As Reaper's national president, Shade is often moving from place to place. His reputation precedes him, and his position gives him power he wouldn't otherwise have in the small towns he often visits. He is used to getting what he wants and then moving on to the next. 
 Mandy makes ends meet, living on her sister's couch, picking up hours waitressing in a bar in order to watch her nieces while her sister works. But though their family may be tight, things with her sister's ex are tense. She has paid heavily for bad taste in men and has decided that men just make things harder than they should and she's fine with her family as it is now. 
 I couldn't help but be surprised by the events that pushed Mandy and Shade together, as she had been adamant that nothing happen and she actively avoided him unless absolutely necessary. But events outside her control mean she is stuck with no phone and nothing to do but rely on Shade for help, even if that's not what he thought the deal was. 
 Though Mandy wasn't quick to trust men, she was up for a one-night stand with the hot MC president. But according to his rules, that one night stand spanned more than a simple night, especially as things heat up at home. 
 The side characters made this a fun read. The three girls, particularly the oldest (at 5), added a sweetness and a purpose for some of the dramatic quick movement that Mandy and her sister plan. Even the addition of the deputy, Heath, added another aspect of the story that was interesting to watch. 
 Though the tension isn't directly from Reaper's business, it helps that Shade has taken a liking to Mandy. She is hesitant to trust men after having been burned too many times be the men in her life. Even the local sheriff's deputy has her questioning everything as he circles their trailer, seemingly at the most inopportune moments. 
 This was a quick read that brought me quickly back into the Reaper's world. It stands alone completely, but also ties in nicely. 
 I was gifted a copy in exchange for an honest review.