***5 'I Want to Walk in the Sunshine' Stars*** 
 The cover caught my eye, but it was the description of the story that peaked my interest and had me taking a chance on it and I loved the rabbit hole it nudged me into as I savored every moment of Nikolai and Fiona's journey. It had a little bit of everything that makes for a great read: heart, heat, humor and suspense and that little thread of paranormal/extrasensory that runs through the story only served to make it that much better. 
 I loved Nikolai and Fiona, separately and as a couple. They've both been through hell and have survived with at least a bit of their hearts and souls intact. Fiona amazed me with how she chose to live her life after what she'd been through. She was still haunted by it, but she didn't let it douse her spirit. Instead she used it to ensure that she stayed in the light as much as possible with the care she showed others as well as her bucket list. 
 Nikolai's past is filled with pain and loneliness which had my heart breaking for him and yet he's still going. I wouldn't call what he's doing living per se, but he is surviving and though the means to his survival is definitely set in a gray area, he does no harm to the innocent. His gift/ken is a blessing and a curse and I found it quite fascinating how it worked, affected him and how he dealt with it. 
 I loved Nik and Fiona's journey to their HEA. What started out as one thing turned into so much more without either one expecting, or wanting it in some regard, but it felt natural and from their first collision their chemistry was off the charts. There were a lot of sweet moments, but also heart wrenching ones, and that big 'ole pothole in their journey I most definitely didn't see coming, but each one only served to make them stronger individually and realize that though they may not have known each other a long time, they had something worth fighting for. And that ending? I loved how it ended and do hope that we get glimpses of them in future books. 
 When I requested this book, I honestly had no clue what I was getting myself into. I hadn't read the first book in the series, or any of the author's books for that matter, though I do have a couple of them sitting on my Kindle AND one in paperback (Thank you very much Romance Reveal Box), that currently resides in my purse because I love the cover and am hoping that I'll find the time to dive into it. So I went in blind and loved it. I loved the flow of the writing and story. It was so easy to get lost in the story and I simply sat back and enjoyed how everything unfolded. I really liked how Nikolai's ken was explained, it felt natural and not over the top at all. All of the characters were well written and I loved the depth they brought to the story without overshadowing Nik and Fiona's journey. There are somethings that could be triggers for some readers, but they are an integral part of the story and not used gratuitously. This most definitely can be read as a standalone, but I personally want to go back and read the first book. So, if you're looking for a well written romance with just a touch of the paranormal, you should give this one a go! 
 ~ Copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley and voluntarily reviewed ~