If you take only one book recommendation from me, I am on my knees begging you to let it be this one.

Alexander was one of my most anticipated read of 2025, and somehow, it exceeded every expectation I had. I thought I knew where this book was going—I was so wrong. And yet, what E.L. Stevens delivered was so much better than anything I could have imagined. I went in with a million questions and left with a million more.

The emotional rollercoaster Beth takes you on with her books is unmatched. And honestly, I don’t know what it says about me that I love the pain so much. The fact that she took a character I adored in previous books and made me absolutely hate them in this one? INSANE. I was emotionally distraught from start to finish, yet I never wanted it to end. These characters hold such a massive piece of my heart, and Alexander completely wrecked me in the best way possible. My heart physically hurts, and I’ll need at least a week to recover. But I’m already desperate for what’s next.

📖 Not a standalone—You must read the first three Spearhead Lake books to understand the full depth of this story.
⚠️ Check TWs—Heavy, emotional topics are explored in depth.

Tropes You’ll Love:
🏡 Small Town
💍 Marriage of Convenience
💖 Found Family
💔 Broken Hero
🩹 Hurt/Comfort

Everyone who has read Spearhead Lake knows one thing—you can expect the unexpected. And Alexander delivers hard. This book puts our beloved Alex through hell, and we witness his struggles through the eyes of those closest to him. The shifting POVs had me questioning everything from June, and by the end, all I wanted was for Alex to finally find peace and happiness—whatever that looked like.

This is not a surface level, bubblegum romance. This book is raw, complex, messy, and flawed—just like Alex. It’s Spearhead on steroids. The depth of emotion, the mistakes, the painful pasts, the friendships—they all feel so real. From the very first chapter, you’re second guessing everything and dying for more. I finished with a brutal book hangover and need to talk about it with everyone.

This book is beautiful. Gut wrenching. Heartbreaking. Soul crushing. Hopeful. Lustful. It’s everything and more. And that big reveal? 😳

I cannot wait for book five!