I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.
Meri Beats by Arell Rivers Series: Untamed Coaster Holiday Novella
Published by Tarnished Halo Publishing LLC on November 12, 2026
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He walked away from love to pursue his career. He never imagined what else he was leaving behind.
In the world of Untamed Coaster, the music is loud—but the chemistry is deafening.
Fourteen years ago, Luke Allen chose his dream job over the woman who held his heart. Since then, he’s built a successful career as Untamed Coaster’s rock-solid tour manager and found a family among the musicians who depend on him. But no one ever replaced Kayla Phillips.
Three months after Luke broke up with her, Kay received life-changing news—but despite her efforts, she couldn’t track him down. Eventually, she resigned herself to a future without Luke. Or love. Raising a daughter on her own, she’s protected her heart while finding happiness in her music and the people who stood by her.
When their paths unexpectedly cross, the pull between them is as strong as ever. Luke also discovers the one thing he never knew he was missing: his child, Meridith.
Now he’s determined to make up for lost time. However, building a relationship with Meri is only half the battle. To convince Kay to risk her heart again, Luke must prove that this time, he’s staying for good.
This Christmas, Luke will discover that the greatest gift of all might be a second chance at forever.
A satisfying holiday jaunt back into Rivers’ Untamed Coaster world! If you’re been following along with the series, you will easily recognize band manager Luke Allen. We get a glimpse into his past as he reconnects with his college sweetheart and learns she’s not the only one he left behind to pursue his dreams after college. The storyline is satisfying and his connection with his long-lost daughter is both snarky and sweet. I wanted more development of their relationship to make them believable as going to go the distance, but overall the book was sweet and a fun dip back into the Coaster world.
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