A Tangle of Hearts

A Shade of Vampire #44

by Bella Forrest

Hearts will tangle,
romance will ignite...
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Genres: Vampires, Fantasy, Paranormal, Young Adult, Paranormal Romance, Romance, Ebooks

327 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 31, 2017

About the author

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Bella Forrest is a lover of fantasy, romance, action, and mystery infused stories with twists you don’t see coming. She has sold over fifteen million books since her first novel was published in 2012.

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Here's a list of some of Bella's books:

DARKLIGHT

Darklight (Book 1)
Darkthirst (Book 2)
Darkworld (Book 3)
Darkblood (Book 4)
Darktide (Book 5)
Darkbirth (Book 6)
Darkfall (Book 7)
Darkwilds (Book 8)
Darkhunt (Book 9)

A LOVE THAT ENDURES (Trilogy)
A Love that Endures 1
A Love that Endures 2
A Love that Endures 3

HARLEY MERLIN AND THE SECRET COVEN

Harley Merlin and the Secret Coven (Book 1)
Harley Merlin and the Mystery Twins (Book 2)
Harley Merlin and the Stolen Magicals (Book 3)
Harley Merlin and the First Ritual (Book 4)
Harley Merlin and the Broken Spell (Book 5)
Harley Merlin and the Cult of Eris (Book 6)
Harley Merlin and the Detector Fix (Book 7)
Harley Merlin and the Challenge of Chaos (Book 8)
Harley Merlin and the Mortal Pact (Book 9)
Finch Merlin and the Fount of Youth (Book 10)
Finch Merlin and the Lost Map (Book 11)
Finch Merlin and the Djinn's Curse (Book 12)
Finch Merlin and the Locked Gateway (Book 13)
Finch Merlin and the Forgotten Kingdom (Book 14)
Finch Merlin and the Everlasting Vow (Book 15)
Finch Merlin and the Blood Tie (Book 16)
Finch Merlin and the Legend of the Luminary
Persie Merlin and Leviathan's Gift (Book 18)
Persie Merlin and the Door to Nowhere (Book 19)
Persie Merlin and the Witch Hunters (Book 20)
Persie Merlin and the Dying Song (Book 21)

THE CHILD THIEF

The Child Thief (Book 1)
Deep Shadows (Book 2)
Thin Lines (Book 3)
Little Lies (Book 4)
Ghost Towns (Book 5)
Zero Hour (Book 6)

HOTBLOODS

Hotbloods (Book 1)
Hotbloods (Book 2): Coldbloods
Hotbloods (Book 3): Renegades
Hotbloods (Book 4): Venturers
Hotbloods (Book 5): Traitors
Hotbloods (Book 6): Allies
Hotbloods (Book 7): Invaders
Hotbloods (Book 8): Stargazers

THE GENDER GAME

The Gender Game (Book 1)
The Gender Secret (Book 2)
The Gender Lie (Book 3)
The Gender War (Book 4)
The Gender Fall (Book 5)
The Gender Plan (Book 6)
The Gender End (Book 7)

THE GIRL WHO DARED TO THINK

The Girl Who Dared to Think (Book 1)
The Girl Who Dared to Stand (Book 2)
The Girl Who Dared to Descend (Book 3)
The Girl Who Dared to Rise (Book 4)
The Girl Who Dared to Lead (Book 5)
The Girl Who Dared to Endure (Book 6
The Girl Who Dared to Fight (Book 7)

A SHADE OF VAMPIRE

Season 1: Derek & Sofia’s story

Books 1 to 7

Season 2: Rose & Caleb’s story

Books 8 to 16

Season 3: The Shade continues with a new hero...

Books 17 to 24

Season 4: A Clan of Novaks

Books 25 to 32

Season 5: A Dawn of Guardians

Books 33 to 41

Season 6: A Gift of Three

Books 42 to 50

Season 7: A Call of Vampires

Books 51 to 59

Season 8: A Voyage of Founders

Books 60 to 68

Season 9: A Birth of Fire

Books 69 to 77

Season 10: An Origin of Vampires
An Origin of Vampires (Book 78)
A Game of Death (Book 79)
A Veil of Dark (Book 80)
A Bringer of Night (Book 81)
A Circle of Nine (Book 82)
A Bender of Spirit (Book 83)
A Memory of Time (Book 84)
A Shard of Soul (Book 85)
A Break of Seals (Book 86)

Season 11: A Shade of Mystery
A Shade of Mystery (Book 87)
An Isle of Mirrors (Book 88)
A Sanctuary of Foes (Book 89)
A Ruler of Clones (Book 90)
A Gate of Light (Book 91)
A Dawn of Worlds (Book 92) ➜ Coming soon!

Reviews

[Christina · Rating 5 out of 5]

The next book cant come fast enough

Wow, book 44 was great, we get to meet the other half of the incubus, the succubus, and the journey is so cool. The last daughter is about to awaken and I can't wait to find out about Phoenix. Serena & Draven, Aida and Field, Vita and Bijarki, Jovi and Anjani..so many romances blooming,definitely a tangle of hearts. I love it!

[Kimberly Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Glad to be back

I had taken a break from this series for a little while as I occasionally do. I started the series after Bella Forrest already had 34 books released and reading her books while still reading other books I'd like to get to and just life makes me take gaps in between continuing on in the series. As usual I can honestly say I have not been disappointed that I returned.

Bella Forrest's books rarely disappoint and the story of Serena, Vita, Aida, Field, Jovi, Phoenix, and friends has not dropped the ball. My only complaint on this series is ultimately that it's just so utterly predictable. Will they survive? Will they save the world from the current protagonist? Will they end up together? The answer to these questions is always yes. I have not read forward, but 44 books in with the plot always being pretty much that the characters end up kidnapped somewhere and in peril fighting to survive and find their way home to the Shade all while happening upon the love of their lives to add that sexual tension to the danger, but always successfully making it home and everything being ok has not failed me yet. That being said that plot works for me ! Yes, this series is completely predictable at every turn, but still exciting and interesting enough to keep me hooked.

[Donna Morrison · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG

June 15th needs to hurry up and get here. This series gets better and better with every book. If you have not read this series yet I suggest you get started today. You will fall in love with almost everyone. I can't wait to find out what is going to happen, will phenix make it, will the daughter help them. Will all of the couples declare their love for each other. Those are my questions I want answered.

[Huiling · Rating 5 out of 5]

Exciting!

I was so anxious and nervous to start this next chapters of the series and my hearts gets tangled and races as it beats with them! But i still worry about the vision vita sees yet unshared. Whats going to really happen after they went through another round of happenings that doesnt seem to end for now. Next one pls!!!

[Val. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well damn, I definitely was not expecting that ending!

[Kelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Red Tribe

Another good one & it’s only going to get better. I’m glad they left the mansion but poor Phoenix😐. Hoping to find out in the next book.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed much more than the previous book due to faster pace. Finally having some answer on the mansion and most of all the development of new relationships all of which feel new and not recycled storylines of other shade members.

Serena and the druid make a interesting and believable match as they aren't all sunshine and roses. I like the element of them irritating each other but weirdly liking it.

Aida and fields relationship feels like a watching a awkward but adorable first love coming together and I enjoy the aspect of her not quiet believing he's seeing her for the first time. It will be an interesting one to watch as they hopefully return to the shade.

Jovi was hilarious when surrounded by the succubi woman but finally understand it his feeling for anjana are real. Being a ladies man I like the fact she isn't making this easy for him. If there being together works out and her future tribe survive it will be interesting to see how an all female tribe will respond to them? If at all?

I like the fact these relatioships are developing at different times and paces. Vitas and Bijarki not even fully accepting their feelings for one another completely, although I do see this coming to together.

The daughters are something I'm intrigued to learn more on, now the last daughter is rising I wonder if she'll be just as ruthless as her sisters (who took dravens eyes from him) or whether she'll be able to provide some peace to Eritopia.

I am excited to continue on this journey to see what will happen next in the take down of azazel.

[Roxx • A Hopeless Romantic • · Rating 5 out of 5]

NO GAMES!!! Omg! This book! I haven't been this excited since Caleb and Rose's journey trough Brazil! Eritopia is giving Nevertide a run for its money as my second favorite arc of ASOV!

In this book love is blooming, things are shifting into place, there is an impending doom that is not stifling like in Nevertide, the characters are unique and thought The Shade is still their leading light they're developing independently of their parents. I could really go on and on about this installment but Bella well played!!!

Normally the books I love are WAYYY steamy and adult rated but this preteen series has definitely captured and held me a the edge of my chair! Bella I officially consider you redeemed from the disaster that was Ben/River's and Lawrence/Grace's arcs (although Ben alone is an AMAZING character!).

Absolutely no complaints in this one! Literally, not one!

Ok lastly: A++ for the family tree! The list of new generation was getting to wordy and confusing jajaja With the tree you could list those not directly related to the Novaks and everything would be easier to organize mentally!

[Amanda Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Always trust Bella

Alright I admit I didn't trust Bella....until now!
Spoiler alert! I cheated and skipped the last half of this book at first because I was so mad there were no other characters from the shade!! So I used my kindle unlimited for evil instead of good and peaked ahead to the end of this season. I know..not cool. I just went back and completed this book and it was just as awesome as all the others she's delivered to us shaddicts. And I love I'll forevermore trust Bella and enjoy the ride. It is difficult when you get to know and love these characters to trust any writer that they can continue to develop new characters to love and be devoted to in each brew season. I've done well until now because there continue to be out old favorites to weave the new ones into the story. Well Bella keeps delivering so hang in there fellow shaddicts and keep your mind and hearts open to new characters to love and ALWAYS trust Bella!! See ya in the shade ;)

[Baneet · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is the 44th book of The Shade of Vampire series & 3rd book of The gift of three series. This book is like the calm before the storm. Our heroes are falling in love one by one (or I should say finally accepting that they are in love). There are more characters which might be allies or enemies. We can also see Vita struggling to learn to use her powers. There is also more views from the past. Then there is the matter of the Last Daughter and Phoenix. Will he sacrifice himself to awake her? If yes, is it worth?
This book kept me on edge. Lots of questions are answered in this book but still there are many questions that are unanswered & also some new questions are formed. Now it is so hard for me to wait for the next book.

[Shirley Doescher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once again Bella, you wrote another awesome book!! I love that you are bringing in new characters. I am rooting for the new couples and can't wait to see where you take us on their journey, I am working on my Doctorate right now so have been studying and doing papers a lot, but I always find time to read your books, whether they be the Shade or the Gender Games. You are my favorite author and I love the imagination you put into your books!!! Thank you again for continuing to keep up the awesome work!! I am forever a fan!

[Amanda Crisp · Rating 5 out of 5]

Talk about a cliffhanger!!!!

I love all of The Shade books but this one really has me hooked! I was so curious about these new creatures we were introduced to, succubi, incubi, druids, destroyers, etc.... Somehow Bella keeps surprising us with her amazing writing and characters she creates. I love the different stories within the story as well..... Like each character gets to tell its own aspect along with reading about the whole group and Bella did a wonderful job with telling every side!

[Summer · Rating 5 out of 5]

WHAT JUST HAPPENED??!!! Seriously, I have chills, tears won't stop streaming down my face. I'm in shock and I just can't believe how much death there was in this book. Even if it was people we don't know, it is sad to see so many victims in a war led by Azazel, and there is sure to be more victims before they finally stop him. I hope they stop him soon. This book is heartbreaking. Last time i cried like this was when Ash was terribly wounded. Make sure to have tissues when reading this book.

[Maria Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Red Tribe

Due to Jovi's heroics and the life debt owed to him, Serena, Draven, Bijarki, Jovi and their new friend trek the jungle in hopes of making some new allies. Things also start to heat up between the couple's which I'm so glad because everyone is finally making a move in the right direction and has quit being scared. A sacrifice is made in order to awaken the last daughter of Eritopia which leaves everyone devastated. I'm really hoping for some kind of miracle next.

[Lacy · Rating 5 out of 5]

No spoiler review,
I loved it so much. As always belle delivers another hit, another fantastic read to get lost in and forget about are own lives. The new characters and relationships are wonderful. If u haven't read the first book or the many others u are missing out on a wonderful journey with Bella and her readers

[Debra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another awesome book!

Can hardly wait for the next one! Incredible series! So glad I read this series. I could hardly wait for each book to come out. Luckily, I start reading the series when I had to only wait a shot time for the last 3 and now waiting for 45. That would have really been hard! You won't be able to put it down!!!

[Sophia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh my gosh!

Wow...just wow I am completely speechless! So far this is by far my favorite book in this season! It was absolutely captivating I just couldn't put it down so many things happened and I just wanted more and more, I'm glad I've finally caught up but now i have to wait like everybody else! Hurry up June 15!

[Darla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shade 44

Very interesting I really like the druid in this story..it is interesting that when a member of the shade finds a different super human that somebody falls in love....the story is interesting and flows very good...I would recommend this book to any person who likes these series

[Tonya Mason · Rating 5 out of 5]

To Love or Not to Love

The Kids of the Shade continue their journey through the in between world trying to stop a darkness from destroying the planet. As they find new paranormal beings to help, relationships are starting to change for the better. Will love help the oracles control their gifts? Only time will tell

[Alessa French · Rating 4 out of 5]

Note this is No. 44 in the series and I've read the first 43. The cast of characters, species, and worlds is mind blowing and while I love all of it the plot itself tends to repeat to the point I'm rolling my eyes now and I can't bring myself to read another one. Highly recommend the first 30 or so though, lol.

[Ellen Havard Roach · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Shade of Vampire books have me hooked, waiting on the edge of my seat for the new book to come out, always! I love the new supernaturals that are introduced with each series that comes out. Bella, I hope you never tire of writing the SOV stories, because I will never tire of reading them!

[Jacki · Rating 5 out of 5]

The series book 44

You got more information in this book about the characters then in book 43. Reading and exploring the possibility of each of them taking a chance on life and their emotions. Very good reading can't wait for book 45 to come pout to read.

[Barbara Beauchamp · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow

Exciting till the end. June 15 hurry up. I can't wait to see what happens next.
The end was a shocker,this can't be happening. No spoilers sorry but a must read. It gets better n better every book

[Krista Ransom · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love!!!

I absolutely love these books, each one has me in the edge of my seat wanting to know what will happen next. I am always amazed how she manages to keep me coming back each and every time!

[Lisa Welch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Better and better

The weird and wonderful keeps happening In this chapter of the series and the plot thickens with creatures unknown the oracles and friends still trapped form alliances to defeat the evil .. What will happen to the all can't wait for the next installment

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow!!

This book left me in tears and excited to start the next book. Bella you have me on the edge of my seat. I fell behind by four books and now I am glad I did. I can go to the next book immediately. Can't wait to see what transpires next.

[Judith Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Shade of Vampire 44: A Tangle of Hearts by Bella Forrest

This book was fantastic and full of action and adventure and danger. Bella Forrest never fails to impress me with her books. I can't wait to see the next book in the series.

[Marisol Acevedo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just got a lot more intense

Man these just keep getting better!!!! I’ve read a lot of paranormal books. The species that are just around the corner even I havnt heard of 🤣.

Happy reading. Off to 45

(I’ve been reading from my kindle and not had the opportunity to review)

[Hannah Duncan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it!

This story is starting to take off. I'm anticipating the next book so bad! I'm happy that certain couples are working out how I hoped!

[Greta Riordan · Rating 4 out of 5]

OMG. What the hell happened here. Succubi and poor Phoenix. My new prediction is: Vita and Bijarki, Draven and Serena, Jovi and Anjani, Field and Aida...Phoenix and the Daughter???