Reviewed by Anna Lynn

TITLE:  Level Up

SERIES:  Reigns Brothers

AUTHOR:  Kindle Alexander

PUBLISHER:  Kindle Alexander Inc.

LENGTH:  254 Pages

RELEASE DATE:  July 12, 2022

BLURB:

Duncan “Ducky” Reigns, metalhead and hardcore gamer, has spent his life railing against the establishment. But now when he looks at himself in the mirror that’s not the person he sees. Though he and his brother have worked hard to create a successful multi-million- dollar company, he’s lost himself and his identity in the process.

Chad Reeves, successful in his own right, has achieved every goal he’s set for himself. But living up to the legacy of his uber-successful father feels like an impossible task. When the heavy burden of a lifelong secret begins to unravel, he’s forced to face the truth. He’s lacking in what matters the most and only one thing can make it right.

Sometimes a simple reboot is all it takes to realize the answers are right in front of you. A soul-searching trip to paradise changes everything for two best friends… if they are brave enough to follow their hearts and reach for the Level Up.

REVIEW:

Ms. Kindle Alexander is one of the best writers in this genre and I always look forward to any new release from them. Level Up is the second book in the Reigns Brothers Book. The first one was Breakaway where we read the love story of Dallas Reigns and Greer Lockhart. We also met Duncan “Ducky” Reigns there. He is the Genius behind the success of StreamTrainer, which started out as he and his brothers’ BikeBro. After the upheaval in the first book, we now the business has grown exponentially in such a short time. In the process of this growth, Ducky has somehow lost his identity, he is now someone that others look up to or admire because of his success and all the money he now has. He doesn’t recognize himself anymore, he doesn’t know himself anymore.

Chad Reeves has been friends with Ducky since they were in their teens, meeting online and playing their favorite video games. They are hardcore gamers. Chad has been playing golf since he was young and is now a professional ranking player(albeit a little bit low these days) in the likes of the PGA. But he is having a mid-twenties life crisis. He doesn’t know what he wants to do anymore. His love for golf has dwindled. He lost the drive to put everything he got into the competition. Although amidst all these, there is one person who he knows he wants to be with, his best friend, Ducky. They have not seen each other in person although they have always seen each other online. So when Ducky appeared in an awards show, all changed, Chad somehow uttered a comment that made him an instant enemy to those who admired Ducky. His comment went viral all over social media, both in his fathers’ online app, Secrets, and Ducky’s StreamTrainer. You see, they were live streaming at that time to announce that one of his surfer buddies has now signed up with his fathers’ new business venture, Wilder Sports. At the same time, they were watching the said awards show where Ducky happens to be one of the presenter. After what happened, Chad sent numerous messages and even called Ducky to explain and apologized  but there were no answers. Several days after and still no word from Ducky, Chad felt miserable. His mom advised him to go see Ducky in person to explain and apologize.

When these two met, it was as if holes were plugged shut (pun really intended) and each of them suddenly felt whole again. More so when Ducky invited Chad to go with him to Hawaii. You see Dallas, Greer and everyone at StreamTrainer bought Ducky a full-on vacation package for Hawaii, with another person he wants to bring. Even online, Ducky and Chad worked, through the years they have considered each other best friends and that connection felt only stronger in person. Little did they know that this trip would change everything for them, between them and make them finally realized what they both want in their lives, NOW!

They have been each other’s crushes since they were young, but both of them thought that the other one is straight because they haven’t shown any indication otherwise. Both of them are going through something that made them feel like there is a gaping hole inside them. Chad’s confidence in them makes Ducky become more confident and decisive as well. Chad is a formidable force when he is with Ducky, nothing can stop him. They really fit each other just right! They are perfect for each other.

Ms. Kindle Alexander, you both are awesome! Ducky and Chad deserve their HEA, and I just realized how much! Thank you for their love story, looking forward for more from you both amazing ladies.

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