So Ty took Zane home to take some time off from their traumatic New York adventure. Here, Zane was introduced to the uber-funny Grady Family. Oh, I love Ty's grandpa! And her Ma's such a quirky character. His brother Deacon's so cool and his Dad - agh. I wanna punch that guy! Anyways, so they went hiking (which the Grady boys are regularly doing) and they find themselves in danger from treasure hunters and lions!! Yikes! This was funnier and more intense than the first one if I may say. The chemistry between the two's undeniable and their feelings are blossoming - oh and Ty telling Deacon that he could love Zane if the guy would let him. How sweet is that??? There's still the rather steamy sex scene (the one in the wood's rather hawt) and in this book, Zane celebrated his birthday in that hot, hot scene! LOL. More of Ty's behavior here was also established - his loyalty, his vulnerability and just how much he cares for Zane. Sticks & Stones' more of a Ty book to say the least but it was still awfully good with Zane just adding the right love-jabs! 
 "I like being able to wake up with you. I like knowing you'll be there if I need you," he continued, obviously uncomfortable with what he was saying but refusing to be deterred now that he'd begun. "I like being with you, Zane. And I'd like to keep that up now that you're here," he admitted shakily. He met Zane's eyes determinedly. "I want you." Who could even resist this guy after saying this? 
 So there folks, Sticks & Stones' the continuation of a beautiful series and you really need to catch up with it. It's totally addicting! They are totally my new favorite book couple!