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Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Release & Review for Redeem (Bering Sea Crabbers #4) by Jessica Buss

Title: Redeem
Series: Bering Sea Crabbers Book 4
Author: Jessica Buss
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Tropes: Small Town; Second Chance; Secret Baby; Blue Collar; Past Abuse (FC); High School Sweethearts; First Everything; She Runs
Release Date: February 16, 2026









In fisherman tales, there's always talk about the one that got away… This is that story.

When they were in high school, Brock and Courtney felt they were destined to be together. They'd had their future all mapped out. Until a week before graduation, when two pink lines changed everything, diverting the course of the life they'd planned.

Young and scared, Courtney made the impossible decision to keep it a secret and leave their hometown, never planning to return, and breaking both their hearts in the process.

And for years, her plan works. Until her abusive father dies, leaving her mother rudderless in her newfound freedom. Returning home with her secret daughter is the only answer. But what will happen when she comes face-to-face with the past she's tried so hard to forget but couldn't?

Thirteen years after the only woman Brock has ever loved ran from the small Alaskan island they'd called home, he learns she's back—with a preteen daughter. Too many emotions and unanswered questions hang heavy between them. And when the answers are brought to light, the chasm between them widens further. Will it be possible for them to reconcile for their daughter's sake?


We were sad to see the series end, but we were happy that Brock found his happily ever after with his girls. The story was filled with emotions, family, friends, and second chances. , growth, and taking responsibility for your actions.

To be honest, we never really warmed up to Courtney as a character. While she was a wonderful mother and hard-working, it was hard to overlook the fact that she waited 13 years to make amends for her past choices.

Brock, on the other hand, was amazing after discovering he was a father. Despite his conflicting emotions, he prioritized getting to know his daughter and ensuring her well-being.
Althoughour feelings towards Courtney were mixed, we appreciated how the story unfolded, focusing on rebuilding relationships and navigating new beginnings. We also admired how Brock sought support from his friends and family during challenging times and handled a life-changing secret with grace.
 
Overall, the story evokes a range of emotions, drawing readers in and providing a glimpse into the lives of those who work at sea.











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Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Release & Review for Owning Jett by Lucy Lennox




Title: Owning Jett
Series: Made Marian Legacy #3
Author: Lucy Lennox
Genre: Gay Romance
Tropes: Accidental Rent Boy, Secret Relationship
Billionaire, Intrigue, Late Bi-Awakening
Release Date: February 17, 2026


BLURB

Two weeks. One villa. A dangerous game of seduction and lies.

My job is simple: get close, get the intel, get out.

Then Locke Maris walks into my op.

He’s cold. Controlled. Heir to a billion-dollar shipping fortune. And so aggressively straight he doesn’t even look at me twice…

Until he does.

Locke makes me an offer: play his assistant by day, be his secret lover by night, at a house party where the world’s elite will gather to sip champagne, enjoy the Italian sun… and play a dangerous game called Paxis. 

In this ancient variation of chess, humans are pawns and each coded move could start or stop wars. I should report this to my agency immediately. Walk away clean.

But I can’t walk away.

Because in the privacy of his suite, the moves Locke makes are just as dangerous, the words he murmurs in my ear as devastating, and the growing devotion I feel as destructive as any global war.

At the end of this, I’ll have to disappear like I always do.

I don’t get to want things that could ruin my cover—or my career.

But Locke Maris is ruthless about protecting what’s his, and as far as he’s concerned he owns me.

When everything falls apart, I’ll find out exactly how far he’ll go to keep me.






We were immediately captivated from the beginning to the end! At first glance, it appears to be a typical undercover-operation romance, but it quickly evolves into a more complex and engaging story. The push and pull between Locke and Jett creates tension that builds throughout the narrative.

We found Jett to be smart and sexy, and we found his vulnerability endearing. He was also funny, loved his witty banter, and those sexy boyish grins and his playful side.

Locke was definitely the dominant partner, controlled, sexy, demanding, a workaholic, and showed exceptional kindness to his employees. His whole life has been about control and success until one sexy dancer throws him all off kilter, as he has never been drawn to his own sex, yet this sexy dancer is never far from his thoughts.

This plot is full of amazing characters, unexpected twists, mystery, and suspense, witty banter, and delves into themes of vulnerability, dominace and the consequences of unexpected losses for two powerful men. The chemistry between Jett and Locke is explosively hot. Locke's composed demeanor makes every moment of vulnerability significant, as the progression from a business arrangement to a personal connection is expertly portrayed. Although we felt it was never about business, as Jett never let it be that, Jett was never good at hiding his feelings for the man. What sets this story apart is the authenticity of the emotional conflict. From the beginning of their dance, there have been secrets that are not contrived but essential, given the characters' identities and the risks involved.
The seamless integration of intrigue and intimacy thoroughly engaged us. As the story unfolds, the unraveling of events feels earned and explosively impactful. Outstanding! We loved everything about the story, and one of our favorite reads of the year and our favorite in the series, hands down.





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