Leerah and Cree have been friends since college, their limited flirtation never turning to more. But Cree was always there, even through her relationship and child with his godbrother. And now with him gone, both Leerah and Cree are feeling the stirrings of the attraction they've tried to tamp down for years. But is it wrong to be together now?

I loved this so much. BriAnn really wrote a gentle, but stirring love story, with amazing build and tension. Cree had all the boldness of a self-aware man, and while he was patient with Leerah, he also made it known he wasn't going to out up with running. He helped her remember not only who she was, but who she was to him and their chemistry was amazing. I love the rhythm of their push/ pull, the doubts making way for the truth, and the family tension that was perfectly balanced by family support. It was perfect pacing, and the passion was high, physically and emotionally. The book made you want to take the whole ride with Leerah and Cree; I would have hung on for more of their loves, tbh. That's how neatly the story pulled you in. I loved looking at forbidden love in a different way, and the past juxtaposed against the present to give you a clear picture of how Leerah and Cree arrived at this moment. Cree wasn't a rebound--he was a reward. Beautifully done.