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Reviewed by Makeda Cummings for Readers' Favorite
A Tainted Heart Bleeds by Sophie Barnes is an exciting suspense thriller featuring a dynamic husband and wife team. When Lady Eleanor is brutally murdered in her home, Adrian Croft is asked to investigate the case and bring the murderer to justice. Samantha Croft, his loving and devoted wife, isn't all she appears to be. In reality, Samantha is a highly trained spy, and unknown to her, Adrian is aware of her identity and betrayal. Thus begins a thrilling and unpredictable cat-and-mouse game between them both. As Adrian races to discover the murderer's identity, Samantha is committed to assisting and protecting her husband. However, deception, scheming, and secrets seem to permeate the air. Will Adrian ever trust Samantha again? Can they uncover the hidden plots before it is too late? Amidst their love/hate tango, how will their compelling story end?
This novel shows a brilliant blend of mystery, drama, intrigue, and romance. I love how Sophie Barnes develops its complex but exciting plot. The action-packed elements are tied together nicely. Essentially, while Adrian and Samantha work together to apprehend Lady Eleanor's murderer, concurrently, the police are determined to uncover evidence that Adrian is involved in criminal activities. Samantha has to use her skills as a trained spy to hinder the police investigation and protect Adrian simultaneously. A truckload of suspense is weaved into the storyline, which gives rise to numerous unexpected twists and turns, making this novel impossible to put down. This edgy and engaging story will keep readers guessing what new surprising reveal awaits them around every corner. A Tainted Heart Bleeds is reminiscent of films like Mr. & Mrs. Smith and Salt. It will captivate fans of suspenseful thrillers straight away.
