Review: Great sequel to Point of No Return
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 11 26, 2013
Looking back at my review for Point of No Return I found that book to be a quick read with a lovely romance and a good light beach read. In this second book, all that has changed.Breaking Point is dark where Point of No Return was light. Told from Matt's POV, we watch as Matt struggles with the aftermath of Kira's abduction and torture one year after the first book. While Kira has seemingly worked through those events, Matt has struggled with what happened and the feeling that he failed to protect Kira. When the book starts we learn that Matt has decided to retire from the police force and take up MMA training in order to compete. There is more going on however, and soon Matt's unresolved issues are pulling him further into an emotional downward spiral, putting him in danger of losing Kira and possibly his life.It was difficult to read through Matt's inner turmoil. His despair and his inability to discuss things with Kira was sometimes frustrating, but ultimately heart breaking. Watching the couple I loved so much in the first book falling apart made for an emotional read. While there was never any doubt that the two love and are devoted to each other, Matt's failure to work through the past ultimately takes a toll on the pair.This was so different from any other N.R. Walker book I have read. While there are still moments of happiness and humor and of course sexy times, the depth of emotion displayed in this book was a surprise. There are appearances from Matt's coworkers on the force, Kira's parents are back lending support (and some comic relief) and Matt's new friends at the Fight Club were good additions to the cast of secondary characters.I am looking forward to a final happy ever after for Matt and Kira in the next book, hopefully they won't have to work as hard for it this time around.