ARC received from Forever (Grand Central Publishing) via Netgalley for an honest review

This is the second book in the Ink and Chrome series, and could be read as a standalone, but why would you want to miss all the happenings in the first book, Opening Up.

We met Duke in Opening Up - Asa's best friend and business partner at Twisted Steel. We watched (and made fun of Asa) as he tripped and fell into love with PJ, and now it is Duke's turn.

Duke is the gorgeous, sexy, flirtatious neighbour of Carmella. Carmella has been secretly in love with the hottie next door since forever. You can feel the sexual tension between them every time they are in the same room/yard/house together.

I loved that they finally took that step, and the way Duke treated his lady. He is so caring, thoughtful, I mean really, the guy is just swoonworthy. I adored how he was with Carmella. He knew that he couldn't go in all balls to the wall (well, may a little bit that way) with Carmella if he wanted to find his HEA with her.

At times I wanted to slap Carmella's mother around the head for being such a selfish cow, but at other times I wanted to slap Carmella for pandering to her - I know why but gah it frustrated me!

She has an amazing back story that helps us understand the complicated but wonderful woman she has become. And I love her sense of style - I could imagine her like a rockabilly/pinup kind of girl.

It was lovely to be taken along on the ride as Duke charmed his way into Carmella's heart (and her pants!).

I enjoyed Falling Under even more than I did Opening Up.

Now can't wait for the next book, Coming Back, which is Mick's story.