Deserving Maisy

Maisy Feldman has spent years in an emotional fog, only to emerge and discover the brother she trusted is something far darker. When Jason forces her into a staged marriage to unlock her inheritance, he kidnaps a stranger with no memory of his own life. The man who wakes up knowing only his name, Jack, finds that nothing in his constructed reality adds up, except Maisy herself. Set against the backdrop of The Refuge series, this sixth installment blends romantic suspense with a slow-burn fake-marriage premise built on secrets, danger, and two people finding unexpected refuge in each other.

Maxine Mitchell and Aaron Shedlock bring distinct and complementary energy to the dual narration, Mitchell rendering Maisy's quiet vulnerability with restraint that makes her gradual awakening feel earned, while Shedlock captures Jack's disoriented determination without melodrama. The two voices create natural chemistry across alternating perspectives, giving the central relationship genuine tension and warmth. At just under nine and a half hours, the pacing holds steady through the thriller beats and the romance, making it a satisfying listen that rewards attention.