Levi (The Laurel Springs Fish & Wildlife 1) by Laramie Briscoe-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date January 23, 2026

He’s been waiting for his chance. She’s finally ready to take it.

Levi Harrison

Being the youngest in a generational law enforcement family means everyone else is always up in my business. Instead of joining the police department, I decide to branch out. Fish and Wildlife is really where my heart is.

My mom loves it because she believes it’s safer.

My dad just appreciates that I’m continuing the legacy.

My sister enjoys telling people she pisses off that her dad and brother carry weapons.

What none of them know is that my partner, Dakota, and I are undercover on one of the most dangerous operations that Laurel Springs has ever seen. And in the midst of that, I’m protecting the one woman I’ve always wanted, Magnolia Grace, from her husband who has his hands in all of it.

Magnolia Grace Handler

Life should be perfect for me. My business as a treat maker for the town of Laurel Springs has taken off. I’ve finally decided to leave my husband, who hurt me in ways I’ve never been able to talk about publicly, and I’m coming into my own as a woman about to hit her thirties.

But just when I find my footing, my husband threatens to crush it all.

In steps my best friend’s little brother. I’ve always known Levi Harrison as Molly’s little brother, but when he offers protection I don’t want to ask for but desperately need, I start to see him as the man who could change my life forever.

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REVIEW:The first book in a fantastic new series, Levi starts us out with the Laurel Springs Fish & Wildlife by Laramie Briscoe. No major trigger warnings, but as always check for your own mental well being.

This book is a kind of throwback as Levi is the son of Mason from the Moonshine Task Force series. The whole of the family are police in one manner or another, and Levi takes up the reins as well, just in a different branch. He is Fish & Wildlife, hence the name. And there the story begins. Levi and Magnolia are our main leads, they share a history together that makes their chemistry flow easy and their romance story almost feel foretold. Levi has had a crush on Magnolia since his early teen years, he’s spent time with her growing up as she is his sister’s best friend. Magnolia is in the throes of a horrible divorce from a man that isn’t worth her time, let alone her love. Here is where the story really starts to unfold. Levi and Magnolia slowly form a new bond of friendship and then love from their shared past and their new kindled love and protection of one another.

Levi and Magnolia were such a good read. As a long time fan of the author I enjoy the way her characters bond with one another and the growth they experience when they finally feel safe to do so. For fans of Laurel Springs and the characters we have come to love so much, this is a great addition to an ever growing world. I look forward to seeing what the author has in store for the rest of the series.

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Reviewed by Sarah

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Laramie Briscoe is the USA Today & Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author of over 30 books.

When she’s not writing alpha males who seriously love their women, she loves spending time with friends, reading, and marathoning shows on Netflix.

Laramie lives in Bowling Green, KY with her husband and an adorable dog named Gus.