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Man, don't you just love Harper Sloan's alpha characters?! I've been a fan of her work since the Security Corps series and I was so excited when she announced her newest series, Hearts of Vegas. And first up in this series is Ari and Thorn! Uhhhh major points for the hottest hero and heroine names, Harper! They're definitely ones that I've yet to see in this romance world and I'm completely in love with it.
I have to say that after reading the synopsis and then finishing this book, it really didn't give anything away at all and it kept me guessing the entire time. Two characters with painful pasts, meeting on chance in a club, where not a single word was exchanged, but lustful eyes for one another. In a way, fate brought them together when Thorn is desperately in need to get rid of an extensive purse collection inherited from his grandmother, so he heads to Ari's consignment shop to start the process.
With Thorn's collection amounting to millions of dollar and throwing in a little deal that will hopefully end up with her in his bed, Ari finds it necessary to draw up a contract to keep things completely clear between them. With the undeniable attraction between them, Ari makes it known that she doesn't just want him for his money. And Thorn has the idea that he can make her beg in less than 30 seconds. And boy let me tell you, the scene where he tries to get her to beg is probably my absolute favorite. It not only gave a little insight into what Thorn use to do in his younger days, it's soooo damn hot. Two words: Magic Mike, anyone?! Which made it nearly impossible for Ari to resist.
I genuinely liked their story, Ari and Thorn's pain is darn heartbreaking, but I loved Thorn's patience with Ari as she needed time to completely open herself up to him. Her wounds ran deep and it would be a while until she was fully healed. Being the alpha that he is, I loved his ferocity towards protecting not only Ari, but her best friend Piper. Anyone close to Ari was an automatic in with his protection.
The surprising element in this story was the third POV that'll keep you guessing on who it actually is. My guess probably changed like three times and I was completely shocked when it was revealed in the end. I'll admit, it confused me a bit and wondered if it was necessary. But it still kept me interested to know more. Let's just say you'll be introduced to the next two books to come in this series, which will leave you wanting more.
It's been a while since I've read a good book with an even better alpha, but Harper Sloan writes them so well, we really shouldn't be surprised. The pacing was slow at times and around 60%, it almost felt like Ari and Thorn's story came full circle, which kept me wondering what was going to happen next or if the other shoe was going to drop. However, even though this was a contemporary read, I liked that there was a bit of mystery and suspense thrown in.
I gotta say that I'm completely invested in this series, by the end, you'll know whose story is up next and you'll be impatiently waiting for it. If you love Sloan's alpha male characters, you'll definitely love this one. Unconscious Hearts is story about two being perfectly matched who suffer from painful pasts and taking a journey together towards healing.