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Unleashed is a dark cowboy romance with a mafia twist...

I've spent my whole life riding things that want to kill me. But the most dangerous ride of my life? Chasing the woman who broke my heart across a war zone to bring her home.

Ace Sterling.

Six years. That's how long I've been texting a woman who won't reply. Every birthday. Every Christmas. Every night I'm drunk enough to be honest and sober enough to hit send.

Harper Jones. My Goldie. She stole my heart, ground it to dust and then drove it to Los Angeles without even looking back.

At least, that's what I thought.

Turns out, she's been protecting my family from the shadows this whole time. She loves me in silence and lets me think she doesn't.

When she walks back into New Falls with secrets that could ignite a war between two of the most dangerous mafia families in the country, it feels like the second chance I've been desperate for.

Then I find her tied up in my cousin's barn with another man's ring on her finger.

I don't buy it. Won’t. Because there is no me without my soulmate, and the second she stops loving me, my heart will stop beating. So I hold on, the way I always do. Eight seconds at a time.

But this town is crawling with enemies I don't see coming. Alliances that aren't what they seem. And someone is pulling strings that none of us can trace until it's too late.

So I’m forced to let the woman I love walk down the aisle toward another man. But that isn’t the end of our story…

That’s the declaration of war.

One phone call changes everything. No words. Just the sound of her breathing.

And I know. She's not just calling for herself anymore.

They say second chances don't come around twice. They're right.

This is our third. And it's the last one either of us will need, because she will always be the only woman I’ll ever love.

They think because I ride bulls, I'm just a cowboy. But every Sterling has a line. Cross it, and the cowboy disappears. What's left ain't ranching. It's reckoning.


*Unleashed is a standalone romance, but part of the Beneath the Reign series, where each book follows one of the brothers in the Sterling family. This story is Ace & Harper.

TROPES INCLUDE:
- Professional Bull Rider x Mafia Underboss MMC
- Criminal Journalist FMC
- Second Chance Romance
- Childhood Sweethearts
- She's Investigating his crimes
- She's engaged to another man
- All the angst, yearning and heartbreak.

639 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication July 16, 2026

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234 reviews50 followers
Currently Reading
July 8, 2026
GUYS!! I USED ALL NINE LIVES REFRESHING MY INBOX FOR THIS ARC... AND WE GOT IT!!! 😭
About to go absolutely feral for Ace, apologies in advance 🫦🤸🏻‍♀️
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567 reviews31 followers
July 9, 2026
ya know i love a good second chance romance.
the it’s always been you, the yearning and longing for years to finally find their way back together again.
this story has it all, along with the tears, the mistakes and the heartaches, but also so much love.

‘𝙝𝙚 𝙠𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙢𝙚 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙝𝙚’𝙨 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞’𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩’𝙨 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙚𝙙 𝙝𝙞𝙢.’

mr ace sterling. this soft hearted, bull riding mafia cowboy who 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝘀 for his woman. this man who has gone 6 years celibate because there is no one else for him. only his soulmate.
the man who will burn down anything, who will protect and care for his woman in every way, but also chase her down and show her who she belongs to.
harper who always put others before herself, always protecting ace, but learns to finally lean on someone else and not do everything on her own.
loved ace & harper together. their connection was perfect.

ace’s relationship with wyatt? loved! they are so precious together.

also jett was the best side character in this book. he was so funny, he cracked me up so bad. but he was also so sweet and soft and i love him.


as always luna knocks it out of the park with all the emotions and hot as heck spice wrapped in an amazing story.
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913 reviews31 followers
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May 1, 2026
Tropes:
👀Pro bull rider MMC x Criminal journalist
✨Childhood sweethearts
💚Second Chance but 3rd times a charm
🤠Cowboy & Mafia underboss
❤️She’s the one who got away
✨Primal (with masks)
💋He’s pierced
✨She’s engaged to someone else
🎀Surprise baby
✨She protects him even though she’s investigating his crímes
❤️He hasn’t been with anyone since her
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526 reviews1 follower
July 10, 2026
Luna Mason may be the only author that can make my anxiety so high during a book, dislike the FMC and still give it 4 stars. The Luna universe is one that I will continue to read no matter what but this one put me through the wringer. I will always love a second chance romance…technically this one is a third time chance but theres no denying that Ace and Harper were meant to be together.

Ace was the biggest YEARNER in this. I love a man so down bad, he’s been celibate since she left, sign me up. And the fact that he ripped my heart out multiple times in this, just give me more. I felt like he took it easy on Harper when she came back both times, but when you know you know. Harper was a different story. Did I think she made dumb choices? Absolutely. Did I think she loved Ace the only way she knew how? Also, absolutely. Their love so monumental, so consuming, she didn’t know how to process it existed in the world. But I did love she folded like a lawn chair for Ace when she came back. She could have groveled more in my opinion but Ace is a man so in love, he just wanted Harper.

The Sterling family in this was absolutely chefs kiss and one of my favorite things. I love a good family and also a found family within it. I love this series and the expansion of it, the plot and how Luna just writes a mafia romance.

Another thing I love about a Luna book is the past character name drop. I eat that up so hard.

Thank you to Luna Mason and Valentine PR for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. 

Tropes:
✨Dark mafia + cowboy romance
✨Secret baby
✨Pro bull rider MMC × Criminal journalist
✨Childhood sweethearts
✨Second Chance but 3rd times a charm
✨She's the one who got away
✨Primal (with masks)
✨He's pierced
✨She's engaged to someone else
✨She protects him even though she's investigating his crimes
✨He hasn't been with anyone since her
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467 reviews14 followers
July 7, 2026
First off, thank you to Luna Mason and Valentine PR for sending me an ARC🤠💛

I just absolutely loved this book and had a great time while reading it. I mean the plot is always great, it was interesting and expanded on some things in the Luna Mason universe. The characters are so fun to read about. The romance between Ace and Harper was just amazing. I hate to say it but I’m a sucker for second chance romances.

Ace is such a yearner, I mean the man stayed celibate for six years in hopes that she would come back to him and he remembered every little detail that she told him when they were younger. Also, I love how respectful he was to Harper and her feelings when they were getting back together.

I liked Harper overall, but she wasn’t my favourite FMC by Luna Mason. But I still enjoyed reading about her. There was just some minor things that bothered me.

However, I absolutely loved her and Ace together. I mean their connection is undeniable. They have an emotional connection and crazy amount of chemistry too. It was real nice to see them find their way back to each other and how despite not being together for six years, they still very much love each other and their connection was just as strong as ever. Plus those spicy scenes between them were just chef’s kiss.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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114 reviews8 followers
July 10, 2026
I’m dehydrated from how much Luna made me cry in this book (happy and sad… mostly sad).

Harper and Ace were absolutely everything to me. The ups and downs they went through put me through every emotion possible, but it was worth it for the end. I loved all the plots mixing around in this book and how Harper and Ace kept getting pulled apart. They were so clearly meant for each other but the universe wanted them to fight for each other.

My heart rate spiked many times but what is a reward if there is no pain? The enemy plots in this book kept me guessing who the true bad guy was and they just kept coming out of left field. Hudson was a POS but I feel like that was evident from the start.

Hot, spicy, sweet, loving, surprising, dark, and full of suspense. Loved this book to Frank and back.

Thank you to Luna for the ARC!!

Overall: ♾️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
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216 reviews1 follower
July 10, 2026
I am a big fan of yearning and it has always been you but this book brought it next level.
The way both Ace and Harper haven’t moved on after 6 years and still yearn for another made my stomach ache in the best way.
A man like Ace who hasn’t touched another woman in 6 years, mop me up! This man is devoted and never gave up.

Mix that in with mafia wars in a small town, hot cowboys and fierce women and you get a book I could not put away!

I loved Ace’s dedication and how Harper loved him so much she protected him from a distance, these two were perfect.

Where in Untamed things went fast, this HEA was slooooow burn and I loved it.
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220 reviews6 followers
July 10, 2026
Dare I say 6 stars? Maybe
It’s gotta be crack

RTC
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29 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
July 11, 2026
This book had everything that makes my heart hurt in the best way: childhood sweethearts, years of silence, mafia danger, cowboy grit, secrets, heartbreak, and a man who never once stopped loving the woman who broke him.

Ace Sterling absolutely broke me.

There is something so painful about a hero who keeps holding on even when the person he loves keeps pushing him away. Six years of texting Harper with no reply?

Every birthday, every Christmas, every vulnerable moment where he still sent something because his heart could not let go? That kind of dedication was both beautiful and devastating. I swear, half the book I was crying for him, because you could feel how much he loved her and how badly her silence destroyed him.

Harper’s treatment of Ace was hard for me at first. I will be honest, it frustrated me so much. The way she left, the way she stayed away, the way she let him believe certain things — it hurt. It felt cruel in some moments, especially because Ace clearly never moved on. But at the same time, once her reasons started coming out, I could understand why she made the choices she did. It does not mean it did not hurt, but it made her pain and her sacrifice feel more complicated.

That is what made the story so emotional for me. Harper was not just being cold for no reason. She had secrets. She was protecting people from the shadows. She loved Ace quietly, even when that silence made him believe she did not love him anymore. And that kind of love is messy, painful, and so heartbreaking because both of them were suffering in completely different ways.

Ace, my baby boy, was the heart of this book for me. The way he yearned for Harper to come back was so cute and heartbreaking at the same time. He was angry, hurt, confused, and still completely hers. Even when everything looked impossible, he never truly gave up on her. He fought for her. He fought for their relationship. He fought for the love they had before everything went wrong.

When Harper came back to their hometown, she did not come back for him. She came back for her job, for the secrets, for the danger surrounding his family. But Ace made it clear that he was still there. Still waiting. Still fighting. Still loving her like no time had passed.
That part got me.

I loved how Ace refused to let her pretend their love was dead. He kept showing her, telling her, and proving that he was not giving up. He had every reason to be angry, and honestly, he was. But underneath all of that was a man who loved her so deeply it hurt to read.

The mafia side of the story added so much tension. Harper, being a criminal journalist, investigating crimes, protecting Ace’s family, and carrying secrets that could start a war, made everything feel dangerous. Then add in the fact that she is engaged to another man? The drama was truly dramatic.

I was stressed, but in a way where I could not stop reading because I needed to know how everything would explode.

And the cowboy part? Ace, being a professional bull rider mixed with mafia underboss energy, was such a dangerous combination. He has that rough cowboy strength, but when his Sterling family line is crossed, the softness disappears, and the reckoning begins. I loved that contrast. He is not just a cowboy. He is not just a lover boy. He is dangerous when the people he loves are threatened.

The angst in this book was heavy. The yearning was everywhere. You could feel the history between Ace and Harper in every interaction. They had love, pain, betrayal, longing, and unfinished business all tangled together. Their connection felt like something that could not be erased, no matter how much time passed or how many secrets stood between them.

One of my favorite parts was watching Harper slowly crack. She tried so hard to keep herself guarded and to act like she could keep a distance between them, but Ace knew her. He knew their love was still there. The way she eventually surrendered to being with him was so satisfying because you could feel how much both of them needed that moment. It was cute, emotional, and honestly made all the heartbreak feel worth it.

This book gave me dark mafia tension, cowboy romance, childhood sweethearts, second chance, “she’s engaged to another man” chaos, criminal journalist danger, secrets, betrayal, yearning, heartbreak, and a hero who said with his whole soul that there is no him without her.

Overall, Unleashed was emotional, dramatic, intense, and so addictive. Ace and Harper’s love was messy, painful, and full of history, but that is what made it hit so hard. They were not perfect. Their story was not easy. But the love between them felt impossible to ignore.

If you love dark romance, mafia cowboys, second chances, childhood sweethearts, protective heroes, high angst, dangerous family secrets, and a man who will go to war for the woman he never stopped loving, this book is definitely worth reading.

Please check trigger warnings before reading, as this is an 18+ dark romance with intense themes.
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876 reviews20 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
July 9, 2026
😭❤️ I genuinely don't know how Luna keeps raising the bar, but somehow every new release leaves me even more emotional than the last.

Ace and Harper completely stole my heart. Their story isn't just a second-chance romance—it's about two people who never truly stopped loving each other, no matter how much life tried to pull them apart. From the very beginning, you can feel how deeply Ace has loved Harper, and that never changes. He's the kind of man who would sacrifice absolutely anything for the people he cares about, whether it's his family or the woman who's always owned his heart. 🥹🤠

Ace Sterling is officially one of my favorite book boyfriends. A fearless bull rider with a tough exterior, yet underneath all that strength is the softest, most loyal man imaginable. The way he refuses to give up on Harper, even after years apart, had me falling for him chapter after chapter. And yes... the fact that he's 6'6" only made him even more unforgettable. 😮‍💨💛

Harper broke my heart in a completely different way. Every decision she makes comes from love, even when it means walking away from the person she wants most. Watching her convince herself that leaving Ace was the right thing to do was painful because it was obvious neither of them ever truly moved on. Seeing her slowly realize she didn't have to carry every burden alone made her journey feel incredibly rewarding. ❤️

Their reunion was everything I hoped for. Even after all the time apart, their connection never felt lost—it simply needed the chance to breathe again. I loved that they had to rebuild trust instead of everything magically falling into place. They challenged each other, supported each other, and reminded each other what home really felt like. They were always meant to find their way back together. 🫶

This book took me through every possible emotion. One moment I was smiling like an idiot, convinced they were finally getting their happy ending, and the next Luna completely shattered my expectations. 😭 Every time I thought the hardest part was over, another obstacle appeared. I honestly didn't know whether to keep reading faster or prepare myself for another emotional breakdown.

The chemistry between Ace and Harper was incredible from beginning to end. Their romantic moments felt natural, emotional, and impossible not to root for. Luna definitely knows how to write tension that keeps you completely invested. 🔥💕

I also loved spending more time with the Sterling family. Harper slips right back into their lives so effortlessly, proving she never stopped belonging there. Colton and Ace's bond added so much heart to the story, while Gianna continued to be the absolute queen she is. 👑 And then there's Jett... every single scene with his iconic flamingo shirts had me smiling because you truly never know what chaos he's about to bring. 😂🦩

By the final pages, I was emotionally exhausted in the best possible way. This story made me laugh, cry, hope, panic, and celebrate right alongside these characters. Ace and Harper's love felt unwavering through every heartbreak, and that's exactly what made their ending so satisfying. ❤️

Luna has created another unforgettable romance that will stay with me for a long time. If the upcoming Sterling books are anything like this one, I'm already counting down the days because I know I'm going to fall in love with this family all over again. 🥹📚✨
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384 reviews6 followers
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
July 11, 2026
ACE STERLING... WHAT DO YOU MEAN I HAVE TO MOVE ON AFTER THAT?! 😭🐎🔥

Luna Mason really said "let's take a cowboy, add mafia, heartbreak, obsession, second chances, and enough angst to emotionally destroy everyone" and I said yes please... actually, take my heart, stomp on it, and then have Ace Sterling put it back together because apparently that's the experience I signed up for.

Ace Sterling was EVERYTHING. This man loved Harper with his whole damn soul, and you could feel that from every single page. Six years of loving someone from a distance, sending messages even when he thought she didn't care, holding onto a love he thought was gone but never actually let go of... the yearning was absolutely UNHINGED. I was hurting for him before they even found their way back to each other.

Like excuse me, sir? Six years? Every birthday? Every Christmas? Every time he was drunk enough to be honest? The dedication is actually offensive because now fictional men everywhere have an impossible standard to live up to.

And Harper... my heart broke for her. The secrets, the sacrifices, the way she loved him silently while trying to protect everyone around her? Their story wasn't easy, but that's what made it so powerful. They weren't perfect; they were two people who had been through hell and still chose each other. And honestly? That kind of love will always get me.

The chemistry between Ace and Harper was INSANE. The tension, the heartbreak, the stolen moments, the "you're my person and nothing will ever change that" kind of love... I was completely gone. Absolutely no thoughts, just Ace Sterling living in my head rent-free and refusing to pay rent.

The emotional rollercoaster Luna Mason put me through should honestly come with a warning because one minute I was swooning, the next I was stressed, then I was yelling at my Kindle like these fictional people could actually hear me. The emotional damage was real.

Also... can we talk about Ace being a cowboy AND a mafia underboss? Because apparently Luna Mason decided one dangerous job wasn't enough. She looked at us and said "what if we made him ride bulls AND take down enemies?" And honestly? I support it.

That combination should not work as well as it does, but somehow Luna Mason made it absolutely EVERYTHING. The protective, ruthless side mixed with the soft, devoted man he is with Harper had me completely feral.

This book had everything I love: second chances, childhood sweethearts, forbidden love, danger, family drama, secrets, betrayal, and a man who would burn the entire world down for the woman he loves.

Luna Mason has officially proven she can write men who are impossible to forget because Ace Sterling is absolutely living rent-free in my head and I fear he may have taken over the entire property.

I finished this book and immediately understood why everyone was screaming about him. I am everyone now. I am the screaming.

Ace Sterling... the cowboy disappears, but the obsession remains. 🤠🖤
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230 reviews9 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
July 10, 2026
ᴀʀᴄ ʀᴇᴠɪᴇᴡ: ᴜɴʟᴇᴀꜱʜᴇᴅ

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

When I tell you I could not put this book down.. I mean my husband had to almost pry it out of my hands in the middle of the night so I would finally go to sleep!

Luna continues to crank out these amazing MMCs and FMCs and i am here for it! This mafia meets cowboy world is so fun and addicting!

Ace Sterling has moved to the top of my list for book boyfriends! This Man!! What do you mean he’s been celibate for the last 6 years since she left him. What do you mean he has tattoos he got to remind him of her after she left?! This man loves his family and his ranch and would give anything for his one true love to return to him.

Harper Jones is a sassy cowgirl who left the love of her life to chase her criminal journalism dreams in LA. That’s not the only reason she left, she knew Ace would follow her and cast his bull riding career aside so she pushed him away and broke his heart breaking hers in the process.

This is one of my favorite second (third) chance books I’ve read in a while. The yearning, the pining, the push and pull between these two! My gosh! My heart strings were about to snap!

𝘞𝘦'𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘴. 𝘈𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯. 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘐 𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘣𝘶𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘪𝘮 𝘪𝘯 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭. 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘵. 𝘖𝘯𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘭𝘰𝘷𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘈𝘤𝘦. 𝘕𝘰 𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘧𝘢𝘳 𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘨𝘦𝘵, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴𝘯'𝘵 𝘸𝘦𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘯.

The plot had great pacing and there is plenty to keep you engaged! The drama with her boss and his company, the Greek issue and then enter the Italians and Gianna Milano(I cannot wait for more of her)
Jett brought the laughs and I loved seeing the other brothers and glimpses of Violet and Lola! Wyatt and Gary the goat always steal a scene too!

The spice…. Whew!🔥🔥 I was so here for the primal and mask play! Their chemistry is scorching hot!

The suspense had me flying through my kindle so fast! Ace would burn down the world for Harper and his ranch! This book had me in tears one minute and smiling the next! Their love has endured so much and the ending was just beautiful! If you enjoy mafia and cowboy romances, second chances and two people who are written in the stars then you will absolutely want to read Unleashed!

Pro bull rider MMC × Criminal journalist
Childhood sweethearts
Second Chance but 3rd times a charm Cowboy & Mafia underboss
She’s the one who got away + Primal (with masks)
He’s pierced
She’s engaged to someone else
Surprise baby
Yearning and Pining
She protects him even though she’s investigating his crimes
He hasn’t been with anyone since her
Light Impact play
Rope Play
Toys as teammates


Thank you to Valentine PR and Author Luna Mason for the advance copy of Unleashed in exchange for Annie’s review. All opinions are my own.
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262 reviews13 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
July 11, 2026
Well… with the UK temperatures rising again… uhhh 😩☀️ I did what any sensible menopausal bookworm would do. I cocooned myself into the coolest nook of the caravan, blasted the air con… and let Luna Mason absolutely destroy me.

UNLEASHED (Beneath the Reign Book 2) didn’t just beat the heatwave… it emotionally flattened me.

One minute I was sobbing into my Kindle, the next I was frantically fanning myself because… Luna, what exactly are you putting in your coffee?! 🥵🔥 The spice in this book should honestly come with a fire warning. My Kindle is currently filing an official complaint for unsafe working conditions.

But underneath all that scorching chemistry is one of the most beautiful love stories I’ve read in a long time.

Ace and Harper… my heart never stood a chance.

This isn’t just a second-chance romance. It’s two soulmates who never stopped loving each other, no matter how many years, secrets, heartbreaks or mafia wars tried to keep them apart. Ace Sterling has officially galloped his way onto my ever-growing list of favourite book boyfriends. (Yes… I know I say that every time. No… I refuse to apologise. 😂)

The man spends six years texting the love of his life without a reply… if that doesn’t scream unwavering devotion, I don’t know what does. He’s a bull rider, a protector, completely obsessed with Harper, fiercely loyal and somehow both heartbreakingly soft and utterly feral when it counts. And at 6’6”… well… Luna knew exactly what she was doing. 😮‍💨

Harper absolutely broke my heart. Every decision she makes comes from love, even when it costs her everything. Watching these two slowly find their way back to each other had me feeling every single emotion imaginable.

And can we talk about the Sterling family? Seeing everyone again felt like coming home. I loved every single continuation from Book One, every family moment, every twist, every reveal, every hilarious Jett appearance (those flamingo shirts deserve their own fan club 😂). There honestly wasn’t a single thing I didn’t love.

I devoured this book in one day. Completely consumed it. Neglected real life. Zero regrets.

I genuinely don’t know how Luna Mason keeps raising the bar, but somehow every single release becomes my new favourite… and every new Sterling somehow becomes my new favourite character too. It’s becoming a problem… a wonderful, emotional, book-hangover-inducing problem.

Bring on the next Sterling… although I may need emotional counselling first.
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296 reviews1 follower
Review of advance copy
July 9, 2026
Unleashed By Luna Mason 👢
Release Date: 16th July 2026
Spice Level: 🌶🌶🌶🌶

🅃🅁🄾🄿🄴🅂
👢Childhood Sweethearts
✨️ Pro Bullrider X Criminal Journlist
👢Second Chance Romance
✨️ Surprise Baby
👢Cowboy & Mafia Underboss

"𝔻𝕠 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕜𝕟𝕠𝕨 𝕨𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕚𝕥'𝕤 𝕝𝕚𝕜𝕖?" 𝕀 𝕒𝕤𝕜, 𝕞𝕪 𝕓𝕒𝕔𝕜 𝕥𝕠 𝕙𝕖𝕣. "𝕃𝕠𝕧𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕤𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕠𝕟𝕖 𝕨𝕙𝕠 𝕨𝕠𝕟'𝕥 𝕝𝕖𝕥 𝕪𝕠𝕦? 𝔼𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕪 𝕨𝕠𝕞𝕒𝕟 𝕀 𝕝𝕠𝕠𝕜 𝕒𝕥, 𝕀 𝕤𝕖𝕖 𝕪𝕠𝕦. 𝔼𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕪 𝕓𝕖𝕕 𝕀 𝕤𝕝𝕖𝕖𝕡 𝕚𝕟 𝕚𝕤 𝕖𝕞𝕡𝕥𝕪 𝕠𝕟 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕨𝕣𝕠𝕟𝕘 𝕤𝕚𝕕𝕖. 𝕀'𝕧𝕖 𝕘𝕠𝕥 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕟𝕒𝕞𝕖 𝕠𝕟 𝕞𝕪 𝕤𝕜𝕚𝕟, ℍ𝕒𝕣𝕡𝕖𝕣. 𝔸 𝕤𝕦𝕟 𝕠𝕟 𝕞𝕪 𝕙𝕚𝕡 𝕓𝕖𝕔𝕒𝕦𝕤𝕖 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕨𝕖𝕣𝕖 𝕞𝕪 𝕤𝕦𝕟𝕤𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕖. 𝕀 𝕨𝕖𝕒𝕣 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕪 𝕕𝕒𝕪. 𝕀 𝕤𝕥𝕚𝕝𝕝 𝕤𝕞𝕖𝕝𝕝 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕡𝕖𝕣𝕗𝕦𝕞𝕖 𝕚𝕟 𝕡𝕝𝕒𝕔𝕖𝕤 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕙𝕒𝕧𝕖𝕟'𝕥 𝕓𝕖𝕖𝕟 𝕚𝕟 𝕤𝕚𝕩 𝕪𝕖𝕒𝕣𝕤."

I've said it before and I'll say it again: I wanna ride a cowboy but only this time I want one that'll chase me first. Luna Mason has literally done it again, there are no words to explain it, other that this series is literally a masterpiece. Unleashed has beaten my love for untamed and Ace Sterling has won my heart! Six fucking years he went without other women all because of his love for Harper, now that is devotion at its finest!

"𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕒𝕚𝕟'𝕥 𝕨𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕚𝕤. 𝕀'𝕝𝕝 𝕗𝕦𝕔𝕜 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕝𝕚𝕜𝕖 𝕀 𝕝𝕠𝕧𝕖 𝕪𝕠𝕦, 𝔾𝕠𝕝𝕕𝕚𝕖. 𝔸𝕚𝕟'𝕥 𝕟𝕠𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕥𝕠 𝕗𝕠𝕣𝕘𝕚𝕧𝕖. 𝕀 𝕝𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕕 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕓𝕒𝕔𝕜 𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕟. 𝕀'𝕧𝕖 𝕝𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕕 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕖𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕪 𝕕𝕒𝕪 𝕤𝕚𝕟𝕔𝕖. 𝔸𝕟𝕕 𝕀 𝕤𝕦𝕣𝕖 𝕒𝕤 𝕙𝕖𝕝𝕝 𝕝𝕠𝕧𝕖 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕟𝕠𝕨."

The way luna balanced the cowboy/mafia trope was seriously well done! The storyline just flows so well and keeps on giving. All the characters, you really can't but not love them then. There were some twists that left me gobsmacked, there were moments where I laughed, was sobbing, and was blushing because the spice just wow!

"𝕄𝕪 𝕨𝕠𝕣𝕝𝕕 𝕣𝕖𝕧𝕠𝕝𝕧𝕖𝕤 𝕒𝕣𝕠𝕦𝕟𝕕 𝕪𝕠𝕦, ℍ𝕒𝕣𝕡𝕖𝕣 𝕁𝕠𝕟𝕖𝕤." 𝕀 𝕜𝕖𝕖𝕡 𝕞𝕪 𝕖𝕪𝕖𝕤 𝕠𝕟 𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕤. "𝕀𝕥 𝕙𝕒𝕤 𝕤𝕚𝕟𝕔𝕖 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕤𝕥 𝕥𝕚𝕞𝕖 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕤𝕞𝕚𝕝𝕖𝕕 𝕒𝕥 𝕞𝕖 𝕨𝕙𝕖𝕟 𝕨𝕖 𝕨𝕖𝕣𝕖 𝕤𝕚𝕩𝕥𝕖𝕖𝕟 𝕪𝕖𝕒𝕣𝕤 𝕠𝕝𝕕. 𝕋𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕖 𝕚𝕤𝕟'𝕥 𝕒 𝕧𝕖𝕣𝕤𝕚𝕠𝕟 𝕠𝕗 𝕞𝕖 𝕥𝕙𝕒𝕥 𝕕𝕠𝕖𝕤𝕟'𝕥 𝕝𝕠𝕧𝕖 𝕪𝕠𝕦. ℕ𝕠𝕥 𝕚𝕟 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕡𝕒𝕤𝕥. ℕ𝕠𝕥 𝕚𝕟 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕗𝕦𝕥𝕦𝕣𝕖. 𝕀𝕗 𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕣𝕖 𝕚𝕤 𝕠𝕟𝕖 𝕕𝕒𝕞𝕟 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕀'𝕞 𝕔𝕖𝕣𝕥𝕒𝕚𝕟 𝕠𝕗 𝕚𝕟 𝕥𝕙𝕚𝕤 𝕝𝕚𝕗𝕖, 𝕚𝕥'𝕤 𝕞𝕪 𝕝𝕠𝕧𝕖 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕪𝕠𝕦."

The amount of books I've got on my list that I'll quite happily sell my soul to reread for the first time and I think unleashed has secured the top spot. Now if I can get Coltons' and Giannas' story soon, I'll be extremely happy.

"𝔹𝕖𝕔𝕒𝕦𝕤𝕖 𝕀'𝕕 𝕕𝕚𝕖 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕪𝕠𝕦, ℍ𝕒𝕣𝕡𝕖𝕣. 𝕎𝕚𝕥𝕙𝕠𝕦𝕥 𝕒 𝕤𝕖𝕔𝕠𝕟𝕕 𝕥𝕙𝕠𝕦𝕘𝕙𝕥. 𝕐𝕠𝕦'𝕣𝕖 𝕟𝕠𝕥 𝕤𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕠𝕟𝕖 𝕀 𝕡𝕣𝕠𝕥𝕖𝕔𝕥 𝕓𝕖𝕔𝕒𝕦𝕤𝕖 𝕠𝕗 𝕓𝕝𝕠𝕠𝕕. 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕒𝕣𝕖 𝕤𝕠𝕞𝕖𝕠𝕟𝕖 𝕀 𝕡𝕣𝕠𝕥𝕖𝕔𝕥 𝕠𝕦𝕥 𝕠𝕗 𝕡𝕦𝕣𝕖 𝕕𝕖𝕧𝕠𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟."

Thank you to luna mason & Valentine PR for gifting me the E-ARC in exchange for my honest review!
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212 reviews2 followers
Review of advance copy
July 6, 2026
🖤BETA Review🖤
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
I know I say this every time, but Luna killed it with this book!! Ace and Harper’s story is absolutely heartbreakingly beautiful! Ace Sterling, this man has become one of my favorite MMCs, a bull riding cowboy who has never given up on his first love and will do anything for his family!! Sign me up. This man might look big and scary, but he truly is a sweetheart for the people he loves. The way this man loves Harper is beautiful and real. And Harper, this woman is strong and will sacrifice her happy ever after to protect the ones she loves. I love how perfect Harper fits into the Sterling family even after all the years apart; she is truly Ace’s soulmate. I love that these two pick up right where they left off after Harper comes back. I swear Luna’s spicy scenes just get hotter and hotter with each book because Damn!! 🥵🥵 This book is definitely an emotional roller coaster; just when you think they will have their happy ever after, Luna pulls the rug from underneath you!! I love this story so much and the way this couple fights for their love is beautiful and heartbreaking. This book WILL make you cry; this story is so beautifully written and the things this couple has to go through to get their happy ever after is heartbreaking but once they get it you just can’t help but be so happy. I love the side characters in this book from Gianna, who is baddass Mafia Queen who will keep the Sterling boys on their toes, to Jett!! Jett quickly became a favorite character with his flamingo shirt-wearing ways, and how you never know what this man will be up to!! I also loved seeing Colton’s relationship with Ace. This will be one of those books where you want the kind of love that they have, that no matter what, the person will love you regardless and will do anything to keep you safe. This book will live rent-free in your mind especially all the Sterling boys! I am so excited to see what Luna has up her sleeve with the next books, but I just know they will be amazing!!! You can read Unleashed on Kindle Unlimited on July 16th and see if this bull rider lasts longer than 8 seconds.
🖤Thank you so much for the ARC! This review is my opinion🖤
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106 reviews1 follower
Review of advance copy
July 8, 2026
Thank you to the author and Valentine PR for the eARC!!

I'm about to become absolutely feral about this book.

No, seriously. This was incredible. Amazing. Outstanding. I devoured it in a single day because there was simply no way I was putting it down.

Ace Sterling - where do I even begin?

He was everything I want in a dark romance cowboy hero. Fiercely protective, endlessly devoted, sweet when it mattered most, completely unhinged when someone threatened the people he loved, and just the right amount of morally questionable. The man had my whole heart from beginning to end.

And Harper? She was just as incredible. Strong, courageous, resilient, and more than capable of holding her own in a world that constantly tried to break her. Together, these two were absolute perfection. Their history, their longing, and the love they had for each other jumped off every single page.

The plot had me in an actual chokehold. One chapter I was crying happy tears, the next I was crying because my heart had been ripped out, and then somehow Luna Mason had me blushing, grinning, and completely stressed out all within a few pages. I genuinely never knew what was coming next, and there were several twists that completely caught me off guard.

I also loved the setting. The combination of cowboy life and mafia danger shouldn't work as well as it does but somehow Luna Mason makes it feel completely natural. The stakes were high, the action kept me hooked, and every chapter left me desperate for the next one.

And yes, the spice absolutely delivered. It never felt like it was there just for the sake of it - it fit the characters and their relationship perfectly, making every emotional moment hit even harder.

I also have to mention the side characters because I'm already obsessed with them. Every new person introduced made me even more excited for the future books in this series.

As much as I enjoyed the first book, Unleashed somehow managed to be even better. Bigger emotions. Bigger twists. Bigger obsession.

Now if you'll excuse me, I'll be impatiently waiting for the next book... preferably yesterday.
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85 reviews2 followers
July 8, 2026
ARC Review of Unleashed by Luna Mason
📖 Beneath the Reign Series — Book Two

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨(4.75)

Give me a third-chance romance, a cowboy mafia hero, and a touch her and die level of devotion… and I am SOLD. 🤠🔥

Luna Mason delivered everything I wanted and more with this one. The tension, the history, the heartbreak, and the undeniable pull between Ace and Harper had me completely invested.

Also, LOVED introduction of new players aka Gianna and what’s to come with her and a specific, fluid cowboy. 😉

I loved watching this story unfold because this wasn’t just about finding their way back to each other — it was about healing, fighting for what matters, and realizing that some connections are worth every battle.

Harper was everything. Strong, fierce, and absolutely capable of standing on her own while still allowing herself to be loved.
And Ace? Protective, loyal, feral 🥵 and that perfect blend of dangerous cowboy energy with a heart that only beats for her. 🖤

This quote completely wrecked me and of course was at a pivotal moment….Ms. Mason practically killing me with these twists and turns:

“Eight seconds. That’s all anything ever is, right? … You don’t have to win the whole fight tonight. You just have to hold on for eight seconds. And then eight more. And I’ll be right here counting with you. Every ride. Until you open your eyes.”

If you love second/third-chance romance, morally gray cowboys, mafia families, fierce heroines, and a hero who would burn the world down for her… add this one to your TBR because you will not be able to get enough of Ace and Harper. ☀️ ♥️
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Unleashed by Luna Mason, is releasing on July 16, 2026!

I’ve spent my whole life riding things that want to kill me. But the most dangerous ride of my life? Chasing the woman who broke my heart across a war zone to bring her home.


Pre-order your copy today!
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#DarkRomance #MafiaRomance #RomanticSuspense #ChildhoodSweethearts #LunaMason
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702 reviews7 followers
July 9, 2026
Six years ago, Harper left the man she loved, hoping to fulfill her dreams of becoming a crime journalist in LA. Since then, she has avoided any mention of going home, afraid that she wouldn’t be able to leave him again, but has come to realize that leaving was a mistake. When a new lead comes up at work, she knows she will have to go home to keep those she loves safe, and owing her boss a favour in exchange seems like a fair deal, until he comes to collect. Being back on Sterling Ranch is more than Harper imagined, and from the moment she laid eyes on her cowboy, she knew there was no going back.

For 6 years, Ace has lived on the ranch, waiting for the day Harper would come back to him. Even as she’s ignored every message he’s sent her, he continued to hope, so when she came back, armed with secrets she shouldn’t know about, and information that could risk everything his family has worked for, Ace knows he won’t let her leave this time. But they have more enemies than those they know about, and someone is determined to keep them apart, at all cost. Ace knows he will be forced to make impossible choices.

I received an early copy of this book from @Valentine_pr and I was blown away! As much as I loved the first book in this series, this one was in a whole other category. Right from the beginning it’s clear how much Ace and Harper love each other, even though they haven’t seen each other in so long, but once they’re back together on the ranch, nothing could keep them apart. Although Harper made decisions out of wanting to protect Ace and his family, especially when it came to the situation with her boss, there was no way these two couldn’t end up together. With the Greek’s remaining just as difficult as they were before, but taking a new approach this time, more families are coming to collect and the Sterlings don’t know who to trust, and I know things are just going to get more complicated from here.
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231 reviews3 followers
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
July 12, 2026
First of all, thank you so much for allowing me to ARC read this in exchange for my honest opinion!

Secondly…

Holy frickin’ ride, Batman!

Luna, I have been a fan of yours for YEARS, and I’ve loved every single one of your books. Every time I think you’ve written my new favorite, you somehow outdo yourself. But Ace and Harper? They absolutely take the cake.

Ace is absolutely FERAL, and I am HERE FOR IT.

This man is everything I love in a book boyfriend. Protective, possessive, dangerous, and completely unhinged in all the right ways. Every scene he was in had me completely captivated, and I couldn’t get enough of him. He has that perfect balance of ruthless and caring that makes him impossible not to fall in love with.

And Harper? She was the perfect match for him. I loved her strength, her resilience, and the way she never let Ace overshadow her. Their chemistry was absolutely off the charts, and every interaction between them had me completely hooked. They challenged each other, protected each other, and together they created one of my favorite couples you’ve ever written.

This entire book was a roller coaster. From the very first page, I was hanging on for dear life, and every chapter had me wondering what was going to happen next. The suspense, the action, the romance, the emotion—it all blended together perfectly and made this one of those books that is impossible to put down. Ace may have officially become one of my all-time favorite Luna Mason book boyfriends, and that’s saying something because your MMCs are always incredible.

Now all I can think about is Colten’s book, because if that snippet is any indication of what’s coming next, it’s going to be absolutely explosive. I am equal parts excited and terrified, and I cannot wait to get my hands on it. Another incredible read, another unforgettable couple, and another reason why Luna Mason continues to be one of my favorite authors. Five stars without a doubt!
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20 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
July 11, 2026
ARC Review:

Unleased took me on an emotional rollercoaster, and I loved every twist, every drop, and every heart-pounding moment from beginning to end.

Ace and Harper’s story is the definition of a soul-deep second chance romance. High school sweethearts torn apart by dreams, sacrifice, and impossible choices, they spent six years carrying a love neither of them truly left behind. When Harper’s career brings her back to New Falls, she’s forced to face the one man she’s never stopped loving.

Ace completely stole my heart. He is the perfect contradiction. A champion bull rider on the outside and a ruthless mafia underboss underneath, he is dangerous in every sense of the word. Yet when it comes to Harper, he is fiercely loyal, endlessly patient, and willing to burn the world to the ground to protect her. That unwavering devotion made him one of my favorite Luna Mason heroes yet.

Watching Harper confront the fears and sacrifices that shaped every decision she made added so much depth to the story. Their relationship isn’t built on instant forgiveness. It’s built on years of love, heartbreak, longing, and an undeniable connection that refuses to fade. Every emotional moment felt earned.

The chemistry between these two is absolutely addictive. Every glance, every touch, every chase carried an instinctive pull that made it impossible to look away. Their connection is equal parts tender, wild, and completely consuming, creating some of my favorite moments in the book.

Luna Mason blended cowboy romance, mafia danger, suspense, heartbreak, healing, and scorching chemistry into one unforgettable story. Ace and Harper reminded me that sometimes the greatest love isn’t about finding the right person. It’s about finding the courage to stop running from the person who has always owned your heart.
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889 reviews17 followers
Review of advance copy
July 10, 2026
Review 📖 

Unleashed 

Beneath the Reign Book Two

Written by Luna Mason




The way that I have been dying to have Ace’s book since Untamed is an understatement. I had so many questions. I honestly was drawn in because of Ace but the tropes are also a huge neon sign that says YOU NEED TO READ ME”.


 I had no idea how this story would unfold but I was ready to go on this ride with Ace and Harper and man what a ride it was. The banter, the yearning, the tension so thick you could cut it with a knife. If you look up soul mates in the dictionary you will see Ace and Harper. 


No matter how much time has passed, they both can read each other like a book. I will always fall for the couple that knows each other on a cellular level. Two very strong magnets indeed.  




 This book brought me so much joy with how it made me giddy to go on this bumpy journey with Ace and Harper for them to FINALLY get the happily ever after they both deserve! I can't say enough good things about it. It's a winner in my books. I literally am obsessed with this book. I did not want to put it down, each page got better and better. How does Luna do it? Can I give a book ♾️ stars because this book hit all the marks for me and so much more. 





✨Pro bull rider MMC x Criminal journalist


✨Childhood sweethearts


✨Second Chance but 3rd times a charm


🤠Cowboy & Mafia underboss


✨She’s the one who got away


✨Primal (with masks)


✨He’s pierced


✨She’s engaged to someone else


✨Surprise baby


✨She protects him even though she’s investigating his crímes


✨He hasn’t been with anyone since her



#DarkRomance #MafiaRomance #RomanticSuspense  #LunaMason #Unleashed
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16 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
July 11, 2026
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✨✨✨ ARC REVIEW ✨✨✨

Luna, thank you 🫶🏻💖💖
I really felt everything with this wonderful story, and I suffered quite a bit, but in the end it was all worth it.

Unleashed touched me in so many ways. Ace and Harper's story holds a very special place in my heart. As I said, not only their story but also the characters themselves affected me in a way I can't quite explain. They are such beautiful characters; they made me feel so much, and they also made me cry. It's one of those unique loves that you only experience once, and it's worth fighting for, breaking down barriers, and achieving it until you finally have it. Luna, thank you for giving us such a beautiful story as Unleashed, but thank you for giving us Ace and Harper 🫶🏻💖.

Ace is truly the man every girl deserves in her life. He not only has a dark side, but also a vulnerable and passionate side, and most importantly, he would burn the world down for his girl. He proved that the only thing he would ever love and wait for an eternity was his other half, his soulmate, the only one who understood him and the only one with whom he did crazy things and shared so much.

Harper showed in many ways that she would do anything for Ace, even if it meant sacrificing what she loved most in her life. She always put everyone's happiness and safety before her own, I identified with her a lot.

Thank you Luna and Valentine PR for this opportunity.

I'm dying of curiosity about Colten and Gianna's story 🙈 how their story will unfold in Unchained…
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234 reviews1 follower
Review of advance copy
July 9, 2026
♾️⭐️ 🔥🔥🔥🔥

I have no idea what Luna Mason puts in her books, but whatever it is, I’m completely addicted.

I absolutely loved everything about this book. The pining, the longing, the chemistry, the plot, the pacing it was all perfection. At over 650 pages, I devoured every single one and never once felt bored. I honestly can’t think of a single thing I didn’t enjoy.

Ace freaking Sterling completely stole my heart, and I’m not even mad about it. He’s the definition of the ultimate book boyfriend: 6’6”, tattooed, pierced, a professional bull rider, fiercely loyal, protective, and absolutely obsessed with his soulmate. What’s not to love?

Harper was just as amazing. She’s strong, fierce, and willing to do whatever it takes to protect the people she loves. Yes, she made the heartbreaking decision to leave Ace, but she did it with good intentions, and you could truly feel how much she suffered while they were apart.

And the spice… whew. 🥵🔥 Let’s just say cold showers weren’t enough I might have needed an ice bath! The chemistry between Ace and Harper was absolutely off the charts.

I also loved getting more time with the Sterling brothers, and seeing our little stars, Gary and Wyatt, made my heart so happy. 🥹 And after that ending? I am beyond intrigued for the next couple’s story.

A huge thank you to Valentine PR and Luna Mason for the opportunity to read this incredible ARC. It was an unforgettable read, and I can’t wait for what’s next!
124 reviews2 followers
Review of advance copy
July 9, 2026
I love that Jett gets better and better each book! The comedic relief is straight out of a rom- com. Don’t play and think he is two dimensional, though. His time is coming; I can feel it.

Oh my soul. It’s been ripped apart by the devastation that is Harper rand Ace! The years of longing. The years of “it’s only ever been you”. I cried in the first 200 pages of this book- something I was definitely not expecting. There is so much relationship building in this book, but it means the steam is off the charts! Six years of each remembering how the other moved, what the other liked, and the games played. 🥵

Oh. My. Gosh. OhMyGosh! Oh my gah! It keeps repeating in my head. There are twists that twist before they turn in this book! This mob, that mob, AND the other mob?! And the other guy?!Good thing Harper is a baddie! Her investigative skills are top tier and I loved cheering for her and Ace- even as her boss made moves.

I really hope Gianna is as she says she is. I think Harper could use the friend. Plus, I think she has some stories to tell.

This was a highly emotional read, filled with longing, but also action and SPICEY spice. So much spice. The spiciest of the spice. All of the characters were well drawn and I look forward to seeing what’s next for these brothers!

This book is epic for fans of second (and third) chance romance, cowboy x mafia romance, light bdsm with mask play, consent kink, piercings (ahem), and all of the happy endings!
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87 reviews2 followers
July 11, 2026
♾️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

I will never love another fictional man like I love Ace freaking Sterling and you cannot convince me otherwise!
This one wrecked me, tore my soul to pieces, had my stomach in knots, there were plenty of tears and snot, heart palpitations, the works! I don’t think I’ve ever been on more of an emotional rollercoaster!

This was heartbreakingly beautiful. A bull riding, tatted and pierced cowboy who has never given up on his one and only love to the point he couldn’t stomach being with anyone else in the 6 years he and his “Goldie” weren’t together! This is a second chance romance with a twist and the yearning is beyond palpable on both sides. Harper has and will always put Ace and his family before herself, protecting him the only way she knows how, even to the detriment of her own happiness.

It’s so obvious they are soulmates and meant for each other, but it feels like the universe is always working against them. However it seems in Ace and Harper’s story, there can be no true reward without fighting through what feels like insurmountable pain eight seconds at a time.

Luna really knows how to write spice and this one knocked it out of the park and was absolute perfection for this couple.

If you love dark cowboy romance with a blend of mafia, suspense, second chance of all second chances, I can promise you this one will have you reaching for the tissues numerous times throughout.

Thank you Luna and Valentine PR for the advanced copy.
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86 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
July 11, 2026
🌶🌶🌶🌶

Ummmm where to start 🥺, I.AM.WRECKED. Luna you killed this. Uleashed absolutely lived up to the hype. I LOVED Untamed but I am OBSESSED with Unleashed. How was it possible to top Untamed?! Well queen you've now set mad standards for yourself in Unchained.

Im not sure i've been on an emotional rollercoaster like that since Jack & Rose 🚢. Or, been so grateful for a HEA since Kade & Stacey, IYKYK.

I was addicted and invested from chapter 1. This had pining and sadness for a lost soulmate like i've never read. The details Luna writes in the memories Ace & Harper have of each other is incredible. This book was literally playing as a blockbuster movie in my mind. I could picture and feel every interaction, every painful expression and emotion like i was witnessing it IRL.

Harper and Ace will rival so many couples that live rent free in your head and heart. Their pain is palpable but so is their love and chemistry. They are both confident and sexy and the primal play between them is fire.

This story kicked more ass than the Sterling brothers. Mafia cowboys.just.works.

Dont waste time adding to a TBR just read it now and do yourself a favour and read along to the playlist. There's been a lot of time and effort put into finding songs that match these chatacters and scenes to perfection. This only adds to the movie in your mind and the complete Unleashed experience on Sterling Ranch.
349 reviews6 followers
Review of advance copy
July 11, 2026
This book right here is a 6💫 really infinity to me. It will stay with you long after you shut your book or turn you kindle off. Their love was amazing and every other emotion you can have. I was not expecting to be affected as much as I was. At one point I was clutching my tissues as a safety blanket like if I held on hard enough the next pages wasn't going to hurt so bad. Spoiler: they didn't help. The blows just keep coming for them. Don't get me wrong this book is not just emotional it is freaking beautiful. I think everyone should read it!!!!!

I have a ton of saved phrases. Way to many to put here but this one right here:
"Tell Harper I love her. Tell her that I'll find her in another lifetime, just like I promised."

What to expect:
🤠 Pro bull rider MMC x Criminal journalist
💔 She’s engaged to someone else
🤠 Childhood sweethearts
💔 Second Chance but 3rd times a charm
🤠 Cowboy & Mafia underboss
💔 She’s the one who got away
🤠 Primal (with masks) and He’s pierced
🎀Surprise baby
🤠She protects him even though she’s investigating his crímes
💔 He hasn’t been with anyone since her

I cannot wait for the audiobook. I would normally not want to live this emotional roller coaster again but that shows how much I loved it. Also, I would normally finish a book within a day but I wanted to live in the emotions instead of speeding thought it.

Thank you Luna Mason and Valentine PR for this copy. Above are my own thoughts.
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316 reviews1 follower
July 8, 2026
What an emotional rollercoaster this book was! Just when you think Harper and Ace are going to get their happy ending it all comes tumbling down… and this book will have you on the edge of your seat about whether or not these two and they’re going get their happy ever after. Ace Stirling in my opinion can do no wrong! This man has loved Harper from the moment he saw her in English class when they were 16 years old and the lengths that this man will go to show his love for her?? Yeh it’s infinite. Plus di I mention he’s 6’6 and likes to chase her??? Yeppppp so there’s that!
Harper leaves him, thinking that she’s doing what’s best for Ace when really she’s just so unhappy and nothing comes close to the happiness she shared with him. These two go the long way around finding their way back to each other- and there were a couple of moments where I wanted to scream at Harper to let Ace in and not leave. Harper has to hit rock bottom to realise she needs to lean on him most, whilst Ace is never wavering and knows ultimately in his heart that he would go to the ends of the earth for her. This book will have you in tears and hysterics. It will most definitely take you on an epic journey- buckle up because she’s a thick one, with so many highs lows and Easter eggs for what comes next.

5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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155 reviews2 followers
July 10, 2026
Luna does it again with this amazing read! This is for the second chance, cowboy mafia loving readers!

Harper comes back to the ranch hoping to shut down any news that might incriminate and make the Steeling brothers and ranch look bad. That also means coming face to face with the man that she never stopped loving. Ace hasn’t stopped loving either. Problem is she’s engaged and there are bigger things at play. Can they work through it or will someone get hurt?

Ace is sooooo hot! He is completely charming, sexy, and never laid eyes on anyone else after Harper. Just a man who hopes one day he’ll get his happily ever after with the only one woman who ever has had his heart.

Harper had always made sure save and his family stayed safe and protected. Even if she had ignored Ace for years after their break up. I love that she put Ace above her own feelings.

This book is sooo spicy! I love their moments together. The facts that they can be safe with one another and trust each other in these moments. So many spicy scenes and it all fit their characters so well. I loved them all!

Oh man what happened towards the end of the book! It was so exciting to read. Seeing where the storyline went. I looooved this book so much. I’m dyyying already for book 3.

Luna Mason did not miss with this series. It is all the morally grey a girl loves.
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60 reviews
Review of advance copy received from Author
July 10, 2026
10⭐️ and 🌶️ off the charts

It’s official… I’m packing my bags and moving to Sterling Ranch. 🤠❤️

If you thought Hunter and Lola stole your heart, just wait until you meet Ace and Harper. Luna Mason has done it again, and somehow this series just keeps getting better.

Harper carries the weight of the world on her shoulders, convinced she has to face everything alone, and watching her journey was equal parts heartbreaking and inspiring. Then there’s Ace… the definition of “touch her and perish.” The way that man loves is fierce, unwavering, and completely devoted. His heart has only ever belonged to one blonde-haired beauty, and he’d wait until the end of time if that’s what it took.

This book is an emotional roller coaster packed with love, heartbreak, family, danger, and enough swoon-worthy moments to make you question why mafia cowboys in Arizona aren’t a real dating category.

And that ending… excuse me while I pick my jaw up off the floor. I never saw it coming, and now I’m desperate for more.

Luna Mason has officially wrecked me in the best possible way, and I am counting down the days until Colten’s book. If it’s anything like this one, we’re all in trouble.

Thank you Valentine PR for the advanced copy.
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