Vaulted

by Hazel Wilder, Hazel Winters

Welcome to Brantley, where sometimes you need to take a chance on love to find it.

Astrid Hart has had bad luck in finding love. She's desperate for it, but keeps finding it in all the wrong places. First, she accidentally became "that" woman - the mistress. Then every guy following him only broke her heart. Enter Ethan—the smoking hot new banker who just moved to Brantley from Logan. But could he be like every other guy she has been interested in, or is her luck finally turning around?

Ethan Smith is freshly divorced and looking for a new start. His ex-wife wasn't interested in him or their daughter, so now he has to make a significant life change and focus on what matters most to his daughter. He would love to find a loyal, dedicated mother, but every woman seems to be the they only want his money. When he begins to fall for one of the tellers at the new bank he works at, will he allow her a chance? Or will his walls stand firm?
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Vaulted is intended for mature audiences only. Please read the trigger warnings carefully prior to purchase.
This is book 3 in the Lovers of Brantley series; however, you can read them in order, or you can read Vaulted as a standalone.

Genres: Amazon

186 pages, Paperback

Published February 7, 2026

Reviews

[Rachel · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was so frustrating to me. FMC was in a "relationship" with a dude with a live in girlfriend. FMC knew about the girlfriend. But she is still supposed to be viewed as sympathetic because the dude didn't leave his girlfriend like he said he would? Then the dude dies and she thinks about how it won't be awkward for her at work any more. Ice cold. I liked Ethan, he deserved better.
Also, the dog's name changed in one chapter to Ruby.
I know everyone won't have my same hang up, so don't skip it if you read the others.

[Rian Eidson ~ Literary Luna Moth · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lovely story of learning from your past mistakes and taking a chance on love again. Astrid and Ethan both have a past that has made them doubt that true love still exists. Yet, they find just that when they both put aside their fears and take a chance on each other.

Thank you to Hazel for the chance to read and review this book! All thoughts and feelings are solely my own, I was not paid for this review.

[Stephanie Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was lucky enough to find Hazel and read her other book Rebel and when the opportunity to Read vaulted came up I couldn’t say no and I’m so glad I didn’t! This book was truly spectacular! It’s a slow burn single dad romance that is chefs kiss! I absolutely love the fact that the FMC was extremely relatable to me since she had anxiety. This one is definitely one to read! And the other two in the series as well! Thank you for another phenomenal book Hazel! You have become one of my favorites ❤️