Tastes just like danger: CROSS MY HEART.

Cross My Heart by Megan Collins
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Rosie has a new heart, but that hasn’t stopped her from dreaming of finding someone to steal it all over again. A year after a devastating breakup, she’s not only survived a heart transplant but is also helping out at her parents’ bridal shop—still holding on to the hope of true love. When she begins corresponding anonymously through DonorConnect, she starts to suspect that her donor heart once belonged to the late wife of famous author Morgan Thorne. As she digs deeper into Morgan’s life and his marriage to Daphne, unsettling questions arise. The more she learns, the more she wonders: Could Morgan have had a hand in his wife’s death? And can she trust him?

This is one of those wildly implausible yet utterly addictive books you can’t put down. Told through multiple perspectives—including Rosie and Morgan’s viewpoints, their DonorConnect messages, and Morgan’s emails to his best friend—the story unfolds with layers of mystery and intrigue. But no one here is entirely innocent. Rosie crosses some questionable lines, obsessively researching Morgan and even making a habit of walking her dog past his house. Meanwhile, Morgan charms through witty, poetic chats that might not be entirely his own words.

Rosie is sweet but incredibly naïve, making some exasperating decisions that will have readers wanting to shake some sense into her. Luckily, she has a fiercely protective best friend, Nina, and a budding friendship with Edith, a fellow dumped bride.

The book is packed with twists—some unpredictable, others fairly easy to spot. While one major reveal didn’t sit well with me personally, most readers seem to love this story. It delivers solid themes of friendship and self-acceptance, though it doesn’t quite reach the level of a truly unforgettable thriller (it’s no YOU, let’s be honest). Still, if you’re looking for a fast-paced, entertaining read, this one will keep you turning the pages.

Thank you to Atria Books and NetGalley for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review.

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