4.5 stars! From the moment I met Mathias in Last to Know, the first book in this series, I knew I needed to know more about him. I was very happy to learn he'd get his own book and very excited to get to hear his story. This book did not disappoint! The broody, snarky, jerk is so much more than he appears and he's just one of those bad boys you can't help but love. 
 Both Mathias and Remy are strong characters who've been through a lot of difficult times in their lives. They've experienced things that have turned them tough in many ways. Both harbor secrets and neither one can forget the past in order to move forward. When they meet again after seven years, their past comes crashing down on them and they must figure out what happens next. Remy develops a plan that we know won't work and Mathias reexamines his life. I absolutely adored how he laid himself bare in this book. Even with the fears and half-truths he held in his heart, he was somehow able to harness the strength to put his feeling out in the open for Remy to see. It surprised me that he was able to share his feelings so openly after what I thought I knew about him but, as I watched him move tentatively forward to rebuild this relationship, I fell more in love with him. I would love to hear this story from his POV!!! 
 I loved Remy's fierceness and, even though I knew what that keeping her secret would mean for the story, I still felt for her and admired her. She dealt with pain and sadness in such a real way. These two had an explosive relationship that alternately made me sad, mad, happy and fearful. But, ultimately, I never stopped cheering for them. Their chemistry was explosive and fact that they needed to be together was undeniable. 
 I guess you've figured out by now that I recommend not only this book but also this series. These characters are wonderful and their story lines are fantastic. I can't wait to see what happens next! So give these a try, I don't think you'll be disappointed!!