So good to get into straight romance again. And boy was this a good choice. Its been awhile since I've read a Cynster novel and I picked up right where I left off. The ending truly spoke of why I enjoy this series so much. The family; the support and the love truly make this series.

Some cons. Both Pris and Dillon are too pretty for the world apparently, lol. I do not remembwr Dillon being considered this hot in Demon and Flick's story. Yes he was younger but usually people considered this good looking show it from young.

I also did not like the ending for Mr. X. After creating this intricate web they way that ended was so lame and a let down. Lastly, some character stuff fell flat for me. the guys in this series are starting to seem less and less unique personality wise. But also I didn't really feel either Dillon or Pris were wild and reckless. Kept being told they were but beyond racing on horses and randomly sticking their nose in things I didn't see it. Also, the whole twin thing fell flat for me here. I loved it for Amanda and Amelia. Their books are my faves. But the twin connection with Pris and Rus was much talked about but always debunked by the same storyline. Is it just me? Pris thought she if she saw this thing she would know what Runs was up to but nope. Runs supposedly says he knows how she's feeling but ultimately ignores that for his own relationship apparently.

Okay, pros. The case/mystery turned out to be the most complex I've ever seen in this series from what I remember there's only one other that comes close. The stakes have risen and there were multiple layers of danger for several characters. Which made the villains choices at the end so annoying. Because before that he was doing great.

Several things surprised me. They started having sex earlier than I was expecting. Which I was okay with. Probably the most liberal couple so far. Trigger warning for attempted rape. I was not expecting that at all. These were good surprises. Made the story more dynamic.

And of course as I mentioned in the beginning the family element is always my favourite. That they all have several people to go to. To talk about their feelings and their choices with. I also always love the depth of emotional exploration for each couple. They have to figure out what they are feeling and what motivates those feelings and how to communicate them. Plus as always the sex scenes are wonderful. The English countryside sure does have a lot of random houses and gazebos for secret dalliances to occur.