So much better than the first book! Gabriel? So very swoon worthy. 
 The Merrick boys delivered again, plenty snark. Such a pleasure to read, it had me laughing aloud and grinning like a fool. 
 There are so many relationship dynamics explored and personal issues delved into and overcome. The paranormal takes a backseat, the main focus is relationships and personality growth and it was written so well that I ached for the characters. 
 Kemmerer knows how to write imperfect characters that burrow inside your heart and hang on tightly. Layne was great, everything that Gabriel needed! Not some silly giggling girl, a strong and honest girl with a back bone. 
 Gabriel is such a bad boy, but I really enjoyed seeing into his character and understanding the reasons for all the anger. And even with the anger, I could see his heart was in the right place. He's just as ballsy as ever, and has officially become one of my favourite characters! 
 "If I find out you laid a hand on my daughter--" 
 "What?" said Gabriel. "You'll stand here and bitch about it?" 
 "Stop it!" cried Layne, dragging his coat and backpack from the kitchen. Her dad took a step forward. 
 "I'll have you arrested and charged with trespassing and statutory rape." 
 "Then I'm going to need another fifteen minutes."