Hearts in Darkness

By: Laura Kaye

Narrated by: Erin Jones

Length: 3 hrs and 16 mins

Publisher's Summary

Two strangers...

Makenna James thinks her day can't get any worse, until she finds herself stranded in a pitch-black elevator with a complete stranger. Distracted by a phone call, the pin-striped accountant catches only a glimpse of a dragon tattoo on his hand before the lights go out.

Four hours...

Caden Grayson is amused when a harried redhead dashes into his elevator fumbling her bags and cell phone. His amusement turns to panic when the power fails. Despite his piercings, tats, and vicious scar, he's terrified of the dark and confined spaces. Now, he's trapped in his own worst nightmare.

One pitch-black elevator...

To fight fear, they must reach out and open up. With no preconceived notions based on looks to hold them back, they discover just how much they have in common. In the warming darkness, attraction grows and sparks fly, but will they feel the same when the lights come back on?

©2011, 2013 Laura Kaye (P)2013 Laura Kaye

So Sexy but Too Short

Too short but a very enjoyable ride. This is really more of a novella about a couple who meet in unusual circumstances and, as a result of being forced together, end of hitting it off very, very well. As a result, they take the relationship to the next level. They don’t waste any time. But when it works, it works. We really get only a peek at the start of their relationship; the rest has to be imagined. That’s part of what’s enjoyable about the book b/c life rarely wraps up so nicely like so many romance stories end. So it all seems quite plausible though quite uncommon. But it’s a dream many of us would love to come true. I also liked that the h and H are physically and emotionally flawed people yet still very appealing to one another. Both just seemed real, relatable, which added to the plausibility of the story. An added plus was the wittiness in the early dialogue between the H and h.
The ending, or parts of it, was the only aspect that took away from the story for me. Near the end, there was a bit of side-chair psychology that was supposed to be a wow moment; it didn’t work for me. Unlike the rest of the story, it seemed less plausible and didn’t fit; it seemed forced, like a way to point to the couple’s connection. But it came off as false, which then could’ve made the whole relationship seem shallow and only based on lust, with no substance. But I wanted to believe there was more there, so I let it slide. You have to listen to decide for yourself what you think of the rest of the ending…if you can call it that.

Short, but Oh So Sweet!!

I with this one was longer, or there were a second installment. Both main characters struggle with their self confidence, and the dark elevator they get stuck in allows them to see each other of who they really are. You can't help but fall for Caden and root for the relationship with Makenna. If you are looking for something short, this is a quick listen and very engaging. I recommend it for all romance fans. It is a good solid contemporary romance with good dialogue and character development.

SECOND BOOK: LOVE IN THE LIGHT

I'm seeing a lot of reviews lamenting the short length of this story and wishing there were more. There is!! LOVE IN THE LIGHT continues this story with a longer installment. It is so so good. More character and relationship building and a HEA. Don't miss out! I actually finished the second book and immediately began the first book all over again, and I never do that! Just can't give up this story and am constantly thinking about it. Delicious!

Enjoyable light read

This was a very different read, with no real tension built and no grand event, but somehow it still managed to be a really easy read that had me hooked. I loved that the main characters were smart, nice and actually know how to communicate with each other like normal people. Both were respectful and interesting- it was very refreshing not to have to listen to another book where there was drama over ridiculous things. The story line was very staged and predictable, but who cares, it was a fun, light romance story which was a relaxing and enjoyable listen

Quick sweet & steamy listen

This was a sweet and steamy listen about two strangers meeting in an elevator.

Both characters were likable and believable.

Narrator was really good and kind of reminded me of Renée Raudman.

I'm be checking out more from Laura Kaye and the narrator, Erin Jones.

Worth a chance, but not for me

This novella does a really great job of establishing a complete story, including a happy ending, for a couple and I’ve seen so many of my friends rave about it. However, it didn’t work for me - it didn’t make me feel anything and that’s entirely on me, not the story.

Great book

I loved that they couldn’t see each other but yet they fell for each other

good book

this book was pretty good. I will read more books by this author in the future.

fast paced romance

would you become attracted to someone you couldn't see in one day . The characters have cool names . hope there's more to the story

Sexy little read

This wasn’t like xxx or anything, it was sexy though. Caden and Mckena meet in an elevator, the chemistry was perfect between them. The sparks flew. Caden definitely has a bad boy look, while she has a polished pit together look. Caden definitely has his issues, while they both have experienced loss. Their connection is fast, but it seems to be the norm in a lot of books. It was a quick read, that I enjoyed.

Fantastic!

A wonderfully sweet story about two people coming together without prejudice or preconceptions. I particularly like the fact that Caden is the one who needs to draw strength from Makenna, instead of her being comforted by 'the big, strong man'. That isn't to say that Caden isn't strong: he is, extraordinarily so. However, past trauma means that he's also the more vulnerable of the two, as the circumstances bring back the past he's learned to live with. Between his gentleness and her understanding, it makes complete sense that they would fall for each other even in such a short period of time.

Light Easy Read

A sweet romance following Makenna James and Caden Grayson as they meet in an elevator during a power cut. With no lights, the only thing they can do is talk, get to know each other, and get through the night until they're rescued. Loved both these characters, and I've got to say the tattooed, pierced, bad boy is not as he seems. The fact of the matter is, these two might not have been paired in any traditional sense, but they are soul mates (in my eyes anyway). The straight laced accountant and the tattooed paramedic..........who would have thought? Light sexy enjoyable romance.

Hearts in Darkness

A unique and interesting concept with tenderness and sexual tension building throughout their time trapped in the lift together. I really enjoyed this book. The characters fit well together.
The narrator was good and really created the atmosphere.

The promise of acceptance

I have listened to this a few times. The hope of love despite the physical and emotional scars we carry is so real and honest you cannot help but read and enjoy this story of love at first...talk?...touch?.... A story of finding the one who help you heal and being brave enough to accept them despite your scars.

Fab short story. Perfect for a long car journey.

Great short story. We'll written and narrated. Left wanting to know more about the couple.
really felt the emotion and the feeling develop between the 2 of them.
Have listened to all the authors current releases and they are now on my automatic buy list.
We'll done, I look forward to more