Unheard

Senseless #1

by Brynn Ford

He's a hitman, and I'm the woman he was sent to kill.★★★★★ "I could read 500 pages of these two fu—...loving each other." -Naiara C., Goodreads Review-I'm the only person who ever stood a chance at putting away the cruel leader of the Senseless cartel, and I have to make sure my voice is heard. But bets are being taken on whether I'll survive the night, and now I'm face to face with my killer.I have to fight… but how do I fight the undeniable connection I feel in the way he looks at me?How do I ignore my peculiar attraction to the beautiful man meant to murder me?How do I put out the fire he ignites when he touches me?All I can do is let it burn.Content This dark romance involves triggering elements which may be upsetting for some readers. A complete list of tropes and triggers can be found on the author’s website.Series Senseless is a series of novellas set in the same world. The novellas are interconnected standalone dark romance stories, and each book follows a different couple. They can be read in any order.

Genres: Dark, Dark Romance, Novella, Contemporary

136 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 4, 2023

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Brynn Ford is a USA Today Bestselling Author of dark romance for daring readers. She writes emotionally heavy love stories that will twist your soul and shatter your heart before pulling you back together with a hopeful happily-ever-after.

Brynn's books are dark, sometimes disturbing, and often overwhelming. But they're always brightened by an insistent, spicy romance that will live rent-free in your head long after you've turned the final page.

When Brynn isn't obsessively writing, you may find her binge-watching favorite shows while eating far too much junk food or fanatically reading, always seeking to lose herself in the emotional roller coaster of a damn good story. She's a firm believer that her characters continue to live outside the pages in the minds of her readers. Stories don't end just because there aren't any more pages to turn.

Reviews

[Emma (emjbookshelf) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first novella in Brynn's new Senseless series.
Birdie was a witness to her best friends murder by Benji Baker the leader of the Senseless Cartel, She was due to testify when Benji put a hit out on her. Hendrix who owed Senseless a debt was tasked to complete the hit but at the last moment couldn't go ahead with it so Birdie and Hendrix went on the run together.

Unheard is a dark romantic thriller, This was a great introduction to Brynn's new series and I cannot wait to read about more characters in this series.

[Justine · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, Brynn Ford excels at writing dark romance that inevitably drags you under and refuses to let you up for a single breath of air. Unheard is no exception to the rule.

A tale told with a beautiful balance of plot, steam and action, Unheard is a thrilling bite-sized morsel introducing readers to the Senseless series, a collection of standalone novellas set in the same universe. Within its pages you’ll find the story of a love that should not be, a love built upon a foundation of violence. Theirs is a passion sparked from the brutality of the fight, each breathing life into the other.

Birdie is a key witness in a prolific murder, set to testify and finally put a notorious drug kingpin behind bars. Only the night before the trial she finds herself at the mercy of a masked hitman meant to silence her. Hendrix is the man sent to complete the job to pay off a debt, and yet he can’t find it in himself to pull the trigger.

What blooms between them is the most delicious example of insta-lust, both Birdie and Hendrix sending pulses of electricity to bring the other back to life, sending shockwaves through their bodies and souls. It’s a case of so wrong, but so right, and their chemistry sets them ablaze. There exists an undeniable pull between them, but their desire for each other puts them both in the crosshairs.

Ford keeps you on the edge of your seat from the moment the masked stranger emerges from the dark closet until the very end. While told at an engaging breakneck pace, the plot never thins, and we get glimpses into the grand picture that will hopefully reveal itself more and more throughout the series. I’m very much looking forward to seeing how things evolve in the coming installments.

[Sheewhoreads · Rating 4 out of 5]

“The way she strikes me like lightning feels so fucking good that
I want her to strike me again and
again.”

This is my first book my this author and i loovedd itt. At the beginning i was so not into it but then when the action picked up it became interesting.

I didn’t like Hendrix in the beginning but i loved him later on, and I feel so bad for Birdie she doesn’t deserve what happened to her and I’m glad she found Hendrix.

The writing in this book is good i liked it and the spice….those scenes were fire!! But that bathtub scene….oofff a freaking inferno🔥🔥🔥

I understand that this is a novella but i kinda wanted it to be a bit longer and maybe a bit of slow burn too but it’s very enjoyable and fast paced. So definitely read it but check TWs before I listed them below.


“I think one hit of her was all it took
to get me hooked, and I feel the pull
of obsession creeping around the
edges of my mind.”

✨My Rating✨
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

✨Tropes✨
- Hitman X Murder Witness🔥
- Smut🔥
- One bed🔥
- One hotel room🔥
- Possessive MMC🔥
- Obsessed with her🔥
- Protective MMC🔥
- “I was sent to kill you but i fell for you instead”🔥

✨Trigger Warnings✨
- Addiction⚠️
- Drug Cartel⚠️
- Graphic Violence⚠️
- Captive in enclosed space⚠️
- Home invasion⚠️
- Kidnapping⚠️
- Knife Violence⚠️
- Murder Witness⚠️
- References to drug abuse leading to death⚠️

[Erin · Rating 5 out of 5]

”It’s not just his weight that I feel, but his density. I can feel the particles of his soul, and how tightly packed together they are. There’s no space between them, no way to penetrate and see through him... With him in front of me, I feel heavy in the pull of his gravity, like a lonely moon orbiting a strong planet.”

Birdie and Hendrix’s story was incredible. It may be a novella, but it sure packed one hell of an emotional punch to the gut. My heart was racing, and my adrenaline was pumping because it was so fast paced that with every turn of the page you never knew what was going to happen next.

It was dark, it was suspenseful, it was thrilling, it was violent, and it was deliciously spicy. And I could not get enough of it.

The instant intensity of the feelings that Birdie and Hendrix had towards each other, and the incredible chemistry between the two of them just poured off the pages and had me aching for them both to give into that insane pull they had. They were both lightning ready to strike, and I for one could not wait for the explosion to happen.

Definitely kept me on the edge of my seat the whole way through!

Loved it!

[JenniiTheBookAddict · Rating 5 out of 5]

Please be mindful of the TWs.


After witnessing the murder of her friend, Birdie is sent to testify against the murderer. As a result a hitman has been hired to execute her.
What happens when the hitman falls for the target?

📚“𝒮𝒽𝑒 𝓂𝒶𝓀𝑒𝓈 𝓂𝑒 𝒻𝑒𝑒𝓁, 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝒻𝑒𝑒𝓁𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝒾𝓈 𝒻𝓇𝒾𝑔𝒽𝓉𝑒𝓃𝒾𝓃𝑔—𝒾𝓉'𝓈 𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓇𝓌𝒽𝑒𝓁𝓂𝒾𝓃𝑔, 𝒹𝓇𝒶𝒾𝓃𝒾𝓃𝑔, 𝑒𝓍𝒽𝒶𝓊𝓈𝓉𝒾𝓃𝑔. 𝐵𝓊𝓉 𝒾𝓉'𝓈 𝒶𝓁𝓈𝑜 𝒾𝓃𝓉𝑜𝓍𝒾𝒸𝒶𝓉𝒾𝓃𝑔, 𝓂𝒶𝒹𝒹𝑒𝓃𝒾𝓃𝑔; 𝒾𝓉'𝓈 𝒶 𝓃𝒶𝓉𝓊𝓇𝒶𝓁 𝒽𝒾𝑔𝒽 𝐼'𝓋𝑒 𝓃𝑒𝓋𝑒𝓇 𝒻𝑒𝓁𝓉 𝒷𝑒𝒻𝑜𝓇𝑒. 𝐼𝓃𝒸𝑜𝓂𝓅𝒶𝓇𝒶𝒷𝓁𝑒.”📚

Now, mix that with insta-attraction plus the suspense and thrill of trying to survive and not getting themselves killed in the process.

📚“𝐼 𝓌𝑜𝓃'𝓉 𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁 𝒽𝑒𝓇… 𝐼 𝒸𝒶𝓃'𝓉. 𝐵𝓊𝓉 𝓂𝑜𝓇𝑒 𝓉𝒽𝒶𝓃 𝓉𝒽𝒶𝓉, 𝐼 𝒶𝓁𝓇𝑒𝒶𝒹𝓎 𝓀𝓃𝑜𝓌 𝓈𝒽𝑒'𝓈 𝓇𝓊𝒾𝓃𝑒𝒹 𝓂𝑒. 𝐼 𝒶𝓁𝓇𝑒𝒶𝒹𝓎 𝓀𝓃𝑜𝓌 𝐼'𝓁𝓁 𝒹𝑜 𝓌𝒽𝒶𝓉𝑒𝓋𝑒𝓇 𝒾𝓉 𝓉𝒶𝓀𝑒𝓈 𝓉𝑜 𝓈𝒶𝓋𝑒 𝒽𝑒𝓇. 𝐼 𝒶𝓁𝓇𝑒𝒶𝒹𝓎 𝓀𝓃𝑜𝓌 𝓉𝒽𝒶𝓉 𝓈𝒽𝑒'𝓈 𝑔𝑜𝒾𝓃𝑔 𝓉𝑜 𝒷𝑒 𝓂𝒾𝓃𝑒. 𝒜𝓃𝒹 𝓃𝑜 𝑜𝓃𝑒 𝓉𝒶𝓀𝑒𝓈 𝓌𝒽𝒶𝓉'𝓈 𝓂𝒾𝓃𝑒.”📚

Brynn redefined the meaning of dry humping with this book. 😮‍💨😩🫠
Also, that bathtub scene?! 🥵🥵🥵

Hendrix and Birdie are opposites but you know the saying, right? Their chemistry!!!! 🤌✨✨✨

[Jess_Book_Basement · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow, this delicious stalker romance novella hooked my attention from the first chapter. The thrilling plot combined with some of the best spice held me captive throughout, making it an absolutely worthwhile read.

Birdie is on the verge of testifying against a vile criminal drug lord and male main character Hendrix has been sent to eliminate her from the equation.

Once Hendrix gets a taste of Birdie's fierce strength and determination, he is utterly lost to the woman who makes him feel.

I would be remiss if I didn’t give honorable mention to chapter 5 (29%)! IYKYK

The writing style flowed smoothly and the story had a great amount of plot-to-spice ratio. I would recommend this to anyone who likes darker romance with stalker/hitman vibes.

Be mindful of the TW for this book as it discusses and engages in topics that are not suitable for all readers.

[DanielleAndHerSmutBooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved Birdie and Hendrix in this sexy novella.
Birdie witnessed the murder of her best friend and is set to go on trial against the murderer. But...the murderer is a huge drug dealer that always seems to allude the police and has gotten away with so much more. Hendrix is sent to prevent Birdie from being able to testify......

They have an instant chemistry and attraction to one another that quickly morphs into more...while trying to out run the big bad.

This novella will be a part of a novella series that Brynn intends to release.

This novella is only available through ProlificWorks which can be obtained through signing up for Brynn's newsletter

[Jana Natalie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy fckg shit. Brynn, girl, you are talented way beyond.
Let me just say this. She drags you into the story by pulling you in right in an angsty, suspense moment, you get pulled in and this is the first book, I’m reading that lets me get to 21% with only 2 words spoken.
😳 2 words. That’s all.
The way of description and picturing the thrill is incredible and I am deeply in awe when an author is able to do that.
I love the building of the story between Birdie and Hendrix and I had to highlight multiple sentences when he starts ‘to feel’. Amazing. Very very well done.
5 bloody stars

[R Rais · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm trying to find the right word for Birdie and Hendrix's chemistry, and decide to borrow the author word for it. Fate.

I mean, what word better to describe the unexplainable instant chemistry that is so strong and terrifying for both?

The author done her job making me feel the intense feeling of being chase and hunted like what Birdie feel through out the book.
And their emotion toward each other is very honest in her vulnerability.
Fast pace, the intensity of the story keep me all night to finish it in one sitting.

Love this first read from the author.

[BookishintheDark · Rating 5 out of 5]

I pretty much love everything Brynn writes but this was one of my favs so far.

Honestly, the dedication page it says it all…

“For all the women who fantasize about a hot stranger in a mask breaking into your house, tying you up, throwing you in his trunk, and kidnapping you before immediately falling in love with you… …girl, same.”

It was a high stakes intense roller coaster of emotions. Hendrix an unofficial hitman sent to kill the star witness for a cartel boss. But he just can’t seem to finish the job. Because of lust or because of love?

Read to find out!

[Jennifer Gibson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Unheard is the quick story of Birdie, a girl that watched her friend get murdered. We start out with a frightened Birdie in her house, lights all on and police escort outside. We quickly learn that her friend was murdered by some sort of drug lord and she was going to testify the next day in court. A man is in her house then shit hits the fan.

Looking at this from a standalone novella point of view, it was very instalovey and heavy on the Stockholm syndrome. Almost instant lust between captor and victim. The story moved forward well and had a good arc.

I would give this 3.5 rounded up to 4 stars.

[Chey · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'll start saying that this book surprised me. I really liked this and definitely didn’t expect.
The story is about a girl that witness the murderer of her friend. One day after the testify, she is chase for a killer (hired to kill her because her envolvement with the case). What neither of them expect is the connection and relationship them create and development. It’s a short story, but have a good construction and i really enjoyed the writing and characters from this book. Definitely i’ll read more from the author.

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unheard by Brynn Ford is book 1 of the Senseless duet. It is the frightening, shocking story of Hendrix and Birdie. She’s the only one who knows. Hendrix has to stop her. She’s staring death in the face with no way out…

I freaking LOVED this story!!! It’s dark, unexpected, deadly, frightening, and there is no escape. Hendrix is deadly, committed, goal-oriented, and lethal. Birdie is frightened, surprised, resigned, and ready. There’s so much going on!!! Excellent read!!

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unheard pulled me into the story so fast. I did not want it to end. Birdie is a witness to her friends murder and has a hit put out on her. But the hit man is unable to do his job. I love that they both feel this connection. They are wary but have decided to trust each other out of necessity and more. Hendrix is not evil but does what he has to survive. The spicy scenes are hot. This book is dark but has a great ending. I highly recommend this novella.

[Alwaysdarkromance · Rating 5 out of 5]

5⭐️

This novella was so good. I absolutely ate it up! I fell in love with the 2 main characters. I’m hoping to see more of them in the series. I wish this was full length because I loved it. It left off with some questions so im wondering if we will get some answers in the following book. Highly recommend check TW/CW

[Kelly Gregory · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the whole plot of this book ! i could feel the suspense, the danger and darkness of the story and it gripped me from start to finish. Birdie and Hendrix had an insane chemistry, i loved their interactions and the steam was seriously HOT!! My only criticism was that i wanted more!! Cant wait to read more in Brynn's senseless series

[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

What an exciting short read. Birdie is to testify in court tomorrow against a Senseless kingpin. Hendrix is sent to kill her tonight. That doesn't happen, but you have to see what all does. So good. So exciting. So entertaining. Lots of action. Lots of feels.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

[Amu · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s another dark romance with a thrill that I enjoyed reading. Even though it’s a novella, I could feel the connections between Hendrix and Birdie. I also think the twisted side of their minds was interesting. It added the dark side to the story.

[Bibliophile · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a quick, fun, exciting read that had me hooked from the first page. Birdie is actually someone I like: she's spunky, smart mouthed, fights back - she's just so real. Hendrix is a surprising mix of sweet and dangerous. The story was short, but it held my attention and I really enjoyed it!

[Lynn Stifle · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick, sexy, and entertaining story! I absolutely adored Hendrix and Birdie. I loved their connection and instant attraction. This may be a quick read, but it’s not short of excitement and I enjoyed every minute of it. So so good! Can’t wait for what’s next.

[Morgan Leigh · Rating 4 out of 5]

On the run.
Insta-lust, insta love (in my opinion)
Kidnapping.
Attempted unaliving
Actual unaliving

I loved the possession Hendrix felt over Birdie. I love how the feelings were mutual. With such a quick story I was worried things might be muddled but it wasn’t!

[Liz ~ LittleBoneLibrary · Rating 5 out of 5]

For such a short story this book packs a spicy punch! You're quickly thrown into emotional turmoil right along with the FMC and it doesn't stop until the very end.

Brynn's writing is, as always, amazing. And I'm left wondering wtf is wrong with my that I'm rooting for a serial unaliver, but once again, Brynn makes me question myself! And again, I'm here loving it.

[Brandy Rice · Rating 5 out of 5]

This deliciously dark novella had me hooked right from the start. I loved the chemistry between Birdie and Hendrix and the spice was perfect!! This was a fantastic read with a great balance between the drama, action and steam. I am excited for more books from the Senseless series.

[Nicole Lobato · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yes please

I don't know why I waited so long to read this! I love the chemistry between Hendrix and Birdie! Hendrix just makes me swoon. I love the fast pace and instant connection between the two.

[Echo · Rating 5 out of 5]

HOT!!!! all the angst and all the spice. A quick but very much enjoyable read!

[Elizabeth Kesinger · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. I fell in love with Hendrix and Birdie and this story was such a fun ride. I can't wait for more books set in this world.

[Anna · Rating 2 out of 5]

It’s not awful, but it ain’t good either. Definitely not worth paying for it.

[Destiny Phillips · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! Not what I expected but beating myself up because I didn't get the second book as well

[Nita]

This book was amazing! When X calls Birdie his Angel I just melt. The chemistry these two have and the way Brynn writes it just gets me.

[Naiara Chiquetto · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Hendrix so much. This was delicious and I could read 500 pages of these two fu…loving each other.