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Wicked Poison #2

My Wicked Heart

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He's an ex-convict.

I am the prized daughter of a family known for their name.

We always knew it couldn't work, but that didn't mean we wouldn't try.

But when we did, it was all torn apart.

He was locked away.

And I was helpless to stop the mass destruction that followed.

He was wicked to my heart.

And just like poison, the effects can be dangerous.

197 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 9, 2021

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T.L. Smith

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USA Today Best Selling Author T.L. Smith loves to write her characters with flaws so beautiful and dark that you can’t turn away from. Her books have been translated into several languages. If you don’t find her in her home town of Queensland, Australia you can usually find her travelling around the world to sitting on a beach in Bali, to exploring Alcatraz in San Francisco or walking the streets of New York.



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February 25, 2021
All the feels and so much more!



The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: ❤️💙💜💛💚
Heat/Steam: 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Story/Plot: 📙📕📗📘📙
World building: 🌎🌏🌍🌎🌏
Character development: 👤👤👤👤👤

The Hero(s): August – Recently got out of jail for a crime where he was set up by his boss, Josh for wanting to get out of the crime business. August killed Josh when Josh kidnapped and held August’s sister Paige hostage at knifepoint.

The heroine: Rylee - a rich girl from the other side of the tracks, she broke up with her abusive boyfriend Anderson and fell in love with August after he came home from prison. She has a brother, Beckham who is a senior in high school and was in love with Paige. Rylee also has a twin sister Rhianna whom she goes to whenever she needs support. Rhianna is dating Noah, who is lawyer and best friend of August.

The Love Story: August continues to think Rylee is too good for him and wants to keep her away.



I loved this book, it was tragic and filled with sadness and yearning. It was very different from the first book. I was so mad at August, most of his choices are cruel and not in a way that anti-Hero’s are often cruel, he generally thinks he is doing the right thing but is just cruel and he knows what he is doing will hurt her. I found myself hoping Rylee could hurt him back just as much, without being consciously cruel. Though these feelings didn’t distract from the story, they were just part of “all the feels”, that make some books so good!



Note to T.L. Smith: I really want Beckham’s story! Please don’t have him fall in love with the woman who just became his assistant. I hate it when authors always seem to feel they have to use two people from a previous story for the next one. Only one is fine to use with a new love interest. 😉

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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February 8, 2021
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My Wicked Heart wasted no time getting right back into the swing of things. With a cliffhanger in My Beautiful Poison that was heartburn worthy inducing, I needed answers and I needed them now. These were two people who were from the opposite side in every way and somehow, they managed to find each other, create a bond, fall in love and be awakened by secrets and tragedy that would change them both.

I have been not so patiently for this book to come out and when I tell you that my excitement level was through the roof on this one, believe me it was. That all changed when I got to the half way mark and my feelings started to dwindle a bit but that was nothing compared to the “wtf did you really go there”? moment I experienced after.

First and foremost I have to say that regardless of how I felt about the twist that was included in this story, this author did one hell of a job with her characters. I loved almost all of them and I really liked Rylee as a female heroine and her family. She was strong when she needed to be most of the time, extremely protective, and she told you exactly how she felt. The problem that I had with this story was the plot twist that literally felt like someone punched me in the gut.

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I love a good plot twist especially one that I didn't see coming but this one right here? was a huge no no. It made me dislike a character that I had so much love for in the beginning and I just couldn't wrap my brain around these new turn of events. I was pissed and quite frankly, disappointed. I also wished that we would have gotten to explore more about August’s past as well. There is no doubt in my mind that if that situation was avoided, I would have enjoyed this book a lot more but sadly that was not the case.

I know a lot of people are excited to read the conclusion to Rylee and August’s story and even though certain things didn't work for me, I truly think that they're still going to love not only seeing this couple in a somewhat new setting, but also feel the familiarity that they bring.


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February 14, 2021
***5 "Forever and ever!!!" stars***

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"Do you think we were broken before we even started?"

This book hurt me sooo much!!! So much!!!
After reading the first part of this beautiful, but poisoned as it seems story, I was anticipating the second part so much and OMG!!!! I've read it in one go, mostly because after a big twist in the middle that hurt me irreparably, i needed some kind of redemption for our heroes...
What I can not deny is that from the very first moment I had an ache in my chest of everything that were taking place and for the things that would followed after...
You hurt me, T.L. Smith!!! You hurt me sooo much!!! Honestly, I don't know how I will get over it!!!

"I'll miss you, August Trouble. You and your wicked heart."
...I looked her one last time and imprint her in my memory.
What a beautiful memory it is, and what a wicked heart I have.


August and Rylee were from the wrong sides of the track, but somehow, they defended the odds and they fell for each other. Unfortunately, there were people that didn't want to let them get a break and in the ending of the first book had happened things that left them damaged... As single units and as a couple...
The things that had happened in here left me restless and breathless...
I won't lie to you... Around 50% I was balling my eyes out from the crying... Why??? Just... why, Mrs. Smith???

"Think of me as a moment in time... You were my favorite moment in time if that's any consolation."
"I don't want to be a moment, August."
"It's all we get."


Since this is the second and last part of a duet, I can not say to you much about the plot... But there were twists in here that were living you aching and wrecked you down... I know that I'm repeating myself, but even now, I can not understand August's decisions!!! For God's sake!!! I just wanted to shake him up and put some sense into him, cause without a reason he destroyed Rylee and his life because of his insecurities!!! Honestly, I can't get over the things that he did after... My heart is still bleeding!!!
But still... I can not hate August. I fell in love with him and his kind heart in the first book and I can forgive him, cause I know that his actions were coming from a good place. Still... Not right, man!!! Not right!!!

"I tried to be a better man. I really did. For them. For her. But I think once you know who you really are, there is no escaping it. I am not a good man. I am anything but."

As for Rylee??? I loved this woman. She was kind, strong, loyal and she was loving with everything she had... My heart was breaking for her... The betrayal hit me like it had happened to me and I was rooting for her...
She and August were amazing together and I'm so sad that they had to live through all these ugly things in order to find each other again...

"I've loved him for a long time, and I think, no matter what, I always will. Even when he breaks my heart."

All the feels, you guys!!!! This book gave me all the feels!!!
I laughed, I cried, I got really mad, I was broken, but I loved this story and the characters with everything I had.
I missed an epilogue, but i believe that the next story will be about Beckham, so I assume that we will see more of August and Rylee...
This was a difficult and antsy story, with many twists that you wouldn't believe, but it was worth it!!
Thank you for this ride, Mrs. Smith!!! Can't wait for more!!!

"Somewhere along the way, our wicked hearts collided, and the poison remained, coursing just under the surface, waiting to ignite. We are slaves to each other and she will always be it for me no matter what."

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February 23, 2021



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Star Rating : 4/5 Stars

POV : Dual

Cliffhanger : None

Hero : August

Heroine : Rylee

Pace of the story : Moderate

Angst Rating : 6/10

Heat Rating : 5/10

Triggers Involved : Past Abuse

Plot Summary :
August Went in for a crime that was never his. After getting out of jail , the only thing he wanted was revenge. His plans took a sudden turn when he met his match. Rylee was everything he wanted and protected. She was simply too good for him.

Overall Opinion :
Good god , it feels like I have been waiting for this book since ages! After the ending of the first part of the duet , I knew I wanted this one so bad. August and Rylee have one hell of a tale that shook me to the very core and made me yearn so much more.

It was full of sadness and heartbreak. I loved the way August always protects Rylee and kept her at a pedestal and respected her. Rylee never thought she would find love as fierce as she did with August. He owned her entire soul and now that love was at risk. There enemies were back to play and this time they weren't leaving before destroying these two. Highly recommended to all the second chance contemporary lovers out there!

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May 9, 2021




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It's been 5 long years since Rylee's seen the love of her life, August. She's moved past whatever it was they had (or so she tries to convince herself), thinking she'll never see him again. Then one day he's just there. No one's more surprised to see him than she is. She's got something to tell him, something she had tried to tell him after he left, but she literally couldn't find him. She hired private investigators and everything, and never once found a trace of him. Now he's back. How will he (and she) react to the big reveal?



The conclusion to Rylee and August's story was not quite what I had been expecting. Not that I didn't enjoy it, because I did. It was just less intense and much calmer than I had been expecting, given how crazy My Beautiful Poison was. I like the way they came back together, though, how much each had grown, especially August, and I could feel their love, their love that had always been there even while they were apart. I wish there had been an epilogue, though, and it's the main reason for 4 rather than 5 stars.



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1,243 reviews192 followers
January 30, 2021
The conclusion to this second chance romance was unexpected, because it was better than I even hoped! The author will tear you apart before she pieces your heart back together. The angst was so real as I watched Rylee face his return. The man who walked away was back just as she was finally trying to move on.

A love that could never be severed, or so she thought. When he left and she couldn’t find him, she never thought she would see him again. It’s been five years but she’s never stopped loving him. She’s trying to move on without him.

August left town when his life got torn apart. It was his only way to survive. Losing his sister wrecked him. He was spiraling and knew if he didn’t leave, he would end up back in prison. He moved on with his life because he never thought he would see Rylee again.

August is back in town for a quick trip, but when he runs into Rylee his plans all change. He thought she was his past, but now all he sees is a future with her.

There should be an angst warning on this one!!! I loved it. I felt Rylee’s pain in loving August, but wanting to keep him at arms length. He had some secrets, both new and old that he needed to share. Rylee would need to accept his past if she wanted a future. Their love was strong even when they were apart. Their attraction was just as intense, but it became more. A mutual respect and love developed because of their shared past, making for a great start to their HEA.
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January 31, 2021
I’m so conflicted about this review. On the one hand I loved Rylee & her family (minus her mom), I loved the writing & I liked the ending. But on the other hand I didn’t really like the journey these two went on to get to the ending. I was frustrated with August. I didn’t agree with any of the decisions he made or why he made them. No way I’d have been as forgiving as Rylee. To be truthful any chance of me liking him just flew out the window in this book.

Rylee proved how strong she was as a single independent woman. But then I thought she caved way too easily for August. I loved her relationship with her siblings though & the bond they all shared that grew even stronger as the years passed. I’d love to read Beckham’s story for sure.

The drama with Anderson was a surprise but I’m happy we get closure with that. Even though I didn’t like how their journey played out, T.L. still had the amazing way of weaving words to keep me going right till the end no matter how unhappy I was with August.
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3,459 reviews140 followers
February 5, 2021
3.5 Stars

Waiting on this second book had me anxious and excited for what was to come. One thing I really enjoyed was getting to know Rylee and her group of friends and family with one notable exception her mother. T L Smith never fails to draw me into her stories her writing intrigues me and keeps me guessing.

For me there was an air of melancholy sadness about this instalment that was there for a large part of the book. I loved the passionate relationship between August and Rylee in book one, I could feel it bubbling and crackling in the air as I was reading and this was missing. To say I was routing for this couple was an understatement even when August was at his surly uncommunicative best my love of him as a character never wavered. When he comes back and you had to know he would I hated him for his choices and the decisions he made. I don't care that he had his reasons he was wrong and gave something away that he can never take back. One thing I really dislike is when a woman who was previously written as strong independent and someone who has come to realise their own worth caves too quickly when the man comes back. I would have liked not to see Rylee give in as easily as she did because I'm not sure how quickly he would have chosen her if the situation wasn't forced on him.

So whilst I enjoyed the writing and the ending the journey to get to it left me with a feeling of sadness.
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1,516 reviews613 followers
February 16, 2021
This only gets a second star from me because I did legitimately like the first book in the duet, but... talk about a hot mess. So disappointing. The first book in this dark and twisty duet held my attention from start to finish, and I ended up devouring it in one sitting. I wasn't sure that I loved every bit of it, but there was some great potential in the relationship, and the author's writing style is just so, so easy to binge. This half of the duet? If you threw every trope or twist that I hate into one book and called it a romance, this is what you'd get.

The story picks up right where the last one left off, so it's imperative that you read the books in order. This one gets much darker and has a lot more angst. I won't spoil the main storyline, but I need to spoil a few elements so that I can explain what DIDN'T work for me, so fair warning. There's an extended separation that leads to the relationship disintegrating, and everything that I liked about it completely evaporated. Add in some OM drama (with an explicit scene), and some OW drama (that's even more problematic), and this fell apart for me. And I'm not even going to go into the other stuff that didn't work.

I don't see myself ever reading another book by this author, it was that disappointing. I appreciated receiving an early copy (and am voluntarily leaving a review), but this was not good.
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1,079 reviews309 followers
February 9, 2021
Rocky road

This story generated heart-wrenching emotion throughout as it wove a captivating, angst-filled drama with a touch of romantic suspense. In book 2, Rylee and August tread upon their rocky relationship; Rylee ever giving, ever demonstrative in her love of August, and August, emotionally closed. Home events have made him into the man he doesn't want to be, but have been compelled to become, and all the while believing he is not good enough for Rylee. What happens as his belief in his unworthiness stands? Their tumultuous tale unfolds.

Great pace and flow, neither too fast nor overly descriptive for the sake of unwarranted detail, with sufficient amount of dialogue and points of view, I was unable to put this book down the entire read. The plot, so full of drama and all the feels, was mesmerizing. This author has an engaging writing style that ensnares you until your mind becomes so immersed in the events that you lose awareness of your surroundings. You realize, in fact, you are not a character in the book. In effect, the storytelling was excellent, and character development, skillful.

Character development was good, meaningful, and side characters -- lovable and contemptible -- were fundamental to the depth of the plot line -- Rhianna and Noah; Beckham, the parents, Holden, Winter, Summer, Glenn, Anderson, Mary, and others. All characters and their contribution bolstered to the happenings in the story. My issue: August's backstory might have been explored more. While I understood his history and the root of his motivations, just a bit of writing on his backstory would have helpful to fully resolve his character, his choices as, and this is the part of the story I was not easily able to reconcile -- the ease of his return, his divestiture of his current home life, and Rylee's acceptance. These were a bit hard to swallow amid all the angst, personal and life changes, as well as soul searching. Definitely no character was perfect, but the balance of giving, forgiveness, and acceptance, and therefore, believability, was skewed with Rylee appearing again the more virtuous, loyal, and supportive.

As usual, the steam was steadfast, blazing; the attraction between Rylee and August was simply off-the-charts. Character development demonstrated this couple was made for each other. Platonic sentiments, friendships and familial love were also expressive.

Overall, excellent story, emotionally challenging, memorable moments, and some unforgettable characters. The book ended on a happy for now, no epilogue to wrap things up yet, and hopefully there are more stories in this world. I would love to read about Beckham. This author is a future favorite.
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1,324 reviews22 followers
February 1, 2021
This book delivered all the answers that I was wanting. I was heartbroken and totally angry, at the end of My Beautiful Poison. In saying that the heartbreak was completely heeled before it was broken again. Would just be a lie. TL Smith manages to destroy me everytime she writes a book.

The emotions that flowed when reading this book were often too much. Rylee was left reeling from August's departure in book one and at the start of this book. When we fast forward five years. We are totally surprised with what we find. Rylee has a secret and when August comes back into town, he know he can't leave again. But he has a secret. One that will break Rylee's heart.

I can't say no more than I already have, I would ruin far too much. But know its fantastic, full of angst but it's also full smiles and laughter. They are some beautiful characters that steal the show but you'll have to read to find out the answer to that.

This book is a total recommend from me. But you must read book one before you embark on this last installment of this duet. All that's left to say is. What a beautiful love story.
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577 reviews
February 9, 2021
A thrilling conclusion to the Wicked Poison duet. My Wicked Heart brought out a myriad of emotions. It picked up from where the first book ended and it completely surprised me from the start, throwing in some twists I could not see coming. I loved the dynamic between Rylee and August. They make a great couple, with him being all dark and broody (most of the time I wanted to strangle him for being so stubborn, but at some level, I could understand his reasons for acting that way) and Rylee being sassy, outspoken and wearing her heart on her sleeve. They had explosive chemistry and their banter was entertaining. The storyline was suspenseful, full-on action, and some drama that resolved fairly quick. It was an addictive read that had me reading way past my bedtime. I recommend reading this book duet!
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1,273 reviews26 followers
February 11, 2021
What an epic conclusion in this duet. Book two picks up right where book one left off and stole my heart and ripped it out all in one sweep. Rylee's character development made me feel so proud of her as a reader and I loved her personal growth with a surprise circumstance. August killed me with his broody tendencies and I wanted to shake some sense into him. I love how the author through in a fantastic twist just to make sure I was captivated and wouldn't let go of this story

HIghly recommend!!!
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1,047 reviews207 followers
February 8, 2021
I’m so excited to dig right in after the crazy cliffhanger in My Beautiful Poison. What will happen to August Trouble after the events in book one? He is really trying to make a better life for himself but his past keeps coming back to mess it up. Will Rylee Harley be able to rescue August from himself or will he finally push her away for good. He thinks she is too good for him but she is just what he needs. This story will grip at your heart and not let go until the very end. Tragedy, revenge and healing are what you experience in this opposites attract romance. “My Soul Isn’t Perfect”...”No, I Guess I Tainted It, Didn’t I.” My heart broke for August and I just want him to find his happiness. I can’t say much more as I don’t want to spoil anything but I will say there is a major twist that you won’t see coming!! I’m still not sure how I feel about it. This is well written and these characters really make you feel a range of emotions. A must read romance with all the feels! Told in dual POV

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1,184 reviews15 followers
February 11, 2021
“It was meant to be this way. I had you for a moment, so I could have her for a lifetime,”

My Wicked Heart is the second book in the Wicked Poison duet. You need to read My Beautiful Poison first if you haven’t. After that cliffhanger I was not so patiently waiting for the conclusion. I always find myself reading Ms Smith’s books into the wee hours of the morning. I just can’t put them down. I loved the volatile relationship between August and Rylee in the first book but it was lack lustre and didn’t reach the same heights in this book. However I still loved all of the characters, even those we love to hate.

Although I thoroughly enjoyed My Wicked Heart it felt rushed at times, without the necessary buildup of scenarios. It was as if a switch had been flipped at the beginning of the book August was angry, but passionate even though he lost focus on his prize. By the end he had lost it altogether and was portrayed as the perfect boyfriend. August was a born protector, loved passionately and lived dangerously. I couldn’t fathom why or how he could throw Rylee’s love away, only to move on. I was aghast and disappointed at his actions. I’m left wondering if Mary didn’t make the decision she did, what would he of done? I’m thinking he’d still be unavailable.

I was happy that Anderson and the mother from hell, got their just deserts. Rylee’s mother was a piece of work, but I did get some clarity even though she is not getting any mother of the year awards. I’ve preordered My Cruel Lover because I need more of Beckham’s story. There’s also a certain girl I’m hoping might finally find the one, instead of holding onto someone else’s man.
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114 reviews3 followers
June 14, 2021
Okay, this book was one of the worst books I’ve ever read! It sucks, it seemed like H didn’t love h at all. He always tells her she the only one he loves but he’s actions says something else. And also the H is married, fucking MARRIED, wtf! He’s married to Jancita ( now Mary), at least i hope that’s her name, he says that he married her just so she can change her name but he had sex with her many times?! And than when the H and h are close again Jancita’s like I know you don’t love me so i just gonna go out of your way so u can be with the women u love and mind the fact that all is happening when H is crushing after h, tells her he’s in love with her and wants to be with her, so obviously his response should be- yes I totally agree. WRONG he tells Jancita that he loves her and she shouldn’t leave while holding her hips in his hands and touching her cheek while the h is watching?! And it’s like around chapter 20-something, to the end. Sorry but this is not romance book, just waste of my time! Don’t recommend at all!😩😤 also first book had some much potential if h wasn’t constantly pinning after H and he wasn’t rejecting her again, again and again!
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454 reviews
April 22, 2021
1.5 stars . Darn, I loved the first book; and until the OW drama, which just killed any notion of romance for this couple. You can not expect one to love someone just by saying it . His actions , killed it . It was so deflating. Then to literally sleep with Rylee again the day his wife leaves . How does one root for that character. Sucks. Because first book was solid 4.5 stars.
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1,076 reviews90 followers
February 22, 2021
4.5 stars!!


This is book two in the “Wicked Poison” series and can not be read as a stand alone. Also, this does not end in a cliffhanger.






Wow!! Ok the first book had me dying. I needed this book like immediately! I got behind due to the move and then the ice storm and you all know the story. Anyway so I just picked this book up yesterday. I was so mad when I had to put it down. I just kept thinking about it. I love this series so hard!!

Now, you start off exactly where book one ends. Shit is going crazy. Blood is shed. Tears are cried. This is craziness. Then we fast forward 5 years. What I think is absolutely wonderful about this book is that it is like you met a whole new cast. They all grew up. I really enjoyed that part.


“...Think of me as a moment in time,” he says, and I shake my head at his words. “You were my favorite moment in time if that’s any consolation.”



My favorite person is Rylee. She really grew on me. The strength she possessed and she was never petty. When I say that is she did everything right. When you meet Winter you will understand. The little fucker August is amazing as well. So sexy and alpha. I was upset with him. Really upset with him but he won me back as well. Same with Beckham. And while we are on the subject of Beckham, can I say I really hope to get his story. Maybe with a certain secretary?!?!! Let’s not forget the piece of shit Anderson, I still hate him with every bone in my body. Enough said.





My only criticism is the end felt rushed and was just like that’s it?!?! But the story was great. I love the twists.

This was a quick and easy weekend read. It was funny, scary, twisted, sexy, hopeful, sad and loving. What more could you want from a book?!!!

** I received this book as an ARC and in return gave my honest review **




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706 reviews19 followers
February 9, 2021
Actual rating 4.5

I’ve seen books of this series so much lately so I knew I needed to dive into this headfirst ASAP.
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And I wasn’t disappointed. The first book had me on the edge of my seat by the end and I almost threw my phone till I remembered I had the arc for this and dived straight in. This book definitely didn’t hold anything back! The emotional ride was definitely worth it and my favourite part, and yes it was my favourite despite having my emotions go through the ringer.
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The two characters could not be more opposite if they tried and I loved watching them come together, bond and have this undeniable and unbreakable bond. The romance is swoon worthy and I loved it. The work they put in to get there was well worth the journey and I am no doubt a huge fan of both characters!
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Both or even all characters were written well and had amazing character development. There was so much that went into them that you truly felt connected to the characters. Rylee is queen in my opinion and reminded me so much of myself when it comes to her family and her protective nature. I loved it. The world build is great. There’s so much detail and definition, there is a clear image when reading and doesn’t leave you guessing. It was so vibrant and tangible it made the experience of reading so much fuller.
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To say I ended the book shook is an understatement. It took me a beat to put my thoughts together for this review but I finally managed it even though in my head I still have ‘wtf’ on repeat. I love when plot twists come from left field! I don’t mind when a story has a little predictability to it but the excitement of the out of this world plot twists really does it for me. I never would have seen that coming and I both loved and hated it but I’m thinking I loved it more.
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This was an incredible read and I cannot wait to see what this author has next!
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1,034 reviews146 followers
February 10, 2021
My Wicked Heart book two in the Wicked Poison series picks up moments after book one ends and it leads on a journey that will make you beyond mad, it will make your stomach fall and finally it will give you all the warm feels that you could hope to feel for Rylee and August.

This book starts out utterly heartbreaking for not only August but Rylee too. As days pass August only pushes Rylee further away until one night leaves them breathless and naked. When Rylee wakes up the next day August is gone and while she might have expected it, it doesn't make it any less hard for her. Next thing you know five years have passed and the ending you hoped for Rylee and August seems further and further away.

When a chance meeting puts them face to face years later the outcome is what neither one of them expected but the love, they have for one another is still obvious. Naturally, there are more obstacles in the way than either of them faced. Each one coming out of the darkness making them think that their moment together is all it will ever be, just a moment. A moment where they were everything to each other. As their story unfolds years later the love, they shared for one another is still very present. After the dust settles and hearts are broken will August and Rylee end up together?

The ending for August and Rylee was exactly what I was hoping for. It might not have played out the way I expected but I was very happy, nonetheless. Now we get Beckham's story and I have a feeling that August's story was a cake walk compared to Beckham's.

Profile Image for Lisa Daniels.
80 reviews11 followers
February 10, 2021

My Wicked Heart by T.L. Smith had everything I was looking for! Sensuality, suspense, drama, twists, and angst. Everything I crave and expect in one of T.L.’s books. She even threw in a bit of darkness that I never knew I needed before finding one of her books!

A flawlessly written sequel about an ex-con and a ‘rich girl’, their story ended so suddenly in the last installment with quite a cliffhanger. I was dying to see what happened next. The story picks up telling how their lives were both changed by unfortunate circumstances and takes us in a direction I could have never imagined possible.

TL broke my heart in so many ways with August and Rylee’s story and had me wanting to scream and curse at her before the story was even half through. My heart broke for so many characters but also felt overwhelming joy for the others. I can’t contemplate how the author does it. It baffles me with how she manages to amaze me with every word. Every book. They keep getting better. She definitely has my praise for this one. For someone to make you feel so many emotions with a single story, it’s astounding!

I want to say more but I feel it’s unfeasible without giving spoilers and that’s something I most certainly do not want to do. You NEED to read this book. You NEED to feel all the emotions for yourself. Experience the rollercoaster, the twists, the turns, and suspense for yourself! I highly recommend My Wicked Heart by TL Smith and guarantee you won’t regret reading it!
Profile Image for Kari Hansen.
10.1k reviews84 followers
February 9, 2021
When tragedy strikes rather than facing it together August decides Rylee deserves so much more than he can offer so he just disappears. Rylee was devastated but with the help of friends and family she has picked up the pieces and created a new life for herself, but everything comes crashing down when years later a chance encounter turns both their worlds upside down.

It may have been chance, or it may have been fate that has August’s world colliding with Rylee once again. Seeing her again wasn’t supposed to happen but once he does walking away is no longer an option. Neither they nor their lives are the same so once all is revealed the toll on their hearts is immense and the outcome uncertain.

Rylee shows how strong and resilient she truly is while August’s decisions although painful were made with the best of intentions as they take us on an emotional ride we won’t soon forget.
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74 reviews26 followers
March 20, 2021
**2.7 / 5**

Pov - Dual

Hero - August

Heroine - Rylee

Cliffhangers- Nope

Standalone - Nope

Triggers - Child abuse

I expected something more. Much more technically. This story was utter bullshit compared to the first one. The first book was pretty good. This one proved to be that bad.

I know August was hurt. I know he needed time to heal but what he did was not done! Like he just hurt Rylee so much..so so much when she layed her bare soul to him.
Ryle was a very strong woman. She was independent and not spoilt. She loved August too much and at some point I literallythought that he did not deserve her. Not at all!

He never spoke to her and just listened like a bastard knowing that she was hurting so much. He lost his sister but he needed Rylee. After all what happened the solution is not always to walk away.
He freaking got married and to Mary aka Jacintia! Like what in the name of hell ! I understand he moved on and helped her but still ..he is a bastard. He married Mary and then just left. I mean it's crazy like they never even showed a good bond between Oliver and August. Both Mary and Oliver deserved better.
I really could not take so much drama at some time. The story kept dragging and it was so frustrating! He should have told about his past much before. People judged him without knowing. A part of why people hates him is his fault. He took too much weight on him. All the time

Winter was amazing! I loved her character. Two whole stars are literally for her! Her relation with Beckham was beautiful! Then it was Rhianna . She was the best sister one can ever have. She went thorough hell with Rylee and was always with her. I adored their sisterhood and one more star for her.

I was happy for August's mother. She made an effort to change and did well. My heart broke for Glenn and Beckham. I really want someone to mend Beckham's heart. After Paige passed away it was really awful!

All over the story had its own bitter sweet moments. It was a moderate read for me. I really appreciated Rylee at the end for once not rushing things with August.

Can't wait for Beckham's book! :)

Ps : I thought Anderson would change for good. ..but somethings never change. If you know then you know :)


Profile Image for Nic Spears.
588 reviews41 followers
February 2, 2021
Talk about an overwhelming emotional rollercoaster!!!

I knew we would get one, but by hell I was not expecting it to be at the extent it was. From beginning rigjt to the end.

I felt for Rylee in this book, I really did. My heart hurt for her, and even after a revelation and answers were answered (which I had an inkling about) I still hurt for her.
She deserved so much love and happiness, and thsts all I wanted to see from her and August.

I loved everything about this book, I really did. It kept my attention from start to finish, so much so that I refused to go to sleep until I finished it...andnthet hasn't happened in a long time.

I liked that this was a bit different to what I'm used to with TL Smith. It was lovely little surprise and one that I recommend everybody to takena chance on.

This book, this duet deserves everyone to read it, and fall in love with the characters
Profile Image for Tami czenkus.
1,551 reviews19 followers
February 2, 2021
WOW! I seriously had to sit back and stare into space after I finished Wicked Heart!!
The emotions T.L Smith ripped from my soul were tremendous! I don't know how I made it through this book without throwing my kindle but I did, I came so darn close because there were so many WTF moments I thought my mind was going to explode. I went from loving August to loathing him back to loving him AND back again. This author is the queen of the anti hero while making you love him in the end no matter what happens throughout the book.
I loved Seeing Rhiannon and Noah and even Beckham which I can't wait to see him get his own story, because I know it will be a doozy!!
Rylee and Augusts story will leave your heart raw and battered but loved and repaired at the same time!!!!! I absolutely loved it!
Profile Image for Trish (Beautiful Chaos Reviews).
882 reviews22 followers
February 9, 2021
Finally! Being left with the Rylee and August cliffhanger at the end of My Beautiful Poison (you MUST read that first) only drove up the angst-o-meter until now. My Wicked Heart delivered the rest of the story, but it was not a comfortable journey. You were heartbroken for Rylee several times over, and yet you still wanted her with August. August still thinks he's not good enough--when in reality, he's one of the very best in this book. There's a tragedy, heartbreak, some violence, and a plot twist I did not see coming but made so much sense and brought the story to its best conclusion. TL Smith did a fantastic job of bringing a story of opposites coming together to create a most beautiful whole.
Profile Image for Heather Davidson-Norman.
227 reviews2 followers
February 18, 2021
ONE SITTING! I JUST FINISHED THIS BOOK IN ONE SITTING! AND I'm declaring this my latest five star read! I can't even begin to express how amazing this book is! The book picks up right where book one left off.. and it gets extreme real, REAL quick! Like doing a double take because WHAT DID I JUST READ!? So good! The chemistry between August and Rylee is the best! Like it's so much better than the previous books! I shed so many tears over them! Happy and sad ones. This book broke me then put me back together so many times! Ahhh! I loved it! The drama was just perfect (just like August and Rylee). Perfect amounts of drama and romance! One of the best enemies to lovers book series there is! Read this book! 5/5 stars!
1,335 reviews12 followers
February 3, 2021
My Wicked Heart, the conclusion of Rylee and August's story....and what a conclusion!

Book 1 ends in a cliffhanger, one that will have you one clicking this book and devouring it. But a word of warning....

You expect to come back, see him appear? For him to be ok? For her to be ok? For his story to come to light? What he went through? You expect a few surprises along the way? Some feels? And all the other stuff?
Well don't! T.L.Smith has outdone herself and completely blindsided me. The first chapter of this book? ARE YOU FREAKING SERIOUS?!? I actually had to stop and catch my breath! Trust me, you will be in shock! And all those other things you expect? They ain't gonna happen!!!

An absolute fantastic book, an excellent story, a lot of angst, heartache, shock, passion and undying connections!

Excellent!


I would love to have 'B's' story - just putting that out there 😘




*I voluntarily received an arc and this is my honest review.
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4,653 reviews45 followers
February 9, 2021
I have been waiting for the continuation of Rylee and August's story. Even though I secretly didn't want it to end! It was such a heartwarming story. Of course, it started off heartbreaking for both of them. It definitely put me on an emotional wringer this one. But that's why it's such a beautiful story!

There were a lot of things I didn't expect to happen, so it was just one surprise after another. August and Rylee undoubtedly do not have an easy journey. I mean, they barely just started, and then everything went sideways. This book gave me all the feels and I absolutely loved it🥰 The only thing that's missing is a really good epilogue. Other than that, go binge this one because you do not want to miss it!
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