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Book Description
Harlow Dawson went through something terrible while working a case in Los Angeles. She fell in love. To be fair, the love part wasn’t so bad, but the betrayal left her devastated and in police custody. She returned home to decide how to move forward. One thing was for certain. Her life wouldn’t include Jensen Wiley. Two years later she’s back on her feet, working with her best friend, and building her business. She’s been falling for a new guy at The Hideout. Niall Griffen makes her feel safe. Until she learns his secret at the worst possible time.
Jensen Wiley has spent years working his way up in the criminal organization that took his brother’s life. The only thing that ever threatened to break his need for revenge was meeting Harlow Dawson. She became his partner until he realized she was being drawn into the darkest part of the organization. He had very little time to get her out and didn’t think she would go quietly. He knows his betrayal saved her life, but he hasn’t stopped loving her. Now they’re in the same city and he needs someone watching over her. He means to keep his distance until she walks right into the middle of his mission.
Niall Griffen has worried about his best friend, Jensen, for years. When Jensen asks him to watch over the woman he loves, Niall reluctantly agrees. The trouble is he falls for her too. If nothing happens, he doesn’t feel there’s any reason to talk to his friend about their unrequited love triangle. But after one night together changes everything, Niall knows he needs a new plan to make sure no one gets their heart broken. The good news? Harlow comes from a family with an interesting dynamic. He just might be able to make this work for all of them.
Things begin to unravel when Jensen’s past comes back to haunt him and the man he’s been hunting threatens to turn the tables on him. Protecting Harlow is now the only priority and might just send them all right into the relationship they all need.
About Lexi Blake & Sophia Oak
Lexi Blake - New York Times bestselling author Lexi Blake lives in North Texas with her husband and three kids. Since starting her publishing journey in 2010, she's sold over three million copies of her books. She began writing at a young age, concentrating on plays and journalism. It wasn't until she started writing romance that she found success. She likes to find humor in the strangest places and believes in happy endings.
For more information about her books, her appearances, and her wacky life, visit her Facebook page at AuthorLexiBlake.
Sophia Oak - A lifetime devotee to the written word, Sophie published her first novel this year. Prior to becoming a novelist, she worked in theater and comic books. She lives in Fort Worth, Texas with her husband and three precocious children, who wonder when mom is going to write a book they will be allowed to read. Her answer: probably never. Sophie believes in happy endings for everyone, no matter how extreme the story. Her stories may feature some of the fringe elements of sexuality, but at heart they are always about love.
My Thoughts
The Reluctant Siren by Lexi Blake and Sophie Oak is part of the Tesas Siren Legacy series. Brought to life by the supremely talented cast of narrators, Kitty Bang, Lee Samuels, and Ryan West. This story takes you on an emotional ride.
We meet Harlow, a woman scarred by a past she desperately wants to leave behind. While working a case in Los Angeles, she experienced profound love followed by devastating betrayal, culminating in her return home to Texas under police custody. Determined to rebuild, she focuses on her private investigation agency co-owned with her best friend, certain her life will no longer include Jensen Wiley, the man who broke her heart.
Two years later, Harlow is cautiously opening herself up to love again with Niall Griffen, a new presence at "The Hideout" who makes her feel secure—until his hidden connection to her past surfaces at the most inopportune moment.
Unbeknownst to Harlow, Jensen Wiley has spent years infiltrating the criminal organization responsible for his brother's death. His focused quest for revenge was only ever complicated by his feelings for Harlow. Recognizing the danger she was in, he made the difficult decision to betray her to ensure her safety, a choice that saved her life but cost him their relationship. Now, finding themselves in the same city again, Jensen tries to keep his distance while simultaneously asking his best friend, Niall Griffen, to watch over her.
Niall reluctantly agrees but finds himself falling for Harlow too. After a pivotal night changes everything, Niall realizes he must find a way to navigate this complex emotional landscape without anyone getting hurt. Fortunately, Harlow's upbringing within an unconventional family (her parents' story, "Siren Unleashed," features a polyamorous relationship) offers a potential path forward for them all.
The situation intensifies when Jensen's past catches up to him, and the very man he's been hunting threatens to turn the tables. Protecting Harlow becomes the paramount concern, potentially forcing all three into the unconventional but ultimately fulfilling relationship they might secretly need.
This installment can be enjoyed as a standalone but is enriched by its connection to an interconnected series, featuring characters from Lexi Blake's other works and focusing on the second generation from the original Texas Sirens series. It's a why-choose, MFM, small-town Texas romance that blends slow-burn spice, best-friends-to-lovers elements, second chances, and suspense. While told in the third person, the narrative remains easy to follow and engaging. For fans of emotionally complex romantic suspense with bold stakes and a touch of humor provided by returning beloved characters like Ben, Chase, and Big Tag, "The Reluctant Siren" delivers a compelling and satisfying read.
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