Dark, dangerous determined Adair Thorne is a man who will do any thing to protect what it his. life on the streets taught him to trust no one except his brothers and sister.

Sarcastic, protective, angry Cleopatra Killoran will do whatever it takes to ensure her sisters safety and lives. No Matter What.

Adair has always been one of my favorites and I was excited to see how his story played out. Christi gave him exactly what he needed. A reality check. This is story of loss and fear, of new beginnings and explosive endings. Superbly written to show that not every thing is as it seems on the surface but much deeper underneath. It brings in mind the old saying "Never judge a book by its cover" or name in this particular instance. The main characters are deep and emotional even when they try to hide it. They show a facade of strength and courage as well as bravery and the inability to care what any one else thinks but in reality they care deeply, feel strongly and hurt agonizingly. The secondary characters are all ones from previous stories and they are just as lively and cold and protective now as they were then. The plot line is complex but simple. it is well written, heartwrenching and touching all at the same time.

The author once again finds a way to draw the reader with the first page and she holds steadfast to the readers attention to the very last page and word. She is descriptive and allows the reader to see and feel what the characters do. Once again Christi Caldwell writes a winner, a captaviting romance that will leave you satisfied as well as emotional. I, for one, cannot wait to see what she does next.