Tracked

Off the Grid #1

by Rebecca Sharp

To infiltrate a wilderness retreat and find her missing sister, she must pose as the girlfriend of a rugged survivalist. The problem? He’s her sister’s ex, and the man she’s always desired. The danger? Their pretend passion is turning real.

When ER doctor Lara Crane’s sister vanishes in the Wyoming wilderness, she turns to the one man with the skills to find her—the one man she shouldn’t want. Professional tracker Calder Stone is her sister’s ex-boyfriend and the forbidden attraction Lara has buried for twelve years.

For Calder, a survivalist who lives by control and careful rules, Lara has always been the exception. Their search leads to a remote couples-only retreat hiding deadly secrets. The only way in? Pose as lovers. But in the intimate confines of their undercover charade, pretending reveals a desire that’s dangerously real.

As they uncover the sinister truth behind the retreat—and her sister’s disappearance—someone will kill to keep it buried. Trapped in a wilderness where danger lurks behind every tree and their forbidden desire ignites with every stolen touch, Lara and Calder must risk it all to survive. Including their hearts.

Genres: Romance, Forced Proximity, Romantic Suspense, Fake Dating, Slow Burn, Contemporary, Suspense

397 pages, Paperback

First published July 28, 2026

About the author

Rebecca Sharp always loved a good love story. Let's face it, when you include a romance novel on your 8th grade summer reading list just to see if the teacher would notice (she didn't!), she was bound to give writing one of her own a go. There's really no corner of romance that she doesn't (or wouldn't) enjoy writing, except maybe aliens, much to her husband's dismay, so her large catalog features a little something for everyone. However, her love of shows like NCIS and Criminal Minds makes her favorite stories to write the ones with some kind of suspense and crime solving.

When she's not writing, she's at her office treating patients, and somewhere between those two things, you'll find her wandering the globe with her husband always searching for their next adventure.

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Reviews

[Tina Loves To Read · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a Fake Dating Romantic Suspense, and this is the first book in the Off The Grid series. This book pulled me into the story, and it kept me wanting to keep reading. This book is filled with a lot of action, suspense, and drama. The romance was a slow burn romance that became hot and heavy once it got going. I really love the ending of this book. I really enjoyed all the drama and suspense in this book. I received an ARC of this book. This review is my own honest opinion about the book like all my reviews are.

[Krystin · Rating 2 out of 5]

The rating is for the main plot. It was the only thing I semi-enjoyed and kept me from DNFing. There was ZERO depth to the romance portion of this book. They lusted after each other in college, meet again after 12 years and lusted after each other again until suddenly they are in love. No connection was actually portrayed.

There was also so much repetition: the overuse of so many anatomy terms, constantly mentioning it had been “a dozen years”, referring to each other as “my sister’s ex-boyfriend” or “my ex’s little sister”.

I, personally, just couldn’t connect with it.

Thank you NetGalley and Montlake for this ARC in exchange of an honest review

[Sherry Steveson · Rating 3 out of 5]

I found this audiobook interesting from the perspective of a suspense romance novel. And it was going along very well for about the first half. And then around the middle mark, it starts to feel like our female main character is overly dramatic about just about everything and the lusting between the two characters continues to prolong the story rather than propel it. And it just started to lag and feel like it would never progress to a place that really was suspenseful without the audiobook narrators creating this heightened suspense through their inflections and tone and the noises that they made regarding their feelings for one another there was a lot of over exaggeration within the story narration. And I’ve just grown tired of it so while I was mostly finished, my review is of the fact that I grew tired of the story and even just started to dislike it. So all this to say that I think the narrator’s voices were great until they weren’t.

[Sim-fully Ever After · Rating 4 out of 5]

4🌟, 3🌶️

ARC Review 📖

I had a really fun time with this one.

Lara and Calder had me invested from the start, and I loved the mix of romantic suspense, survival elements, and emotional tension. The search for Lara’s sister created a constant sense of urgency, while the fake dating and years of unspoken feelings gave the romance plenty of heart.

What I enjoyed most was how well the mystery and romance worked together without either overshadowing the other. Calder’s protective nature made him impossible not to love, while Lara’s determination and vulnerability made her easy to root for. The Stone family completely stole my attention too, and I’m already looking forward to reading more about them. There were a couple of twists I saw coming, and the middle slowed down a little, but the story quickly found its footing again.

By the end, I was completely invested in this family and excited to see where the series goes next. The ending wrapped up this story really well while leaving me excited for what's ahead.

I'll be keeping an eye out for the next book.

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ALC Review (Audiobook) 🎧

Listening to this story was such an enjoyable experience. Lara and Calder’s slow burn romance unfolded alongside a tense search for Lara’s missing sister, and I loved how the suspense stayed front and centre while their feelings quietly grew in the background. The middle slowed down a little for me, but once the story picked up again I was completely invested in both the mystery and the emotional journey. Kit Swann did a fantastic job bringing Lara’s determination and vulnerability to life, while Jack DuPont gave Calder a steady, heartfelt performance that really suited his protective nature, even if I personally imagined him with a slightly rougher voice. The chemistry, the family dynamics, the cult mystery, and the emotional depth all came together to create a really engaging listen, and I finished it excited to spend more time with the Stone family.

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I was lucky enough to receive both an ARC and an ALC, and being able to immersive read and listen to this story made the whole experience even more special.

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Huge thank you to Dr. Rebecca Sharp, The Author Agency and NetGalley and Brilliance Audio for the ARC! Special thanks to NetGalley for the ALC! 😍 All my bookish thoughts are completely my own. ✨

[Marian. · Rating 2 out of 5]

Oh este libro, a ver, voy a empezar diciendo que me gusto, no mucho, pero me lo termine y eso ya es mucho decir pero como fan de este tipo de series tanto de televisión como literarias, me quedo a deber mucho.

Cuando lo empiezas lo primero que te encuentras es con que la protagonista quiere encontrar a su hermana y se una al MMC para ello, el cual termina siendo el ex de la hermana que según ella le rompió el corazón (a la hermana) hasta allí yo estaba: “bueno, vamos a ver de qué va” y bueno, siento que le dieron mucho peso a eso en vez de la historia entre los dos en sí.

La parte de “acción” del libro se vio opacada mucho por los mismos protagonistas que una vez que estuvieron juntos, no se podían soltar y hello???? estás atrás de un culto que tiene a tu hermana “atrapada” pero estas mas pendiente de hacerlo con el MMC que otra cosa, y ni hablar del MMC porque de plano, me callo regular, no bien, no mal, solo regular.

Me lo termine mas que todo porque quería ver como terminaba todo, quería ver si por lo menos me daban un buen final pero no.

Y siendo este el segundo libro de la autora que leo ya rectifique que sus libros no son para mi.

*******

Oh, this book, let’s see. I’ll start by saying I liked it—not a lot, but I finished it, and that’s saying a lot. Still, as a fan of this kind of series, both on TV and in books, it left a lot to be desired.

When you start reading, the first thing you come across is that the main character wants to find her sister and joins the MMC to do so—which turns out to be her sister’s ex, who, according to her, broke her sister’s heart. Up to that point, I was thinking, “Well, let’s see where this goes”, but I feel like they put too much emphasis on that instead of the actual story between the two of them.

The “action” part of the book was overshadowed by the protagonists themselves—once they were together, they couldn’t tear themselves away from each other. Hello???? You’re on the trail of a cult that has your sister “trapped,” but you’re more focused on hooking up with the MMC than anything else. And don’t even get me started on the MMC, to be honest, he left me feeling meh. Not good, not bad, just meh.

I finished it mostly because I wanted to see how it all ended, I wanted to see if they’d at least give me a good ending but no.

And since this is the second book by this author that I’ve read, I’ve come to the conclusion that her books aren’t for me.

📌 I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Debbie Wolf · Rating 2 out of 5]

Medical terms are distracting and not romantic

With “Tracked” we start the new “Off the Grid” series by Dr Rebecca Sharp. I was really enjoying the world building, being introduced to or hearing about each of the now 6 adult kids raised to be survivalists by their parents, Callum & Annie. 5 brothers with the youngest being the lone sister. Great start to the book with Calder, the oldest brother, and Colby, the sister, rock climbing. We start to get a feel for this family we’ll be meeting through the series.

This story is about Calder and Lara, who is the younger sister of his ex, Rachel from college. Lara goes to him for help in finding her missing sister Rachel. (Calder and brothers have a business where they find/retrieve lost people.) We discover Lara had a crush on him 12 years ago when they were in college. All was good until I hit page 19 where the love interest, Lara comes in and sees Calder for the 1st time in 12 years.

***spoiler – a sentence directly from the book***
“Calder’s jaw clenched, and my breath snagged, watching the flex of his masseter highlight the hard edge of his jawline and the pulse of his temporalis echo his frustration.”

Why are we having scientific muscle names thrown at us? This totally ripped me out of the story. Reading this on my Kindle I stopped and looked up the words. We eventually learn that Lara is an ER doctor and she’s basically having “flashbacks” to her anatomy class while she was crushing on Calder.

This becomes an annoying plot device throughout the book. The story is happening and then blam! More medical jargon. Totally stops the flow of the story. Is Dr Rebecca Sharp showing off her medical knowledge because she’s a dentist in real life? Needed a hook through the story? It didn’t work for me.

There were continuity issues too. Callum the dad. Before off-the-grid living was he in the Secret Service, page 14? Or was he FBI, page 164 when it was also mentioned that Annie, the mom was a biochemical engineer? If they worked together FBI would most likely be the better choice.

Lara’s car must’ve been parked at the diner from when they questioned Rachel’s boyfriend, Brandon, to the very end of the book. (Calder & Lara met at 8am at the diner on page 61, then rode together in Calder’s vehicle to question the boyfriend. Lara’s car is never seen again.) Rachel & Brandon were to be camping before she went missing. Brandon was driving his truck and camper. Then later Rachel’s car is parked in the lot for the retreat. Why would she have her car when she was in the truck & camper with Brandon?

I had issues reading this book. Too many scattered medical terms and similes kept pulling me out of it. I challenge the author to write a book with minimal use of similes. Their overuse also stops the story flow. The bones of the story were good but the presentation didn’t come together for me. I had to force myself to finish it.

UPDATE: Interesting...I'm not on her ARC review team anymore. I've been on it since late 2022, so almost 4 years. I have given her many 5 and 4 star reviews. This just happened to be the only 2 star one. Writing quality is hit or miss, depending on which gimmick she may choose to use for a book. To improve your writing, honest reviews should be taken to heart.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Denise · Rating 1 out of 5]

Such a blatant ripoff of the show tracker.
From the names of the characters to the airstream he lives in.
Don’t waste your time with it. The show is better anyway.

[lowkeyreader · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tracked was such a good start to a new series, honestly hooked from the setup alone. Lara's sister goes missing out in the Wyoming wilderness and she has to turn to Calder for help, who happens to be her sister's ex and the guy she's been quietly into for like twelve years. That kind of messy, forbidden tension is exactly what I'm here for.

The pretend couple thing to infiltrate the retreat was such a fun device too, watching them try to keep their real feelings under wraps while literally posing as a couple was so much fun, especially because you can tell everyone around them can see right through it anyway. Calder's the classic controlled, rule-following survivalist type, so watching Lara be the one exception to all of that made him such a good love interest.

It's a slower burn for sure, but honestly that worked in its favor here, it made the moments where they finally give in hit that much harder. And I really liked that the suspense side of the story didn't feel tacked on, the whole cult/retreat mystery kept things tense and unpredictable right up until the end.

Only reason it's not a full 5 is I wanted a little more time with some of the side characters and family dynamics, felt like there was more story there that got a little rushed. But overall such an addictive mix of romance and suspense, and I'm already looking forward to book two in the Off the Grid series.

[Magic book club · Rating 3 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️✨

This is the first time I am reading a book by the author and I can say that this was a solid book for me. The story is very interesting because it is about a girl who tries to rescue her sister from a dangerous cult. For help, she turns to a person for whom she has always had some feelings and with whose help she learns things that she thought were different.
The topic of the book was very interesting, but I have to be honest and say that I found it a bit boring in some parts. All in all, I read it and it was ok.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC, I appreciate it.

[Cathy Geha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tracked by Dr. Rebecca Sharp
Off the Grid #1

~ Excellent introduction to a new-to-me-author writing about a family raised as prepper-survivalists ~ Looking forward to reading each book of the series as every character in the Stone family sounds intriguing and full of possibilities ~

What I liked:
* Calder Stone: tracker, survivalist, studied law, oldest of six siblings, college wrestling champion, loner, owns a business with siblings, interesting back story, guarded, protective, excellent leader, avoids relationships, attracted to Lara in the past though dating her sister at the time
* Lara Crane: ER physician, reaches out to Calder to find her missing sister Rachel, had a difficult ER experience prior to finding Calder, responsible, caretaker, attracted to Calder in college, used an interesting study method for anatomy in school, had misconceptions about Calder
* The Stone family: their upbringing, skills, differences, strengths, close ties, understanding, what I learned about them and my interest in learning more about each one of them
* That chemistry between Calder and Lara in spite of their attempt to keep space between them
* Watching Calder and Lara as they got to know one another better, the way they communicated, the way they supported each other, their love of family
* The plot, pacing, setting, and writing
* Coming in on the first book of a new series written by a new-to-me-author that I thoroughly enjoyed
* Thinking about the way the Stone children were trained and how competent they must be in the skills they have learned
* Knowing that there are more books to look forward to

What I didn’t like;
* Who and what I was meant not to like
* Thinking about cults, brainwashing, drugs given without permission, the use and abuse of others, and the traumatic impact any and all of these can create to the person and also to the people that love the targeted persons
* Only a quibble but a lighter hand on the number of times that both Calder and Lara thought about it being wrong/forbidden to act upon their interest in one another due to previous dating of Ruth and Calder over that took place over twelve years previously.

Did I like this book? Yes
Would I read more by this author? Yes

Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for the ARC – This is my honest review
4-5 Stars

[Anika · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’d like to thank NetGalley for the ARC of Rebecca Sharp’s Tracked, the first book of her new series, Off The Grid. I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review, and here it is!

3.75/5 ⭐️ || 2/5🌶️

This book follows Calder (our MMC, eldest brother, broody, search and rescue but unofficial), and Lara (our FMC, emergency room doctor with trauma and self doubt) as they pair up to search for Lara’s missing older sister (who happens to also be Calder’s ex from 12 years ago, awkward). As the pair begin the search for Rachel (Lara’s sister), it becomes pretty evident that there’s a local cult masquerading as a “wellness retreat”; enter the fake dating trope.

I found the start of the story to take a bit to get into, though once the plot started to develop there was a good chunk of action and (slightly predictable) twists, all leading to a satisfying conclusion. Throughout the way we also meet Calder’s other siblings, who I suspect the rest of the series will focus on cause there’s lots of curiosity Rebecca builds around these other characters. Additionally, some humour is sprinkled in through classic sibling rivalry, and a poor unsuspecting rescue pet duck who really just wanted to eat his Doritos in peace.

Ultimately it was a good story, with some elements of spice and definite yearning! While I don’t know if it’s one of the books I’d find myself re-reading, I do find myself looking forward to the next book of the series!

Below are some of the standout quotes that hit home for me:

“In my experience, the heaviest weights we carry are the ones no one asked us to. The ones we were never responsible for”

“How do we not feel guilty when our best for someone wasn’t enough?”

“Sometimes letting someone believe a lie is the only compassion you can offer”

“Love makes you vulnerable, but isolation makes you weak. Choose your attachments carefully, but don’t live without them”

[Rebecca Austin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reviewed for Sassy Southern Book Blog

I haven't read a book by Rebecca Sharp in awhile and I must say that I do really enjoy her stories and the ride she takes you on.

Lara Crane's sister, Rachel, is missing and she has gone to the one man she believes that can help her locate her and bring her safely back home, Rachel's ex, Calder Stone.

Lara has always been attracted to Calder, but put her feelings aside for Rachel and she isn't sure how she can deal with being so close to him while they are trying to find Rachel. When Lara believes her sister is in a Wilderness Retreat the two must pretend to be a couple but will being so close be a distraction to finding Rachel?

This book had great character development with both Lara and Calder and each had their own past issues that made them hesitant with relationships, never mind the fact that Rachel and Calder's relationship did not end well. Both Lara and Calder also held onto a lot of grief from past incidents that each blamed themselves for and it was interesting watching them evolve and realize they were not to blame.

The book had action and mystery about where Rachel was and what she was caught up in. There were some great surprises for sure and a couple of things I figured out.

I found Calder's family fascinating and I am really looking forward to more of his siblings and perhaps even his dad.

Looking forward to the next one!

4 Stars

[Bri · Rating 2 out of 5]

✨ALC Review✨ - 2 ⭐️

This was my first romantic suspense, and I can’t say I’m completely sold on the subgenre.

For me, the romance and the suspense never really blended together. Instead, it felt like I was reading two separate books at the same time, one about searching for her missing sister, and another about two people who desperately wanted to hook up. I’m not sure if that’s typical of romantic suspense or if it’s just this particular book, but the combination felt surprisingly clunky.

The mystery itself kept me interested enough to keep reading, although I do think I wanted a little more from that aspect of the story.

Unfortunately, the romance just never worked for me.

I know they’re supposed to have this years-long attraction to each other, but I never felt like they had any real emotional connection. There was plenty of tension because they’d been lusting after each other forever, but I never got the sense that they actually knew each other on a deeper level.

On top of that, some of the attraction felt oddly timed. They’re actively searching for her missing sister, and yet we keep getting reminders that he’s getting turned on by random things she says or does. 🥴 I could’ve understood if the attraction grew naturally as they spent more time together during the investigation, but instead it just felt strange given everything else that was happening.

By the end, I still didn’t believe they were in love. To me, they spent years lusting after each other and then trauma bonded during the investigation. That’s not the same thing as a believable romance.

And then…

HE PROPOSES AFTER A MONTH??

Absolutely not! I could not buy that for a second.

There were definitely moments I enjoyed. I am, in fact, always here for a good dry-humping scene. 👏🏼

And this line was adorable:

“I never looked twice at you back then because all it took was once.” 🥹

But then we’d immediately get pulled back out by things that made me cringe.

The nicknames “Tomb Raider” and “Wild Man” just were not for me, I physically cringed every time I heard these nicknames, they were so bad.

OH MY GOD WE GET IT!!! HES YOUR SISTERS EX BOYFRIEND. CAN WE STOP MENTIONING THIS ON EVERY OTHER PAGE?? NOTHING HAS CHANGED!

One thing that also kept pulling me out of the story was the FMC’s perspective in general. I understand she’s a doctor, but she constantly describes his body using medically correct muscle names. I’m sure it was meant to sound intelligent or maybe even sexy, but I don’t remember half of those anatomy terms, so instead of picturing him, I was just trying to remember high school biology. It made those moments surprisingly distracting.

She also talks about how much she enjoys him taking control because it helps quiet her racing mind… and then proceeds to ask him ten million questions and argue about what they should be doing to find her sister. Pick a lane, girl.

As for the audiobook, I wasn’t the biggest fan of the female narrator. There were quite a few moments where her delivery became very breathy. That may have been an intentional acting choice, but for me it just made the FMC feel more irritating than she already did.

Overall, the mystery was enough to keep me listening, even if I wish it had been a little stronger. The romance, though, just didn’t work for me. I never believed these two were actually in love, and because that emotional connection never developed, the entire relationship fell flat.

Thank you to NetGalley and Brilliance Audio for letting me listen to this one early.

[Reads_by_mere · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book follows Calder and Lara as they desperately try and find Lara’s sister, (who just so happens to be Calder's ex-girlfriend from college), and figure out what happened to her.

This book deals with the topic of PTSD and childhood grief, and does so in a well natured and respectful manner. Sharp has clearly either researched well or spoken of her own personal experiences in such a way as to leave the reader feeling like they can understand the characters pain.

I thoroughly enjoyed the dynamic between Calder and Lara and I found myself smiling and laughing along on more than one occasion. The pace was excellent and kept me turning the page well into the night.

The only drawback for me was the sheer amount of times they both thought “I am so attracted to them, but I can’t have them” in the fist half of the book. We got it the first 10 times it was mentioned.

The mystery of the investigation will keep you hooked and there is a surprise twist you’ll never see coming!

Thank you to netGalley and to Dr. Rebecca Sharp for the Advanced Reader Copy in exchange for my honest review.

[Dawn Cornelius · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is Tracker vibes and I love that show and really enjoyed this book!

Calder and Lara have hidden feelings with a big hurdle in the way - her sister is his ex.

When Lara’s sister, Rachel, goes missing Lara turns to Calder to help find her.

Calder and Lara have a lingering tension from the start and I loved seeing them both attempt to deny the feelings. The teasing and slow burn was killing me but perfect for their story.

When they end up with a lead on Rachel, they find themselves fake dating to infiltrate a wilderness couples retreat…or is it?

They start uncovering a darker truth and must find a way to get Rachel out of there.


I did feel some parts in the beginning were a bit wordy and drug out, but I really enjoyed the suspense and twists in this story! The family set up of Calder has me intrigued for the next book!

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC of this book for my honest review.

[Bookwormtvaddict · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars

4.5 stars
Audiobook review

Narrators were very good. This was a good audio to get lost in if looking for some steamy romantic suspense story with a mmc who not only is good at his job but now he's facing the chance to be too close with the woman he shouldn't be thinking of...

Tropes:
Forced proximity
Sister's ex-bf/ex-gf's sister
Doctor fmc x protective alpha mmc
Found family
Fake relationship
Romantic suspense/mystery

[Stasi Apple (The Reads of an Apple) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was fun. I struggled at first to really get into it, but once we I hit about 35% I was really sucked in and couldn't put it down. I love wrong sibling (it's my favorite trope), but I feel like the angst and tension wasn't quite as felt here. Part of it was it being 12 years since they last saw each other so the angst felt a little more surface. I'm certainly intrigued by the brothers though and can't wait to see how the series goes.

[ReadonReader · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the concept of this book because I do love the tv show and having the author throw in comparisons was fun. Lara and Calder have had this intense connection for years, one that they thought they could ignore the rest of their lives, but when circumstances bring Lara back to Calder’s world needing his help things can’t be ignored forever. The addition of the suspense, the cult aspect, the tension between these two and this book had me gripped. All the elements are there for a great suspenseful, romantic read. I LOVED it and can’t wait for the rest of the siblings story’s.

[Ashlee · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’ve really been enjoying the way Dr. Rebecca Sharp writes! Can you sometimes predict where her books are going? Yes. But honestly, that doesn’t take away from the fact that they’re such a fun read, or listen!

Her books give you that perfect small-town mystery/crime vibe, with just enough romance woven in to keep things interesting.

In this one, Lara’s sister goes missing, and the only person she knows to turn to is her sister’s ex-boyfriend, Calder. As they start digging into what happened, they discover that Lara’s sister had joined a mysterious “retreat”… if you want to call it that.

From there, the mystery starts unfolding, and there are plenty of questions about what really happened and where Lara’s sister could be.

This one isn’t really spicy, so if you’re looking for a super steamy romance, this probably isn’t it. It’s much more focused on the mystery, crime, and investigation, with a cute little love story mixed in.

Overall, this was a fun, easy-to-get-into mystery with a sweet romance and a satisfying ending. Definitely a good choice if you like small-town crime mysteries with a little romance sprinkled in!

[Michelle (MichelleBookAddict)]

Note to self don’t request her books on Netgalley again. I thought this was from a different author. Looking at it now I noticed something, either Ai didn’t edit this for her or she left the page numbers in this copy.

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5⭐️
1.5🌶️

From the very first chapter, this is the kind of debut that hooks you instantly and reminds you why you love diving into a new series. Book one can make or break everything—and Tracked absolutely delivers.

This story doesn’t just focus on the central journey of Lara and Calder; it also carefully sets the stage for what’s ahead, introducing a cast of characters that feel purposeful, layered, and clearly built with future books in mind.

Calder—Lara’s sister’s ex-boyfriend—turns out to be the one person who might be able to help her find her. As their paths cross again, we’re pulled into a suspenseful, cult mystery that steadily unravels. Beneath it all, there’s a strong emotional undercurrent driven by Calder’s quiet, deep longing, adding another layer of tension to an already gripping story.

With a hint of fake dating and a whole lot of slow-building chemistry, the romance adds just the right amount of heat without taking away from the intrigue. The plot feels rich and intentional, the side characters are intriguing, and the tension—both romantic and suspenseful—keeps you turning the pages.

Tracked strikes a really satisfying balance between mystery and romance, delivering a story that draws you in and leaves you genuinely excited for what’s next.

[Kristen Tucker · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really wanted to like this book more. I loved the previous series and went in thinking I would love this one. It just fell short for me. I wish she wouldn’t use the correct anatomical terms. I get the FMC was a doctor, but why did we have to use those terms to describe his muscles??? It was just weird! It had a good story around trying to find her missing sister and the suspense is what kept me engaged.

[Nicky · Rating 3 out of 5]

First book in a new series. We have a family of survivalists who live in the Wyoming mountains. Calder is the oldest of six siblings who run a search and rescue business. One day Lara, the younger sister of his ex-girlfriend, shows up in need of their services. Her sister, Calder’s ex, is missing. The police don’t seem to be taking it seriously so Calder’s family was her last option. Despite the fact that things ended badly between Calder and his ex. And Lara blames Calder for breaking her sister‘s heart. But the two work together anyway to search for the missing sister. And they realize that there may be some unresolved feelings from the past.

So in theory, this book should have worked for me. But I found the FMC a bit on the annoying side. She was just unnecessarily stubborn and hardheaded, and made things much harder for everyone around her. However, I do like the premise of this new series. I like this family of wilderness survivalists. They all seem to have their issues that will be interesting to explore in their own books.

[ChellBell · Rating 1 out of 5]

Problematic author

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[Alexandra Paige · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you NetGalley and brilliance publishing for the ALC
I had a great time listening to this one! The story line had me so sucked in! I love the twist and turns in this book! I didn’t know the tropes going in but they definitely didn’t fail!!!
This was such a great read! If you love Romance with a thrill this is a good one!

[heysims · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was ok, not my favorite book by the author

[Peaches O · Rating 2 out of 5]

I immersive read this with the ebook and the narrators left a lot to be desired. The MMC's narrator sounded mechanical at times and a bit rigid. The FMC's narrator sounded very breathy, almost like her voice was breaking and she was out of breath for no reason. It was not the worst performance, but the terrible writing exasperated it. They can only perform what was written.

This is the second book I have read by this author and I think I may just not like this author's writing. It was so bad.

Like her other book, the excessive hard on references were an immediate turn off. The sister is missing, you came for help, you both haven't seen each other in 12 years and all you both constantly think about is wanting to sleep with the other. No background to the attraction between the main couple. Just both lusting after each other.

Also, we get it. The FMC is a doctor. The incessant medical terminology used to describe the the MMC's body became played out fast. No need to drop the entire textbook for chapters on end.

The writing and dialogue was so cringy. "obey" 🤢 The nicknames: horrible. Tomb raider and Wild Man 🤢 Read the room people. I hope to never read the word 'wild' in a romance again.

The story dragged quite a bit from the middle onwards. The sex scenes were ill-timed and so cringy. Also, even when they didn't need to be out doors, the want to have sex outside in the dirt for no reason was weird. Ex: "Fuck me" ...in the middle of a rescue mission on the outskirts of a deranged sex cult????!!! Please, be serious! "I wanna feel you go wild in my mouth." 🤮 Save us all.

"You promised me loud. I wanna hear you come loud." Again, in the middle of hiding in the woods just outside of a cult, during a rescue mission!? You are supposed to be hidden.

I wanted to like this, but this author just might not be my cup of tea. This may be for you if you like romantic suspense with heavy lust. The plot was there just overshadowed by the things above.

[Lindsay M Perks · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn't love but also didn't hate this book. There was some good plot and action but also the back and forth between them drove me a little nuts. The fact that he was her sister's ex-boyfriend was mentioned way too many times and this was yet another book with horrible nicknames. Tomb raider?!? Nothing screams sexy like saying that during steamy scenes (INSERT SARCASM). And wild man? Ugh, I just can't. And now that I'm rethinking those names, my rating is tipping down towards a 2!

[Chelle · Rating 2 out of 5]

Sadly I didn't enjoy it

Not at all what I expected from this author as I've read a few of her other books. My book club read it so I finished it so that I can attend this month. The repetitive feel to this book just made me not like it much.

[Kelly Aspen · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was not my favorite book unfortunately, and I really love all the rest of Rebecca sharp’s series! The nicknames were super cheesy and the anatomy stuff was overdone. I just didn’t connect to the characters like I did in previous series. Can’t win ‘em all!