When Nash was seen with the pretty red-headed nurse in Rome, it was obvious there was something between them, but as Nash had just had his world rocked by huge family news, the characters don't take the time to find out just what is going on beyond the fact that they went to high school together. But now in Nash, their secrets are revealed and their past brought to light. 
 After years of internalizing the actions of the men around her as reflections of something wrong with her, there was a lot of work for Saint to be open to a relationship. It was frustrating at times to watch her hear Nash's words, see his actions, and completely ignore everything in his message. Other than her self-esteem issues she is a strong woman: caring, thoughtful, and loyal. I will say, even if I wasn't thrilled with that aspect of her character, it was well done in that it was consistent and the process of facing it or running away was written in such a way that it felt real and honest rather than forced for the sake of the story. 
 Nash had so many things going on in his life that I couldn't help sympathize with his frustrations trying to get Saint to open up to him and also understand his desire to keep her near because of the effect she had on him. Where I had a harder time liking Saint, I loved him immediately. The way he dealt with everything going on around him and inside his head just proved that the words and actions Saint observed in high school didn't define the man he grew into. 
 The other couples we've already fallen in love with are back for all the action to tease and support each other and Nash. There is just enough of the story focused on the others' lives that we get a glimpse at where Rule and Shaw, Jet and Ayden, and Rome and Cora are at in their own lives and relationships, but it doesn't take away from Nash and Saint figuring out where they stand. I would even go so far as to say the scenes with Nash's friends added the perfect something that would have been missing without. The teaser at the end that leads into Rowdy's story was the perfect way to build anticipation and questions without also taking away from the resolution of Nash. 
 This was a great continuation of the Marked Men series. It kept a nice balance of emotions, at times feeling sweet and hopeful, and other times leaning more towards angst and upheaval. It was entertaining, and as Nash and Saint worked through their relationship I was able to move past my frustration with Saint until I wanted to do nothing more than cheer for them. 
 Thanks to Jay Crownover for providing me with a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review. Will be posted at Reviews by Tammy and Kim.