Scarred Hearts returns readers to the high-stakes environment of Club Euphoria. In this installment, V.B. Emanuele offers a mafia romance delving into second chances and redemption. With its intense, emotional plot and graphic content, Scarred Hearts presents a compelling story that will captivate fans of the genre, leaving them enthralled by the characters’ lives.
Title: Scarred Hearts
Author(s): V.B. Emanuele
Series: Club Euphoria #4
Also in this series: Just Business , Hollywood Comes Home, Secrets of Euphoria
Published by Euphoria Publishing on September 15, 2024
Pages: 384
Genre(s): Contemporary Romance, Erotic Romance
Source: Author
Format: eArc 
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Tyler Prescott is gradually learning to live again after losing his wife in a tragic accident a year ago, striving to provide a sense of normalcy for his three stepchildren. By night, he navigates the legal intricacies of expanding Club Euphoria and its exclusive member’s area, Luxe. However, as he becomes increasingly entangled in his brother-in-law’s business dealings, Tyler notices subtle changes within himself.
Giovanna Aggio has kept her distance from the club scene since her father’s passing, but a night out with an old co-worker from Club Euphoria leads to an unexpected reunion with Tyler. Their undeniable chemistry reignites, drawing them irresistibly close despite their best efforts to stay apart. As they reconnect, Giovanna prepares for a high-stakes mixed martial arts fight against a rival family, all while re-immersing herself in the club life.
In this intense and emotional second chance romance, Tyler and Giovanna confront long-buried secrets that have scarred their hearts for years. As fate throws unexpected challenges their way, Tyler’s anger boils over, driving him to seek revenge against those who have hurt him and Giovanna. With the support of his family and new allies, Tyler’s quest for retribution unfolds in a gripping tale of love, resilience, and redemption.
WARNING: This book contains severely dark themes and graphic sexual content. Please check the book page on the author's website for a full list of trigger warnings.
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“Scarred Hearts” is the fourth installment in the Club Euphoria series. Although it stands well on its own, I would suggest reading the earlier books in the series before delving into “Scarred Hearts.” While I enjoyed the previous books, this one has become my favorite.
This installment presents the story of Tyler and Giovanna (Gia). Tyler, a lawyer, is the eldest brother of the heroine from the first book, “Just Business.” Gia, a dancer and stripper, is the daughter of a mafia kingpin. The moment I sensed the chemistry between Tyler and Gia in “Secrets of Euphoria,” I eagerly anticipated their story, and it certainly did not disappoint. Both characters had endured trauma, bringing significant emotional baggage to their relationship. This resulted in numerous push-and-pull dynamics, primarily from Tyler. Nonetheless, his perspective was understandable given his past. Overcoming grief is a challenging journey, and Emanuele captured Tyler’s battle with this process exceptionally well.
Gia was an exceptional heroine, characterized by her intelligence, strength, independence, and formidable nature. The revelation that Tyler and Gia had a connection before the events of “Scarred Hearts” added depth to their story. Although brief, this connection had a profound impact, contributing to the dynamic push-and-pull moments between them. The romance was enjoyable. Tyler’s protectiveness was evident in all his interactions with Gia, despite her ability to defend herself. Emanuele really heightened the spice in this installment.
This story was filled with several surprises, with the most shocking one unfolding near the end. Despite its initial shock, it ultimately proved to be beneficial for the family.
“Scarred Hearts” provided an exciting story with richly crafted characters, offering a satisfying finale to the Club Euphoria series. I eagerly anticipate the author’s next offerings for her readers.
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About V.B. Emanuele
Valentina Emanuele (V.B. Emanuele) is an international bestselling dark romance author who began writing professionally for a serial, visual story app, under the username VioletBlue. She quickly found herself wanting to expand her art, and wrote her first online novel, The Veil, in 2019. After the rapid success of the book, she released several more online novels before deciding she wanted to publish them. Just Business was the first book to launch the Club Euphoria Novels and Valentina’s publishing debut. She has lived in both Europe and the United States and obtained a Fine Arts degree and English Literature degree. When she is not writing or reading, she can be found active outdoors, participating in fitness challenges and events, cooking, or traveling.
Reading this book contributed to these challenges:
- 2024 COYER Summer Challenge
