Free copy provided by the author, and in return, I will give a honest review. 
 Overall, this book made me very happy. If it didn't have so many typos, this would be a solid 4. No question. It was a book drenched in sentimentality, because I haven't clapped eyes on this book since I was 16. Back then, this book felled others. I joined a small fandom, that fervently reviewed every chapter, because it was the best mercenary book I'd read in ages. 
 That still stands today (eeek.) 
 But granted, many mercenary books don't come my way, so it doesn't take much to shoot to my number #1. Whilst reading, I made a page of notes, so I'll just copy & paste it here (apologies if some of it doesn't make sense, it was short-hand, and 3AM in the morning): 
 First impressions: 
 Michael 10/10. Christina 2/10. 
 In the original, it took me till the 75 percent mark, to actually like Michael, so to see I'm immediately on his side is an unexpected bonus. I could picture Adrian Callaghan as an insufferable subordinate snapping at his heels - and Michael always being the softer one. 
 Christina (and her mom) appear obsessed with the word 'fat.' 
 "Once a group of them had serenaded me with 'Milkshake' until I'd fled to the nearest store. 
 First genuine laugh :) 
 Too much mom influence. Is that deliberate? It is tainting Christina by association merely by spouting her poisoned reterik . I will be so happy when this girl gains some confidence. 
 Generic kidnap stuff. 
 Morgan Freemason is dead. 
 Cue heart attack. Thought it said Morgan Freeman. 
 "You can't heart me," I said. "I'm your bargaining chip." (should be hurt me.) 
 As usual, he was waiting outside with the clouds. (should be clothes - easy mistake to make - haha, that was a joke, no excuses.) 
 Now I remember why I didn't like Michael through the original narrative. He keeps making move to rape Christina. 
 He had military training: I could barely get through gym class. 
 16 year old me & 20-something year old me are in sync. Favourite quote back then; favourite quote now too. 
 If you wanna execute somebody - always aim for the skull. Miles, and the IMA are making rookie mistakes. Convenient plot device. 
 Love A. 
 Too much parents. 
 He wouldn't have bothered with threats at all if he through he could get a drop on us.(should be thought.) 
 "That," he said, curling my hand around it, "Is your fault." 
 "You know," he repeated, "And you use it to goad me. Manupliate me." 
 In both cases (and many more, besides), incorrect grammar was used. Capital letters should not be used to continue dialogue, if it is preceded by a comma. 
 Impression of Christina: 
 Has improved to 4/10. She weeps a lot. But it's to be expected. Can't wait for her character growth. It should be delicious! 
 Impression of Michael: 
 8/10. 
 He keeps going after a weeping Christina. 
 Say whaaaaat? He's in love with her? Oh, Michael. He has it bad. 
 crisis spelt crises.