This is truly the first part of Jake and Roe, a romance.

Jake has significant trauma from his childhood, a trauma that until he had to come face to face with certain feelings that Roe evokes in him, he had suppressed, to such a degree that when the walls start coming down he has a severe panic attack.

He muddles his way through it all and he arrives a little too late, but at least he arrives, to the decision that he needs to talk to a professional about it, because he can't go on like this.

Seriously Jake is so freaking brave!

Roe... for all he is the sunshine to Jake's reticence and at times gloomy countenance, he kept things from Jake, in order to not mess up their friendship, but it lead to something that created huge cracks in said friendship. Will it lead to something better or will it break them? Maybe both, seeing the title of this duology.

I loved reading their story. We were a part of their journey throughout and I'm excited for Nikky and Jake's next adventure - ;) - because Colin is the best boy!

Now waiting for the the Hurt to be Brought in major ways in Part II!

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.