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We Can Again (Silent Journey 3) by Lenna Phoenix-review

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We Can Again (Silent Journey 3) by Lenna Phoenix-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date March 27, 2026

When a mysterious “astronaut” walks into her favorite bar, art teacher Maya Gershawn does what she does best: creates a perfect one-night fantasy where her lupus doesn’t exist.

But when Zachary shows up as her new classroom partner—sharing her cramped trailer and watching her every move—Maya’s carefully hidden world threatens to shatter.

Between her principal’s war on her curriculum, her mother’s mortifying public crusade about Maya’s illness, and Zachary’s dangerously addictive presence, Maya’s control is slipping. The ferret she rescued during a hurricane might be the only thing keeping her sane.

Zachary Becker abandoned Silicon Valley for a teaching dream, but he wasn’t prepared for Maya—brilliant, stubborn, and determined to handle everything alone even as her body betrays her. When her secret explodes across social media and lands her in the hospital, Zachary must convince her that love doesn’t mean losing herself.

A swoony romance about finding someone who sees all of you—even the parts you’ve been hiding—and loves you not despite them, but because of them.

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REVIEW:WE CAN AGAIN is the fifth instalment in Lenna Phoenix’s contemporary, adult SILENT JOURNEY romance series focusing on a tight-knit group of friends, who are all privately enduring different medical conditions, all brought together by a mutual love for knitting. This is science teacher Zachary Becker and art teacher Maya Gershawn’s story line. WE CAN AGAIN can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Zachary and Maya) WE CAN AGAIN follows in the wake of the arrival of new teacher Zachary Becker, the man with whom Maya will fall in love. Maya loves and dreads the first day of school in equal amounts but never expected to come face to face with with her future in the guise of Zachary Becker, an almost one-night stand earlier that summer. A destructive hurricane, a new principal, and a lack of useable rooms finds Zachary and Maya sharing teaching space, that will bring our couple closer together but from the outset Maya finds herself the target of not only the principal, but someone else who is determined to see our heroine fail, and in doing so, causing enough stress to send Maya into a flare.

The world building focuses on Maya’s struggle with Lupus, both emotional and physical, as she battles not only threats from an unknown source but threats to health and happiness, including her mother’s need to expose the reality of everyday life.

The relationship between Maya and Zachary begins as an almost one-night stand that slowly turns into something more. Assigned to the same classroom, brings our couple closer together but a mutual teaching opportunity solidifies both a partnership and future relationship. There are no $ex scenes, everything is implied.

The colorful and familiar secondary and supporting characters include several of the previous story lines couples and characters-Flick, Hannah, Devin, Alexis. We are introduced to new principal Trevor Delaney, and teacher Dave Anderson, as well as Zachary’s friend Tim Nettleson.

WE CAN AGAIN is a story of power and control, secrets and lies, jealousy and betrayal, illness and struggle, acceptance and love. the character driven premise is captivating and emotional ; the romance is subtle; the characters are charismatic and determined.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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We Can Stay (Silent Journey 2) by Lenna Phoenix-review

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We Can Stay (Silent Journey 2) by Lenna Phoenix-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date November 3, 2024

“You need to take it easy and reduce your stress.”

Not the words any small business owner wants to hear—especially when said business is already struggling.

Felicity “Flick” Patel is determined to make her yarn dyeing endeavor a success, even if she has to fight her biggest enemy to do so…

Herself.

She doesn’t need anything else to get in the way of achieving her dream. Not the competition, not the economy, and especially not some little kitten she found and has no idea what to do with.

Working with animals has always been a passion for veterinarian Sebastian Blum.

When feisty Flick comes into his practice with a kitten in tow, he sees not one, but two wounded animals that he wants to help. The kitten, he’s sure, is going to be much easier. Because Flick is a walking mystery—inviting him in and pushing him away at the same time.

He wants her to trust him with her secrets…can he show her the truth won’t scare him away?

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REVIEW: WE CAN STAY is the second instalment in Lenna Phoenix’ s contemporary, adult SILENT JOURNEY erotic, romance series focusing on a group of women with chronic health problems. This is yarn dyer Felicity ‘Flick’ Patel, and veterinarian Dr. Sebastian Blum’s story line. WE CAN STAY can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story line is revealed where necessary.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Flick and Sebastian) WE CAN STAY follows the building romance and relationship between our story line couple. A walk in the rain, a lost kitten and a visit to the local vet finds Felicity ‘Flick’ Patel face to face with her future in the guise of Dr. Sebastian Blum, the local veterinarian but Flick struggles with a chronic illness, and she battles between head and heart with the amount of information she reveals to the people in her life. As a member of the Chronic Pain Crafters Club, Flick feels a kinship with the women in the group but she often needs and wants her privacy without having anyone else interfere.

The world building follows the building romance and relationship between our story line couple, as well as Sebastian’s need to do it all. Both Flick and Sebastian are overextended and exhausted, resulting in shortened tempers, and a loss of faith in their growing relationship. The $ex scenes are intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

The secondary and supporting characters include several veterinarian clients of Pine Island, as well as CPCC members Hannah, Maya and Alexis; and Sebastian’s brother Ben who struggles with his brother’s constant need to work.

WE CAN STAY is a story of chronic illness, secrets and lies, family and friendships, relationships and love. The premise is captivating-once again, most of the conflict is personal; the romance is seductive and passionate ; the characters are determined but Flick’s attitude was a bit off-putting. Also, I am not a fan of the nickname ‘Flick’ -just feels out of place.

Click HERE for Sandy’s review of book one WE CAN FOREVER

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Reviewed by Sandy

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WE CAN FOREVER (Silent Journey 1) by Lenna Phoenix-review

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WE CAN FOREVER (Silent Journey 1) by Lenna Phoenix-review

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ABOUT THE BOOK: Release Date September 4, 2024

Michael Greer is a second-generation fire chief and a single dad of a precocious 11-year old, so there’s not much that scares him.

(Admittedly, more because of the second than the first.)

When Pine Island’s new craft shop owner accidentally backs into his car, he takes that in stride too. And does what any fire chief would do.

Invite her out on a date.

It doesn’t take long to figure out that Hannah Lewis is gorgeous, quirky, smart as hell, and…hiding something.

Hannah has learned the hard way to keep the truth about her life as hush-hush as possible.

At best, people don’t understand. At worst, they call her lazy or a liar.

Better to just keep her secrets to herself and keep her distance from almost everybody.

But this tiny town’s sexy fire chief won’t seem to accept her attempt at solitude. He keeps showing up all patient and witty and a great dad. Everything Hannah has ever hoped for if she allowed herself to admit it.

He says he’s ready to fight her battles with her.

Will he still feel that way when he finds out the truth?

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REVIEW: WE CAN FOREVER is the first instalment in Lenna Phoenix’s contemporary, adult SILENT JOURNEY romance series focusing on the small town and people of Pine Island. This is former teacher turned crafter Hannah Lewis, and fire chief / single father Michael Greer’s story line.

Told from dual first person perspectives (Hannah and Michael) WE CAN FOREVER follows the building romance and relationships between Hannah Lewis and Michael Greer. Hannah Lewis moved to Pine Island for the slower pace and to start her own business including a weekly group of like minded crafters and individuals, a support group for Chronic Pain sufferers. Meeting Pine Island’s fire chief Michael Greer was an added bonus but Michael’s life was often dangerous, and Hannah struggled with her own secrets and private affairs. As their relationship slowly turns into something more, Hannah begins to back away, fearing losing the man with whom she is falling in love.

The world building focuses on Hannah’s growing business and her personal health; Michael’s struggle to step out of his father’s shadow; the over protective nature of family; and the busy bodies of small town life.

The relationship between Hannah and Michael begins as a blind date. Michael’s sister is part of Hannah’s support group, and Hannah is the newcomer on Pine Island. Michael is the single, sexy, handsome fire chief, and Hannah struggles to keep up with her love life and health, going forward. The $ex scenes are limited but intimate and passionate without the use of over the top, sexually graphic language and text.

There is a large ensemble cast of secondary and supporting characters most of whom live and work on Pine Island. We are introduced to several members of Hannah’s knitting/support group including yarn dyer Flick, art teacher Maya, food blogger Alexis; Hannah’s aunt Carol, and Michael’s daughter Katie, sister Jenny, mother Cynthia, and his friend and mechanic Nathan. Flick’s story is next.

WE CAN FOREVER is a story of secrets, chronic illness, family and friendships, acceptance and love. The premise is endearing and engaging-most of the conflict is personal; the romance is impassioned; the characters are charismatic and charming.

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Reviewed by Sandy

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