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This is a book that is going to live rent free in my head.

I am going to buy a hardcopy when this publishes.

Prior to this, I had never read any of Dr. Rebecca Sharp’s books.

This has converted me and I have actively added her other books to my TBR list.

Tracked (Off the Grid #1)

By Dr. Rebecca Sharp

Publication Date: Jul 28 2026  

Genre/Subgenre
Romantic Suspense/Dark Contemporary Romance

Tropes
Fake dating • Sister’s ex / forbidden love • Forced proximity • Survivalist hero • Missing person • “We shouldn’t want this” • Touch her & die energy • Off Grid • Romantic Suspense

Spice Level
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (High tension, slow-burn into open flame)

Content Warnings
Kidnapping/disappearance • Violence/murder themes • Psychological manipulation • Isolation • High-stakes danger • Cult vibes

Quick Synopsis:

Lara, an ER doc running on caffeine, anxiety and grit, decides to show up unexpectedly to her sister’s off grid survivalist ex-boyfriend (aka Calder aka Lara’s long-time “absolutely not, do not touch” crush/obsession) home in order obtain his help in finding her missing sister (aka Calder’s ex-girlfriend).

What worked for me:

The relationship between Lara and Caulder was written with chemistry I could feel burning off the pages. The first half of the book was a lot of will they followed by devastation when they didn’t and then when they did, I swear I had to get a fan to cool off.

The complex issues that Lara was dealing with surrounding her being an ER physician were so accurate and really built a wonderfully complex character that was fueled by so much determination, intelligence and feminine power that I was impressed by the writing.

Calder was a big hunk of a man, who had mildly extreme views of honor and responsibility. He was deeply flawed and even more self-isolated than his off the grid life demonstrated but if all men had his values and discipline, the world would be a much better place. Basically, I am in love. New book boyfriend.

What didn’t work for me:

Maybe they could have gotten to the spicy scenes sooner? The writing flow was so good though, so really the story unfolded how it was supposed to be and the chemistry with anticipation/uncertainty from both FMC and MMC had me frustrated it didn’t happen sooner.

Happily this was book 1 in the Off the Grid series, it appears there is a book 2 scheduled already. Let’s just say there are brothers probably more complex and deeper than Calder. I am stoked for this series, it is different then my normal reads.

Final Verdict: Rent Free in My Head

Recommend Pre-Ordering & Buying a Hardcopy!

Publication Date: July 28^th 2026

Disclaimer: I received an ARC of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review—no sugarcoating, no holding back, questionable grammar and dialogue entirely from my brain. All thoughts entirely my own.