5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story!

Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2026

Format: Kindle

I liked this! She's a new to me author & this is Maya & Phoenix's story & it was a good one! She went through some terrible trauma & he's in college with her; unfortunately, he's keeping a big secret. Her past catches up to her & puts a lot of people in danger. But, she has so many people on her side & it was wonderful to see. The spice & story were fantastic! Recommend this book & author!

5.0 out of 5 stars oh my heart Love Maya n Phoenix

Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2026

Format: Kindle

Oh this story was amazing. Clara went through something traumatic five years ago that ended with losing her parents n sister. Her father’s coworkers John n Bryant take her in. They change her name to Maya and hide her from the man (Cartel) who ordered her families deaths. Shes in college now and meets Phoenix. They become quick friends and they start to become closer. But little does she know , Phoenix is keeping a huge secret from her. I didn’t want this story to end. I was captivated from the first chapter. WTG J.L. Ash on this book.

stars Fast Paced Thriller Dark Romance that Hooks you from the Start.

Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2026

Format: Kindle

Chasing Maya by J.L. Ash was SUCH a good read. Finding out that, Dark thriller romance is my absolute favorite genre to read, and books like this always hook me fast. This one grabbed me right from the start. The first night I picked it up, I was already 50% through before I knew it. Honestly, if life wasn’t lifing and I had started earlier in the day, I probably would’ve finished it in just a few hours.

The storyline is there, the spice is definitely spicing, and it keeps you engaged the whole time. That said…. read the trigger warnings first. The book starts off with a lot of heavy triggers right away, so if you have any, make sure you check that list before diving in.

Even though it’s a short read, it didn’t feel rushed or as if anything was missing. It gets straight to the point in the beginning, which I appreciate because a lot of shorter books can feel crammed and rushed. This one didn’t have that problem at all.

I’ll definitely be checking out more of J.L. Ash’s work. I’m really glad I got the chance to read this one. The writing flows so smoothly, which is always a huge plus for me.

Once again… if you have triggers, read the trigger list first.

Happy reading. Xo 💋