Oh, Bentley! My heart broke so much for him. From the moment he was introduced I fell in love with this character and now to finally get his story, it was so much more than I expected. This story was raw, it was emotional and it was so perfect for Bent.

Bentley is fighting some major demons. Some his close knit group of friends know about and others that he has kept to himself for years. These are eating away at him and taking him on a downward spiral. When Sydney shows up, her presence doesn’t help him. I loved Sydney. She was sweet, caring and a great friend. She easily connected with Jazz and Ainsley and I loved the bond she formed with him, plus her friend Carmen (who I LOVE! This girl is HILARIOUS and a great friend).

There is so much chemistry between Bentley and Sydney in both the present and from the flashbacks that are provided throughout the story. The steam level is off the charts. They are instantly drawn to each other. No matter how much Bentley tries to fight everything and tries to hate Sydney for the night she represents in his past, he can’t stay away from her. He is a moth to a flame. Sydney is exactly the type of woman that Bentley needs in his life. She isn’t afraid to call him out, she isn’t afraid to push his buttons and try to show the real man versus the one he shows the public.

You can read this as a complete standalone, however, to get the full picture, it is best to read the previous three books in the series. This does also deal with sensitive topics, so proceed with caution.

If you’re looking for an emotional, angsty romance this is one to read.