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Three Minutes: A Standalone Dark Romance
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Expected 24 May 26THREE MINUTES — THREE FUCKING MINUTES CHANGED EVERYTHING.
It took something precious, something I can never get back. It destroyed me, burned me alive, leaving painful scars to remind me of what I'd done.
My existence is nothing less than a burning hell. And I deserve it.
All that I've ever loved has turned to ash, leaving behind unanswered questions that haunt my dreams.
My once-beating heart is now a dark, burning ember in my chest, with no rain in sight to extinguish the searing fire within me—until her.
It took something precious, something I can never get back. It destroyed me, burned me alive, leaving painful scars to remind me of what I'd done.
My existence is nothing less than a burning hell. And I deserve it.
All that I've ever loved has turned to ash, leaving behind unanswered questions that haunt my dreams.
My once-beating heart is now a dark, burning ember in my chest, with no rain in sight to extinguish the searing fire within me—until her.
274 pages, ebook
Expected publication May 24, 2026
About the author
L.D. Pack
2 books45 followersHey, lovely readers!
I am a wife, homeschool mom, part-time realtor, and a mom to a small farm.
Reading has been my escape for many years. In April 2024, after a tragic year of losses in 2023, I decided it was time to spill my soul into a book and become an author. Since I was a little girl, I have journaled and written emotional poems. Realizing that I am gifted in expressing myself on paper.
It means the absolute world to me to connect with readers and give them the chance to relate and connect with book characters.
And I hope, in some way, my books help heal those who need it. Or even provide a temporary escape.
I am a wife, homeschool mom, part-time realtor, and a mom to a small farm.
Reading has been my escape for many years. In April 2024, after a tragic year of losses in 2023, I decided it was time to spill my soul into a book and become an author. Since I was a little girl, I have journaled and written emotional poems. Realizing that I am gifted in expressing myself on paper.
It means the absolute world to me to connect with readers and give them the chance to relate and connect with book characters.
And I hope, in some way, my books help heal those who need it. Or even provide a temporary escape.
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May 15, 2026
Ezra my heart goes out to you!
Lindsay thank you so much for the ARC!
I was sucked in from the very first chapter. The relationships in this are beautifully told from Mother and Son, to Friendships, to falling in love.
This is full of emotions and you will feel every moment right along with Ezra.
I cannot say enough good things about this, and if I could give it 6 stars I absolutely would!
Lindsay thank you so much for the ARC!
I was sucked in from the very first chapter. The relationships in this are beautifully told from Mother and Son, to Friendships, to falling in love.
This is full of emotions and you will feel every moment right along with Ezra.
I cannot say enough good things about this, and if I could give it 6 stars I absolutely would!
May 15, 2026
ARC Review
Thank you to the Author for providing a copy and the ability to review.
Stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
Triggers: Check the warnings and take heart to the Authors warnings. This book is heavy on trauma in relation to domestic violence, self-harm and PTSD
This was honestly a refreshing POV as it was from the MMC and heavy on his mental health and the lack of conversation and support around it. The Author did a solid job highlighting Ezra’s deeps wounds from childhood to adulthood and how it impacted his every day life. From relationships, self image and worth to work and daily activities. I truly enjoyed his story.
All of that being said this wasn’t as heavy on the dark for me personally. While Ezra’s story was dark in itself, the story line and relationships were not. They felt more relatable and based in how we move through the world with trauma that hasn’t healed. It stayed otherwise light hearted and more simple for me as a reader. Nothing complicated and felt a little repetitive in descriptions and story line/ interactions with characters.
I REALLY started to get into the story as the intensity kicked up towards the last couple of chapters and loved that. However, the full swing of that happy ending romance reeled me back a bit and left me feeling kinda let down from the darkness that was dancing and teasing through the story line. So if you love romance as a whole that will probably settle well for you and would be an easier jump into the realm of darkness scale.
All in all I enjoyed the story and it was a quick little read that left me smiling, grateful to address men’s trauma and mental health and highlight that healing is possible.
You are not alone. Your mental health matters and you don’t have to stay in the darkness. 🖤
Thank you to the Author for providing a copy and the ability to review.
Stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
Triggers: Check the warnings and take heart to the Authors warnings. This book is heavy on trauma in relation to domestic violence, self-harm and PTSD
This was honestly a refreshing POV as it was from the MMC and heavy on his mental health and the lack of conversation and support around it. The Author did a solid job highlighting Ezra’s deeps wounds from childhood to adulthood and how it impacted his every day life. From relationships, self image and worth to work and daily activities. I truly enjoyed his story.
All of that being said this wasn’t as heavy on the dark for me personally. While Ezra’s story was dark in itself, the story line and relationships were not. They felt more relatable and based in how we move through the world with trauma that hasn’t healed. It stayed otherwise light hearted and more simple for me as a reader. Nothing complicated and felt a little repetitive in descriptions and story line/ interactions with characters.
I REALLY started to get into the story as the intensity kicked up towards the last couple of chapters and loved that. However, the full swing of that happy ending romance reeled me back a bit and left me feeling kinda let down from the darkness that was dancing and teasing through the story line. So if you love romance as a whole that will probably settle well for you and would be an easier jump into the realm of darkness scale.
All in all I enjoyed the story and it was a quick little read that left me smiling, grateful to address men’s trauma and mental health and highlight that healing is possible.
You are not alone. Your mental health matters and you don’t have to stay in the darkness. 🖤
Review of advance copy received from Author
This was absolutely incredible.
WOW! Just wow!
This was one of my most anticipated reads of the year and it did not disappoint.
I was hooked from the FIRST PAGE! I couldn’t put this book down.
This was absolutely beautiful and I loved that this was a male POV. (One of my fav things about this story) I love Ezra. He is EVERYTHING. I could picture every detail of this story perfectly in my head. This is 100% a book that will stick with you long after it’s over. The emotions & the suspense that had me on the edge of my seat at times was fantastic!
The emotional side of this showing PTSD, trauma & grief was done so well. I felt this in my soul. Coming from someone who has experienced loss, pain, and the rage that comes with that. This really resonated with me. 💔
If you are looking for a new perfect book boyfriend who deserves everything good in this life please read this! This was a slow burn love story with YEARNING, and just beautiful chemistry and I ate it UP! And let’s not forget the HEALING in this story. Oh I just adored it! Nothing I say will ever do this book justice! Well done Lindsay! So proud of you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
WOW! Just wow!
This was one of my most anticipated reads of the year and it did not disappoint.
I was hooked from the FIRST PAGE! I couldn’t put this book down.
This was absolutely beautiful and I loved that this was a male POV. (One of my fav things about this story) I love Ezra. He is EVERYTHING. I could picture every detail of this story perfectly in my head. This is 100% a book that will stick with you long after it’s over. The emotions & the suspense that had me on the edge of my seat at times was fantastic!
The emotional side of this showing PTSD, trauma & grief was done so well. I felt this in my soul. Coming from someone who has experienced loss, pain, and the rage that comes with that. This really resonated with me. 💔
If you are looking for a new perfect book boyfriend who deserves everything good in this life please read this! This was a slow burn love story with YEARNING, and just beautiful chemistry and I ate it UP! And let’s not forget the HEALING in this story. Oh I just adored it! Nothing I say will ever do this book justice! Well done Lindsay! So proud of you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you to the author, L.D. Pack and Book Funnel for my advanced reader copy. 💫
I knew from the very first chapter that Ezra's story was going to captivate me. I was sent on an emotional roller-coaster. I felt Ezra's pain in my chest and wanted to try to heal him.
The emotional depth in this story completely pulled me in, and I found myself thinking about these characters even when I wasn’t reading.
I honestly wish I could rate this more than 5 stars because it absolutely deserves it. 😍
Tropes:
Male POV
Morally grey mmc
Feisty sunshine fmc
Haunted past
Mental health rep
I knew from the very first chapter that Ezra's story was going to captivate me. I was sent on an emotional roller-coaster. I felt Ezra's pain in my chest and wanted to try to heal him.
The emotional depth in this story completely pulled me in, and I found myself thinking about these characters even when I wasn’t reading.
I honestly wish I could rate this more than 5 stars because it absolutely deserves it. 😍
Tropes:
Male POV
Morally grey mmc
Feisty sunshine fmc
Haunted past
Mental health rep
Review of advance copy received from Author
I absolutely loved this story. And I loved that it was from the MMCs POV! You will instantly feel all the love and angst for Ezra. He is top tier book boyfriend material! This story had me smiling, crying, kicking my feet and feeing whole while broken at the same time. The same feelings I’m sure Ezra felt the whole time throughout his story. I loved LD Packs writing . She really pours her heart into everything she does. And it shows and pays off. ILYSM! 🫶🏻
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Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you to the author and BookFunnel for providing me with this ARC 💜
Three Minutes is a story about love, loss, trauma, and healing. Absolutely love Ezra. He had a pretty traumatic childhood and the after effects follow him well into adulthood. All of the characters are well written. Reading this will put you on an emotional roller coaster, but it’s one you don’t ever want to get off. Really enjoyed this read 🦋
Three Minutes is a story about love, loss, trauma, and healing. Absolutely love Ezra. He had a pretty traumatic childhood and the after effects follow him well into adulthood. All of the characters are well written. Reading this will put you on an emotional roller coaster, but it’s one you don’t ever want to get off. Really enjoyed this read 🦋
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