Although I hadn't read the first two books in the series, the book was so descriptive that you quickly catch up on the storyline and characters. The Apache background and human trafficking aspects were interesting. The renewing relationships and professional relations are so well written. I was engrossed in the investigation and hoping they would find all the answers that they were looking for.

I haven't read the first two novels of this trilogy, but that was no problem. My problem was that the pace was too slow for my taste. I know arrests have to be made by the book, but I don't like reading too much about getting the paperwork right, providing warrants or BOLOs. The novel lacks suspense. The bureaucracy regarding American Indian reservations was a bit confusing as I don't know anything about it. This was more a love story than a thriller.

Fascinating, surprisingly complex, beautifully written

I was completely absorbed by this book! So much better than I expected, though with how much I loved the earlier two I shouldn't have been surprised. It was utter perfection and I loved every bit of it.

Gage and Qiana are thrown back together when new evidence comes to light that links them to an incident connected to her sister's disappearance. Even though the emotional wounds from their hasty break-up are still fresh after two years apart, these two can't avoid picking up where they left off and sorting out the details as they go along.

Their romance is deeply emotional, very moving, and an exquisite example of soulmates bringing out the best in each other. I loved their journey, their heartfelt intimacy, and their HEA was sublime.

While they are reconnecting, they're also embroiled in a complex investigation that was as suspenseful as any I've ever read. At first you think it's one thing, then it looks like another, then you find out it's quite a different problem altogether. Eventually the conspiracy is revealed and the villains are brought to justice, giving us an entire new level of satisfaction with the resolution for the many victims.

Nahele was a fantastic character, a perfect impromptu assistant for Gage, and I adored the fact that he got his own HEA as well. This book has all the feels, all the emotional impact a reader could hope for.

It's connected to the earlier books in this series by involving Trevor, Noah, and Fallon in the investigation, and linking it to prior events that we read about in the second book. If you read any of the earlier book, you don't want to miss this one. I highly recommend the series, and especially this book, for anyone who loves contemporary romantic suspense. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.