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Bleeding Heart: A Runaway Bride Romance (Shattered Hearts of Carolina Book 7) Kindle Edition

by Jody Kaye (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 22 ratings
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From Jody Kaye, bestselling author and the creator of the Kingsbrier Quintuplets, comes Bleeding Heart: a slow burn, enemies to lovers, opposites attract romance. When a small town darling runs out on her wedding, a chance encounter with a broody former musician leads to a fake relationship with some sizzling and not-so-fake chemistry...


—Jake—

A runaway bride walks into a bar.

No kidding… But I’m pretty sure my friends are trying to pull a fast one on me when Paisley Cooper bursts into Sweet Caroline’s, searching for a place to hide.

Now the local socialite, whose boutique has been right under my nose, is in my sights. And I’m no bleeding heart. So, I con Paisley into posing as my girlfriend by threatening her business.

At first, nobody believes our relationship is real. I mean, why would Paisley abandon her doctor groom at the altar for an irritable strip club owner?

However mismatched, Paisley’s infuriating ability to stand up to me somehow convinces everyone we’re perfect for each other. Whenever we kiss, even I can’t help thinking the same thing, too. Although it’s not like falling in love makes any difference when I already know forever isn’t guaranteed.


Paisley & Jake’s love story is perfect for readers who love contemporary romances filled with drama, twists and turns, fiercely independent heroines, and possessive alphas! A slow burn, enemies to lovers, bad boy falls for the good girl, opposites attract romance complete with humor and sexy banter, Bleeding Heart is a full-length book in the small town North Carolina, Shattered Hearts of Carolina Series and has a guaranteed happily ever after. (Please Note: This book contains themes of body autonomy and other sensitive scenarios that may trigger readers.)

The Shattered Hearts of Carolina Series Best Binge-read Experience:

Book 1: Splinter of Hope

Book 2: Shred of Decency

Book 3: Sliver of Truth

Book 4: Holding onto Hope

Book 5: Home Wrecker

Book 6: Deep Gap

Book 7: Bleeding Heart

A complimentary ebook copy of Book 1 is available on this and the author’s website.

With strength and determination to overcome the odds, be prepared for the Mill Girls’ thought-provoking love stories to tear at your heartstrings and their friendships to weave their way into your soul!

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Jody's books are known for deep, raw, intense feels. Bleeding Heart didn't disappoint. Throw in a runaway bride and fake dating and it's a recipe for a unputdownable read. - Molly O'Hare, USA Today Bestselling Author

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BDXW3Y6Z
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (October 13, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 13, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1780 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 307 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 22 ratings

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Jody Kaye writes interconnected steamy contemporary romance, including the unbridled Kingsbrier Quintuplets and the thought-provoking, multi-generational southern Shattered Hearts of Carolina series.

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“Jody is a masterful storyteller, with beautifully developed characters, incredible landscapes and every now and then plot twists that will leave you reeling.” —Goodreads review

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Angel33eyes
5.0 out of 5 stars Jake's story is EVERYTHING I hoped it would be... and more!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2022
Ok, so I don't know about you, but I feel like I have waited FOREVER for Jake's story, and at last I can say it was 100% worth the wait!
If you are keeping up on the Shattered Hearts series, you have met Jake numerous times, and probably think he's a complete jerk. I know that was my first... and second... and third impression of him. I also felt like there had to be a whole lot more to the totally bad-boy owner of Sweet Caroline's! High five to me... I was not wrong!
You've also met Paisley, though briefly, when the Mill Girls hit her shop on their days out. I always thought she was a bit timid. Apparently, that is only until she is backed into a corner and then wow! She is something else!
I don't want to say much about the storyline, because I don't want to give anything away. I will just say that I didn't want to put the book down. And.... the award for the dropping a total bomb goes to... drumroll, please!
Jody Kaye! You will have to read the book to find out what I am talking about!
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Jeanne
4.0 out of 5 stars Runaway bride
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2022
This story takes a lot of convoluted turns, but it is necessary for Jake and Paisley to really find themselves. I really wish she had told Gavin the complete truth at some point. I think it might have spared some of his hurt. He definitely bounced back after a bit. Jake is pretty messed up in his own way and not dealing with it at all. He undergoes a huge change over the course of months and then actually sees how badly he has been treating people and changes more. I like his coming to an understanding of where he has gone so wrong. His mother is a queen. Paisley needed to be able to stand up for herself and not be such a people pleaser and it took her walking at at her vows to start that process, hurting a lot of people, not just Gavin. Story was really good. It was a bit long but did not drag.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Runaway bride?
Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2022
Runaway bride? Yes please!! First, I love the name paisley. So that’s a win on its Throw in the relationship between her and Jake and it’s something else. Jody has such a way with pulling at your heartstrings and then putting them back together. She’s a master at what she does and Bleeding Heart is no exception.
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ChrisG65
4.0 out of 5 stars An unlikely pair!
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2022
Did someone say ‘runaway bride’? Bleeding Heart starts off with a crazy turn of events when Paisley Cooper leaves her groom at the alter and lands in not only a strip club but she lands in the arms of its owner, Jake Ballentine. These two are definitely an unlikely pair, but there is something about them that works.
Jake is a jerk but it is easy to see that there is more to him than meets the eye and it seems it is a special woman that has him slowly changing his tune.
Paisley was an easy character to like. She is a bit shy but strong at the same time and not afraid to challenge him. When Jake puts her in the position to pretend they are in a fake relationship their connection seems to grow stronger. He is protective and a bit much but he is also everything she needs.
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5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2022
I've had the pleasure of reading all the books in this series. I'd have to say Bleeding Heart is my favorite. I love alpha men who have a dark past and keep people at an arm's distance. That describes Jake perfectly. I couldn't wait to find out what his story was, and I wasn't disappointed. Paisley was the perfect heroine to knock down his walls. She was sassy, fiercely independent, and put Jake into his place more than once. It was fun watching sparks fly, wondering who was going to fall first.

Overall, a great read and highly recommended.
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M18
5.0 out of 5 stars 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2022
Wow Just wow , I'm actually sitting here shaking my head because I cannot believe this is my first Rome reading one of Jody’s books . I definitely need to go back and start this amazing series from the beginning.. wonderfully written characters, off the charts chemistry , fake relationship that turns into so much more , drama ,angst , heartbreaking, heartfelt, humor, witty banter , twists and turns, obstacles and uos and downs . Bleeding Heart has it all in spades . It’s the type of story that’s guaranteed to grab onto all your emotions so tightly and pull at your heartstrings in ways you definitely will not be expecting. I just loved loved loved every single moment of this phenomenal book
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daneweimmama
4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet & Sexy
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2022
I enjoyed Bleeding Heart (Shattered Hearts of Carolina Book 7) so much.

This was a new series to me and after reading this book I plan on reading the other books in the series.

That being said, Bleeding Hearts can be read as a stand alone.

Paisley and Jake were the best couple - I thought their journey to a HEA was both sweet and sexy.

I received this ARC free from the author. The review is voluntary. The opinions my own.
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emily_minnesota
5.0 out of 5 stars Runaway bride, strip club owner, fake dating, and lots of hot amazing spice.
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2022
Runaway bride, strip club owner, fake dating, and lots of hot amazing spice. I love how there was insta lust, but yet we still really got to know the characters.

This book is the 6th in a series. This book is actually the first book I have read by this author. It can be read as a complete stand alone. I did not feel as if I was missing any information. I could tell that certain side characters were alluded to have their own books. I looked up after I was done, and they did. So I didn't miss anything, but it did make me interested in the other books :)
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