For me, this book is an interesting mishmash of things - we have the first part (most of the story, actually) with Quincy and Judson coming together again and addressing their feelings for each other, plus his issues with losing his leg. Next there's a short bit over halfway thru where they can't keep their hands off each other and it feels a bit like an erotic novel (not that I'm complaining, mind you :) ). And then at the end there's some suspense and danger. It all moves together and the story is great all around but it almost feels like separate sections instead of one continuous flow. It didn't bother me but I'm throwing it out there just in case it might bug you.

There is a ton of conflict and tangled emotions in the early parts. Both Quincy and Judson have had feelings for each other for more than a decade but his time as a SEAL separated them. Not that that stopped the love, just kept it buried, and now that they are together it's hard to keep ignoring it. Except that Judson's having problems figuring out who he is since he left the SEALs, believing himself to be less of a man. He's struggled for a long time and cut himself off from people who cared. Instead he's self-medicating and drowning in negative emotions. There are a lot (and I mean A LOT) of ups and downs as they deal with all the turmoil and try to get to a healthy place, whether that's together or apart.

Once they do, though, it is a lovely thing. I like how they find a life that fits them both and makes them happy. It's not all smooth sailing (don't forget the whole suspense element is out there, just waiting to strike) but it does help them get a hard-won HEA that makes up for all the bumps along the way. Plus, an epilogue that tugs at your heart while teasing at the second story in the series.

As long as the way the story moves isn't going to be an issue for you, Finding Purpose has a lot of great things to offer. The complicated characters and attention grabbing beginning definitely had me hooked! I didn't want to put it down and I'm looking forward to finding out what comes next.

*** I voluntarily read a Review Copy of this book. All opinions stated are solely my own and no one else’s. ***