The way this story kept me in a chokehold the entire fucking time!!! I loved everything about it.

Before I jump into my review, I want to point out I read this digitally. I came in blind with this being my first book ever by this author. Our MCs have previously been side characters in other stories and what I liked... no absolutely loved is the fact that when the side characters in their story were introduced, they were highlighted, and I was able to follow a hyperlink in a new window showing me that character's story. I have NEVER seen that before. So, while it was small and didn't really impact the story, I loved that because as a reader I didn't have to go searching.

Back to the story. The way my heart broke for Candi and all the little girls who grew up to be women with tragic backstories and demons similar to hers. Based on what was shared about her past I'm not sure that I would have liked seeing Candi before this. It was a privilege for me to meet her while on her healing journey, so my heart didn't have to break further seeing her drugged up, tricked out, and reliving abuse. I was soo proud of her for taking charge of her life and making the much-needed changes to find inner peace.

I often forget that men can be empaths. Women talk about it openly, men not so much. I know that you can be an emotional gangster but rarely does one openly say I felt her hurt before she ever said a word. I loved this man so much. He has been placed at the TOP of my BOOK BOYFRIEND Roster.

I loved every interaction between these two. They were so incredibly open and raw. The communication was top tier, I loved the playfulness and their ability to just vibe. I went in knowing this was insta-love. I have read plenty of insta-love. Most of the time in that sub-genre authors will describe a pull or an instant contentment.

Evelyn didn't tell us there as a pull, instead the readers became spectators with front row seats and were able to feel the pull straight from the pages.

Highly Recommend!