Joanna Wylde had cemented the foundation for Mel and Painter's story in Reaper's Stand. I have to say that Painter was not my favorite character after he failed to fight for Em. However, she totally redeemed him in my eyes. 
 Melanie Tucker is learning to survive. Her father was abusive and her mother walked out on her. She's Jessica's best friend and she loves London (Jessica's aunt) like she was her own mother. After she woke up from the hospital after the house explosion she developed a relationship with Painter just before he was sent to prison. While he's in prison, she starts sending him letters and when he's released, she wants nothing more than to continue what they started before he went in. 
 "I have fallen into a Painterinduced haze." 
 Levi "Painter" Brooks is part of the Reapers MC. He went to prison for his brothers. During his time in prison, the only thing that keeps him sane is Melanie. Once he's released, he realizes that bringing Melanie into his life might not be the best thing for her. 
 I liked Painter a lot in this book. He was honest with Melanie, as much as he could. He was straightforward about his intentions and he didn't hide his feelings. He was loyal to the club and to his brothers. 
 "I'd fallen in love with Melanie Tucker." 
 Melanie had a hard life and I admired that she put herself through school and was able to make something of herself. She had to be a responsible adult way earlier than she should have. I understand why she had second thoughts about the club life and her future. I could never be upset about that. After all, she was looking for forever. 
 Mel and Painter made a great couple. They had great chemistry. They were sexy together. 
 Joanna Wylde has created a great MC world full of fantastic characters. Her books give a true feeling of realism about how an outlaw club truly works. 
 I hope there are many books to come. 
 "She was mine. She'd always be mine." 
 Cliffhanger: No 
 4/5 Fangs 
 A complimentary copy was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. 
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