Buried Dreams the third book in Natasha Madison’s Dream series delivered an emotional second chance romance. A romantic story where the characters confront their past, overcome the pain of heartbreak, regain trust and rediscover the power of true love.
Title: Buried Dreams
Author(s): Natasha Madison
Series: Dream #3
Also in this series: Shattered Dreams , Forbidden Dreams
Narrator(s): Gregory Salinas, Savannah Peachwood
Published by Natasha Madison on March 14, 2025
Length: 8 hours 14 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.Dream Series - book 3
Everleigh One night changed my whole life. After the truth about that night came out, I knew I had to leave. Taking my broken heart with me. I had no choice but to go back. I knew it would slice me back open again. But sometimes the root of the flower you planted starts to grow again, no matter how many times you’ve cut them down. He was my everything, and then he was my nothing.
Brock My parents taught me honor and integrity. And in one split second, I ruined it all. I lost everything I ever wanted. But I had no choice. I tried to go on with my life. And the only good thing I had was my daughter. Never expected to see the one woman who I’d loved and lost here again.They say time heals old wounds. They were wrong. It just splits you open, making you bleed out. I just have to survive again.
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Buried Dreams treats readers to a small town, single dad, second chance romantic tale in which tragedy ripped apart a couple who seemed destined to be together forever.
Everleigh and Brock had their whole future looking forward to, but then tragedy struck. In the aftermath of the tragedy, they both made decisions that led to a painful breakup. Nine years later a family emergency sees Everleigh returning home forcing her to face the past. Within the nine years of separation Brock became a single father and the town’s mechanic.
It’s said that there is a thin line between love and hate. Brock and Everleigh relationship was an embodiment of that quote. Nine years ago decisions made by both led to them hating each other or so they believed. Because it took only a moment for them to be in each other’s orbit nine years later to realize that their love for each other never died.
Brock’s broody and standoffish personality didn’t make him any friends. At this point only his daughter had access to his heart. His character piqued my curiosity and this installment satisfied it. The emotions running through the story was wild and intense. The anger between them leapt off the pages along with the chemistry that burned hotter than ever between them. No matter how they tried these two couldn’t move on from each other which was evident in their every encounter.
Their romance will warm your heart. Not only is it sweet, but it’s also passionate and all consuming. They bared their souls to each other and held nothing back. The glimpses given into their past provided insight into the circumstances that led to their breakup. Failure to communicate was the number one culprit. Seeing how they learned from their past mistakes which brought healing and allowing them to regain what they lost warmed my heart.
Although Brock and Everleigh’s relationship was the main focus of the story, Madison gives her readers drama involving Brock’s relationship with his daughter’s mother. Then there were the Cartwrights who believed they owned the town coming with their intimidating tactics.
Listening to the audiobook with a dual narration by Gregory Salinas and Savannah Peachwood resulted in a delightful experience. Their interpretation of the characters brought the story to life making it an enjoyable listen. This is my second time experiencing their collaboration and they did not disappoint.
Buried Dreams delivered as expected and I look forward to the next book in the series.
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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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