4.5 stars 
 Maverick and Alexa have a history, but Alexa has worked hard to put her past behind her. Keeping her mother in a safe place is her goal. But she has noticed changes in her fiance that scare her, and her stable world no longer feels so safe. 
 Maverick has given Alexa the space she said she wanted all those years ago. But when she called for help, his protective nature won't let him back down, even after she says she is ok. But it's a good thing he has trusted his instincts, because Alexa is in more trouble than she thought. 
 There turns out to be a whole lot more involved in this than the surface appeared. This was one of those stories that pulled me in and wouldn't let go. As Alexa fought with what she thought she wanted versus what was actually happening, the depth of what she was going through was far beyond what I was expecting. 
 I always love watching these tough guys fall and fight to protect what they love. Maverick hasn't had much soft in his life, but he has always loved Alexa, even though he wasn't always good at it. 
 Maverick did a good job balancing his thoughts as he determined he wanted Alexa back in his life with the stress she was fighting at the moment. While the speed at which their relationship progressed, it didn't feel like and insta-love situation, simply because of their history. He was clearly aware she was battling the timing, and was willing to take things at her pace so long as she felt safe. 
 It is always great to see favorite Raven characters, especially with as banged up as they were at the end of the last book. The interaction between Alexa and the club members is stressful as Alexa anticipates the reception she receives after so many years away. These are not strangers to her, but she didn't think she'd need their help again. 
 I was gifted a copy in exchange for an honest review.