I think this author is new and after reading this book I will be looking out for further books depending on the direction she writes in, but I will definitely take a look.

The book is well written. Its a good premise for a story and lots of potential for secondary characters to have their own books.

Its a slow burn. Best friends to lovers romance.

Austin is loyal, protective hard
working and total 'Alpha' but he is also scarred by a really bad experience with an ex.
Carter is best friends from childhood with Liam (no romantic feelings on either side) so she comes into association with Austin via Liam.

At first Austin takes an instant dislike upon laying eyes on Carter, jumping to conclusions based on his past experience and her outfit.
Austin doesn't do relationships, he is totally focused on his career within MMA, when he needs a woman he finds one.
Carter is a virgin, possibly only had one boyfriend.

Carter has been friend zoned by Austin but they are very close.
Austin messes up, Carter walks in on her flat mate undoing his zipper. He is very drunk and there is no more detail to the scene at that point but it's her friend so he crosses a line here.

There is a time of separation, during this time, she tries to date but isn't physical with anyone, he wakes up with random groupies.

There are no details of the scenes with him with other women but I know some readers don't like the Hero to be with anyone other than the heroine after meeting so this will go against that.

She gives in a bit too quick for me, she does make him work for it but I would have liked a bit more.

HEA.

Epilogue.

There is a note at the end that the best friend will have a book soon.




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