Hearts Held by Barbed Wire

Hearts Held by Barbed Wire, Book 1

By: D.E. Dietz

Narrated by: Allie Rose, James Joseph

Brielle Holberry finds herself in a complicated mess when she moves to a new city to scrub herself of her past. Though she becomes the nurse to the notorious Afton 'Adders'. The family has earned their name throughout Lockham, England, for being ruthless Peaky Blinders. Her circumstances turn grave as she falls into the crosshairs of Everett Afton, and he refuses to let his newfound obsession go. Once he learns of her dark secret, will she be struck by the top Adder himself?

©2024 D.E. Dietz (P)2024 Blue Nose Publishing

Historical Dark Romance!!!! Hot 🤯

Historical romance has never pulled me in like this. It is dark and twisted with the sharp, intoxicating pull of a Peaky Blinders world mixed with the forbidden tension of a Draco and Hermione love story. The relationship burns with intensity, pulling you in even when you know it could break you. The twist at the end was nothing short of brutal brilliance, and the way it all came together left me reeling.
The glimpse into the second book through the side characters was so well done! I will be listening to the next one on audio again because the narration breathed life and danger into every word in a way I could not imagine from a page. I am all in. I want every story this author creates.

amazing

amazing loved this book so much the author is amazing and all her books are amazing

Great narration

This was a very detailed story. I enjoyed the twists and turns. I did get lost a time or two but the narrators did a wonderful job. I enjoyed how both were able to portray vastly different characters and they all had their individual sound. Excited to listen to the next one.

Outstanding

This book kept me on the edge of my seat. It starts of slow burn, like a rollercoaster heading up the track then it takes off 75% into it.
The healing. The journey. It was beautiful. I loved the peaky blinders and dramoine vibes, that is why I listened. the narrators did an amazing job especially with all the different accents! This is a bad ass series.

I Loved This!!

I've never watched Peaky Blinders - the British drama series, but after spending time with this book it sure makes me interested - especially since a lot of reviewers referenced it. I think I superimposed Cillian Murphy's features when I envisioned Everette so my immersion into this title was enthusiastic at best! I loved the world building and character introductions...I think one issue I have is that there were a couple of scenes where Brielle was in danger - plus the one with Tilly - there wasn't a build up and the rescue was so fast I felt a bit...robbed. I also wish there had been more bonding time between Everette and Brielle after the rescues...it just felt like mafia buisness as usual - life goes on! I loved Louisa's punishment, but I am not sold on her epiphany at the end. I loved that this was performed in duet style! James Joseph and Allie Rose were amazing. This title was my introduction to D.E. Dietz...looking forward to more!

4 Starz - worthy of a repeat listen