I love this series and this author. I was new to Jackie Ashenden's books in 2016 and once I read my first one I was hooked. I know have been trying to read any of hers that I can find. Her books have it all...memorable characters, good plot, humor and sass and of course sex appeal.

Rush is a jerk throughout the whole book. But in a way that's what made this such a good book. At first it was kinda like he was whining and blaming everyone else for his sucky life, then I figured, nope, just a jerk. Except when he's loving on Ava. Then holy hotness. Still a jerk, but a very sexy jerk. Several times while reading this I was craving milk and cookies.

**My thanks to NetGalley and Random House, for providing me with a free copy for an honest review**

This is the third book in the series, but could be read as a stand alone if desired.

This books focuses on Redmond brother Rush and cop Ava, both of whom we have seen in previous books.

I kinda had to feel sorry for Rush, sent to prison for a crime he did not commit, a father that seemed to hate him and to top it all his mothers death bed confession. Its no wonder that he uses his sarcastic humour and distances those that he calls family.

Ava is a good girl, however she see's a deeper side of Rush that no one else seems to be seeing. She can put side comments that she knows are only to help Rush cope and helps him like no one else has bother to so far.

She helps him out from the dark with her light persona, her strength and determination.

Its a friends to lovers book, with an eight year gap in-between and the same goal in mind.

I really enjoyed the beginning of the book and the tension between Ava and Rush. Initially I had a hard time finding a reason to like Rush because he was being so over the top obnoxious/rude and talking so dirty, but the author did a good job of having him grow on you as the book progressed and by the end you can understand how he became the person he was. I did feel the supporting plot (the murder of Ava's mother and Rush's parentage) could have used a little more depth, but it did allow the intense chemistry between Ava and Rush to be the focus of the story.

I received a free advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Rush is an arrogant, selfish, arrogant (yes, doubly) prick. He is also vulnerable, feeling (shh, he does not want anyone to know) and a hero. Ava also guards her feelings and is a bit selfish. Yes, she wants Rush to trust her but does she give trust easily? No. I love the characters in this series. They suffer and are vulnerable and fortunately they find what they need, unconditional love. You might not like everything about them, Rush you douchebag, but you cannot help but love them.

I anxiously wait for each book. Okay, Jackie, I need to know the real story of Rush and his father!! I think there must be more.