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SHATTERED HEARTS
A year after a heartbreaking breakup, Jeonghan returns with an impossible proposal: a six-month contract marriage with an offer Yuna can’t refuse.
She already knows the man he’s become: the cold, ruthless Mafia Underboss - Silent Storm. But what she doesn’t know is the deadly truth he’s chasing.
Now, she’s caught in a web of secrets, betrayal, and buried emotions. Trapped between the ghosts of their past and the fire of their present. But when it’s time to walk away, will he let her go...or will he make her stay?
Shin Yuna - Assistant Negotiator with sharp negotiation skills and loves to chase the feeling of freedom and adrenaline by racing in the underground racing tracks. She chose herself over everything.
Jeon Jeonghan - The Underboss and CEO of Jeon Cooperation is bound by responsibilities and alliance disputes. He chose everyone but not love.
She already knows the man he’s become: the cold, ruthless Mafia Underboss - Silent Storm. But what she doesn’t know is the deadly truth he’s chasing.
Now, she’s caught in a web of secrets, betrayal, and buried emotions. Trapped between the ghosts of their past and the fire of their present. But when it’s time to walk away, will he let her go...or will he make her stay?
Shin Yuna - Assistant Negotiator with sharp negotiation skills and loves to chase the feeling of freedom and adrenaline by racing in the underground racing tracks. She chose herself over everything.
Jeon Jeonghan - The Underboss and CEO of Jeon Cooperation is bound by responsibilities and alliance disputes. He chose everyone but not love.
- GenresDark Romance
568 pages, Paperback
Published December 8, 2025
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Ancy Sabu
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February 25, 2026
3.75 𝕾𝖙𝖆𝖗𝖘 — ★★★★☆
୨ৎ Thank you so much to the author for giving me a copy of this book for an honest review!! 𐔌՞. .՞𐦯
୭ 📖 ✧˚. ☕ ໒ · . 💭
✂ ————–✂ ◦∘
☇ now playing:
𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚 𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆 ~ 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒏 𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒚 °.⊹°.
⊹ 2:30 ━━━━━━━━❍──── 3:35 ⊹
"ᴀʟʟ ᴏғ ᴍʏ ᴘᴀɪɴ ᴀɴᴅ ᴀʟʟ ʏᴏᴜʀ ᴇxᴄᴜsᴇs. ɪ ᴡᴀs ᴀ ᴋɪᴅ ʙᴜᴛ ɪ ᴡᴀsɴ'ᴛ ᴄʟᴜᴇʟᴇss.
(sᴏᴍᴇᴏɴᴇ ᴡʜᴏ ʟᴏᴠᴇs ʏᴏᴜ ᴡᴏᴜʟᴅɴ'ᴛ ᴅᴏ ᴛʜɪs)"
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𐔌 ☁️ 𐦯 What to expect :
✧ second chance
✧ (Korean) mafia
✧ contract marriage
✧ slow pace
✧ dual pov
✧ murder mystery
☇ 𝓼𝓹𝓲𝓬𝓮: 0 🌶️
☇ 𝒔𝒘𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈/𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 (𝒇*𝒄𝒌, 𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒇*𝒄𝒌𝒆𝒓, 𝒃*𝒕𝒄𝒉, 𝒔𝒉*𝒕) 𝒅𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉, 𝒗𝒊𝒐𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆, 𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆, 𝒃𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒅
check the trigger warnings again....😶
〜˚₊‧꒰ა 🖤 ໒꒱ ‧₊˚〜
︶꒦︶︶꒷꒦︶︶꒷︶︶꒦︶︶꒷꒦︶︶꒷︶︶꒦
𐔌🍁 𐦯 ₜ ⲏ ₒ ᵤ ԍ ⲏ ₜ ₛ
•°• ☇ Holy crap. I need therapy. 𝗔𝗦𝗔𝗣. Like right now.
Now i get why this books is called 'Shattered hearts'. My heart IS shattered and I am NEVER subjecting myself to this kind of torture again.
Because, this is the book in which second chance 𝙃𝙐𝙍𝙏𝙎.
No, it's not one of my favorite tropes but I don't detest it...(HOLD YOUR HORSES!)
Guys, I cant anymore. This is so saad. I can't say much without spoilering, but I was ✨ this ✨ close to crying. Partly because I was only listening to sad songs. 😭🤧😭🤧
This book was really good. The plot was so nice and the characters were written very well.
It's kind of slow, which is the reason why it hurt me so much to read. Like, the slow burn was killing me!!! JUST KISS ALREADY AAAAAAAAAH. (Still love the trope though. Hehe) I also loved how we slowly solved the mystery about Jeonghan, the MMC. I did NOT expect that...I also liked that there was a murder mystery.
It's kind of hard to get into, but trust me, after a few chapters, it gets REALLY good!!
The Authors writing style is very nice, but there were some grammatical errors that bothered me. Sometimes the sentences didn't even make any sense and sometimes the past and present tenses were mixed together.....but it wasn't THAT bad.
"ʟᴏᴠɪɴɢ ʏᴏᴜ ɪs ᴀ ʟᴏsɪɴɢ ɢᴀᴍᴇ." — ᴀʀᴄᴀᴅᴇ, ᴅᴜɴᴄᴀɴ ʟᴀᴜʀᴇɴᴄᴇ
𐔌🪻𐦯 c h a r a c t e r s
୨ৎ ⊹ Yuna
I really liked her! She is a strong woman, even though she went trough A LOT during the book.
I liked her confidence, her softness and her care for Nova. She is also kind of a baddie, with her car racing. You could also see that she really loves Jeonghan, even though she was kind of trying to hate him. No wonder, after he broke up with her by saying he used her for a bet! (Yeah...we all know he didn't. It's just these men trying to protect by pushing away. Stupid. 🤦) I also liked how she was the one comforting Jeonghan when he had a panic attack. Yess!!
"𝑻𝒐𝒅𝒂𝒚, 𝒘𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒕𝒘𝒐 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 — 𝒕𝒘𝒐 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒅 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈."
୨୧ ━━━━ ୨୧
☃ ⊹ Jeonghan
OH MY GOD THIS MAN!! YOU ARE SO STUPID!! why are you literally sacrificing all your happiness for your loved ones!! Pleaseeeeee. Why??? Be a little selfish, UGH!! I don't know if I want to hug or smack him. Seriously, this man is so selfless. And has a big heart. He could literally do anything for the people ge cares about. He even begged!!! On his knees. AAAAAAAAAH. 🤭🤭🤌🤌 And he's KOREAN. (if you haven't guessed already) AND he loves books. AND wears GLASSES!! (*faints*)
But poor guy is so hurt. He lost both his parents, his brother hates him and he broke up with Yuna. Like, come on!! Give the guy a break!!
Or not. We love traumatized men. 😝😙
" A𝔫𝔡 ℑ 𝔡𝔬𝔫'𝔱 𝔪𝔦𝔫𝔡 𝔟𝔢𝔦𝔫𝔤 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔳𝔦𝔩𝔩𝔞𝔦𝔫 𝔦𝔫 𝔬𝔲𝔯 𝔩𝔬𝔳𝔢 𝔰𝔱𝔬𝔯𝔶 𝔞𝔰 𝔩𝔬𝔫𝔤 𝔞𝔰 𝔰𝔥𝔢 𝔴𝔞𝔩𝔨𝔰 𝔞𝔴𝔞𝔶 𝔰𝔞𝔣𝔢, 𝔢𝔳𝔢𝔫 𝔦𝔣 𝔦𝔱 𝔪𝔢𝔞𝔫𝔰 ℑ'𝔩𝔩 𝔟𝔢 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔬𝔫𝔢 𝔟𝔩𝔢𝔢𝔡𝔦𝔫𝔤 𝔦𝔫 𝔰𝔦𝔩𝔢𝔫𝔠𝔢." 🤧
────୨ৎ────⊹.
✧ ⊹ Nova
EEEK, HE'S SO CUTE. I love him so freaking much!! I mean, how could anyone hate this guy and his love for pancakes? Specifically Yuna's pancakes. And even though he was giving his brother a hard time, I understand how he feels. And I could see he really loved his brother. He was just going trough aIot after his mother died, some STUPID FLOPPERS blinded him (me to them: 🔪 😡) and he lost his sister to that stupid aunt. He even got depressed, my poor baby. 😞🤧
◟ ꒰ .⚫. ꒱˚ ༘♡♟️ ☀︎✮꙳
───── •✧✧• ─────
So yeah, to ˢᵘᵐ ᵗʰⁱⁿᵍˢ ᵘᵖ, this was a bittersweet read for me — a rollercoaster of emotions. And I seriously need to go read some fluffy romance books and listen to Blackpink....instead of depressing songs.
└───── •✧✧• ─────┘
Thank you for reading my revieww!! I love you all SM!! 🫶💖🫂
୨ৎ Thank you so much to the author for giving me a copy of this book for an honest review!! 𐔌՞. .՞𐦯
୭ 📖 ✧˚. ☕ ໒ · . 💭
✂ ————–✂ ◦∘
☇ now playing:
𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚 𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆 ~ 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒏 𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒚 °.⊹°.
⊹ 2:30 ━━━━━━━━❍──── 3:35 ⊹
"ᴀʟʟ ᴏғ ᴍʏ ᴘᴀɪɴ ᴀɴᴅ ᴀʟʟ ʏᴏᴜʀ ᴇxᴄᴜsᴇs. ɪ ᴡᴀs ᴀ ᴋɪᴅ ʙᴜᴛ ɪ ᴡᴀsɴ'ᴛ ᴄʟᴜᴇʟᴇss.
(sᴏᴍᴇᴏɴᴇ ᴡʜᴏ ʟᴏᴠᴇs ʏᴏᴜ ᴡᴏᴜʟᴅɴ'ᴛ ᴅᴏ ᴛʜɪs)"
lıllılı.ıllı.ılı.lıllılı.ıllı.ılı.lıllılı.ıllı.ılı.lıllılı.ıllı.
𐔌 ☁️ 𐦯 What to expect :
✧ second chance
✧ (Korean) mafia
✧ contract marriage
✧ slow pace
✧ dual pov
✧ murder mystery
☇ 𝓼𝓹𝓲𝓬𝓮: 0 🌶️
☇ 𝒔𝒘𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈/𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒏𝒈 (𝒇*𝒄𝒌, 𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒇*𝒄𝒌𝒆𝒓, 𝒃*𝒕𝒄𝒉, 𝒔𝒉*𝒕) 𝒅𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉, 𝒗𝒊𝒐𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆, 𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆, 𝒃𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒅
check the trigger warnings again....😶
〜˚₊‧꒰ა 🖤 ໒꒱ ‧₊˚〜
︶꒦︶︶꒷꒦︶︶꒷︶︶꒦︶︶꒷꒦︶︶꒷︶︶꒦
𐔌🍁 𐦯 ₜ ⲏ ₒ ᵤ ԍ ⲏ ₜ ₛ
•°• ☇ Holy crap. I need therapy. 𝗔𝗦𝗔𝗣. Like right now.
Now i get why this books is called 'Shattered hearts'. My heart IS shattered and I am NEVER subjecting myself to this kind of torture again.
Because, this is the book in which second chance 𝙃𝙐𝙍𝙏𝙎.
No, it's not one of my favorite tropes but I don't detest it...(HOLD YOUR HORSES!)
Guys, I cant anymore. This is so saad. I can't say much without spoilering, but I was ✨ this ✨ close to crying. Partly because I was only listening to sad songs. 😭🤧😭🤧
This book was really good. The plot was so nice and the characters were written very well.
It's kind of slow, which is the reason why it hurt me so much to read. Like, the slow burn was killing me!!! JUST KISS ALREADY AAAAAAAAAH. (Still love the trope though. Hehe) I also loved how we slowly solved the mystery about Jeonghan, the MMC. I did NOT expect that...I also liked that there was a murder mystery.
It's kind of hard to get into, but trust me, after a few chapters, it gets REALLY good!!
The Authors writing style is very nice, but there were some grammatical errors that bothered me. Sometimes the sentences didn't even make any sense and sometimes the past and present tenses were mixed together.....but it wasn't THAT bad.
"ʟᴏᴠɪɴɢ ʏᴏᴜ ɪs ᴀ ʟᴏsɪɴɢ ɢᴀᴍᴇ." — ᴀʀᴄᴀᴅᴇ, ᴅᴜɴᴄᴀɴ ʟᴀᴜʀᴇɴᴄᴇ
𐔌🪻𐦯 c h a r a c t e r s
୨ৎ ⊹ Yuna
I really liked her! She is a strong woman, even though she went trough A LOT during the book.
I liked her confidence, her softness and her care for Nova. She is also kind of a baddie, with her car racing. You could also see that she really loves Jeonghan, even though she was kind of trying to hate him. No wonder, after he broke up with her by saying he used her for a bet! (Yeah...we all know he didn't. It's just these men trying to protect by pushing away. Stupid. 🤦) I also liked how she was the one comforting Jeonghan when he had a panic attack. Yess!!
"𝑻𝒐𝒅𝒂𝒚, 𝒘𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒕𝒘𝒐 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 — 𝒕𝒘𝒐 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒇𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒅 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈."
୨୧ ━━━━ ୨୧
☃ ⊹ Jeonghan
OH MY GOD THIS MAN!! YOU ARE SO STUPID!! why are you literally sacrificing all your happiness for your loved ones!! Pleaseeeeee. Why??? Be a little selfish, UGH!! I don't know if I want to hug or smack him. Seriously, this man is so selfless. And has a big heart. He could literally do anything for the people ge cares about. He even begged!!! On his knees. AAAAAAAAAH. 🤭🤭🤌🤌 And he's KOREAN. (if you haven't guessed already) AND he loves books. AND wears GLASSES!! (*faints*)
But poor guy is so hurt. He lost both his parents, his brother hates him and he broke up with Yuna. Like, come on!! Give the guy a break!!
Or not. We love traumatized men. 😝😙
" A𝔫𝔡 ℑ 𝔡𝔬𝔫'𝔱 𝔪𝔦𝔫𝔡 𝔟𝔢𝔦𝔫𝔤 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔳𝔦𝔩𝔩𝔞𝔦𝔫 𝔦𝔫 𝔬𝔲𝔯 𝔩𝔬𝔳𝔢 𝔰𝔱𝔬𝔯𝔶 𝔞𝔰 𝔩𝔬𝔫𝔤 𝔞𝔰 𝔰𝔥𝔢 𝔴𝔞𝔩𝔨𝔰 𝔞𝔴𝔞𝔶 𝔰𝔞𝔣𝔢, 𝔢𝔳𝔢𝔫 𝔦𝔣 𝔦𝔱 𝔪𝔢𝔞𝔫𝔰 ℑ'𝔩𝔩 𝔟𝔢 𝔱𝔥𝔢 𝔬𝔫𝔢 𝔟𝔩𝔢𝔢𝔡𝔦𝔫𝔤 𝔦𝔫 𝔰𝔦𝔩𝔢𝔫𝔠𝔢." 🤧
────୨ৎ────⊹.
✧ ⊹ Nova
EEEK, HE'S SO CUTE. I love him so freaking much!! I mean, how could anyone hate this guy and his love for pancakes? Specifically Yuna's pancakes. And even though he was giving his brother a hard time, I understand how he feels. And I could see he really loved his brother. He was just going trough aIot after his mother died, some STUPID FLOPPERS blinded him (me to them: 🔪 😡) and he lost his sister to that stupid aunt. He even got depressed, my poor baby. 😞🤧
◟ ꒰ .⚫. ꒱˚ ༘♡♟️ ☀︎✮꙳
───── •✧✧• ─────
So yeah, to ˢᵘᵐ ᵗʰⁱⁿᵍˢ ᵘᵖ, this was a bittersweet read for me — a rollercoaster of emotions. And I seriously need to go read some fluffy romance books and listen to Blackpink....instead of depressing songs.
└───── •✧✧• ─────┘
Thank you for reading my revieww!! I love you all SM!! 🫶💖🫂
January 4, 2026
Shattered Hearts is one of those books where the emotional weight sneaks up on you. I went in expecting romance and tension, but what I stayed for was the quiet ache beneath the banter — the kind that lingers long after you’ve closed the book.
The banter between Jeonghan and Yuna is sharp, layered, and emotionally loaded. Every exchange feels like a chess move: calculated, defensive, and yet painfully honest. They don’t just flirt — they test each other. Their conversations carry history, resentment, longing, and unfinished sentences that say more than the words themselves. It’s the kind of dialogue where you can feel how much has been left unsaid.
The prose is immersive without being heavy. It flows easily but knows exactly when to slow down and sit with the hurt. Emotional moments aren’t rushed, and that restraint works in the book’s favor. There’s a rawness to how pain, regret, and desire are explored — not dramatized, just laid bare.
The setting quietly amplifies the story. It feels intimate and enclosed, mirroring the emotional limbo both characters are stuck in. Whether it’s shared spaces or emotionally charged reunions, the environment always feels purposeful — like it’s pushing them together while reminding them of what went wrong before.
As characters, Yuna is guarded but deeply human — her strength lies in survival, not bravado. Jeonghan, on the other hand, carries his guilt heavily; his vulnerability feels earned, not performative. Watching their walls crack, piece by piece, was the most satisfying part of the story.
Shattered Hearts is about second chances, but more than that, it’s about whether love can survive pride, fear, and emotional scars. A compelling, emotionally grounded read that trusts its characters — and its readers.
The banter between Jeonghan and Yuna is sharp, layered, and emotionally loaded. Every exchange feels like a chess move: calculated, defensive, and yet painfully honest. They don’t just flirt — they test each other. Their conversations carry history, resentment, longing, and unfinished sentences that say more than the words themselves. It’s the kind of dialogue where you can feel how much has been left unsaid.
The prose is immersive without being heavy. It flows easily but knows exactly when to slow down and sit with the hurt. Emotional moments aren’t rushed, and that restraint works in the book’s favor. There’s a rawness to how pain, regret, and desire are explored — not dramatized, just laid bare.
The setting quietly amplifies the story. It feels intimate and enclosed, mirroring the emotional limbo both characters are stuck in. Whether it’s shared spaces or emotionally charged reunions, the environment always feels purposeful — like it’s pushing them together while reminding them of what went wrong before.
As characters, Yuna is guarded but deeply human — her strength lies in survival, not bravado. Jeonghan, on the other hand, carries his guilt heavily; his vulnerability feels earned, not performative. Watching their walls crack, piece by piece, was the most satisfying part of the story.
Shattered Hearts is about second chances, but more than that, it’s about whether love can survive pride, fear, and emotional scars. A compelling, emotionally grounded read that trusts its characters — and its readers.
March 22, 2026
"It was the start of something new, bound together again with shattered hearts."
🤍 We meet Shin Yuna our FMC, in the aftermath of a breakup from someone she loved, but never truly knew. She asks herself had she really just been a pawn in a larger game? Yuna is quiet but not meek. She advocates for what she believes to be right and refuses to be walked over by her loved ones.
A few months after her unexplained breakup, Yuna finds herself in an aggravating situation. After a run in with Jeonghan's grief stricken little brother who takes to Yuna, and finally speaks to someone- She's offered a proposition by none other than her ex Jeonghan to marry him and live in his house for 6 months, while acting as a caregiver to his little brother Nova. Yuna chooses to look past her own pride for those she loves.
♟️Jeonghan is not the "business man" Yuna once assumed him to be, but is actually the Underground Boss in the Korean Mafia. Despite having kept hidden secrets from Yuna during their initial relationship, he loved her beyond measure. When his family suffers a tragedy, his little brother and also heir to the mafia throne someday, becomes withdrawn, depressed and refuses to speak to anyone. Upon chance, Yuna stumbles into Nova in a park, and he actually speaks to Yuna, then asks for her after she is gone. Jeonghan decides to ask the woman who hates him for breaking her heart and lying to to her- to ask him to marry him, with "no strings attached" of course. What I really loved about Jeonghan was his sassy attitude, snarky banter, and the way he really tests Yuna to her limits.
Tropes you'll love:
♟️ Korean Mafia Romance
🤍 Arranged marriage
♟️ Second Chances
🤍 Found Family
♟️Slow Burn Tension
🤍Thriller x High Stakes
🤍 We meet Shin Yuna our FMC, in the aftermath of a breakup from someone she loved, but never truly knew. She asks herself had she really just been a pawn in a larger game? Yuna is quiet but not meek. She advocates for what she believes to be right and refuses to be walked over by her loved ones.
A few months after her unexplained breakup, Yuna finds herself in an aggravating situation. After a run in with Jeonghan's grief stricken little brother who takes to Yuna, and finally speaks to someone- She's offered a proposition by none other than her ex Jeonghan to marry him and live in his house for 6 months, while acting as a caregiver to his little brother Nova. Yuna chooses to look past her own pride for those she loves.
♟️Jeonghan is not the "business man" Yuna once assumed him to be, but is actually the Underground Boss in the Korean Mafia. Despite having kept hidden secrets from Yuna during their initial relationship, he loved her beyond measure. When his family suffers a tragedy, his little brother and also heir to the mafia throne someday, becomes withdrawn, depressed and refuses to speak to anyone. Upon chance, Yuna stumbles into Nova in a park, and he actually speaks to Yuna, then asks for her after she is gone. Jeonghan decides to ask the woman who hates him for breaking her heart and lying to to her- to ask him to marry him, with "no strings attached" of course. What I really loved about Jeonghan was his sassy attitude, snarky banter, and the way he really tests Yuna to her limits.
Tropes you'll love:
♟️ Korean Mafia Romance
🤍 Arranged marriage
♟️ Second Chances
🤍 Found Family
♟️Slow Burn Tension
🤍Thriller x High Stakes
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March 19, 2026
This book!! This book really was incredible! The story line was so amazing! It was fast paced and I really liked the mixture of romance and mystery! The romance kept me hooked and the mystery aspect kept me engaged till the end!
Yuna! I really loved her! Her spirit and her strong personality. As well as the way she wasn’t afraid to feel vulnerable. I love how kind she was and how dedicated she was! Because even though she didn’t want to be in a marriage of convenience with Jeonghan, she agreed for Nova! And in doing so, I’m so glad that Yuna gave Jeonghan a second chance to prove himself and his love. A side note, her racing hobby was such a fun aspect in her life!
Jeonghan! I can’t lie he seemed quite cold in the beginning but as I read on his true feelings emerged and that was so lovely to see. The fact he just wanted to protect Yuna was everything! Again, him letting himself be vulnerable was so important to me because it made him feel relatable!
Together they made such a brilliant couple! Smart and dedicated to each other by the end! Their chemistry was perfect and the moments where they let each other be close was so sweet!
Nova! My special child! My heart really went out for him! The fact he took solace and comfort in Yuna was so cute and really was so heart warming!
I can’t wait for Nova’s book! I really think that the author the author is going to outdo herself with his book! 🤗
Yuna! I really loved her! Her spirit and her strong personality. As well as the way she wasn’t afraid to feel vulnerable. I love how kind she was and how dedicated she was! Because even though she didn’t want to be in a marriage of convenience with Jeonghan, she agreed for Nova! And in doing so, I’m so glad that Yuna gave Jeonghan a second chance to prove himself and his love. A side note, her racing hobby was such a fun aspect in her life!
Jeonghan! I can’t lie he seemed quite cold in the beginning but as I read on his true feelings emerged and that was so lovely to see. The fact he just wanted to protect Yuna was everything! Again, him letting himself be vulnerable was so important to me because it made him feel relatable!
Together they made such a brilliant couple! Smart and dedicated to each other by the end! Their chemistry was perfect and the moments where they let each other be close was so sweet!
Nova! My special child! My heart really went out for him! The fact he took solace and comfort in Yuna was so cute and really was so heart warming!
I can’t wait for Nova’s book! I really think that the author the author is going to outdo herself with his book! 🤗
April 17, 2026
Shattered Hearts gives off strong emotional and intense vibes right from the cover itself. With the symbolism of chess,where every move matters and one wrong step can cost everything,the story feels like a game of power, love, and sacrifice.
What makes this book interesting is its mix of romance and strategy. It’s not just about love, but also about decisions, control, and emotional battles between the characters. The line “Queen protects its king” reflects a powerful dynamic, hinting at loyalty, strength, and hidden vulnerability.
The characters feel layered, especially with that contrast of strength and emotional fragility. There’s a sense of mystery in their personalities, which keeps you curious about their motives and choices.
The writing style is engaging and easy to follow, making it a smooth read. However, at times, the emotional intensity could have been explored a bit deeper to make certain moments hit even harder.
Overall, it’s a gripping read for those who enjoy:
emotional romance 💔
power dynamics ♟️
protective love & hidden pain
⭐ Rating Breakdown:
Storyline: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5)
Characters: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5)
Romance: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4.2/5)
Pacing: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (3.5/5)
Concept: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4.5/5)
👉 Overall Rating: 4/5 ⭐
What makes this book interesting is its mix of romance and strategy. It’s not just about love, but also about decisions, control, and emotional battles between the characters. The line “Queen protects its king” reflects a powerful dynamic, hinting at loyalty, strength, and hidden vulnerability.
The characters feel layered, especially with that contrast of strength and emotional fragility. There’s a sense of mystery in their personalities, which keeps you curious about their motives and choices.
The writing style is engaging and easy to follow, making it a smooth read. However, at times, the emotional intensity could have been explored a bit deeper to make certain moments hit even harder.
Overall, it’s a gripping read for those who enjoy:
emotional romance 💔
power dynamics ♟️
protective love & hidden pain
⭐ Rating Breakdown:
Storyline: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5)
Characters: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5)
Romance: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4.2/5)
Pacing: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (3.5/5)
Concept: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4.5/5)
👉 Overall Rating: 4/5 ⭐
May 7, 2026
This story was so unique, and the plot twists had me internally screaming the entire time. I really loved how the author explored both the good and bad sides of human nature without making any character feel one-dimensional.
One of my favourite parts was seeing Yuna make Jeonghan truly grovel. By the end, it was satisfying and deserved. Their dynamic was frustrating, sweet, emotional, and incredibly addictive to read.
If you love low-spice romances with intense yearning, sweet nerdy boys, clueless girls who accidentally take the lead, and emotional tension that quietly destroys you, this book is absolutely worth picking up.
One of my favourite parts was seeing Yuna make Jeonghan truly grovel. By the end, it was satisfying and deserved. Their dynamic was frustrating, sweet, emotional, and incredibly addictive to read.
If you love low-spice romances with intense yearning, sweet nerdy boys, clueless girls who accidentally take the lead, and emotional tension that quietly destroys you, this book is absolutely worth picking up.
December 30, 2025
This book was quite good for the debut of the author, i loved the pacing of the book. it also has murder mystery and the fact that everything was revealed slowly and we weren't overwhelmed by all the information. I loved how MMC was a mystery that slowly un raveld and loved the attitude of FMC.
February 12, 2026
As much as love to read about other cultures this book helped me understand the mafia life.
February 12, 2026
If you like K- drama this is perfect to read
February 8, 2026
I was pleasantly surprised with this book! Other than the flow of writing needs a little bit of work, it made me realize that I need to read more mafia romance. You could just feel the raw emotion coming off the page from Yuna in this story. There is a lot of back and fourth in this book, but the ending makes it all worth it!
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February 27, 2026Write my blood at his stoon that i wait for him
love the unapper kneeling
i try to hate my heart compas
we dance at chese of words
cant past chareg our hart
every ditile sing volum
rape my heart
shutter my memory
build another wall
i wait for y
call it madnss
call it hurt mind
blind
wait for yr cold season over many secret of world
my lonylny heart wait for y
always
love the unapper kneeling
i try to hate my heart compas
we dance at chese of words
cant past chareg our hart
every ditile sing volum
rape my heart
shutter my memory
build another wall
i wait for y
call it madnss
call it hurt mind
blind
wait for yr cold season over many secret of world
my lonylny heart wait for y
always
February 4, 2026
3 ⭐️
This is a dark Korean mafia romance with NO spice. This book focused on the drama between Korean and Italian mafia gangs, heated second chance storyline and family difficulties, which I was not expecting at all. I have never read anything quite like this before, and that alone made it a really interesting experience.
The storyline was engaging and kept me invested. I liked the overall concept, the mafia politics, and the emotional weight of the second chance romance. It felt different in a good way and stood out from a lot of other books in the genre.
My main gripe was the focus on Nova, the MMC’s younger brother. I totally understand why he was important to the plot, but it felt like too much time was spent on his life and experiences. I felt like that level of detail pulled my attention away from the main story and romance.
This was a unique read with a strong plot and an interesting take on mafia romance. If you want something different from the usual and do not mind a slower, more plot focused story, this is the one!!
This is a dark Korean mafia romance with NO spice. This book focused on the drama between Korean and Italian mafia gangs, heated second chance storyline and family difficulties, which I was not expecting at all. I have never read anything quite like this before, and that alone made it a really interesting experience.
The storyline was engaging and kept me invested. I liked the overall concept, the mafia politics, and the emotional weight of the second chance romance. It felt different in a good way and stood out from a lot of other books in the genre.
My main gripe was the focus on Nova, the MMC’s younger brother. I totally understand why he was important to the plot, but it felt like too much time was spent on his life and experiences. I felt like that level of detail pulled my attention away from the main story and romance.
This was a unique read with a strong plot and an interesting take on mafia romance. If you want something different from the usual and do not mind a slower, more plot focused story, this is the one!!
January 17, 2026
What can I say about this book?
The way it was presented to me and its tropes immediately caught my attention. I went in with high expectations and it didn't disappoint me!
The author definitely knew how to create strong characters with extremely complex and interesting backstories, which kept me hooked on the story. I wish certain parts of the book had been better developed, but I absolutely loved the plot twist and the conflict resolution.
I'm super excited for the next books in this series!
The way it was presented to me and its tropes immediately caught my attention. I went in with high expectations and it didn't disappoint me!
The author definitely knew how to create strong characters with extremely complex and interesting backstories, which kept me hooked on the story. I wish certain parts of the book had been better developed, but I absolutely loved the plot twist and the conflict resolution.
I'm super excited for the next books in this series!
March 15, 2026
3.5⭐
Shattered Heart is a beautifully written romance that brings together some very loved tropes: mafia romance, marriage of convenience, forbidden love, second chance romance, secrets and lots of drama. The Korean backdrop and aesthetic give a unique charm to the story. The writing style is smooth and easy to read, with a lovely flow that makes you want to keep turning the pages. The beginning is especially strong, setting up the tropes perfectly and creating an engaging and romantic atmosphere. The whole vibe is cute, soft and very lovey-dovey.
However, as the story progressed, I personally felt that it became a little stretched, shifting more into daily-soap-level drama, which made the romance feel secondary at times. Some plot points felt slightly weak or overly dramatic, giving it a bit of a Wattpad-style fanfic feel. It’s definitely an emotional rollercoaster, but for me it got a bit too much towards the end.
That being said, this could be an amazing 5-star read for readers who enjoy intense drama, Korean-drama vibes, and high-voltage emotional twists. It’s sweet, dramatic and full of cute lovey dovey moments, perfect if you love stories packed with feelings and family drama.
Shattered Heart is a beautifully written romance that brings together some very loved tropes: mafia romance, marriage of convenience, forbidden love, second chance romance, secrets and lots of drama. The Korean backdrop and aesthetic give a unique charm to the story. The writing style is smooth and easy to read, with a lovely flow that makes you want to keep turning the pages. The beginning is especially strong, setting up the tropes perfectly and creating an engaging and romantic atmosphere. The whole vibe is cute, soft and very lovey-dovey.
However, as the story progressed, I personally felt that it became a little stretched, shifting more into daily-soap-level drama, which made the romance feel secondary at times. Some plot points felt slightly weak or overly dramatic, giving it a bit of a Wattpad-style fanfic feel. It’s definitely an emotional rollercoaster, but for me it got a bit too much towards the end.
That being said, this could be an amazing 5-star read for readers who enjoy intense drama, Korean-drama vibes, and high-voltage emotional twists. It’s sweet, dramatic and full of cute lovey dovey moments, perfect if you love stories packed with feelings and family drama.
January 12, 2026
This book feels like stepping straight into a K-drama 🥹❤️
It tells the story of Jeoghan, a mafia underboss and Yuna, his first love whose worlds shouldn’t collide, yet somehow they do. Their relationship is messy, passionate, and complicated, the kind that keeps you turning pages because you need to know what happens next. It pulls you into a whirlwind of power, betrayal, healing with so much tension, drama, family secrets, danger and just enough slow romance to melt your heart while breaking it at the same time 🥲
You know that kind of story where you’re screaming at the characters, rolling your eyes, but still can’t put it down? Yep 😅 definitely this book.
The mafia politics, betrayals, and suspense kept me so hooked.
It tells the story of Jeoghan, a mafia underboss and Yuna, his first love whose worlds shouldn’t collide, yet somehow they do. Their relationship is messy, passionate, and complicated, the kind that keeps you turning pages because you need to know what happens next. It pulls you into a whirlwind of power, betrayal, healing with so much tension, drama, family secrets, danger and just enough slow romance to melt your heart while breaking it at the same time 🥲
You know that kind of story where you’re screaming at the characters, rolling your eyes, but still can’t put it down? Yep 😅 definitely this book.
The mafia politics, betrayals, and suspense kept me so hooked.
March 14, 2026
Shattered Hearts is an intense, emotionally charged mafia romance that grabs you from the very first chapter. Betrayal, obsession, power, and unresolved love collide in a dark, gripping storyline that keeps you hooked. The chemistry is raw, the emotions hit hard, and the plot twists leave you wanting more. Not for the faint-hearted-but perfect for readers who love angsty, high-stakes romance with depth and drama.
Tloved every second of this slow burn romance
Tloved every second of this slow burn romance
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