I received a complimentary copy of this book and I am voluntarily reviewing it. While this is a part of a series and some of the prior characters make appearances, you don't have to read them to fully understand and enjoy this book. This story was such a charming one. I adored Anderson Gray. He was the perfectly tortured male protagonist. His story was so heartbreaking and I just wanted to give this fictional character a hug. Mykayla Talbot was the perfect foil for him. I loved her encouraging and understanding nature. She was exceptional. Mykayla goes to Haven Bay for a getaway. She had humiliated herself to her boss and she needed to get far from him. She takes her much accrued vacation time and takes her boss's fiancee up on a cottage. Fortunately her sister lives in Haven Bay so she can get some time with her sibling. Mykayla isn't used to down time and she goes over to meet her new neighbor. Mykayla is expecting an elderly gentleman but the handsome brut (Gray) that answers the door. The scenes between the two are very touching. I adored how they interacted and helped each other through their issues. This is told in a dual POV format. That is my preferred format as I can understand and connect to the characters better by seeing their thoughts. This is a sexy story so a word of warning. If you aren't into that, I would personally just skip over as the story is exceptional and shouldn't be missed.

This is the first time I am reading this author and I really enjoyed reading this book. The story was captivating and beautifully written. I really enjoyed the story. It’s the seven book in series but can be read as standalone. Both Gray and Mikayla were in a bad place when they meet and had a hard time to trust due to their past experiences but they both help each other move forward. The story was captivating and beautifully written. Can’t wait to read more books by the author.