Review: Another Winner from Courtney!  #Branded!!!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 9, 2014
I've read every book in this series and each one is uniquely different with it's own set of life's challenges.  From a broken drug addict to an Ex Army Ranger with no sense of self worth.  One thing that you get with each book in this series is a set of characters that you will love even more then the next... First there was Pax and I didn't think I could love anyone more, then she gave us Gabe and Dominic and now Brand!  I was super excited for Brand's story. After Jacey up and married Dominic I wasn't sure how Brand was going to move on and move past his unrequited love for her.This book literally starts off with a BANG... and I don't mean that literally it really does!  And our sexy Army Ranger is thrust back into being a hero, but he doesn't feel like a hero. He's broken and beaten and returning to his home town is the last thing that he ever wanted to do.  Too much feeling, too many memories, and too many nightmares await him there.  What he does find isn't what he's bargained for. Getting in and getting out was his goal, so when he ends up needing to stay longer he is forced to truly face his demons that stretch all the way back to his sensitive six year old self. But he won't be alone...We get to meet Nora, a girl that has wanted Brand since she was twelve years old.  Say What?  Yeah she knew him back when he was young, but he doesn't recognize the beautiful woman she's become right away.  Nora makes it her mission to not only take care of Brand but to find a way to fulfill her childhood fantasies... But Nora's demons are even deeper seeded then his... What has been done to her and what happens her will certainly make you question humanity and possibly make you queasy...This book is going to take you on a series of twist and turns that you probably won't believe, sometimes won't see coming, and will leave you breathless at times... Courtney never disappoints with her gift for telling a story, witty banter and extremely engaging dialogue.  There was only one little tiny minor thing that I would have liked to have seen handled differently but all in all this story is beyond solid with the storyline and execution.  The one line in this story that was profound to me... Before We Fall, We Fly... How believably true that statement is... Get your tissues ready for the Epilogue you are going to need them!I give this one my 5 star recommendation.  Every book in this series is fantastic and Brand was just another addition to my book boyfriend list from Courtney Cole...