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Meadowlark: A Captive Romance
I’ve always been a good girl. Never stepping out of line or making waves before, I’ve been dreaming of doing something for myself. On my birthday, I take the plunge, travelling from my small town to Toronto. Most importantly, I don’t tell a soul where I’m going.
The day goes exceedingly well until it takes a sharp turn at the final hurdle before I can deliver myself safely home. In the midst of sudden chaos, I take refuge with a handsome stranger who shields me and promises to keep me safe.
My relief is short-lived. Out of cell service, and with no one knowing where I am or waiting for me to come home, I’m wholly reliant on this stranger, and he doesn’t seem inclined to let me leave.
“You’re a good girl, Meadow. I’ll remind you.”
Meadowlark is a stand-alone dark romance, no cliffhanger.
The day goes exceedingly well until it takes a sharp turn at the final hurdle before I can deliver myself safely home. In the midst of sudden chaos, I take refuge with a handsome stranger who shields me and promises to keep me safe.
My relief is short-lived. Out of cell service, and with no one knowing where I am or waiting for me to come home, I’m wholly reliant on this stranger, and he doesn’t seem inclined to let me leave.
“You’re a good girl, Meadow. I’ll remind you.”
Meadowlark is a stand-alone dark romance, no cliffhanger.
162 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 30, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from Author
i'm not sure what i was expecting with meadowlark but i was not disappointed in the slightest. i love the familiarity of the setting (as someone who grew up frequently visiting the greater toronto area), i could visualize the FMC's trip in toronto perfectly as i was reading it.
even though this book is under 200 pages, the pacing was beautifully executed. nothing felt rushed or ill-timed. i also love how realistic the FMC was; not immediately fawning over her captor, but allowing him to win her over slowly and over time.
this was an easy four star read for me, and i can't wait to read more from MJ!
a full review will be posted on my blog, so stay tuned for that!
thank you so much for sending me a copy of your book! ♥
even though this book is under 200 pages, the pacing was beautifully executed. nothing felt rushed or ill-timed. i also love how realistic the FMC was; not immediately fawning over her captor, but allowing him to win her over slowly and over time.
this was an easy four star read for me, and i can't wait to read more from MJ!
a full review will be posted on my blog, so stay tuned for that!
thank you so much for sending me a copy of your book! ♥
Review of advance copy received from Author
✨ARC Review✨
I was one of the lucky people who got an advanced copy of Meadowlark, which I’m grateful for!
3/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
2/5 🌶️🌶️
– I really liked the fast paced storytelling in this book. We didn’t get a lot of background infos on both main characters which was in a way good, because I hate books where I have to go through every little detail on their lives, and in a way bad because while reading I sometimes felt like I hadn’t enough info on why Noah acted the way he did. Same goes for the FMC, especially Meadows relationship with her father, on the one hand he was always away and “not caring” for her, but then he was suddenly there and caring, but we still didn’t get to “see him” so we had no chance of telling what kind of man he was.
I loved that they met in the first chapter of the book and progressed together from there and that I don’t have to drag myself through each individual storyline.
Also I want to give a shoutout to our boy Noah who is a consent King 👑 I think the problem many people have with dark romance or books that have darker topics in them is that they think that the mmc only basically 🍇 the fmc, which is so not the case! I loved dark romance but I also love consent so Noah really hit that sweet spot✨
The cage scenes were not really my thing even though I love f’d up/kinky shit most of the time but that’s just personal preference:)
My constructive criticism would be: dual POV’s instead of one, it’s just much more fun and you get to know both characters on another level. And maybe give the readers a page more to give the readers a little more grasp on them, and if you have a side character e.g. the dad, give him a little line or something because when you use characters for the sake of another character only it makes them seem bland 🫶🏼
Thank you so much M. J. Meinhardt for letting me receive the ARC✨
I was one of the lucky people who got an advanced copy of Meadowlark, which I’m grateful for!
3/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️
2/5 🌶️🌶️
– I really liked the fast paced storytelling in this book. We didn’t get a lot of background infos on both main characters which was in a way good, because I hate books where I have to go through every little detail on their lives, and in a way bad because while reading I sometimes felt like I hadn’t enough info on why Noah acted the way he did. Same goes for the FMC, especially Meadows relationship with her father, on the one hand he was always away and “not caring” for her, but then he was suddenly there and caring, but we still didn’t get to “see him” so we had no chance of telling what kind of man he was.
I loved that they met in the first chapter of the book and progressed together from there and that I don’t have to drag myself through each individual storyline.
Also I want to give a shoutout to our boy Noah who is a consent King 👑 I think the problem many people have with dark romance or books that have darker topics in them is that they think that the mmc only basically 🍇 the fmc, which is so not the case! I loved dark romance but I also love consent so Noah really hit that sweet spot✨
The cage scenes were not really my thing even though I love f’d up/kinky shit most of the time but that’s just personal preference:)
My constructive criticism would be: dual POV’s instead of one, it’s just much more fun and you get to know both characters on another level. And maybe give the readers a page more to give the readers a little more grasp on them, and if you have a side character e.g. the dad, give him a little line or something because when you use characters for the sake of another character only it makes them seem bland 🫶🏼
Thank you so much M. J. Meinhardt for letting me receive the ARC✨
Review of advance copy received from Author
If you love a dark romance, this.is.for.you!!!!!!!!!
Personally, I feel a lot of people assume dark romance automatically means it's going to be high on spice level but this one brings a different depth. It's high in chemistry and extremely realistic in how the characters were drawn!
I loved our FMC! It's refreshing when the heroine is questioning her surroundings instead of just falling at our MMC's feet, you know?
5 stars across the board! I'd give more if I could! It does not feel like a debut book at all! In a world where multiple pov storytelling is my niche I never felt the lack in the storyline!
Please give us another book🥰
(Huge thank you to MJ Meinhardt for sending me an early copy to read! All thoughts and opinions are completely my own)
Personally, I feel a lot of people assume dark romance automatically means it's going to be high on spice level but this one brings a different depth. It's high in chemistry and extremely realistic in how the characters were drawn!
I loved our FMC! It's refreshing when the heroine is questioning her surroundings instead of just falling at our MMC's feet, you know?
5 stars across the board! I'd give more if I could! It does not feel like a debut book at all! In a world where multiple pov storytelling is my niche I never felt the lack in the storyline!
Please give us another book🥰
(Huge thank you to MJ Meinhardt for sending me an early copy to read! All thoughts and opinions are completely my own)
Review of advance copy received from Author
Gripping, witty, and downright funny at times, MJ Meinhardt's debut is five stars! It gets you right from the start and doesnt take any time to rest (just the way I like it!). The plot was perfectly timed and the characters were top tier. The FMC is cute and innocent, but not a pushover, while Mr. MMC is morally grey in all the right ways. If you want a captive romance thats short, sweet, sassy and fun, this is the book for you!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Read during a beta read and OMG I'M IN LOVE, could not shout loud enough about MJ Meinhardt and Meadowlark. A beautifully capitivating book and I can't wait for more from the author
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