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Resurge
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Expected 16 Jun 26Lainey Addo fought her way out of prison and straight onto the basketball court, chasing a WNBA dream with the Coastal Sirens. But the past doesn’t release its grip so easily, especially when Axel Lee Carson, her ex and the former captain of the Coastal Titans, still haunts every move she makes. Once high school sweethearts, now sworn rivals, their chemistry is volatile, dangerous, and impossible to ignore. Every glance is a challenge. Every game is a reminder of what they lost.
When the powerful Carson family resurfaces with threats that put Lainey’s future and her life at risk, Axel risks everything to protect the one woman he was never able to forget. Old wounds tear open. Buried feelings ignite. And a love they thought was dead begins to burn again. In a world where trust is the ultimate gamble, can they rewrite their story before it destroys them both?
Resurge is a pulse-pounding enemies-to-lovers sports romance packed with obsession, heat, and heartbreak.
When the powerful Carson family resurfaces with threats that put Lainey’s future and her life at risk, Axel risks everything to protect the one woman he was never able to forget. Old wounds tear open. Buried feelings ignite. And a love they thought was dead begins to burn again. In a world where trust is the ultimate gamble, can they rewrite their story before it destroys them both?
Resurge is a pulse-pounding enemies-to-lovers sports romance packed with obsession, heat, and heartbreak.
- GenresRomance
450 pages, Paperback
Expected publication June 16, 2026
About the author
Jaynhi Allen
5 books39 followersJaynhi Allen is a passionate storyteller and author of captivating romance, fantasy, thriller, and dark romance novels. With a talent for weaving complex characters and emotionally charged narratives, she invites readers into worlds where love, danger, and passion collide.
In addition to her love for storytelling, Jaynhi has a background in airline tourism, aviation, customer service, and hospitality management. Her diverse experiences enrich her writing, bringing depth and authenticity to her characters and the worlds they inhabit.
In addition to her love for storytelling, Jaynhi has a background in airline tourism, aviation, customer service, and hospitality management. Her diverse experiences enrich her writing, bringing depth and authenticity to her characters and the worlds they inhabit.
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April 12, 2026
Thank you to Netgalley for this ARC!
3.5 stars.
From the beginning, I was hooked. The story was amazing. The tension?? Out of this world!! The groveling, the loving, the begging ugh sooo good! The craziness I was down!!!!
My problem came in the last 20 or so chapters when the plot got a bit convoluted and just plain confusing. Towards the end it just seemed to have drama for the sake of drama.
I hope that before the novel comes out, there is a bit more plot revision. The writing itself is flawless, that doesn’t need any touch ups in my opinion.
Overall, a good book just needs some adjusting! I’m excited for Devin and Anya’s story and will definitely be reading. I’m so glad to have read this book and I’m excited to see where Jayhni Allen goes in her career!
3.5 stars.
From the beginning, I was hooked. The story was amazing. The tension?? Out of this world!! The groveling, the loving, the begging ugh sooo good! The craziness I was down!!!!
My problem came in the last 20 or so chapters when the plot got a bit convoluted and just plain confusing. Towards the end it just seemed to have drama for the sake of drama.
I hope that before the novel comes out, there is a bit more plot revision. The writing itself is flawless, that doesn’t need any touch ups in my opinion.
Overall, a good book just needs some adjusting! I’m excited for Devin and Anya’s story and will definitely be reading. I’m so glad to have read this book and I’m excited to see where Jayhni Allen goes in her career!
May 8, 2026
Roller Coaster of Emotions and Romance!
Resurge is an absolutely beautiful read, packed with enemies-to-lovers, second chances, angst, sports romance, college romance, and the theme of “it’s always been you.” This book has it all!
The story follows Lainey, who accidentally kills Axel’s father. Axel, devastated, is the one who turns her over to the police. Fast forward three years, and Lainey is acquitted and discharged from all charges. The plot takes you on a wild ride as Axel discovers his father wasn’t the saint he thought he was, nor the victim he believed. The author beautifully captures the range of emotions Axel experiences as he navigates this painful truth.
Lainey’s character, however, frustrated me at times. While I understand her actions, I couldn’t quite forgive how she kept Axel in the dark about his father’s wrongdoings. She didn’t trust him enough to share the truth or believe that he would support her. The author’s writing was spot-on, though, showing the tension between their characters.
The side characters were vibrant and added so much depth to the story, though there were quite a few of them, which sometimes felt a bit overwhelming.
Overall, Resurge is a 4-star read that I highly recommend. Huge thanks to the author for the ARC!
Resurge is an absolutely beautiful read, packed with enemies-to-lovers, second chances, angst, sports romance, college romance, and the theme of “it’s always been you.” This book has it all!
The story follows Lainey, who accidentally kills Axel’s father. Axel, devastated, is the one who turns her over to the police. Fast forward three years, and Lainey is acquitted and discharged from all charges. The plot takes you on a wild ride as Axel discovers his father wasn’t the saint he thought he was, nor the victim he believed. The author beautifully captures the range of emotions Axel experiences as he navigates this painful truth.
Lainey’s character, however, frustrated me at times. While I understand her actions, I couldn’t quite forgive how she kept Axel in the dark about his father’s wrongdoings. She didn’t trust him enough to share the truth or believe that he would support her. The author’s writing was spot-on, though, showing the tension between their characters.
The side characters were vibrant and added so much depth to the story, though there were quite a few of them, which sometimes felt a bit overwhelming.
Overall, Resurge is a 4-star read that I highly recommend. Huge thanks to the author for the ARC!
November 29, 2025
“You ever hear about love so deep it turns to hate? Like a fire that burns too hot, consuming everything—trees, homes, hearts—until it's just ash, leaving scars where warmth used to be? Like a river that runs so wild it floods, drowning what it’s meant to nurture?”
Jaynhi Allen writes pain with a kind of gentleness that does not soften it, but makes it bearable. Her dialogue feels lived-in, like it’s carrying a history underneath every word, and her pacing is just so deliberate, letting every emotion breathe without dragging the story down. That’s how I felt reading this book. From the plot, characters, and dialogue, Resurge is one of those stories that pulls at the most powerful human emotions; grief, resentment, loyalty, and the desperate hope that love might still survive the wreckage. What really struck me most was the character development. From one character who wasn’t just another victim but a person constantly struggling with the weight of their past and the hatred they’ve learned to wear like armor, to another whose life serves as a reminder that regret can be both a wound and a compass. It felt natural to me while ‘watching’ these two get vulnerable, rebuild, and face their ghosts together.
I believe this book mirrors real-life struggles in a way that’s uncomfortable but realistic: the way trauma lingers long after freedom, how family pain influences who we become, and how we often sabotage the very happiness we fight so desperately to find.
Reading it, I felt a constant thrum in my chest. The hatred between the main characters was rooted in heartbreak so deep that even I found myself torn between wanting them apart and wanting them to find their way back to each other. And when they start slowly cracking open again, it feels like watching two people relearn how to breathe.
Resurge is ultimately about choosing love over fear, even when fear feels safer. It’s about confronting the ugliest parts of yourself so you can finally be free. And by the end, I wasn’t just rooting for the characters but also for every part of myself that has ever tried to heal from hurt.
I absolutely cannot wait to grab a copy for my shelf! I hope that everyone looks forward to this book in 2026.
Jaynhi Allen writes pain with a kind of gentleness that does not soften it, but makes it bearable. Her dialogue feels lived-in, like it’s carrying a history underneath every word, and her pacing is just so deliberate, letting every emotion breathe without dragging the story down. That’s how I felt reading this book. From the plot, characters, and dialogue, Resurge is one of those stories that pulls at the most powerful human emotions; grief, resentment, loyalty, and the desperate hope that love might still survive the wreckage. What really struck me most was the character development. From one character who wasn’t just another victim but a person constantly struggling with the weight of their past and the hatred they’ve learned to wear like armor, to another whose life serves as a reminder that regret can be both a wound and a compass. It felt natural to me while ‘watching’ these two get vulnerable, rebuild, and face their ghosts together.
I believe this book mirrors real-life struggles in a way that’s uncomfortable but realistic: the way trauma lingers long after freedom, how family pain influences who we become, and how we often sabotage the very happiness we fight so desperately to find.
Reading it, I felt a constant thrum in my chest. The hatred between the main characters was rooted in heartbreak so deep that even I found myself torn between wanting them apart and wanting them to find their way back to each other. And when they start slowly cracking open again, it feels like watching two people relearn how to breathe.
Resurge is ultimately about choosing love over fear, even when fear feels safer. It’s about confronting the ugliest parts of yourself so you can finally be free. And by the end, I wasn’t just rooting for the characters but also for every part of myself that has ever tried to heal from hurt.
I absolutely cannot wait to grab a copy for my shelf! I hope that everyone looks forward to this book in 2026.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Resurge had me in an absolute chokehold from the start. Give me messy second chances, unresolved tension, obsession disguised as hatred, and two people who clearly still love each other despite trying to destroy one another emotionally? Inject it directly into my veins.
Lainey and Axel’s relationship felt so raw and emotionally charged the entire time. You can FEEL the history between them in every interaction in every argument, every stare across the court, every moment where they’re trying to act unaffected while clearly going insane inside. The enemies-to-lovers energy here is less playful banter and more “we survived heartbreak but never survived each other,” and honestly? That hit way harder.
I also loved how emotional the story felt underneath all the tension and chemistry. Lainey fighting for a future after everything she’s been through made her such an easy character to root for, and Axel being willing to risk everything for her despite their past added so much depth to the romance. Their connection felt volatile in the best possible way and was passionate, painful, and impossible to ignore.
And the SPORTS ROMANCE tension?? The rivalry between the teams, the pressure, the public image, the competitive edge woven into their relationship made everything feel even more intense. Every scene between them carried this electric push-and-pull energy that kept me completely invested.
If you love second-chance romance with high emotional stakes, obsessive chemistry, protective exes who never truly moved on, and characters carrying years of hurt and longing, Resurge absolutely delivers. It’s dramatic, addictive, emotional, and full of the kind of angst that romance readers live for
Lainey and Axel’s relationship felt so raw and emotionally charged the entire time. You can FEEL the history between them in every interaction in every argument, every stare across the court, every moment where they’re trying to act unaffected while clearly going insane inside. The enemies-to-lovers energy here is less playful banter and more “we survived heartbreak but never survived each other,” and honestly? That hit way harder.
I also loved how emotional the story felt underneath all the tension and chemistry. Lainey fighting for a future after everything she’s been through made her such an easy character to root for, and Axel being willing to risk everything for her despite their past added so much depth to the romance. Their connection felt volatile in the best possible way and was passionate, painful, and impossible to ignore.
And the SPORTS ROMANCE tension?? The rivalry between the teams, the pressure, the public image, the competitive edge woven into their relationship made everything feel even more intense. Every scene between them carried this electric push-and-pull energy that kept me completely invested.
If you love second-chance romance with high emotional stakes, obsessive chemistry, protective exes who never truly moved on, and characters carrying years of hurt and longing, Resurge absolutely delivers. It’s dramatic, addictive, emotional, and full of the kind of angst that romance readers live for
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to NetGalley and Jaynhi Allen for an advanced reader copy of this book.
4.5 stars - now THIS was a wild ride. I think this is the first time I have been convinced that enemies to lovers can exist in contemporary romance. This was REAL hatred, real tension, real toxicity, and intense angst. This book, and Lainey and Axel, put me through it. There were so many raw emotions that at many points I didn't know if their love could be salvageable.
I enjoyed how raw this was. I could feel the grief, the intensity of the emotions, and how hard it was for them to come back to each other after everything that transpired between them. Sometimes, things were glazed over and I wish I got more explanations for some events that happened, but I was hooked every page.
I love the way Allen writes. It is very poetic. The internal monologues and thoughts of the characters, as well as their confessions, were so beautifully written. I have a ton of highlights from this book because there were so many passages I wanted to remember.
This book put me through the ringer. It was a roller coaster of emotions and I couldn't decide if they should or should not be together for the longest time. But after everything that happened, I was rooting for them, and rooting for them to be happy together. I loved the journey I went on with these two, even when they stressed me!
I'm so curious about the second book now, especially after all the history that was introduced.
4.5 stars - now THIS was a wild ride. I think this is the first time I have been convinced that enemies to lovers can exist in contemporary romance. This was REAL hatred, real tension, real toxicity, and intense angst. This book, and Lainey and Axel, put me through it. There were so many raw emotions that at many points I didn't know if their love could be salvageable.
I enjoyed how raw this was. I could feel the grief, the intensity of the emotions, and how hard it was for them to come back to each other after everything that transpired between them. Sometimes, things were glazed over and I wish I got more explanations for some events that happened, but I was hooked every page.
I love the way Allen writes. It is very poetic. The internal monologues and thoughts of the characters, as well as their confessions, were so beautifully written. I have a ton of highlights from this book because there were so many passages I wanted to remember.
This book put me through the ringer. It was a roller coaster of emotions and I couldn't decide if they should or should not be together for the longest time. But after everything that happened, I was rooting for them, and rooting for them to be happy together. I loved the journey I went on with these two, even when they stressed me!
I'm so curious about the second book now, especially after all the history that was introduced.
Did Not Finish
April 18, 2026Thank you so much NetGalley for giving me the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. I’ll try to keep this short!
I DNFed this book at around 40% because it felt extremely repetitive. I tried so hard to keep reading... what surprised me the most was how the same thoughts were repeated again and again in long paragraphs, sometimes just a few lines apart. Everything kept circling around the same points- I hate him, I hate her, I killed a monster, my dad is my hero, he’s not a monster, he turned me in, I regret what I did… and that’s it. Almost 40% of the book felt stuck on this loop with very little actual progress. What makes it even more disappointing is that the story had so much potential. The premise was genuinely strong, and the idea behind it was really interesting but the execution didn’t match up. It was a true enemies to lovers setup and I did enjoy those moments, but it faded out way too quickly. Also, Lainey’s hatred for Axel felt more like something written on paper rather than something you could actually feel through actions, which made it harder to enjoy anything. I can’t say much but this one just didn’t work for me. That said, it might still work for others, so you can give it a try if you’re curious. <3
I DNFed this book at around 40% because it felt extremely repetitive. I tried so hard to keep reading... what surprised me the most was how the same thoughts were repeated again and again in long paragraphs, sometimes just a few lines apart. Everything kept circling around the same points- I hate him, I hate her, I killed a monster, my dad is my hero, he’s not a monster, he turned me in, I regret what I did… and that’s it. Almost 40% of the book felt stuck on this loop with very little actual progress. What makes it even more disappointing is that the story had so much potential. The premise was genuinely strong, and the idea behind it was really interesting but the execution didn’t match up. It was a true enemies to lovers setup and I did enjoy those moments, but it faded out way too quickly. Also, Lainey’s hatred for Axel felt more like something written on paper rather than something you could actually feel through actions, which made it harder to enjoy anything. I can’t say much but this one just didn’t work for me. That said, it might still work for others, so you can give it a try if you’re curious. <3
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I went into Resurge by Jaynhi Allen, part of the Blackthorne Series, not knowing exactly what to expect—but it completely pulled me in. From the very beginning, the story had this intensity that kept me turning pages, and the emotional depth of the characters really stood out.
What I appreciated most was how layered the characters felt. They weren’t perfect, and that made their journeys even more compelling. You could really feel the tension, the growth, and the personal struggles they each faced. The chemistry between the main characters was strong, and the way their relationship developed felt both dramatic and meaningful.
The writing style was engaging and easy to get into, but still packed with emotion and detail. There were moments that had me frustrated, moments that made me smile, and moments that honestly surprised me. It’s the kind of book that keeps you thinking even after you’ve finished it.
Overall, Resurge is a captivating addition to the Blackthorne Series. If you enjoy stories with emotional depth, complex relationships, and a bit of intensity, this is definitely worth the read.
What I appreciated most was how layered the characters felt. They weren’t perfect, and that made their journeys even more compelling. You could really feel the tension, the growth, and the personal struggles they each faced. The chemistry between the main characters was strong, and the way their relationship developed felt both dramatic and meaningful.
The writing style was engaging and easy to get into, but still packed with emotion and detail. There were moments that had me frustrated, moments that made me smile, and moments that honestly surprised me. It’s the kind of book that keeps you thinking even after you’ve finished it.
Overall, Resurge is a captivating addition to the Blackthorne Series. If you enjoy stories with emotional depth, complex relationships, and a bit of intensity, this is definitely worth the read.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Holy shit!
I didn’t know what I was getting into when I started this book. I knew it was going to have this dark romance vibe and all of that, but this? Didn’t expect, and that’s in the best possible way!!!
This book kept me on my toes from the first page to the last page and I ate up every word. When I want a “dark” romance this is what I mean, dark topics, violence but absolute adoration from one of the main characters. This book had it all. The spice, the love, the adoration, the fight!
It’s also written sooo good, I love the way Jaynhi writes, its poetry that I fully understand. Through the words you could feel both characters hurt and sadness, also devotion for each other. The way he thought of her and how she thought of him. I read a few sentences of how they described each other to my friend (she isn’t a romance reader) and it even got her
I need the second book asap (literally, I need to know what is going on cause it ended on a mini cliffhanger)
Thank you Jaynhi for the ARC!!
Never stop writing for fun<3
I got your back
I didn’t know what I was getting into when I started this book. I knew it was going to have this dark romance vibe and all of that, but this? Didn’t expect, and that’s in the best possible way!!!
This book kept me on my toes from the first page to the last page and I ate up every word. When I want a “dark” romance this is what I mean, dark topics, violence but absolute adoration from one of the main characters. This book had it all. The spice, the love, the adoration, the fight!
It’s also written sooo good, I love the way Jaynhi writes, its poetry that I fully understand. Through the words you could feel both characters hurt and sadness, also devotion for each other. The way he thought of her and how she thought of him. I read a few sentences of how they described each other to my friend (she isn’t a romance reader) and it even got her
I need the second book asap (literally, I need to know what is going on cause it ended on a mini cliffhanger)
Thank you Jaynhi for the ARC!!
Never stop writing for fun<3
I got your back
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
DNF at 23%.
I'm an avid basketball fan and when i saw this book I realised I've never read a basketball book! Thought this would be a romance from the cover but the blurb makes it clear it's not. Still thought I'd give it a try and it had a promising start.
Too many inconsistencies.
At one point Lainey gets the ball blocked and then it's not explained how she gets the ball back.
Axel is given one more chance by the coach and then walks out and does something that should 100% be his third strike! How does he get away with that?
His flatmates don't hear screaming and crying coming from his room?
Too many duplicate descriptions. A sick dread settles in Axel's bones twice in two paragraphs, the description of her hair tied up, his dead dad etc.
I didn't find either main character at all likeable. I read plenty of crime/murder mysteries and swear like a sailor but this one just isn't me.
If you like dark, dirty and dangerous might like it.
Thanks to netgalley for the advance ebook copy.
I'm an avid basketball fan and when i saw this book I realised I've never read a basketball book! Thought this would be a romance from the cover but the blurb makes it clear it's not. Still thought I'd give it a try and it had a promising start.
Too many inconsistencies.
At one point Lainey gets the ball blocked and then it's not explained how she gets the ball back.
Axel is given one more chance by the coach and then walks out and does something that should 100% be his third strike! How does he get away with that?
His flatmates don't hear screaming and crying coming from his room?
Too many duplicate descriptions. A sick dread settles in Axel's bones twice in two paragraphs, the description of her hair tied up, his dead dad etc.
I didn't find either main character at all likeable. I read plenty of crime/murder mysteries and swear like a sailor but this one just isn't me.
If you like dark, dirty and dangerous might like it.
Thanks to netgalley for the advance ebook copy.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This one wasn’t quite what I expected when I requested it. I’ve been in my sports romance era so was excited when I got accepted for this ARC last week. First off, this story has romance, has some spice, and has some sports but I wouldn’t classify it as a typical sports romance. This had so many complex layers to it all tied up in first love, major traumas, and was heavy on the enemies part of enemies to lovers. The characters are complicated and there is so much animosity between them. To me, it read more like a mafia or a slightly darker romance because there are a lot of morally gray and problematic behavior by both main characters. Normally I love a romance that makes me giddy and kick my feet. This was not that, yet I couldn’t put it down.
There were some definite cringy moments and I found the characters were repetitive in a lot of places, which didn’t land with me. I think it could have been at least 50 pages shorter with another edit to take out some of the repetition. But the story itself held my attention.
I received this book as an e-ARC.
There were some definite cringy moments and I found the characters were repetitive in a lot of places, which didn’t land with me. I think it could have been at least 50 pages shorter with another edit to take out some of the repetition. But the story itself held my attention.
I received this book as an e-ARC.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of Resurge,and this one dives into sports, second chances, and complicated love.
Lainey Addo is determined to rebuild her life after prison, chasing her WNBA dreams with the Coastal Sirens. But moving forward isn’t easy when her past especially Axel Lee Carson — still lingers.
Their history is heavy.
The man Axel loved as a father… was a nightmare for Lainey.
I really enjoyed how the story gave us a glimpse into Ghana it added depth and made everything feel more real and personal.
And can we talk about Anya and Lainey’s friendship?
That “I’ve got you no matter what” kind of bond was one of my favorite parts.
That said, some parts felt a bit repetitive, and Lainey… she was doing a bit too much at times I found myself getting slightly irritated with some of her decisions.
Overall, it’s a story about healing, growth, and learning to rise again despite everything life throws at you.
Lainey Addo is determined to rebuild her life after prison, chasing her WNBA dreams with the Coastal Sirens. But moving forward isn’t easy when her past especially Axel Lee Carson — still lingers.
Their history is heavy.
The man Axel loved as a father… was a nightmare for Lainey.
I really enjoyed how the story gave us a glimpse into Ghana it added depth and made everything feel more real and personal.
And can we talk about Anya and Lainey’s friendship?
That “I’ve got you no matter what” kind of bond was one of my favorite parts.
That said, some parts felt a bit repetitive, and Lainey… she was doing a bit too much at times I found myself getting slightly irritated with some of her decisions.
Overall, it’s a story about healing, growth, and learning to rise again despite everything life throws at you.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you NetGalley for the e-arc of this book.
The prologue gets you hooked wondering what led up to these events. This story was like a lifetime movie on steroids. I was drawn to it from the cover and because it is classified as a sports romance. But this book was more than just a romance book. As someone who played basketball some of the aspects of that was not realistic but it is a fiction book so there is that. The tension between the FMC, Lainey, and MMC, Axel, was wonderful and how they longed for each other.
As the story continued there were a lot of plot holes and some events that did not make sense and therefore not needed for the story to progress on. I hope some of those are cut before it makes it to publication. Also there was some repetition.
Now some of the minor/side characters stood out and now I know there was a purpose for that because I cannot wait to read about Devin and Anya’s story next.
The prologue gets you hooked wondering what led up to these events. This story was like a lifetime movie on steroids. I was drawn to it from the cover and because it is classified as a sports romance. But this book was more than just a romance book. As someone who played basketball some of the aspects of that was not realistic but it is a fiction book so there is that. The tension between the FMC, Lainey, and MMC, Axel, was wonderful and how they longed for each other.
As the story continued there were a lot of plot holes and some events that did not make sense and therefore not needed for the story to progress on. I hope some of those are cut before it makes it to publication. Also there was some repetition.
Now some of the minor/side characters stood out and now I know there was a purpose for that because I cannot wait to read about Devin and Anya’s story next.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This was my First time reading a book by this author and I enjoyed it so much!
Lainey is just out of prison and trying to pick up her life starting with college and basketball one thing, or one "someone" is not making it easy for her...Axel...her first love also a big part of the reason she was locked up to start with. See.. she killed his dad!
Axel is angry, furious she's back of course he is. She's feels the same. But their reasons for being angry are so different!
I really enjoyed how the story unfolded and brought them back together while also paving the path for a next book.
Really, great background story, action/suspense, romance and spice I couldn't stop reading!.
Many Thanks to Netgalley, author and publisher for the opportunity to read in advance and share my thoughts.
Lainey is just out of prison and trying to pick up her life starting with college and basketball one thing, or one "someone" is not making it easy for her...Axel...her first love also a big part of the reason she was locked up to start with. See.. she killed his dad!
Axel is angry, furious she's back of course he is. She's feels the same. But their reasons for being angry are so different!
I really enjoyed how the story unfolded and brought them back together while also paving the path for a next book.
Really, great background story, action/suspense, romance and spice I couldn't stop reading!.
Many Thanks to Netgalley, author and publisher for the opportunity to read in advance and share my thoughts.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thanks to Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for the advance review copy of Jaynhi Allen’s new book, Resurge.
Overall, it was a good read. The prologue immediately pulled me in, and I really enjoyed the beginning. Around 7% in, every chapter ended on a cliffhanger, which made it hard to put down. I kept wanting to read just one more chapter.
That said, I found that the book became a bit too steamy for my personal taste, so I didn’t enjoy the second half as much. I definitely preferred the first half of the book to the second.
The ending, in particular, felt rushed and slightly overwhelming; like a lot was happening all at once. It didn’t fully land for me, though that might just come down to personal preference.
Overall, it’s a solid read, especially if you enjoy steamy sports romance.
Overall, it was a good read. The prologue immediately pulled me in, and I really enjoyed the beginning. Around 7% in, every chapter ended on a cliffhanger, which made it hard to put down. I kept wanting to read just one more chapter.
That said, I found that the book became a bit too steamy for my personal taste, so I didn’t enjoy the second half as much. I definitely preferred the first half of the book to the second.
The ending, in particular, felt rushed and slightly overwhelming; like a lot was happening all at once. It didn’t fully land for me, though that might just come down to personal preference.
Overall, it’s a solid read, especially if you enjoy steamy sports romance.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you Net Galley for the ARC
For probably the first 3/4 of this book I was completely sucked in. The drama and angst was a little over the top but I was addicted.
But the book lost itself near the end. It became just a whirlwind of how many things can we throw at these characters. On top of that because there was so much it became convoluted and half of it felt unfinished. More than once in that last quarter I had to back up and reread because I was confused. And backing up didnt help.
I loved the characters through most of the story. I can't wait to read the next 2 character's book because they were soo good in this book. I think this book just hit what should have been its peak too soon and the author started throwing things on the page instead of shortening the book.
For probably the first 3/4 of this book I was completely sucked in. The drama and angst was a little over the top but I was addicted.
But the book lost itself near the end. It became just a whirlwind of how many things can we throw at these characters. On top of that because there was so much it became convoluted and half of it felt unfinished. More than once in that last quarter I had to back up and reread because I was confused. And backing up didnt help.
I loved the characters through most of the story. I can't wait to read the next 2 character's book because they were soo good in this book. I think this book just hit what should have been its peak too soon and the author started throwing things on the page instead of shortening the book.
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This was an AMAZING book. I don’t usually go for romances, but I’m sooo happy I did!!
It’s been a long time since I read something this beautifully written. Not only the story, but the words used to describe their feelings. I understood everything without having to lay everything out. There were so many good quotes that it was hard to choose. But I think my favorite was
”I knew I loved you when you looked at me like I hung the stars and I didn’t know how to come down after that. Come back to me. Even if we rebuild from rubble, I’ll lay every brick with you”
It you like romance, grumpy x grumpy, dark themes and beautiful writing. I really encourage you to read this book!!
It’s been a long time since I read something this beautifully written. Not only the story, but the words used to describe their feelings. I understood everything without having to lay everything out. There were so many good quotes that it was hard to choose. But I think my favorite was
”I knew I loved you when you looked at me like I hung the stars and I didn’t know how to come down after that. Come back to me. Even if we rebuild from rubble, I’ll lay every brick with you”
It you like romance, grumpy x grumpy, dark themes and beautiful writing. I really encourage you to read this book!!
April 21, 2026
- ARC reader here!! This was a 5 star read for me. I was hooked from chapter one. The only notes I would make will be adding some more background to the intro. You have some trauma bonding and rekindled old flames. Old lovers become enemies and the they get a second chance romance. How do you prove that the person you loved loves you back when they didn’t stick up for you in the most trying times? I loved everything about this book. I look forward to reading more from this author.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you to the author and NetGalley for the gifted copy.
This story leans into growth and rebuilding, and I appreciated that. You can really feel the shift happening as things unfold. It’s not overly complicated, but it still hits. A solid read if you like stories about change, resilience, and second chances.
Thank you to the author and NetGalley for the gifted copy.
This story leans into growth and rebuilding, and I appreciated that. You can really feel the shift happening as things unfold. It’s not overly complicated, but it still hits. A solid read if you like stories about change, resilience, and second chances.
May 7, 2026
Thank you Netgalley for this ARC
I really enjoyed this book, the characters were likeable and the storyline was interesting and kept me hooked. I found the amount of spice to be just right not making the book too raunchy. Towards the end of the book I did find the story drag a bit and felt it could of been finished sooner, it was almost like drama was being found just for the sake of it. Overall rated 3.5 stars and looking forwards to what seems to be the second book in the series Devin and Anya's story.
I really enjoyed this book, the characters were likeable and the storyline was interesting and kept me hooked. I found the amount of spice to be just right not making the book too raunchy. Towards the end of the book I did find the story drag a bit and felt it could of been finished sooner, it was almost like drama was being found just for the sake of it. Overall rated 3.5 stars and looking forwards to what seems to be the second book in the series Devin and Anya's story.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I was hooked from the first line in the prologue! And the entire story didn’t disappoint me at all. What an enjoyable read ❤️
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
I was very grateful to get this book as an ARC.
The start of the book was very promising, a different sport romance, got me reeled in…
Then it got repetitive, bland and very out of place.
The start of the book was very promising, a different sport romance, got me reeled in…
Then it got repetitive, bland and very out of place.
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