Unchained Hearts: A forbidden, second chance billionaire romance (Boston Romance Series Book 4)

by Marlyn Love, Rotoscope Design (Illustrator)

Freedom has a price. Love has no limits.

I thought I understood freedom—until she showed me what it really means.

I’m Ares Saint—heir to a billion-dollar empire built on secrets and lies.
I’ve spent my life chained to duty, forced to play by my family’s rules.
But when I see Isabella Jenkins again—the girl I loved and lost—everything changes.

She’s not the quiet dreamer I remember.
She’s a brilliant artist now—fierce, untouchable.
And the fire in her eyes when she looks at me?
It’s not love. It’s fury.
And hell if it doesn’t make me want her even more.

But my past isn’t done with me.
My family’s grip runs deep, and now Isabella is in their crosshairs.
Her dreams, her future—collateral damage in a war I never asked for.

Now I have a
Walk away from everything I’ve ever known…
Or fight for the one thing I’ve never truly had.
Her.

—

Unchained Hearts is a forbidden, second chance billionaire romance full of emotional depth, steamy tension, and a love that refuses to stay buried.
Perfect for readers who
✔ Wounded heroes
✔ Fierce, independent heroines
✔ Found family
✔ Betrayal, redemption, and healing
✔ Big feels + open door heat

Welcome to the Boston Romance Series—where love breaks every chain.

Genres: Second Chance

370 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 14, 2025

About the author

Hello there.

I'm Marlyn Love, a Dutch-based author who is all about contemporary romance novels.

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One of the things I'm truly passionate about is crafting characters that feel real and relatable. I want you to connect with them on a deeper level, to feel their hopes, their fears, and their desires. Through their journeys, you'll explore the intricacies of relationships in all their forms, discovering a range of emotions that will keep you enthralled.

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Reviews

[Jenni · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars
Unchained Hearts is the fourth instalment in the captivating Boston Romance series by Marlyn Love. The narrative unfolds as a tale of forbidden romance, weaving together themes of second chances and the complexities of love in the high-stakes world of billionaires.
Set against the backdrop of Boston, the story dives into the emotional struggles of its multi-dimensional characters as they confront past mistakes and unearth long-buried passions. With developed characters, this novel promises to explore the boundaries of love and desire.
With every page, Unchained Hearts takes you on a poignant adventure brimming with yearning, redemption, and the timeless pursuit of connection.

[Rebel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whew. Y’all. I need a minute—and maybe a shot of whiskey and a hug—because Unchained Hearts didn’t just tug on my emotions, it ripped them wide open. This book grabbed me by the heart, dragged me through pain, passion, betrayal, and healing—and I loved every damn second of it.
Ares Saint… ugh, this man. On paper? Billionaire, legacy, all the power and privilege. But underneath all that tailored coldness is a broken, chained-up soul who’s been playing puppet to his toxic family for far too long. And the second Isabella reenters his life? His whole world tilts—and mine right along with it.

Isabella Jenkins is fire. Not just spark and sass, but full-blown inferno. She’s not the soft-spoken dreamer he once loved—she’s fierce, brilliant, and hardened by a world that tried to dim her light. But she shines anyway. And when she looks at Ares? It’s not with love—it’s with wrath. And I ate it up with a spoon. Because that woman has every right to be mad as hell, and it made her strength leap off the page.

Their chemistry? Unhinged. Scorching. Impossible to ignore. But this isn’t just about heat—it’s about hurt. About confronting the pain of the past, reclaiming agency, and deciding what love looks like when you’ve been broken by the people who should’ve protected you.

The tension, the push and pull, the emotional landmines—every page made me feel. I wasn’t just reading Ares and Isabella’s second chance—I was living it. Screaming at the pages. Whispering, “please don’t walk away this time.” And when those secrets started unraveling? Buckle up, because the stakes get real, fast.

🔥🔥🔥🔥 Open-door intensity with just the right balance of vulnerability.
Emotional Punch: Like being hit with a velvet-covered sledgehammer.
Satisfaction Meter: Off the charts. Redemption, healing, and a love that earns its place.

If you’ve ever loved someone so much it hurt, if you’ve ever wanted to burn the whole world down to protect them—even when they’re mad at you for it—this is your book. Unchained Hearts is everything I crave in a second chance romance: gritty, raw, redemptive, and worth every tear-streaked page.
Marlyn Love, you didn’t just write a love story. You wrote emotional war—and I’d go to battle with Ares and Isabella all over again.

[Stephanie Runyon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Marilyn Love’s Unchained Hearts is the final edition of the Boston Romance series. Ares Saint has enlisted his best friend, Ethan Hawk, to help him escape the life his parents have orchestrated. As the sole heir to the Saint family fortune, Ares was taught he must be responsible to continue his family’s legacy. Theodore and Olivia Saint have chosen Jessica, a snobby elitist, for Ares’s future bride. During their engagement party, Ares denounces the engagement and leaves Los Angeles for Boston. On the flight, he remembers the girl he had once loved. The girl who turned out to be a thief.

Isabella Jenkins has never gotten over Ares. She felt betrayed by him. She hadn’t stolen the necklaces from his mother. However, he never got to see her side. Fifteen years have passed and she is successful living off the money she makes from her paintings. She has several of her paintings in the Luminous Gallery and has an upcoming event where she hopes to make connections with high-end artists and clientele. However, learning that Ares has moved back to Boston makes her anxious. If she runs into him, what should she do? According to Alisha, stabbing him with a stiletto was justifiable. Her other friend, Emma, states that Ares may have changed.

A second-chance romance novel that features the media persecution of two people who had loved one another, despite being in different social situations. The love that Evelyn wrote in her diaries about Ares and Isabella was eloquent, and the memories of their time together are indicative of a young love that cannot be forgotten. The Saint family have learned how to manipulate gossip and news channels to make Isabella out as a villain who conned their son. However, a mystery emerges that started fifteen years ago. Solving the mystery requires a key to crack a digital code. What is Ares’ father and mother hiding? An unpredictable plot and tension make this story unforgettable. The vivid details given for the inner thoughts Ares and Isabella are emotionally charged. Worthy of a five-star score, I definitely want to read the previous books of the series if they are anything like Unchained Hearts.

[Alice · Rating 1 out of 5]

The only decent thing about this book is grammar.
Everything else - characters, plot, dialogues, premise... just no words how awful they were. Ugh, 2026 is so far the year of terrible books for me.

We have bunch of cringest one liners like "I want control when slaying that big thing."

The book would make more sense if there were like 2-3 years between the initial breakup and reuniting. You want to tell me that for 15 years neither of them gained any unique traits, hobbies, likes or dislikes? Even her coffee order is the same?

Also, he literally didn't reach out to her for, again, FIFTEEN YEARS yet she forgives him instantly??? Literally pages before he was nasty to her. He never believed she was innocent, there was zero grovel in the book - he literally contributed to destroying her life and killing her grandma and its all good????

also, smut was so ill-timed in the story. Like when her best friend is literally losing he livelihood due to FMC and MMC and they decide to fuck right after comforting her.

All female characters feel like they have one dominating trait and theres nothing else to them. We have angry and mean Alisha, peacemaker and calm Emma and somewhere in between Amanda. Maybe thats why our FMC, who is fourth in this group, has zero personality whatsoever and is just cringe personified.

Storyline was obvious in the worst way possible - literally called the reason for their third act breakup after first few chapters. The further we went in, the most random the dialogue was. Suddenly everyone were throwing stereotypical lines based on their role in the book. ugh

[Beverly Finnie · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I came across Unchained Hearts it looked intriguing but I was skeptical about it. Well the intriguing part won out and I’m glad it did. I loved this book! A second chance romance and a chance at revenge in the process. The family did Bella wrong and it’s her chance to rise to the top. Ares on the other hand was blind and fell in line, now that he knows the truth he’s ready to face it head on.
But will Bella forgive him?
She knows it’s not completely his fault, but he should’ve known her. Should’ve trusted her. Instead he sat back and his family destroyed hers. Now that she’s back they are at it again. The up and coming next hot artist, who leaves all her emotions on the canvas. The difference this time is Ares, the precious baby boy of the family who wants to destroy her, is on her side. Fighting his family’s narrative the way he should’ve been the first time.
Will this fight bring them back together?
Or will it just lead to closure?
Well I was rooting for the back together and you are going to have to jump into the book to find out!
It’s worth it! Check it out, you won’t be disappointed!

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was hooked from page one until I turned the last page by this second chance, forbidden romance, and even then the characters stayed with me. Heir to a billion-dollar empire that he knows is built on secrets and lies, Ares Saint has spent his life being forced to play by his family’s rules. He even let the love of his life go in the name of duty, but when he meets Isabella again he’s determined not to loose her again.

Bella is now a brilliant artist who looks at Ares with fury in her eyes not love. Neither of them can deny their chemistry, but Ares family are willing to fight to keep him under their control. However, when they threaten Bella’s dreams and her future Ares has a choice to make.

I was taken on an emotional rollercoaster whilst reading this story. The characters are so realistic and relatable that I felt invested in their romance. I love that Bella is an independent heroine in her own right. The chemistry between her and Ares sizzles off the page, leading to some steamy scenes. The storyline has plenty of drama and suspense along with the emotion, and of course romance that I was kept reading way past my bedtime!

[Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ares Saint is the heir to a billion dollar enterprise. His parents, Theodore and Olivia, have had his life planned out from the moment he was born. Isabella Jenkins was raised by her grandmother after she was orphaned due to a car accident. It would make sense that she was a shell of herself until she met Ares. Even though he had his parents he was somewhat a lost soul himself. Isabella's life was once ruined by the Saints and as a young girl she didn't have much of a chance against such powerful people. Though Ares himself was a young man, he was not yet strong enough to stand against his parents and fight for what he wanted. It has been several years and Isabella is on the verge of making it big with her art. Ares happened to pop back into her life when she was on the precipice of greatness and now his family is out to ruin her for good. But there are secrets buried deep within the books of the company that his father wants to keep hidden. There is no telling how far he would go to keep those secrets buried. Ares is finally ready to step out of their shadow and get back the one thing he has always wanted, Isabella. Is she willing to step up and stand by his side?

[Heidi Sturgess · Rating 5 out of 5]

While this can be read on its own , it is book #4 in the series , you don’t feel like you’ve missed something along the way but I think it would be better if you read the series as a whole 🥰📕

Ares is the heir to an empire that’s rich , powerful , duty bound and has lies and secrets …..also I’m not a fan of the parentals at all !


Isabella and Ares share a history snd I wasn’t sure they’d get past it but they do and she’s gentle , kind , patient and quite fearless , when the going gets tough she gets going and doesn’t back down , look she has her flaws I won’t deny that but she loves fiercely and that’s what counts 🥰 oh and she’s a brilliant artist !

Isabella and Ares are real , raw and relatable and I think that’s why they work so well together and they’re the perfect example of why second chances can work 🥰📕

Time well spent reading this and yes I did share with anyone who was willing to listen 😉🤣

[Jaimie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. The author hooks you in so quick. This book is about Ares and Isabela. You find out really quickly that these two hate each other but they're wrong in doing so. 15 years ago Isabela (and her grandmother) was kicked out of Ares's house service, for stealing. Ares's parents set her up, but he never knew. He was sent to boarding school and they covered it up. What he didn't know was that she didn't do it and his parents ruined her and her grandmother's life. Black listed her grandmother so she was working multiple jobs just to get by. Isabela is furious and when the two of them meet again for the first time in 15 years, lets just say that the encounter is a rollercoaster. Unfortunately for Isabela, Ares just left his family company and they will do anything to get him back. Even drag her name through the mud again! Boy oh boy is this book good. I can't wait to read more!! I don't want to give anything away, so I'll just say go buy the book!!

[Amber Peake · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unchained Hearts by Marlyn Love is a wonderful romance. It’s about Ares a rich kid to put it simply, and Belle the housekeeper’s granddaughter. When they were young teenagers Ares and Belle fell in love. They were ripped apart by Ares parents and did not see each other for 15 years. As Ares breaks free from his parents they run into each other again. The sparks fly as their connection reignites. But the past comes to haunt them. They must unravel the past events to find their way into the future and the past is darker than they could have dreamed. I fell for all the characters and plan to read the other books with the friends stories. I hope there is one for Ares best friend Ethan in the future!!! It’s a great steamy romance with mystery. I would recommend for any who like some spice with their mystery.

[Hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has Forbidden love, family secrets, and a second chance that burns hotter than the first. The chemistry between Ares and Isabella is magnetic equal parts yearning and resentment. Every stolen glance feels like a dare, every argument like foreplay. But what elevates this from a typical billionaire romance is the emotional weight. Marlyn Love dives deep into themes of identity, redemption, and the cost of protecting the people you love. The Boston backdrop gives the story a lush, modern glamour. This isn’t just about rekindling an old flame, it's about facing the ugly truths that tore them apart in the first place, and deciding whether love is worth the fight. By the end, you’re left believing that sometimes the most unbreakable chains are the ones you forge together.

[Terri McAllister · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ares Saint has been groomed his entire life for one purpose, to be the heir to a world-renown mega corporation. But he was done being a pawn in his family’s twisted game. After leaving his arranged fiance during their engagement celebration, Ares runs away to Boston to try to start a new life. But Boston is not big enough for him to not run into her. She’s even more beautiful than she was fifteen years ago, when he turned his back on her and let his parents run her out of his life. This was a great young-love-reunited story.

[Kerry Baker · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a great second chance romance story that is intense and interesting to read. I loved the connection between the two main characters. Even after the years apart it was so strong and believable. Right from the start I was rooting for them to find a way.
The book itself is well written. It is engaging and exciting to read. I thought the ongoing development was really well done and the author knew how to bring the reader along on the journey. This is a great story that I thoroughly enjoyed.

[Kirsten Berkebile · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG!!!! I absolutely loved this book. I cried, I laughed, I yelled, I got mad. There are so many emotions with this book that I literally couldn’t stop reading it. This is the last book of the series but it’s the first one that I have read. It’s pulled me into the series, so I am definitely going to read the full series. I will say that the I didn’t think that the ending would end the way it did. I think there is more to their story and I hope that Ms. Love continues to write it so that we can enjoy reading about Isabella and Ares’ story.

[Jayme Raffauf · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great read. I really enjoyed reading it. It is book 4 in a series, but it can be read without the previous ones and still understand everything. This was my first read in this series and I would go back and read the others. The setting is Boston and it’s a forbidden, second chance, billionaire romance storyline. This story is full of emotions - I mean it’s a total emotional roller coaster - and has a full cast of realistic and relatable characters to take you on the journey. This was a quick read and I couldn’t put it down.

[Tabitha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ares is the heir to his families billionaire fortune/business but they have arranged for him to marry Jessica, to complete a merger to stake their company claim in Asia. He publicly calls off the engagement and flees with Ethan to Boston.
Bella is an up and coming artist who never got over Ares betrayal 15 years ago.
This is a second change billionaire romance
It’s also part of a series. I didn’t read the other books but I didn’t feel like I missed anything by it. However, I liked this book so I planned to go back and read the others

[Kelli Harper · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ares Saint has walked away from his family. Now after running into the girl he was in love with 15 years ago, his mission has changed and he will do anything to protect Isabelle from his family. This is book 4 in the Boston Romance series and it is totally a stand-alone as this is the first book in this series that I have read. I really enjoyed this 2nd chance, billionaire romance.

[Rita White · Rating 4 out of 5]

Unchained Hearts is the 4th book in the Boston Romance Series and is a forbidden second chance romance. This is Ares and Isabella's story. In this book, you will read about forbidden romance, second chance romance, family drama, billionaires, media harassment, fearless FMC, heir to an empire, and so much more.
This was a perfect book to round out the series. So Good!!

[Katy Winter · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you're looking for a story with diverse characters who have a past together and emotional struggles, definitely pick this one up!
This is a fantastic story of a man and women who clearly have feelings for one and other but many obstacles in their way. Now given a second chance years later, will they overcome these obstacles or still get hung up?

[K06n · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bella has worked for years to move past a wrong done at the hands of the Saint family. As she is starting to find stability and status, Ares Saint walks back into her life. What neither of them expect is for the ramifications of their relationship to impact others they hold dear. What will they choose? Will love win?!

[Victoria Donnachie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ares and Isabella’s story of second chance romance will take you on a rollercoaster of a journey.

It was good to see them confronting all of their pain from their past without Marlyn just glossing over it. An emotional read they will keep you hooked. Highly recommend.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Amelia Stansell · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was really good. This is the fourth book of the series. This story takes place in Boston. It’s about second chances, forbidden romance in the lives of billionaires. Ares has done what his family has told him. When he crosses paths with Bella he is more than determined not to let her go again.

[Brittany · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my first Marlyn book & I’ve gotta say I’m impressed.
The rich boy falls for the Housekeeper's granddaughter & his parents do everything in their power to keep them apart.
Years later they’ve grown up but the scars of their shared past are still very visible in their daily lives. Ares trying desperately to untangle himself from his parents' cold world that only values money & appearances. Bella, determined to make a life for herself, has worked so hard to build that life. All for it to be threatened once again by Ares’s family.
I really enjoyed seeing the two of them come back to each other & start navigating their unresolved feelings all while learning what the other’s life has been like since they parted.
Bella is so strong & deserves so much you just wanted to hug her & tell her all would be well. Ares oh my heart just broke for him, learning that so much of what he believed turned out to be nothing but lies & deception at the hands of the people who were supposed to love him the most. The determination he has to set things right is what truly shows Bella that deep down he’s still the boy she remembers.
I loved this story. It truly shows that when you have people who truly love & support you then you can achieve anything.

[Joanne Ellis · Rating 4 out of 5]

At the center of this compelling story is Ares Saint, a tortured heir to a billion-dollar empire steeped in corruption and family secrets. He’s a man bound by obligation and legacy—until Isabella Jenkins crashes back into his world like a storm he never saw coming. Once his first love, Isabella has become a fiercely independent artist with no intention of forgiving Ares for the past. What follows is a slow-burning, tension-laced journey as the two are forced to confront not just their unresolved feelings but the dangerous world Ares is still entangled in.

What Works:
• The chemistry between Ares and Isabella is electric. Marlyn Love excels at creating romantic tension that practically crackles off the page.
• Isabella is a standout heroine—strong, emotionally layered, and unwilling to be anyone’s victim.
• The emotional depth of Ares’s internal battle—to remain loyal to a family built on lies or fight for a love that demands he break free—is both compelling and believable.
• The writing is evocative and sharp, with just enough poetic flare to elevate the story without becoming overwrought.

What Could Be Stronger:
• Some of the family drama and suspense plotlines feel slightly underdeveloped. There’s a lot of potential in the power struggles behind Ares’s legacy, but they sometimes take a backseat to the romance.
• A few secondary characters could’ve used more dimension, especially considering how pivotal their actions are to the story’s climax.

Final Thoughts:
Unchained Hearts is a satisfying, emotional rollercoaster for readers who love their romance with a side of danger and high-stakes choices. Ares and Isabella’s story is about more than love—it’s about reclaiming identity, breaking generational chains, and choosing vulnerability over silence. Marlyn Love crafts a world where love isn’t just passionate—it’s defiant.

Fans of second-chance romance, emotionally scarred heroes, and heroines who refuse to be sidelined will find plenty to fall in love with here.

[Ashley Lape · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ares Saint was the sole heir to the Saint billion-dollar fortune. Since birth, Theodore and Olivia Saint had Ares's life mapped out for him. When Ares was a teenager, one of the housekeeper's granddaughters came to live with her on the estate after losing her parents. Isabella Jenkins was a broken teenager escaping by focusing on art, but a friendship still formed between her and Ares. There was a connection no one could deny, not even Ares’s parents. So, like any rich, snobby family does when something gets in their way, they remove it. Olivia enlisted the help of the head of Saint’s security to doctor the video footage to make it look like Isabella stole jewelry from Olivia’s private collection, which no housekeeper has permission to enter. Ares has no other choice but to believe his family. Isabella and her grandmother are escorted to their cabin to pack their belongings and are made to leave the estate. The worst is yet to come when Evelyn is blacklisted from any reputable job, forcing her to work multiple jobs just to make ends meet. Fast forward 15 years later to the present day—it's the night of the announcement of Ares's engagement to Jessica Westwood, or so everyone thought. Ares actually announces he is cutting ties with his family and going out on his own. He leaves Los Angeles and heads straight to Boston. Little did Ares know, Boston is where Isabella called home. Now, a fierce firecracker on her way to art stratum, she is a force to be reckoned with. That is, until she runs straight into Ares. Literally! Could this be their second chance at love, or will the Saint drama tear them apart again? This book was amazing, but it had me on the edge of my seat waiting for the next foot to drop for Isabella. Like poor thing has been through enough! I went through every—and I mean every—emotion reading this book, but I would do it all over again!

[Michelle Mulvey · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book from beginning to end.
Ares knows what his family is about and he wants no part of it. He decides a public display of what the family calls rebellion will sever the ties he has with his last name. He decided to call of an engagement to someone he has no feelings for and flees across the country.

Bella is a painter living in Boston. She lived on the Saint estate land with her Grandma many years ago. Ares and Bella were so close. The best of friends with feelings growing. It was puppy love until Mrs Saint plants evidence on Bella to make her look like a thief. Bella and her grandma were kicked out with no where to go. Bella’s grandma has been blacklisted and couldn’t find a good job so worked 2-3 jobs to take care of herself and Bella. Bella never forgot the heartbreak of Ares not listening to her side and just writing her off like what they had wasn’t real.

When Ares and Bella run into eachother at a club, all the old feelings come rushing back for both of them. Bella puts up a good fight but in the end, the heart wants what it wants.

When the Saints stop at nothing to get their only son back home with them, Noone is left unharmed. All of Bella’s best friends are caught in the crossfire. Saint finally decides after everyone lives are ruined, he needs to go back to his family to stop the carnage happening to everyone’s business in Boston. After 2 months or so, Bella and Saint are left heartbroken and missing their person.
Will these 2 childhood sweethearts get the second chance happily ever after they were hoping for?
This is a great read about two teenagers torn apart and finding eachother 15 years later. I loved reading about Sainty and Red!
Definitely a 5 star reads. All the characters made the book that much more lovable!

[Christie72 (Devilishly Delicious Book Reviews) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Unchained Hearts is a fantastic second-chance romance with some mystery and suspense added in!

Ares and Isabella were once in love when they were just teenagers, but they came from very different worlds. Ares was the only heir to a billion-dollar empire, and Isabella was the granddaughter of the hired help. However, they found a friendship and then love, only to have it torn away by outside forces. 

Ares has had enough of being in his family’s grip, and he won’t marry a woman that he doesn’t love. He does the only thing he can…he escapes from LA to Boston, the city where his lost love lives. When he sees her again, he is determined to find out why she broke his heart, and she is determined to discover why he betrayed her. What they didn’t expect was to fall in love all over again. Just as it looks like they will get their happily ever after, those same outside forces are threatening to tear them apart for good this time. 

Ares and Isabella are compelling characters, each with their own unique complexities. The alternating perspectives in each chapter provide a deep insight into their thoughts and emotions, making their journey all the more captivating. The presence of real villains adds a layer of intrigue, and their eventual comeuppance is satisfying.

While I haven't read the other books in the series, Unchained Hearts can be read as a standalone. The added elements of suspense and mystery enhance the plot, making it a compelling read for fans of romantic suspense. Whether you're new to the series or a long-time fan, this book is definitely worth your time.

[Angela Shirley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ares Saint has been groomed to follow in his families foot steps since a baby in arms, but over the time he has become disillusioned with the family and their secrets. So with his best friend Ethan he is ready to escape the ties of the family and his life as he knows it.

So he plans the time to this and it happens to be his arranged engagement, he does not love or even like Jessica and when he tells the whole room full of people he will not marry her and leaves, he is on his own and lost for the first time in his life.

Isabella has moved on from the love of her life, Ares, when his family accused her of stealing a valuable neckless she thought he knew her better than that but he went along with his family and swept her aside. Now hearing that he has technically run away from his family and moved to Boston she is scared that she will run into him and all those feels will come flooding back to her. Will they find away to come back together or will they be enemies forever?

This is a great conclusion to this series and a lovely story to read. The main characters are great and the twists and turns within the story having you guessing and turning the pages to find out what is happening. You do have to feel a little sorry for Ares and the family in which he was brought into, he is wanting to be better than them but with this parents secrets it follows him around.

The chemistry jumps off the page and the characters and story is well written and developed, I can wait to read more from this author in the future.

[Kerry carr · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is book 4 in the Boston Romance Series. Even though this is the 4th book in the series I can be read as a standalone. This is a contemporary romance based in the high flying world of billionaires. This is a story of second chances, redemption and so much more as Aries and Isabella fight through challenges and obstacles to be together.

Aries has always had to play by his parents rules, everything has been planned out for him. He has everything in life he could wish for. Apart from his freedom to live the way he chooses and the love of the woman he wants. After spending so much of his life tied to the family empire his sense of duty keeps him stuck, that is until Isabella comes back into his life.

Isabella isn't the girl Aries remembers. She is matured and is now successful as an artist. She also holds a lot of anger and rage towards him because of an incident in their past. Can Isabella ever forgive him for the past mistakes? And when Aries family suddenly had Isabella in their sights Aries has a decision to make. Does he leave the women he loves yet again to protect her from his families wrath or does he finally turn around and live his own life and protect the woman he loves from the family who tried to destroy their relationship years before.

This was a very emotionally, moving story. The characters were well developed and very deep which really brought their feelings and struggles to life.

[Marissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Isabella fell in love with the one boy she probably shouldn’t have, Ares Saint. Ares was the son of the man her grandmother worked for. Although Ares didn’t have a problem being Isabella’s friend or falling for her, his family would only ever see her as the help, less than them. When Ares and Isabella got too close, his parents found a way to get rid of her.

Now after 15 years, Ares has returned after attempting to break away from his family. But their claws are in deep. When Ares and Isabella accidentally run into each other at a club, she becomes his obsession. FInding her. Talking to her. Ares wants to know the truth as to why Isabella had destroyed them.

Isabella tells Ares the truth. Ares soon discovers that his parents are not the people he thought they were. They hide behind a world of lies, cover ups, corruption and connections. As Ares tries to break free and have his own life, they use this network of corruption and connections to try to bring Isabella to heel and bring Ares back to the fold. Ares caves after a systematic destruction of Isabella’s friends’ businesses.

This second chance romance is filled with intrigue and spice. It is a fantastic read.