[PRE-ORDER] Release Me (New Haven, #5) by J.L. Seegars

Release Date: 11/17/2026

second chance romance • forced proximity • friends-to-lovers • protective hero • emotional romance

For Nadia, New Haven was never supposed to be a place where she could finally feel safe, let alone a place where she might find someone worth trusting. She has learned not to expect much from life, but Sebastian sees something in her that makes him determined to give her reasons to hope again.

When their paths cross, Sebastian is drawn to Nadia with a certainty he cannot explain. He sees the sadness behind her eyes and the strength it takes to keep moving forward, and he is willing to make her battles his own. As their connection deepens, Nadia must decide whether she can risk believing in a love that asks her to want more than survival.

The Vibe

Emotionally intense and deeply romantic, Release Me centers on a heroine who has learned to protect herself by expecting nothing and a hero who is determined to show her that she deserves more.

Nadia's guarded nature gives the romance an emotional depth from the start. She has survived circumstances that have taught her not to trust easily, while Sebastian approaches her with a fierce sense of devotion and an unwavering desire to keep her safe.

Their relationship brings together tenderness, chemistry, and the push and pull of learning to let someone in. With New Haven as the backdrop, the story delivers the emotionally layered romance J.L. Seegars is known for, pairing a vulnerable heroine with a deeply devoted hero.

Perfect for readers who love Black romance, protective heroes, emotional healing, found family, and high-heat contemporary romance with plenty of heart.

Spice Level

•  🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️  (4/5)

Tropes & Tags

• Contemporary romance
• Black romance
• Second chance romance
• Friends-to-lovers
• Forced proximity
• Protective hero
• Devoted hero
• Found family
• Emotional healing
• Class difference
• Super-rich hero
• Strong emotional connection
• Dual perspective
• High-heat romance
• Explicit open-door romance

Books in Series (In Order)

• Restore Me, #1
  
• Revive Me, Part One: The Act, #2
  
• Revive Me, Part Two: The Affair, #3
  
• Revive Me, Part Three: The Apology, #4
  
• Release Me, #5
  
• Reclaim Me, #6

Please note: This is a pre-order item and will not be available for pickup or shipment until the official release date. You’ll receive a notification as soon as your order is ready.

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