I didn't think I was interested in this book but read it to keep up with Carson and Dallas from the first book. But Silas and Dylan drew me in. If anything this book might be better than the first one: Silas and Dylan have deeper struggles and the stakes seem higher. The characters have a rough start -- both being not that likeable at first, and sort of one dimensional-- but evolve into something better (through their relationship) by the end. Carmack is great with banter and particularly good with her hero's POV. The plot has its annoying elements (too many fistfights!) but the book is well worth reading. Again, I don't feel that interested in the next book in the series, but I bet Carmack will prove me wrong there too.