Shot Through the Heart

by Claire Donniere

312 pages, Paperback

Expected publication April 14, 2026

Reviews

[Cherie · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.25⭐️ enjoyed this book from newbie writer Claire Donniere. It was a thriller with Nicole as the chief of staff for a woman US Senator being nominated for vice president. Nicole has had a nasty breakup with her ex who commits suicide after the break up. Nicole believes it’s her fault and can not get over the guilt she feels. Sercret Service agent Allie Gordon comes back from recovering from a bullet wound on her last assignment. She and her team are tasked with the protection detail on the Senator. Allies boss tells her to stay in the background and to seduce Nicole to find out if she is the person sending threats to the Senator.

I liked the plot, it got a bit convoluted in the end and of course a bit far fetched. I didn’t like Nicole’s character as much, she’s supposedly a player with sleeping with different women on a weekly basis. Her personality didn’t fit that action for me. And as the Chris of staff for the Senator it seemed totally unprofessional and it seems it wouldn’t be acceptable behavior in her position. I also thought her guilt and mourn g for her ex was excessive.

I liked Allie’s character, she’s supposedly was tough and smart and a good team leader. Of course she fell for Nicole and risked her life to save her in the end.
I look forward to reading more books by this author in the future.

Thanks to Net Galley for the opportunity to read and review this ARC.

[Jennabeebs79 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Shot Through the Heart is a perfect mix of suspense and romance with characters that are easy to invest in. The combination of political intrigue, hidden motives, and the growing relationship between Allie and Nicole kept the story interesting from beginning to end. Plenty of twists and emotional moments along the way make it a book that keeps you guessing while also giving you a relationship that you are invested in. If you enjoy romantic suspense with strong characters and a fast-moving plot, this one is definitely worth picking up.

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[Meghan · Rating 4 out of 5]

First book by this author, but not my last.

It had my attention from the get-go and kept it till the end. It was definitely romantic suspense and a very enjoyable read. The book kept me on the edge of my seat while trying to guess what would happen. Allie and Nicole were easy to get invested in and root for their relationship. It had plenty of twists and turns that was great till the end.

I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.