I'm truly impressed with my introduction to Jill Shalvis. Her characters have depth and heart and realism that kicks you in the teeth.

Amy had a troubled youth. When her step father makes inappropriate advances, it is the last straw before she takes her life into her own hands at the age of 16. Years later, she lands in Lucky Harbor, a small town that embraces their own.

Likewise, Ranger Matt is running away from his life, too. An ex Navy, ex Chicago SWAT, he's looking for a more solitary existence, until he runs into Amy.

Two people determined to be alone, closed off from feelings and unable to trust, they give in to their attraction, expecting to keep it purely physical, but a runaway in town opens Amy's old wounds and shows Matt that there will always be someone out to get him and some things are more important.

Gritty, sexy, touching, tender.