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Two years ago, I, Maxwell Newman fell in love and lost it as soon as I recognized it. She disappeared out of my life just like the fires that I smother when called upon as a lieutenant of the Austin Fire Department. I’m a man that has always gotten what he wanted when I wanted it.

But not this time…How was I going to live without the one thing I wanted so badly?

Two years ago, I, Sadie Wilson lost the only man I had ever loved although I didn't realize it. I push any person away just like I have every other thing in my life that wanted something more from me than a good time. Now, I am scarred by the pain that lives in my heart. I’m successful at everything I do, except love. I’ve never wanted love, until him and now it’s too late.

How is it possible to move on from the one that you love tremendously from every part of your being?

Or can you?

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Published March 2, 2017

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Profile Image for Beth.
771 reviews123 followers
March 4, 2017
4.5 Regret Stars



Have you ever had that "what the hell was I thinking" feeling? Like a true Homer Simpson "D'oh" moment? When you made a decision and then realize that was the worst decision ever. Yeah. That.

Sadie is not going to fall in love. Period. And she is happy with that decision. She thought her boyfriend Maxwell was on the same page. Until he wasn't.

Maxwell is a hunky fireman who was surprised to fall in love. And then surprised when Sadie didn't walk away....no, she ran away. Leaving Max in love and alone.

Enter regret.

I have done everything the way I wanted all my life and have never made a mistake i couldn't fix. Insert Maxwell Newman now. He will forever be remembered as my biggest fuck up.

Yep, what do you do when your biggest regret has moved on?

...you didn't love me enough. And now, I found someone who does.

Brooklyn Taylor has done something most authors don't dare. She has created characters you don't like. Sadie is selfish and self-centered. But is she redeemable?

Coldhearted is full of emotion. Yes, regret is an emotion but not one you want. Sometimes you get what you deserve. Even a big ole D'oh.
Profile Image for Renee.
5,205 reviews73 followers
March 2, 2017
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review for Stephanie's Book Reports.

Maxwell Newman fell in love and lost it as soon as he recognized it two years ago. She disappeared out of his life just like the fires Maxwell fights for the Austin Fire Department. He is a man who has always gotten what he wanted when he wanted it. Not this time though. He needs to figure out how he is going to live without the one thing he wants more than anything in the world.

Sadie Wilson lost the only man she every loved but didn't realize it. She pushes anything and any person away who wants more from her than a good time. Now shes scarred by the pain in her heart. Shes successful at everything she does but love. She never wanted love until Maxwell and not it's too late

Is it possible to move on from the one that you love with your very being, from way down deep in your soul??

Coldhearted is a second chance romance. A story of two people who are terrified to really love someone. Max and Sadie are just out for a good time. No commitment. No complications. No expectations. Just a good time and done. All is well until Max tell Sadie he loves her. Now two years later both are hurting and the only ones who can fix them are each other. Max is a hot as all get out firefighter that's always been after a good time.....until Sadie. Sadie is fiercely independent and not looking for love. She doesn't do love just like Max. Three little words ruined what they had and now two years later they are both hurting and wondering if it is possible to move on from the one person who owns your very heart.

Brooklyn Taylor has written a book that is beautiful. A second chance at having the love that you deserve in your life. I loved both Max and Sadie. You just felt like you knew them from way back when and that you were a part of their life and journey. It's a story of love conquering all even if love comes with some pain.
Profile Image for Kerry Melton.
520 reviews15 followers
March 2, 2017
Love is blind...love is something we all want, but at what cost?

Cold Hearted is about how much they wanted to protect their hearts, but sometimes love conquers all and you fold. Maxwell's job is all about saving lives. He's a firefighter and a hardheaded ladies' man. Sadie is strong, driven hard worker. We are taking on their journey of love a gone wrong. We see the struggle they both go through in life. When you lose at love, is it worth the fight or do you walk away? Love is a gamble are you willing to take?

There were so many times I wanted to scream at these characters. They were so bullhead. They couldn't see what was right in front of them. I honestly needed them to have a HEA and I usually don't need one to complete a story that I read normally. I felt the emotions of Max and Sadie. They needed a second chance to open their hearts and feel the love they shared.
Profile Image for Dawn Fetters.
16 reviews2 followers
February 14, 2017
Maxwell is a firefighter. Wants to have sex with no string attached. Until he meets Sadie. Sadie is the same way. All is good for them until he tells her he loves her. She runs like always. She realizes she has made a mistake. Will it be to late for them?
I love this authors writing skills. There are sex scenes but not the over the top descriptive ones. She brings her characters into real life every day situations that can happen to all of us at any given moment. You can relate to her characters. All of her books there is always a lesson to be learned.

***I was gifted an ARC for an honest review
Profile Image for AJ's Book ReMarks.
1,581 reviews41 followers
April 22, 2017
Introduced to Brooklyn Taylor by I am a bookhorder, Helene Cuji. Met her at COPA 2017 and she is the sweetheart & so much fun, & creative, armadillo poop. Let's talk about this book, Cold Hearted. It took some time for me to get into this book, not sure why. It's about a hot, man whore, firefighter, Maxwell. Maxwell goes & falls in love with a woman Sadie. Only to have his feelings thrown back into his face, the story picks up from there. You will have to read it yourself to find out if they get HEA.
Profile Image for M L.
524 reviews16 followers
February 15, 2017
I loved this book!❤️ The story of Maxwell and Sadie is a love story gone wrong. This is a story of what happens when you are too scared to feel love, true love and what happens when it slips from your life. It is a story of heartache and fear. A story of taking a second chance with an open heart. It is a story of realization - the realization that all good things can come with some pain but that it will all be worth it in the end! If you love a hot firefighter who loves a fiercely independent woman than this book is for you!
Profile Image for Celsey Seivert.
134 reviews11 followers
March 2, 2017
Amazing book! When you think your relationship is amazing and dont want to change anything life throws you curve balls. Maxwell will show his true feelings but will Sadie show her true feelings or tuck and run?
Sometimes you really have to learn how a person thinks to actually understand where they are coming from.
Profile Image for Jenny.
1,040 reviews135 followers
March 19, 2017
Hero(s) rating: 4 stars
Heroine rating: 3 stars
Sexual tension rating: 3.5 stars
Sex scenes rating: 3 stars
Sex scenes frequency: 3 stars
Plot rating: 3 stars
Dialogue rating: 4 stars
Storytelling rating: 4 stars
Story ending rating: 4 stars
Other woman/men drama:
Cheating:
Cliffhanger:
HEA:
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Overall rating: 3 stars
Profile Image for Megan Harrington.
399 reviews1 follower
March 2, 2017
Absolutely loved it!! Brooklyn Taylor is an amazing author. Her Storyline is realistic, and characters are realistic!you can't help but fall in love with then
Profile Image for Karie Gibson.
2,148 reviews15 followers
February 19, 2017
Maxwell was the hot firefighter who only wanted no strings sex until he met Sadie. They both wanted the same thing until his feelings changed. By the time he realized he was in love with Sadie he was too far gone to change it. Sadie never wanted to love anyone she didn't even thunk she was capable. This story had me feelings so many things at point even anger. That's how you know you get all the feels. This story isn't always pretty but it's a journey to love. I guess the saying is true if you love someone set them free and if they come back it was meant to be.
36 reviews1 follower
March 5, 2017
What a great book. Must say first up I loved the ending. The whole way through book I kind of hoped this would happen. Maxwell is a loveable guy who gets his heart broken twice, battles through to win the love of his life back. Sadie the coldhearted one, has to work through her issues to get to her happy ending. I loved how the characters all interacted together throughout book, made it flow very smoothly. Can't wait to read more from this author. ❤️
Profile Image for Carla.
989 reviews3 followers
February 27, 2017
*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review for Stephanie's Book Reports.

**Carla's Four Star Review

Maxwell Newman is a hot and sexy firefighter. He is well known for being a player, so when he and Sadie become "friends with benefits", he thinks that he has struck gold. Like him, Sadie thinks love is a four letter word. Everything between them is great until Max realizes that he has fallen in love with Sadie. He soon discovers that uttering those three little words is the kiss of death for their relationship.

Fast forward two years. Sadie finally realizes that she made a terrible mistake by letting the only man she has ever loved get away. Thoughts of Max and what could have been consume her every thought leaving her with one unanswered question. It it possible to move on from the one person who owns your heart and soul?

I am a huge fan of second chance romance, so I knew that I would love this book. Add in the fact that it is written by Brooklyn Taylor, and this was a no brainer for me. I have read other books by Ms. Taylor, and I love her writing style. Her characters are always well developed and easy to relate to. If you are looking for a book that has the perfect balance of angst, drama, heartache, and hope, look no further because this is the perfect book for you! Hurry up, and one click it now! I promise you won't be disappointed!
Profile Image for Darlene Avery.
997 reviews3 followers
March 2, 2017
Cold Hearted by Brooklyn Taylor is loaded with feels and emotions. Taylor brings her readers on a journey. One that's not always pretty, but it's intense and powerful.

Maxwell Newman and Sadie Wilson face obstacles that few can survive. And Taylor does an incredible job of bringing their story home!

4 Stars!!!
Profile Image for Helen (Blissfully Bookish Besties).
691 reviews
February 27, 2017
Coldhearted is an emotional story showing what happens when love goes wrong; when you are too scared to take the chance and you walk away, letting love slip through your fingers. Max and Sadie start a no-strings affair, but when things get serious and Max declares his love for her, Sadie ends their relationship leaving them both broken hearted. With Sadie unable to face her demons and trust her and Max's love, Max has no choice but to move on with his life, by the time Sadie realises her mistake, will it be too late? Will Max and Sadie ever get a second chance at their HEA?

Coldhearted was an intense rollercoaster, filled with heartbreak, angst, second chances, regret, love and so much more. Brooklyn Taylor drew me in with her great writing style, and the ability to express the emotions of her characters so well. Sadie and Max had so many personal demons to deal with, as well as issues to overcome together. Not all love stories are pretty, sometimes there is a whole lot of wrong before they go right, but first you have to be brave enough to take a chance. Sadie and Max's journey is guaranteed to stay with you long after you have finished their story. This is another hit from the author and a must read.

I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
210 reviews4 followers
March 2, 2017
What happens when you swear you will never fall in love but the inevitable happens, only you realize it too late? The man you love with all your being has moved on and found happiness with another? Sadie Wilson never planned on falling for Maxwell Newman and when he confessed his love for her she ran scared. Now she must learn to live with her actions, even if they make her seem Coldhearted.

I was so happy when I learned that Ms. Taylor was giving us the story of Sadie and Maxwell. I fell hard for these characters in Brokenhearted and knew she would give them the justice they deserved. One thing I should have counted on but for some reason didn't was the copious amount of tears and anguish I would suffer while reading. (I mean that in the best possible way!) Brooklyn Taylor is always wonderful at extracting ALL the feels and did not disappoint with this one!
Profile Image for Maria Vickers.
Author 45 books394 followers
March 2, 2017
Brooklyn Taylor's Coldhearted is a second chance romance that will pull at your heart strings and have you believing almost anything is possible.

Maxwell didn't realize how he felt about Sadie until it was too late, and now he feels empty. He is trying to move on, but how is he supposed to move on without he one person he loves.

Sadie never wanted love until Maxwell came into the picture, and now they aren't together. She wants him back, but thinks it's too late. Is it really though? Read to find out.

I loved Maxwell and Sadie. They are complex characters that will have you turning the page because you want their story. You want to know if they will get everything they want and need in their lives. On top of that, the story is well written, although there were a few choppy parts and there there was a time or two it feel like it dragged slightly, but overall the story was good and flowed. It's a great story that I recommend to everyone. 3.5 stars.
Profile Image for Ashleigh Wilson.
169 reviews3 followers
March 1, 2017
Coldhearted is another great read by Brooklyn Taylor. As usual, her stories really make you think about your own life and the choices you make, as well as the consequences of those choices. Coldhearted is really uniquely written, sort of telling two stories at once. One is of a past relationship, one is of a current relationship, and both come to a head at the end of the book.
It centers around Maxwell, who is every girl's fantasy. A sexy fire fighter who has a heart of gold that keeps getting stomped on. We follow him during his relationship with Hannah and as he reflects on his past relationship with Sadie. Sometimes things aren't always as they seem.
Hannah teaches us that there's more than what meets the eye. Sadie teaches us not to be so guarded and that it's ok to let yourself love and be loved. Maxwell teaches us that the heart wants what it wants, logic be dammed.
It was also nice to revisit with characters from Brokenhearted and seeing what they're up to now. All in all, I enjoyed the unique story telling and this realistic plot that I think far to many of us can relate to.
Profile Image for Teresa.
699 reviews7 followers
March 2, 2017
**I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. **

Brooklyn has done it AGAIN!! WOW! Amazing FABULOUS book!! A definite must read!! So many feels about love and how you can lose your love of your life without saying “I love you”.

In Coldhearted there are two main characters; Sadie and Maxwell.

Maxwell Newman is a Lieutenant fireman. He lost his parents in a car crash when he was only seven years old. His aunt, Charlotte and Uncle James took care of him since then. Uncle James was also a firefighter.

Sadie Wilson works as an executive at a publishing house. Sadie has to stick with her rules. She made them when was nineteen.

Sadie and Max date for over two years and one second changed both of their lives.

Please read this book! You definitely will not be disappointed!

“Be true to yourself and take the gamble” (Chapter 1)
Profile Image for DianaC-Bookaholic And.
352 reviews3 followers
February 26, 2017
Maxwell and Sadie will take you to one of the most intense story about two people with so many demons to defeat however one of them goes and takes the leap of faith and gives his heart but Sadie is not ready. That will open the door to so many events this two will have to face in order to find their happy ending.

Maxwell will show you how sometimes you will have to let go of what you think is forever in order to make it yours for the rest of your life. This is one of the most passionate story with a gorgeous man showing you how real man shade tears of pain and joy for their true love.

I have read many stories from Brooklyn Taylor but not any of them compares to the intensity the love this two characters show for one another. As I read each page my admiration for the story and the author grew more and more. I loved it and you will too once you read it. It will stay with you for the rest of your life. You will not be disappointed.

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Profile Image for Alphas Do It Better Book Blog .
3,681 reviews98 followers
March 20, 2017
4.5 Stars

Wow. From page one I was completely sucked into this story. I HAD to know what was going to happen next! Brooklyn Taylor brings a powerful punch to the meaning of second chance romances and I’ve not read one quite like this before. This book is about finding love, losing it, regretting it, finding it again, and doing everything within your power to hold on to it. I don’t want to say too much about the story itself because you need to experience it for yourself. Overall, it’s a fantastic story and worth the read.

Angela – Alphas Do It Better Book Blog
Profile Image for Fallon Howell.
29 reviews4 followers
March 3, 2017
Maxwell Newman is a sexy firefighter who was never looking for love. He was perfectly happy whoring his way around Austin, until he met Sadie. She was a game changer.

Sadie Wilson is a successful business woman who runs away when anything in her life takes a serious turn. Maxwell isn't any exception.

things get hot and heavy between the two and when Maxwell tells her he loves her, she does what she does best....runs!

Coldhearted is the story of a second chance romance and the true epitome of letting someone you love go in hopes that they will return to you.

I wanted to hate Sadie so bad....and I did for most of the story. watching her come to the realization of her feelings is just beautiful and their story is so incredible.
great writing and wonderful story by Brooklyn Taylor that will keep you on your toes the entire book.
Profile Image for Edna Staples.
102 reviews3 followers
March 4, 2017
Coldhearted is just perfect. I as a reader have been waiting for to read. I have read just
about all of her books and she has a way with her writing, she brings you into the story
of her characters. Brooklyn Taylor has a fan in me for sure.
" You have to get hurt to appreciate when you have something worth loving again. And
by your age, most people have been in several relationships, but you've only had that
one". This quote couldnt have hit it on the nose. If you have had that one relationship
you should hold on it with all your might because one minute it could be gone forever.
Profile Image for Mistee  Lemaster.
237 reviews5 followers
March 5, 2017
It took me a while to realistic that Sadie and Maxwell are from Brokenhearted! I love this book, these characters are amazing! it was aggravating, it was hawt, and it was worth it
Profile Image for Angela Lamb.
296 reviews5 followers
March 2, 2017
4.5 Stars

Wow. From page one I was completely sucked into this story. I HAD to know what was going to happen next! Brooklyn Taylor brings a powerful punch to the meaning of second chance romances and I’ve not read one quite like this before. This book is about finding love, losing it, regretting it, finding it again, and doing everything within your power to hold on to it. I don’t want to say too much about the story itself because you need to experience it for yourself. Overall, it’s a fantastic story and worth the read.

Angela – Alphas Do It Better Book Blog
Profile Image for JustCin.
108 reviews
March 3, 2017
What do you get when you pair a sexy hot firefighter with an independent carefree woman who is afraid to open up to him? A very hot love story!!!! Brooklyn Taylor beautifully tells the story of Sadie and Maxwell – a couple drawn to each other from the start and the passionate relationship they have - the realization of a love that neither was ready for and each responded to differently. This is a story of second chances – the reality of love lost because of fear of commitment and the realizing of the great things that happen when you trust and open up to someone. Well written and incredibly touching, this book is a must read!!!
Profile Image for Miria Ardizzi.
144 reviews17 followers
February 23, 2017
This is the first story I read by Brooklyn Taylor. She is new author to me so the blurb about Cold Hearted intrigued me. It was a good story about a hot firefighter Maxwell Newman who thought he found true "love" with the no nonsense, independent Sadie Wilson. This second chance romance was filled with angst, happiness, sadness and anger all in search of love. Both Maxwell and Sadie have major issues with love and being in love which is the basis of the story.

Maxwell Newman and Sadie Wilson are faced with many obstacles on their journey towards happiness but it is here where we realize how if two people are meant to be together perhaps love does prevail.

Brooklyn Taylor did a great job making this story real with real feelings and emotions. Max and Sadie's personalities made their characters believable which made you feel all the happiness and yes heartache that they were faced with. The dual points of view from both of them added credibility into their roller coaster ride but it is a ride worth taking all in the name of love.
Profile Image for Debbie Barrett.
7 reviews1 follower
March 2, 2017
Found this very easy to get into and then couldn't put it down. Emotional and very gripping. A story telling of a love lost that wasn't realised until it was too late. You find yourself willing for all to work out right for them throughout. Fantastic writing from Brooklyn Taylor once again. I loved it x
Profile Image for Barbi.
385 reviews11 followers
February 28, 2017
Who doesn't enjoy a book about a hot ass fireman?! There hasn't been a character that I loved more than Maxwell in a long time. It was easy to feel what he was feeling and empathize with his situation. This is probably one of my favorite Brooklyn Taylor books yet!!
502 reviews3 followers
March 2, 2017
I loved this story. I didn't not expect the twist that this book took. I loved Sadie, who is a little messed up by her experiences and expectations. I really felt sorry for her. Maxwell is quite the catch and decides to settle down. Their chemistry was amazing. I loved the journey each one took.
I voluntarily reviewed this book and was not compensated in any way.
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