This is a new recruits of the masters & mercenaries series. This is my first book with the new recruits. I admit I felt a little lost. There were tons of side characters and events that I didn’t understand. However, the main characters Kala and Cooper have know each other since they were children. Kala really liked Cooper and he felt the same, however he hurts her feelings and they separate.  Years go by and Cooper realizes that he needs her in his life. Now Cooper still feels guilty about the past and how he hurt her. But he also knows that he loves her. Kala is a strong, determined woman who stands strong and firm. These two have some great banter, the emotional interactions are definitely angsty. There is some great spice. The story has twists and turns and lots of action. I really want to read the previous books so that I don’t feel so lost amid the other story dynamics.