Doc

Redcars #4

by R.J. Scott

Raised in hell. Remade in blood. Levi is a mercy that he won’t survive.

Doc has lived his whole life in the shadows, using sharp skills and colder instincts to keep his sister and her kids safe. He fixes problems no one talks about, navigates dangerous circles without leaving a trace, and has learned that survival means staying hidden, staying in control, and never letting anyone close enough to see the cracks.

Detective Levi Rosen is the exception he never planned for.

Levi should walk away the moment he realizes Doc is tied to a world of underground violence, organ traffickers, and buried bodies. Instead, he finds himself drawn to the man behind the mask—the quiet precision, the impossible loyalty, and fear buried so deep it barely shows.

Together, they’re forced to navigate a violent network, shifting loyalties, and a past that’s been hunting Doc since he was a boy. And Levi has to decide how far he’s willing to go for a man who doesn’t believe he deserves to be saved.

Doc is a dark, emotional MM romantic suspense about trauma, obsession, forced proximity, morally grey choices, found family, and choosing someone even when the world keeps trying to take them away. This is Book 4 in the Redcars series and should be read in order.

247 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication January 9, 2026

About the author

RJ Scott writes heartwarming, passionate MM/gay romance stories where every man finds his happily ever after. When not writing, she enjoys reading books, watching movies, spending time with her family, following Formula 1 (Forza Ferrari!), and cheering on the Pittsburgh Penguins. Email her here: rj@rjscott.co.uk

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Reviews

[Sandra]

First read of 2026. Most likely will break my heart, just based on what I've read of this so far.

Thanks, RJ, for the ARC. I'm going in...

[Hellsbells · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've been excitedly waiting for the release of Doc, his appearances in the previous books had me dying to know his story. And it didn't disappoint!!

Doc has trigger warnings at the start so please read those before deciding to read this book.

This book is another story of inner strength, surviving horrible pasts, found family and being accepted for who you truly are.

Doc's history is heartbreaking and you fully understand why he trusts no-one and is a little on the surly side. Levi is a cop who's dealing with the awful legacy his father left attached to their name.

Doc is brought to Levi's attention when a pile of bodies are found with missing organs, most have been there a while...1 was more recent. Investigating the case Levi finds ties to Doc's past, which brings them both into a collision with things Doc thought was over.

Entwined with their story is glimpses of other loved characters from this series and new ones. They are beautifully woven into the story to really add extra layers.

I love everything about his book. How Levi and Doc are brought together, how they instanly click and how they eventually find the common ground to be together.

Im absolutely loving this darker series from RJ Scott, its quickly becoming one of my favs.

I absolutely loved this book
I started and didnt stop reading till it was finished.

[Helen Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Redcars series keeps getting better with each successive story, and Doc was my favorite of the series. At first I was concerned that I wouldn't be able to empathize with Doc based on his behavior in past books, but the author wove a compelling story that drew me in. I connected with Levi right away and enjoyed the interplay between him and Alejandro (Doc) as they explored their unexpected attraction to each other. The climactic scenes of the story were intense in the best way. I always enjoy Redcars' "I will burn down the world for the people I love" mindset, and it was fun seeing cameos from the MCs of the previous books, especially Jamie (my favorite). I look forward to reading Novak, the upcoming fifth book in the Redcars series.