4*
Colt was close to his brother Alex despite the 10 year age gap. When Alex is killed in action everything in his life  changes & not for the better.
Lyric is the new neighbour and begins a friendship with Alex and his best friend Zane. The two become a couple and plan their future but Alex makes some unexpected choices that don't include Lyric.
Years later they are tasked to work together to solve a case, he realises the mistakes he made but can he get her to forgive him?
Working to put things right.

4.5 stars
My first book by this author, but not the last. I requested this book because I love the author who created this world. Little did I realize the styles are also similar in the way your heart gets torn apart.

Colt and Lyric grow up across the street from one another as children, become best friends, and more. Her life is turned upside down when he decides to leave, regardless of their future plans.

Later their paths do cross again. Will Colt explain why he left? Can Lyric trust him? Are they in a better place this time? I was drawn into the story quickly and read it in an afternoon. Expect emotions, a twist or two, and a great read.

Set in Corinne Micheals Salvation Society World.

Thank you to NetGalley and Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op for the advanced copy: this is my voluntary review.

This was such a good book! It had everything, suspense, action and lots of romance. I really like Lyric and Colt and the chemistry between them. Can’t wait to read the rest of the series.

First, I adored Lyric. She’s not weak, or downtrodden, or begging to fall back into anything with the guy who destroyed her so many years ago. Oh, no. She’s a strong woman and she’s not about to let Colt know that he still gets to her. And oh, do I love her for that. I was afraid that we’d be dealing with a doormat, but she proved me wrong so quickly and so wonderfully that I couldn’t help but love her.

As for Colt, he was a moron. A well-meaning one, but a moron. He seemingly did the unforgivable to make Lyric give up on him after making her alter her plans and dreams to fit his. But he definitely felt the sting of that dumbness for years and years. So when he’s face to face with the only woman he’s ever loved, he’s not letting go. He’s not walking away. He’s not doing anything except winning Lyric back, by any means necessary.

This was an excellent story and flowed so well that I was stunned to find myself halfway through after what felt like a blink. The buildup, the misery, the way my stomach dropped when Lyric’s heart broke, the reconciliation. All of it. Add in a dash of danger and I didn’t put this book down until I hit the words “The End”. And now I’m hoping for more from this author because this book gripped me and didn’t let go!

This is my first read by this author and I really enjoyed Lyric and Colt’s story. Their story was emotional, full of secrets and lies. Thinking you are doing right by the person you love only to realize you were wrong. Being best friends in the beginning makes everything easier until that moment when your life is turned upside down by one person's decision that changes all that you knew. These two were inseparable and so in love and when Colt changed his mind on his future he literally broke Lyric with his actions leading up to it and after, he left her, sad and hurt that she took that feeling and tried to turn her life around. Colt has had a hard life with so much loss in his life that after what he did to Lyric, he can’t move past his love for her. As fate would have it, these two are pushed together years later and the feelings are still there, but will Colt get the chance to explain his action and make it right between them? No spoilers here, you will be sucked in, I read this book in one sitting and recommend it. You will want to smack Colt upside his head for a few what the heck moments, but the twist that brings these two together if you are paying attention will know where this author is going and if not, you won’t see it coming. Great read, I found this book on Netgalley.

Two fabulous stories in one - well one tale with two real halves, and both were excellent. Real tenderness and an understanding of young love and loss and the importance of friends and family contrast with a fast paced edgier rediscovery of what love means in the face of danger.
Colt and Lyric discover each other aged 8 and what is a great friendship grows to teen love and what they believe is forever love, Colt moves his life away from Lyric and leaves her reeling and left to make of her life what she can and what she wants, alone. Danger brings them back together to see if adult wisdom is any better and sorting out true love.

Great book! This is Lyric and Colt book, They were childhood best friends then lovers until Colt thinks she's better off and he's not worthy of her! Eight years later and a bunch of heartbreak, they see each other by chance! Colt vows to win a very reluctant Lyric back! This book was great! Filled with suspense, action, drama, plenty of heartache and heartbreak! Its book one in thus series and I can't wait for more! Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!