This second half of Ripley and Boone's duo picks up where Real Dirty left off and ran with the story. It felt like they had already faced all the challenges they needed but they had more coming for them. There is much more these two have to face from their pasts. And though Boone got Ripley to accept his help in Real Dirty, he's going to have to fight to get her to accept his love as well after the way things appear to be heading. She is so used to not having any good in her life that she can't see the possibility of things going right for her and the proof is in the events at the beginning of Real Sexy.. 
 I love Ripley's determination to do things on her own and figure out what she wants out of life. She is fiercely independent, and while that is a trait she has needed in the past, learning to lean on people is a new and scary thing for her. Ripley isn't used to relying on people, nor does she trust love, but in order to reach dreams she had never expected to have, she will have to learn to do both. Her lack of trust was frustrating at times, but it certainly fit her character and added to the tension in the book. 
 I loved Boone before, but he was positively swoony here. He knows exactly what he wants, even if he isn't used to having to work so hard to get it. He isn't afraid to get a little dirty to get what he wants, and he also isn't afraid to let his softer side show. Ripley needs both from him and because he wants her he will put in the work. 
 I also love the way Dirty favorites swoop in to help just when each character needs it most. This duet stands alone perfectly, but there are a few interactions with other characters from Meghan's books that fit into Boon and Ripley's story and lend a hand as no one else could. This is both a great addition for fans of Meghan's other books and a great way to jump into her books for newcomers. There is just enough interaction from outside characters to build curiosity without detracting from Boone and Ripley. 
 I did not want to put this down and lamented every minute I couldn't read this week. This part of the duet had a lot more going on to add to Ripley and Boone's lives and the troubles they faced added to the drama they had to deal with in order to move forward. All the answers to questions posed in the first book are revealed and I finished this book in love with this couple and Meghan's writing once again. 
 I was gifted a copy in exchange for an honest review.