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Bel-Air Confidential
Book 1

I loved it! A sci-fi romance with strong, smart characters, secret identities and such a fun romance?! What more could I ask for? I couldn’t put it down. link to review

Grace

Reading the synopsis of this book, I thought it sounded interesting. A science fiction story set in the future with a hint of romance. Well-researched with lots of action, I was reading well into the night. A lot of imagination, I’m looking forward to the next installment in this series. Would definitely recommend this book.

Sandra Berryman
Bel-Air Confidential
Book 1

Bel-Air Confidential is a perfect balance of futuristic tech, suspense and romance. I was immediately hooked by this novel, wanting to find out if Alex would risk it all with Erik, if the colony would be saved, and if Erik would discover Alex’s secret. A real page turner – I couldn’t put it down! I highly recommend this book and I can’t wait for the next one in the series. link to review

 

Avid Reader

Set in a believable future view of Los Angeles, Bel-Air Confidential held my attention from start to finish. The strong and smart female character with a secret identity combined with a storyline that has both romance and suspense made this a worthwhile read. I can’t wait until the next book comes out. link to review

MNovak
Bel-Air Confidential
Book 1

BEL-AIR CONFIDENTIAL is a compelling blend of futuristic sci-fi, romance, and suspense that delivers both emotional depth and page-turning tension. Set in a vividly imagined 2172 Los Angeles, the story balances high-stakes innovation with intimate character dynamics, making the world feel both expansive and grounded.

Alexandra Addington stands out as a strong, intelligent heroine whose secret life adds intrigue, while Erik Wolfe brings charisma and intensity as the driven CEO caught between ambition and unexpected attraction. Their chemistry is electric without overshadowing the larger mission at stake, and the dual perspectives add richness to their evolving relationship.

The pacing is tight, the suspense keeps you guessing, and the romance feels earned. Overall, BEL-AIR CONFIDENTIAL is an engaging read for anyone who enjoys love stories woven into a broader sci-fi adventure with just the right touch of danger. link to review

Christina Boyd

Kept me up far past my bedtime—in the best way. This sci-fi romance hooks you from the first page and never loosens its grip. The suspense builds immediately and carries through every chapter, blending high-stakes tension with a compelling love story that feels both intimate and expansive.

What makes this book stand out is its imaginative scope. Set in a future that stretches beyond our galaxy yet grounded in the familiar elegance of Bel Air, it creates a vivid contrast between the extraordinary and the recognizable. The world-building is seamless, never overwhelming the emotional core of the story.

The characters are engaging and easy to invest in, and the pacing keeps you turning pages late into the night. If you enjoy romance woven into a larger sci-fi adventure, this is a perfect pick. A thoroughly satisfying, five-star read I didn’t want to end. link to review

Susan James Berger

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it was amazing
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it was amazing
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Hunt the Stars
it was amazing
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West With Giraffes
really liked it
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Fiasco
it was amazing
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The Nightingale
it was amazing
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A Gentleman in Moscow
it was amazing
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Chaos Reigning
it was amazing
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An Officer and a Spy
it was amazing
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The Girl with Seven Names: A North Korean Defector’s Story
it was amazing
To overcome so much is amazing, makes one feel grateful for their freedom, and happy and relieved Lee escaped.
The Insiders
it was amazing
It’s so enjoyable reading about smart female protagonists! This romance, full of supense and danger, features a brilliant woman suddenly dumped in a world of extreme wealth and drama. A hot, dangerous man’s keeping an eye on her so she d…
The Cautious Traveller's Guide to the Wastelands
it was amazing
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Calamity
it was amazing
This debut science fiction romance — Constance Fay’s first in her series called Uncharted Hearts — is definitely worth the read. It has great world building, a quick plot and a smart, sassy protagonist. I can’t wait to start Fiasco, th…
The Women
it was amazing
I had no idea the women serving in Vietnam when returning to the states had been dismissed, much less so callously. The scars created by that war for everyone living at the time still reman. I wept.

 


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