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The Reckoning Duet #1
The Fall of Summer
THE FALL OF SUMMER
Book One of The Reckoning Duet
By Rebecca Dale
When her father locks away a powerful man, Summer Miller becomes the one marked to pay the price.
The sheriff, Jacob Darnell, swears he’ll protect her. But he has always blurred the line between duty and desire. His badge is her shield. His house, her prison. His touch, the most dangerous risk of all.
In Rosefield, every promise hides a lie. Every smile conceals a weapon.
And the closer Summer comes to escape, the deeper betrayal cuts.
Because love isn’t salvation.
It’s obsession.
And vengeance isn’t the only thing waiting in the dark.
This isn’t a fairytale. It’s a reckoning.
Book One of The Reckoning Duet
By Rebecca Dale
When her father locks away a powerful man, Summer Miller becomes the one marked to pay the price.
The sheriff, Jacob Darnell, swears he’ll protect her. But he has always blurred the line between duty and desire. His badge is her shield. His house, her prison. His touch, the most dangerous risk of all.
In Rosefield, every promise hides a lie. Every smile conceals a weapon.
And the closer Summer comes to escape, the deeper betrayal cuts.
Because love isn’t salvation.
It’s obsession.
And vengeance isn’t the only thing waiting in the dark.
This isn’t a fairytale. It’s a reckoning.
366 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 26, 2026
About the author
Rebecca Dale
2 books214 followersI’m Rebecca Dale, a UK-based author writing dark romance and psychological thrillers. I’m drawn to the raw, messy sides of human emotion—obsession, trauma, desire, and the thin line between love and ruin. My work blends small-town grit with morally grey characters and slow-burn tension, the kind of stories that stay with you long after you close the book.
My debut novel, The Fall of Summer, introduces the haunting world of Rosefield, Montana, kicking off The Reckoning Duet. I love exploring power shifts, emotional conflict, and the kind of romance that isn’t pretty—but hits hard.
When I’m not writing, I’m researching, plotting future books, or connecting with readers who share my love of darker, more intense stories. Book Two, The Ashes of Summer, is currently in progress.
My debut novel, The Fall of Summer, introduces the haunting world of Rosefield, Montana, kicking off The Reckoning Duet. I love exploring power shifts, emotional conflict, and the kind of romance that isn’t pretty—but hits hard.
When I’m not writing, I’m researching, plotting future books, or connecting with readers who share my love of darker, more intense stories. Book Two, The Ashes of Summer, is currently in progress.
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July 22, 2026I received this ALC from Dark Star Romance.
I went into The Fall of Summer not really sure what to expect, but once the story started unfolding, I was completely hooked. It was fast-paced and dark, just how I like my dark romance stories to be. The atmosphere felt claustrophobic from the start, and I really enjoyed Rebecca Dale’s writing. Even with my aphantasia, the descriptions were vivid enough that I had no problem getting completely immersed in the story.
Summer and Jacob’s dynamic was intense. Jacob isn’t protective. Let’s not dress it up as something softer than what it really is. He’s obsessive, and there’s a huge difference. His fixation on Summer goes beyond just trying to keep her safe, and that made him a very compelling character.
I found myself invested in the darker themes and suspense as the story unfolded. The romance is messy, intense, and very much dark romance, so definitely check the trigger warnings before going in.
The duet narration by R.L. Hemm and Troy Duran was phenomenal. They completely understood the tone of the story, and the emotion, chemistry, and intensity came through in every scene.
I’d recommend it to listeners who enjoy dark romance, obsessive morally gray characters, suspense, fast-paced stories, intense character dynamics, and phenomenal duet narration.
I went into The Fall of Summer not really sure what to expect, but once the story started unfolding, I was completely hooked. It was fast-paced and dark, just how I like my dark romance stories to be. The atmosphere felt claustrophobic from the start, and I really enjoyed Rebecca Dale’s writing. Even with my aphantasia, the descriptions were vivid enough that I had no problem getting completely immersed in the story.
Summer and Jacob’s dynamic was intense. Jacob isn’t protective. Let’s not dress it up as something softer than what it really is. He’s obsessive, and there’s a huge difference. His fixation on Summer goes beyond just trying to keep her safe, and that made him a very compelling character.
I found myself invested in the darker themes and suspense as the story unfolded. The romance is messy, intense, and very much dark romance, so definitely check the trigger warnings before going in.
The duet narration by R.L. Hemm and Troy Duran was phenomenal. They completely understood the tone of the story, and the emotion, chemistry, and intensity came through in every scene.
I’d recommend it to listeners who enjoy dark romance, obsessive morally gray characters, suspense, fast-paced stories, intense character dynamics, and phenomenal duet narration.
January 5, 2026
Wow this book was such a great read! I at first thought Jacob was an asshole for how he treated Summer, but as the story continues he grew on me more. Uhh and that ending…just tore my heart out!! Can’t wait for the next one!
July 17, 2026
I received this alc from Dark Star for my honest review
This is a pretty dark book so definitely look over the trigger warnings before you proceed.
Our FMC Summer is 20 yrs old and always had an odd feeling about the Sherif in town because he is a creep and is always watching her ….. then he persuades her parents into giving her to him for protection…. I won’t say much more as the only way to describe this would probably be spoilers.
There is an age gap and I found myself saying wtf multiple times but had to just keep going as the story line sucked me in
This is a pretty dark book so definitely look over the trigger warnings before you proceed.
Our FMC Summer is 20 yrs old and always had an odd feeling about the Sherif in town because he is a creep and is always watching her ….. then he persuades her parents into giving her to him for protection…. I won’t say much more as the only way to describe this would probably be spoilers.
There is an age gap and I found myself saying wtf multiple times but had to just keep going as the story line sucked me in
August 15, 2026
An easy 5 star rating!
This book comsumed me! I did 275 pages in the first sitting I literally couldn't get enough!
It actually gave me little bit of Hunting Adaline vibes if you enjoyed that book I think you'd enjoy this one.
Initially I hated the MMC Jacob however that dramatically changed, we all need a protective Jacob in our lives. The FMC Summer i loved she is strong and willed women. This book had so many twists and turns you didn't see coming and the ending how can it end like that!
If you like an age-gap, forced proximity, enemies to lovers, forbidden love in a dark romance with a slightly unhinged MMC then this is a book for you! I am so happy i am lucky enough to have the ARC for book two!
This book comsumed me! I did 275 pages in the first sitting I literally couldn't get enough!
It actually gave me little bit of Hunting Adaline vibes if you enjoyed that book I think you'd enjoy this one.
Initially I hated the MMC Jacob however that dramatically changed, we all need a protective Jacob in our lives. The FMC Summer i loved she is strong and willed women. This book had so many twists and turns you didn't see coming and the ending how can it end like that!
If you like an age-gap, forced proximity, enemies to lovers, forbidden love in a dark romance with a slightly unhinged MMC then this is a book for you! I am so happy i am lucky enough to have the ARC for book two!
July 20, 2026
Thank you to Dark Star Romance for the ALC of this audiobook!
This was my first book by Rebecca Dale, and I have to say, I’m really impressed, especially knowing this is her debut novel. This is book one in a dark romance thriller duet, and by the end I was immediately ready to jump into book two.
Summer is our FMC, and she’s lived a very sheltered life because of who her father is. He’s the district attorney, and she’s been kept in this protective bubble for most of her life. Then everything changes when she’s essentially placed in Jacob’s care.
Jacob is our MMC, and he is definitely morally black. He’s the sheriff of this small town, older than Summer, and has been obsessed with her for years. In the beginning, I honestly didn’t know if I was ever going to like him. The way he treats Summer had me questioning everything, and I wanted to hate him.
But as the story went on and more pieces of his past and his motivations started falling into place, my opinion completely changed. I found myself understanding why he made the choices he did, even if I didn’t always agree with them. By the end, I was fully rooting for Jacob and Summer.
I also loved how well the dark romance and thriller aspects blended together. The obsession, the suspense, the secrets surrounding Rosefield… it all kept me hooked because every time I thought I had something figured out, another layer was revealed.
I listened to the audiobook, and R.L. Hemm and Troy Duran did such a fantastic job bringing these characters to life. They really captured the intensity between Jacob and Summer, and they made it so easy to get completely pulled into the story.
If you love:
🖤 Dark romance thrillers
🖤 Obsessive heroes
🖤 Age gap
🖤 Morally black MMCs
🖤 Small-town secrets
🖤 Suspense that keeps you guessing
…I definitely recommend giving this one a try.
This was my first book by Rebecca Dale, and I have to say, I’m really impressed, especially knowing this is her debut novel. This is book one in a dark romance thriller duet, and by the end I was immediately ready to jump into book two.
Summer is our FMC, and she’s lived a very sheltered life because of who her father is. He’s the district attorney, and she’s been kept in this protective bubble for most of her life. Then everything changes when she’s essentially placed in Jacob’s care.
Jacob is our MMC, and he is definitely morally black. He’s the sheriff of this small town, older than Summer, and has been obsessed with her for years. In the beginning, I honestly didn’t know if I was ever going to like him. The way he treats Summer had me questioning everything, and I wanted to hate him.
But as the story went on and more pieces of his past and his motivations started falling into place, my opinion completely changed. I found myself understanding why he made the choices he did, even if I didn’t always agree with them. By the end, I was fully rooting for Jacob and Summer.
I also loved how well the dark romance and thriller aspects blended together. The obsession, the suspense, the secrets surrounding Rosefield… it all kept me hooked because every time I thought I had something figured out, another layer was revealed.
I listened to the audiobook, and R.L. Hemm and Troy Duran did such a fantastic job bringing these characters to life. They really captured the intensity between Jacob and Summer, and they made it so easy to get completely pulled into the story.
If you love:
🖤 Dark romance thrillers
🖤 Obsessive heroes
🖤 Age gap
🖤 Morally black MMCs
🖤 Small-town secrets
🖤 Suspense that keeps you guessing
…I definitely recommend giving this one a try.
July 10, 2026
To say I am utterly, ridiculously obsessed with this story is a massive understatement.
Mean man in a position of authority? ✅
Highly suspenseful plot? ✅
Dark romance? ✅
Possessive hero? ✅
Heroine in danger? ✅
I genuinely couldn’t have asked for more… except somehow I got more because this audiobook was phenomenal. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
🎧 Troy Duran, which we all know by now I absolutely adore, once again proved he can do no wrong. Ever. But R.L. Hemm completely blew me away. The emotional depth she brought to Summer was incredible. Every emotion felt so raw and authentic. Just… shut all the doors. 🎧
I was hooked from the very first minute and couldn’t stop listening. This audiobook had my full attention from start to finish.
AND. THAT. ENDING?!?!
Excuse me?! What do you mean it’s over?! I need the next book immediately because I am absolutely feral.
Thank you SO MUCH to DarkStarRomance for the ALC ✨🥹
Mean man in a position of authority? ✅
Highly suspenseful plot? ✅
Dark romance? ✅
Possessive hero? ✅
Heroine in danger? ✅
I genuinely couldn’t have asked for more… except somehow I got more because this audiobook was phenomenal. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
🎧 Troy Duran, which we all know by now I absolutely adore, once again proved he can do no wrong. Ever. But R.L. Hemm completely blew me away. The emotional depth she brought to Summer was incredible. Every emotion felt so raw and authentic. Just… shut all the doors. 🎧
I was hooked from the very first minute and couldn’t stop listening. This audiobook had my full attention from start to finish.
AND. THAT. ENDING?!?!
Excuse me?! What do you mean it’s over?! I need the next book immediately because I am absolutely feral.
Thank you SO MUCH to DarkStarRomance for the ALC ✨🥹
July 27, 2026
The Fall of Summer by @Rebeccadale
Narrated by @troyduran and @rlhemm
When I first saw this audio as an offering from @darkstarromance I knew I was either getting the ALC or buying it when it released, because it looked so good!
I’ve listened to MANY of Troy Duran’s audiobooks, and he is such an incredible narrator. That chuckle of his can sound either completely evil or genuinely hilarious, depending on the book and the scene! He also does unhinged, possessive, morally black men so well. The way he portrayed Jacob, switching between cold and seriously hot, really showed just how talented he is.
R.L. Hemm is a new to me narrator, and wow, she’s fantastic. She has such a strong emotional range and brought every side of Summer to life so naturally. I was so immersed in this story.
The plot itself was fantastic, and the characters were perfection. I was so up and down with Jacob and my feelings towards him the whole time, but also I knew he was going to be Summers saviour.
When I finished I wanted to jump straight into book 2, but read it wrong and realised it was due out in October!!! I can’t wait to see what happens and I hope I get the ALC for the next book too ;)
Kudos to Rebecca for a really fantastic story, and I’ve definitely become a big fan!
Thank you @darkstarromance for the ALC!
4.5⭐️- story
5⭐️ - narration
3 🌶️
Narrated by @troyduran and @rlhemm
When I first saw this audio as an offering from @darkstarromance I knew I was either getting the ALC or buying it when it released, because it looked so good!
I’ve listened to MANY of Troy Duran’s audiobooks, and he is such an incredible narrator. That chuckle of his can sound either completely evil or genuinely hilarious, depending on the book and the scene! He also does unhinged, possessive, morally black men so well. The way he portrayed Jacob, switching between cold and seriously hot, really showed just how talented he is.
R.L. Hemm is a new to me narrator, and wow, she’s fantastic. She has such a strong emotional range and brought every side of Summer to life so naturally. I was so immersed in this story.
The plot itself was fantastic, and the characters were perfection. I was so up and down with Jacob and my feelings towards him the whole time, but also I knew he was going to be Summers saviour.
When I finished I wanted to jump straight into book 2, but read it wrong and realised it was due out in October!!! I can’t wait to see what happens and I hope I get the ALC for the next book too ;)
Kudos to Rebecca for a really fantastic story, and I’ve definitely become a big fan!
Thank you @darkstarromance for the ALC!
4.5⭐️- story
5⭐️ - narration
3 🌶️
December 4, 2025
Wow, just wow… As someone new to dark romance, I wasn’t sure what to expect — but this blew me away. So many books lean on smut with no real plot, but this one is the complete opposite. It’s packed with spice, but every scene actually deepens the story and the characters. Once you start reading, you will not want to put it down.
Jacob is the kind of man you’ll hate… until you suddenly don’t. And Summer’s arc? Absolutely incredible.
A fantastic read from start to finish, and that cliffhanger had me screaming. I can’t wait for Book Two — please, please, please let me ARC it again!
Jacob is the kind of man you’ll hate… until you suddenly don’t. And Summer’s arc? Absolutely incredible.
A fantastic read from start to finish, and that cliffhanger had me screaming. I can’t wait for Book Two — please, please, please let me ARC it again!
July 20, 2026
Prepare yourself.
Summer is a young girl just out of high school and trying to live as normal as possible with a high-profile DA of a father. He sends a very dangerous criminal to prison and Summer then becomes a target. The new sheriff zeros in on her and she becomes his charge to protect. Only, to the Sherrif, she is also an obsession, and he will stop at nothing to protect her and also make her his.
As with any good mystery, the first few chapters are dedicated to introducing the characters and the world they live in. As this is also a psychological thriller, we spend majority of the time in Summer’s mind learning her point of view and her emotions. This author writes her characters and their feelings extremely well and by the time I read Jacob’s perspective, I both feared and disliked him. However, as the story progresses, your opinions change. This is also a slow burn romance with very dark themes and heavy issues. The story ends on a cliffhanger.
I was 100% blown away by the performances of both RL Hemm and Troy Duran of this novel. While RL Hemm is new to me, Ive heard several titles that Mr. Duran has read. This is by far the best performance I’ve heard by him yet. The MMC is very complex with a wide range of emotions and Mr. Duran read them flawlessly. RL Hemm has an innocent quality to her voice that perfectly portrayed how I would imagine young Summer would sound. The story itself is fantastic, but I think these voice actors took my reading experience to the next level and I am grateful for this.
I recommend this novel for mature audiences only due to sexual content and violence.
I received this ACL in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Summer is a young girl just out of high school and trying to live as normal as possible with a high-profile DA of a father. He sends a very dangerous criminal to prison and Summer then becomes a target. The new sheriff zeros in on her and she becomes his charge to protect. Only, to the Sherrif, she is also an obsession, and he will stop at nothing to protect her and also make her his.
As with any good mystery, the first few chapters are dedicated to introducing the characters and the world they live in. As this is also a psychological thriller, we spend majority of the time in Summer’s mind learning her point of view and her emotions. This author writes her characters and their feelings extremely well and by the time I read Jacob’s perspective, I both feared and disliked him. However, as the story progresses, your opinions change. This is also a slow burn romance with very dark themes and heavy issues. The story ends on a cliffhanger.
I was 100% blown away by the performances of both RL Hemm and Troy Duran of this novel. While RL Hemm is new to me, Ive heard several titles that Mr. Duran has read. This is by far the best performance I’ve heard by him yet. The MMC is very complex with a wide range of emotions and Mr. Duran read them flawlessly. RL Hemm has an innocent quality to her voice that perfectly portrayed how I would imagine young Summer would sound. The story itself is fantastic, but I think these voice actors took my reading experience to the next level and I am grateful for this.
I recommend this novel for mature audiences only due to sexual content and violence.
I received this ACL in exchange for a fair and honest review.
July 15, 2026
ALC Review
4.25 🌟
The Fall of Summer: The Reckoning Duet, Book 1 had me in a complete chokehold from the first chapter! That, and a long list of trigger warnings, I'm sat!!! This story follows a naive, barely legal FMC who is placed under the "protection" of a morally grey, possessive sheriff (13 year age gap 😎), when she becomes the new target of a sex trafficking ring.
Call me toxic, but there's something fascinating about a man who is so obsessed with protecting, that there seems to be a blurred line between the actual danger and the "cage" of protection the FMC finds herself in. With the way he treated her for over half the book, I really started to question who the real villian was! And dont even get me started on the "Stockholm syndrome" vibes once she started to "feel" things for him! Was their relationship unbelievable toxic? Yes! Did I eat it up? Also yes!
Troy Duran is one of my favorite narrators with his ability to truly embody any character he narrates. Listening to him, I could almost picture this unhinged, slightly psychotic sheriff who can quiet a room just by walking in. Even the secondary characters, like the FMC's father, he expertly portrayed what I envisioned as a somewhat meek, and gentle giant; a stark contrast to the MMC, but just as captivating.
R.L. Hemm was new to me as a narrator but her performance was stellar. I could really feel the naïveté eminating from the FMC and really picture her dumbfounded facial expressions with each vocal inflection. Together, these two delivered a really enjoyable listening experience.
As this story is part of a duet, the first book ends on a cliffhanger that did exactly what it was supposed to do; I am foaming at the mouth for more! I was so glad to receive the ALC for Rebecca Dale's debut novel and I really hope I get to review more of her work!
If you're a fan of the twisted mind of Rina Kent, you will love this book!
4.25 🌟
The Fall of Summer: The Reckoning Duet, Book 1 had me in a complete chokehold from the first chapter! That, and a long list of trigger warnings, I'm sat!!! This story follows a naive, barely legal FMC who is placed under the "protection" of a morally grey, possessive sheriff (13 year age gap 😎), when she becomes the new target of a sex trafficking ring.
Call me toxic, but there's something fascinating about a man who is so obsessed with protecting, that there seems to be a blurred line between the actual danger and the "cage" of protection the FMC finds herself in. With the way he treated her for over half the book, I really started to question who the real villian was! And dont even get me started on the "Stockholm syndrome" vibes once she started to "feel" things for him! Was their relationship unbelievable toxic? Yes! Did I eat it up? Also yes!
Troy Duran is one of my favorite narrators with his ability to truly embody any character he narrates. Listening to him, I could almost picture this unhinged, slightly psychotic sheriff who can quiet a room just by walking in. Even the secondary characters, like the FMC's father, he expertly portrayed what I envisioned as a somewhat meek, and gentle giant; a stark contrast to the MMC, but just as captivating.
R.L. Hemm was new to me as a narrator but her performance was stellar. I could really feel the naïveté eminating from the FMC and really picture her dumbfounded facial expressions with each vocal inflection. Together, these two delivered a really enjoyable listening experience.
As this story is part of a duet, the first book ends on a cliffhanger that did exactly what it was supposed to do; I am foaming at the mouth for more! I was so glad to receive the ALC for Rebecca Dale's debut novel and I really hope I get to review more of her work!
If you're a fan of the twisted mind of Rina Kent, you will love this book!
December 5, 2025
From the get go, this book drew me in.
At the begining I was not a big big fan of Jacob, he came across as a bit of a bully and was really rude to Summer but as the book went on his character grew on me and in the end I fell in love with his character.
Jacob amd Summer's relationship was written so beautifully and I loved how it development.
This book brought out so many strong emotions for me.
There were parts that had second guessing certain characters intentions.
The ending had me in a spiral and I couldn't help but cry as i pictured in my mind the scene of Jacob reaching for the helicopter to get to Summer but never got her.
I can't wait for book 2, I need to know how Jacob and Summer's relationship ends.
Highly recommend, a definite 5⭐️ read for me.
At the begining I was not a big big fan of Jacob, he came across as a bit of a bully and was really rude to Summer but as the book went on his character grew on me and in the end I fell in love with his character.
Jacob amd Summer's relationship was written so beautifully and I loved how it development.
This book brought out so many strong emotions for me.
There were parts that had second guessing certain characters intentions.
The ending had me in a spiral and I couldn't help but cry as i pictured in my mind the scene of Jacob reaching for the helicopter to get to Summer but never got her.
I can't wait for book 2, I need to know how Jacob and Summer's relationship ends.
Highly recommend, a definite 5⭐️ read for me.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 4, 2026
ARC Review: I devoured this book in under 24 hours because I genuinely couldn’t put it down. It has a little bit of everything—romance, spice, suspense, and mystery—and it all works so well together. I went in fully expecting to hate Jacob because the author paints him as so aggressive at first, but somehow you end up loving him despite his completely unhinged tendencies. I’m a sucker for a morally gray man, what can I say? And that cliffhanger? Absolutely criminal. I almost wanted to hurl my Kindle across the room—I did not expect it to end there. Now I’m desperately waiting for book two because I need to know how this story finishes.
December 21, 2025
I am so grateful to have recevied this as an ARC read.
This book had me so engrossed I finished it in under 24 hours. The writing style is so well paced and flowed brilliantly that it kept me engaged and not wanting to put it down. The dual POV is something that I love in a book and this was no exception! Our MMC is obsessive and controlling and a man in uniform! what is not to love!! The FMCs emotions were explained so well throughout the story that it really helped me connect with her.
I loved all the twists and turns throughout and was shouting out loud at the ending.
This is a dark romance that has a good level of spice but also a good plot to keep it all together. Looking forward to book 2!
This book had me so engrossed I finished it in under 24 hours. The writing style is so well paced and flowed brilliantly that it kept me engaged and not wanting to put it down. The dual POV is something that I love in a book and this was no exception! Our MMC is obsessive and controlling and a man in uniform! what is not to love!! The FMCs emotions were explained so well throughout the story that it really helped me connect with her.
I loved all the twists and turns throughout and was shouting out loud at the ending.
This is a dark romance that has a good level of spice but also a good plot to keep it all together. Looking forward to book 2!
January 27, 2026
100/10 stars!! I received this as an ARC and I didn’t pay attention to the fact that there’s a second book! So not only is Book 1 not officially out until January 2026 but then I have to wait for the second one 😭
I BINGED this book in less than 24 hours. It grabbed my attention instantly and consumed me. You start off hating Jacob but the dual POV makes you really love him and see why he is the way he is. I also like crazy possessive red flag men though so my taste is unusual 🤷🏻♀️😅
Ways it’s like Haunting Adeline:
- stalker-ish romance
- spicy scenes
- sex trafficking
- unexpected plot twists
- morally gray
Ways that it’s not like HA:
- no book boyfriend compares to Daddy Zade. Periodt.
- could use more smut & freakier smut. (Ex: HA gun scene, iykyk)
- MMC is a Sheriff which adds a different twist that I loved!
- not as dark or triggering
- Stockholm syndrome kink ftw
Overall, excellent book and feel so grateful to have been given an advanced copy!!! I hope I can get book 2 as an ARC too because that cliffhanger made me almost throw my kindle! 😩😭 Dark romance readers, add this to your TBR!
I BINGED this book in less than 24 hours. It grabbed my attention instantly and consumed me. You start off hating Jacob but the dual POV makes you really love him and see why he is the way he is. I also like crazy possessive red flag men though so my taste is unusual 🤷🏻♀️😅
Ways it’s like Haunting Adeline:
- stalker-ish romance
- spicy scenes
- sex trafficking
- unexpected plot twists
- morally gray
Ways that it’s not like HA:
- no book boyfriend compares to Daddy Zade. Periodt.
- could use more smut & freakier smut. (Ex: HA gun scene, iykyk)
- MMC is a Sheriff which adds a different twist that I loved!
- not as dark or triggering
- Stockholm syndrome kink ftw
Overall, excellent book and feel so grateful to have been given an advanced copy!!! I hope I can get book 2 as an ARC too because that cliffhanger made me almost throw my kindle! 😩😭 Dark romance readers, add this to your TBR!
April 6, 2026
4.5⭐️'s 3🌶
Summer is the daughter of the DA… the very man responsible for putting away Jackson Moore—a human trafficker and murderer—for a very long time.
But justice comes with a price.
Because now, Summer is the target of Moore’s men, all of them out for revenge.
Enter Sheriff Jacob Darnell.
A man no one wants to cross.
And a man who has always made Summer uneasy.
He shows up wherever she is.
Scares off her dates.
Watches her just a little too closely.
To Summer, he’s intense. Overbearing. Unsettling.
Until the night her parents make a desperate decision—handing her over to the one man who might actually be able to keep her alive.
I’ll be honest, I went into this expecting something dark and spicy—especially given the hype I’d seen floating around.
And yes… it absolutely delivers on both fronts.
Dark? Without a doubt.
Spicy? Let’s just say I felt personally attacked in the best way 🔥
But what I didn’t expect was the sheer beauty of Rebecca Dale’s writing. At times, it reads like poetry—lyrical, haunting, and completely immersive.
There’s a moment in chapter sixty-eight—a seemingly simple breakfast scene—that perfectly captures Summer’s unraveling mindset. It’s subtle, clever, and honestly one of my favourite pieces of writing in the book.
The Fall of Summer is brutal and raw.
It’s obsessive, contradictory, and emotionally consuming.
It drags you through themes of control, survival, submission, protection, heartbreak, and longing—sometimes all at once—and doesn’t let you catch your breath.
This book is dark, hungry, and unapologetically intense… but also strangely beautiful.
And that ending?
INope! No, no!
I need book two. Immediately.
Because right now, I feel like I’ve been left in Rosefield’s darkness with no closure—and I’m absolutely desperate for more.
Summer is the daughter of the DA… the very man responsible for putting away Jackson Moore—a human trafficker and murderer—for a very long time.
But justice comes with a price.
Because now, Summer is the target of Moore’s men, all of them out for revenge.
Enter Sheriff Jacob Darnell.
A man no one wants to cross.
And a man who has always made Summer uneasy.
He shows up wherever she is.
Scares off her dates.
Watches her just a little too closely.
To Summer, he’s intense. Overbearing. Unsettling.
Until the night her parents make a desperate decision—handing her over to the one man who might actually be able to keep her alive.
I’ll be honest, I went into this expecting something dark and spicy—especially given the hype I’d seen floating around.
And yes… it absolutely delivers on both fronts.
Dark? Without a doubt.
Spicy? Let’s just say I felt personally attacked in the best way 🔥
But what I didn’t expect was the sheer beauty of Rebecca Dale’s writing. At times, it reads like poetry—lyrical, haunting, and completely immersive.
There’s a moment in chapter sixty-eight—a seemingly simple breakfast scene—that perfectly captures Summer’s unraveling mindset. It’s subtle, clever, and honestly one of my favourite pieces of writing in the book.
The Fall of Summer is brutal and raw.
It’s obsessive, contradictory, and emotionally consuming.
It drags you through themes of control, survival, submission, protection, heartbreak, and longing—sometimes all at once—and doesn’t let you catch your breath.
This book is dark, hungry, and unapologetically intense… but also strangely beautiful.
And that ending?
INope! No, no!
I need book two. Immediately.
Because right now, I feel like I’ve been left in Rosefield’s darkness with no closure—and I’m absolutely desperate for more.
December 8, 2025
I didn’t find the book bad in any sense — in fact, I genuinely enjoyed Rebecca Dale’s writing style. She has a way of weaving emotion into her characters so naturally that you feel their struggles and hopes without ever weighing down the storyline. The pacing stays steady, the feelings stay believable, and the narrative never loses momentum.
I went in having fully read the trigger warnings and didn’t have any issues with them. What I did find, though, was that the MMC just came across a bit blah to me in certain areas. That’s completely personal preference — it might’ve even tapped into a trigger I didn’t realize I had until I saw it presented in this context. It didn’t ruin the experience, but it did slightly affect my connection to him.
Overall, this was still a beautifully written, emotionally resonant story that I’m glad I had the chance to read early. Rebecca Dale knows how to craft relatable characters and heartfelt moments, and that shines through on every page.
Thank you for the ARC! 💛
I went in having fully read the trigger warnings and didn’t have any issues with them. What I did find, though, was that the MMC just came across a bit blah to me in certain areas. That’s completely personal preference — it might’ve even tapped into a trigger I didn’t realize I had until I saw it presented in this context. It didn’t ruin the experience, but it did slightly affect my connection to him.
Overall, this was still a beautifully written, emotionally resonant story that I’m glad I had the chance to read early. Rebecca Dale knows how to craft relatable characters and heartfelt moments, and that shines through on every page.
Thank you for the ARC! 💛
May 18, 2026
This book was everything I wanted it to be and more! Romance, spice, suspense...
Rebecca's writing style, and the way she writes her characters is next level. I did an immersive read with the audiobook, which was equally amazing! It literally gave me all the feels.
"I used to think this town was too small to hold a future like mine. Turns out, it was just the right size to bury it."
Summer is living with so many different emotions. She is literally trapped against her will. Loathes Jacob until she starts to see a different side of him. And the amount of trauma she has been dealt... I have never felt so much for a character. Don't let any of that fool you though, she is not a scared little girl, she will bite back.
I absolutely hated Jacob in the beginning but easily started to love him as I got to know him more and more. He is obsessive, possesive, protective, and a force to be reckon with. But lets be honest...I love a morally grey man.
“Every bullet I fire will be for her.
Every son of a bitch I take down will be for her.
Every decision I make, every law I bend, every life I end - all of it, hers.”
This story is dark, intense, addicting, unsettling and will sit with you.
Now... REBECCAAAAAA! That ending!!!! I need book 2 immediately!
Rebecca's writing style, and the way she writes her characters is next level. I did an immersive read with the audiobook, which was equally amazing! It literally gave me all the feels.
"I used to think this town was too small to hold a future like mine. Turns out, it was just the right size to bury it."
Summer is living with so many different emotions. She is literally trapped against her will. Loathes Jacob until she starts to see a different side of him. And the amount of trauma she has been dealt... I have never felt so much for a character. Don't let any of that fool you though, she is not a scared little girl, she will bite back.
I absolutely hated Jacob in the beginning but easily started to love him as I got to know him more and more. He is obsessive, possesive, protective, and a force to be reckon with. But lets be honest...I love a morally grey man.
“Every bullet I fire will be for her.
Every son of a bitch I take down will be for her.
Every decision I make, every law I bend, every life I end - all of it, hers.”
This story is dark, intense, addicting, unsettling and will sit with you.
Now... REBECCAAAAAA! That ending!!!! I need book 2 immediately!
July 21, 2026
🖤🎧 ALC REVIEW 🎧🖤
Rebecca Dale did NOT come to play. 😮💨
✨ The Fall of Summer had me completely hooked from the very first chapter. Every time I thought I’d stop listening, something happened that had me saying, “Okay… one more chapter.” (Spoiler: it was never just one. 😂)
And can we talk about the narration?! 🔥 Troy Duran delivered another incredible performance, and Rlhemmvo matched that energy perfectly. They brought so much emotion, intensity, and chemistry to this story that I couldn’t stop listening.
The suspense kept building, the darkness pulled me in deeper with every chapter, and then…
💀 THAT. CLIFFHANGER.
Rebecca… respectfully… HOW COULD YOU?! 😭 I need Book 2 in my ears immediately because I have questions, feelings, and absolutely zero patience.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ 4.5 Stars
If you love:
🖤 Dark romance
🌹 Edge-of-your-seat suspense
🎧 Incredible dual narration
😮💨 “Just one more chapter” energy
💔 Cliffhangers that leave you emotionally damaged…
…add this one to your TBR immediately!
Rebecca Dale did NOT come to play. 😮💨
✨ The Fall of Summer had me completely hooked from the very first chapter. Every time I thought I’d stop listening, something happened that had me saying, “Okay… one more chapter.” (Spoiler: it was never just one. 😂)
And can we talk about the narration?! 🔥 Troy Duran delivered another incredible performance, and Rlhemmvo matched that energy perfectly. They brought so much emotion, intensity, and chemistry to this story that I couldn’t stop listening.
The suspense kept building, the darkness pulled me in deeper with every chapter, and then…
💀 THAT. CLIFFHANGER.
Rebecca… respectfully… HOW COULD YOU?! 😭 I need Book 2 in my ears immediately because I have questions, feelings, and absolutely zero patience.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ 4.5 Stars
If you love:
🖤 Dark romance
🌹 Edge-of-your-seat suspense
🎧 Incredible dual narration
😮💨 “Just one more chapter” energy
💔 Cliffhangers that leave you emotionally damaged…
…add this one to your TBR immediately!
July 20, 2026
I had never read a book by Rebecca Dale so I was excited when I was offered the opportunity to listen to this ALC. I really didn’t know what to expect going into it, but I am definitely a dark romance woman so I was excited to listen.
This is definitely worth the listen you can tell the writing is amazing because it draws you in and it makes you feel one way only to change how you’re feeling at some point through the book there were many of time where my jaw dropped with what I was hearing. R.L. Hemm and Troy Duran bring this story to life and definitely made helped to have me hooked on this story!
This is a story has tropes that include a morally gray MMC, Age Gap, Forced Proximity, Touch Her and Die elements, but is also such a SLOW BURN that you just have to see what’s going to happen.
This was a four star listen to me and I recommend this to anyone who loves dark romance. This book is available now, so go and get it!! I am so excited to read the next book in this duet and I think you will too.
Thank you to Rebecca Dale and Dark Star Romance for the opportunity to listen.
This is definitely worth the listen you can tell the writing is amazing because it draws you in and it makes you feel one way only to change how you’re feeling at some point through the book there were many of time where my jaw dropped with what I was hearing. R.L. Hemm and Troy Duran bring this story to life and definitely made helped to have me hooked on this story!
This is a story has tropes that include a morally gray MMC, Age Gap, Forced Proximity, Touch Her and Die elements, but is also such a SLOW BURN that you just have to see what’s going to happen.
This was a four star listen to me and I recommend this to anyone who loves dark romance. This book is available now, so go and get it!! I am so excited to read the next book in this duet and I think you will too.
Thank you to Rebecca Dale and Dark Star Romance for the opportunity to listen.
July 20, 2026
Whew… this book was good. Real good.
I had no idea what to expect going into this because it was my first Rebecca Dale book, and I ended up consumed by the plot, the suspense, and the perfect narrator duo!
Summer, the FMC, is taken under the protection of Jacob, the MMC, a sheriff who just so happens to be obsessive, possessive, complicated, and morally grey. I know, say less. But there’s something about the way Rebecca writes longing, spice, and intensity that kept me curious and wondering what was next!
Let me tell you… listening to this story come to life with Troy Duran and R.L. Hemm was an experience. Troy always brings the MMCs to life, but any morally gray men, he does sooo well.
And R.L.? I had never listened to her before, and she completely pulled me in! The way she portrayed Summer’s inner conflict and emotions had me locked in from the beginning. The psychological tension was insanely good.
And that ending???? Ahhhh! I need the next book in the series and more of this duo please!
The Fall of Summer has dark themes so please read your TWs before diving in. When you do, it’s a must listen on audio!
Thank you Dark Star Romance for the ALC!
I had no idea what to expect going into this because it was my first Rebecca Dale book, and I ended up consumed by the plot, the suspense, and the perfect narrator duo!
Summer, the FMC, is taken under the protection of Jacob, the MMC, a sheriff who just so happens to be obsessive, possessive, complicated, and morally grey. I know, say less. But there’s something about the way Rebecca writes longing, spice, and intensity that kept me curious and wondering what was next!
Let me tell you… listening to this story come to life with Troy Duran and R.L. Hemm was an experience. Troy always brings the MMCs to life, but any morally gray men, he does sooo well.
And R.L.? I had never listened to her before, and she completely pulled me in! The way she portrayed Summer’s inner conflict and emotions had me locked in from the beginning. The psychological tension was insanely good.
And that ending???? Ahhhh! I need the next book in the series and more of this duo please!
The Fall of Summer has dark themes so please read your TWs before diving in. When you do, it’s a must listen on audio!
Thank you Dark Star Romance for the ALC!
July 19, 2026
Now this one was dark, dirty, and delish. Summer and Jacob were great characters voiced by the RL Hemm and Troy Duran. The perfect combo bringing this story to life. My first book by Rebecca Dale and I am not disappointed. It's full of some of my favorite tropes: an obsessive/possessive mmc, small town, age gap, and many more.
Morally grey Jacob is a bit tough to "like" from the beginning, but that's just perfectly fine for me, because those are always the best characters to invest in. They're the ones that wind up with layers that reveal so much later. Summer delivers so much on her own. She's a strong character on her own battling back trauma and negotiating the feelings she's experiencing for Jacob that are a bit complicated. Best part, the listener/reader is just as confused at times with her, and that's just because the writing is so good, and the perfomance from the narrators makes us feel it with them.
Another must listen from Dark Star Romance! Many thanks to them and Rebecca Dale for the ALC.
Morally grey Jacob is a bit tough to "like" from the beginning, but that's just perfectly fine for me, because those are always the best characters to invest in. They're the ones that wind up with layers that reveal so much later. Summer delivers so much on her own. She's a strong character on her own battling back trauma and negotiating the feelings she's experiencing for Jacob that are a bit complicated. Best part, the listener/reader is just as confused at times with her, and that's just because the writing is so good, and the perfomance from the narrators makes us feel it with them.
Another must listen from Dark Star Romance! Many thanks to them and Rebecca Dale for the ALC.
December 7, 2025
Okay let me tell you guys something... you NEED to add this to your TBR. The mystery, the spice, the tension and the depth of manipulation. Yeah, it goes deep. Jacob Darnell has layers that give me whiplash but honestly if he told me to bark I would. There will be no spoilers in this review but what I can say is you'll be hooked from chapter one as the details and description that goes into the prospectives and storyline is exhilarating 💋
I really felt for Summer like baby girl was struggling and I cant blame her for feeling the way she felt because it makes sense. Jacob himself is a big red flag like its larger than the size of Europe as he's dark, possessive and obsessive to the point where he's coming across as a sociopath and borderline psycho. It's pretty much his way or the highway (that leads back to him). If you want something dark and well Jacob Darnell then go and read this 😉
I really felt for Summer like baby girl was struggling and I cant blame her for feeling the way she felt because it makes sense. Jacob himself is a big red flag like its larger than the size of Europe as he's dark, possessive and obsessive to the point where he's coming across as a sociopath and borderline psycho. It's pretty much his way or the highway (that leads back to him). If you want something dark and well Jacob Darnell then go and read this 😉
March 22, 2026
Now I understand why Rebecca is known for writing stories that really claw at your emotions.
This book took me on an emotional rollercoaster in the best way. Making me feel uncomfortable at times and bringing tears.
I started off despising Jacob but that changed as the book went on.
I really enjoyed the character development and the development of Summer and Jacob’s relationship.
I started off feeling like this was all about the control that men hold over women but Rebecca has weaved in the power that women hold over men.
The age gap between the two main characters may put some off.
Make sure you read the TWs before you dive in to this book.
That ending though, has left me a bit broken! Now I can’t wait for the second in the duet
This book took me on an emotional rollercoaster in the best way. Making me feel uncomfortable at times and bringing tears.
I started off despising Jacob but that changed as the book went on.
I really enjoyed the character development and the development of Summer and Jacob’s relationship.
I started off feeling like this was all about the control that men hold over women but Rebecca has weaved in the power that women hold over men.
The age gap between the two main characters may put some off.
Make sure you read the TWs before you dive in to this book.
That ending though, has left me a bit broken! Now I can’t wait for the second in the duet
July 27, 2026
Rebecca Dale’s debut throws you straight into Rosefield, Montana, and doesn’t let up — small-town secrets, a chief prosecutor’s daughter, and a sheriff whose “protection” reads a lot more like possession. If you’re into forced-proximity dark romance with a morally grey love interest, Jacob Darnell checks every box: controlled, obsessive, and impossible to categorize as hero or threat.
The dual-narrator setup (Troy Duran and R.L. Hemm) is the real MVP here — splitting Jacob and Summer’s POVs gives the push-pull tension room to breathe. Duran leans into Jacob’s controlled menace and Hemm sells Summer’s naivety-to-defiance arc convincingly, especially once Benny enters the picture and complicates the “who’s actually dangerous here” question.
Already counting down for The Ashes of Summer.
The dual-narrator setup (Troy Duran and R.L. Hemm) is the real MVP here — splitting Jacob and Summer’s POVs gives the push-pull tension room to breathe. Duran leans into Jacob’s controlled menace and Hemm sells Summer’s naivety-to-defiance arc convincingly, especially once Benny enters the picture and complicates the “who’s actually dangerous here” question.
Already counting down for The Ashes of Summer.
January 10, 2026
✨ARC Review✨
“Every bullet I fire will be for her.
Every son of a bitch I take down will be for her.
Every decision I make, every law I bend, every life I end—all of it, hers.”
Where do I even begin without spilling all the tea?!
The tropes:
•Burn the world for her
•Possessive and obsessive MMC
•Small Town, Dark Secrets
Theses were the 🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻
Also please check your triggers. This one was heavy on some topics.
This book had me on my toes and hooked the absolute whole time!!! The amount of love-hate for the sheriff was strong, I don’t doubt everyone will feel this!!! 🖤 Summer’s willingness to do the right thing tugged at my heartstrings.🖤 Am I excited there is a second book, absolutely. Am I also annoyed? You’re damn right I am!🤣🤣🤣
Thank you Rebecca for taking us along for this ride, ready for book two please!🖤
“Every bullet I fire will be for her.
Every son of a bitch I take down will be for her.
Every decision I make, every law I bend, every life I end—all of it, hers.”
Where do I even begin without spilling all the tea?!
The tropes:
•Burn the world for her
•Possessive and obsessive MMC
•Small Town, Dark Secrets
Theses were the 🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻
Also please check your triggers. This one was heavy on some topics.
This book had me on my toes and hooked the absolute whole time!!! The amount of love-hate for the sheriff was strong, I don’t doubt everyone will feel this!!! 🖤 Summer’s willingness to do the right thing tugged at my heartstrings.🖤 Am I excited there is a second book, absolutely. Am I also annoyed? You’re damn right I am!🤣🤣🤣
Thank you Rebecca for taking us along for this ride, ready for book two please!🖤
July 9, 2026
4🌟
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This was my very first book by Rebecca and I found myself getting sucked in immediately. Did I find myself rolling my eyes at Summer and her reactions, yes, yes I did. But I also had to remind myself if it was for Jacob’s obsession of possessing her and using the guise of keeping her safe, she might have had different reactions. She’s young and sheltered in a way and that’s to no fault of her own.
Shades of beauty & the beast especially the hide her away aspect and her being so worn down that she falls for him.
I was given a free ALC of The Fall of Summer by Rebecca Dale via DarkStar Romance for my honest review.
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This was my very first book by Rebecca and I found myself getting sucked in immediately. Did I find myself rolling my eyes at Summer and her reactions, yes, yes I did. But I also had to remind myself if it was for Jacob’s obsession of possessing her and using the guise of keeping her safe, she might have had different reactions. She’s young and sheltered in a way and that’s to no fault of her own.
Shades of beauty & the beast especially the hide her away aspect and her being so worn down that she falls for him.
I was given a free ALC of The Fall of Summer by Rebecca Dale via DarkStar Romance for my honest review.
July 19, 2026
I need book 2 now
The Fall of Summer
Rebecca Dale
🖤Morally grey MMC
🖤Forced proximity
🖤Possessive, obsessive love
🖤Touch-her-and-die protection
🖤 Age gap
I immersive read this the audiobook narrated by RL Helm & Troy Duran thank you to Dark Star Romance for the ALC.
To start with I didn’t like the Jacob he took Summer forcing her to live with him & he was cruel to her, she started to fall for him & all I could think was Stockholm syndrome.
Jacob is protecting Summer from the threat posed by a crime boss who her dad put into prison. Summer wants to escape Jacob’s protection his she feels like she’s in a prison however Summer begins to fall for Jacob & the hate turns to something else.
A series of events happen that leave you on the edge of your seat & the books ending leaves you with the need for book 2 straight away
I really enjoyed this book it was dark & full of obsession.
The Fall of Summer
Rebecca Dale
🖤Morally grey MMC
🖤Forced proximity
🖤Possessive, obsessive love
🖤Touch-her-and-die protection
🖤 Age gap
I immersive read this the audiobook narrated by RL Helm & Troy Duran thank you to Dark Star Romance for the ALC.
To start with I didn’t like the Jacob he took Summer forcing her to live with him & he was cruel to her, she started to fall for him & all I could think was Stockholm syndrome.
Jacob is protecting Summer from the threat posed by a crime boss who her dad put into prison. Summer wants to escape Jacob’s protection his she feels like she’s in a prison however Summer begins to fall for Jacob & the hate turns to something else.
A series of events happen that leave you on the edge of your seat & the books ending leaves you with the need for book 2 straight away
I really enjoyed this book it was dark & full of obsession.
December 6, 2025
I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to read this book and let me tell you… it took me for a RIDE!
First, it was such a good story and I can’t believe it finished the way it did. That second book better come sooner rather than later because that is pure torture
Second, the characters? Oh how I hated Jacob! Up until I was in love with him. Summer? She annoyed me a bit and I wanted to shake the living daylights outta the girl!
Third, that storyline was absolutely chefs kiss. I loved the journey it took me on and the twists and the turns. I found myself SCREAMING at the book!
Highly recommend!
First, it was such a good story and I can’t believe it finished the way it did. That second book better come sooner rather than later because that is pure torture
Second, the characters? Oh how I hated Jacob! Up until I was in love with him. Summer? She annoyed me a bit and I wanted to shake the living daylights outta the girl!
Third, that storyline was absolutely chefs kiss. I loved the journey it took me on and the twists and the turns. I found myself SCREAMING at the book!
Highly recommend!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 24, 2026
I really enjoyed this book overall. It moves at a fast pace and feels quite intense at times, but that’s to be expected with dark romance.❤️🔥
I do wish I had connected more with Jacob, though. I’ve never not fallen for a male main character in this genre before, so this was definitely a first for me. I really struggled with the fact that he had his eyes on Summer when she was still a minor, which made it hard to like him🤷🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️
That said, I absolutely loved the plot and found it really engaging. I’ll definitely be picking up the second book when it’s released.
Overall I’m pleased with this book and a huge chefs kiss to Rebecca xx
I do wish I had connected more with Jacob, though. I’ve never not fallen for a male main character in this genre before, so this was definitely a first for me. I really struggled with the fact that he had his eyes on Summer when she was still a minor, which made it hard to like him🤷🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️
That said, I absolutely loved the plot and found it really engaging. I’ll definitely be picking up the second book when it’s released.
Overall I’m pleased with this book and a huge chefs kiss to Rebecca xx
July 14, 2026
ALC Review:
Duet Narration by R.L. Hemm and Troy Duran
Tropes:
Morally grey Sheriff
Age Gap
Forced proximity
Possessive/Obsessive MMC
Small town dark secrets
Summer Miller becomes target number one when her father puts away a ruthless crime boss. Local Sheriff Jacob Darnell takes it upon himself to shield her from the danger. But in Rosefield, protection looks like captivity. Locked away in Jacob’s home, Summer finds herself under the thumb of an obsessive man who blurs the line between protector and captor, while betrayal and lies circle the town.
This story was a heavy, intense experience. The level of control Jacob wielded over Summer is deeply infuriating. I felt outraged on her behalf, especially knowing her parents dismissed her fears about Jacob's long-term stalking behavior. With truths hidden, and that devastating cliffhanger, I am speechless and desperate for the sequel. Please be sure to check your triggers before diving in!
R.L. Hemm and Troy Duran delivered a phenomenal performances. R.L. Hemm captures Summer's emotional weariness and internal fight flawlessly while Troy Duran's portrayal of Jacob is chillingly controlled.
Huge thanks to Dark Star Romance and author Rebecca Dale for this ALC. This audio was a complete whirlwind!
Duet Narration by R.L. Hemm and Troy Duran
Tropes:
Morally grey Sheriff
Age Gap
Forced proximity
Possessive/Obsessive MMC
Small town dark secrets
Summer Miller becomes target number one when her father puts away a ruthless crime boss. Local Sheriff Jacob Darnell takes it upon himself to shield her from the danger. But in Rosefield, protection looks like captivity. Locked away in Jacob’s home, Summer finds herself under the thumb of an obsessive man who blurs the line between protector and captor, while betrayal and lies circle the town.
This story was a heavy, intense experience. The level of control Jacob wielded over Summer is deeply infuriating. I felt outraged on her behalf, especially knowing her parents dismissed her fears about Jacob's long-term stalking behavior. With truths hidden, and that devastating cliffhanger, I am speechless and desperate for the sequel. Please be sure to check your triggers before diving in!
R.L. Hemm and Troy Duran delivered a phenomenal performances. R.L. Hemm captures Summer's emotional weariness and internal fight flawlessly while Troy Duran's portrayal of Jacob is chillingly controlled.
Huge thanks to Dark Star Romance and author Rebecca Dale for this ALC. This audio was a complete whirlwind!
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