Real world issues : Domestic Violence, Alcoholism, and Veteran Suicide are all part of this story. I like that this book/series has a darker more realistic setting.

Allie is hardworking, practical, loyal, and a true ride or die. I am so happy that she never compromised or back downed. Carter is messy. Efforts were made but not enough for him to be vindicated.

Grant and Walter were valuable in this story. I like it when the secondary characters have their own drama within the main story.