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Coldhearted Heir by Michelle Heard

denissereads's review

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5.0

I loooved this book! I laughed so much and I enjoyed it a little too much. Miss Sebastian is definitely the best character in these series. I can’t wait to read more of her funny remarks. As for Hunter and Jade, I was a little disappointed in Jade’s attitude at first, but Hunter made me finish the book. I love a boy who knows what he wants.

nadine_booklover's review

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4.0

What a great start to this spin off series! I very much enjoyed reading this enemies-to-lovers story with great main characters, getting introduced into the world of friendships, that go beyond and above. I can’t wait to read more of this intriguing world of the next generation at Trinity Academy!

tj_darkreads's review

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5.0

Absolutely loved loved this story from this arthur. This is the 1st book in the Heir series. This book sucked me in from page 1 to the end I couldn't put it down. This is about Jade Daniels who has lost her boyfriend of 1 yr to suicide and the last person to see him alive was her best friend Hunter Chargrill and not knowing how to deal with her grief she takes all her anger and grief out on him. This story will have you laughing one minute and crying the next. It was sooo good you won't want to miss it. Definitely worth a one click.

bookboyfriendandhusbandmake3's review against another edition

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4.0

This was my first book by this author, I didn’t realize it was a second-generation type series although that didn’t make it hard to follow, it’s certainly its own series. I will be reading the original Trinity Academy series as soon as I can.

This book dives straight in with an emotional punch that brought tears to my eyes before I even knew the characters. Jade had been through a heartbreakingly tragic situation that left her devastated and without answers. She zeroed in on the anger she felt and directed it at Hunter who up until that moment she had a close friendship with.

My heart ached for Jade and Hunter. You could feel their connection simmering below the surface as they threw angry words back and forth like knives. I understood both of their reasons for behaving the way they were but it was also painful because under all that anger they still held affection for each other.

A stupid game. One kiss. Those seemingly minor instances send Jade and Hunter on an all new path that they never saw coming. That’s the moment the chemistry between them ignites into a divine slow burn of enemies to lovers with a dash of friends to lovers. After they call a truce and they realize the strain their animosity is putting on their friends they begin a more friendly share of banter and connection they share builds until the tension between them snaps and they realize what everyone else knew, they were made for each other.

I loved the romance between Jade and Hunter, but they also have a group of friends that are an important part of this. This had a different feel to, this is a group of college age young adults from wealthy families but it stands out from others that may be along those categories as this group comes from an upbringing that was overflowing with love. I really liked that this author made the love of these closely intertwined second-generation burst straight to my heart. I’m already looking forward to reading about every character in this group.

thebusybookmom's review

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5.0

I LOVED the Trinity Academy series when it came out. The turmoil, love, and hate kept me on my toes all the way through the series. The Heirs though......... they take everything up to 10, and let's just say I can't decide who is my favorite. These kids all grew up together, and have known each other their whole lives. It takes going away to really make them all take a look at each other differently.

Heard delivers right away with heartache along with a sadness so deep it seeps into everyone around Jade. After being away from everyone she is back, and ready to take revenge on the one who caused her to hurt. Hunter and Jade have a connection so deep it is in their souls. They haven't ever been able to understand just how deep it goes until they are thrown together again at Trinity. Their best way to communicate through the hurt and anger is music. Let me tell you that the feels evoked through the music bleeds off of the pages of the book right into my soul. Together these two have to relive a tragedy in order to begin to heal and move on in the present to a better future. This journey takes us through ups, downs, and laughs along the way. I am so excited to be diving back into this world again, and on the edge of seat waiting for the next book.

Of course we can't forget the original Trinity characters. These men as dads kick the heat they brought before up even higher. I love the parents fierce love and protectiveness of their children.

megs_romance_library's review against another edition

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5.0

Why did I wait so long to start this series?! Finished this book in less than a day and moving right on to the second book. So good.

heatherfoltz's review

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medium-paced

4.5

naughtybookaffair's review

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5.0

Wow. This was emotional, shocking, page turning, one rollercoaster of a ride from beginning to end. Right of the bat Michelle has you addicted to this storyline. I could not put this one down. I had to keep reading it to find out what was going to happen with these characters. Jade goes through something so horrible. It completely changes her life. There is one person and one person only that she blames for it happening. She ends up going off to school and ends up having to leave in the same dorm as the man that she hates. For 2 long years she has done nothing but blame Hunter for something that completely changed not only her life but his life. But once she finds out the truth about what really happened will it change things between her and Hunter? Will Hunter be able to forgive her and move on? The chemistry between these two is off the charts once they realize the truth. Even before you can easily feel that there is something between them. This storyline was heart breaking then Michelle takes you on a ride of revenge then she puts you back together. I absolutely loved this book and cant wait for more from these characters. Not only is Jade and Hunter amazing in this book. But each character involved with these two was just as amazing. I cant wait to read each of their stories. I have previously read books from Michelle. I can honestly say this one is my favorite. There was just something about this one that hit my right in the gut.

readingbelle's review

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I love the way this author connects the characters throughout all her books/series. The problem is this one had too many characters. Enjoyable but didn't hit quite how I was hoping it would.

theeditorreads's review

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3.0

Coldhearted Heir is the story of Hunter Chargill and Jade Daniels, who find love after overcoming all the angst and misunderstandings in their past.

Synopsis:
Two years ago, Jade Daniels lost her childhood friend and the love of her life – Brady Lawson. He may have killed himself, but Hunter was the reason. Now, when Hunter is twenty-two and Jade eighteen; they both are in Trinity Academy.

Hunter Chargill hasn’t done anything wrong but he can’t make Jade understand that. Her hatred for him seems to run deep. With a whole year to be spending in each other’s company, will they make it without tearing each other apart?

Review:
Narrated in the first person from dual perspectives, half of this story is full of angst and misunderstandings. There are sixteen kids who grew up together. In a close-knit business community, parents of whom are practically the royalty. They own the Trinity Academy, the how of which I came to know about only after finishing the book. It all started with the Trinity Academy and the Enemies to Lovers series of books by Michelle Heard.

This is the first book I’m reading by the author. I want to read all the seven books that will follow this one in The Heirs series. Yes, they’re that compelling. But, there is something that seems missing, or maybe it’s me who wanted more conflict. In that way, it is good as a relaxing read.

The best thing about the stories was the representation. That it’s okay for men to cry and that girls and boys can be close friends. There’s a family tree provided right at the very beginning but it still gets confusing at times.

It mentioned Smallville and I couldn’t have been happier! But yeah…it’s not the book, it’s me. I still expected more conflict. If you want a really lighthearted read, then this is it. There’s a sweet epilogue as well at the end.

But is the heir really coldhearted?
I would say not, only for a brief period of time maybe.

P.S. My reviews of the books in the series is as follows:
Coldhearted Heir | Arrogant Heir | Defiant Heir

Thank you to Candi Kane PR for an e-ARC of the book.

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