When I have tears
streaming down my face from emotions so deep that I can hardly put them into
words, I know then that I’ve found a story that has touched me deeply. When I
decided to give Lani Lynn Vale a chance and started this series it was because
I had read the reviews of book one and saw that this was what I called a “Nic”
proof book. There wouldn’t be any cheating or sex outside the hero/heroine. But
what I found was so much more. This book was layered with energy that vibrated
throughout. I am finding it hard to explain what I encountered in this amazing
love story. Yes I’ll confess it has my favorite thing, insta-love. No the
characters Sebastian and Baylee didn’t confess this love right away …it was
more like lust but they were drawn to each other like nothing I’ve ever read
before. I just loved though how this author took the time to bring these two
together in a slow burning build of passion. They became a real couple and this
story had so much more than their relationship going on. Baylee was a very
strong heroine and had a very high stress job as a paramedic and also was dealing with two health disorders. Adhd and a bleeding disorder. and I loved how
Lani brought so many details of Baylee’s job and these health issues into the storyline. It didn’t
detract from the romance, it was enhanced because it showed how they worked together
as a couple and how they had to overcome the obstacles that we all face in real
life. Real that’s the word I’ve been looking for. This book had real issues and
it had things that made this love story feel authentic. I loved Sebastian so
much. He was strong, loyal, protective and possessive. He didn’t mince words or
try to hide his feelings. He wasn't just the VP of the MC club, no he was a
firefighter who saved lives and worked hard. He just laid it out there. He wasn’t
one for flowery words but showed his feelings..his actions spoke for themselves.
His past as a Marine really spoke to my heart
being a mother to a US Marine myself. But when he took Baylee on a trip to visit
some special friends… my heart broke. I learned something I feel ashamed to say
I never knew before. Visiting the cemetery of lost heroes.. there’s a
tradition. Simple coins. But profound meaning.
 Nickels meant that the deceased and
visitor to the grave attended boot camp together.
A dime meant that they served with the
person in some capacity.
And a quarter, like the one Sebastian had
just left, meant that they were with them when they’d died.
This part of the
story just had me in tears and feeling so thankful for men like my son but also
for the families and the loved ones left behind.
So Sebastian didn’t
always speak the romantic words..he was all about doing, showing and claiming. But his actions were LOVE and it was so
consuming how he loved Baylee. When this book had me gripping my kindle and
holding my breath till I was dizzy..and gasping..I knew then without a doubt I’ve
found an author that I have to have more of. I was totally enraptured and oh
Sebastian has really taken my heart.
With any MC
series there is going to be the brotherhood, the foundation of the club.
This
had so many interesting and intense characters that Lani took the time to make
me the reader want more..right now. I want Kettle’s story and I want Sterling’s
and Trance. I haven’t looked at the next
book but will be diving right in hoping it’s also safe for me. I was totally
consumed by this amazing story and this author now has one girl who will be watching
the name Lani Lynn Vale very carefully. Lani, I want perfect Alpha’s like
Sebastian. Loyal, true and possessive. Write girl write.
OH …one last
thing. From a girl born and raised in Louisiana, I really really loved the setting
of this book being partly in my state.
Any body who
loves a good loyal hero, sexy romance with suspense, passion and intrigue..along with an
authentic reality type plot. Give this one a go..you’ll be pleasantly
surprised.
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