4.5 stars 
 The strongest steel is forged in the hottest fire. 
 Harper has so many layers in the beginning of the story. Scared. Scarred. Strong. Hiding. Harper went through a complete transformation over the course of the book. She had so many secrets she was running and hiding from, all related to one huge moment in her life. I enjoyed watching her open up to Trent. 
 Trent was smooth, smart, and focused. His tattoo shop had been his focus for most of his life, and his specialty in covering scars came from a personal place. His experience with scars is what drew Harper to the shop in the first place, but it was his understanding and patience in working with her that brought her back. 
 This had a slow build up between the two of them, simply because of Harper's fear of touch. Her determination to transform her scars forced her to move past the panic, and as she became more comfortable with Trent and the process, her walls continued to crumble. I loved his patience with her, and his ability to let her pick the pace. Trent was a great hero for Harper not only for his patience, but for his interest in making sure she feels safe without him. 
 There were some great side characters that added to the fun. Drea and Cujo, Harper and Trent's best friends added some hilarious tension and as the center of the next book should bring some interesting angles. 
 This was a fun, sweet read with a bit of suspense thrown in the mix. The threat isn't entirely surprising as Harper's past is revealed, but knowing something is coming and waiting for the moment that it does don't lessen the impact. In some ways it reminded me of another title I've read, but I loved the way the story became it's own. As the beginning of a series of interconnected standalones, this was a great pace and great entertainment. 
 I was gifted a copy in exchange for an honest review.