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Luca (A Dark Hearts Stand-Alone Novel) Kindle Edition

4.4 out of 5 stars 1,493 ratings

Chloe Ellis What you're about to read is my story, my truth. A truth that spans over twenty years of a love for two brothers. A love that was cruel, sometimes harsh and raw, but for me, always honest and true. A best friend to one, but to the other, so much more. Ours was a love that defied all reason. It pushed us to our limits. It was never easy, but nothing worth having ever is; and Luca Marquez is so worth having. He's mine, he always has been and no one will take him away from me. Luca Marquez I’ve loved her forever, but I couldn’t make her mine. Not until the day she walked into my club and needed my protection. She brought light into my darkness and warmed my stone-cold heart. Chloe Ellis is my whole world, but she doesn’t know that yet. Luca’s world stops on the day his precious Chloe is taken from him. Faced with an impossible situation, he will stop at nothing to save her. Even if that means slaughtering anyone who gets in his way, or tearing down whole cities to find her. He’ll do anything for her and he’ll never let her go again. *For readers 18 years and over. Please take note of the trigger warnings.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07MR51F82
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amazon Digital (December 26, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 26, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.3 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 408 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 1,493 ratings

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Customers enjoy the book's storyline with its plot twists and turns, describing it as an amazing love story adventure. Moreover, the book receives positive feedback for its readability, with one customer noting it's a quick read. Customers praise the character development, with one highlighting the strong independent woman lead, and the emotional content, with one review mentioning the perfect mix of angst. Additionally, the writing style is well-received, and customers appreciate the perfect spice level and romantic elements.

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50 customers mention "Storyline"45 positive5 negative

Customers love the storyline of this book, particularly appreciating the plot twists and turns, with one customer noting how the backstories draw readers in.

"...I laughed, I had you go moments, I had tears, and I had moments of OMG just communicate, and the sex… Checked all of my boxes!!!..." Read more

"...She is strong in the sense that she doesn't take shit from anyone and stands up for herself while still having such a big caring heart...." Read more

"This was a great, action packed, passionate story. I truly enjoyed Luca and Chloe's banter with each other...." Read more

"I absolutely loved this story! I loved the relationship from childhood enemies to friends to lovers!! Chloe and Luca are so good together!!..." Read more

32 customers mention "Readability"32 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, with several describing it as an amazing read, and one noting it's a good quick read.

"This was a great, action packed, passionate story. I truly enjoyed Luca and Chloe's banter with each other...." Read more

"Talk about an addicting read! I finished this book in 24 hours. I couldn't put it down. No lie. I was reading every minute I could...." Read more

"...this on TikTok, and instantly started reading and couldn’t stop😭 it’s so good!..." Read more

"...I wanted him to fight for Chloe. Still a good read. Nice little hea...." Read more

22 customers mention "Character development"19 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one customer highlighting the great independent woman lead and another noting the emotional connection between the characters.

"The emotion that you feel between the characters, how the story plays out and how Chloe finds herself, I love!!..." Read more

"...The main character Chloe has such a fun, sexy personality with a good sense of humour...." Read more

"...Overall, the story and characters were well written." Read more

"...The characters are engaging and you just can't help but root for their happy ever after...." Read more

19 customers mention "Emotional content"19 positive0 negative

Customers find the book emotionally engaging, describing it as an intense emotional roller coaster with heartbreaking turns.

"...I laughed, I had you go moments, I had tears, and I had moments of OMG just communicate, and the sex… Checked all of my boxes!!!..." Read more

"...Chloe and Luca are so good together!! The build up, the angst, the spicy-ness.. so good!" Read more

"...I loved this story line. It was nothing short of drama packed, intense, and full of frustration...." Read more

"...This is a really good story with twists and heartbreaking turns." Read more

10 customers mention "Writing style"10 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing style of the book.

"...shifts between past and present but it so easy to follow as its so well written...." Read more

"...I love nikki's books she is really an amazing author" Read more

"...The book is well-written and one I can easily recommend to those who enjoy dark romance." Read more

"...The spice did not disappoint and was extremely well written." Read more

7 customers mention "Spice level"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the spice level in the book.

"...Chloe and Luca are so good together!! The build up, the angst, the spicy-ness.. so good!" Read more

"...The spice did not disappoint and was extremely well written." Read more

"Honestly probably one of the better spicy novels I’ve read...." Read more

"...The spice was totally there. The dirty talk, my god that dirty talk was great (Am a dirty talk girl so I was happy)" Read more

6 customers mention "Romance"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, finding it sexy, with one customer describing it as a great romantic read.

"They were honestly the cutest as kids for sure 😂❤️ but what kept annoying me was he’d bring up their ages...." Read more

"...The connection and heat between Chloe and Luca was off the charts. So sexy, so dirty, but also beautiful and undeniable...." Read more

"...The author did a brilliant job with the female lead. She is smart, sassy, strong and every bit Luca’s equal. I want to be her...." Read more

"...I really enjoyed their story. It was heartbreaking, beautiful, and oh so emotional for me." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2024
    The emotion that you feel between the characters, how the story plays out and how Chloe finds herself, I love!! I laughed, I had you go moments, I had tears, and I had moments of OMG just communicate, and the sex… Checked all of my boxes!!!

    I look forward to reading more from this author!!!

    I highly recommend!!!
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2019
    3-1/2 🌟's
    This is the first book by Nikki J. Summers that I've read.
    I enjoyed reading it.
    There were times when the British to English translation was a bit distracting or off to me, but overall it did sway my wanting to finish the book.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2020
    I love it when I come across a new Author who writes an amazing story and I read it in a day because I can't put it down!
    Nikki did an amazing job with so much happening across the whole story and I was pulled in from the get go. The story line shifts between past and present but it so easy to follow as its so well written.
    The main character Chloe has such a fun, sexy personality with a good sense of humour. She is strong in the sense that she doesn't take shit from anyone and stands up for herself while still having such a big caring heart.
    The tension between her and Luca is off the charts and the sex is HOT!!!
    You see them deal with their own demons and past hurt to come together because these two are definitely meant to be.
    I can't wait to read more of Nikki's books.
    And hopefully some of the secondary characters get a chance to tell their stories too???
    One person found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2019
    This was a great, action packed, passionate story. I truly enjoyed Luca and Chloe's banter with each other. They were two fiery personalities that simply combust when they get together. While I know this novel is written by an author who uses European spelling and grammar, punctuation was definitely an issue, which is a major thing for me, personally.
    Overall, the story and characters were well written.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2024
    I absolutely loved this story! I loved the relationship from childhood enemies to friends to lovers!! Chloe and Luca are so good together!! The build up, the angst, the spicy-ness.. so good!
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2019
    Talk about an addicting read! I finished this book in 24 hours. I couldn't put it down. No lie. I was reading every minute I could. This is not some sweet romance. No. This romance is in the midst of the ugly of the evil in the world. The real evil. Two people managed to survive hardships from childhood to adults. They found a way to find their way back to each other. They tried to push their true feelings away but the connection from day one is too strong. Luca and Chloe are probably currently my two favorite characters from a book. And talk about a steamy read! It's not just scenes (those are hot let me tell you), but it's also an amazing story of survival, strength, and just how far a person will go to save the one they love. And there is another story coming this year with an appearance from these character. I can't wait. This author definitely has a new fan! If you a fan of romance with a dark element, this is the story for you!
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2022
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
    🌶🌶🌶/5

    I loved this story line. It was nothing short of drama packed, intense, and full of frustration. There was so much tension throughout this whole book because even when Chloe and Luca were giving into their desires, they really weren’t. However, I really loved how strong Chloe was throughout this story line. In my opinion, between Chloe’s strength and Luca’s dirty mouth, it made the story.

    Luca. This man was cold and fought his feelings until the bitter end. However, he had a filthy mouth and showed he would do nothing less of burning down the world for Chloe. I wished he would have groveled a little more to get Chloe back, but I must say he did turn a new leaf.

    Chloe. This girl was bad to the bone. She was a born to be leader and was so strong. She fought to get herself out of anything and showed that she didn’t need a man; however, she loved to have Luca by her side. I loved how she saved him when he needed saving and proved even more why we loved her.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2024
    I loved this book so much! I hope there’s more to come from this story. I found this on TikTok, and instantly started reading and couldn’t stop😭 it’s so good!

Top reviews from other countries

  • Michelle...Aussie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in Australia on February 20, 2023
    Loved it !!

    Luca and Chloe were so made for one another both strong characters, the side characters blended well also, plenty of twists and turns to keep you interested
  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars AMAZING!!!!!
    Reviewed in Canada on October 10, 2023
    It had me from the go!! Couldn’t put it down!!! Felt like I was right there experiencing everything with the characters!!
  • Bozena F.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Must read....
    Reviewed in Germany on April 20, 2019
    I love discovering new authors.
    I read about this book on IG and one of the reviews described it as hot stuff. What can I say 🤷🏻‍♀️, I was sold.
    And let me tell you, it was really hot 🔥
    A story about a girl that couldn't get over a boy from her childhood ever years later and a boy that grew up to an extremely strong and dangerous man (don't forget hot 😉) who tried to stay away. A really exciting, nerve-wrenching and packed with a lot of action book, where two lost souls have lost & found themselves in each other.
    It has a mafia romances vibe mixed with the world of traffickers and killers.
    It's a dark romances that draws you in and let you not stop reading, with a really sweet HEA. Definitely a must read for all dark romances lover.
    So read this book and enjoy.
    It's really good written and I enjoyed every second of it.
  • Lisa Rumble
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 1, 2025
    Story of a love and soul mates. Luca eventually gave into his soul mate. Luca protects his brother and the girl next door heals their wounds, then years later Luca protects her.
  • Sara
    3.0 out of 5 stars Mixed feelings
    Reviewed in Spain on January 18, 2023
    So the thing is, the book is good, well written and compelling plot. However the characters' development was nonexistent. There was not an evolution in their relationship or with themselves. They drove me crazy, his hot and cold game was f king and loving her one second, insulting her and going for another woman the next, again, again and again. I ended up wishing she would left him I swear. And her? Oh god, how can someone so badass lack so much backbone and be such so childish, not to talk about how whenever the MMC showed his banana she lost her mind and forgot all the pain he had caused. It had potential but it felt flat, the more you read the more annoyed you get.

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