Review: ~ Review by Brandilyn
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 17, 2014
4.5 of 5 starsFor original review see The Prism Book Alliance Blog onlineI had a bit of reviewer’s block concerning this book. It is not a reflection on the book, far from it, just an explanation as to why it has taken so long to get the review written. Some reviews come more easily than others. This book was an interesting read. It did not go where I expected it to go, but I loved every minute of the ride. Stone broke formula, both “romance” formula, and patterns he had set with the first two books in the Uniformity series (Compromised and Damaged). You, also, don’t expect to like the main character as much as you do. He is an ex-con, after all.You first meet Dylan Hoss in Damaged. He is a model prisoner and comes to the aid of correctional officer Zane Davis, who is being railroaded by a prison gang and prison officials. I was intrigued to see just how Dylan was going to get his Happily Ever After, being a prisoner and all. I do not often go for the prisoner as the MC, but Stone proved me wrong with book 1, so I decided to give it another try. I enjoyed this book even more. It is my favorite of the series.I found tears pricking my eyes and my heart strings tugging for Hoss when he loses Joey. I found myself yelling at the author for that, as well. I found myself profoundly confused by the pairing of Dylan and Keegan. Yes, Keegan was hot, but he was no Joey. I found the characters once again surrounded by awesome friends. I loved Maggie for her unwavering support of Dylan and Al for his unwavering love of Maggie. I found myself wanting Dylan to make it for the long haul. I was immensely happy that Stone found that HEA for Dylan without taking any undue liberties.