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Heartless Kindle Edition

by R.C. Martin (Author), Pink Ink Designs (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 396 ratings
He was faithful, until he wasn't.
She was honest, until first touch...
And against all that is pure and noble, they fell in love.

Warning: This is not one of those novels where the characters' actions are justified. It is merely a story about two people--two flawed humans--who fall in love under forbidden circumstances. It is intended for audiences 18+ years of age due to explicit sexual content.
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    529 pages
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    English
  3. Publication date
    December 4, 2017
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B077D187KL
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Untapped Publications Ltd. (December 4, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 4, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.1 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 529 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 396 ratings

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R.C. Martin

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There’s a place where your mind can escape, your body can find rest, and your heart can soar – and R.C. Martin wants to take you there.

In a voice all her own, she strives to capture the magic of a kiss, the passion in a lovers’ embrace, and even sometimes the breathtaking ache of a broken heart. A true believer in the power of love and the grace found in redemption, you can trust this hopeless romantic to take you on an emotional ride that leaves you forever changed.

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Customers enjoy the engaging story and find the characters relatable. They describe the book as heartwarming and emotional, with plenty of angst and drama. Readers praise the great writing quality and consider it an enjoyable, well-written erotic distraction.

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19 customers mention "Story quality"19 positive0 negative

Customers enjoyed the engaging story. They found the plot compelling and one of their favorite books of 2017. The story was told from both characters' perspectives, which provided depth to the characters and their journey.

"...The story is told from both POV’s which I really appreciated because it gave the story more depth. I liked both characters very much...." Read more

"...on the pages, lots of angst, a little bit of suspense, and a compelling plot...." Read more

"...Michael and his parents.. but it still doesn't detract from a good story and a good book. I thoroughly enjoyed the build up between the characters...." Read more

"3.5 ⭐️ I really loved the concept of this story...." Read more

9 customers mention "Character development"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoyed the character development. They found the characters great, especially Michael. The book showed that people are human, even if they have flaws.

"...I liked both characters very much. Michael is an ambitious, dominant man and Blaine is a young woman with a kind heart...." Read more

"But this checked all the boxes. Written well, vivid relatable characters that come alive on the pages, lots of angst, a little bit of suspense,..." Read more

"...The epidimy of how a man should be. The two characters were perfect for one another...." Read more

"Have tissues ready because you will need them. The characters were interesting. If you like cheating on a story I recommend this book." Read more

9 customers mention "Writing quality"9 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality. They say the author did a great job and that the book is a well-written erotic distraction with drama.

"But this checked all the boxes. Written well, vivid relatable characters that come alive on the pages, lots of angst, a little bit of suspense,..." Read more

"This book was so well written. I love cheating romance books and typically dislike the cheater. This book was so much more than cheating...." Read more

"...As a married woman I was torn. I will admit, but the author did a great job. Of conveying Blaine’s and Micheal angst over the situation...." Read more

"...I'm eagerly looking toward to reading more of her great writing." Read more

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Customers enjoy the emotional journey the book takes them on. They find the story heartwarming, with plenty of heart and angst. The story is believable and gives readers all the feels, from romance to anger.

"...Because this story did so much to me, it was such an emotional story and I really want to do it justice with my review...." Read more

"...well, vivid relatable characters that come alive on the pages, lots of angst, a little bit of suspense, and a compelling plot...." Read more

"...I thought the sex scenes were perfect, not too outlandish and lots believable and left room for more to be desired...." Read more

"...This book takes you through and emotional journey. It’s heartbreaking yet so very wonderful at the same time...." Read more

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  • Peggy M
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of my FAVORITE books of 2017!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2017
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    I received an ARC of this book and this is my voluntarily, honest review of it.

    This is one of the most difficult reviews that I ever had to write. Because this story did so much to me, it was such an emotional story and I really want to do it justice with my review. But I must confess that I don’t know if I can do that. I don’t know if I can find the right words to honor it. But I will try my best and hope that I can express my emotions into words.

    First, I will start by telling you that ‘Heartless’ is one of my FAVORITE books of 2017!!
    Secondly…. YES, in this book the main male character does cheat on his wife. But I do hope that some readers will still give this book a try because the story is also about love.

    The night that governor Michael Cavanaugh and Blaine Foster met, they didn’t know that that was the beginning of something special, that their lives would never be the same again.
    Both are in a relationship when they meet. Michael has been married to his high school sweetheart Veronica for 15 years and Blaine is together with her boyfriend Mateo. Blaine loves Mateo but lately (since he moved in with her) they are having a lot of arguments. Their arguments leave Blaine always sad and frustrated. After another argument, Blaine meets a new customer at her workplace, a customer who tries to get her to smile, something that Blaine is surprised and grateful for.

    Michael will never be able to explain why it bothered him so much to see Blaine so distressed that night. Why he wanted to see her smile but he did and at the end of that night Michael got his smile from Blaine. The more they get to know each other, the more both are realizing that something is going on here. But what? Can they give in to it? What about their partners? Is it just lust or is it love?
    At one point Michael will have to decide if this chemistry between Blaine and him is worth it all. His marriage, his carrier. Is it just the forbidden that makes him feel so much? Or is he falling in love with Blaine?

    First, I want to say that like so many other romance readers I don’t like cheating in my books. But after reading and loving R.C. Martin other books, I decided to trust this writer with the story and I’m really happy that I did. Because yes, the book is about ‘cheating’ but it’s also about ‘love’. And sadly the circumstances and the timing of falling in love with someone can be terrible wrong but that doesn’t make the feeling any less true.

    ‘Heartless’ is a story about emotional and intelligent conflict, about guilt, about saying goodbye to a future that you once dreamt of but also about passion, desire and love. It’s about being human, about making faults, about hurting people, about having to accept that maybe along the way you changed into another person with different desires and longings.

    The story is told from both POV’s which I really appreciated because it gave the story more depth. I liked both characters very much. Michael is an ambitious, dominant man and Blaine is a young woman with a kind heart. The sex scenes were hot and naughty. I love the fact that we got an epilogue at the end. I really needed that.

    ‘Heartless’ was definitely a story that I didn’t expect from this writer but sometimes those are the best surprises!
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  • DesertReal
    4.0 out of 5 stars It might be because this was just what I needed...
    Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2022
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    But this checked all the boxes.
    Written well, vivid relatable characters that come alive on the pages, lots of angst, a little bit of suspense, and a compelling plot.
    I loved how their affair walked the line between something that couldn't be avoided, while managing to NOT vilify or make their significant others into total cartoon character-esque stereotypes. This is also the rare book that has someone that's Christian but ISN'T super obnoxious about it (which almost never happens in the literary world). Lol
    To make a long story short - this was definitely good enough to justify neglecting work for.
    The only weak points (for me) were the last few pages almost being Disney movie style happy. And I kept waiting for the scandal to go public... And waiting. And waiting some more.
    In real life it would've happened and it only would've been a matter of time.
    Here not so much.
    Also-I don't agree with dragging family and friends into a marriage-but maybe that's just me because needing validation has never been my jam.
    But otherwise - I really enjoyed this.
    If you want a well written erotic distraction with lots of drama - snatch this up and give it a go. You won't be disappointed.
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  • Sxm
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!! SPOILER ALERT!!! DO NOT READ OF YOU HAVEN'T READ THE BOOK YET
    Reviewed in the United States on July 13, 2021
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    This author is also new to me, but from the telling of the story with this book..I've got to read more of her books. I will say that I've never met a woman like Blaine before, one that is totally patient, transparent, and not demanding at all in the situation she found herself in. I've also never met anyone like Michael who was on the fence at first about the relationship, but one he made a decision, he followed through with it through and through. The epidimy of how a man should be. The two characters were perfect for one another. She wasn't pushy at all- which in a situation unique like theirs I find it hard to believe, but I still thoroughly enjoyed reading into both characters and getting to know them. They were completely sympatico with one another.

    I would have liked the story to be a little more dramatic, like maybe Mateo could have shown up and fought for her more creating a little more drama on her part so she wasn't always waiting for a phone call, text, or visit from her mister. I also would've liked if she had been pursued by another politician maybe make it a little more angsty on his part cuz he always seemed so well put together, I just wanted him a little more dirtier and not in the sexual sense. I thought the sex scenes were perfect, not too outlandish and lots believable and left room for more to be desired. I was waiting for them to get caught also especially when they stowed away in the cabin for a weekend and he let Veronica know where he would be. I was hoping she would do a pop in visit of some sort. Or that someone would take a picture while they were at the restaurant seated next to the live band that was playing.

    Was wanting just a little more of a dramatic finish. Yes the book was long, maybe could've been broken up so that once the truth finally came out the author wasn't in a total rush to complete the book. Would have loved to read the dialog between Blaine, Michael, and her dad when he asked for his blessing on their marriage. Would have loved to have heard the argument between Michael and his parents.. but it still doesn't detract from a good story and a good book. I thoroughly enjoyed the build up between the characters. Thank you for not going into to detail as to how they were having sex with their partners before the two of them got it on. It so helped with the sexual build up between them and added extra spice. Very good read, will have to check out other books under this author's name.
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  • Amber | aambuurreads
    3.0 out of 5 stars Were they heartless?
    Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2024
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    3.5 ⭐️
    I really loved the concept of this story.
    The bewildering question of why a man would fall in love with another woman while he’s already “happily” married…
    Well, nothing is ever black and white.
    The angst was at an all time high, which makes my romance reading heart so happy.
    Towards the end… there was something that just didn’t fit right into the story and it really threw me off.
    Otherwise, I did enjoy this overall.
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  • Kiki
    5.0 out of 5 stars My most read book of all time.
    Reviewed in Canada on April 10, 2022
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    Words cannot describe how much I love this book. I come back to it at least twice a year and fall in love with Blaine and Michael all over again. They were the true definition of soulmates and how R.C had me rooting so so hard for these characters while they were doing something so bad is a testament to her great writing. I'll be back in a few months for sure.
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  • kritika
    3.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in India on May 13, 2022
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    Go for it if you want to read something light. If there would have been a part 2, i definitely wouldn't have read it 😅
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  • Becca T
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great writing!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 18, 2021
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    I have to give this book 5 stars because the excellent writing demands it. Having said that; I found myself feeling very sorry for the wronged wife, and I couldn't get into liking the hero and heroine of the story because of this. But, I was warned on the synopsis, so, that was on me. Excellent author; I will check out her other books that don't involve cheating. Lol!
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  • Tanaka
    4.0 out of 5 stars I loved it and I don’t care who knows it
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 25, 2024
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    Yess I love it when a cheating couple gets their happy ending. Pacing was good for the most part although I feel like we could’ve done without 30-40 pages so it didn’t feel repetitive. I like how the mmc and fmc didn’t speak badly about the wife in a misogynistic way which is usually the case with forbidden/cheating trope books. Overall really nice read nothing ground breaking but still a good book
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read from start to finish
    Reviewed in Canada on November 29, 2021
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    You know the feeling you get when you just stumbled upon a great new author, I got that feeling after a few pages in on this book. R.C Martin I am officially obsessed with you!
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