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Under the Midnight Sky: Hawthorne Ranch - 3
Lexy Vale didn’t plan to stop in Lander, Wyoming. She just wanted to put as much distance as she could between herself and the man who turned her life into something she no longer recognized. But when her car breaks down on a freezing February night, she finds herself stranded outside the Midnight Rodeo. Desperate and out of options, she walks inside and asks Dex Hawthorne for a job.
Dex knows trouble when he sees it, and Lexy looks like the kind that never comes alone. He should turn her away. Instead, he gives her a job, and when he finds her sick and freezing in her car, he does something neither of them expected. He offers her a place to stay in the apartment above the bar. It is only supposed to be temporary, but living under the same roof changes everything.
In the quiet, in-between moments, guarded walls begin to slip, and the distance Lexy fought so hard to keep starts to disappear. For the first time in a long time, she begins to feel safe. But the past does not stay buried, and when it finally finds her, Dex will have to decide how far he is willing to go to protect the woman who has become part of his life… whether he is ready for it or not.
Dex knows trouble when he sees it, and Lexy looks like the kind that never comes alone. He should turn her away. Instead, he gives her a job, and when he finds her sick and freezing in her car, he does something neither of them expected. He offers her a place to stay in the apartment above the bar. It is only supposed to be temporary, but living under the same roof changes everything.
In the quiet, in-between moments, guarded walls begin to slip, and the distance Lexy fought so hard to keep starts to disappear. For the first time in a long time, she begins to feel safe. But the past does not stay buried, and when it finally finds her, Dex will have to decide how far he is willing to go to protect the woman who has become part of his life… whether he is ready for it or not.
413 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 1, 2026
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May 3, 2026
Oh Keely!!! I am so in love with this series I’m officially volunteering to be adopted by the Hawthorne crew because I am not ready to leave them.
This book had me completely hooked, like the first two in the series. I mean like “just one more chapter” turned into finishing it in a single sitting at an ungodly hour. The slow burn? Immaculate. Every page layered more tension, more longing, more need for these two to finally collide.
Lexy and Dex aren’t just a romance, they’re about healing, trust, and finding safety in someone when your instincts tell you to run. And Dex? The way he shows up, steady and patient without pushing… yeah, he’s top-tier book boyfriend material.
Between the chaotic group chats, the tight-knit small town energy, and that perfect mix of heart + suspense, this story just hits . It made me laugh, it made me feel, and honestly… I’m still not over it.
This entire series deserves way more hype, and I already know I’ll be revisiting Hawthorne Ranch again and again.
If you love:
• slow burn with real payoff
• found family vibes
• forced proximity
• protective, tattooed MMCs
• romance with a suspense edge
Then don’t even hesitate, go download and read NOW!!! If you haven’t already… go read book 1 and 2 and fall in love with this family!
I’m already counting down to Jude’s book because I am NOT done with this world.
This book had me completely hooked, like the first two in the series. I mean like “just one more chapter” turned into finishing it in a single sitting at an ungodly hour. The slow burn? Immaculate. Every page layered more tension, more longing, more need for these two to finally collide.
Lexy and Dex aren’t just a romance, they’re about healing, trust, and finding safety in someone when your instincts tell you to run. And Dex? The way he shows up, steady and patient without pushing… yeah, he’s top-tier book boyfriend material.
Between the chaotic group chats, the tight-knit small town energy, and that perfect mix of heart + suspense, this story just hits . It made me laugh, it made me feel, and honestly… I’m still not over it.
This entire series deserves way more hype, and I already know I’ll be revisiting Hawthorne Ranch again and again.
If you love:
• slow burn with real payoff
• found family vibes
• forced proximity
• protective, tattooed MMCs
• romance with a suspense edge
Then don’t even hesitate, go download and read NOW!!! If you haven’t already… go read book 1 and 2 and fall in love with this family!
I’m already counting down to Jude’s book because I am NOT done with this world.
May 9, 2026
I was really looking forward to this story and it didn’t disappoint. The tension and chemistry was instant. Keely made me fall for the characters and my heart broke for their struggles.
Reading how Dec struggled with his ADHD and how people treated him made me as a SEN mummy want to hold him and tell him, he is perfect just the way he is. Love the family bond. But the bond between him and his twin Jude (also ADHD) was beautiful, how they read each other and they know what the other needs warmed my heart.
Lexy grew up way too early but life didn’t give her much of a choice. Again the bond between her and her brother was heartbreaking beautiful. She practically raised him but that didn’t stop him from wanting to protect her. And loved their nicknames for each other. Her mums husband is just evil!!!
Dex and Lexy’s relationship grew slowly, with trust being built over time. Which is perfect for them, for people who don’t trust easy and open to others outside their family.
Looking forward to Jude’s story
Reading how Dec struggled with his ADHD and how people treated him made me as a SEN mummy want to hold him and tell him, he is perfect just the way he is. Love the family bond. But the bond between him and his twin Jude (also ADHD) was beautiful, how they read each other and they know what the other needs warmed my heart.
Lexy grew up way too early but life didn’t give her much of a choice. Again the bond between her and her brother was heartbreaking beautiful. She practically raised him but that didn’t stop him from wanting to protect her. And loved their nicknames for each other. Her mums husband is just evil!!!
Dex and Lexy’s relationship grew slowly, with trust being built over time. Which is perfect for them, for people who don’t trust easy and open to others outside their family.
Looking forward to Jude’s story
May 31, 2026
I absolutely love this book and this series -
The nicknames - the banter - the slow burn even though he fell first and fast - the way he tries to not fall for her as he doesn’t think he’s good enough. This is everything and more - Keely has yet again done it and I just can’t get enough of these books.
I cried, I laughed, I was on the edge of my seat honestly the Hawthorne’s feel like comfort and love and kindness, no matter how I feel I know these books will bring me happiness and joy.
Dex was one I was really looking forward too - the possessiveness the love the care the way he would do anything for Lexy it was a joy to read
the ending of this book just rounded everything off! I love the fact we still get to see parts of the other couples/characters lives as well and that they feel like a big part of the story still.
Lexy - the strength and fight in this woman is outstanding she is amazing and a true force - the fact she could still let love and trust into her heart after everything I admire her!
5 Star read from me!!
The nicknames - the banter - the slow burn even though he fell first and fast - the way he tries to not fall for her as he doesn’t think he’s good enough. This is everything and more - Keely has yet again done it and I just can’t get enough of these books.
I cried, I laughed, I was on the edge of my seat honestly the Hawthorne’s feel like comfort and love and kindness, no matter how I feel I know these books will bring me happiness and joy.
Dex was one I was really looking forward too - the possessiveness the love the care the way he would do anything for Lexy it was a joy to read
the ending of this book just rounded everything off! I love the fact we still get to see parts of the other couples/characters lives as well and that they feel like a big part of the story still.
Lexy - the strength and fight in this woman is outstanding she is amazing and a true force - the fact she could still let love and trust into her heart after everything I admire her!
5 Star read from me!!
May 10, 2026
I adore this family and this book. I was really looking forward to Dexs story and it did not disappoint. I love the family dynamics and the way they interact with each other is heartwarming and amusing in equal measure.
The scene in the barn with Jude was just beautiful and I can’t wait to read his story. Showing the different sides to ADHD through the twins was insightful and the way Lexi knew what they each needed and was just quietly there for them was so special.
Where he finds her in her car … the snow storm … ah my heart!!
I wanted to simultaneously hug Dex and shake Lexi at different interludes and the yes moment when they finally figure themselves out was fabulous.
I am equal parts eager for the next book but really don’t want this series to come to an end.
Great work Keely
The scene in the barn with Jude was just beautiful and I can’t wait to read his story. Showing the different sides to ADHD through the twins was insightful and the way Lexi knew what they each needed and was just quietly there for them was so special.
Where he finds her in her car … the snow storm … ah my heart!!
I wanted to simultaneously hug Dex and shake Lexi at different interludes and the yes moment when they finally figure themselves out was fabulous.
I am equal parts eager for the next book but really don’t want this series to come to an end.
Great work Keely
May 14, 2026
Oh keely what have you done 🥰 I wanna be adopted into the hawthorne family.
I am obsessed with this series so far 😍.
Well I am now in love with Dex he has over taken ethan.
This story was everything, it had two lives dex and lexy, two past traumas, one meet at a bar asking for a job (because she is running from her past).
Dex is stubborn he thinks lexy is no good, thinks she wont last but he gives her a chance, then the two lives start start becoming one but there is massive walls between these two he has ADHD and thinks he isnt worth having a relationship because past Girl friends have said "You are too much to handle" and she was abused by a mums partner whilst her mother got drunk 24/7.
When the walls start coming down omg its like magic between lexy and dex i couldn't get enough there was some moments I actually had the biggest grin on my face, there was also moments where I was like COME ON DEX GET YOUR GIRL!!!! 🤣🤣.
The ending was just perfect 👌.
I am obsessed with this series so far 😍.
Well I am now in love with Dex he has over taken ethan.
This story was everything, it had two lives dex and lexy, two past traumas, one meet at a bar asking for a job (because she is running from her past).
Dex is stubborn he thinks lexy is no good, thinks she wont last but he gives her a chance, then the two lives start start becoming one but there is massive walls between these two he has ADHD and thinks he isnt worth having a relationship because past Girl friends have said "You are too much to handle" and she was abused by a mums partner whilst her mother got drunk 24/7.
When the walls start coming down omg its like magic between lexy and dex i couldn't get enough there was some moments I actually had the biggest grin on my face, there was also moments where I was like COME ON DEX GET YOUR GIRL!!!! 🤣🤣.
The ending was just perfect 👌.
May 10, 2026
The Hawthorne series just keeps getting better. Just like the first two books, this one was just as incredibly written.
The chemistry and moments between these two were amazing!! Lexy learning how safety feels and Dex being patient and understanding, created the most beautiful moments in this book.
With certain books a slowburn can be annoying, in this books it was written in a way where it was just worth it. No weird back and forth, just constant slowburn towards their relationship.
“You don’t get to walk away now, Tinker. Not after this. Not after you carved your way into me. It’ll break me.”
The chemistry and moments between these two were amazing!! Lexy learning how safety feels and Dex being patient and understanding, created the most beautiful moments in this book.
With certain books a slowburn can be annoying, in this books it was written in a way where it was just worth it. No weird back and forth, just constant slowburn towards their relationship.
“You don’t get to walk away now, Tinker. Not after this. Not after you carved your way into me. It’ll break me.”
May 18, 2026
I absolutely loved Under the Midnight Sky! Having the chance to be a beta reader for this story made the experience even more special, because I got to watch these characters and their journey grow and develop into something truly beautiful.
This book has all the things I love in a romance—heart, emotion, chemistry, and characters you can’t help but root for. The story pulled me in from the very beginning, and seeing how it evolved from early drafts to the finished version was such a rewarding experience.
A heartfelt, engaging read that I’d happily recommend to romance lovers. I’m so glad I got to be part of this book’s journey!
This book has all the things I love in a romance—heart, emotion, chemistry, and characters you can’t help but root for. The story pulled me in from the very beginning, and seeing how it evolved from early drafts to the finished version was such a rewarding experience.
A heartfelt, engaging read that I’d happily recommend to romance lovers. I’m so glad I got to be part of this book’s journey!
May 2, 2026
Seriously so good!
This series deserves to be talked about more. I absolutely love it. I love the romance and the suspense. The build up before the couple gets together is perfection. I’ve been waiting for this couple and it was worth the wait. I’m excited for Jude! I’m hoping Asher and Grace get their happy ever after too! Can’t wait for the next book! Hopefully we get more romantic suspense books after this series as well! Loved it so happy!
This series deserves to be talked about more. I absolutely love it. I love the romance and the suspense. The build up before the couple gets together is perfection. I’ve been waiting for this couple and it was worth the wait. I’m excited for Jude! I’m hoping Asher and Grace get their happy ever after too! Can’t wait for the next book! Hopefully we get more romantic suspense books after this series as well! Loved it so happy!
May 25, 2026
I absolutely loved this book. Each book Keely writes gets better and better. I related to this one so much having grown up in an addicts household with being molested by my parents friends. The love story is amazing the way it builds over time with the development of trust first. The closeness of the family is what I never had but always wanted/craved. It’s almost like this author is in my head pulling out all my fantasies of love and affection. I can’t wait for the next book in her series! If you love a good cowboy romance series, read hers you won’t be sorry!
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May 3, 2026
One of the twins Dex and his love story , he has been misunderstood his whole life but his love is strong
Alexis our FMC comes from a rival MC gang but not the way you think troubled past for both of them
But they find healing and happiness in each other
Alexis our FMC comes from a rival MC gang but not the way you think troubled past for both of them
But they find healing and happiness in each other
May 3, 2026
Melt your heart
Oh man.... Keely did it again... I love these books and this has got me out my reading slum, having a book that touches base on ADHD and the horrible stigma is so welcome and eye opening. I love these characters and can't wait for the next book !
Oh man.... Keely did it again... I love these books and this has got me out my reading slum, having a book that touches base on ADHD and the horrible stigma is so welcome and eye opening. I love these characters and can't wait for the next book !
May 3, 2026
I want to meet a Hawthorne brother and be part of this family.
Keely Weis has done it again. Another amazing story that had me dropped and not wanting to put the book down. Finished this in 2 days as I was so hooked.
I've loved everyone of these books and can't wait for book 4 and Jude's story.
Keely Weis has done it again. Another amazing story that had me dropped and not wanting to put the book down. Finished this in 2 days as I was so hooked.
I've loved everyone of these books and can't wait for book 4 and Jude's story.
May 5, 2026
Ahhhh love love love Dex and Lexy
Absolutely loved Dex and Lexy's story. Absolutely worth the wait. I adore the Hawthorne's. Nothing better than a found family.
"Hawthorne men fall hard and fast"
Absolutely loved Dex and Lexy's story. Absolutely worth the wait. I adore the Hawthorne's. Nothing better than a found family.
"Hawthorne men fall hard and fast"
May 13, 2026
I’m ready for book 4
Keely Weis knocking it out of the park yet again!
Dex was just a misunderstood soul but Lexy fell for him regardless. Lexy was a lost soul and he loved her regardless and it was everything.
I am so ready for book 4!!!
Keely Weis knocking it out of the park yet again!
Dex was just a misunderstood soul but Lexy fell for him regardless. Lexy was a lost soul and he loved her regardless and it was everything.
I am so ready for book 4!!!
May 22, 2026
another great story
Keely Weis does it again . Each book just gets better and better. Dex and Lexy were just perfect and it was so nice to see the other characters making appearances. Can’t wait for Jude and Nora.
Keely Weis does it again . Each book just gets better and better. Dex and Lexy were just perfect and it was so nice to see the other characters making appearances. Can’t wait for Jude and Nora.
June 15, 2026
While again there’s a fair bit of what feels like repetition in this book, thumbs over hands or knuckles, something inside breaking or feeling heavy, actions that ground Dex etc. I loved it! Might be my favourite one yet. The books in this series never fail to bring tears to my eyes on multiple occasions. I love the Hawthorn family. Lily absolutely rocks!
May 3, 2026
fab read!
It’s a fab read! Can’t wait for the next one to come out.
Love the family and the stories. ❤️
It’s a fab read! Can’t wait for the next one to come out.
Love the family and the stories. ❤️
May 3, 2026
amazing!!
cant wait for the next book! this series has been amazing so far! absolute favourite by far! I wonder whos next!
cant wait for the next book! this series has been amazing so far! absolute favourite by far! I wonder whos next!
May 7, 2026
Keely has done it again. I want to find myself a Hawthorn brother. I have loved all her books so far in this series and cannot wait for the rest to come out. I am not sure why she is not being talked about more, if you want an easy fun loving series this is definitely the one. Hurry up with the rest lol
May 10, 2026
Tinker Let’s Build Neverland!!❤️
I loved this book so much!! When Dex said , “Tinker Let’s Build Neverland” I got goosebumps!! Another one of Keely Wei’s’ book that did not disappoint!!! Can’t wait for boom 4!!!!
I loved this book so much!! When Dex said , “Tinker Let’s Build Neverland” I got goosebumps!! Another one of Keely Wei’s’ book that did not disappoint!!! Can’t wait for boom 4!!!!
May 10, 2026
Pretty sweet and average.
May 10, 2026
Best book of the series just yet!! I really love this story for Dex and Lexy. Also loved how well the writing turned out for this one. Can't wait for the 2nd part of this series♡♡
May 18, 2026
All the feels - Please tell me there is a 4th???
May 22, 2026
Again the pacing was a bit better in this one. Again another easy read…although some bits a bit cheesy
June 12, 2026
Tattoos and Cowboy boots
Loved this as i resonated with some of it. Dex is an amazing man just misunderstood and who better to help him than Lexy.
This book hooks under you skin and gives you all the tingles and pulls you in so deep you can't stop reading. Looking forward to Judes story next
Loved this as i resonated with some of it. Dex is an amazing man just misunderstood and who better to help him than Lexy.
This book hooks under you skin and gives you all the tingles and pulls you in so deep you can't stop reading. Looking forward to Judes story next
May 7, 2026
loved it
Love this book! I just love her writing style!! This has all the feels!! Beautifully written! I love these books! The hawthorn family is just dreamy
Love this book! I just love her writing style!! This has all the feels!! Beautifully written! I love these books! The hawthorn family is just dreamy
June 15, 2026
I loved this book!! Really looking forward to book 4!
July 20, 2026
The more I read Keely's books, the more I want to read the other ones too! Every book just keeps getting better! Loved the forced proximity in this one and how Cas treated her. If I could give this one ten stars I would!
June 11, 2026
Review...
I have read all the books in this series so far and wow, I loved them all. Dex and Lexys story was absolutely beautiful 😍. The characters felt real, the emotions landed, and I just genuinely enjoyed every bit of it. Keely Weis does it again. Each book just gets better and better...
I have read all the books in this series so far and wow, I loved them all. Dex and Lexys story was absolutely beautiful 😍. The characters felt real, the emotions landed, and I just genuinely enjoyed every bit of it. Keely Weis does it again. Each book just gets better and better...
May 29, 2026
Loved it was a feel great love story.
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