Title: Voss
Author: Crea Reitan
Series: Van Doren, book 4
Cover Designer: Rebeca Covers
Release Date: January 22, 2026
I’ll stop at nothing to get him back.
Sometimes what you’re waiting for has a funny way of being right in front of you for a long time. Albrecht Holleran is one of those instances. I know that his broody, moody, assholery is the mask of a man struggling. Over two years, I’ve pried that mask off and we became friends.
Nearly coinciding with the birth of my son, Brek and I began to explore something growing between us. Then he vanishes and it’s a race against time to find him before his expiration date. Everyone knows that the longer someone is missing, the chances of finding them alive lessen.
Doing what I do best, I track Brek’s movements and find that I couldn’t possibly expect a worst case scenario. I’m better behind a desk; my weapon of choice is my computer. But nothing will stop me from getting Brek back. Even if we all die in the process.
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This is a LGBTQIA+ story with content not intended for those under 18 years of age due to graphic scenes and situations.
Voss by Crea Reitan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Van Doren family is large enough to populate a small town. While mostly familial, there are those that walk, fall, or are thrust into Van Doren orbit that become family by default. The family empire encompasses many things. The most interesting being murder. Killing bad people is everyday business.They don’t see themselves as vigilantes though. More of a cleaning crew. Helping to make the world a better place for their family.
Voss is awaiting the birth of his baby when his interest in Brek heats up. As with all the Van Doren’s he quickly becomes obsessed. Brek on the other hand is trying to define his sexuality and Voss mostly confuses him. The baby adds another component which only makes the situation more perplexing. When Brek is in danger he hopes (knows) Voss will save him.
The first half of the story is trying to define their relationship. Not boring, just slow. The rest is pure Van Doren action. Showing them at their take charge and murderous best.
I’ve given up trying to keep the peripheral people clear. I know who the important people are and trust that the author will let me know when I need add another one of those to the ever growing list. So much world building going on in the background. The authors mind must be a maze.
Good series, very interesting characters. I’m waiting to see what the next Van Doren story brings.
Review Copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads.
About the Author:
Crea lives in upstate New York with her dog and husband. She has been writing since grade school, when her second grade teacher had her class keep writing journals. She has a habit of creating secondary, and often time tertiary, characters that take over her stories. All of her RH relationships end up being heavily polyamorous – meaning it’s not just all the men for one woman. There’s also some M/M action going on. When she can’t fall asleep at night, she thinks up new scenes for her characters to act out. This, of course, is how most of her meant-to-be-thrown-away characters tend to end up front and center – and utterly swoon-worthy! Don’t ask her how many book boyfriends she has…
When not writing, Crea is an avid reader. Her TBR pile is several hundred books high (don’t even look at her kindle wish list or the unread books on her tablet). Sometimes, she enjoys crafting; sometimes, exploring nature; sometimes, traveling. Mostly, she enjoys putting her characters on paper and breathing life into them. Oh, and sleeping. Crea loves to sleep!
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