I won't lie and say I didn't like this couples first book better than this last one. The tension and the heat in the beginning made for a great read. This last book there is a bit more relationship drama with danger following their every step. You have more feelings in this one and some tragedy that made some of it sad. Overall, Smith made this couples series for me. He just has that dark, brooding intensity that is hard to ignore. I think this author does that kind of hero well based off Alexander (first 3 books) and Smith.