I've been reading and reviewing books by [a:R.M. Neill|21347944|R.M. Neill|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1617442164p2/21347944.jpg] for a while now, and they all have some common denominators. They are entertaining and sweet, they have some fun, some drama, some longing and luckily a HEA. But none made me cry like this story.

While I expected some angst during the split and reunion of the two MCs, which is hinted at when reading the description, I never imagined what the reason would be, and OMG everything Dante went through really broke my heart, because not only did he have to leave Colby behind without a word, making him believe that he was simply abandoning him and abandoning their very careful plans, but he also had to suffer the betrayal of the one who should have protected him, and he had to do it in a hostile environment, dangerous for an adult let alone a teenager, all alone, and knowing that maybe when he could return to Colby and tell him why he left, it might already be too late. And yet, he never gave up, and he wasn't afraid to accept help even when he felt he was at his lowest point.

And yes, Colby's anguish was painful for me too, but at the same time, it was less. Because he had the opportunity to move on, he was able to build a life, empty, because for him a life without Dante was nothing, but at least he had his business, his best friend and people who cared about him.

And when they finally meet again, when they are face to face, the past doesn't matter, they recognize the love between them, a love that nothing could break.

This story is about soulmates, about loyalty and sacrifice. Of a love so great that there were no limits that could stop it.

I was given an advanced copy and voluntarily wrote a review.