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The Cabin In The Storm
I love art. I love the stories you can tell with imagery and color. I can lose myself in a world I create, evoking emotions that help others connect and be seen.
I’m full of ambition, stardust, and hope. These things drive me. Until one day, my entire life feels like it’s crashing, and someone is after me.
Determined to keep going, I find myself in Sleepy Coldwater, a small town in Alaska, seeking healing and adventure. What I didn’t expect was to be blindsided by a snowstorm in the mountains, leaving me desperately in need of a life-saving sanctuary.
Gavin Ariksen finds me.
Handsome. Tall. Mysterious.
With glowing blue eyes that hold a tortured past. There’s an intoxicating connection between us, dripping with tension.
The thing is, we’re both souls with warm, broken hearts.
As time passes, the snow keeps rolling in, and truths unfold. Suddenly, this may be a storm I cannot survive.
This is a fast-paced romantic suspense standalone.
I’m full of ambition, stardust, and hope. These things drive me. Until one day, my entire life feels like it’s crashing, and someone is after me.
Determined to keep going, I find myself in Sleepy Coldwater, a small town in Alaska, seeking healing and adventure. What I didn’t expect was to be blindsided by a snowstorm in the mountains, leaving me desperately in need of a life-saving sanctuary.
Gavin Ariksen finds me.
Handsome. Tall. Mysterious.
With glowing blue eyes that hold a tortured past. There’s an intoxicating connection between us, dripping with tension.
The thing is, we’re both souls with warm, broken hearts.
As time passes, the snow keeps rolling in, and truths unfold. Suddenly, this may be a storm I cannot survive.
This is a fast-paced romantic suspense standalone.
277 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 28, 2026
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Lexie Axelson
13 books1,268 followersLexie Axelson is a Hispanic Author from South Texas. She is a military spouse currently residing on the East Coast. She loves to pen angsty, heartbreaking love stories. When she isn't reading a book, she loves to watch horror movies and travel with her family.
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April 30, 2026
Dnf at 20% Bad, corny writing, fast paced and OW drama. MMC is sleeping with this other woman that lives at the ranch and that's when I was out. Fuck this 😂 she’s actually a character throughout the whole book (I skipped through the rest and it sucked). I thought this was some kind of hermit MMC but nope.
May 3, 2026
I am having a generational crash out over how horrendous this book is. Buckle up because I’m not holding back. SPOILERS IF YOU DARE
You can’t convince me this book wasn’t written in under 30 minutes. Within 2 chapters “I” was said 121 times. The writing felt like the love child of Disney acting and vertical dramas. The tone was incredibly childish that I’m convinced a teenager wrote it. It felt like a book trying to get viral quotes. “My celestial artist”, “Haunt me. Ruin me. Shatter me.” 🙄 corny
Let’s visit 2 plot holes that happened within sentences of each other shall we? The FMC asks Merelyn where the MMC’s parents are and she replied,
“He hasn’t told you?
“No”
“They’re dead. “
UM HOLD THE PHONE LETS REWIND THAT ONE 9% EARLIER:
Gavin’s legit words to the FMC: “Anyways, they’re dead. Died before I could understand the meaning of death.” SOUNDS LIKE HE PLAINLY TOLD YOU TO ME??????? OH BUT WAIT IT GETS BETTER! Because Merelyn tells her they died from the serial killer to which our FMC says, “The Sleepy Coldwater Serial Killer? I’ve never heard of them.” REWIND THE DAMN TAPES AGAIN. She legit pulled out a newspaper in the basement that was about the damn serial killer!!!!! Then a few sentences later after saying she had never heard of him, acknowledges in her thoughts about what she read on the newspaper. YOU JUST SAID YOU NEVER HEARD OF THE KILLER THOUGH. The author can’t get her own story straight. The FMC asks herself “Why does Gavin have it? Is that newspaper related to his parents’ murders?” This girl was written to have rocks in her brain. Get me OUT OF HERE!!!! I can’t give a single positive quality about this girl. She was written as an insufferable idiot. The MMC is also awful because his obsession came out of no where. Had me cringing the whole time.
Don’t even get me started on the fact that her being able to see ghosts was USELESS. It was completely pointless to the storyline!!!!!!!! One of the ghosts even grabbed her hair and it was never acknowledged again?!
How about how we don’t even discuss who his father serial killed OR that there was a copycat killer. Pointless.
I’m back to the writing because why was she being chased by a moose then IMMEDIATELY confronted by wolves only to be IMMEDIATELY covered by an avalanche? This story had to be a fever dream written on a napkin.
Wanna talk about the absolute ridiculousness of the spice? Let’s. It came out of NOWHERE. What do you mean he’s SLAPPING her in the face and she’s calling herself his cck whore the first time they’re fcking? Mind you they hadn’t even kissed before this night and she would fck her husband with the lights off. And you’re gonna convince me she’d be fine with this complete 180 sexual personality the first time they’re intimate? SURE. The aggressiveness and word choices felt so out character for what we were shown up until that point. There was NO lead up to that at all so it gave me an ICKKKK. She has a “weeping pussy?” Doctor stat
The plot twist just being all about wanting that useless man?! B O R I N G. Nothing interesting with the ghosts or the suspense. I was SO excited to read this book. The cover is BEAUTIFUL but it was a trap to reel me in. Bamboozled I tell you!!!!
You can’t convince me this book wasn’t written in under 30 minutes. Within 2 chapters “I” was said 121 times. The writing felt like the love child of Disney acting and vertical dramas. The tone was incredibly childish that I’m convinced a teenager wrote it. It felt like a book trying to get viral quotes. “My celestial artist”, “Haunt me. Ruin me. Shatter me.” 🙄 corny
Let’s visit 2 plot holes that happened within sentences of each other shall we? The FMC asks Merelyn where the MMC’s parents are and she replied,
“He hasn’t told you?
“No”
“They’re dead. “
UM HOLD THE PHONE LETS REWIND THAT ONE 9% EARLIER:
Gavin’s legit words to the FMC: “Anyways, they’re dead. Died before I could understand the meaning of death.” SOUNDS LIKE HE PLAINLY TOLD YOU TO ME??????? OH BUT WAIT IT GETS BETTER! Because Merelyn tells her they died from the serial killer to which our FMC says, “The Sleepy Coldwater Serial Killer? I’ve never heard of them.” REWIND THE DAMN TAPES AGAIN. She legit pulled out a newspaper in the basement that was about the damn serial killer!!!!! Then a few sentences later after saying she had never heard of him, acknowledges in her thoughts about what she read on the newspaper. YOU JUST SAID YOU NEVER HEARD OF THE KILLER THOUGH. The author can’t get her own story straight. The FMC asks herself “Why does Gavin have it? Is that newspaper related to his parents’ murders?” This girl was written to have rocks in her brain. Get me OUT OF HERE!!!! I can’t give a single positive quality about this girl. She was written as an insufferable idiot. The MMC is also awful because his obsession came out of no where. Had me cringing the whole time.
Don’t even get me started on the fact that her being able to see ghosts was USELESS. It was completely pointless to the storyline!!!!!!!! One of the ghosts even grabbed her hair and it was never acknowledged again?!
How about how we don’t even discuss who his father serial killed OR that there was a copycat killer. Pointless.
I’m back to the writing because why was she being chased by a moose then IMMEDIATELY confronted by wolves only to be IMMEDIATELY covered by an avalanche? This story had to be a fever dream written on a napkin.
Wanna talk about the absolute ridiculousness of the spice? Let’s. It came out of NOWHERE. What do you mean he’s SLAPPING her in the face and she’s calling herself his cck whore the first time they’re fcking? Mind you they hadn’t even kissed before this night and she would fck her husband with the lights off. And you’re gonna convince me she’d be fine with this complete 180 sexual personality the first time they’re intimate? SURE. The aggressiveness and word choices felt so out character for what we were shown up until that point. There was NO lead up to that at all so it gave me an ICKKKK. She has a “weeping pussy?” Doctor stat
The plot twist just being all about wanting that useless man?! B O R I N G. Nothing interesting with the ghosts or the suspense. I was SO excited to read this book. The cover is BEAUTIFUL but it was a trap to reel me in. Bamboozled I tell you!!!!
May 19, 2026
One of the worst books I’ve ever had the displeasure of reading. The writing was shit, the characters are fucking WEIRD and deserve each other because no one else can love them, and the plot made NO SENSE! The cover is really pretty but that’s the only positive about this colossal waste of time.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book was so addicting from the start! Its very fast paced and i loved how quickly i fell in love with the characters and the story. Gavin can get it any day! Lol he was so grumpy at first but deep down he was a big teddy bear in love with her.
May 1, 2026
Voy a empezar diciendo que ni siquiera se cómo termine de leer este libro.
Me pareció súper random todo, al principio le tenía muchísima fe a la historia porque ella estaba tratando de reencontrarse así misma después de descubrir que le eran infiel y querer acabar con su vida y el protagonista era un hombre solitario ex marine que tenía un pasado muy duro pero cuando aparecieron los fantamas fue todo demasiado nada que ver 😭, había cosas que le quitaban seriedad a todo y que no se desarrollara bien la relación de ellos y al final admitiera que el era un obsesionado con ella que manipuló su vida para que se conocieran fue HORRIBLE.
Me pareció súper random todo, al principio le tenía muchísima fe a la historia porque ella estaba tratando de reencontrarse así misma después de descubrir que le eran infiel y querer acabar con su vida y el protagonista era un hombre solitario ex marine que tenía un pasado muy duro pero cuando aparecieron los fantamas fue todo demasiado nada que ver 😭, había cosas que le quitaban seriedad a todo y que no se desarrollara bien la relación de ellos y al final admitiera que el era un obsesionado con ella que manipuló su vida para que se conocieran fue HORRIBLE.
April 28, 2026
Wow! Ok when I say this book has it all…… omg it had it all! We start off with an eerie beginning that just captures you from the start. Past trauma that tugs at your heart strings, and a broody MMC that is WAY obsessed with his girl. Gavin has is bad for Coraline and my, touch her and die loving vibes was here for it! There is forced proximity when Cora is in an accident in a snow storm after someone tries to kill her and she wakes up in a cabin with grumpy Gavin. But who’s after her, who can she trust? Can she love again after a broken marriage? Omg this is a must read romance with suspense that keeps you wanting to know more!
May 3, 2026
2.5 ⭐
Cover ate. The book… skipped the meal.
FMC was doing everything except making sense 🤡
Plot twist was so obvious it practically introduced itself in chapter one.
Amazing premise, disappointing execution.
It had potential… and then just didn’t.
Cover ate. The book… skipped the meal.
FMC was doing everything except making sense 🤡
Plot twist was so obvious it practically introduced itself in chapter one.
Amazing premise, disappointing execution.
It had potential… and then just didn’t.
Did Not Finish
April 29, 202685% of the way in and had to DNF. The writing is so choppy, he’s a fucking psycho, she’s chronically annoying and all over the place as a character, and the paranormal aspect was so boring and could have been something. I really don’t understand how this got so many positive reviews because what the actual fuck.
May 25, 2026
2 ⭐️
4 🌶
this was a shitshow in every aspect. Should have trusted my gut and DNFd 🫠
4 🌶
this was a shitshow in every aspect. Should have trusted my gut and DNFd 🫠
April 7, 2026
ARC Review
The Cabin in the Storm by Lexie Axelson
A fast-paced and intense dark romance.
After the devastating betrayal of her Husband and closest friends, Coraline Rosa finds that she is unable to do the one thing that always came naturally, creating art. When Coraline is invited to a remote Alaskan town for an Art exhibit, she packs up some of her old work, hoping to escape the wreckage of her failed marriage, while hunting for something to spark her creativity. But before leaving for her trip, she receives an ominous and threatening message from a stranger. Coraline tries to brush it off as a prank, but when more messages arrive shortly after arriving in Alaska, with details about her appearance, she can no longer deny the growing fear that someone is stalking her.
With a massive blizzard rolling in, Coraline rushes to escape Alaska and the person who is watching her. But as the storm intensifies, Coraline is run off the road by someone determined to kill her. When her car crashes, the last thing she remembers is her stalker approaching to finish the job before she blacks out.
Coraline wakes battered and bruised in a warm cabin surrounded by strangers. With a blizzard raging around the secluded cabin, Coraline is forced to shelter in place with a handsome, grumpy cowboy until the roads are cleared and the phones are back up so she can report the attack and get out of Alaska.
Gavin is closed off from most of the world and prefers it that way, but when Coraline crash lands into his world he can’t help the obsession that consumes him with each passing day.
Intense, suspenseful, and fast-paced, this dark romance will keep you engaged all the way til the end. I am typically not a fan of insta-love, but somehow it works in this book. Cabin in the Storm tackles some dark themes, and both Gavin and Coraline are healing from very tragic pasts, so their romance feels like a win they both deserved.
The Cabin in the Storm by Lexie Axelson
A fast-paced and intense dark romance.
After the devastating betrayal of her Husband and closest friends, Coraline Rosa finds that she is unable to do the one thing that always came naturally, creating art. When Coraline is invited to a remote Alaskan town for an Art exhibit, she packs up some of her old work, hoping to escape the wreckage of her failed marriage, while hunting for something to spark her creativity. But before leaving for her trip, she receives an ominous and threatening message from a stranger. Coraline tries to brush it off as a prank, but when more messages arrive shortly after arriving in Alaska, with details about her appearance, she can no longer deny the growing fear that someone is stalking her.
With a massive blizzard rolling in, Coraline rushes to escape Alaska and the person who is watching her. But as the storm intensifies, Coraline is run off the road by someone determined to kill her. When her car crashes, the last thing she remembers is her stalker approaching to finish the job before she blacks out.
Coraline wakes battered and bruised in a warm cabin surrounded by strangers. With a blizzard raging around the secluded cabin, Coraline is forced to shelter in place with a handsome, grumpy cowboy until the roads are cleared and the phones are back up so she can report the attack and get out of Alaska.
Gavin is closed off from most of the world and prefers it that way, but when Coraline crash lands into his world he can’t help the obsession that consumes him with each passing day.
Intense, suspenseful, and fast-paced, this dark romance will keep you engaged all the way til the end. I am typically not a fan of insta-love, but somehow it works in this book. Cabin in the Storm tackles some dark themes, and both Gavin and Coraline are healing from very tragic pasts, so their romance feels like a win they both deserved.
May 1, 2026
Girl, what the fuck?
April 3, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was short and punchy, and it had me hooked from the start! If you’re looking for a less than 300-page contemporary dark romance with paranormal elements, this is definitely for you.
We follow Coraline, an artist whose life gets completely derailed after discovering something that changes everything. She ends up traveling to a small town in Alaska for an event, but when a massive storm rolls in, things take a turn… and she finds herself stranded in a remote cabin for quite a while.
Cue the forced proximity deliciousness.
Our MMC is a dark, broody, ex-military man (Lexie really said we’re getting our military fix 😌), and the tension between them is chef’s kiss. Add in ghosts, eerie happenings, and a serial killer on the loose and oh, Coraline also has a stalker?!and it becomes such a fun, chaotic ride.
I genuinely had such a good time reading this. It was engaging, atmospheric, and perfectly bingeable in one sitting. I love Lexie’s writing style!! it just flows so easily and pulls you in without trying too hard.
Thank you, Lexie, for the opportunity to ARC read this!
This was short and punchy, and it had me hooked from the start! If you’re looking for a less than 300-page contemporary dark romance with paranormal elements, this is definitely for you.
We follow Coraline, an artist whose life gets completely derailed after discovering something that changes everything. She ends up traveling to a small town in Alaska for an event, but when a massive storm rolls in, things take a turn… and she finds herself stranded in a remote cabin for quite a while.
Cue the forced proximity deliciousness.
Our MMC is a dark, broody, ex-military man (Lexie really said we’re getting our military fix 😌), and the tension between them is chef’s kiss. Add in ghosts, eerie happenings, and a serial killer on the loose and oh, Coraline also has a stalker?!and it becomes such a fun, chaotic ride.
I genuinely had such a good time reading this. It was engaging, atmospheric, and perfectly bingeable in one sitting. I love Lexie’s writing style!! it just flows so easily and pulls you in without trying too hard.
Thank you, Lexie, for the opportunity to ARC read this!
May 25, 2026
This had a really promising premise, but it didn’t quite land for me. It felt like too many genres were packed into one story… thriller, mystery, paranormal, dark romance, serial killer mystery, OW drama, even mental health rep; so it became hard to know where the focus was. I wasn’t fully drawn to the writing style, and while the pacing kept things moving, the mystery felt a bit surface-level, especially the motive behind the death threats, which felt very shallow and almost dropped in out of nowhere. The paranormal elements also didn’t really make sense to me and felt unnecessary. The story could have worked just as well without them.
It still somehow kept me entertained, mainly because of the pacing. If you want a quick, entertaining read, it does the job, but don’t go in expecting a strong or tightly crafted plot.
Thank you to the author for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
It still somehow kept me entertained, mainly because of the pacing. If you want a quick, entertaining read, it does the job, but don’t go in expecting a strong or tightly crafted plot.
Thank you to the author for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
May 16, 2026
Devoured in 72 hours and loved every second of it
Did Not Finish
May 20, 2026DNF… I uhhh just… nope.
April 18, 2026
I received this book as an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
“Your art speaks words without a voice. It evokes emotions I didn’t know I had. You make me feel less alone. And most of all, you make me feel like I can conjure dreams and not just nightmares.”
From the moment I read this quote, I just wanted to keep reading.
Coraline is someone who completely loses herself in her art. She’s ambitious, hopeful, and driven… until her life suddenly turns upside down. Hoping to find herself again (and the connection she had with her art), she goes to Sleepy Coldwater, a small town in Alaska.
That’s where she meets the mysterious Gavin and due to a snowstorm, they end up stuck there together.
I really enjoyed this story. At first, it feels a little predictable, but don’t let that fool you. There are some really great plot twists that I didn’t fully see coming.
Gavin is intense, but in a way that allows Coraline to truly be herself, which I loved. Their dynamic just works.
And then there’s Merelyn… honestly, from the very first moment, I couldn’t help but love her.
Lexie’s writing style is smooth and easy to read. The smut is well done and subtle, never over the top, which I personally really appreciated. She also paints a vivid picture of Sleepy Coldwater and the side characters are well developed.
And then that plot twist toward the end… wow. I genuinely loved it. It caught me off guard in a good way and I’m always a fan of books that manage to surprise me like that.
I truly enjoyed this book and want to say so much more… but I don’t want to spoil anything. I definitely recommend reading this book and experiencing it for yourself.
“Your art speaks words without a voice. It evokes emotions I didn’t know I had. You make me feel less alone. And most of all, you make me feel like I can conjure dreams and not just nightmares.”
From the moment I read this quote, I just wanted to keep reading.
Coraline is someone who completely loses herself in her art. She’s ambitious, hopeful, and driven… until her life suddenly turns upside down. Hoping to find herself again (and the connection she had with her art), she goes to Sleepy Coldwater, a small town in Alaska.
That’s where she meets the mysterious Gavin and due to a snowstorm, they end up stuck there together.
I really enjoyed this story. At first, it feels a little predictable, but don’t let that fool you. There are some really great plot twists that I didn’t fully see coming.
Gavin is intense, but in a way that allows Coraline to truly be herself, which I loved. Their dynamic just works.
And then there’s Merelyn… honestly, from the very first moment, I couldn’t help but love her.
Lexie’s writing style is smooth and easy to read. The smut is well done and subtle, never over the top, which I personally really appreciated. She also paints a vivid picture of Sleepy Coldwater and the side characters are well developed.
And then that plot twist toward the end… wow. I genuinely loved it. It caught me off guard in a good way and I’m always a fan of books that manage to surprise me like that.
I truly enjoyed this book and want to say so much more… but I don’t want to spoil anything. I definitely recommend reading this book and experiencing it for yourself.
June 3, 2026
“What are you doing?” I whisper. “I’m looking at you, sweetheart.” “Why?” “Because I can’t seem to stop.”
well...alright...that was...a mess?😅😅
it felt like i had a bunch of tropes and genres just thrown at me at once. you have paranormal, enemies to lovers, mystery, and dark romance. it was just so quick that i blinked and it was over and not in a good way. i closed the book utterly confused.🙃
if the author wanted so much mystery and paranoia, i don't understand why the book wasn't a little longer. it was just sped through like a freight train, and then it was like, "yay, the end." HUH??
also...he was kind of a love bomber. 😬 i didn't like how he didn't let her say no, either.
for example,
“Do you know what it’s like to watch your family be ripped apart in front of you?” his voice trembles.
“Do you know what it’s like to watch the only family you have left die in front of you? Twice?” he roars. His mother and now Merelyn.
Quivering, I look away. I’m a coward. “What if I told you that when I look at you, it feels like home?” I shut my lids tight.
I can’t look at him as he falls apart.
like...is it just me, or does that seem kind of "stay with me because i'm so broken" energy? and kind of manipulative ?? 😑🤨🙂↔️ this book just didn't do it for me. 😕
“Coraline. You are more than just beautiful. That word doesn’t do your beauty justice. You’re celestial. Out of this world, so goddamn celestial.”
“You are so fucking perfect because you’re you.
'I’m obsessed already and so fucking fucked. She makes me smile just by breathing.'
April 21, 2026
4 ⭐️
3 🌶️
Cabin in the Storm pulled me in fast with the atmosphere, isolation, and tension. It was palpable. The premise felt fresh and I genuinely loved how unpredictable it was. It kept me guessing in a way that made it hard to put down, especially in the first 70–80%. The emotional moments also hit. There were scenes that felt soft, intimate, and really grounded the relationship, which made me want to root for them. But as the story progressed, a few things started pulling me out of it...
The third act decisions were tough for me to fully get behind. I understand the intention (growth, healing, they have to choose each other, all of that makes sense and I’m here for it), but some choices felt rushed or a little out of sync with everything that had just happened (emotionally speaking). It made it harder to stay connected to the FMC.
There were also a handful of continuity/timeline things that stood out. While these were small details, it was enough to take me out. I’m cursed with an eye for detail, I guess. Additionally, toward the end, some reveals and plot elements felt underexplained, which left me with more questions than I expected. Lastly, there were a few moments that could’ve been impactful but got interrupted by spice not placed well (IMHO), so that didn’t quite land for me. I wanted to sit in those emotions a little longer.
The Verdict:
A gripping, atmospheric read that hooked me early and kept me invested, even if the ending didn’t fully land for me. This was such a strong, unique read with a gripping setup and a lot to love (it just lost a bit of its footing for me toward the end). It is still worth reading if you like:
– isolated settings
– suspense with romance
– morally complex characters
– “something is off here” vibes
The Aftermath:
Confused… but intrigued. Worthwhile to say I am still thinking about it… and honestly, that counts for something.
So thankful for the ARC thanks!!
3 🌶️
Cabin in the Storm pulled me in fast with the atmosphere, isolation, and tension. It was palpable. The premise felt fresh and I genuinely loved how unpredictable it was. It kept me guessing in a way that made it hard to put down, especially in the first 70–80%. The emotional moments also hit. There were scenes that felt soft, intimate, and really grounded the relationship, which made me want to root for them. But as the story progressed, a few things started pulling me out of it...
The third act decisions were tough for me to fully get behind. I understand the intention (growth, healing, they have to choose each other, all of that makes sense and I’m here for it), but some choices felt rushed or a little out of sync with everything that had just happened (emotionally speaking). It made it harder to stay connected to the FMC.
There were also a handful of continuity/timeline things that stood out. While these were small details, it was enough to take me out. I’m cursed with an eye for detail, I guess. Additionally, toward the end, some reveals and plot elements felt underexplained, which left me with more questions than I expected. Lastly, there were a few moments that could’ve been impactful but got interrupted by spice not placed well (IMHO), so that didn’t quite land for me. I wanted to sit in those emotions a little longer.
The Verdict:
A gripping, atmospheric read that hooked me early and kept me invested, even if the ending didn’t fully land for me. This was such a strong, unique read with a gripping setup and a lot to love (it just lost a bit of its footing for me toward the end). It is still worth reading if you like:
– isolated settings
– suspense with romance
– morally complex characters
– “something is off here” vibes
The Aftermath:
Confused… but intrigued. Worthwhile to say I am still thinking about it… and honestly, that counts for something.
So thankful for the ARC thanks!!
April 29, 2026
I dare you to read The Cabin in The Storm. It is officially out in the world today complete with a game of truth or dare between the two MCs that you’re not going to want to miss. How does a grumpy ex bull rider X artist who happens to find herself trapped with said grump in his cabin during a snowstorm sound?
“What are you doing?” I whisper.
“I’m looking at you, sweetheart.”
“Why?”
“Because I can’t seem to stop.”
Gavin and Coraline *swoon* these two had all the tension. It was radiating off the pages. When the grumpy man who has isolated himself finally finds someone who makes him feel again 🥹
“I felt something. And something when you’ve been a numb soul is everything.”
And surprisingly enough feeling something escalated rather quickly….
“I’m going to come right now in my damn pants because I’m so fucking pathetic for you.” 🤭
And don’t even get me started on when things began to really heat up…
“Do you want to talk? Or do you want to get fucked? Because Liam’s wife is my whore tonight,” 🥵
This book was so fast paced I couldn’t put it down. It had stalkers (good and bad ones), wild life you don’t want to have a run in with, ghosts, obsession, a car crash, forced proximity and shed hunting in the woods. All the things you need for some wild times in the Alaskan wilderness.
“What are you doing?” I whisper.
“I’m looking at you, sweetheart.”
“Why?”
“Because I can’t seem to stop.”
Gavin and Coraline *swoon* these two had all the tension. It was radiating off the pages. When the grumpy man who has isolated himself finally finds someone who makes him feel again 🥹
“I felt something. And something when you’ve been a numb soul is everything.”
And surprisingly enough feeling something escalated rather quickly….
“I’m going to come right now in my damn pants because I’m so fucking pathetic for you.” 🤭
And don’t even get me started on when things began to really heat up…
“Do you want to talk? Or do you want to get fucked? Because Liam’s wife is my whore tonight,” 🥵
This book was so fast paced I couldn’t put it down. It had stalkers (good and bad ones), wild life you don’t want to have a run in with, ghosts, obsession, a car crash, forced proximity and shed hunting in the woods. All the things you need for some wild times in the Alaskan wilderness.
June 5, 2026
In hindsight, I should've DNF'd this the moment I started asking myself
"What the fvck is this writing?"
Because if I had, then I could've rated it 1 star. The writing was that horrible. But noooo, I was too stubborn to quit since it's under 280 pages—goddamn felt like 680.
So 2 stars: one for that gorgeous cover, and one for my suffering bc this shit was a chore.
The writing gave me whiplash. I CAN'T— there's this scene where at first she was battling a snowstorm, then suddenly she's running from a moose, then she's making eye contact with a wolf, and the next thing you know, she's staring at an avalanche. LIKE, PICK A STRUGGLE WHAT THE FVCK?!
Then there's also that scene at 90% where she said "He moved...on?" GIRL, BE FOR FVCKING REAL?! You left the man, ignored his calls and voicemails, then the second you see him pursuing his dream and hanging out with an old fling, you're suddenly heartbroken? WHAT?! MAKE IT MAKE SENSE.
Whatever. I don't want to waste any more of my time on this book than I already have.
Gavin Ariksen and Coraline Rosa
- stalker mmc x artist fmc
- small town in alaska
- cabin in the mountains
- snowy holiday setting
- stuck in a snowstorm/blizzard
- married fmc
- cheating husband (not the mmc)
- haunted cabin
- she sees ghosts (meh)
- forced proximity
- traumatic past
- depression
So 2 stars: one for that gorgeous cover, and one for my suffering bc this shit was a chore.
The writing gave me whiplash. I CAN'T— there's this scene where at first she was battling a snowstorm, then suddenly she's running from a moose, then she's making eye contact with a wolf, and the next thing you know, she's staring at an avalanche. LIKE, PICK A STRUGGLE WHAT THE FVCK?!
Then there's also that scene at 90% where she said "He moved...on?" GIRL, BE FOR FVCKING REAL?! You left the man, ignored his calls and voicemails, then the second you see him pursuing his dream and hanging out with an old fling, you're suddenly heartbroken? WHAT?! MAKE IT MAKE SENSE.
Whatever. I don't want to waste any more of my time on this book than I already have.
Gavin Ariksen and Coraline Rosa
- stalker mmc x artist fmc
- small town in alaska
- cabin in the mountains
- snowy holiday setting
- stuck in a snowstorm/blizzard
- married fmc
- cheating husband (not the mmc)
- haunted cabin
- she sees ghosts (meh)
- forced proximity
- traumatic past
- depression
April 27, 2026
⭐️⭐️ ⭐️⭐️ (4/5)
I received this book as an ARC, and it ended up being such a great surprise!
One of my favorite things was definitely the relationship between Cora and Gavin. Cora didn’t win me over right away, but she grew on me so much throughout the story — I found myself understanding and loving her by the end. And Gavin… impossible not to love. A grumpy MMC with trauma who’s also deeply in love? Sign me in.
The setting is also something I loved : a cabin isolated from the world, surrounded by a storm, in the nature.. I felt like I could be there!
The author’s writing style is very engaging and easy to read. It’s one of those books you just can’t put down once you start. There’s also a mystery woven into the story, which kept me constantly forming theories and I really enjoyed it!
Emotionally, I connected a lot with Gavin. His trauma is well developed, and I genuinely felt empathy for everything he went through!
I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys romantic stories with intensity, constant action, a touch of the supernatural, and a good mystery.
I had such a nice time reading it!!
I received this book as an ARC, and it ended up being such a great surprise!
One of my favorite things was definitely the relationship between Cora and Gavin. Cora didn’t win me over right away, but she grew on me so much throughout the story — I found myself understanding and loving her by the end. And Gavin… impossible not to love. A grumpy MMC with trauma who’s also deeply in love? Sign me in.
The setting is also something I loved : a cabin isolated from the world, surrounded by a storm, in the nature.. I felt like I could be there!
The author’s writing style is very engaging and easy to read. It’s one of those books you just can’t put down once you start. There’s also a mystery woven into the story, which kept me constantly forming theories and I really enjoyed it!
Emotionally, I connected a lot with Gavin. His trauma is well developed, and I genuinely felt empathy for everything he went through!
I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys romantic stories with intensity, constant action, a touch of the supernatural, and a good mystery.
I had such a nice time reading it!!
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC Review: The Cabin in the Storm by Lexie Axelson
⭐️: 3
🌶: 3
I signed up for this one because the premise sounded so interesting, and I’ve had several of Lexie’s other books on my TBR for a while now. I really wanted this one to be a hit for me, and while there were definitely some solid moments, I ended up feeling pretty conflicted overall.
The story had a fast pace and an atmospheric setup that immediately pulled me in. The ghostly/paranormal elements were also a really fun touch and added an extra layer of mystery to the story that I enjoyed. Those moments helped give the book a unique vibe and kept me curious about where things were headed, but somewhere along the way it lost me. The romance felt a little too insta-love for my personal taste. I don’t usually mind that trope- especially in fantasy or fated mates style stories, but here I struggled to fully connect with Coraline and Gavin as a couple. Even with more of Gavin’s backstory later on, I still wanted more emotional development between them.
There were moments that stood out and kept me reading, especially some of the tension, twists, and the ending. Gavin definitely had some memorable lines, and the chemistry was there. The spice was enjoyable.
I’ll be honest, I considered DNFing a few times because I never felt completely hooked, which surprised me since I usually love fast-paced books. I’m still not entirely sure why this one didn’t fully land for me, but sometimes it really is just a matter of timing and connection.
BUT! Can we talk about that cover? Because it is genuinely one of the prettiest covers I’ve ever seen. Honestly...I may still need a physical copy for the shelf alone 🫣
Even though this wasn’t a favorite, I still want to try more from Lexie because Scarred Executioners and Mariposa are both still high on my TBR.
⭐️: 3
🌶: 3
I signed up for this one because the premise sounded so interesting, and I’ve had several of Lexie’s other books on my TBR for a while now. I really wanted this one to be a hit for me, and while there were definitely some solid moments, I ended up feeling pretty conflicted overall.
The story had a fast pace and an atmospheric setup that immediately pulled me in. The ghostly/paranormal elements were also a really fun touch and added an extra layer of mystery to the story that I enjoyed. Those moments helped give the book a unique vibe and kept me curious about where things were headed, but somewhere along the way it lost me. The romance felt a little too insta-love for my personal taste. I don’t usually mind that trope- especially in fantasy or fated mates style stories, but here I struggled to fully connect with Coraline and Gavin as a couple. Even with more of Gavin’s backstory later on, I still wanted more emotional development between them.
There were moments that stood out and kept me reading, especially some of the tension, twists, and the ending. Gavin definitely had some memorable lines, and the chemistry was there. The spice was enjoyable.
I’ll be honest, I considered DNFing a few times because I never felt completely hooked, which surprised me since I usually love fast-paced books. I’m still not entirely sure why this one didn’t fully land for me, but sometimes it really is just a matter of timing and connection.
BUT! Can we talk about that cover? Because it is genuinely one of the prettiest covers I’ve ever seen. Honestly...I may still need a physical copy for the shelf alone 🫣
Even though this wasn’t a favorite, I still want to try more from Lexie because Scarred Executioners and Mariposa are both still high on my TBR.
April 29, 2026
ARC REVIEW
First of all, I’d like to thank the author for choosing me for her book, even though I wasn’t able to publish this before its release.
That said, here is my opinion:
At the beginning, I was really on edge because what happened to our protagonist is something no one should ever have to go through. Liam could have died right away and it wouldn’t have made any difference 😂.
The story of an artist who ends up in a cabin is definitely very creative.
I loved our male protagonist, Gavin — a very grumpy man, but with the heart of a golden retriever.
The action in the book felt quite fast-paced to me; there wasn’t really a moment to pause without something happening.
The interaction between the protagonists is well done, and I really enjoyed their dynamic. Their individual introductions are also handled well.
I only found the ending a little rushed, but that doesn’t take away from everything else the author has already accustomed us to.
Hope to read more from this author 😁
4,5⭐
2,5 🔥
First of all, I’d like to thank the author for choosing me for her book, even though I wasn’t able to publish this before its release.
That said, here is my opinion:
At the beginning, I was really on edge because what happened to our protagonist is something no one should ever have to go through. Liam could have died right away and it wouldn’t have made any difference 😂.
The story of an artist who ends up in a cabin is definitely very creative.
I loved our male protagonist, Gavin — a very grumpy man, but with the heart of a golden retriever.
The action in the book felt quite fast-paced to me; there wasn’t really a moment to pause without something happening.
The interaction between the protagonists is well done, and I really enjoyed their dynamic. Their individual introductions are also handled well.
I only found the ending a little rushed, but that doesn’t take away from everything else the author has already accustomed us to.
Hope to read more from this author 😁
4,5⭐
2,5 🔥
April 28, 2026
Listen… I loved Mariposa and a couple of her other books, but this, this wasn’t for me. At all.
It felt like a woman scorned writing about what she imagines it would be like after she leaves her asshole husband. There were too many words. Like everything the author was thinking just went onto paper, without making sure it aligned with the theme, the characters, or the setting. The spice was written in a way that didn’t feel natural. Too many different things were described at once that felt too forced. The weeping pussy and use of the word majestic to describe it was sooo cringe 😅
The plot was promising and I loved the idea that this woman found her spark and confidence back after being married to a narcissist, verbally and emotionally abusive, cheating husband. I loved that both characters were able to help each other heal and find happiness again, I just wasn’t a fan of the way it was all written 😅 I also wish the advertised paranormal aspect had been delved into a little better. I expected more from it and in the end felt like the book could’ve totally done without it.
It felt like a woman scorned writing about what she imagines it would be like after she leaves her asshole husband. There were too many words. Like everything the author was thinking just went onto paper, without making sure it aligned with the theme, the characters, or the setting. The spice was written in a way that didn’t feel natural. Too many different things were described at once that felt too forced. The weeping pussy and use of the word majestic to describe it was sooo cringe 😅
The plot was promising and I loved the idea that this woman found her spark and confidence back after being married to a narcissist, verbally and emotionally abusive, cheating husband. I loved that both characters were able to help each other heal and find happiness again, I just wasn’t a fan of the way it was all written 😅 I also wish the advertised paranormal aspect had been delved into a little better. I expected more from it and in the end felt like the book could’ve totally done without it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 6, 2026
I’m sad.
The release date for this got pushed back quite a few times which I was fine with because I love Lexie… but now I’m wondering what I waited for…
This would’ve been a better winter novella. It fell really flat. Why was our FMC so obsessed with her cheating ex and to the point of speaking about him during the intimate scene? Killed it for me.
also… let me get this straight… she was chased by a moose, then almost attacked by a pack of wolves, then covered by an avalanche all within minutes of each other?
This book was so confusing but had sooo much potential since Lexie is such an amazing writer.
Lexie, I love and support your work forever. Can’t wait for more books! Always wanting to be honest with my reviews.
The release date for this got pushed back quite a few times which I was fine with because I love Lexie… but now I’m wondering what I waited for…
This would’ve been a better winter novella. It fell really flat. Why was our FMC so obsessed with her cheating ex and to the point of speaking about him during the intimate scene? Killed it for me.
also… let me get this straight… she was chased by a moose, then almost attacked by a pack of wolves, then covered by an avalanche all within minutes of each other?
This book was so confusing but had sooo much potential since Lexie is such an amazing writer.
Lexie, I love and support your work forever. Can’t wait for more books! Always wanting to be honest with my reviews.
May 24, 2026
I really wanted to love this because I enjoyed Mariposa so much, but unfortunately this one just wasn’t for me. I struggled to get into it from the beginning and never fully connected with the story. There were chapters upon chapters where it felt like nothing was really happening, and I kept waiting for the plot to pick up or for something to pull me in. Then when things did happen, it felt like trope after trope was being thrown in rather than the story naturally unfolding. It felt very much like “let’s add this, and this, and this” instead of a plot that flowed smoothly. Sadly, the pacing and lack of connection to the story made this a miss for me.
June 2, 2026
I LOVED this book more than I thought I was. The suspense, the drama, the plot twist?? I loved it. I am a little confused though, and maybe I just missed it, who ran her off the road and who did she see after the accident before she passed out. And then who was chasing her when they went shed hunting. Was she seeing his dad? I feel like that’s the only part I’m still confused about and maybe just missed it. Just a little hole in the plot possibly?
I think my main “issue” (not really an issue) I had with this book was it was just a little too over descriptive with things that didn’t need to be described that made it feel like it dragged certain paragraphs.
With this, all I gotta say is fuck Liam, Maya & Lily
I think my main “issue” (not really an issue) I had with this book was it was just a little too over descriptive with things that didn’t need to be described that made it feel like it dragged certain paragraphs.
With this, all I gotta say is fuck Liam, Maya & Lily
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 5, 2026
I could not put this book down! The main characters, the plot twists, the spice it was all so good. Ms. Lexi did her thing. This books was ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and the spice was 🌶️🌶️🌶️.
I have read couple other books of Lexi’s and I just love how the ones I’ve read have my home state Texas in them and a little Latin representation. She is quickly becoming a favorite author.
This was an arc read and I am beyond thankful.
I have read couple other books of Lexi’s and I just love how the ones I’ve read have my home state Texas in them and a little Latin representation. She is quickly becoming a favorite author.
This was an arc read and I am beyond thankful.
Did Not Finish
May 16, 2026dnf @ 26%. she gets chased by a moose, followed by an attack by wolves, followed by being buried by an avalanche…. all within one page. i was waiting for her to wake up, because surely that was crazy, and unrealistic AF, but nope. 😭
I should have known when at the start she mentioned driving to her small apartment, only to end up parking at her full on house. 😅my fault for continuing to read it.
I should have known when at the start she mentioned driving to her small apartment, only to end up parking at her full on house. 😅my fault for continuing to read it.
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