Months after their showdown with Mikey, Hazard and Somers are still struggling to recover. When a murder happens on the college campus, Hazard and Somers are both dragged into the twisted crime. But little do they know that there's a bigger game being played, and they're just the pieces. 

If the end of this book didn't annihilate my feelings, then I would've said the most heartbreaking part was watching Hazard struggle with his mental health. He knows he's not okay but just can't move past it, and Somers doesn't know how to help him. Somers also doesn't know how to work without Hazard, struggling with his confidence at his job.  They both have a lot to work through, but together they start to make some progress. Though their relationship is tested, everything they go through only makes them stronger. They are sure and steady with their love and never let the other forget it. 

The case for this book was alright, all the typical players in Wahredua were mixed it plus a few new faces. The focus was definitely more how Hazard and Somers work together while also not working together on the force. I don't know whether to trust Somer's new partner, Dulac. If Ashe has taught me anything, it's that we don't trust anyone here! What really got me was the set up for the overall plot of this series. This book made me cry like no other at the end, I can't say anything without spoilers but it's a smaller thing that just hurts my heart and it'll take me a bit to recover. Hazard's and Somer's books always have an extra dose of trauma so I take my time during their series. I want to read the next on to just move on and get justice, but if this is just the beginning I'm a little nervous for what's to come. 

Read if you like: 
• hurt/comfort                       
• romantic suspense    
• private investigator/detective

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