Love Me Fearless

Love Me Dangerous, Book 3

De: Dakota Davies

Narrado por: Robert Hatchet, Laura Horowitz

From USA Today bestselling author Dakota Davies comes an all new small town suspense romance about a broken military hero and the soft-hearted girl he’ll burn the world down to save.

She’s my best friend, the one that got away, and now, my nemesis.

Six years ago, I spent the night with my best friend. Maybe it was the pretty wedding we'd attended together and the champagne, or maybe it was how she looked at me that night, like I mattered.

Or maybe it’s that I’ve been in love with Ava Greely for longer than I care to admit.

When she ran the next morning, begging me to forget the best night of my life, I did what I always do, stuffed my broken heart back where it belongs and returned to duty.

Six years later, a family emergency calls me back to Finn River, and directly into Ava’s path. We try to avoid each other, but the sparks between us have only intensified with time, and in one powerful moment, they catch fire.

But Finn River is hiding secrets that threaten to tear us apart. Someone’s been watching us, and they don’t like what they see.

When the threat closes in on Ava, can I piece the clues together in time to save her?

And when the military beckons, how will I choose between my duty and a chance at love?

Author's note: A military hero secretly falling for the pediatrician making her small town a better place one fix at a time. Add in a boisterous found family, plenty of mountain town shenanigans, forbidden heat, suspense, and a heartwarming HEA.

Love Me Fearless is a standalone small town contemporary romance novel and book three in the unforgettable Love Me Dangerous series.

©2024 Dakota Davies (P)2024 Dakota Davies

This one might be my new favorite...

Love Me Fearless is book #3 in the Love Me Dangerous series. I'm so in love with the small town of Finn River, Idaho. Ms. Davies paints such a gorgeous picture of the scenery, the people...so picturesque. Ava and Hutch (Ryan) are best friends, but when they are forced to share a cabin, things heat up between them. 6 years later, the two are barely talking. Ava is back in Finn River in a medical practice and Hutch is a pararescue (PJ) in the Air Force. When they are reunited, those sparks are as hot as ever! She's afraid to love him because of his playboy, noncommittal ways. He's afraid to love her because he doesn't believe in relationships from his own past. These two are 🔥 together. Throw in some stalker/serial killer suspense and intrigue and I just couldn't listen to this one fast enough. With the little teaser at the end, I'm READY for book #4.

The dual narration continued with Robert Hatchet and Laura Horowitz. Not all narrators can do both male/female parts, but these two deliver with NO "cringy" moments. All the voices for all the characters...it's just so impressive to me. The highway sound effects from Mr. Hatchet...had to re-listen to that one a few times. Loved, loved, loved this one. 5/5 stars!

Phenomenal performance and story

Audiobook Review: Love me Fearless by: Dakota Davies Dual Narration by: Robert Hatchet and Laura Horowitz

I’m a new reader to Dakota and this book was such a great first read. It’s an inner connected standalone but I totally want to go read the others before the next book comes out. This is the story of best friends Ava and Hutch and it’s a romantic suspense one of my two favorite tropes to read- friends to lover/ it’s always been you and romantic suspense! And it’s a good one! The plot is rich and the world building she does is phenomenal that you feel a part of the small town.

Life long friends find the lines blur at their mutual friend’s wedding. Ava’s in med school and Hutch is in the Air Force and after their amazing night together Ava runs scared to be just another girl in his list of girls but Hutch finally admits he really wants more with her. But he doesn’t stop her and she bolts.

The story picks up like 6 years later and these two are back home in their small town together and their undeniable chemistry ignites and they both realize that there still is something between them. Things intensify between just as Ava starts to get threats and there is a murderer on the loose. They find themselves in close proximity and finally let what’s between them come out. I really loved the mystery and suspenseful moments of the story. There is the perfect balance of spice and it pushes the story forward while bringing these two closer and finally admitting how they feel. Totally didn’t see that ending coming and even though the story is resolved in a lot of ways she left a big strand that I cannot wait to see in the next book!

Now onto the audiobook review:
Robert Hatchet and Laura Horowtiz brought these two to life and they were phenomenal! I love Laura and follow her on IG so I always love when I find a book she’s narrated because she’s just phenomenal! She brings such emotion, passion, and true vulnerability to her characters. Robert is a new narrator to me and I think he had the best voice for bringing Hutch to life. He definitely had the genuine protector touch her and die vibes. Highly recommend this book and enjoying it in audiobook form!

🫶🏻 Friends to Lovers
🫶🏻 Romantic Suspense
🫶🏻 It’s always been you
🫶🏻 Second chance Romance
🫶🏻 She’s a pediatrician
🫶🏻 He’s in the Air Force

Always Mine

Wow! Another wonderfully written book set in Finn River. The narrators did an amazing performance. I really felt all the emotions of these characters. This book grabbed my attention from the first chapter and hasn't let go. Ava and Hutch have been friends forever and have always secretly wanted more. Meeting up again after years of silence brings all that back. These two have a hard enough time trying to make a go of things then add in a murder and a stalker. So much going on in the background but these two find a way and it is off the charts hot. This book is so fast paced but had me hooked on every word trying to figure it all out as well as enjoying Hutch and Ava's journey to love. I can't wait for more of all the characters in Finn River. I highly recommend this 5 star read.
I was sent a free audiobook from HCB and am voluntarily leaving this honest review.

Small town, friends to lovers, romantic suspense

This is rapidly becoming one of my favorite series this past year. This is book three in the series of interconnected books but can be enjoyed as a standalone. This is Hutch and Ava’s story, and I was hooked from the beginning.

Hutch and Ava have been friends since high school. When they are both home for mutual friends’ wedding, they give into the attraction they’ve ignored for years. Ava runs the next day to protect her heart based on Hutch’s history. They are reunited 6 years later. Hutch is home to help with the family business when him mom has health issues. Ava is living her dream and has taken over as the town’s pediatrician. They soon realize the attraction has not faded and they are downright combustible when together.

A local girl goes missing and there are hints that Ava may have a stalker. Are these two things related? The suspense and action had me riveted until the end. All while watching Hutch and Ava find their way to each other.

Laura Horowitz and Robert Hatchet are terrific in this series. Laura captured Ava’s stubbornness, heart, and vulnerability while she struggled between protecting her heart to avoid getting hurt again or taking a chance and giving in to Hutch. Robert proved why he is becoming a favorite narrator of mine. He gave the fierce protector vibes and all the emotion while Hutch was determined to fight for enough for both of them and find a way to honor his duty to serve.

I love this series and the world of Finn River, Idaho that Dakota Davies has created. There’s a wonderful sense of found family with the characters she’s given us. This had action, suspense, spice, heart and a well deserved second chance with the one you thought got away. I can’t wait for the rest of the series.

Entertaining

This book was an entertaining story with a good balance of suspense and romance. In fact I was surprised by a number of the twists and turns.

This is Ava and Hutch’s story set in Finn River, and it was full of emotion, friendship and being there for someone who needs you, no matter what.

I liked the characters and the story was engaging. The narrators did a good job with their narration and brought the story to life for me, doing justice to the story that the author created.

The narration by Robert Hatchet & Laura Horowitz brought the characters to life for me. Their voices were easy to listen too and they brought all the passion, drama, romance and humour to their performances.

I voluntarily listened and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

What will happen when Ava is put in danger? Will Hutch be able to use his military training to protect the woman who has come to mean so much to him?

Wonderful Friends to Lovers Romance

I enjoyed this friends to lover's romance narrated wonderfully by Laura Horowitz and Robert Hatchet. This was the first time I listened to Laura narrate a book, but I really enjoyed her performance. Robert is becoming a favorite of mine and I am definitely listening to him a bit more.

Ava and Hutch have been friends for a long time. One night they take things further and while Hutch would love to explore more with Ava, she pretty much cuts ties with him. She knows that he has the ability to break her heart, and she just can't put herself through that. This doesn't stop Hutch from looking out for her while he is deployed. Which at times grates on Ava's nerves. But in the end, she knows he means well.

Now a few years have passed, and Hutch is called home due to a family emergency. Once he crosses paths with Ava again, he can't seem to stay away. But he also doesn't have plans to leave his military life at the moment either. But when suspicious things start happening in Finn River, Hutch knows he just can't leave yet. Especially when someone targets Ava, Hutch is determined to save her.

I loved the suspense aspect that was included in the story. Really kept me thinking and guessing. This is the first book I have read by Dakota, but I am definitely planning on checking out the other books in this series.

Romantic Suspense

4.5⭐️

I love a good romantic suspense and Ava and Hutch’s story had so many interesting layers that I couldn’t help but get lost in it. I enjoyed their deep connection and complicated friendship as well as the unfolding mystery. Robert Hatchet and Laura Horowitz’s wonderful narration gave each character an individual voice and made me feel like I was a part of the small town community.

Beautiful story

✨ALC Review✨

Plot: 4.5
Spice: 3.5
Narration: 4.5

My first experience reading a book by Dakota Davies was truly enjoyable. This novel is the third installment in a series of interconnected standalone stories. I never felt lost despite not having read the earlier titles. There’s something uniquely appealing about a gripping contemporary novel laced with suspense. The author has truly excelled in creating this story. I particularly appreciated the overarching mystery theme that intricately weaves into the rekindled relationship between the main characters, adding significant depth to the narrative. Although I usually excel at predicting twists, I was genuinely taken aback by the stalker's identity. While not all mysteries were resolved, the epilogue hints that the adventure will continue in the next book. I’m eagerly looking forward to the release of the fourth installment and plan to catch up on the first two books in the meantime.
 
This was my first opportunity to listen to both Robert Hatchet and Laura Horowitz, and they were absolutely ideal for their roles. I admired how each actor brought their unique touch to the performances, truly bringing the characters to life. They established the perfect tone for the story, effectively conveying the characters' emotions and allowing the audience to experience every moment.

Thrilling, passionate and addictive story!

I love romantic suspense, add in some friends to lovers angst and I am hooked! Ava and Hutch have been best friends forever. Even when their lives took them in different directions, they remained close by writing letters to each other while she was training to be a doctor and Hutch was in the military. When they both came home for a wedding, their innocent flirting turned passionate. But it wasn't their time, and they were both heartbroken as they returned to their lives. Now years later, Ava is the new town doctor and Hutch is home helping his mother with the farm as she recovers from an accident. It is tense at first, but Ava and Hutch slowly find their way back to each other. When women are disappearing, Hutch helps with the searches. When mysterious things start happening to Ava, Hutch is determined to keep her safe. But what happens when his leave is over, and he has to leave her behind? This is a heart pounding, fast paced ride of suspense, desire, determination & love! I loved the good mix of romance and suspense that had me on the edge of my seat, completely consumed by this story. I loved Ava's strength and resilience, and Hutch's alpha-protector, and dominance along with his swoony gentleness with those he cared for. Their relationship was complex and sizzling and I loved the way it played out.
Robert Hatchet and Laura Horowitz's performances were phenomenal! Hatchet made my heart pound with every emotional, suspenseful, and passionate scene. Horowitz embodied Ava so beautifully, with the perfect balance of strength and vulnerability. I always love both voice actors and they really brought out all the heat, chemistry, and the whole spectrum of feels. I was completely consumed by this thrilling, passionate and addictive story!

I love this series! Ava and Hutch are my favorite!

I think I fell in love with Hutch when I first got a glimpse of him in the previous book in this series (all are standalones though.) I was so excited for Ava and Hutch’s journey! They have been friends for so long all the while secretly having feelings for each other. One night changed all but Ava ran and Hutch went back to his life in the military. This story continues six years later with Ava and Hutch both well established in their careers they are so passionate about. When a family emergency brings Hutch home, Ava is once again in his orbit.
Ava and Hutch are just perfect and I enjoyed every bit of their story from beginning to end! I was swooning and their chemistry is red hot! The danger that looms around them had me on the edge of my seat at times as well. I truly loved this book and highly recommend it! I hope you fall in love with Ava and Hitch as much as I did!

Robert Hatchet and Laura Horowitz narrated Love Me Fearless so well! Robert Hatchet’s performance as Hutch is just perfection! Laura Horowitz has the perfect choice for Ava with her breathy voice. These two were narrators were amazing!