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Reckless Stunner: A gritty sports romance
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Expected 23 Jan 26Margeaux Wild is an up-and-coming star wrestler for Professional Entertainment Wrestling (PEW). Known for her bad-girl reputation- covered in tattoos and piercings- this muscle-bound beauty is ready to make a splash this season and become a household name, and earn herself a permanent contract. A weekend away in Paramount leads to Margeaux finding herself in a messy situation that has her wrestling career and personal life up in the air. While trying to salvage her career, Margeaux can’t shake the creepy feeling that someone is watching her a little too closely. Amidst all these unknowns, Margeaux can’t shake the sudden attraction she feels for this quiet guy who is her opposite in every way.
Dr. Jon Jacob is set on achieving his becoming a world-class doctor and saving children’s lives. Making a name for himself in Paramount Hospital, Jon has never been one to break rules, or deviate from his plan. With a girlfriend pressuring him to make a bigger commitment, Jon feels the need to rebel and break free. A night out at a bar has him crossing paths with a woman who is wrong for him in every way, and yet, Jon cannot get her out of his head. Temptations and tensions run high, and Jon is able to discover a darker side of himself he didn’t know existed.
Dr. Jon Jacob is set on achieving his becoming a world-class doctor and saving children’s lives. Making a name for himself in Paramount Hospital, Jon has never been one to break rules, or deviate from his plan. With a girlfriend pressuring him to make a bigger commitment, Jon feels the need to rebel and break free. A night out at a bar has him crossing paths with a woman who is wrong for him in every way, and yet, Jon cannot get her out of his head. Temptations and tensions run high, and Jon is able to discover a darker side of himself he didn’t know existed.
276 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication January 23, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from Author
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JN Stein outdid herself with Reckless Stunner. The story-telling, pacing, banter were top tier. I had the best time reading about Margeaux and Jon. I was literally kicking my feet and giggling. Jon had me swooning. Although Margeaux portrayed herself as strong, and giving zero care of the world or their opinions of her. She had so much more depth to her. Jon was exactly what Margeaux needed, and vice versa. Jon was the supportive short king, Margeaux needed. When the plot twist was revealed, I was not expecting it. The spice be spicing ahem, mirror scene 🥵.
I cannot wait for the rest of the series, and whatever else JN has in store for us!
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to Beta/ARC read this.
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JN Stein outdid herself with Reckless Stunner. The story-telling, pacing, banter were top tier. I had the best time reading about Margeaux and Jon. I was literally kicking my feet and giggling. Jon had me swooning. Although Margeaux portrayed herself as strong, and giving zero care of the world or their opinions of her. She had so much more depth to her. Jon was exactly what Margeaux needed, and vice versa. Jon was the supportive short king, Margeaux needed. When the plot twist was revealed, I was not expecting it. The spice be spicing ahem, mirror scene 🥵.
I cannot wait for the rest of the series, and whatever else JN has in store for us!
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to Beta/ARC read this.
December 27, 2025
Thanks to the ARC team for letting me have a chance at taking a peak at this book early!
This is such a fun book. I’ll preface this with the “black cat” energy FMC are usually not my fave but I really enjoyed Margaeux! I loved how she was unapologetically herself and didn’t change a single thing for anyone. I think this book opens up conversations about our own personal opinions about the judgements we make on others based on appearances.
I think the spice scenes really reflected the personality and feel of the main characters. You can tell the author enjoys writing them. Plus I LOVED the twist and the sub story involved in her story!
This is such a fun book. I’ll preface this with the “black cat” energy FMC are usually not my fave but I really enjoyed Margaeux! I loved how she was unapologetically herself and didn’t change a single thing for anyone. I think this book opens up conversations about our own personal opinions about the judgements we make on others based on appearances.
I think the spice scenes really reflected the personality and feel of the main characters. You can tell the author enjoys writing them. Plus I LOVED the twist and the sub story involved in her story!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Reckless Stunner is a wild opposites attract romance between Marguex Wild (professional wrestler in the PEW) and Jon Jacobs (doc from posh suburban hospital). Marguex is a young, confident, up amd coming wrestler who knows her worth and fights to make sure others do too. Jon is a new doctor specializing in peds, he's a quiet, sweet, golden retriever type until he meets Marguex and a spark he didn't know was missing from his life ignites.
This story was fun, informative and unique. Having a strong FMC and an all green flags MMC is definitely a different direction from the morally grey, red flags for days MMC's I normally drool over. I recommend this tale. Great spice too.
This story was fun, informative and unique. Having a strong FMC and an all green flags MMC is definitely a different direction from the morally grey, red flags for days MMC's I normally drool over. I recommend this tale. Great spice too.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I really enjoyed this. Who would have thought i would enjoy a sports book? 😉 I got emotionally invested in Margeaux and Jon's relationship (all the while really hating his nurse girlfriend). Give it a read. If you already enjoy JN Stein's writing, don't sleep on this one. And if you haven't read anything from her yet, it's time to get started!
January 3, 2026
Hooked from the first page!!!! Addictive hot hilarious read!!! Jon and Marg were so effin cute! Tysm to this amazing author🖤
Review of advance copy received from Author
it was so good if you like sport books and like wrestling and a good love story of first seeing rhen lovijf the person the person of that one person u knew for a long time highly recommend
Review of advance copy received from Author
I read this book in TWO DAYS!! I absolutely LOVED IT!!
Margeaux is the definition of wrecking ball! She steps into a room and you know she’s there. I love how fierce Margeaux is, she says what she thinks and fights for what she wants…literally! She is such a badass! I loved her character and the way she was unapologetically her.
Jon is a nice guy, a doctor, someone who follows the rules and shows up on time…until he meets Margeaux. He starts taking what he wants and being his true self! I loved watching him bloom. When Jon was first introduced I thought he would be this “damsel in distress” type of guy but damn did he prove me wrong!
I know nothing about wrestling, but if it’s anything like this book, I might stat watching it.🤣 I like how JN wrote the wrestling scenes! I was turning the pages seeing who would win and who would do what to their opponent. I was mad at Eva for a hot minute because that first fight was BS but she did what she was told to do and it made everything so much better in the end!
I am super excited for the rest of this series! To meet the next sports player and see what their story has in store for us readers.
Margeaux is the definition of wrecking ball! She steps into a room and you know she’s there. I love how fierce Margeaux is, she says what she thinks and fights for what she wants…literally! She is such a badass! I loved her character and the way she was unapologetically her.
Jon is a nice guy, a doctor, someone who follows the rules and shows up on time…until he meets Margeaux. He starts taking what he wants and being his true self! I loved watching him bloom. When Jon was first introduced I thought he would be this “damsel in distress” type of guy but damn did he prove me wrong!
I know nothing about wrestling, but if it’s anything like this book, I might stat watching it.🤣 I like how JN wrote the wrestling scenes! I was turning the pages seeing who would win and who would do what to their opponent. I was mad at Eva for a hot minute because that first fight was BS but she did what she was told to do and it made everything so much better in the end!
I am super excited for the rest of this series! To meet the next sports player and see what their story has in store for us readers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Everyone has that PERFECT book for them right? Well that’s how I feel about this book. Being a muscular girl, we get overlooked or treated as far meaner than a lot of us actually are, and I found pieces of myself in this book. We are the girls that are “too much”, “too impulsive”, “too big”. So being able to really relate to the character gave me a feel good moment.
Secondly, as an AVID wrestling fan, Margeaux reminds me so much not just of Rhea Ripley, but of Chyna, aka the 9th Wonder of The World (rest in peace), so it was nice to be reminded of my FAVE wrestler growing up.
I love that Margeaux is both self-assured and wants someone to make space for her. I love that she really puts her best foot forward and how she shines even when others try to dim her light. And Dr. Jon Jacob being ever the sensitive cutie patootie, complements her so well. He reminds me a lot of my bf too! It’s really Margeaux’s world and we’re just living in it!
I need stories of the other girls because clearly, this author can write a budding romance filled with an ambitious and meaty plot. Give me more wrestling romances!!! Give me Below Zero! Give me Glam Squad!
Secondly, as an AVID wrestling fan, Margeaux reminds me so much not just of Rhea Ripley, but of Chyna, aka the 9th Wonder of The World (rest in peace), so it was nice to be reminded of my FAVE wrestler growing up.
I love that Margeaux is both self-assured and wants someone to make space for her. I love that she really puts her best foot forward and how she shines even when others try to dim her light. And Dr. Jon Jacob being ever the sensitive cutie patootie, complements her so well. He reminds me a lot of my bf too! It’s really Margeaux’s world and we’re just living in it!
I need stories of the other girls because clearly, this author can write a budding romance filled with an ambitious and meaty plot. Give me more wrestling romances!!! Give me Below Zero! Give me Glam Squad!
Review of advance copy
Reckless Stunner by J.N. Stein was such a refreshing read. This is my first book by this author and it definitely will not be my last. I found it to be an easy and enjoyable read from start to finish. Growing up as a huge wrestling fan, I loved how much of the story centered on wrestling, especially through a female wrestler. I honestly cannot recall reading another book where wrestling played such a strong role, and it brought a wave of nostalgia that made the story even more enjoyable. The fight scenes were especially well written and easy to visualize, which added a lot of excitement and realism.
The relationship between the two leads was another highlight for me. I really appreciated the balance between physical strength and emotional vulnerability in the female lead. Her toughness in the ring contrasted beautifully with the layers of trauma she carried, making her feel very real and relatable. There are themes of trauma and assault, so readers should definitely pay attention to the trigger warnings before diving in. Overall, this was a great read and I am looking forward to checking out more of J.N. Stein’s work.
The relationship between the two leads was another highlight for me. I really appreciated the balance between physical strength and emotional vulnerability in the female lead. Her toughness in the ring contrasted beautifully with the layers of trauma she carried, making her feel very real and relatable. There are themes of trauma and assault, so readers should definitely pay attention to the trigger warnings before diving in. Overall, this was a great read and I am looking forward to checking out more of J.N. Stein’s work.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Is it okay if I talk my ish again?
To know me is to know the things I love. Wrestling, dirty books, and my dogs. This book had almost everything but I can't blame the Author for not wanting to take the attention away from the FMC and MMC by having to talk about the best boy and girl with four legs.
This is the first sports romance that I've read where the athlete was a female who gives off major Rhea Ripley vibes and let's be honest we all want a Rhea in our life. I really did love that Margoux was different than what I am used to reading about. Even Doctor Jon, my short king, was a nice difference from what I'm used to.
This was a fun read and different than anything I have read yet. If you're into the badass FMC and a cinnamon roll MMC then this book is a good read for you.
To know me is to know the things I love. Wrestling, dirty books, and my dogs. This book had almost everything but I can't blame the Author for not wanting to take the attention away from the FMC and MMC by having to talk about the best boy and girl with four legs.
This is the first sports romance that I've read where the athlete was a female who gives off major Rhea Ripley vibes and let's be honest we all want a Rhea in our life. I really did love that Margoux was different than what I am used to reading about. Even Doctor Jon, my short king, was a nice difference from what I'm used to.
This was a fun read and different than anything I have read yet. If you're into the badass FMC and a cinnamon roll MMC then this book is a good read for you.
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC Review!
Reckless Stunner by J.N. Stein @j.n.stein
@naughtynookpr
🥊Dirty talk and fun relatable banter
🩺Grumpy/Sunshine RomCom
🥊She takes the lead!
🩺He's a gooey cinnamon roll
🥊Say Amazon punk-rock supermodel
🩺He premature ejaculates and steals her panties!
This story made me feel fuzzy all over and you will just fall in love with Margeaux and Jon! She's an upcoming star female wrestler and he's an out of bounds pediatric doctor. There's no way they could ever work but their story is absolutely one for the books. I loved the opposite dynamic of the book because it brought something a little bit different, which was great! It was a breath of fresh air. Dont forget to bring your towel because the dirty talk will have you drooling!
#RecklessStunner
#RomCom
#DirtyTalk
Reckless Stunner by J.N. Stein @j.n.stein
@naughtynookpr
🥊Dirty talk and fun relatable banter
🩺Grumpy/Sunshine RomCom
🥊She takes the lead!
🩺He's a gooey cinnamon roll
🥊Say Amazon punk-rock supermodel
🩺He premature ejaculates and steals her panties!
This story made me feel fuzzy all over and you will just fall in love with Margeaux and Jon! She's an upcoming star female wrestler and he's an out of bounds pediatric doctor. There's no way they could ever work but their story is absolutely one for the books. I loved the opposite dynamic of the book because it brought something a little bit different, which was great! It was a breath of fresh air. Dont forget to bring your towel because the dirty talk will have you drooling!
#RecklessStunner
#RomCom
#DirtyTalk
Review of advance copy received from Author
Reckless Stunner is book one of the Harsh Realities Series.
I loved how this was a sports romance, but the female was the athlete and was a wrestler. You don't read many stories with the female being the more dominant in the relationship, but this was a refreshing read. Jon makes a few mistakes along the way with Margeaux, but we get to see how great of a guy he truly is. There is a hint of suspense through the story and once you get about three quarters through, you really get into the more suspenseful part of the read. There is a healthy amount of spice, but it didn't overwhelm the story. Instead, we get to see these two make a connection with each other and build on it. This was a great read and I can't wait to read more of the series.
I loved how this was a sports romance, but the female was the athlete and was a wrestler. You don't read many stories with the female being the more dominant in the relationship, but this was a refreshing read. Jon makes a few mistakes along the way with Margeaux, but we get to see how great of a guy he truly is. There is a hint of suspense through the story and once you get about three quarters through, you really get into the more suspenseful part of the read. There is a healthy amount of spice, but it didn't overwhelm the story. Instead, we get to see these two make a connection with each other and build on it. This was a great read and I can't wait to read more of the series.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Margeaux Wild is an up-and-coming star wrestler for Professional Entertainment Wrestling (PEW).
Dr. Jon Jacob is set on achieving to be a world-class doctor and saving children’s lives.
Both are going through the troubles of life, ones career and personal life is in shambles and the other is being pressured by there other half. Both meet at a bar and Jon can't get the beauty Margeaux out his head. And finds a dark side of himself. Two complete opposites but attraction is everything and instant.
It's such a rollercoaster ride with twists and turns, couldn't put it down, amazing characters, action packed and spicy.
Highly recommend
Dr. Jon Jacob is set on achieving to be a world-class doctor and saving children’s lives.
Both are going through the troubles of life, ones career and personal life is in shambles and the other is being pressured by there other half. Both meet at a bar and Jon can't get the beauty Margeaux out his head. And finds a dark side of himself. Two complete opposites but attraction is everything and instant.
It's such a rollercoaster ride with twists and turns, couldn't put it down, amazing characters, action packed and spicy.
Highly recommend
Review of advance copy received from Author
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 🌶️🌶️.5
I didn’t realize I needed a book like this in my life until I read it! Thank you JN Stein for the ARC!
You have a tall, athletic, sassy QUEEN as your FMC and a sweet (but is he sweet? 🤭) short king who is immediately obsessed with her.
The story centers around Margeaux and her professional wrestling career (think Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling) and her mutual attraction with a sexy doctor. There is also a bit of intrigue in this story that will keep you guessing!
This book is the best one by JN Stein so far (and I loved her previous series!). The spice is spicing, the sass is sassy the pace is perfection and the tension between these characters is palpable! It is a great start to a new series! I can’t wait for more!
(PS. This is a standalone in a new series, so no waiting required! Just go for it!)
I didn’t realize I needed a book like this in my life until I read it! Thank you JN Stein for the ARC!
You have a tall, athletic, sassy QUEEN as your FMC and a sweet (but is he sweet? 🤭) short king who is immediately obsessed with her.
The story centers around Margeaux and her professional wrestling career (think Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling) and her mutual attraction with a sexy doctor. There is also a bit of intrigue in this story that will keep you guessing!
This book is the best one by JN Stein so far (and I loved her previous series!). The spice is spicing, the sass is sassy the pace is perfection and the tension between these characters is palpable! It is a great start to a new series! I can’t wait for more!
(PS. This is a standalone in a new series, so no waiting required! Just go for it!)
Review of advance copy
Margeaux Wild a professional wrestler(PEW), Jon Jacob a doctor( from a suburban hospital), their banter was amazing and had me laughing out loud in some parts while giggling in others.
This book was so much fun to read. I couldn’t put it down till I finished it.
I received this as an ARC read and this is my honest review.
This book was so much fun to read. I couldn’t put it down till I finished it.
I received this as an ARC read and this is my honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Such an amazing book!!!!! My first J.N read and not my last!!! This story was just amazing and I loved the vibes it gave off. Very wwe inspired! I couldn't stop reading once I started. Now I need to read more of her books.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Jenna, Jenna, Jenna!!!! I can't even express how much I loved Reckless Stunner!!
It's so different from what genre you usually write but it was amazing!!
I LOVE the strong, badass FMC and how she takes over a male dominated sport. It's refreshing to read a Sports Romance where the women are front and center, not that there's anything wrong with the male focused books, because I LOVE them too, it's just very rare to see a Sports Romance with a female lead.
Jenna also really knows how to write some spicy scenes that will make you fan yourself while reading!!
It's so different from what genre you usually write but it was amazing!!
I LOVE the strong, badass FMC and how she takes over a male dominated sport. It's refreshing to read a Sports Romance where the women are front and center, not that there's anything wrong with the male focused books, because I LOVE them too, it's just very rare to see a Sports Romance with a female lead.
Jenna also really knows how to write some spicy scenes that will make you fan yourself while reading!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Loved this book!! Love Margeaux and Jon’s relationship!!! Love the friendship between Jazz & Margeaux. I enjoyed the wrestling storyline & loved the spice!!!!🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Review of advance copy received from Author
First of all... This was a complete flip from the usual romance books. Margeaux is the tall, dark and tatted pro athlete and Jon is the softer, more reserved doctor.
Also.. shes a wrestler. It's one of those sports I am always on the lookout for and rarely find (if i'm not reading, i'm watching wrestling), so to find one that's also based off one of my favourites (Rhea Ripley) is an added bonus.
I loved how even though they didn't think they could possibly be compatible and were totally wrong for each other, it was instant chemistry and they were exactly who they needed.
The plot was fast paced, and a few twists I didn't see coming, and I wasn't expecting it to make me cry... that was sneaky!
Also.. shes a wrestler. It's one of those sports I am always on the lookout for and rarely find (if i'm not reading, i'm watching wrestling), so to find one that's also based off one of my favourites (Rhea Ripley) is an added bonus.
I loved how even though they didn't think they could possibly be compatible and were totally wrong for each other, it was instant chemistry and they were exactly who they needed.
The plot was fast paced, and a few twists I didn't see coming, and I wasn't expecting it to make me cry... that was sneaky!
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