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I have been a fan of the Runaway Train series since I first read Jake and Abby's story, and even through AJ and Mia's book I was curious about Rhys.

And I was definitely not disappointed with his and Allison's story! Though the story of a girl falling for her brother's friend is not a new one, the execution of this story was beautiful.

Rhys and Allison have history. History beyond her just being Jake's little sister. As bass player for Runaway Train, Rhys could have any woman he wants.... and Allison has been on his mind for years.

Rhys and Allison together are just wonderful. There has been that spark of attraction between them since her 16th birthday, but Allison's feelings go back even further than that.

Katie Ashley always writes strong women, but took it to another level with Allison. She has been an amazingly strong woman from since she was a teenager, and just grows stronger as the years pass.

Strings of the Heart sure did tug on the heartstrings. There was more than one time while reading that I may or may not have shed a tear or two.

At times I wanted to slap the crap out of Rhys for toying with Allison's heart the way he does. I can understand his hesitance at forming a relationship, but at the same time I was calling bulls&*t at his reasons. I wanted to love him and hate him all at the same time.

I just adored Allison. She knows what she wants and goes for it. And when things go awry with Rhys, my heart shattered along with hers.

"Okay then, I'll put it all behind me. We'll go on like this never happened. If that's what you think is best."

"I'm sorry, but I really do. It'll be fine in the end, you'll see. We'll be able to be friends just like nothing happened." She gave me a quick jerk of her head. "I'll just try not to think each and every time I see you that you're the man who didn't just break my heart-you shattered it."

I really loved that we got more of the Runaway Train boys, as well as the Jacob's Ladder boys. It has been great to see them all grow up and become loving family men.

Though the thing that irked me - Jake. Ugh, he was such a hypocrite when it came to Allison!! He had been such a man whore for so long, but he ball-busted any man who even looked at his sister. And the way he acted towards Rhys.... grrrr!! I loved that all the other RT ladies and his band mates put him in his place!! OK, rant over!

So, can Allison and Rhys overcome what is keeping them apart, or can they make a go of things and get their HEA?

Nope, you are going to have to read for yourself!

I adore Katie Ashley's writing, and have read every word she has written so far. I love my down and dirty rockers, but I love seeing them knocked for six when they meet the woman meant for them.