Title: Hart of His (Hart #2)
Author: Annie Arcane
Publisher: Indie
Release Date: November 21, 2016
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Source: Author via The Romance Review
Reading Challenges: 2017 Blogger Shame
Purchase: Amazon
It’s been two months since I moved in with Mickey Hart. Here’s what I’ve learned:
1. 523 square feet is really f*cking small.
2. Sharing a bathroom is the worst idea ever.
Especially when you’re a damn paraplegic.
3. Never lie. No matter what.
Oh, and one last thing… I love her. More than ever.
Even if I’m still a workaholic. And stubborn as all hell.
Warning: Strong language, mature content, drama, and angst included. Shirt sold separately.
This novella is an adult contemporary romance featuring a disabled hero who (still) happens to be a rich and sexy alpha male with a potty mouth.
Cale and Mickey: Book 2 of 4
1. 523 square feet is really f*cking small.
2. Sharing a bathroom is the worst idea ever.
Especially when you’re a damn paraplegic.
3. Never lie. No matter what.
Oh, and one last thing… I love her. More than ever.
Even if I’m still a workaholic. And stubborn as all hell.
Warning: Strong language, mature content, drama, and angst included. Shirt sold separately.
This novella is an adult contemporary romance featuring a disabled hero who (still) happens to be a rich and sexy alpha male with a potty mouth.
Cale and Mickey: Book 2 of 4
I received my first taste of Annie Arcane’s work when I read her debut novel, HART BROKEN. This was when I first met Cale and Mickey. I fell in love with them as individuals and then as a couple. My connection to them ran so deep I found myself invested in their lives. Therefore, when the opportunity came to read HART OF HIS, I could not resist.
This book follows Mickey and Cales’ lives as a couple trying to cope with the challenges that came with Cale’s disability. The sequence of events in this instalment is told primarily from Cale’s POV, which allowed me to get inside his head. I understood his turmoil, his uncertainties and I empathise with his embarrassments that came with living as a paraplegic. However, unlike in HART BROKEN, I did not connect with him as I expected. He genuinely cares for Mickey. However, because of his shame and fears, he kept pushing her away. During these moments, I found him to be pig-headed and childish. He differed greatly from the person I came to love in the previous book. The confidence he exuded then was missing this time around. This shows that there are times one’s circumstances becomes overwhelming, and it leads to a downward spiral.
I loved Mickey. Why? She loved Cale for the man he was. She saw beyond his disability and even though he kept pushing her away, she never gave up on him. The harder he pushed, the more she stood by him. Mickey’s voice was almost non-existent. I never discerned her feelings regarding Cale’s propensity to keep pushing her away. I could only speculate based on Cale’s inner dialogue.
My experience with this instalment was not what I hoped it would be. Not that the story was not good, but when compared to the previous book, it fell short. My reaction was one of indifference, as I never connected with the story. I was hoping to get an in-depth look into the development of their relationship, but the author only scratched the surface. I figure the length of the story was an impediment in this regard. The ending left me with questions. Introducing a cast member, whose connection to Mickey and Cale, which was not established.
Verdict
In spite of my issues, I still enjoyed this instalment. I believe my prior experience with the characters assisted greatly in me achieving some level of enjoyment for this book.
Please note that to appreciate the events of this instalment, you will need to read the first book in the series.
Nadene's addiction to reading began at an early age, when a family friend gifted her a copy of Wuthering Heights. From that moment she was never without a book.She will read anything as long the material is compelling enough to hold her attention. She gained many experiences through the pages of the books she had the opportunity to read.She created this blog to share her love of books with like minded individuals hopes that in sharing reviews of the books read visitors to the blog will discover their next addictive read. When not reading, Nadene enjoys cooking, listening to music and watching television.
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Too bad about that disconnection . . . However, I’m glad that despite your issues you still managed to enjoy the book.
Yes, I think that my experience with the first book helped me to get through this one.
I am sorry to hear this didn’t meet up, but sounds like it still has some redeeming qualities. I always do like to see some in depth look into the relationship.
Yes it did.
it’s always a bit tricky when we feel that way
aha so that is why the title is that
Yep.
I agree with him, 523 square feet is really small. My apartment is 550 square feet. lol I can understand why this was a good read, it does sound like it would be.
Glad you were able to look past some of the things that bothered you and were still able to enjoy this. Great review!
I love a potty mouth alpha male hero. Yep, a total sucker haha. Considering all your issues, I’m still interested to try this one out. Great review Nadene 🙂
I think you should. Book one was awesome.
I do like books with characters that have unique challenges like Cale does. Too bad you had a hard time really connecting with him. Even though it wasn’t what you wanted, I am glad you still enjoyed it.
Awesome review, Nadene. You didn’t enjoy this as much as you hoped. Having a high expectation is normal when you loved the previous books. It’s hard to not compare. Anyway, Cale seems to be a difficult character to love. I would Feel the same if the hero acted like that.
I hope you enjoy your next book.
Even if this wasn’t all that you wanted I must admit I am curious.