Restraint by Miranda Levi: Review

As soon as I saw this title in my email, I knew I had to read it. It hits every area of hot romance that I enjoy.

A brand new author to me, but she is proving to tell a story well. Check out my thoughts on this new release.

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Restraint by Miranda Levi
Publisher: ‎ Rainbow Quartz Publishing
Publication date: ‎ March 15, 2026
ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1961714816

OVERVIEW:
Florence is a 911 dispatcher. She’s calm under pressure, precise with her words, and trained to carry other people’s emergencies without letting them destroy her. When she moves to a new town for a fresh start, she expects long shifts, new voices, and learning unfamiliar streets.

What she doesn’t expect is August Calder.

A year ago in Seattle, Florence shared a single night with a stranger. No names. No future. Just heat, honesty, and a connection she never forgot.

Now August is the town’s new and youngest chief of police. He’s respected, controlled, and completely off-limits. To make matters worse, Florence’s new roommate is his adult daughter, turning an already dangerous attraction into something that could cost them everything.

Florence continues to work dispatch, guiding officers, saving lives, and holding the town together through static-filled nights. Her connection with August deepens in stolen moments and unspoken truths. But in a town where secrets echo and power matters, love isn’t just risky. It’s combustible.

Restraint by Miranda Levi Review

I know there are a lot of women who enjoy an older man when it comes to romance, myself included. So that’s one trope that I really enjoy, and this one totally hit the spot.

The author brings in complex characters that have a long history. Complex, touching, and even a bit obsessive in certain areas. But she also builds this intense connection between the two of them that really entangles you in the story.

The author does not shy away from intense topics related to first responders, particularly police dispatch and response. Several scenes could be intense for certain readers. But it does play into the story, particularly the strength and connection of our characters.

There were a few areas of repetition and errors in the book copy that I received. But overall, Restraint was a bit intense in spots. Wonderfully hot as the main characters fought against the tide and lost. The story is deep, emotional, steamy, and you continually cheer them on to figure it all out.

I will for sure read this author again. Thoroughly enjoyed her writing!

4 STARS!!

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