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The Stone Legacy #3
Reeves
I left home to escape my father’s world.
I came back because I didn’t know where else to go.
When my father is murdered, everything I ran from is waiting for me.
The city. The family. The expectations I never wanted.
Thirty days of leave.
That’s all I give myself.
Just long enough to show up, help where I can, and disappear again.
I don’t plan on getting involved.
I don’t plan on staying.
And I definitely don’t plan on her.
She’s calm where I’m coiled tight and grounded where I’m always bracing for impact.
A doctor who knows what trauma looks like, and sees straight through my defenses.
She asks questions I don’t answer.
Looks at me like I’m more than the damage I carry.
And makes me feel things I buried a long time ago.
I tell myself it’s temporary.
That whatever this is doesn’t matter.
That I don’t belong here anymore.
But the closer she gets, the harder it is to leave.
And the more I realize the truth I’ve been avoiding.
I know how to survive war.
I don’t know how to survive wanting something that feels like home.
I came back because I didn’t know where else to go.
When my father is murdered, everything I ran from is waiting for me.
The city. The family. The expectations I never wanted.
Thirty days of leave.
That’s all I give myself.
Just long enough to show up, help where I can, and disappear again.
I don’t plan on getting involved.
I don’t plan on staying.
And I definitely don’t plan on her.
She’s calm where I’m coiled tight and grounded where I’m always bracing for impact.
A doctor who knows what trauma looks like, and sees straight through my defenses.
She asks questions I don’t answer.
Looks at me like I’m more than the damage I carry.
And makes me feel things I buried a long time ago.
I tell myself it’s temporary.
That whatever this is doesn’t matter.
That I don’t belong here anymore.
But the closer she gets, the harder it is to leave.
And the more I realize the truth I’ve been avoiding.
I know how to survive war.
I don’t know how to survive wanting something that feels like home.
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452 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 8, 2026
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May 3, 2026
I won’t say it’s a bad book, because the author writes fine. It’s just so unbelievably boring. By 50% very little even happens. The two MCs have maybe said a total of 30 words to each other. They eat, they walk, they go to the beach, they hang out with the kid and have ice cream, and they build pirate traps. He fixes a treehouse. He saves the kid from falling paint. They eat crawfish with h’s parents.
That’s it.
(Possible spoilers ahead)
Look…the setup was interesting. H/h were high school sweethearts. They *almost* had an oops pregnancy, and H let it be known he didn’t want kids and he didn’t want the whole family life. THEN 2 months later, she actually does get pregnant. She knows he has already enlisted into the navy. She leaves a letter on his car telling him about the pregnancy. He decides NOT to read the letter. Why? It’s some dumb reason “she’ll make me want to stay”
H is gone for 6 years. Navy seal. Now he’s back on a leave, and he’s popping ibuprofen like it’s candy over his busted up shoulder.
He finds and read the letter. SURPRISE 😳 “you are a daddy”
Now he wants to meet the kid, but he doesn’t know if he wants to be in the kid’s life. 😱😱😱 and h thinks this is a good idea. wtf?
I guess H has some type of trauma because his mom died when he was 12 and his dad died/murdered a few months before this book starts.
This guy is already a billionaire, he has a great family, and basically I. JUST. DID. NOT. Have any sympathy for his whiny POV. This H already has an amazing job lined up anytime he wants it. He drives a hummer.
I’m just not understanding what this guy’s trauma is.
h owns a small physical therapy center. Some big corporation wants to buy her out, but she’s not selling.
I did appreciate the discussion the two MCs had about child support. H told her no matter what happens moving forward, he wanted to pay it. h protested a bit, but she agreed. Finally, an actual heroine not cutting off her nose to spite her face.
Now…some quotes from this book…..
“I start pulling items from the bags without being asked. Ground beef first, then the buns and cheese”
“I press the patties onto a plate covered with a paper towel and head outside to the small patio where her grill sits covered under a blue tarp. The propane tank feels solid when I check the connection. I turn the gas on and light the burners, adjusting the flame until it burns steady and even. The grill needs a few minutes to heat up, so I go back inside for the rest of the food. Charli has the frozen fries spread on a baking sheet, ready for the oven.”
“I nod and head back outside with the meat. Heat rises the second I lift the lid. Benjy appears beside me as I uncover the plate. "Why do you make them flat like that?" "They cook more evenly."
“He nods like he's committing it to memory. The burgers hit the grates with a sharp sizzle, and I close the lid”
“I load the burgers onto the plate she left on the side table, then carry it to where she's finished setting up everything else. She has cooked bacon on a plate, chips in a bowl, and poured iced tea. The condiments lined up like she's done this a thousand times”
“I should comment on her table-setting abilities, or the weather”
——————
🙃 The above quotes are just ONE example from ONE chapter. Do we really need that much details about hamburgers?
I get it, some people really love details. IMO this ☠️ a book for me. It makes it feel like I’m reading sludge. It’s just so unnecessary and it weighs a book down.
They have smex at 56% in with no condom. She’s on the pill. I just did not feel the chemistry between these two. Even their smex was dull.
There’s a 3rd act breakup because h found out he interfered in stopping that shady company 😩😩 Gawd forbid she actually thank him.
Anyway, he quits the navy, buys a house, and they get back together. 6 months later, she quit taking her birth control.
Another meh
That’s it.
(Possible spoilers ahead)
Look…the setup was interesting. H/h were high school sweethearts. They *almost* had an oops pregnancy, and H let it be known he didn’t want kids and he didn’t want the whole family life. THEN 2 months later, she actually does get pregnant. She knows he has already enlisted into the navy. She leaves a letter on his car telling him about the pregnancy. He decides NOT to read the letter. Why? It’s some dumb reason “she’ll make me want to stay”
H is gone for 6 years. Navy seal. Now he’s back on a leave, and he’s popping ibuprofen like it’s candy over his busted up shoulder.
He finds and read the letter. SURPRISE 😳 “you are a daddy”
Now he wants to meet the kid, but he doesn’t know if he wants to be in the kid’s life. 😱😱😱 and h thinks this is a good idea. wtf?
I guess H has some type of trauma because his mom died when he was 12 and his dad died/murdered a few months before this book starts.
This guy is already a billionaire, he has a great family, and basically I. JUST. DID. NOT. Have any sympathy for his whiny POV. This H already has an amazing job lined up anytime he wants it. He drives a hummer.
I’m just not understanding what this guy’s trauma is.
h owns a small physical therapy center. Some big corporation wants to buy her out, but she’s not selling.
I did appreciate the discussion the two MCs had about child support. H told her no matter what happens moving forward, he wanted to pay it. h protested a bit, but she agreed. Finally, an actual heroine not cutting off her nose to spite her face.
Now…some quotes from this book…..
“I start pulling items from the bags without being asked. Ground beef first, then the buns and cheese”
“I press the patties onto a plate covered with a paper towel and head outside to the small patio where her grill sits covered under a blue tarp. The propane tank feels solid when I check the connection. I turn the gas on and light the burners, adjusting the flame until it burns steady and even. The grill needs a few minutes to heat up, so I go back inside for the rest of the food. Charli has the frozen fries spread on a baking sheet, ready for the oven.”
“I nod and head back outside with the meat. Heat rises the second I lift the lid. Benjy appears beside me as I uncover the plate. "Why do you make them flat like that?" "They cook more evenly."
“He nods like he's committing it to memory. The burgers hit the grates with a sharp sizzle, and I close the lid”
“I load the burgers onto the plate she left on the side table, then carry it to where she's finished setting up everything else. She has cooked bacon on a plate, chips in a bowl, and poured iced tea. The condiments lined up like she's done this a thousand times”
“I should comment on her table-setting abilities, or the weather”
——————
🙃 The above quotes are just ONE example from ONE chapter. Do we really need that much details about hamburgers?
I get it, some people really love details. IMO this ☠️ a book for me. It makes it feel like I’m reading sludge. It’s just so unnecessary and it weighs a book down.
They have smex at 56% in with no condom. She’s on the pill. I just did not feel the chemistry between these two. Even their smex was dull.
There’s a 3rd act breakup because h found out he interfered in stopping that shady company 😩😩 Gawd forbid she actually thank him.
Anyway, he quits the navy, buys a house, and they get back together. 6 months later, she quit taking her birth control.
Another meh
April 8, 2026
This book gutted me. Like I’m dead, dying, crying in the corner. I can imagine everything these two went through not because I have been in their shoes but because Blakely writes in this precise way to make you feel like you’re in it. You are living their shared trauma and triumphs.
I just found out this is not the first book but it’s where I started. So now I have to go back and find Ridge and see where the story begins.
Reeves is a Navy Seal, he has only ever known the teams and deployments. He never wants roots or to stay anywhere long enough to establish them. But when he finds out he is a dad after being gone for 5 years he is floored and now maybe being in one place isn’t so bad.
Charli built a life for her and her son when the baby’s father deployed and never looked back. She built a practice where she is thriving, if not a little overwhelmed from time to time, and a home where her son thrives with all the love he can stand. Now the Reeves is back in town for his father memorial and she doesn’t quite know where to put him but doesn’t want to rock the boat with the life she has. Can she fit Reeves into their life without losing herself in the process?
This book was so good. I saw little bits of myself in each character. Charli is fiercely loyal to her son, and strong willed and independent to a fault. Reeves is all discipline and structure and doesn’t know where to put his son’s energy. And of course our charming five year old, Benjy, is a ball of all out energy, curiosity and love.
I loved the dynamic of finding their way back to each other, it was hard fought and earned through time and effort on both parts. The ending was not what I expected even though it was. You’ll have to read it for yourself to find out what I mean.
Blakely is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors and you should check her out if you love a good hea, a little drama and a whole lot of good quality man.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I just found out this is not the first book but it’s where I started. So now I have to go back and find Ridge and see where the story begins.
Reeves is a Navy Seal, he has only ever known the teams and deployments. He never wants roots or to stay anywhere long enough to establish them. But when he finds out he is a dad after being gone for 5 years he is floored and now maybe being in one place isn’t so bad.
Charli built a life for her and her son when the baby’s father deployed and never looked back. She built a practice where she is thriving, if not a little overwhelmed from time to time, and a home where her son thrives with all the love he can stand. Now the Reeves is back in town for his father memorial and she doesn’t quite know where to put him but doesn’t want to rock the boat with the life she has. Can she fit Reeves into their life without losing herself in the process?
This book was so good. I saw little bits of myself in each character. Charli is fiercely loyal to her son, and strong willed and independent to a fault. Reeves is all discipline and structure and doesn’t know where to put his son’s energy. And of course our charming five year old, Benjy, is a ball of all out energy, curiosity and love.
I loved the dynamic of finding their way back to each other, it was hard fought and earned through time and effort on both parts. The ending was not what I expected even though it was. You’ll have to read it for yourself to find out what I mean.
Blakely is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors and you should check her out if you love a good hea, a little drama and a whole lot of good quality man.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 8, 2026
I love the way the author add information about New Orleans lore/traditions to the beginning of each chapter. This book revolves around the funeral procession . This is what beings Reeves home . The memorial service of his father. The events that follow changes the trajectory of his life and career. He reconnects with his former girlfriend Charli and meets a green eyed boy. This is a very poignant love story between a man and his family. He faces fatherhood. He can run away from them or run towards them. He can choose the military option or the option his brother offer as a career path. This book is well written. All the characters are very engaging. I was invested into the storyline from the beginning to the end. It is more than 5 star worthy. It is the type of book that I will revisit in the future.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 14, 2026
Reeves went back to New Orleans for his father memorial .
He was a Navy seal its been years since he was in New Orleans.
The house felt empty without his father he noticed the study room was open it’s was strange because his father kept it closed ,when he entered he noticed a photo of himself dancing with Charli his ex ,he lost contact with her from that day.
Charli is a pediatric therapist and a single mum, after a small accident at school she went straight to her parents, her father tells her that this weekend it’s the memorial of Robert Stone and asked her if she’s going but she said that she doesn’t feel comfortable, he asked her when she’s going to tell the boy about his father and she said that his father choose his life and she’s not going to change it.
But one day while she was taking the bags from her car she saw his car and her eyes met his.
An amazing book and that I really loved reading.
I highly recommended.
He was a Navy seal its been years since he was in New Orleans.
The house felt empty without his father he noticed the study room was open it’s was strange because his father kept it closed ,when he entered he noticed a photo of himself dancing with Charli his ex ,he lost contact with her from that day.
Charli is a pediatric therapist and a single mum, after a small accident at school she went straight to her parents, her father tells her that this weekend it’s the memorial of Robert Stone and asked her if she’s going but she said that she doesn’t feel comfortable, he asked her when she’s going to tell the boy about his father and she said that his father choose his life and she’s not going to change it.
But one day while she was taking the bags from her car she saw his car and her eyes met his.
An amazing book and that I really loved reading.
I highly recommended.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Love between two people who struggled in their relationship at their young age, both wanting different things in life so they went separate ways for six years. She moved backed to her family's home town and joined the Navy to become a Seal.
When he comes home he learns of something life changing that he should have known before he left for the Navy but he didn't read the last letter he was left by her. Now he knows he has so very much to make up for to a lot of people.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
When he comes home he learns of something life changing that he should have known before he left for the Navy but he didn't read the last letter he was left by her. Now he knows he has so very much to make up for to a lot of people.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 9, 2026
'Charlie was the one thing in my life that felt real. The only woman who ever asked me to stay. I told her I didn’t do marriage. Didn’t do kids. Didn’t do forever.
So she built a life without me.
A life that includes a little boy with my eyes.'
The characters were very complex and complicated and absolutely perfect together. Plot was intriguing and intense and well paced. World building was solidly drawn and impressive. Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend!
Grab a copy, kick back and enjoy!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
So she built a life without me.
A life that includes a little boy with my eyes.'
The characters were very complex and complicated and absolutely perfect together. Plot was intriguing and intense and well paced. World building was solidly drawn and impressive. Thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend!
Grab a copy, kick back and enjoy!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 13, 2026
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of "REEVES"
(THE STONE LEGACY) I was thoroughly taken in by this heartfelt emotional intriguing drama with past trauma, struggles, suspense, danger, secrets, steam, you won't be able to put down.
Reeves is a Navy Seal returning home for his fathers funeral he'd been murdered, he left home to get away from his father.
Charli now a Trauma Doctor who had a relationship with Reeves before he left & her pregnant he doesn't know he has a son, his plan is to leave again.
Reeves knows that Charli is the only one who felt important to him, when she asked him to stay his reply I don't do marriage or kids, she made her life with her son without him.
Will Reeves & Charli get a HEA when he finds out he has a son, can they work out their issues together, to be happy as a family its a very enjoyable read you don't want to miss getting.
(THE STONE LEGACY) I was thoroughly taken in by this heartfelt emotional intriguing drama with past trauma, struggles, suspense, danger, secrets, steam, you won't be able to put down.
Reeves is a Navy Seal returning home for his fathers funeral he'd been murdered, he left home to get away from his father.
Charli now a Trauma Doctor who had a relationship with Reeves before he left & her pregnant he doesn't know he has a son, his plan is to leave again.
Reeves knows that Charli is the only one who felt important to him, when she asked him to stay his reply I don't do marriage or kids, she made her life with her son without him.
Will Reeves & Charli get a HEA when he finds out he has a son, can they work out their issues together, to be happy as a family its a very enjoyable read you don't want to miss getting.
April 15, 2026
This is Book 3 in The Stone Legacy Series by this author, and can be read as a standalone. It is a second chance romance between former lovers, Reeves and Charli. These two flawed but likeable souls and the unique plot make for an interesting read. Once they reconnect, it is a bumpy ride with drama and steam, sexual tension and chemistry, redemption and forgiveness, and twists and turns, plus appealing secondary characters. An emotional page turner.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 28, 2026
Complex Emotions
Reeves returns home for his father's funeral and reconnects with Charli who carried a part of him after he had deployed. Their story was heartfelt and full of complex emotions that left me intrigued. It was page turning and I did not want it to end. While their chemistry was off-the-charts, the abrupt transition in the last chapters needed a little more to feel fluid. Overall, i really enjoyed this read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Reeves returns home for his father's funeral and reconnects with Charli who carried a part of him after he had deployed. Their story was heartfelt and full of complex emotions that left me intrigued. It was page turning and I did not want it to end. While their chemistry was off-the-charts, the abrupt transition in the last chapters needed a little more to feel fluid. Overall, i really enjoyed this read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book is so good it will definitely have you hooked from the beginning until the end and wanting more from these characters and their lives. Its one night that ends up with surprise pregnancy and enemies to lovers romance. I definitely loved both Charli and Reeves both have issues but can they find away to be together as a family? Great second chance romance story.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
“Reeves” by Blakely Stone
-A gripping, emotional romance with suspense, enemies-to-lovers tension, and an unexpected pregnancy. I received a free copy and am voluntarily sharing my honest thoughts.
Charli’s ability to see beyond Reeves’ guarded exterior creates a powerful and vulnerable connection between them. Reeves’ return home following family tragedy adds intensity, danger, and emotional conflict to the story.
A dramatic, fast-moving read filled with passion.
-A gripping, emotional romance with suspense, enemies-to-lovers tension, and an unexpected pregnancy. I received a free copy and am voluntarily sharing my honest thoughts.
Charli’s ability to see beyond Reeves’ guarded exterior creates a powerful and vulnerable connection between them. Reeves’ return home following family tragedy adds intensity, danger, and emotional conflict to the story.
A dramatic, fast-moving read filled with passion.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Reeves is an engrossing story about two people who wants different things in life but are drawn to each other. When Reeves leaves town he has no idea what he left behind until he returns for his father's memorial. It is a touching story that is emotionally charged and had me all caught up in Reeves and Charli as they navigate their path to happiness.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 8, 2026
This beautiful second-chance romance between high school sweethearts has drama, uncertainty, surprises, protective instincts, denied feelings, and a chance of a HEA. The secondary characters add to the storyline and the MCs are defined, determined, intelligent, have chemistry, and steam. It is a struggle to erase the lingering doubts. I loved this entertaining, engaging, and enjoyanle book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy
Reeves left the world his father ran, only to come back when his father is murdered, he told himself it was just a tempory return but then he meets Charli, she sees more than what he shows, she sees him and thats dangerous when things get heated, will he find himself staying? Well written the characters are engaging throughout the story with desires suspense, drama and more
Review of advance copy received from Author
He Never Knew
Reeves never opened Charli’s last note before he enlisted. Was afraid it would make him stay. Now he has and he hopes she’ll let him back in her life. Because there’s a little person with eyes like his that has also stolen his heart.
Reeves never opened Charli’s last note before he enlisted. Was afraid it would make him stay. Now he has and he hopes she’ll let him back in her life. Because there’s a little person with eyes like his that has also stolen his heart.
April 8, 2026
I was so drawn in emotionally throughout the entire story. Reeves and Charli's story is about hoping to get that 2nd chance and finding out about what you left behind. I highly recommend.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 12, 2026
This is the third book in the Stone Legacy series. Reeves and Charli’s journey to their hea was a roller coaster ride! I enjoyed this engaging, emotional romance. A must-read. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 8, 2026
Blakely wrote this romance book masterfully. The way she weaves the storyline as well as Reeves and Charli together is perfect. This is a 5-star romance book you will devour instantly.
May 7, 2026
I enjoyed Reeves and Charli’s story. It was an interesting read. And voluntarily leaving this review.
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