Rock Hard by Nalini Singh is the second book in her Rock Kiss series. It CAN be read as a standalone but if read out of order you will get spoilers for events that take place in book 1, Rock Addiction. A beautiful romance ab out a broken woman and her brave fight to escape a prison of fear and the gorgeous hulking male who helps her be brave along the way. While the dialogue between the two was HILARIOUS (and their own inner-monologues too), the story behind Charlotte's fear is dark and twisted and terribly tragic. Gabriel (AKA: T-Rex) is the hulking male aforementioned. A gorgeous ex-professional rugby player who also is a wicked smart business man with a history of rescuing failing companies from their own people. He is so patient and kind and loving with Charlotte. I cannot wait to read more from this author. The writing style is just one which I absorb and enjoy very easily.