(4.5 emotional stars)

I kinda feel like the blurb doesn't do this book justice. I almost passed this one by because I was expecting a whole lot of drama but that's not what Foster gives us at all. The emotion is there in loads but there is actually very little angst. Instead we get a touching story of loss, grief, healing, and love. I'll be honest, I cried at least twice so be prepared.   

Tank, like all the Wickeds, is a stand-up guy with a big heart. He takes his duty of protecting others seriously and that soon includes Leah and her little family. It's beyond sweet seeing them getting closer (and those little girls wrapping ALL the Wickeds around their little fingers), supporting each other, and becoming a unit of their own. 

Leah hasn't had a lot of support outside of her brother since her father died years ago. It doesn't take long for the Wickeds to show her what it means to be one of them. It might have happened under tragic circumstances but it gives her just what she needs. 

There's a decent amount of heat but so much more heart in The Wicked Aftermath. They aren't kidding that it will "tear at your heartstrings" but Foster always knows how to make everything right and give a happy ending that is truly satisfying. 

**I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.**