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Heartbreaker

by Sarah MacLean · Hell's Belles #2 · 384 pages · Published February 2023
Spoiler-light guide Series order included Similar books included
3.93 / 5 across 8K ratings
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (4/5)

A steamy, feminist Adult historical romance built around scandal sheet, enemies to lovers, victorian. 384 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.

Best for readers who want…

Steamy. Feminist. Fun.

Steamy Feminist Fun

Mood Match

Steamy Feminist Fun
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Skip this book if…

  • You prefer completely clean, fade-to-black romance
  • You haven't read the earlier books in the Hell's Belles series

Content notes

Sexual Content
Scandal Sheet
Enemies to Lovers
Victorian
Book profile

Mood, trope, and intensity breakdown

How this book actually feels — based on mood analysis, not publisher blurbs.

Mood profile
Romance
70%
Fantasy
0%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
1/5
Spice
4/5
Core elements
Genre
Historical Romance
Moods
Steamy
Feminist
Fun
Key Tropes
Scandal Sheet
Enemies to Lovers
Victorian
Ending
Satisfying
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FAQ

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How spicy is Heartbreaker?

Spicy (4/5) — explicit content is a significant part of the story.

Do I need to read Heartbreaker in order?

Heartbreaker is book 2 in the Hell's Belles series. Reading in order is recommended.

Who would enjoy Heartbreaker?

Readers who love steamy and feminist stories with scandal sheet and enemies to lovers. Best suited for Adult readers and up.

What kind of read is Heartbreaker?

A steamy, feminist Adult historical romance built around scandal sheet, enemies to lovers, victorian. 384 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.

What are the content warnings for Heartbreaker?

Content notes include: sexual content. Sort By Cravings always flags these so you can make informed choices.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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