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thereadernthebeast's review
1.0
Intenté que me gustara... de verdad que lo intenté, pero fue demasiado absurdo.
damianameade's review
5.0
Content Warning: Parent death, angst, ptsd from an accident
This story has such a fun premise - two strangers, never getting a chance to see each other's faces, get locked in a dark elevator for hours. The darkness allows them to share themselves in ways they never could in the glaring light of day. One thing leads to another and this becomes one of the sweetest sexiest books in my collection.
*Spoiler*
My favorite part is when the lights come back on and Makenna slowly raises her eyes up Caden's body to his face and blurts out Your Fucking Gorgeous! It was so cute and warmed my heart - needed after their very hot sex scene was interrupted.
*End Spoiler*
I think trapped in an elevator is my new favorite trope. The build up was fantastic. The end when they can finally be together comfortably is perfect. Caden is a wonder, sadly-damaged, cinnamon roll and Makenna is the perfect fiery lady for him.
The only issue with this book is that it is too short! Haha. I could have read a whole collection of these kinds of stories. Hearts in Darkness does have a sequel, Love in the Light but its more about Makenna and Caden overcoming their differences, facing off overprotective family, and individual angst.
I recommend Hearts in Darkness for anyone seeking a short, sweet, and sexy read.
This story has such a fun premise - two strangers, never getting a chance to see each other's faces, get locked in a dark elevator for hours. The darkness allows them to share themselves in ways they never could in the glaring light of day. One thing leads to another and this becomes one of the sweetest sexiest books in my collection.
*Spoiler*
My favorite part is when the lights come back on and Makenna slowly raises her eyes up Caden's body to his face and blurts out Your Fucking Gorgeous! It was so cute and warmed my heart - needed after their very hot sex scene was interrupted.
*End Spoiler*
I think trapped in an elevator is my new favorite trope. The build up was fantastic. The end when they can finally be together comfortably is perfect. Caden is a wonder, sadly-damaged, cinnamon roll and Makenna is the perfect fiery lady for him.
The only issue with this book is that it is too short! Haha. I could have read a whole collection of these kinds of stories. Hearts in Darkness does have a sequel, Love in the Light but its more about Makenna and Caden overcoming their differences, facing off overprotective family, and individual angst.
I recommend Hearts in Darkness for anyone seeking a short, sweet, and sexy read.
yoyo_reads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
shawniebooks's review
4.0
I love the idea behind this book. When you're trapped in a completely dark, broken elevator with another person for hours, you can really get to know them.
trudyd's review
5.0
Even better the second time around. I always imagined it would be scary to be stuck in an elevator. After reading Hearts in Darkness I am thinking it could be lots of fun.
Caden and M.J. get stuck in an elevator with no lighting. They are lucky enough to get to know each other without the window dressing. It is like The Voice, they get to choose if they like the other person based on actions and personality not letting first visual impressions influence.
I was really impressed with the compassion displayed by M.J. It takes a very talented and understanding author to make a terrible situation so beautiful. Caden has needed someone like M.J. for a very long time. Thanks to a stuck elevator he got her. The empathy I felt for Caden was there because of the way his past tragedy was handled.
There time in the elevator was touching. I got to know both of the characters, and they are superb. I can only hope they continue to make me swoon, feel all warm and fuzzy on the conclusion.
I just started listening to audiobooks. This story was a great one to listen to.
Caden and M.J. get stuck in an elevator with no lighting. They are lucky enough to get to know each other without the window dressing. It is like The Voice, they get to choose if they like the other person based on actions and personality not letting first visual impressions influence.
I was really impressed with the compassion displayed by M.J. It takes a very talented and understanding author to make a terrible situation so beautiful. Caden has needed someone like M.J. for a very long time. Thanks to a stuck elevator he got her. The empathy I felt for Caden was there because of the way his past tragedy was handled.
There time in the elevator was touching. I got to know both of the characters, and they are superb. I can only hope they continue to make me swoon, feel all warm and fuzzy on the conclusion.
I just started listening to audiobooks. This story was a great one to listen to.
wintergirl94's review
5.0
Short, sharp and lovely
I seem to have a thing for ‘ugly’ heros right now! Camden and MJ’s story was a lovely romp with a depth I didn’t expect. Recommend if you want something quick and fun but with meaning weaved throughout!
I seem to have a thing for ‘ugly’ heros right now! Camden and MJ’s story was a lovely romp with a depth I didn’t expect. Recommend if you want something quick and fun but with meaning weaved throughout!
mariisbooks's review
5.0
Hard 5 stars. How do you make a 100-page romance feel like a 400-page slowburn? WHAT. The things I was feeling for this man. I say hard 5 stars because of some things said. "Holy cow" Come on now we're better than this.
innodavid's review
3.0
3.5 STARS
This is the most wholesome steamy romance I've read, and I'm so glad I got around to it. With the cover I thought I was getting more on the darker side of romance. I mean, come on, wouldn't that be your first impression when you looked at the cover? But again, with romance books, covers tend to be far from the actual story.
Here, we follow Makenna and Caden as they are both stuck in an elevator with no one but each other to keep them company. And as you expect, things heat up. But what I thought was going to be pure physical intimacy, we instead got an emotional and heartfelt connection between them. It's actually far from erotica and dark romance. There's nothing dark about this to be honest. And the steamy scene is just one lovemaking and that's it.
But for me, I was so satisfied with how the characters acted and it's kind of realistic. And the steamy scenes, without being kinky and all is actually hotter than most love scenes in other romances. And they're both so respectful and understanding with one another. The guy isn't an alpha nor a douche. The girl isn't submissive nor whiny. They equally care and I love them a bit much than what I was anticipating.
Some people might find it insta-love as the story takes place within a day or two, but for me it's a well written insta-love.
“I love...that elevator,” she said.
With a sleepy smile and a full heart, he turned his head and kissed into her soft hair. “Aw, Red. I love that elevator, too.”
This is the most wholesome steamy romance I've read, and I'm so glad I got around to it. With the cover I thought I was getting more on the darker side of romance. I mean, come on, wouldn't that be your first impression when you looked at the cover? But again, with romance books, covers tend to be far from the actual story.
Here, we follow Makenna and Caden as they are both stuck in an elevator with no one but each other to keep them company. And as you expect, things heat up. But what I thought was going to be pure physical intimacy, we instead got an emotional and heartfelt connection between them. It's actually far from erotica and dark romance. There's nothing dark about this to be honest. And the steamy scene is just one lovemaking and that's it.
But for me, I was so satisfied with how the characters acted and it's kind of realistic. And the steamy scenes, without being kinky and all is actually hotter than most love scenes in other romances. And they're both so respectful and understanding with one another. The guy isn't an alpha nor a douche. The girl isn't submissive nor whiny. They equally care and I love them a bit much than what I was anticipating.
Some people might find it insta-love as the story takes place within a day or two, but for me it's a well written insta-love.
tinalynn510's review
5.0
Okay, this book has completely taken me by surprise. I kept hearing people talk about it but never took it seriously because of the cover. Well, I was wrong!
For a short book - this was SO GOOD! Steamy, AF but there was such a unique and good storyline too!
For a short book - this was SO GOOD! Steamy, AF but there was such a unique and good storyline too!