Stolen Dreams is the fourth book in Natasha Madison’s Dream series and perfect for readers who love emotionally charged stories with a small-town vibe.
Title: Stolen Dreams
Author(s): Natasha Madison
Series: Dream #4
Also in this series: Shattered Dreams , Forbidden Dreams , Buried Dreams
Narrator(s): Gregory Salinas, Savannah Peachwood
Published by Self Published on May 9, 2025
Length: 9 hours 40 minutes
Genre(s): Contemporary Romance
Source: Publicist
Format: ALC
Purchase: Amazon|Audible
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Montgavin Township will never be the same when one night changes the lives of six people.
The course of their lives and the trajectory of the town sets them on a collision course for disaster.
Lilah
I was left for dead when I was eighteen.Coming to Mustang Creek Ranch gave me something to live for.My boss is grumpy and reclusive.But I'm secretly in love with him, even though he's made it known he'll never settle down.Even though he's made it clear, he'll never be mine-or anyone's.
Emmett
I've kept my distance from Lilah for years. No matter how much I want her, she's off-limits.The only family I will ever have are the ones I fought beside in battle-the family I chose.Until the phone rang and I found out I had an eight-year-old daughter.Watching Lilah with my daughter makes me wonder what it would be like to do the thing Iswore I never would: have a family and fall in love.When I move her into my house to keep her safe from the dangers of her past, all bets are off.
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Stolen Dreams introduces Lilah, a woman shaped by trauma she endured at a young age. Quiet, strong, and guarded, she finds solace working at Mustang Creek Ranch, a place that offers the stability and healing. But peace doesn’t last forever.
Meet Emmett—Lilah’s grumpy, ex-military boss who keeps his emotions sealed tighter than a vault. He’s all about work, responsibility, and keeping people at arm’s length. Relationships? Not interested. Family? Even less interested. But everything changes when life drops a major surprise on his doorstep: he’s a father. An eight-year-old daughter he never knew about, and with her mother’s death, he’s suddenly thrust into single parenthood.
Completely unprepared and emotionally shut down, Emmett has no choice but to lean on Lilah—the one steady presence in his chaotic world. Suddenly, two guarded hearts start breaking down walls they didn’t know they could.
In her latest installment, Madison explored forced proximity, grumpy-sunshine, age-gap and single dad tropes with emotional depth. The romance between Lilah and Emmet felt authentic and one cannot help but root for their HEA. Trust was their biggest issue, and it was a treat watching them learning to trust and open up to each other, On their journey they encountered self-doubt, insecurities, healing and love. Then there was their shared bond over Emmet’s daughter, so adorable,
While the story focused on Emmet and Lilah’s relationship, Madison sprinkled a dash of suspense to bring some intrigue to the story.
To conclude, Stolen Dreams delivers a sweet, emotional slow-burn romance. It’s a story about healing, learning to trust, and finding love in unexpected places. If you’re a fan of small-town romances with a touch of suspense and those irresistible grumpy/sunshine couples, Stolen Dreams is the perfect addition to your reading list.
I listened to the audiobook and Gregory Salinas and Savannah Peachwood as the narrators made it a great experience. Their dual narration pulled me into the story—each character felt distinct and real. The emotional moments hit harder because of how well they delivered the feelings behind the words. Whether it was heartbreak, tension, or the sweeter moments, they brought it all to life. This is my third time listening to their collaboration and once again, they nailed it.
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About Natasha Madison
When her nose isn’t buried in a book, or her fingers flying across a keyboard writing, she’s in the kitchen creating gourmet meals. You can find her, in four inch heels no less, in the car chauffeuring kids, or possibly with her husband scheduling his business trips. It’s a good thing her characters do what she says, because even her Labrador doesn’t listen to her…
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