Aiden Bates has fast become one of my favorite authors. These books are not going to be for everyone, but he has again created another book in this series with believable, likeable, but damaged characters. Brax has a lot of personal issues…way more than a man of 24 should ever have. Ry is totally career, (FBI), focused and is very unforgiving of those that commit wrongs. These two appear so wrong, but yet so right, for each other. This story has some violence… a great deal of strong family ties…and some laughs. It deals with trauma and the effects and healing process is very emotional but keeps the reader glued to the pages and wanting more. Despite some of the darker aspects, I often found myself often smiling since Brax is a truly sweet, loving and bright character. ( )