This is the third book in the Meet The Clarkson's series and their ongoing road trip across the country. Peggy wants to make a stop at her alma mater and finally get over her college fling. This book was surprising in its intensity in this book. Coach Brooks is a very intense guy and full of Catholic guilt about his life. Not gonna lie the intense Catholic guilt and the strong religious overtones in the book made me struggle a little more than I normally would with a Tessa Bailey book, but they weren't over the top and felt genuine for the character.
Peggy and Elliot have this insanely strong pull towards each other and it made for some super hot, super intense scenes. And the forbidden relationship aspect just added to the drama and intensity of this book. I really liked Peggy and her caring heart. At the beginning I wasn't sure of Elliot because of how he treated Peggy, but as he opened up and let go of some of his guilt I really started to enjoy him. This book was definitely a ride I was not prepared for but I am very happy I did. It seems that each book in this series is better than the last and I cannot wait to see how it ends.
I have really enjoyed seeing each of the Clarkson siblings journey in finding themselves and their missing piece so far, but I am dying to get Belmont's story. I wholeheartedly recommend this series and everything Tessa Bailey writes.