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King of Pain: Beautiful Edition (Damaged Hearts Book 1)

JP Joseph
4.6 / 5.0
Published: 2026

Description

Ant and Chance share a bond forged in the fires of youth, but as they grow, the lines between friendship and something much deeper begin to blur. This is not a typical romance; it is a raw, genre-bending journey that weaves together the grit of the mafia underworld, the high-stakes intensity of football, and a touch of the supernatural. When ghosts of the past refuse to stay buried and personal demons threaten to tear their world apart, Ant and Chance must decide if their connection is strong enough to survive the wreckage. This beautiful edition invites readers to return to a story that has captivated hearts across the globe. It serves as a perfect sanctuary for those who crave a narrative that is as psychologically complex as it is emotionally explosive. With the addition of exclusive bonus material, this version offers even more depth to a love story that fans describe as an absolute must-read. If you are searching for a tale that features the sweet ache of friends-to-lovers tension combined with the dark, exhilarating stakes of a world where love is the ultimate weapon, look no further. Prepare to be consumed by a romance that stays with you long after the final page.

Customer Reviews

Top 3 from Amazon
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Roxanna
March 2, 2026
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2025 top read of the year

One of my top reads of the year!!! Had to have this beautiful edition for my shelf with bonus material. Just to read this again and again
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Alaine McDaniel
April 25, 2026

Beautiful

King of Pain- JP Joseph Narrated by Devon Ryder and Lance Greenfield Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️ Narration 🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧 This book was so heartbreakingly beautiful. I kept dragging it out because 1. I knew with a title like King of Pain, some heartbreaking stuff was going to come up and 2. I didn’t want it to end. I absolutely loved how their relationship progressed through friendship first. It is a bit of a slow burn but once they get cooking, the spice be spicing! I don’t even know what else to say other than I absolutely loved this so much. Devon and Lance did an absolute incredible job on the narration. The they played Ant and Chance to perfection! Perfect cast for these two characters!
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Leah M. Woods
May 4, 2026

4⭐ Solid Debut Novel

4⭐ Wow this does not read like a Debut at all! I really enjoyed this one & its 80s music vibe. Chance & Anthony really hit it off early on & have great chemistry. Both are also running from a traumatic past so they each have their own demons to overcome. I loved how slowly Chance pursued Ant & gave him time & space to acknowledge his feelings. Their flirty banter had me blushing too. I loved watching them slowly fall in love & help each other heal. However, I will say that at ONE POINT in the storyline I was so mad at Chance! I didn’t think I’d forgive him for what happened, however once we get the details & THE WHY behind his actions, he earns your forgiveness. Their love is really beautiful once everything is forgiven. The friend group is outstanding. The found family was perfect. I’m definitely interested in book two’s storyline.