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Wrecked Hearts
She was sunlight I had no business touching… but I’ve been in the dark too damn long.
The fire that took my best friend’s life left me with scars that will never fade. I keep my head down, my past buried, and my world small; just me and my bar in Ruby Ridge.
It’s safer that way.
I met Layla Leblanc through my sister-in-law, when she tossed out a casual offer to help give my bar some exposure. I never thought she’d show up again, until she walked in with a smile that could wreck a man.
Every visit, every late-night conversation, every look she gives me drags me further into dangerous territory. She’s too young, engaged, and she’s the only thing that’s made me feel alive since my accident.
I already lost my mama and one person I couldn’t save.
I won’t make that mistake again, even if it means crossing lines I can’t uncross.
The fire that took my best friend’s life left me with scars that will never fade. I keep my head down, my past buried, and my world small; just me and my bar in Ruby Ridge.
It’s safer that way.
I met Layla Leblanc through my sister-in-law, when she tossed out a casual offer to help give my bar some exposure. I never thought she’d show up again, until she walked in with a smile that could wreck a man.
Every visit, every late-night conversation, every look she gives me drags me further into dangerous territory. She’s too young, engaged, and she’s the only thing that’s made me feel alive since my accident.
I already lost my mama and one person I couldn’t save.
I won’t make that mistake again, even if it means crossing lines I can’t uncross.
486 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 12, 2026
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May 19, 2026
I expected some crying but I DID NOT EXPECT TO BE THAT MUCH OF CRYING??!!! (or maybe I’m just too weak)
Layla and Reed are really two souls meant for each other. Layla doubting herself whether she has enough to leave the relationship. Read doubting himself whether he has enough to give and receive the love he has always wished for.
I love how Reed loves Layla quietly like literally from far, behind the bar and patiently waiting for her. The way he is ready to be a pillar for Layla when she is ready to leave everything behind. The way Layla is so sweet and attentive to Reed whenever he is in his own head doubting himself. HONESTLY JUST THESE TWO KNOW EACH OTHER THAT WELL YET THEY HAVE THEIR OWN BAGGAGE TO DEAL WITH!!!!
I didn’t want their story to end to be honest because I enjoyed every second of it. It was a rollercoaster ride but I love it!! thank you author for the ARC 🫶🏼🫶🏼
Layla and Reed are really two souls meant for each other. Layla doubting herself whether she has enough to leave the relationship. Read doubting himself whether he has enough to give and receive the love he has always wished for.
I love how Reed loves Layla quietly like literally from far, behind the bar and patiently waiting for her. The way he is ready to be a pillar for Layla when she is ready to leave everything behind. The way Layla is so sweet and attentive to Reed whenever he is in his own head doubting himself. HONESTLY JUST THESE TWO KNOW EACH OTHER THAT WELL YET THEY HAVE THEIR OWN BAGGAGE TO DEAL WITH!!!!
I didn’t want their story to end to be honest because I enjoyed every second of it. It was a rollercoaster ride but I love it!! thank you author for the ARC 🫶🏼🫶🏼
April 15, 2026
beta read 🌻
i love layla and reed so much 😭🥹🫶🏾
i love layla and reed so much 😭🥹🫶🏾
May 12, 2026
BETA READ
🌻🤠🏍️
“We saved each other. Two wrecked hearts, we sticker them back together.”
What a way to finish this series. I was so excited for Reed and Layla’s story and it did not disappoint😭
I would consider this a forbidden romance, considering the circumstances and the yearning and love through this story was so real.
Layla’s story broke me because I know a lot of us women have been through what she’s been through and my heart hurt for her but for to get her happy ending was just so refreshing and heartwarming.
🌻friends to lovers
🏍️scarred hero
🌻found family
🏍️grief/ptsd rep
Mav will and forever be my favorite brother and character 🤭
I LOVE THE HAYESS’ AND I’L NEVER STOP RECOMMENDING THIS SERIES!!🫶🏻
Thank You to my girl for trusting me with her book yet again, you’re doing amazing sweetie!!!
🌻🤠🏍️
“We saved each other. Two wrecked hearts, we sticker them back together.”
What a way to finish this series. I was so excited for Reed and Layla’s story and it did not disappoint😭
I would consider this a forbidden romance, considering the circumstances and the yearning and love through this story was so real.
Layla’s story broke me because I know a lot of us women have been through what she’s been through and my heart hurt for her but for to get her happy ending was just so refreshing and heartwarming.
🌻friends to lovers
🏍️scarred hero
🌻found family
🏍️grief/ptsd rep
Mav will and forever be my favorite brother and character 🤭
I LOVE THE HAYESS’ AND I’L NEVER STOP RECOMMENDING THIS SERIES!!🫶🏻
Thank You to my girl for trusting me with her book yet again, you’re doing amazing sweetie!!!
May 10, 2026
Oufff… this one hit way too close to home. I knew it was going to hurt, knew it would stir up emotional turmoil, but I was not prepared for it to wreck me the way it did. It dug into emotions and wounds that felt all too familiar, and I felt every single second of it.
Layla is trapped in such a heartbreaking toxic relationship. To the world, her fiance treats her like she’s his queen…showering her with affection in front of followers and sponsors, but behind closed doors, he slowly destroys her sense of worth. He makes her feel small, trapped, terrified to leave, terrified of losing everything she’s built. And through all of it, all Layla truly wants is something so simple: to be loved genuinely, to be heard, to be seen.
And Reed… oh, Reed. This sweet, deeply tortured man carries the weight of his past trauma every single day. The pain never really leaves him, and yet Layla becomes his light…the warmth and sunshine breaking through all that darkness. Watching these two broken souls find comfort, understanding, and love in each other completely shattered me. I don’t think I’ve ever rooted harder for two people to heal and love each other the way these two deserved to.
It was emotional, beautiful, heartbreaking, and incredibly passionate all at once. A raw and powerful portrayal of domestic violence and the complicated, painful emotions that come with it…the fear, the shame, the longing, the confusion, and the desperate hope for something better. A.M. Fernandez makes you feel every ache, every broken piece, and every moment of healing. I loved it 🥹
If you haven’t read this series yet, please trust me when I say you need it in your life.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you A.M. Fernandez for the advanced copy to read 🫶
Layla is trapped in such a heartbreaking toxic relationship. To the world, her fiance treats her like she’s his queen…showering her with affection in front of followers and sponsors, but behind closed doors, he slowly destroys her sense of worth. He makes her feel small, trapped, terrified to leave, terrified of losing everything she’s built. And through all of it, all Layla truly wants is something so simple: to be loved genuinely, to be heard, to be seen.
And Reed… oh, Reed. This sweet, deeply tortured man carries the weight of his past trauma every single day. The pain never really leaves him, and yet Layla becomes his light…the warmth and sunshine breaking through all that darkness. Watching these two broken souls find comfort, understanding, and love in each other completely shattered me. I don’t think I’ve ever rooted harder for two people to heal and love each other the way these two deserved to.
It was emotional, beautiful, heartbreaking, and incredibly passionate all at once. A raw and powerful portrayal of domestic violence and the complicated, painful emotions that come with it…the fear, the shame, the longing, the confusion, and the desperate hope for something better. A.M. Fernandez makes you feel every ache, every broken piece, and every moment of healing. I loved it 🥹
If you haven’t read this series yet, please trust me when I say you need it in your life.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you A.M. Fernandez for the advanced copy to read 🫶
April 26, 2026
It's in the breaths you take before entering your home, a room, any space the occupy. The times you keep quiet just to keep the peace. The way you shrink yourself, and tip toe around cause eggshells are brittle.
You want better, dream for better, but better feels distant and always out of reach.
I want to cry at how close to home Laylas story hit me. It's me highlighting everything and being like 'omg you tooooo?'
Layla and Reeds story is beyond words at how beautiful it is, at how deeply they love, and grow. How they bring out the best in each other. They are patient and understanding.
May we always find our Reeds in the world, our Layla's to brighten our day, find our voice and find ourselves.
To that hooooooo Rebecca and that bbbbbbbbb Brian; May your pillows always be hot, may you always stub your toes, may you always run out of toilet paper.
You want better, dream for better, but better feels distant and always out of reach.
I want to cry at how close to home Laylas story hit me. It's me highlighting everything and being like 'omg you tooooo?'
Layla and Reeds story is beyond words at how beautiful it is, at how deeply they love, and grow. How they bring out the best in each other. They are patient and understanding.
May we always find our Reeds in the world, our Layla's to brighten our day, find our voice and find ourselves.
To that hooooooo Rebecca and that bbbbbbbbb Brian; May your pillows always be hot, may you always stub your toes, may you always run out of toilet paper.
May 1, 2026
i just knew this book was going to make me very emotional, but in a good way. this was such a good best ending for the series, this one touches real life traumas so please check your trigger warnings.
i think this is my fav hayes brother.. and maybe my fav couple.
thank you for allowing me to be a arc reader for this.💛
i think this is my fav hayes brother.. and maybe my fav couple.
thank you for allowing me to be a arc reader for this.💛
May 19, 2026
Wrecked Hearts 🌻💕
✍️- A.M. Fernandez
📆- 5/12/26
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
⚠️Domestic violence ⚠️
Read if you like
💛Friends to lovers
🌻soulmate vibes
💛found family
Synopsis- In a small town of Ruby Ridge, Reed Hayes keeps his head down and past buried. But that falls short when Layla walks into his life, she offers Reed some exposure to his bar by creating content to bring more people in. Except that’s not the only thing that exposes the bar, she’s brought sunshine back in to his world with the late night conversations and helping him feel safe and seen. Reed is already a mad who avoids attachment and when he finds out Layla is engaged it gives him the perfect excuse to keep his distance except he can’t… he’s drawn to her anyway which makes it harder. When lines are crossed and she gets a taste of what love is really supposed to feel it makes her want to fight for herself.
My thoughts 💭
I honestly loved this story so much I didn’t want it to end. With Layla fighting for herself and seeing her self worth as well as Reed finally letting his guard down. The love and support Reed gave to Layla made me root for them even harder. Never judge a woman by her situation, you never know how hard it is for one to walk away from a toxic relationship. The way the author wrote this book with compassion and not judgement really did it for me, she reminded us we have people who support us and love us and no matter what they’ll support us. Healing is hard but worth it in the end. If you know someone who is in a toxic relationship please never let them go, be there for them and support them as much as possible.
✍️- A.M. Fernandez
📆- 5/12/26
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
⚠️Domestic violence ⚠️
Read if you like
💛Friends to lovers
🌻soulmate vibes
💛found family
Synopsis- In a small town of Ruby Ridge, Reed Hayes keeps his head down and past buried. But that falls short when Layla walks into his life, she offers Reed some exposure to his bar by creating content to bring more people in. Except that’s not the only thing that exposes the bar, she’s brought sunshine back in to his world with the late night conversations and helping him feel safe and seen. Reed is already a mad who avoids attachment and when he finds out Layla is engaged it gives him the perfect excuse to keep his distance except he can’t… he’s drawn to her anyway which makes it harder. When lines are crossed and she gets a taste of what love is really supposed to feel it makes her want to fight for herself.
My thoughts 💭
I honestly loved this story so much I didn’t want it to end. With Layla fighting for herself and seeing her self worth as well as Reed finally letting his guard down. The love and support Reed gave to Layla made me root for them even harder. Never judge a woman by her situation, you never know how hard it is for one to walk away from a toxic relationship. The way the author wrote this book with compassion and not judgement really did it for me, she reminded us we have people who support us and love us and no matter what they’ll support us. Healing is hard but worth it in the end. If you know someone who is in a toxic relationship please never let them go, be there for them and support them as much as possible.
May 14, 2026
Layla and Reed?? Oh yeah… they put me THROUGH it in the best way.
They’re both walking into this story a little broken, a little guarded, carrying things they don’t even know how to say out loud… and then somehow they find each other?? And build something real out of all that?? I’m sick over it. It’s messy, it’s soft, it’s emotional in that quiet way that sneaks up on you and suddenly you’re just sitting there like… oh.
Watching them choose each other over and over again, even when life was doing the absolute most to pull them apart?? Yeah… that did something to me.
And let me be very clear… screw you, Brian. With passion.
Also, I know the cheating trope can be real hit or miss (I usually be side-eyeing it too), but this one?? It actually worked for me. It wasn’t just there for drama, it added layers, it hurt in a way that made sense, and I’m glad I gave it a chance because it really added to their growth.
If you’ve ever been a Reed or loved a Layla, just prepare yourself… this one hits deep and makes you look at things a little differently.
I’m not even gonna sit here and act like I can fully put this into words because I can’t.
They’re both walking into this story a little broken, a little guarded, carrying things they don’t even know how to say out loud… and then somehow they find each other?? And build something real out of all that?? I’m sick over it. It’s messy, it’s soft, it’s emotional in that quiet way that sneaks up on you and suddenly you’re just sitting there like… oh.
Watching them choose each other over and over again, even when life was doing the absolute most to pull them apart?? Yeah… that did something to me.
And let me be very clear… screw you, Brian. With passion.
Also, I know the cheating trope can be real hit or miss (I usually be side-eyeing it too), but this one?? It actually worked for me. It wasn’t just there for drama, it added layers, it hurt in a way that made sense, and I’m glad I gave it a chance because it really added to their growth.
If you’ve ever been a Reed or loved a Layla, just prepare yourself… this one hits deep and makes you look at things a little differently.
I’m not even gonna sit here and act like I can fully put this into words because I can’t.
May 9, 2026
First I want to start off by thanking A.M Fernandez for allowing me to read this fantastic book early, I just picked up book one in January after a friend recommended it to me and wow I am so happy that I chose to pick this series up in the first place.
Layla and Reed’s story is both heartbreaking and beautiful. They meet each other both being broken in their own ways and somehow find a way to rebuild that to a connection that is just so meaningful to read. I enjoyed watching them both struggle together and love each other immensely even when everything in life was trying to pull them apart.
I also wanted to point out that this is a wonderful story for those who have been a Reed or a Layla. As someone who can relate to Reed it really healed me and as someone who knows a Layla who also found her peace it helped me understand them more on a deeper level.
Again, a beautiful story that I can’t even begin to describe. Just read it, you won’t regret it.
I will absolutely miss Ruby Ridge but I’m excited to see where A.M Fernandez goes next in her journey as an author. 💛
Layla and Reed’s story is both heartbreaking and beautiful. They meet each other both being broken in their own ways and somehow find a way to rebuild that to a connection that is just so meaningful to read. I enjoyed watching them both struggle together and love each other immensely even when everything in life was trying to pull them apart.
I also wanted to point out that this is a wonderful story for those who have been a Reed or a Layla. As someone who can relate to Reed it really healed me and as someone who knows a Layla who also found her peace it helped me understand them more on a deeper level.
Again, a beautiful story that I can’t even begin to describe. Just read it, you won’t regret it.
I will absolutely miss Ruby Ridge but I’m excited to see where A.M Fernandez goes next in her journey as an author. 💛
April 28, 2026
Wrecked Hearts – A.M. Fernandez
This book had me emotional in the best and worst way.
Layla and Reed’s story is heavy, raw, and honestly really beautiful. They’re both carrying so much from their pasts, but the way they slowly find comfort in each other just felt real. It’s not perfect or easy, but that’s what made it hit harder.
Layla’s journey stood out to me the most, watching her find her voice and start choosing herself was everything. And Reed… the way he shows up for her while dealing with his own pain? Yeah, he got me 😭
Their connection just works. It’s soft, it’s intense, and you can feel how much they need each other without it feeling forced.
⚠️ Definitely check trigger warnings: this one touches on some deeper topics.
Also… there’s a certain character I could’ve done without 🙃 Brian…
Overall, this one really sticks with you. If you’re in the mood for something emotional with a lot of heart, I’d recommend it 🖤
This book had me emotional in the best and worst way.
Layla and Reed’s story is heavy, raw, and honestly really beautiful. They’re both carrying so much from their pasts, but the way they slowly find comfort in each other just felt real. It’s not perfect or easy, but that’s what made it hit harder.
Layla’s journey stood out to me the most, watching her find her voice and start choosing herself was everything. And Reed… the way he shows up for her while dealing with his own pain? Yeah, he got me 😭
Their connection just works. It’s soft, it’s intense, and you can feel how much they need each other without it feeling forced.
⚠️ Definitely check trigger warnings: this one touches on some deeper topics.
Also… there’s a certain character I could’ve done without 🙃 Brian…
Overall, this one really sticks with you. If you’re in the mood for something emotional with a lot of heart, I’d recommend it 🖤
March 16, 2026
I am obsessed with Layla in Reed !!!
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASEEE READ YOUR TRIGGER WARNINGS!! Anddd look into the tropes I know there’s 1 some wont like 😂
There was so much into this book I loved
Brian was absolute GARBAGE 🤮 bottom of the freaking barrel
Layla and Reed together perfect 😭 the way he is so down bad for her and the same for her. There’s just this pull with them they’ve both been through some things Layla with her situation and Reed with dealing with loss/grief it was so well done.
A.M has grown so much from book 1 to now I skipped book 2 bc I’m a mood reader but the difference with 1 to 3 is so big.
I’m so proud of you !!
P.S - friends or not I’ll never be biased on being honest and open about reviewing 🥰
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASEEE READ YOUR TRIGGER WARNINGS!! Anddd look into the tropes I know there’s 1 some wont like 😂
There was so much into this book I loved
Brian was absolute GARBAGE 🤮 bottom of the freaking barrel
Layla and Reed together perfect 😭 the way he is so down bad for her and the same for her. There’s just this pull with them they’ve both been through some things Layla with her situation and Reed with dealing with loss/grief it was so well done.
A.M has grown so much from book 1 to now I skipped book 2 bc I’m a mood reader but the difference with 1 to 3 is so big.
I’m so proud of you !!
P.S - friends or not I’ll never be biased on being honest and open about reviewing 🥰
April 18, 2026
I’m so grateful I got an ARC for the last book in the Ruby Ridge series 🫶🏼 From the very beginning, I was completely pulled in. The emotional depth in this story is seriously on another level. It’s raw, intense, and written in a way that makes you FEEL everything right alongside the characters. What I loved most was how real it all felt. The relationships, the struggles, the growth…it didn’t feel rushed or forced at all. It just unfolded naturally, and by the end I was fully invested and honestly not ready to let go. This book does have a heavier, more emotional tone, but it’s balanced really well with moments that make it all worth it. If you’ve been following the Ruby Ridge series, this is definitely one you don’t want to miss 🫶🏼 Five stars from me ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
April 28, 2026
"We saved each other. Two wrecked hearts, we stitched them back together.”
My heart! I am having a hard time finding words to express how much i loved this book.
This was such a heartfelt addition to the Ruby Ridge series. Reed and Layla’s story brings all the emotion, but what truly makes this book shine is the strong sense of found family. The friendships, the group chats, and the bond between the three best friends and three brothers just feels so warm and comforting. A sweet, emotional read full of love, healing, and the kind of connections that stay with you.
Also don't let me forget the bonus chapter in Mama Hayes POV that was a special treat! A beautiful way to end this series.
"Two wrecked hearts. One steady rhythm. Forever beating as one."
My heart! I am having a hard time finding words to express how much i loved this book.
This was such a heartfelt addition to the Ruby Ridge series. Reed and Layla’s story brings all the emotion, but what truly makes this book shine is the strong sense of found family. The friendships, the group chats, and the bond between the three best friends and three brothers just feels so warm and comforting. A sweet, emotional read full of love, healing, and the kind of connections that stay with you.
Also don't let me forget the bonus chapter in Mama Hayes POV that was a special treat! A beautiful way to end this series.
"Two wrecked hearts. One steady rhythm. Forever beating as one."
May 14, 2026
4.75/5 stars
2.5/5 spice
Tropes:
Friends to lovers
Scarred hero x Sunshine heroine
Close proximity
Soulmates vibe
Grief/PTSD rep
Trauma/healing
Found family
Dual POV
This one will leave you aching and smiling through your tears. Such a great love story for Reed and Layla. Both characters were dealing with some heavy trauma that needed time to heal. I think if you've never gone through what they've gone through it's hard to understand completely how hard it is to live with that grief and trauma. It was hard to read through but it was still gratifying to see how they rose above it in the end.
Overall, loved how these characters found their safe space in each other. I highly recommend this book for fans of friends to lovers and emotional stories.
Thank you to the author for giving me an ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own and offered voluntarily.
2.5/5 spice
Tropes:
Friends to lovers
Scarred hero x Sunshine heroine
Close proximity
Soulmates vibe
Grief/PTSD rep
Trauma/healing
Found family
Dual POV
This one will leave you aching and smiling through your tears. Such a great love story for Reed and Layla. Both characters were dealing with some heavy trauma that needed time to heal. I think if you've never gone through what they've gone through it's hard to understand completely how hard it is to live with that grief and trauma. It was hard to read through but it was still gratifying to see how they rose above it in the end.
Overall, loved how these characters found their safe space in each other. I highly recommend this book for fans of friends to lovers and emotional stories.
Thank you to the author for giving me an ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own and offered voluntarily.
April 22, 2026
Yall are going to have to sedate me after this book!!
Reed is so GOOD. Layla’s life is rough and Reed is always just there for her.
I cannot get over how Reed’s love language is just acts of service and how he just SHOWED UPPPPPP for Layla so quietly but always showing her she matters.
This book is so detailed and I am so grateful for it being dual POV because I needed to read through Reed’s yearning and absolutely suffer (in the best way!!!!).
This book shook me, and I hope you all read the TW before!
Thank you so much for this ARC and I cannot wait to see what you write next!
Reed is so GOOD. Layla’s life is rough and Reed is always just there for her.
I cannot get over how Reed’s love language is just acts of service and how he just SHOWED UPPPPPP for Layla so quietly but always showing her she matters.
This book is so detailed and I am so grateful for it being dual POV because I needed to read through Reed’s yearning and absolutely suffer (in the best way!!!!).
This book shook me, and I hope you all read the TW before!
Thank you so much for this ARC and I cannot wait to see what you write next!
April 28, 2026
I needed a couple of days to process what I just read because omg was this everything and more.
I LOOOOVEEEEE every single book in this series but this one holds a special place in my heart. Maybe it’s because I’ve resonated with Layla and Reed but I’ve felt both of their emotions badly then ever.
I’m still thinking about these characters and im already thinking about doing a reread.
I’ve cried and laughed with this book and it’s been soo long since I’ve felt so connected to characters in a page.
I LOOOOVEEEEE every single book in this series but this one holds a special place in my heart. Maybe it’s because I’ve resonated with Layla and Reed but I’ve felt both of their emotions badly then ever.
I’m still thinking about these characters and im already thinking about doing a reread.
I’ve cried and laughed with this book and it’s been soo long since I’ve felt so connected to characters in a page.
May 12, 2026
What an emotional read!! Please check the trigger warnings before you start this book!! I loved Layla and Reed!! Their story, broke me but in a good way. I just wanted to get Reed a big hug, Reed carries his past trauma every day and it really never leaves him. I love watching Layla and Reed come together. I didn’t think two broken souls can come together in the most perfect way. A.M. Fernandez you out did yourself with this book!! I cant wait to read it again and will be definitely recommending this book. Thank You A.M. Fernandez for this ARC!!
April 24, 2026
✨Arc Reader ✨
This book absolutely broke me and healed me in the best way. You have a fmc that rediscovers her self worth and the meaning of true love with a mmc that is haunted by a past trauma that had mental and physical affects on him both finding a connection that helps them find true peace in each other. If you want a good cry but also to fall in love read this book and meet Layla and Reed 🖤
This book absolutely broke me and healed me in the best way. You have a fmc that rediscovers her self worth and the meaning of true love with a mmc that is haunted by a past trauma that had mental and physical affects on him both finding a connection that helps them find true peace in each other. If you want a good cry but also to fall in love read this book and meet Layla and Reed 🖤
May 14, 2026
book three in the Ruby Ridge series. layla and reed are two broken soul. that come together like fire. on the outside they make the perfect couple. close doors she needs out. he has a past he can’t overcome. she’s the light in the darkness. domestic violence is no joke and we see she’s one of few that get to leave. emotional and heartbreaking story of being brave and tacking charge of your life choices.
May 14, 2026
Wrecked hearts. Stitched together. Two souls who made a home out of the ruins.
SOBBING. I sobbed throughout the entire story. I love the Hayes brothers and I love their wives. I love Layla and Reed. I LOVE ALL OF THEM. They will always have my heart and I will never forget them. EVER.
SOBBING. I sobbed throughout the entire story. I love the Hayes brothers and I love their wives. I love Layla and Reed. I LOVE ALL OF THEM. They will always have my heart and I will never forget them. EVER.
May 20, 2026
If you have the space for it- it’s such a good read. I feel like we always gush about MMC and Reed really makes you want to give him the biggest hug to comfort him- But Layla - oh she is the sun personified! This book is gritty and real and AM a Fernandez does a stunning job story telling.
May 2, 2026
It’s been a while since a book made me sob so much 😭 it was so good!! I will say the grief and PTSD representation was so well done omg 😭 I love reed and Layla so much 😭 reed omg my baby I just wanna hug him 😭😭😭 he is so precious and strong and been thru a lot. Layla as well she is very strong and is very sweet 😭 reed and Layla both deserve each other they helped each other heal 😭 I will say also I love their friendship, their chemistry and how much they care for one another 😭 and I know I said last time that defense hearts was my favorite but now I have to say this one is my favorite from the series 😭😭 ugh ima cry again
5.0⭐️
5.0⭐️
May 11, 2026
I received this as an ARC read - thank you!! Which Hayes brother do you love the most? It has to be Reed. Reed and Laylas story broke me apart and put me back together again. I loved every second of this book and wish there was more. The epilogue and the bonus content were perfect and describes each of these brothers perfectly. Loved the Ruby Ridge world.
May 12, 2026
Alpha read months ago.
Made me cry before.
I know AM FERNANDEZ GONNA make us cry again.
Get. Those. Tissues. Readyyyyy.
Add to your TBR💯
Made me cry before.
I know AM FERNANDEZ GONNA make us cry again.
Get. Those. Tissues. Readyyyyy.
Add to your TBR💯
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