Just like the other stories in this series, I was a little surprised at how quickly I finished it. It just flew by and I was kinda sad to see it end.

When I read After the Fall I was very anxious to get my hands on this book … I just knew it was going to be fantastic and I was right! At the time I thought Hunter was the perfect book boyfriend but now I’m thinking that Hayden can give him a run for his money. He’s sexy, charming, and devoted. And just like everything else he does, once he decides to commit to a woman he gives it 100%.

Saylor may be quirky but she’s also caring and dedicated. She had a very unusual childhood and it left some scars that makes her push people away. Fortunately for her, thanks to growing up in a political family, Hayden knows how to read people and understands what she’s doing. Even better he finds her unconventional-ness attractive - seeing something beneath the surface and understanding that there is more to her and their connection than is obvious.

The back and forth between Saylor and Hayden is a ton of fun. He steals my heart with the way that he keeps coming back to her even when she tries to push him away. And I want to give her a cuddle for everything that she’s gone thru (although her mom obviously loves her and is a delight to meet). Together they made me smile and sigh as I waited for them to figure things out. And the way he steps up when things get rough just reinforces why he’s so amazingly wonderful.

Entertaining characters in a smoothly written story, Valentine once again shows herself to be a master at creating addictive contemporary romances.

(Honest review given voluntarily after receipt of an ARC)