High-powered divorce attorney Rebecca Lindt wants to put her past as a survivor of a high school shooting behind her, but her dad's political aspirations, the upcoming release of a documentary she was interviewed for, and the trauma that resurfaces during a mugging attempt makes it hard to do.

Wes Garrett, once an up-and-coming star chef, lost it all during his divorce. Finally sober and with a job teaching cooking to at-risk youth, Wes also wants to leave his past behind.

Wes doesn't believe he's a hero, but he certainly is when he helps a stray dog fend off Rebecca's muggers. Taking the shocked out Rebecca and the shot dog to his veterinary brother, Wes finds he recognizes Rebecca from somewhere but can't place it.

Rebecca instantly recognizes Wes from court. Leery, Rebecca can't reconcile this caring, sexy, helpful guy with the angry, scary one she took to the cleaners in divorce court.

Their attraction continues to grow as they can't help running into each other, but will their pasts and secrets ruin something before it can even begin?

So. Damn. Sexy. Wes is a hot, tattooed dream boat. It was great to see a strong guy who was aware of his mistakes, was learning from them, and willing to talk through everything, including sexy times. Sexy consent at it's very best.

I also loved Rebecca's character. She was sympathetic, and the majority of the drama keeping these two apart was real, un-contrived, and not based on lies. Yes, there were secrets, but the way Loren played them out was masterful.

Don't even get me started on the doggy. So great, I only wish we had a little more of him as he does drop off the page for awhile while recovering from his wound. The dog lives everyone!

Also, food truck sexy times! May be my favorite modern take on "sexy carriage rides."

Thank you to the publisher and Edelweiss for the ARC!