I received this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review 
 This was a solid read. I really liked how the author worked in grief processing with tenderness and time. 
 I thought that there was a good character building and relationship building in the book. I liked that the couple bloomed from adversity but that they struggled and had to make adjustments. Claudia was amazing, she survived something that most people couldn't deal with and she struggles with the fallout and grief. 
 Shep was a great D for me. He was strong silent and demanding. I loved though that he put Claudias needs uppermost and that he dealt with her panic attacks with ease. His pup was a great addition as well. His type of lifestyle isn't for everyone but it was interesting and entertaining. 
 Hopefully we will see more to this series.