This was always going to be a hard read for me as I've been in a similar situation as Sloan. I had all the feels.

I do not nor ever will condone Asa's behavior and evilness. However, his upbringing certainly did a huge number to him and it does make you question, if it was different and full of love, would he of been like he is currently? Nevertheless, everyone has a choice in life and he chose to be just like his parents, even worse as he showed not an ounce of remorse. 

I am going to admit I'd of liked to of seen Sloane learning to be on her own and not relying on a man.

Don't get me wrong her and Carter/Luke are end game but for me I think the ending should of seen Sloane becoming her own person, doing the things she loves, having therapy and then when she's at the best place possible have that relationship with Luke. 

In regards to the baby- that annoyed me, I could never not want to know who the father is and honestly I think the pair will always wonder and cause some issues in their relationship. Also sloan knowing what asa did, and the last thing asa did to her, I don't think I could cope with not knowing and I would worry if the child completely resembled the person who made your life hell. That's just my opinion though

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CoHo certainly knows how to write, how to hook you in until the end. I certainly like her hard hitting topics though this is certainly her darkest. I think for a romance thriller/suspense Verity will always be my favourite. I do though appreciate what CoHo did I'm regards to the abuse and drugs and from someone whose had a similar past, she did it sensitively but also showing how ugly it is to get out of such a shit position.