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BEDLAM (A TWISTED HEARTS LOVE STORY BOOK 1) BY AUTUMN SAND – A REVIEW BY MELISSA AGENA

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Bedlam (A Twisted Hearts Love Story, #1)Bedlam by Autumn Sand
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was one of the best stories I have read in such a long time! Bedlam is the first book in the Twisted Hearts Love Story Series by Autumn Sand. This story follows Anaya and the sudden landing of an exclusive job of redesigning the interior at the elusive club Pulse. She has no idea how she’s contracted it, except for the fact that the owner has asked for her specifically and only her. Then when she shows up to the meeting and meets the owner, she can’t seem to take her eyes off of him. Small problem though…Anaya has a boyfriend, Iggy. Iggy is the head of the mob. However, the owner of the club has eyes for her too and can’t seem to stay away from her either. There are so many twists and turns it’s not even funny. I’m warning you now though, there are some pretty rough and graphic scenes in terms of rape. But there is a happy ever after to this story! This book is definitely a page-turner. I loved every minute of it! You will not be disappointed! I cannot wait for the next book in the series, especially if it is as good as this one!

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Bedlam (A Twisted Hearts Love Story Book 1) by Autumn Sand – Review by Robin Rankin

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Bedlam (A Twisted Hearts Love Story, #1)Bedlam by Autumn Sand
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bedlam: A Twisted Hearts Love Story by Autumn Sand is the first book in this series though each book is a standalone.

Anaya is unhappy with her life . Her longtime boyfriend is cheating and just doesn’t treat her the way she deserves. She realizes how unhappy and unfulfilled she is when she meets Tony.

Tony’s club needs a makeover and finds the perfect person Anaya. What he doesn’t realize is how fast she will get under his skin.

This book has everything including some possible triggers but the way they were written made me not cringe as much as I could have with that very uncomfortable subject.

I’m very weird when it comes to series, even if they can be read as standalones I still prefer to read them in order so this is actually the second book in this series I have read and so glad I picked this book.

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Bedlam (A Twisted Hearts Love Story Book 1) by Autumn Sand – Review by Michelle Mulvey

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Bedlam (A Twisted Hearts Love Story, #1)Bedlam by Autumn Sand
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bedlam A Twisted Hearts Love Story is not the first book I’ve read by Autumn Sand and definitely will not be the last. This author drags you into the story and makes you feel what the characters feel. The characters were amazing and some of them were lovable. Some not so much. This was a dark read and not for the faint of heart but the author expressed that in the blurb.
This book sucks you in from the very first chapter. I was so happy to read some of it and so sad for some of it. I was surprised to see how everything came together and what the plans were. Anaya seemed like a very strong character but, was surprised to see some of the things she put up with in her relationship. I’m looking forward to reading more books by this author.

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Bedlam (A Twisted Hearts Love Story Book 1) By Autumn Sands – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Bedlam (A Twisted Hearts Love Story, #1)Bedlam by Autumn Sand
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bedlam ( A Twisted Hearts Love Story Book 1) by Autumn Sands. I love this author, she is becoming one of my very favorite authors. This book will suck you in and you won’t put it down until you are finished. Its the story of Anaya who is an Interior Designer who is in a 12 year relationship with Ignacio. Ignacio has become the head boss of the biggest crime family and he’s been cheating on her and leaving her alone for years. Anaya meets Tony one night at his Night Club and there is instant chemistry. She knows Tony is hiding something from her but she wants to know all about him. They try to stay away from one another but they can’t. Will Tony let down his walls and let Anaya in and will Anaya trust Tony to not hurt her like Ignacio has? Read Bedlam to find out!

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Bedlam (A Twisted Hearts Love Story Book 1) by Autumn Sand – Review by Birna Bjornsdottir

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Bedlam (A Twisted Hearts Love Story, #1)Bedlam by Autumn Sand
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I just finished reading Bedlam (Twisted Hearts Love Story #1), by Autumn Sand.

Anya is an amazing woman, through and through!

She knows what she wants, she is strong, she is smart and she’s a fighter.

Tony is a man of action – he is not shy to go after what he wants – no matter how hard it might be to get it.

Wow! Just WOW! I’m not one for a book that has too many plot twists or *too much* drama – I am very critical at books that have a bit of either.

But this book blew me out of the water – I mean, I devoured it and already got book number 2 in the series.

The chemistry that Anya and Tony have, leaps off the page without being cheap or unbelievable – it is *Oh so right* and it kind of made me jealous just reading about them – that’s how good the writing is!

The plot of this book is off the charts and I loved every minute of it – it has steamy moments, surprises, heartache, suspense and best of all, it has meat on it’s bones (something that I find is often lacking in many books).

I often find supporting characters easy to forget – but Bedlam gave me Tick, Manny and even Magnum – all characters that I could easily read books about.

Bravo Autumn Sand – Bravo! You have a new superfan!

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Bedlam (A Twisted Hearts Love Story Book 1) by Autumn Sand – Review by Kerry Baker

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Bedlam (A Twisted Hearts Love Story, #1)Bedlam by Autumn Sand
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bedlam by Autumn Sand is part of her Twisted Hearts Love Story Series. This is a stand-alone book although the series as a whole is worth reading.
This book is extremely intense and hard to read in places. The author does a great job of highlighting this as the start and book d navigating her way through it however you should be aware of it before picking up this book.
The characters in this book are amazing. They work together in a way that is just impossible to explain. Their chemistry is undeniable. This book had me utterly enthralled all the way through. And although it was quite a difficult read it was well worth it. I would highly recommend you giving this book a go!

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Bedlam (A Twisted Hearts Love Story Book 1) by Autumn Sand – Review by Crystal Davidson

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bedlam – A Twisted Hearts Love Story- by Autumn Sand.
The narrator and heroin of this story is Anaya and she clearly has money as is evident in the first chapter. This is typical of this type of story. She works for a top interior designer in New York. She has the top of the line everything where fashion and accessories are concerned. Automatically, you can see Anaya’s unhappiness with her relationship. Her boyfriends name is Ignacio. He’s never home and he messes around on her. He is the head of a crime family. He took over the title after his father died. His whole demeanor changed, with their relationship quickly following, when he took the “job”.

Anaya grew up in foster care. Both her parents died of Drug Overdoses. She is attached to her boyfriend because hes been the only constant in her life. Anaya only has 1 close friend.

She receives a rare, life changing opportunity to redecorate the hottest club in the tri-state area. While attending her first meeting at this club, she meets a man that makes her hot. Its clear at this point that there will be sex and swearing in this story not suitable for younger eyes. It’s also clear some parts will be funny laugh out loud funny. The man is Tony Delaney. Her new boss. Insert twists here! From that point on, the story reeks of danger every page you turn. Foreshadowing galore. It’s really a great 5 star reads with unforeseen twists and non stop suspense!! 5 stars!!

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Bedlam (A Twisted Hearts Love Story Book 1) by Autumn Sand – Review by Gail Guerrero

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bedlam (A Twisted Hearts Love Story Book 1) by Autumn Sand

Four Stars

This is one of my go to authors. The stories are always compelling and down to earth. The characters feel real and you are able to relate in some way. This story was no different. When you come face to face with temptation to resist is the hardest thing. I’m not sure I would be strong enough. The characters growth and emotions throughout the story capture and make you see things differently. I definitely enjoyed this one.
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Bedlam (A Twisted Hearts Love Story Book 1) by Autumn Sand – Review by Erica Fish

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Bedlam (A Twisted Hearts Love Story, #1)Bedlam by Autumn Sand
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Bedlam by Autumn Sand is the first book in A Twisted Heart Love Story series. Autumn Sand put in a lot of effort to make this story flow and read easy without over complicating themes to bog the story down. This story does have adult situations that will make you angry, but do not let that stop you from reading this book. The characters are fully developed and made me feel like I was one of the gang right there in the story. Anaya wants what every girl wishes for and that is to fall in love with her prince and have children. Anaya’s dream went a little off the beaten path. There are problems with her relationship of twelve years and not sure how to get over those feelings. In walk Tony who was a mystery to Anaya. The story grows from there and wait until you see what happens next. I am not going to spoil it but you are going to this story.

Bedlam ( A Twisted Hearts Love Story Book 1) By Autumn Sand – Review By Caralee Loonat

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bedlam ( A Twisted Hearts Love Story, #1) By Autumn Sand
5 Stars!!!!!

This has been a long wait for me to read more from this author. I was not let down. I really find that the author has a reader grabbing writing style. I was hooked from page one and couldn’t wait to see how things would unfold.

The drama that unfolds around Anaya and Tony really draws the reader in. The way that plot unfolds as even her closest friend betrays her. I really found myself eager to turn the page to see what was gonna happen next. I could feel the family tension between Tony and Iggy. The author really brings the characters to life and I felt as though I was actually in the book and seeing the story unfold. I will definitely be reading more from this author in the future.

Reviewed by @caraleeloonat
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Bedlam (Twisted Hearts Love Story Book 1) by Autumn Sand – Review by Ashleigh Whitwell

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Bedlam (A Twisted Hearts Love Story, #1)Bedlam by Autumn Sand
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bedlam is the first of the Twisted Hearts Love Story series by Autumn Sand. This story promises it all; danger, deception and a forbidden love affair. If this doesn’t make you want to jump straight into the book, I don’t know what will. While I love a romantic thriller, I’m not always one for the darker reads. Something about Bedlam had me hooked before I’d even started and I’m so pleased it did. This was an exciting and addictive read that I cannot recommend enough.

From the very beginning of Bedlam we learn everything is not as it seems in Anaya’s life. While it might appear she has the perfect set-up, nice apartment, designer clothes, this is far from the truth. Her relationship with her long-term boyfriend has all but fizzled out, but how do you end things when before-mentioned boyfriend is the head of a mafia empire? A mafia romance you say? Not quite! Ignacio, or Iggy, is anything but the warm, romantic type. His scenes with Anaya were always difficult to read and very disturbing. His hold over her is strong, but she still manages to form friendships and a career outside of her life with him. It’s her career that throws her in Tony’s path. Now he is a man worth talking about! Tony and Anaya immediately have an intense connection and sparks fly. Unlike her and Ignacio’s scenes, I loved reading the scenes between Anaya and Tony. They were hot; so prepare yourself for some very believable chemistry.

Before you start reading Bedlam, be warned that there are some serious triggers. This is not an easy-to-read book, so be ready for some really uncomfortable reading. Right from the start we are exposed to some deeply sad events and it only gets worse as the story moves on. This book is filled with deception, danger and lies so expect everything that comes with those labels. However, this story is also hopeful and there are some really lovely scenes. While most of these are between Anaya and Tony, look out for some unexpected scenes with Fred; my favourite character!

Bedlam is both the book I was expecting, but also full of surprises. It is darker than I thought it would be but also has some lighter, touching moments. I read this in one sitting; yes, it really is that addictive! For anyone who loves a mafia or dark romance read, I would recommend this in a heartbeat. I can’t wait to read more of this series!

Review by @ashleighw

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Bedlam (A Twisted Hearts Love Story Book 1) by Autumn Sand – Review by Lisa Helmick

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bedlam (Twisted Hearts Love Story #1)
By Autumn Sand
Rated 5 stars

Wow! Just wow! This author is able to tell quite the story! She drew me In with the easy going writing which made me love reading this. This flows so nicely! The characters are amazing! I love the mafia slash gangster theme. My emotions ran high and I could hardly put this book down. Prepare for a late night!

I loved the characters. But then I learned to hate some of them as well. They were strong, fun and outrageous at the same time. That Tony! He is sex on a stick! The meetings between him and Anaya are so sexy. My tummy tingles and butterflies fly. Tick and Manny are not only different character names but they are interesting characters as well. They are men of action not words.

This is not my first book in this series but I am glad I was finally able to get this one read. There are some books that make a person stay up late reading…this is one of those. This is an introduction to these characters which will carry over to the next in this series. Thank goodness! I love catching up with previous characters.

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Bedlam (A Twisted Hearts Love Story Book 1) by Autumn Sand – Review by Debi Kircher

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bedlam (A Twisted Hearts Love Story Book 1) by Autumn Sand

5 Stars

I have read every one of the Twisted Hearts books except this one up to this point…Not sure how I missed it but I surely did and after reading this I want to pick up all the rest and reread them all. I love this series and love this author, you could probably read all of these as stand alones, but dont..they are all absolutely awesome and the characters from the previous books hang around in all of them…

This one was hard to read in spots and the author gives you fair warning in the beginning but she handled it all with class and style and allows you to crawl right in the minds of these characters and does not add in any unneeded fluff throughout the story.

Tony and Anaya’s story was intense and the twists and turns that happened along the way caught me totally off guard, they were all placed perfectly.

I highly recommend this series and I promise you read this one you will want to grab all of them.

Loved it and can’t wait for more from this author!!

Signed:
A Forever Fan

Review by @debikircher

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Bedlam (A Twisted Hearts Love Story Book 1) by Autumn Sand

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Genre – Dark Mafia Romance
Page Count – 353 pages
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Anaya

The whole fairy-tale.
A forever love.
And I thought I found it.

What I really found was
Danger, corruption, and betrayal.

Then, I meet him,
The gorgeous, tall man with topaz eyes.
He sets my pulse on fire,
And changes everything.

But he’s hiding something.
Not letting me in.
As an interior designer,
It’s my job to spot the wrinkle,
The problem.

Now, I’m determined to fix it,
For both of us.

Tony

She’s everything I want,
And everything I can’t have.
The brown-eyed beauty lights up
My dark and grim life.

But I can’t fall for her,
Can’t let her know the truth.
My past will destroy her,
Destroy us.
Will the bedlam of the past ruin our future together?

~ AMAZON ~

Autumn Sand was born and raised in New York City. Considering herself a true New Yorker in every way from the restaurants that she eats to the shoe fetish she has. Oh yes at one time Autumn has had a shoe collection of 300 and has the credit card statements to prove it. Other than shoe shopping she has various interests such as reading, writing, and traveling. Autumn has worked in the fashion industry for most of her adult life before pursuing writing. She is reluctant to call herself an author but considers herself a person who writes words that people just so happen to like to read. As you can tell Autumn has a sarcastic sense of humor and loves to make her friends laugh in all occasions. She enjoys a good glass of wine but her go to drink of choice is a Jack Daniels and coke with a twist of lime. None of those froufrou girlie drinks for her.

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Bedlam (A Twisted Hearts Love Story, #1) by Autumn Sand – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Anaya Scott had to begin life the hard way, being tossed from pillar to post. Never knowing love in her young life until she met a boy. That was twelve years ago, that boy was her world, her whole life until it wasn’t. Anaya loves the world of design and has a job that she loves in that world which has afforded her the little things in life except the one thing she craves love. What happened with the man she loved? When did things change? Anaya is living a lonely existence, if it wasn’t for work and her best friend she would have nothing. The man she loved is nothing more than corrupt but what hurts more is his betrayal.That begs the question why is she still there. When Anaya was offered the biggest opportunity of her life she jumps all in to prove she is the one to deliver. Hired to decorate the hottest nightclub in town Anaya heads there to take a look and make her designs, what she doesn’t bank on is the hot guy with those eyes. It is that one meeting that changes her life forever In ways she could never imagine. Tony Delaney has just met the most extraordinary creature he has ever set eyes on but he can’t allow himself to go there for more reasons than he can count. With his dark past and an even darker present he can’t think about her, he can’t fall for her. He will only end up destroying her. If she knows the truth she will run far away. When the past and present comes together the secrets, lies and betrayal lead to disaster. When discovery shows friends are not really friends, who can you trust? Who will keep you safe? Will Anaya be trading one bad situation for another? Will she ever be free from the terror? Will she ever be safe? Will she find her happily ever after or is that only in fairy tales? Will the torture she has had to endure be her undoing? Will Tony finally make his peace with the past? This book tells a slightly darker story but it is an tale of revenge, betrayal, heartbreak and love. It will captivated you from the start and you will be surprised just how the story ends.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Bedlam (A Twisted Hearts Love Story, #1) by Autumn Sand – Review by Jana Teppih

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Bedlam (A Twisted Hearts Love Story, #1)Bedlam by Autumn Sand
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Bedlam is the first book in Autumn Sands Twisted Hearts Love Story series. It is a great read and I am looking forward to the next book (hopefully the writer will not keep us waiting too long!).
It is a very emotional and painful book that pulled me in from the first page – the way Autumn writes, it creates images in your head and you ‘watch’ the book while reading it. It is both a blessing and a curse, in Bedlam’s case the curse is that the writer touches upon many important and painful issues such as impact of having grown up in foster care as a child of addicts, domestic violence, abuse, rape … I cried, a lot but I think that shows how well the book was written as how could something that deals with such serious matters be light and funny? No way!
The protagonists of the first book are Anaya and Tony and the antagonist is Ignacio. There are couple of other great ‘supporting’ characters and I hope some of them get their own story (actually I do know that Trick gets his story next!). There are a few surprising twists that I did not see coming but of course when they were revealed, I went like “duh, how did I not see it coming!” The story keeps you guessing and I personally could not put the book down until I had finished it so be warned! I recommend the book and wish you great hours filled with great writing!

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