I was worried I might not be able to get into this one since I wasn’t able to read the last one, but as usual these are all standalones and I was able to read and enjoy this one on its own.

The beginning of this was perfect though. I loved how Sarah tried to get Theo to collaborate, and when he refused, she just threw her book and left. Of course when he read it, he had to change his mind. At first he was a bit unlikable as we saw him deal with another woman, but that woman was enough to totally make you not like her, especially later in the book when she came back to make trouble. And when Theo showed up for Sarah in her time of need, unbeknownst to him when he did, that was wonderful as well.

Their relationship was built perfectly through working, and when they took the next step, it flowed just the way you’d expect. The big issue that gave them their moment apart was one that Sarah kind of predicted, but it still sucked. Theo’s begging to get her back also was well deserved in order to get another chance. And I think holding out on him the way she did, and taking it slower that second time made a lot of sense.

Even though I don’t read a lot of romantic suspense, other than when favorite authors like Young write it, I do like that it often makes it so the story doesn’t have that last act of a break up. I like having something else that kind of tests their relationship, but not in that kind of way. The bad guy in this book was scary, and also perfect for the type of people and world that both Theo and Sarah lived in.

Another great story from Samantha Young!