4.5 stars 
 Becca Merritt is desperate to find her missing brother Charlie, with no other clue except a note to find Rixey at Hard Ink Tattoo. Nick Rixey had no connection to the Merritts except for his service under Becca's father command in Afghanistan. Losing half of his team and being discharged from the army, the last thing Nick wanted to do was help a family member of the man who betrayed them all. As hard as he tried to ignore his gut instincts and Becca's plea for help, Nick couldn't turn her away. 
 Whatever expectations I had going in with this book, it exceeded every single one of them. The story was captivating and entertaining, the suspense element was well done. Nick and Becca's connection was raw and a whole lot of steamy. As far as characterization goes, both H/h and all of the secondary characters were relatable and likeable. Becca is a take no nonsense woman who won't back down at the first sign of trouble. She recognizes what she can and cannot do so she doesn't take stupid actions. Her strength and vulnerability both made her admirable and respectable. Nick is living with the guilt of the past but he's loyal and protective of those he cares about. I especially love his relationship with his brother Jeremy. He calls on his surviving team members to help find Charlie although they didn't reform without some tension. As the story progress, you see the bond with these men develop again. 
 The book ended in a good place but the storyline hasn't quite ended as some things need to be resolved. Looking forward to book 2 to answer these questions.