Review: Pretty good addition to the series. Great couple!:D
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 2, 2014
3.5-4 starsThis was a pretty good story. I really liked Max and Payton and enjoyed seeing them become a couple. I've read the first 2 books in the series and I really like this author's writing. I didn't notice the editing errors in this book that I've found in the earlier books in the series.Payton is a nurse and a spirited and sweet woman. A while back she was attacked and beaten badly and since has PTSD and has been fighting with her fear in order to go on living. Her last boyfriend didn't treat her very well and was there when she was attacked but left her behind to save himself. Payton is friends with and works with Cheyenne (heroine from book #1) and through her, Payton meets Max, who she's attracted to but also scars the crap out of her.Max is a mechanic at Free and brother to Ember (heroine from book #2). In addition to working on motorcycles, he and his co-workers also work to help women and children in trouble that the police can't help. Max doesn't do relationships and is a ladies man but when he meets Payton things change.Payton and Max have a tumultuous start to their relationship starting with mis-understandings (based mostly on assumptions). In public they spare and fight with each other but once Max finds out about Payton's attack things change in private. Payton still has issues left over from her attack and she's been hanging on but once her and Max become friends, Max tries to help her with her fears and nightmares. Unfortunately, due to a dire situation, Max gets recalled to duty to handle a special situation. Payton goes to see Max before he leaves and Max claims her as his, saying that when he gets back they'll be together. I loved how protective and sweet Max was to Payton. He even gets her a protection/guard dog to keep her safe while he's gone. His assignment is completed surprisingly quick but there are some residual issues that they have to deal with later. When Max comes home things don't go smoothly and there's some drama but Max and Payton are reunited and get their budding relationship back on track.Once Max gets back, he and Payton pretty much move in together for various reasons and they get closer really fast. Since they were friends for quite a while before they actually started actually "dating" each other, it doesn't take long for their attraction and friendship to make things get serious quick. While they're working through their relationship danger makes itself known. A threat is surrounding Max and Payton and the danger leaks out to those around them as there are multiple attempts on their lives. Unfortunately, once they figure out who it is, they have problems finding the culprit and it takes a while to deal with the issue. Life goes on as they deal with the danger and I enjoyed seeing Max and Payton's relationship mature. They make a great couple and I loved the interplay between them. Things are rough but eventually (after some very tense times) things get worked out and Max and Payton can finally have their HEA without attempts on their lives interrupting it constantly. ;)This was a very enjoyable story. I really liked Max and Payton and loved rooting for them to get their HEA. The romance plot was well done and did great at conveying the emotions and feelings. The action plot was good but I will admit there were a few times when I felt like things weren't explained well enough. Overall I got the plot but a better explanation of how certain key things would have helped. Regardless of that, overall I did enjoy the story and will continue to read future books in the series. I think the shining stars of these books are the characters, who are fun and interesting and it's easy to get sucked in to their lives. I'd recommend this book. :D