In the Likely Event by Rebecca Yarros on May 26, 2026
Genres: Fiction / Romance / Contemporary, Fiction / Romance / Military, Fiction / Women
Pages: 552
Format: eBook
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When Izzy Astor gets on a plane to go home, she isn’t expecting much. It’s the usual holiday travel experience: busy, crowded, stressful. Then she spots her seatmate, who is anything but ordinary. Nate Phelan sports dark hair, blue eyes, and a deliciously rugged charm that Izzy can’t resist. Their connection is undeniable. Izzy never believed in destiny before, but she does now. Just ninety seconds after takeoff, their plane goes down in the Missouri River. Their lives change. They change. Nate goes on to a career in the military while Izzy finds her way into politics. Despite a few chance encounters over the years, the timing never feels right. Then comes a high-stakes reunion in Afghanistan, where Nate is tasked with protecting Izzy’s life. He’ll do anything to keep her safe. And everything to win her heart.
This story had me in all kinds of emotions, but the last third I don’t think I was breathing properly. I had tears in my eyes. I was just an absolute mess at wondering what was going to happen. Nate, Izzy, Torres, and Serena are all very like able characters. There is a twist at the end with one of them that shocked me and was bittersweet. There were some parts in the middle I got utterly annoyed at Nate and Izzy for their lack of communication and just not wanting to deal.
I will say at times I got similar vibes to November 9th by Colleen Hoover. That mishap kind of love. Which I loved that book too. I think Rebecca did an excellent job!
Five amazing stars. This story goes to show how much we will endure for love whether it came on quickly or took years to happen. It shows how much sacrifice there is for love, but especially those who sacrifice their freedom and lives in the military to protect and serve while their families are left behind hoping for their return. All while hanging on to that hope and love. Just… read it.