Originally I was thinking to post one review/week, but I wanted to read something steamier. This one definitely fits the bill, and I could not put it down. It is written so well that you can’t help but feel the emotions the characters feel–their sorrow, their pain, and their overwhelming happiness. I’m not going to lie; I teared up a few times reading this. I don’t know yet whether it’s the author’s power to convey such emotion or the very emotional situation between Steed and Paxton.

Steed and Paxton were high school sweethearts when something suddenly changed their relationship. Paxton told Steed to leave so he did, and his fear of hurting her led him to stay away for 10 years. Meanwhile, they were both miserable for having left their heart with the other. Now Steed returns and wants nothing more than to pick up where he and Paxton left off hoping to mend the bridge that was damaged when he left. Paxton still loves him, yet she resents him until she realizes he’s been suffering just as much as she has.

Meanwhile, you also get introduced to the Parker family. They’re a large tight-knit family, and it’s nice to read about the siblings’ bond with one another. I love reading books like this where you can tell there’s such camaraderie between these siblings with their easy laughter and playful jabs. I will definitely be reading the others in this series because I want more of the sweet, sexy Parker brothers and their bossy, independent sisters.

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