Beyond the Blue Horizon

Moonlit Ridge, Book 4

De: A.L. Jackson

Narrado por: Teddy Hamilton, Kit Swann

I should have known I’d break the promise I made when I found her stranded in a blizzard…

Feisty as hell and the most gorgeous woman I’ve ever seen.

With the cutest kid and her grandmother in tow, she’s completely off limits.

I don't get involved with women like that.

I learned long ago I don't have the ability to love.

My life is sordid and danger is always hiding in the shadows.

Only I can’t turn my back on them when I realize she’s in trouble, and I insist on them staying in a cabin at the motel I own.

As penance for my sins, I promised my life to protecting others.

Except she becomes so much more.

A need I don’t recognize. A desperation that burns beneath my flesh.

One kiss, and I’m falling for her.

One touch, and I’m at her feet.

But when my dark past comes back to haunt me, I’m in a race against time to save the only woman I’ve ever loved. Only it may be the demons that have been chasing her that destroy what we built…

What to Expect in Beyond the Blue Horizon:

• Single Mom
• He Falls First
• Hate to Love
• Morally Gray Hero
• Heroine in Hiding
• Motel Shenanigans
• Ex-Motorcycle Club
• Secret Society
• Band of Brothers
• Small Town Romance

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Love this series!

I have been patiently waiting for Theo's book and I LOVED it! I knew Theo had a past but phew I was not prepared for how gut wrenching it was. Piper's past also pulled on my heart. I really love these two together. Theo is swoony and I love how protective he was of Piper and her son Finn. Nelly was such a fun supporting character and I loved how she brought some light heartedness to the story. The found family in this series has been my favorite thing and I love how they all immediately brought Piper and Finn in.  The suspense in this whole series is so good but this one had my jaw on the floor! I am counting down the days until Cash's story!! 😍💙

Theo, Piper, and pure audio perfection

🎧 Audiobook Review – Performance 4.75⭐

Narrated by Teddy Hamilton & Kit Swann

If I loved the ebook, the audiobook made me feel it on an entirely different level. Teddy Hamilton and Kit Swann breathe vivid life into Theo and Piper, drawing you right into their storm.

Hamilton captures Theo’s rough edges perfectly—all grit and gravitas tempered by a quiet vulnerability that makes every whispered promise feel real. There’s a quiet ache beneath it all that absolutely got to me. Swann matches him beautifully, layering Piper’s strength with a gentler fragility and the protective tenderness of a mother fighting for her child. Her delivery in the emotional scenes is breathtaking; you can hear Piper’s courage in every word.
Swann also gives distinct warmth to Nelly and a believable sweetness to Finn, rounding out the sense of family that defines this story. Together, the performances elevate the tension, the heartbreak, and the joy.

The chemistry between their voices mirrors the pull between danger and desire, fear and faith. This dual narration keeps the pace tight and the emotions sharp, making the story even more immersive.
Beyond the Blue Horizon is romantic suspense at its best—powerful, poetic, and brimming with heart. The audiobook brings that intensity to life, leaving you a little breathless and a lot in love with Moonlit Ridge all over again.

If you’ve been following Moonlit Ridge, this one is a must-listen. And if you haven’t started yet… trust me, this is the kind of series you’ll want to experience in both formats.


📚 Book Review (Story – 5 ⭐️ | Spice – 3🌶️)

Beyond the Blue Horizon is romantic suspense at its absolute best — powerful, poetic, and brimming with heart.

Every time I open an A.L. Jackson book, I know I’m about to feel everything, but somehow she still manages to surprise me. Beyond the Blue Horizon isn’t just another installment in the Moonlit Ridge series; it’s the one that stole my breath and my heart completely.

Theo and Piper’s story is the kind of romantic suspense I crave: achingly emotional, dangerous, and tender in all the right places. Theo is the tortured protector who believes love isn’t meant for him, and Piper is the fierce, resilient single mom who’s spent too long running from her past. When fate strands her—along with her son Finn and her firecracker grandmother, Nelly—in Theo’s path, you can feel the shift. The storm outside is nothing compared to the one building between them.

What I loved most is how Jackson layers the intensity with heart. The found-family aspect shines here: the way Finn melts into Theo’s world, the loyalty of the Sovereign Sanctum crew, and the women who create a safe haven out of chaos. It’s equal parts danger, devotion, and the kind of healing that makes you believe in second chances.

Theo and Piper’s chemistry is magnetic, not just lust but a connection that digs under the skin and refuses to let go. Jackson’s prose is pure emotion; it breathes. Her words hit like poetry and stay echoing long after the last line.

“You are every horizon. Every destination. You are the air I breathe and the ground beneath my feet. And because of you, this dead heart beats.”

By the end, I was wrecked in the best way—heart full, tears threatening, and smiling like I’d just come home. Beyond the Blue Horizon is raw, redemptive, and beautifully written. A love story about finding peace after pain and realizing that sometimes the safest place is the one you never expected.

This is my favorite Moonlit Ridge book so far, and that’s saying something.

Overall Rating: 5⭐
Story: 5⭐️
Spice: 3🌶️
Performance 4.75⭐


Genre:
🖤 Small Town
🖤Romantic Suspense

Trope:
🖤 Single mom⁠
🖤 Motel shenanigans⁠
🖤 Heroine in hiding⁠/danger
🖤 Hate to love⁠
🖤 He falls first⁠
🖤 Touch her and ☠️⁠
🖤 Band of brothers⁠
🖤 Morally grey hero⁠
🖤 Secret society⁠
🖤 Small town⁠

Loved it

I am so disappointed in myself. I loved the book and I love A.L. Jackson. Like I don’t think I’ve ever disliked something she’s written. So why oh why did I not jump into this series until the end. 🤦‍♀️Oh well guess I get to go back and enjoy.

As for this one 🫠 I am in love. Theo and Piper captivated me. The connection between them mixed with sweet moments, the steam and the suspense made this a two day listen for me. The narrators were fantastic. I am so in love and I can’t wait to go back and listen to the whole series just so I can relisten to this one.

Piper, Theo & Finn!

4.75 ⭐️
2.5 🔥
Small Town Romance
Ex MC/Secret Society
Morally Grey Hero
Heroine in Hiding
Single Mom
Suspense
He Falls First
Band of Brothers
Found Family
Fantastic on Audio! 🎧
I loved this one so much! I love how Amy fits all the pieces together!! This book has the perfect about of suspense, romance, spice and the sweet, adorable Finn! The found family is immaculate! This is book four of the Moonlit Ridge series, but can be read as a complete standalone. Piper in on the run with her grandmother and son, and stranded in the middle of a blizzard. Theo Mallin is not your typically knight in shining armor, but he offers sanctuary to Piper and her only remaining family. Theo is exactly the type of bad boy that Piper is attracted to, but also running from. Piper should definitely be off limits, but no matter how hard they try, they can’t fight the attraction. They both have dark pasts that haunt them, and everything is connected, in a way that they never saw coming.

Thank you A.L. Jackson & Valentine PR for the ALC!

Another great book

Book after book they are great. I really enjoyed this book and series. Thank you 😊

Mine x

Mine never sound so sweet

Piper and Theo’s story is soooo goood!!!

Piper has had it rough.. You will have to wait a while to get the whole story but try not to spoil it for yourself.
Hang in there. It's worth the revelations.
She is on the run; we know that from the first chapter already. Her Nelly and Son with her.

Count yourself lucky it's Theo who finds them in the snow storm !  .. (I mean who in their right minds wouldn't want Theo to find and save them ?? )

But  it's not all easy love for these two. Both carry major trauma and secrets.

I was looking forward to Theo’s story and it is a great BOOK.

Narration by Teddy Hamilton and Kitt Swann.

Teddy has just the right amount of grit to make a GREAT Theo.
Loved it!! You will too I'm sure!

Can't wait for the next listen in Moonlit Ridge!!

4.5⭐️

4.5⭐️
Oh I loved Theo and Piper! Her son was freaking adorable, every time he called Theo “my Theo” I freaking melted. Their story was so exciting and kept me on my toes. I loved the Amy writes the flash backs to bring everything full circle by the climax. I figured out Theo and Piper’s connection sooner than the others in the series and I was so completely invested when it comes out. Both their stories are so heartbreaking, yet what comes out of them is so sweet and you can’t help but get the warm and tingle feelings. Theo is the “playboy” of the group, but honestly with his past he just didn’t think he was capable of more. Piper is such an amazing FMC. She’s been so strong for so long, I loved when he finally surrendered to Theo and let him help whole her trauma and grief. It is so beautiful to see the characters walls come down for each other. Also her grandmother is a rockstar and I loved her! Now I’m patiently waiting for my man Cash’s story!

Read: Audible🎧
MMC: Theo Mallon
FMC: Piper Whittman
Spice: 2🌶️
Tropes: Small Town, Single Mom, h on the Run, Hate to Love, He Falls First, Touch Her and Die, Morally Grey H, Band of Brothers, Secret Society

Love Theo and Piper!!!

I absolutely love when Teddy Hamilton narrates! I love this series and Theo did not disappoint. I cannot wait for Cash’s story :)

A dark, poetic small-town romance.

Beyond the Blue Horizon is book four in the Moonlit Ridge series, and it’s an emotional storm that sweeps you up and doesn’t let go. A.L. Jackson blends romance, suspense, and heartbreak in a way that feels both poetic and feral her writing bleeds longing and makes every moment vibrate with intensity. This book has it all: a morally gray hero haunted by his past, a fierce single mom desperate to protect her child, and a love story that feels forbidden yet inevitable. At 15 hours, the audiobook is long, but it never once drags every scene matters, every secret revealed lands like a punch to the chest, and the slow-burn romance simmers until you’re completely undone. This is romantic suspense at its very best.

The Story
Theo is the definition of a morally gray hero protective, broody, and haunted by a dark past that won’t let him go. When he crosses paths with Piper, a fiery single mom hiding secrets of her own, their worlds collide in the middle of a snowstorm. What starts as reluctant proximity soon builds into a slow-burn romance layered with danger, family bonds, and a desperate fight for survival. Their chemistry is electric, their connection gut-deep, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Throw in Piper’s adorable son Finn and her sassy grandmother Nelly (who steals every scene she’s in), and you’ve got a story that balances heart, heat, and suspense in the best way possible.

What I Loved
✔️ A.L. Jackson’s writing it’s lyrical, raw, and hits you straight in the chest.
✔️ Theo as the protective, broken antihero who falls hard.
✔️ Piper’s resilience and warmth she’s a heroine you can’t help but root for.
✔️ The banter and lighthearted moments with Nelly and Finn that balance the darker themes.
✔️ The perfect blend of small-town romance, suspense, and emotional depth.
✔️ That signature ALJ breadcrumb trail just when you think you know where it’s going, she pulls the rug out.

🎧 Narration
Teddy Hamilton and Kit Swann deliver a duet narration that elevates this book into something cinematic. Teddy embodies Theo with the exact mix of grit, protectiveness, and passion that makes him unforgettable. Kit’s performance as Piper is equally powerful soft, emotional, and deeply genuine. Together, they capture the fire, vulnerability, and slow-burn yearning of this story so well that you can feel the sparks in every scene. Honestly, I can’t imagine this book without them.

Tropes & Vibes
✔️ Single Mom Romance
✔️ He Falls First
✔️ Hate to Love
✔️ Morally Gray Hero
✔️ Heroine in Hiding
✔️ Ex-Motorcycle Club / Secret Society Shadows
✔️ Forced Proximity (Motel Shenanigans)
✔️ Small Town Romance with Found Family Vibes
✔️ Angsty Slow Burn + Suspense

Final Thoughts
Beyond the Blue Horizon is everything I crave in an A.L. Jackson book angst, passion, heartbreak, suspense, and that all-consuming romance that lingers long after the last word. It’s beautifully written, perfectly narrated, and utterly addictive. Whether you’re new to the Moonlit Ridge series or already invested, this one will grab your heart and refuse to let go. An emotional rollercoaster in the best way possible and a must-listen for fans of dark, poetic small-town romance.

Female narration almost made me stop many times.

Absolutely couldn’t listen to any of the female narration when doing children’s voices. Very distracting. I had to fast forward every time she did a child’s voice. I enjoyed her when doing Piper but not the grandmother or children. I hate leaving such a negative review but I had to be honest. I love this author and have read everything she’s done. Male narration was great. Storyline was great too. Hopefully new female narration for Cash’s story.