If you're after an emotional read, this one's for you.
We learn a little about Kev and Davis in the previous two books, with Kev relapsing towards the end of the last story. Throughout this book, Kev is working on healing himself from his past trauma and battle with addiction, whilst trying to win back Davis.
Very emotional with some hard hitting topics, but wonderfully written

Después de que Kev recaíra en sus adicciones, Davis quedó devastada y decidió reconstruir su vida, pero el regreso de Kev a su pueblo reavivará viejas heridas. A lo largo de la trama, vemos cómo él lucha por recuperar su vida y ganarse el perdón de Davis. Sin embargo, la historia se centra demasiado en la recuperación de Kev, dejando a Davis en segundo plano. Aunque la relación está llena de química y tensión, la forma en que se maneja el proceso emocional de Davis es algo que faltó, ya que ella no busca ayuda profesional y se cura solo con el regreso de él. A pesar de esto, el relato es una exploración de perdón, sanación, adicción, amistad y las complicaciones de una segunda oportunidad.








Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest

I'll put my hand up and admit I haven't read the first two books in the series, and while described as able to be read as a standalone I found it really difficult to get into at first as there was obviously a lot of history covered in the first two books and a large part of the backstory felt missing (again, this is only because the book is described as able to be read as a standalone).

Once I got into the book, it was raw and angsty, whilst simultaneously being filled with hope. You can feel the longing between the two MCs pouring off the page, but you can also feel the growth, forgiveness and healing.

The book was well written and definitely packed a punch. I would just recommend reading the others in the series first!

This series has never shied away from emotional intensity, and this instalment takes that to a whole new level. The first book had its fair share of angst, but it also carried a romantic, swoony undercurrent that gave the heaviness some lift. This one? It hits hard—and keeps hitting.

Davis and Kev are not your typical second-chance couple. Their love story is threaded with addiction, heartbreak, and a profound sense of loss. Davis still aches from the emotional fallout of Kev’s relapse—how he left, how she couldn’t save him, how the drugs won. When he returns to the sober living home her mother runs, there’s no warm reunion—just wary glances, tightly held emotions, and the kind of pain that doesn’t fade with time.

We met Davis in the first book, and while I missed the second, I expected to pick up on the emotional continuity. But I found myself searching for more context around her and Kev’s bond—something that could ground the depth of their connection. Their feelings are intense, no doubt, but sometimes I felt like I was meant to already know how deep the love ran, rather than experience it unfolding on the page.

Still, there’s no denying that these two are tethered by something fierce. Kev’s only just begun his recovery—just 30 days sober—and Davis is grappling with the kind of betrayal that cuts deep. There’s also an undercurrent of uncertainty: another woman may or may not have been involved, and Davis is left piecing things together, raw and reeling.

What follows is not an easy road. The emotional terrain is jagged and relentless. There are no quick fixes, no easy forgiveness, no typical romantic gestures to sweep the pain away. And honestly? At times I wondered if they were meant to be together—or if loving each other meant letting go.

But the story stays true to itself. It’s about healing, growth, and the slow, often painful journey back to trust. If you’re in the mood for a romance that doesn’t sugarcoat the hard stuff—one that explores what it means to choose someone again after everything—this will land exactly where it’s meant to.

For me, while I appreciated the emotional honesty and the writing itself, I found myself missing that visceral, heart-clutching swoon that makes me fall hard in romance. This one didn’t quite give me that “ride or die” feeling—it felt more like two people learning how to survive, and maybe, just maybe, finding their way back to each other.

3 stars

I received an ARC from NetGalley, and all opinions in this review are my own.

I knew this would be a complex and emotional read, and it truly was—in the best possible way.
Davis and Kev's story isn't just a love story; it's above all a story of pain, healing, redemption, and what it really means to fight for a second chance.
When life throws her off course, Davis finds herself back at her family’s lodge in Montana. There, she crosses paths again with Kev—a tormented man she once loved with all her heart, who then shattered it into pieces.
The chemistry between them is undeniable, but trust isn’t easy to rebuild, especially after Kev makes a heartbreaking mistake. Watching him face his past, take responsibility, and slowly grow into the man he wants to become? It was both heartbreaking and full of hope.
This isn’t just a romance. It’s a story about opening up to others, about forgiveness, about standing by someone without losing yourself during the darkest times. But it also has those light, funny moments that make it feel so real and full of warmth.
The characters are authentic, full of darkness but also light—just like real people. Perfectly imperfect, you can’t help but root for them all.
A raw, emotional, beautifully written story that will stay with me. Highly recommended for anyone who loves character-driven romances full of depth and feeling.

Oh my god. This book both broke my heart (repeatedly) and made it whole. It may even have made my heart even better than before. I had to read it in one long sitting because I physically could not put it down. Sigh. Big thanks to Jess K. Hardy and the publisher for the ARC.