Bleeding heart: Love is Death Series Book 2

by Cleo Orléans

In a world full of people striving to be kings, I'm the jester born to mock royality.

I am no hunter and I'm no prey—I'm the bystander silently watching from the shadows. I seem to know nothing and yet I know it all.

In a world full of craziness I'm the sanest—
but be careful, this fool isn't as clueless as you might think...

Born to pretend; fooling a fool what does that make you in the end?

238 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication June 23, 2026

Reviews

[Victoria · Rating 4 out of 5]

✨ Review of Advanced Copy Received from Author ✨

Holy Shit… I have no words other than this book was absolutely amazing. It completely sucked me in. Listen I have so many question but also so many were answered for me! I am completely speechless honestly.

This book is like a puzzle, you get some pieces in place but are searching for the next one, just like the questions I have in this book.

Dominik has many of his questions answered but not all of them or the reason why to those answers. As for Cassie what the fuck?? I love her so much and people are trying to ruin her peace. With the last chapter I think I know why is going to happen with the next book but that cliffhanger??? WTF WAS MY REACTION!!!

I absolutely loved this book! Thank you Cleo Orleans for sending me a copy of your book! I devoured it so quickly! I can’t wait for the next book!!!

If you love:
🖤 Hidden Identity
🖤 Multiple POVs
🖤 Prosecutor MMC
🖤FMC serial unaliver
🖤 Muder mystery

[Lindsayrosereads · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bleeding Heart continues the wonderfully chaotic, addictive energy of the Love is Death series and somehow left me with answers, even more questions, and an immediate need for the next book.

What makes this series stand out is how different the characters feel from most dark romances. The FMC is a true wildcard whose psychology drives the story in unexpected ways, while the MMC's obsession with her walks a fine line between devotion and "this would absolutely be illegal in real life." Their chemistry is unconventional, fascinating, and impossible to look away from.

Cleo Orleans weaves together multiple characters, motives, crimes, and mysteries into a tangled web where everyone seems suspicious and nothing is quite what it appears. Just when I thought I understood what was happening, the story pulled the rug out from under me again.

Like the first book, this is a quick, fast-paced read that is incredibly easy to binge. The plot keeps moving, the twists keep coming, and the ending left me wondering how I got so many answers while somehow ending up with even more questions.

The best way I can describe this series is if Butcher & Blackbird and Dexter had a very dark, very unhinged baby. If you enjoy dark romance, morally questionable characters, serial killer vibes, psychological twists, and stories that keep you guessing, this series is absolutely worth picking up.

A huge thank you to Cleo Orleans for continuing to let me read this addictive series early. I am officially feral for the next installment.

[Dani Barkwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

She did it again. This book had me sucked in. Literally lost time on this rollercoaster of who knows what and how much do they actually know. For an analytical mind that loves puzzles, collecting these pieces is alot of fun.
I love seeing the growth and the truth coming out. The monkey wrench tightening on the main characters lives is chef's kiss perfect.
I have so many questions and all the main ones are answered, I think, dont quote me on that though. A little more spice than previous book however again its written in so perfectly that it would take from the book if it wasnt there.

Doesn't matter what you typically read, this should be a series you try out for the ride. Come on October! Im waiting for book 3

[Liza · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yes, we are picking up where we left off from the first book. Cassandra, Calypso and Dominic are back and yes we're yearning! We do have a couple new players and before we get too far...there's a huge CLIFFHANGER! Cleo pushes us straight to the edge and I'm totally here for it!

I really enjoyed the art theme in this book. It is fun to read these characters and get lost in this world...I NEED the next one...yesterday! Hahahaha!!!

Thank you Cleo Orleans for sending me this AMAZING story! I'm so glad to be included. All opinions are my own.

[Candee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a good book. Cassandra is such an interesting character that I could not get my head around and could not figure out which I absolutely loved. Being a killer is hard and making sure you don’t get caught is even harder. Cassandra finds herself in a pickle with the artist and one she might not know how the game is being played. The cliff hanger at the end was absolutely devastating and I can’t wait for the next book to know what happens with these characters.

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Yet again I am obsessed with this book!

I needed at least another chapter in this book!! The clif hanger urgh 🙈😜

If you've not read these yet you're definitely missing out.

I love that they are both morally grey, her maybe more so, and i definitely was surprised by some stuff that happens in this one.

Can't wait for book 3! 🩵

Thank you again for the arc copy 🫶

[Vickie Diaz · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved seeing questions answered but still leaves you wondering what is happening?! I need answers! Book 3 can’t come soon enough! Also beautifully written!
Thank you for letting me be an ARC reader!

[Louise Scholl · Rating 5 out of 5]

An interesting book. After I finished I downloaded the first book in the series. Can’t wait for the one after this.

[Ashley Landry · Rating 4 out of 5]

* ARC *

Another roller coaster ride of who is more unhinged lol but the answer is deff Cassandra 👌
The spice was spicin in this one! Excited for book 3!!!