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The Westin Legacies #2
Revived
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Expected 24 Nov 26Grief is a fickle thing.
It can be as small as a teardrop racing down your cheek, or as vast as the ocean swallowing you in its depths.
Grief is constant.
It ebbs and flows with the tide, but you can never truly find your way to calm waters.
You either choose to fight the current and swim to the top, or let the waves take you under and drown you in your sorrow.
Some say grief is a price we pay. That it’s the cost of loving someone with all of your heart. And once they are gone, it’s time to settle the bill.
But what happens when you can no longer afford the toll?
What happens when your grief becomes mixed with anger that is so consuming, you begin to resent the ones who left you behind?
What do you do when your tears run out, and you no longer want to swim? When you find yourself traveling down the same road as the ones who raised you?
I didn’t ask to be weaved into their web of lies. I didn’t want to raise a child who is the living embodiment of their betrayal. And I certainly didn’t want to fall in love with my dead fiancé’s brother.
But what do you do when he becomes your reason to swim again?
It can be as small as a teardrop racing down your cheek, or as vast as the ocean swallowing you in its depths.
Grief is constant.
It ebbs and flows with the tide, but you can never truly find your way to calm waters.
You either choose to fight the current and swim to the top, or let the waves take you under and drown you in your sorrow.
Some say grief is a price we pay. That it’s the cost of loving someone with all of your heart. And once they are gone, it’s time to settle the bill.
But what happens when you can no longer afford the toll?
What happens when your grief becomes mixed with anger that is so consuming, you begin to resent the ones who left you behind?
What do you do when your tears run out, and you no longer want to swim? When you find yourself traveling down the same road as the ones who raised you?
I didn’t ask to be weaved into their web of lies. I didn’t want to raise a child who is the living embodiment of their betrayal. And I certainly didn’t want to fall in love with my dead fiancé’s brother.
But what do you do when he becomes your reason to swim again?
- GenresRomanceDark Romance
Kindle Edition
Expected publication November 24, 2026
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June 11, 2026I NEED CLOSURE BREE😭
July 15, 2026
6🌟 I can't even describe how excited I was for Wes and Katie's story, and it exceeded every expectation I had. I knew it would be raw, emotional, and heartbreaking at times, but wow—what an absolute masterpiece.
Before you dive in, just know this story is very different from Wrecked, and I loved them both equally for completely different reasons. And for anyone wondering, yes, this one has a HEA. 🖤
I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about Katie, but by the time I finished this story, I felt every ounce of her pain. Watching her grow and witnessing the incredible strength she discovered along the way completely changed my perspective. By the end, I had fallen in love with her. She truly earned such a special place in my heart. Bree told their story with so much beauty, depth, and emotion. I didn’t think Wes could top Nate but…. Boy was I wrong!!! The mouth on this man, good LORD! And his immediate need to protect Luna.. stop I’m going to cry just thinking about it. I really do wish I could scrub my memories away so I could reread this because I devoured it in less than 24 hours. 6 stars.
“My name is Wes Westin. Look it up if you need to, but I’m going to get that baby girl today and there is not a goddamn thing you’re going to do about it.”
THAT IS MY MAN RIGHT THERE. 😩😩😩
Before you dive in, just know this story is very different from Wrecked, and I loved them both equally for completely different reasons. And for anyone wondering, yes, this one has a HEA. 🖤
I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about Katie, but by the time I finished this story, I felt every ounce of her pain. Watching her grow and witnessing the incredible strength she discovered along the way completely changed my perspective. By the end, I had fallen in love with her. She truly earned such a special place in my heart. Bree told their story with so much beauty, depth, and emotion. I didn’t think Wes could top Nate but…. Boy was I wrong!!! The mouth on this man, good LORD! And his immediate need to protect Luna.. stop I’m going to cry just thinking about it. I really do wish I could scrub my memories away so I could reread this because I devoured it in less than 24 hours. 6 stars.
“My name is Wes Westin. Look it up if you need to, but I’m going to get that baby girl today and there is not a goddamn thing you’re going to do about it.”
THAT IS MY MAN RIGHT THERE. 😩😩😩
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April 25, 2026Ever since I read Wrecked by Bree L. Mina, I have thought about the release of Revived on 11/24/26!
I would absolutely sell a kidney, a toe..okay I won't be greedy, 🦶🏼I have ten toes…you can have more than one and possibly my Wi-Fi password for an ARC of this book. In return, I'll write a review but most importantly, I won't bill you for my emotional trauma. 😭ARC me please!💌
I would absolutely sell a kidney, a toe..okay I won't be greedy, 🦶🏼I have ten toes…you can have more than one and possibly my Wi-Fi password for an ARC of this book. In return, I'll write a review but most importantly, I won't bill you for my emotional trauma. 😭ARC me please!💌
July 16, 2026
When I stumbled across WRECKED last year on Threads, the marketing for it immediately drew me in. I am a sucker for an indie author but even more so for a book promoting, essentially, pure devastation. I know not a lot of people feel that way, but I truly enjoy seeing fictional caracters really earn their HEA, or in this case, no HEA but an opportunity for a fantastic plot concept. I am so glad I took a chance on that book that has since become a part of my personality. I scream about it to anyone who will listen, giving them fair spoiler free warning what they are in for, but knowing it's worth the ride.
When REVIVED was announced, I knew ..because Bree... we would have our hearts shattered all over again. Even with that knowledge, I still was not prepared. After reading this book, I have to say I am just in so awe as to the way this author's brain works, and her ability to create these characters that feel SO REAL. I understand a readers need for a HEA in a book and that not everyone can handle an emotional rollercoaster of a book that makes you feel all the things, but for me, that is my WHY in reading. I don't necessarily read to escape reality, but the ability to find relatability in a fictional world, to see yourself in these characters, it truly gives you the chance to feel what they are feeling. That is what Bree's writing is for me. After a just devastating book 1, she manages to give us even more feels with Katie and Wes, specifically Katie. Her history was just so heartwrenching and sad to watch from the outside - but when we get to BE her character, we feel her sorrows, he torment her pain. In comes Wes Westin, brother of Nate, and possibly the greatest book bf of all time. His infatuation with her began so long ago, but his instant (not too instant) need to protect her was everything. He didn't heal her, but her helped her actively heal herself, and gave her the opportunity to love herself in a way she never could before. His fierce protectiveness of her and zero hesitation to protect her was literally all anyone could want in a partner. I absolutely adore his character and know these 2 will sit with me for a long time.
The found family in this book and the reunificaion/healing across blood family was done so well. Yes its fiction, but it was a realistic pace in the path to forgiveness, and I just appreciate that so much in a book. I am so insanely grateful to have the opportunity to read this book early, and can now scream about my loyalty for it an entire 4 months early. Bree has become an auto-buy author for me ad I truly can not wait to see what we see from her next.
When REVIVED was announced, I knew ..because Bree... we would have our hearts shattered all over again. Even with that knowledge, I still was not prepared. After reading this book, I have to say I am just in so awe as to the way this author's brain works, and her ability to create these characters that feel SO REAL. I understand a readers need for a HEA in a book and that not everyone can handle an emotional rollercoaster of a book that makes you feel all the things, but for me, that is my WHY in reading. I don't necessarily read to escape reality, but the ability to find relatability in a fictional world, to see yourself in these characters, it truly gives you the chance to feel what they are feeling. That is what Bree's writing is for me. After a just devastating book 1, she manages to give us even more feels with Katie and Wes, specifically Katie. Her history was just so heartwrenching and sad to watch from the outside - but when we get to BE her character, we feel her sorrows, he torment her pain. In comes Wes Westin, brother of Nate, and possibly the greatest book bf of all time. His infatuation with her began so long ago, but his instant (not too instant) need to protect her was everything. He didn't heal her, but her helped her actively heal herself, and gave her the opportunity to love herself in a way she never could before. His fierce protectiveness of her and zero hesitation to protect her was literally all anyone could want in a partner. I absolutely adore his character and know these 2 will sit with me for a long time.
The found family in this book and the reunificaion/healing across blood family was done so well. Yes its fiction, but it was a realistic pace in the path to forgiveness, and I just appreciate that so much in a book. I am so insanely grateful to have the opportunity to read this book early, and can now scream about my loyalty for it an entire 4 months early. Bree has become an auto-buy author for me ad I truly can not wait to see what we see from her next.
July 12, 2026
Revived is book 2 in the Westin Legacies series and follows Wes & Katie's story.
"When I look at you, I see a woman who was always going to be mine. No matter what lifetime we're living in."
Bree…you’ve done it again! ♾️🌟 They way I highlighted the shit out of this book! You have no idea! So hard to pick just one single thing to focus on!
Let's see, Wrecked ruined my heart but Revived healed it! It was a long road but so worth it! Revived is not just another romance novel, it's a story about grief, healing, second chances and learning how to find the courage to keep going when all you want to do is give up.
I've never felt so much pain for a character as I did for Katie! That girl has been through so much in her life that there's no wonder why she feels like she's drowning. Between her childhood, mourning the loss of her fiance and then her sister only to find out that she's now the legal guardian of their 3 month old daughter Luna! There were definitely moments that my heart felt for her so much that if put in her shoes, I don't think I would be able to come out the other side.
Now let's talk about WES FREAKIN WESTIN! That man, that man, THAT MAN...completely stole my heart! They way he was with Katie... he was truly her Prince Charming! God! He was everything that you want in a boyfriend! He was patient, kind, protective and supportive to Katie. Everything that she never had growing up. But let's not forget how he was with Luna! Be still my heart the way that man stepped in without a second thought was pure swoon worthy! Didn't matter that she wasn't his, she was his in all the ways that little girl matters! Katie & Luna were his! NO MATTER WHAT!
Revived was an emotional journey that was messy, heartbreaking and incredibly real! And if you're a fan of:
Healing After Loss
Second Chances
Fiance's Brother
Romantic Suspense
Revenge
Then please add Revived to your TBR!
Just be prepared to have tissues on hand! That epilogue was a doozy!
*Thank you so much Bree for the opportunity to read this book as an ARC! You once again destroyed my heart!
Congrats on another fantastic book!
p.s. I'm sending you my therapy bills after the rollercoaster of emotions this book took me on!
"When I look at you, I see a woman who was always going to be mine. No matter what lifetime we're living in."
Bree…you’ve done it again! ♾️🌟 They way I highlighted the shit out of this book! You have no idea! So hard to pick just one single thing to focus on!
Let's see, Wrecked ruined my heart but Revived healed it! It was a long road but so worth it! Revived is not just another romance novel, it's a story about grief, healing, second chances and learning how to find the courage to keep going when all you want to do is give up.
I've never felt so much pain for a character as I did for Katie! That girl has been through so much in her life that there's no wonder why she feels like she's drowning. Between her childhood, mourning the loss of her fiance and then her sister only to find out that she's now the legal guardian of their 3 month old daughter Luna! There were definitely moments that my heart felt for her so much that if put in her shoes, I don't think I would be able to come out the other side.
Now let's talk about WES FREAKIN WESTIN! That man, that man, THAT MAN...completely stole my heart! They way he was with Katie... he was truly her Prince Charming! God! He was everything that you want in a boyfriend! He was patient, kind, protective and supportive to Katie. Everything that she never had growing up. But let's not forget how he was with Luna! Be still my heart the way that man stepped in without a second thought was pure swoon worthy! Didn't matter that she wasn't his, she was his in all the ways that little girl matters! Katie & Luna were his! NO MATTER WHAT!
Revived was an emotional journey that was messy, heartbreaking and incredibly real! And if you're a fan of:
Healing After Loss
Second Chances
Fiance's Brother
Romantic Suspense
Revenge
Then please add Revived to your TBR!
Just be prepared to have tissues on hand! That epilogue was a doozy!
*Thank you so much Bree for the opportunity to read this book as an ARC! You once again destroyed my heart!
Congrats on another fantastic book!
p.s. I'm sending you my therapy bills after the rollercoaster of emotions this book took me on!
May 3, 2026
❄️ ℝ𝕖𝕧𝕚𝕧𝕖𝕕 — 𝔹𝕖𝕥𝕒 ℝ𝕖𝕧𝕚𝕖𝕨 ❄️
𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙨𝙣’𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙖 𝙥𝙝𝙮𝙨𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙞𝙩’𝙨 𝙖 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙜𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙨. 𝙎𝙝𝙚’𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙄’𝙢 𝙠𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜. 𝙎𝙝𝙚’𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙄’𝙢 𝙜𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙠𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙢𝙮 𝙛𝙪𝙘𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚.
📖 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱
✍🏼 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗟. 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗮
𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣—𝙞𝙩’𝙨 𝙪𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙄’𝙫𝙚 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙚𝙡𝙩 𝙗𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚. 𝙄𝙩’𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙗𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙧 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚. 𝙄𝙩’𝙨 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙨 𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙡-𝙙𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚. 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙩 𝙞𝙨, 𝙨𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙨 𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙤𝙤. 𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙄 𝙙𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙨𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙤.
𝙱𝙾𝙾𝙺 𝙳𝙴𝚃𝙰𝙸𝙻𝚂
🔎 𝗣𝗢𝗩: 𝘋𝘶𝘢𝘭
🗓️ 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
𝙇𝙚𝙩’𝙨 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙬 𝙖 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙙𝙖𝙮
𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦: 𝘠𝘦𝘴; 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘴
🪓 ᴡʀᴇᴄᴋᴇᴅ
🪓 ʀᴇᴠɪᴠᴇᴅ
🪓 ᴛʙᴅ
𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗦
☕️ ʜᴇᴀʟɪɴɢ
☕️ ᴛʀᴀᴜᴍᴀ
☕️ ꜰɪᴀɴᴄÉꜱ ʙʀᴏᴛʜᴇʀ
☕️ ᴅᴀʀᴋ ꜱᴇᴄʀᴇᴛꜱ
☕️ ʜᴇ ꜰᴀʟʟꜱ ꜰɪʀꜱᴛ
☕️ ɢʀɪᴇꜰ
☕️ ꜰᴏʀɢɪᴠᴇɴᴇꜱꜱ
☕️ ᴘᴏꜱꜱᴇꜱꜱɪᴠᴇ ᴍᴍᴄ
☕️ ʟᴏꜱꜱ
☕️ ᴛʜᴇ ʙᴇꜱᴛ ʙʀᴏᴍᴀɴᴄᴇ
📖𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪📖
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ♾️
𝗙𝗠𝗖: Katie
𝗠𝗠𝗖: Wes
Let’s get the important thing out of the way. I love Nate, I do. But 𝗪𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘀 𝗺𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗹. The way I love this man. I face planted right into concrete, falling for him. And trust me — you’ll fall for him 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺. He is perfection, and Bree set us all up with the bar too high with him. And I’m actually mad that he’s not real.
Katie, oh our sweet Katie. I want those of you reading this to please go in with an open mind, and try to separate Wrecked from Revived, even though it is the catalyst to this story. Revived needs to be read in the shoes of Katie.
We see her deal with her grief, and as we know not all people experience grief the same. It’s not a one size fits all. So please remember that, and give our girl some grace as she navigates this new life she’s been thrust into.
Your heart is going to shatter into pieces for her. She’s such a strong woman, and has had to deal with so many things no human should. Her healing journey isn’t beautiful, but it’s so raw and real.
And Wes, he’s there for her every step of the way. No matter what. His devotion to her, and to Luna melted me beyond recognition. He reminds her that she is worthy, she is loved and most of all the things she’s suffered are not her fault.
Ash & Emmy, I’m so ready for more of them. But Ash & Wes’ bromance is top tier and their banter is everything.
The story as a whole, dare I say, I love it more than Wrecked 🫣. 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗬𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗠𝗨𝗖𝗛 𝗜 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗪𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗗.. Ellie and Nate will always be so important to me, but this story right here y’all. It was beautiful.
I’ll take no criticism on Wes or Katie. 🤜🏼
𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗠𝗢𝗗𝗘
📖 ᴘʜʏꜱɪᴄᴀʟ
🎧 ᴀᴜᴅɪᴏ
📱 ᴇʀᴇᴀᴅ ✔️
𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙨𝙣’𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙖 𝙥𝙝𝙮𝙨𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙞𝙩’𝙨 𝙖 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙜𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙡𝙨. 𝙎𝙝𝙚’𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙄’𝙢 𝙠𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜. 𝙎𝙝𝙚’𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙢𝙖𝙣 𝙄’𝙢 𝙜𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙠𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙢𝙮 𝙛𝙪𝙘𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚.
📖 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱
✍🏼 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗟. 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗮
𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣—𝙞𝙩’𝙨 𝙪𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙄’𝙫𝙚 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙚𝙡𝙩 𝙗𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚. 𝙄𝙩’𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙗𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙧 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚. 𝙄𝙩’𝙨 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙨 𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙡-𝙙𝙚𝙚𝙥 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚. 𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙞𝙩 𝙞𝙨, 𝙨𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙨 𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙤𝙤. 𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙄 𝙙𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙨𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙤.
𝙱𝙾𝙾𝙺 𝙳𝙴𝚃𝙰𝙸𝙻𝚂
🔎 𝗣𝗢𝗩: 𝘋𝘶𝘢𝘭
🗓️ 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
𝙇𝙚𝙩’𝙨 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙬 𝙖 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙙𝙖𝙮
𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦: 𝘠𝘦𝘴; 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯 𝘓𝘦𝘨𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘴
🪓 ᴡʀᴇᴄᴋᴇᴅ
🪓 ʀᴇᴠɪᴠᴇᴅ
🪓 ᴛʙᴅ
𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗦
☕️ ʜᴇᴀʟɪɴɢ
☕️ ᴛʀᴀᴜᴍᴀ
☕️ ꜰɪᴀɴᴄÉꜱ ʙʀᴏᴛʜᴇʀ
☕️ ᴅᴀʀᴋ ꜱᴇᴄʀᴇᴛꜱ
☕️ ʜᴇ ꜰᴀʟʟꜱ ꜰɪʀꜱᴛ
☕️ ɢʀɪᴇꜰ
☕️ ꜰᴏʀɢɪᴠᴇɴᴇꜱꜱ
☕️ ᴘᴏꜱꜱᴇꜱꜱɪᴠᴇ ᴍᴍᴄ
☕️ ʟᴏꜱꜱ
☕️ ᴛʜᴇ ʙᴇꜱᴛ ʙʀᴏᴍᴀɴᴄᴇ
📖𝗥𝗘𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪📖
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ♾️
𝗙𝗠𝗖: Katie
𝗠𝗠𝗖: Wes
Let’s get the important thing out of the way. I love Nate, I do. But 𝗪𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘀 𝗺𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗹. The way I love this man. I face planted right into concrete, falling for him. And trust me — you’ll fall for him 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺. He is perfection, and Bree set us all up with the bar too high with him. And I’m actually mad that he’s not real.
Katie, oh our sweet Katie. I want those of you reading this to please go in with an open mind, and try to separate Wrecked from Revived, even though it is the catalyst to this story. Revived needs to be read in the shoes of Katie.
We see her deal with her grief, and as we know not all people experience grief the same. It’s not a one size fits all. So please remember that, and give our girl some grace as she navigates this new life she’s been thrust into.
Your heart is going to shatter into pieces for her. She’s such a strong woman, and has had to deal with so many things no human should. Her healing journey isn’t beautiful, but it’s so raw and real.
And Wes, he’s there for her every step of the way. No matter what. His devotion to her, and to Luna melted me beyond recognition. He reminds her that she is worthy, she is loved and most of all the things she’s suffered are not her fault.
Ash & Emmy, I’m so ready for more of them. But Ash & Wes’ bromance is top tier and their banter is everything.
The story as a whole, dare I say, I love it more than Wrecked 🫣. 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗬𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗠𝗨𝗖𝗛 𝗜 𝗟𝗢𝗩𝗘 𝗪𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗗.. Ellie and Nate will always be so important to me, but this story right here y’all. It was beautiful.
I’ll take no criticism on Wes or Katie. 🤜🏼
𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗠𝗢𝗗𝗘
📖 ᴘʜʏꜱɪᴄᴀʟ
🎧 ᴀᴜᴅɪᴏ
📱 ᴇʀᴇᴀᴅ ✔️
June 8, 2026
Absolutely phenomenal! RTC closer to release day.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I honestly didn’t think anything could top Wrecked, but somehow Bree Mina proved me wrong with Revived.
I absolutely loved this book! It definitely put me through the emotional wringer, but that’s what made it so good. The writing pulled me in so completely that I felt every heartbreak, every setback, and every little step toward healing right alongside the characters.
Katie’s journey felt so authentic. Watching her learn to forgive and trust again wasn’t easy, but it never felt rushed or unrealistic. I think this story is going to mean so much to so many people. Whether it’s abuse, neglect, difficult family relationships, or just learning how to move forward after being hurt, I think readers will find pieces of themselves in these pages.
I also loved how the heavier moments were balanced out with little bits of joy. The grandparents, the dancing, their song, the banter… those moments made me smile and gave the story the perfect amount of lightness. They made the harder moments hit even deeper and made everything feel so real.
And Wes… WES WESTIN is officially one of my top book boyfriends! He is absolute perfection! I seriously loved everything about him. He’s fiercely protective, unwaveringly loyal, and never once hesitates to show up for Katie and Luna no matter what it looks like. I love Nate, but I’m a Wes girl now!
This story is beautiful, emotional, raw, and full of hope. It reminded me that healing isn’t a straight line, but it’s always possible. Bree Mina is such a talented writer and will have you deep in your feels from beginning to end. Get those tissues ready and buckle up for this unforgettable story!
🌶️🌶️
I absolutely loved this book! It definitely put me through the emotional wringer, but that’s what made it so good. The writing pulled me in so completely that I felt every heartbreak, every setback, and every little step toward healing right alongside the characters.
Katie’s journey felt so authentic. Watching her learn to forgive and trust again wasn’t easy, but it never felt rushed or unrealistic. I think this story is going to mean so much to so many people. Whether it’s abuse, neglect, difficult family relationships, or just learning how to move forward after being hurt, I think readers will find pieces of themselves in these pages.
I also loved how the heavier moments were balanced out with little bits of joy. The grandparents, the dancing, their song, the banter… those moments made me smile and gave the story the perfect amount of lightness. They made the harder moments hit even deeper and made everything feel so real.
And Wes… WES WESTIN is officially one of my top book boyfriends! He is absolute perfection! I seriously loved everything about him. He’s fiercely protective, unwaveringly loyal, and never once hesitates to show up for Katie and Luna no matter what it looks like. I love Nate, but I’m a Wes girl now!
This story is beautiful, emotional, raw, and full of hope. It reminded me that healing isn’t a straight line, but it’s always possible. Bree Mina is such a talented writer and will have you deep in your feels from beginning to end. Get those tissues ready and buckle up for this unforgettable story!
🌶️🌶️
Review of advance copy received from Author
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Revived picked up right where we left off. Katie learns she is now responsible for her dead sister and dead fiancé baby. She struggles to accept her because she doesnt know of Nate and Ellies past and doesnt think she can handle it. Wes, nates brother, learns of his niece and flies from Colorado to Ohio to help Katie raise the niece they share.
Through Katie's story you learn her past, her present, and she learns of Nate and Ellies past.
I thought I related to Ellie, but it turns out the eldest daughter relates to the eldest daughter. Katie has been through a lot, more than anyone should in a short time; she lost her fiance and her sister not once but twice, struggles with ptsd and fights her own battle to get and stay sober. Throughout Revived Katie gets sober and
Wes and Katie, while raising Luna together they fall in love. Wes surprised me. I expected Nathaniel Jr tbh but he is the most patient person. He immediately loves Luna, and hes there for Katie both physically and emotionally and allows her to grow and heal while never leaving her side. Watching thier love grow through the story is so wholesome. Honestly Wes, my second favorite MMC of all time.
Katie and Wes's story was so beautifully written and this series continues to amaze me. I cant wait for book 3 but for now, ill be rereading Wrecked and Revived in the near future
Revived picked up right where we left off. Katie learns she is now responsible for her dead sister and dead fiancé baby. She struggles to accept her because she doesnt know of Nate and Ellies past and doesnt think she can handle it. Wes, nates brother, learns of his niece and flies from Colorado to Ohio to help Katie raise the niece they share.
Through Katie's story you learn her past, her present, and she learns of Nate and Ellies past.
I thought I related to Ellie, but it turns out the eldest daughter relates to the eldest daughter. Katie has been through a lot, more than anyone should in a short time; she lost her fiance and her sister not once but twice, struggles with ptsd and fights her own battle to get and stay sober. Throughout Revived Katie gets sober and
Wes and Katie, while raising Luna together they fall in love. Wes surprised me. I expected Nathaniel Jr tbh but he is the most patient person. He immediately loves Luna, and hes there for Katie both physically and emotionally and allows her to grow and heal while never leaving her side. Watching thier love grow through the story is so wholesome. Honestly Wes, my second favorite MMC of all time.
Katie and Wes's story was so beautifully written and this series continues to amaze me. I cant wait for book 3 but for now, ill be rereading Wrecked and Revived in the near future
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Wrecked was passion and pain, where Revived is growth and healing.
I felt so deeply connected to Katie in this book on a very personal level. Getting to truly know both Katie and Wes changed everything I thought I understood about her story. This book reshapes her in such a powerful, meaningful way. Katie’s struggles with her relationship with her mother, alcohol, and men are written with such honesty and emotional weight. It’s heartbreaking, real, and incredibly human. I felt every piece of her journey.
And Wes…Wes is THE book boyfriend. His strength, his protectiveness, and the way he stands firm in making sure Katie knows he’s not going anywhere had me absolutely melting.
Bree has an incredible ability to paint a scene so vividly that it feels like you’re living inside the pages with these characters, watching everything unfold right in front of you.
And that ending… I am on pins and needles waiting for the next book and more of Ash!
I felt so deeply connected to Katie in this book on a very personal level. Getting to truly know both Katie and Wes changed everything I thought I understood about her story. This book reshapes her in such a powerful, meaningful way. Katie’s struggles with her relationship with her mother, alcohol, and men are written with such honesty and emotional weight. It’s heartbreaking, real, and incredibly human. I felt every piece of her journey.
And Wes…Wes is THE book boyfriend. His strength, his protectiveness, and the way he stands firm in making sure Katie knows he’s not going anywhere had me absolutely melting.
Bree has an incredible ability to paint a scene so vividly that it feels like you’re living inside the pages with these characters, watching everything unfold right in front of you.
And that ending… I am on pins and needles waiting for the next book and more of Ash!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Another absolute 5 ⭐️ banger from Bree, not surprised!!
Going into this I wasn't a huge Katie fan because I'm a ride or die for Nate & Ellie but wowzaaa once you hear what she's been through the poor girl can't catch a break and your heart breaks for her. I will say I was weirdly defensive over Ellie, Nate & Luna at the beginning of this book even though I get Katie's perspective I just love them so much it made me mad 😂 I didn't know what to expect out of Wes but wow ya I'm in love. The way he just swoops in and is everything Katie & Luna need without needing any direction at all had me swoooning!! Their little adventure and the letter at the end of the book....the way I gasped and had goosebumps!! I think that gave us all closure we didn't even know we needed.
The way I'm frothing at the mouth for Asher and Emmy's book, I love them.
No matter what!!! 💙
Thank you for the ARC , Bree!! Congrats!
Going into this I wasn't a huge Katie fan because I'm a ride or die for Nate & Ellie but wowzaaa once you hear what she's been through the poor girl can't catch a break and your heart breaks for her. I will say I was weirdly defensive over Ellie, Nate & Luna at the beginning of this book even though I get Katie's perspective I just love them so much it made me mad 😂 I didn't know what to expect out of Wes but wow ya I'm in love. The way he just swoops in and is everything Katie & Luna need without needing any direction at all had me swoooning!! Their little adventure and the letter at the end of the book....the way I gasped and had goosebumps!! I think that gave us all closure we didn't even know we needed.
The way I'm frothing at the mouth for Asher and Emmy's book, I love them.
No matter what!!! 💙
Thank you for the ARC , Bree!! Congrats!
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is a 6 star read for me! Wrecked (book 1) absolutely destroyed me, Revived (book 2) was the story I didn’t know I needed. It was the closure, understanding, and healing I needed after the first book.
Bree has this AMAZING ability to completely captivate you with her words. The way she writes you feel every single emotion and you honestly feel like you’re apart of the story.
Revived is the definition of “emotional roller coaster” and that’s what makes this book something special. I felt every set back, hatred, sadness, grievance, heartbreak, love, healing, and peace that this book had to offer.
I went in hating Katie… for obvious reasons, but along the way and by the end of the book I got to know and understand the “real” Katie. Her story is absolutely beautifully broken. She is now my favorite character.
Wes… he is the book boyfriend I didn’t know existed. He’s strong, protective, selfless and caring. If you think you know his story, think again!
Bree has this AMAZING ability to completely captivate you with her words. The way she writes you feel every single emotion and you honestly feel like you’re apart of the story.
Revived is the definition of “emotional roller coaster” and that’s what makes this book something special. I felt every set back, hatred, sadness, grievance, heartbreak, love, healing, and peace that this book had to offer.
I went in hating Katie… for obvious reasons, but along the way and by the end of the book I got to know and understand the “real” Katie. Her story is absolutely beautifully broken. She is now my favorite character.
Wes… he is the book boyfriend I didn’t know existed. He’s strong, protective, selfless and caring. If you think you know his story, think again!
Review of advance copy received from Author
4.5 ⭐️
Oh my gosh 🥺
*ARC REVIEW*
Go into this book knowing it will wreck you but then it will revive you 😉
Being placed back into this world of hurt was not easy. Reading about all the trauma a single little girl had to go through and it literally never stopping, was incredibly sad. Katie never deserved any of it. I was rooting for her so bad to just get her act together for Luna but at the same time understanding every single decision & action she made 🥺 the character development was amazing. Such a complexed character.
Wes is just an all round perfect man. I have NEVER read an MMC so in-tuned with the women he cares for. If Katie was doing/saying something, the man was paying attention. He knew her next move before she even knew. The patience on this man… wow. All while going through a hard life himself. I just love them together.
The ending… the last grave scene 🥺 the epilogue 🥺 ughhh my heart. But it was so needed, I’m glad Bree gave us that. But she also is setting us up for something big…
Emmy & Ash… we’re ready for you 👀
Oh my gosh 🥺
*ARC REVIEW*
Go into this book knowing it will wreck you but then it will revive you 😉
Being placed back into this world of hurt was not easy. Reading about all the trauma a single little girl had to go through and it literally never stopping, was incredibly sad. Katie never deserved any of it. I was rooting for her so bad to just get her act together for Luna but at the same time understanding every single decision & action she made 🥺 the character development was amazing. Such a complexed character.
Wes is just an all round perfect man. I have NEVER read an MMC so in-tuned with the women he cares for. If Katie was doing/saying something, the man was paying attention. He knew her next move before she even knew. The patience on this man… wow. All while going through a hard life himself. I just love them together.
The ending… the last grave scene 🥺 the epilogue 🥺 ughhh my heart. But it was so needed, I’m glad Bree gave us that. But she also is setting us up for something big…
Emmy & Ash… we’re ready for you 👀
Review of advance copy received from Author
5 stars isn't enough for this book.
When I tell you that Bree has a way with making you cry over words on paper, she does! You will fall for Katie you will love with her, cry for her and wish you could give her a hug. Those are the feelings you will experience while reading Revived.
This isn't a light happy story.
No, this is a book about tragedy, loss, abuse, love, and learning to believe in yourself. When you don't want to.
Katie and Wes are made for each other but the road isn't easy.
Favorite quote:
"But I’ll drop to my knees and beg if you ask me to. I’m not the only man that can love you. Any man that meets you would fall. But I want to be the only man you let love you. That’s the difference when I say ‘I love you.’”
When I tell you that Bree has a way with making you cry over words on paper, she does! You will fall for Katie you will love with her, cry for her and wish you could give her a hug. Those are the feelings you will experience while reading Revived.
This isn't a light happy story.
No, this is a book about tragedy, loss, abuse, love, and learning to believe in yourself. When you don't want to.
Katie and Wes are made for each other but the road isn't easy.
Favorite quote:
"But I’ll drop to my knees and beg if you ask me to. I’m not the only man that can love you. Any man that meets you would fall. But I want to be the only man you let love you. That’s the difference when I say ‘I love you.’”
Review of advance copy received from Author
BETA READ
I had the honor to beta read for Bree again. This book was everything I wanted and more. Wes Westin is top tier and I am telling you all now, HE IS TOP TIER.
This man is quite literally everything you could want in a man.
Katie's story is so needed and Bree delivered just that! I cannot wait for you all to read it because this is the best one yet!
Katie truly has and is going through it. It is rough, messy, and necessary. You are going to feel every single emotion.
Be sure to buckle up for the rollercoaster. You've been warned.
Team Katie, forever and always 🖤
I had the honor to beta read for Bree again. This book was everything I wanted and more. Wes Westin is top tier and I am telling you all now, HE IS TOP TIER.
This man is quite literally everything you could want in a man.
Katie's story is so needed and Bree delivered just that! I cannot wait for you all to read it because this is the best one yet!
Katie truly has and is going through it. It is rough, messy, and necessary. You are going to feel every single emotion.
Be sure to buckle up for the rollercoaster. You've been warned.
Team Katie, forever and always 🖤
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book was so incredible. The trauma felt raw and unfiltered. (And there is a lot!) Katie’s healing journey was hard-fought and authentic. Bree puts you in the story and makes you feel every bit of her pain and it’s true talent. Katie and Wes gave me everything I love in a story. Not the easy kind of love. The kind that is messy and unconditional. AND the way Bree intertwines wrecked is tragically beautiful and full circle.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I read this book in half a day.
400 pages.
I couldn’t put it down!
I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel about Karie after Wrecked. But she is the most relatable FMC I’ve ever read. I LOVED her.
But Wes.
WES.
That is the type of man we all look for.
This book made me hurt. Laugh. Cry. Heal.
This is all I can say right now. I need to calm down my heart before I can write a meaningful review
Infinity stars.
Thank you for the ARC!
400 pages.
I couldn’t put it down!
I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel about Karie after Wrecked. But she is the most relatable FMC I’ve ever read. I LOVED her.
But Wes.
WES.
That is the type of man we all look for.
This book made me hurt. Laugh. Cry. Heal.
This is all I can say right now. I need to calm down my heart before I can write a meaningful review
Infinity stars.
Thank you for the ARC!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Beta read - review to come
Review of advance copy received from Author
After reading Wrecked by Bree L Mina, I was so excited to read Revived. Both books are exceptional and I highly recommend them. If you loved Wrecked, you will love Revived even more❤️.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Amazing book! Thought the first one was good? Wait till you read this one!! I fell in love with Katie. Cannot wait for the next book!!
June 2, 2026
🩵 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 💙
𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆: ♾️ / 5 🌟
𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐂𝐄: 2 / 5
𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄: November 2026
✈️ 𝐖𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 - 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘦 𝘈𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘕𝘖𝘞 - ebook and paperback
🌴 𝐖𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 - 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘥 𝘙𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘋𝘢𝘵𝘦 - August 2026
❄️ 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝 - 𝘙𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘋𝘢𝘵𝘦 - November 2026
💸 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐁𝐎𝐓𝐇 𝐍𝐎𝐖 - SPECIAL SPRAYED EDGES EDITION *𝘓𝘐𝘔𝘐𝘛𝘌𝘋 1𝘚𝘛 𝘙𝘜𝘕 𝘖𝘕𝘓𝘠*
🥹I can’t thank Bree enough for this opportunity. Revived picks up immediately after the events of Wrecked. It is a rollercoaster of emotions and it will be well worth the wait I promise you!
If you ended Wrecked and had mixed feelings about Katie and didn’t quite understand her. Revived will give you everything you need and so much more. You will get different perspectives which will help your mind and your heart understand choices that were made and not made by both Wes and Katie (and even Nate and Ellie). Wes is absolutely breathtaking. I thought I loved Nate but his brother is just something I can’t put into words 😍
Bree’s writing didn’t let me down in Wrecked and it surpassed my expectations with Revived. Two books, two different stories, four different perspectives and all so deeply connected. You will get something different with Revived but something you definitely needed💙❄️
𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆: ♾️ / 5 🌟
𝐒𝐏𝐈𝐂𝐄: 2 / 5
𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄: November 2026
✈️ 𝐖𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 - 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘦 𝘈𝘷𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘕𝘖𝘞 - ebook and paperback
🌴 𝐖𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 - 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘥 𝘙𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘋𝘢𝘵𝘦 - August 2026
❄️ 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝 - 𝘙𝘦𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘋𝘢𝘵𝘦 - November 2026
💸 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐎𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐑 𝐁𝐎𝐓𝐇 𝐍𝐎𝐖 - SPECIAL SPRAYED EDGES EDITION *𝘓𝘐𝘔𝘐𝘛𝘌𝘋 1𝘚𝘛 𝘙𝘜𝘕 𝘖𝘕𝘓𝘠*
🥹I can’t thank Bree enough for this opportunity. Revived picks up immediately after the events of Wrecked. It is a rollercoaster of emotions and it will be well worth the wait I promise you!
If you ended Wrecked and had mixed feelings about Katie and didn’t quite understand her. Revived will give you everything you need and so much more. You will get different perspectives which will help your mind and your heart understand choices that were made and not made by both Wes and Katie (and even Nate and Ellie). Wes is absolutely breathtaking. I thought I loved Nate but his brother is just something I can’t put into words 😍
Bree’s writing didn’t let me down in Wrecked and it surpassed my expectations with Revived. Two books, two different stories, four different perspectives and all so deeply connected. You will get something different with Revived but something you definitely needed💙❄️
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC REVIEW
This was one of my most anticipated reads of the year. If you read book #1 (Wrecked), then you know how important Katie is and the need for her story. And honestly, I’m not even sure where to begin.
I can’t even begin to put into words how I felt while reading this book. Without giving away any spoilers, I can confidently say that if you loved book one, you’re going to love book two even more. Katie and Wes will completely own your heart, and watching their story unfold was absolutely addicting, heartbreaking and consuming.
Bree L. Mina has truly given us one heck of a story. The plot just keeps delivering, with twist after twist that kept me completely invested from beginning to end. Every time I thought I knew where the story was headed, NOPE…something else happened that pulled me and my thoughts even deeper and in a different direction.
And somehow, by the time you turn the final page, you’re left desperate for the next book. Bree L. Mina has left me completely and irrevocably needing book three.
Get ready… because Katie’s story will leave you breathless!
This was one of my most anticipated reads of the year. If you read book #1 (Wrecked), then you know how important Katie is and the need for her story. And honestly, I’m not even sure where to begin.
I can’t even begin to put into words how I felt while reading this book. Without giving away any spoilers, I can confidently say that if you loved book one, you’re going to love book two even more. Katie and Wes will completely own your heart, and watching their story unfold was absolutely addicting, heartbreaking and consuming.
Bree L. Mina has truly given us one heck of a story. The plot just keeps delivering, with twist after twist that kept me completely invested from beginning to end. Every time I thought I knew where the story was headed, NOPE…something else happened that pulled me and my thoughts even deeper and in a different direction.
And somehow, by the time you turn the final page, you’re left desperate for the next book. Bree L. Mina has left me completely and irrevocably needing book three.
Get ready… because Katie’s story will leave you breathless!
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