Do you hear that? That’s the sound of this author crying, swooning, and giving a standing ovation all at once. WOW. What an incredible start to what is sure to be an incredible new series.

Laura Pavlov didn’t just show up for this one, she showed OFF in the best way. The tension, the banter, the protective Hero and sassy, independent heroine… it was the perfect cocktail for a knockout small town romance. Add in the fact that she had me glued to the page with the impending MMA fight and the careful, beautiful way with which she handled the topic of addiction, and this book easily soared to my #1 Laura Pavlov read.

It’s poignant. It’s gorgeously written. And only one book in, I am HOOKED on this new series. Five stars!