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Reclaiming His Heart

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Two men. A marriage of convenience. A reunion at the edge of the world.

Daniel
After getting my heart broken, I ran away to the farthest corner of the planet—a remote Antarctic research station.

No one knows my secret. They just know I study the effects of prolonged isolation on humans.

For four years, I have been perfectly functional. Until one day he showed up at my clinic door. The man I married to save his life and then never saw again.

The same one whose smile shuts down my prefrontal cortex.

Reed
I fly planes into danger. Chasing the thrill is in my blood.

There is only one man in the world who gives me the same thrill—my husband. The night he married me, he saved my life and stole my heart, but we never saw each other again. I've spent the past four years with a hole in my heart in the shape of him.

I would go to the end of the world to find him. So I did. On a wing and a prayer.

Am I too late, or will the universe give me a second chance at reclaiming his heart?

Tropes:

Only One Chopper
Daredevil Pilot x Loner Doctor
Marriage of Convenience
Husbands On A Mission
Opposites Attract: Analytical, pragmatic researcher x Macho adrenaline junkie

A steamy, low-angst, high-octane standalone short read of 22,000 words with HEA.

102 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 22, 2026

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Wade Hart

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I write MM romance about nerdy men and stoic protectors, because someone has to root for the quiet ones.

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52 reviews
May 20, 2026
I just finished Reclaiming His Heart, and I absolutely loved it!
This short story is such a fantastic, punchy read. What I really loved most was the connection between Daniel and Reed—their story was just wonderful.
What I also appreciated is that even though it’s part of a series, it works perfectly as a standalone; you can jump right into this story without needing to read the previous installment to follow along. Wade has delivered another job well done with this one. If you’re looking for a quick, satisfying story to pick up, I highly recommend this!
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741 reviews277 followers
June 2, 2026
This was a good and quick read. The setting is interesting and the characters are likeable. I think this should’ve been a longer book considering the plot and the number of characters. Sometimes it felt flat and kinda rushed especially the love story. Still this was a good book to read in one sitting, would recommend.
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1,226 reviews35 followers
August 1, 2026
4.5 stars
This was such a lovely novella! it's my first book from this author and I'm surely going to keep an eye on them, because I enjoyed their writing very much.

This is a second chance at love: Daniel and Reed got married five years before the start of the story, during a classified mission. After breaking each other's heart, they haven't seen one another in all that time and now they have a chance to reconnect.

I absolutely adored how calm and composed Daniel was reduced to a hot mess the second he sees Reed again for the first time and I loved Reed's determination to get back together.

My only complaint is that the reason for their separation seemed a bit silly: I mean, they were husbands, not only out of convenience since they clearly consummated the marriage, so why on heart didn't they have each other's contacts (phone, email...)?

Anyway, it was good and I'm going to read the other books of this series too.
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248 reviews4 followers
June 1, 2026
05/28/2026 - 05/31/2026

4


Thank you for letting this be the very first free ARC I've ever received!

Normally, with books under 100 pages, I find it's hard to relate to the characters and actually feel involved in their life. I had no problem with this book. You can tell the author put an enormous amount of research, time, and planning into this to make it as accurate as possible, and I truly appreciate that. It made me feel like I was actually a scientist on their journey. I loved how fluffy this book was while also having a sense of danger attached to it. Multiple moments in this book had me screeching with excitement because it was so adorable. I had such a fun time reading this book, and will definitely be reading more of this author's work in the future!! Thank you again!
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61 reviews
June 14, 2026
I received an ARC of Reclaiming His Heart by Wade Hart in exchange for an honest review - thank you!!

Overall, I enjoyed the story. It is a quick yet enjoyable and easy read and a solid story. I think fans of the first two books in the series will like this one! It was very similar, but that was also one of my main issues with it. It felt somewhat identical to Researching the Pole and Romancing the Ice. All three books feature a similar dynamic between a more reserved nerd and an adventurous adrenaline junky. It feels repetitive at this point, so I would like to see a different type of relationship dynamic.

My other critique is that Reed was difficult for me to connect to; he never felt like a real person to me. His personality and dialogue often felt exaggerated and unrealistic. This left me missing some of the impact the story was supposed to bring.

I enjoyed Daniel's character - being a nerd myself, I related to him and enjoyed seeing his growth throughout the story. And overall, this was a cute, easy read!
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674 reviews7 followers
July 22, 2026
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Ekkk!!! Im so glad I got approved for the ARC.

Daniel and Reed were a great match. The book may be short but the emotions are so well written.

My heart stopped when Reed said.

“The doctor is married.” ……. “To me.” ekkk!

The pining and tension were always simmering on the surface. 4 years of searching finally paid off!
1,916 reviews9 followers
June 4, 2026
I have really fallen in love with this short series of books set at a research station in Antarctica. Each book features a couple either stationed there, or someone “passing through”, realizing their forever person is at the station and feelings are shared and connections forged, sometimes after dangerous adventures, sometimes as a realization of finding the person there that one character had thought was lost forever. In this case, Daniel, the doctor at the station, is confronted by Reed, a helicopter pilot sent in answer to an SOS for a rescue in book 2, and the man Daniel had married, then lost, four years ago. The fire between them is still there, but is Reed looking for an annulment or a rekindling of their relationship? Daniel won’t know until he asks the questions, unsure what Reed will say.

Each story also revolves around one of the animals found on and around the continent. In the first book, our characters are studying leopard seals, the second book focuses on Adélie penguins, and we have one Adélie penguin and some Emperor penguins caught in a unique situation in this one. Since the setting is a research station, it’s fun to get a bit of an animal education along with romance in the book, along with an adventure for Daniel and Reed to bring them even closer together.

Each couple consists of interesting characters with unique skills utilized on the station, and in each situation, the romantic couple were known to each other before arriving at the station, giving us three second chance romances so far, with another one in the works. Coming next will be Garrett, the station carpenter and Nate, captain of a research ship stationed at the continent. It sounds like this one may have some serious animosity going on—should be interesting to find out what happened in the past to lead to a challenge offered.

If you like short mm romances in a unique setting, previous couples interacting in the background, great world-building for the area where the station is located, and adventures involved in each couple getting together, this in a short, entertaining series I think you may enjoy. I certainly do. I received an advance copy from the author and this is my voluntary review.
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1,796 reviews193 followers
May 22, 2026
3.5 stars

Of all of Wade Hart’s Antarctica shorts, ‘Reclaiming His Heart’ is probably one of the more compelling and entertaining ones that I’ve gone through.

Both Daniel and Reed have an intriguing backstory that started in a war zone. The sudden marriage of convenience that they found themselves in was left in limbo during that time and while it was an event had impacted the both of them greatly, neither really had the chance to build on it in the years after because of intervening circumstances.

Wade Hart however, resolved these misunderstandings fast while throwing in some rather unbelievable Antarctica penguin-related feats at the same time. As much as I’d loved for this to have been a longer, full-length version, I can’t deny it’s an easy read akin to an intermission break for a welcome dose of escapism before you heave a sigh and then move on.

*ARC by the publisher/author via Booksirens
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122 reviews1 follower
Review of advance copy received from Author
May 21, 2026
I have loved this author's entire series so far and this one is not different. At the end of "Romancing the Ice", we discover that Daniel is married. Daniel's husband is a gorgeous Australian named Reed who is a pilot and they met during their time in the military. When they were in the military they got married however when they got out of the military Daniel disappeared. For a few years Reed looked for Daniel until finding one day at the research facility he was at. What I love about this book is the fact that you could feel the love they had for one another coming off the page they may have been separated over a period of time but you cannot tell. Reclaiming His Heart is a must read and if you haven't discovered Wade Hart yet you need to. If I could I would give this 10 stars I cannot wait to read the next in the series.
3,286 reviews21 followers
June 10, 2026
Daniel and Reed were both wanting what, for different reasons, seemed out of reach. Daniel thought that he had over-reached and though he loved his husband he didn't think Reed was all in. So Daniel left to work in a remote location and didn't expect to see Reed again other than with a request to end their marriage. Reed has been looking for his hard to locate spouse everywhere and has finally tracked him down. Literally he travelled to the ends of the earth. These two are so cute together and even as they work to get on the same page, their love, admiration and desire for one another was there. They also stay very much themselves as they come together. They don't need to change, just admit how they feel and stay together. The ending was so sweet!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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874 reviews18 followers
June 2, 2026
Short ,sweet, well written story on second chances. Daniel is a doctor at an Antarctic research lab along with characters from previous books. Reed is Daniel's husband who he hasn't seen in 4 years. Reed is the pilot who came to the research lab to help in a rescue mission in book 3. They were in the Army together, got married then separated. Daniel is shocked, seeing Reed after all these years & thinks Reed is there to leave him. Reed has other plans & is not letting him go. If you haven't read the other books in this series I highly recommend not only to meet the other characters but it is an enjoyable, light hearted romance series. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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1,769 reviews
June 3, 2026
Its been four years since Daniel last saw his husband, and now he's standing in his clinic in a remote Antarctic research station. Reed has been searching for Daniel everywhere he goes and now is determined to never let go again. Their marriage was a last minute event to ensure that Reed could be evacuated with the rest of the team when the military operation they were part of collapsed. It's up to Reed to convince Daniel that he really wants him, not his freedom from their rushed decision. Luckily the remote station doesn't leave either man anywhere to run so they are forced to deal with what they mean to each other and communicate their feelings. A very enjoyable rom-com.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
254 reviews4 followers
June 29, 2026
Review of ARC received from Booksirens.

A sweet and lovely short story of two husbands who meet again at a far outpost of the world.

Daniel and Reed were married for reasons other than love, but love was there. They didn't think the other felt the same way and they separated, Daniel heading to an Antarctic research station and burying himself in his work. Reed kept flying into danger and rescuing people. Until Reed shows on om Daniel's research station, and both find out they might not have been as wrong as they thought about how the other felt.

Some sweet and fun miscommunication, two guys figuring out how they feel and some lovely feels, as well as delicious spice. Wonderful story.
222 reviews1 follower
August 2, 2026
Breaking The Ice For Love And Forever Together

Sometimes things go the right way. More often they go the wrong way. Sometimes everything is just so confusing. Reactions happen quickly, often without any thought. As the click continues it's steady speed, the emotional clock races and freezes with each little change of information between lovers, just because they are so connected. But then something special changes almost everything. A rescue, a fight, a stormy weather adventure, or just a ring in hand on bended knee. But the ending of the story depends on everything that came before. And the smiles of everyone gathered around to see the moment when....
It finally happens.
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288 reviews1 follower
May 24, 2026
In a world where writers are writing romance books over 600 pages, it was a DELIGHT to read something so short and sweet. This novella really got right to the plot, and I appreciated that. I enjoyed the relationship between the two MMC and would happily read an entire other novella showing their time in the special forces.

I admittedly haven't read the two previous installments of the Polar Love stories, but I'm eager to check them out.

This was short, sweet, and sexy, and I've got to give Hart credit for fitting it so neatly into 100 pages.

I'm glad I saw Hart's TikTok asking for ARC readers and grateful to the team at BookSirens for providing this advanced copy.
12 reviews
June 2, 2026
I read this as a stand-alone, not as part of the series. Daniel and Reed got married so the evacuation team rescuing Americans would include Aussie Reed and Daniel's spouse. When Daniel couldn't find Reed when returned to the US, he assumed Reed didn't actually want to be married to him and left to work at an Antarctic station. The story begins four years later. It's a fun, chaotic story about them becoming reacquainted and rescuing penguins.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
338 reviews3 followers
June 3, 2026
Cute. I’ve really liked all the books I’ve read in this series, because they’re just cute, the setting is original, and the isolation makes them realize that maybe being together isn’t as bad as they thought, and it can actually be a pretty good thing. And penguins… penguins make everything better. Really cute, fast read, with snippets from the past that help make sense of the situation, and build a strong foundation for the future they choose together. Very cute.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
90 reviews2 followers
June 4, 2026
Reclaiming His Heart book 3 in the Polar Love Stories series by Wade Hart is short and sweet. When Daniel the good Doctor of the science research facilities tall, Aussie, pilot of a husband Reed shows up after 4 + years things are a little tense....and confusing. Soon their chemistry heats up. They bring out the others deepest wants and longings and it is very satisfying to read about. Plus they get to perform a daring rescue mission. It is my favorite of the series so far. Give it a read.

I received this as an advanced reader's copy for free and I am posting this review voluntarily
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3 reviews
June 11, 2026
I loved it! These books are so great!! You do not have to read them in order but characters from other books are included.

These books mix science and romance. Which i believe is great, because nerds are hot.

This book is about Daniel and Reed. They are married, but haven't seen each other in years. Reed has made it his mission to get his husband back. Fantastic story!! Hope there's more books to come!!

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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133 reviews21 followers
Review of advance copy received from Author
May 22, 2026
Definitely an interesting way to start a book. I really wish this would’ve been a full-length novel because I feel like it had so much potential for more depth and detail, especially when it came to the characters’ backgrounds. It definitely wasn’t a bad story by any means it just felt like it needed a little more. That being said, I still really enjoyed it. I loved all the little penguin details, and the story wrapped up really nicely in the end. It’s a cute reconnecting love story with just the right amount of humor mixed in, and overall I’d give it about 4.5 stars.
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120 reviews1 follower
Review of advance copy
May 21, 2026
Ridiculous in the best way. This novella was a quick little romp thru the polar romance heroics of our MMCs. Tropes…check.
Impossible to solve problems, solved…check.
Little bit of spice…check. Nerdy science stuff…check. Commando in a flight suit, emergency wildlife rescue, in air, helicopter hand job…check!

Not technically a stand alone, but functions just fine as one. A decent palate cleanser for when you’re trying to figure out what to read next.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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14 reviews
June 9, 2026
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I absolutely loved reading Reed and Daniel’s story! I’m amazed by how much storyline Wade Hart was able to pack into less than 100 pages - so much plot depth and character background. This was my first time reading a Wade Hart book, and I’m looking forward to reading more of the Polar Love Stories! Thank you again for the ARC, Wade!
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790 reviews5 followers
July 26, 2026
Reclaiming

I will give thus book a 4/5. It is a short story but it is long enough to make sense and be a goid read. Daniel is working in Antarctica to get away from being hurt. Imagine his surprise when his high and shows up unannounced at his job. It has been four tears since him and Reed have seen each other. Imagine the shock. So the two men have a lit to discuss and then they go on an adventure. I am going g to read mire in this series.
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58 reviews3 followers
July 26, 2026
This was such a quick sweet read, full of humour.
A good mix between hot spice, fun chemistry and situations it's impossible not to laugh at. I really loved the friendship between characters, the romantic relationships and that they have become a sweet family on the Artic research station. Daniel and Reed's chemistry is really wowza, and I'm glad they got to talk and figure things out. Perfect short story about love❤️
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1,431 reviews26 followers
August 1, 2026
Meh. I wouldn't recommend reading this as a standalone. I felt like I was dropped in the middle of a story, and since it's already very short (less than 100 pages), it just didn't work for me. Also, it really didn't make sense to me that it took four years to reconnect.
If you want a short story / novella that manages to tell a complete story in a short format, pick something by Jax Calder (Moderating love, The anonymous hookup).
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115 reviews1 follower
May 22, 2026
I love this series; I have read all the books so far. This one is about the doctor and his husband reuniting. They have been separated for 4 years, both missing each other. You don’t have to read the other books in the series, but it does add to the experience if you do.
Story 4, Spice 3
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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64 reviews2 followers
June 4, 2026
Short, sweet, and delicious. I'm usually not into second chances - but this time context made the original parting make all the sense, and I'm not left thinking "You left for a reason, are we sure you want to give it a go again?" XD
Reed deserves another chance, and he proves it!

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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4,269 reviews42 followers
June 7, 2026
Reclaiming His Heart is the third book in the Polar Love series, it can be read as a standalone. This is a marriage of convenience, opposites attract, low angst read about Daniel and Reed. I have really enjoyed this series and this one did not disappoint, if I had any complaints I wish it was a little longer.
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285 reviews
July 30, 2026
I feel bad for posting a 2 star review. The characters and the premise were all there, I could see what the author was trying to accomplish.

But the writing was really tepid in a lot of the scenes, the romantic parts felt rushed, etc. Perhaps since it is a short book/novella, some of the backstory and character shadings were missing, but I was underwhelmed, sorry to say.
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