Slick's review posted on Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews 
 4.5 Stars 
 I'm going to be real honest in saying that I had to go back to the first book in Sawyer Bennett's Cold Fury series, Alex, and remind myself who Garrett was because Alex and Sutton really dominated that story and so the secondary characters just really didn't stick out to me. That's not a bad thing in fact it's quite the compliment to Ms. Bennett because normally I fixate on those secondary characters but after doing a quick scan I quickly remembered Garrett Samuelson as the "new kid" on the block, one that always had a dirty joke on hand, one that befriended the hard to like Alex, and one who never lacked for female companionship. Poignant, life affirming, and sexy all describe Garrett, but in addition this book is about grabbing life by the horns and living every minute and that is something I can truly appreciate.I know for a lot of people the fact that Garrett goes from sleeping with everything that walks to utter devotion for one woman is going to be hard to swallow. Me, I'm a believer in love at first sight and I think a guy like Garrett tend to fall hard and fast because they have sampled the masses so when they find the one that's right it happens pretty quickly. I also think that the situation he faces with Olivia (Liv) hastens his ability to come to terms with his feelings. It doesn't hurt that his parents have been role models of love so he knows true love can exist. Despite Liv's somewhat strange and bohemian lifestyle she has had no problems forming attachments with the people in her life and facing a health battle with the help of her boss and best friend, Stevie she decides to give Garrett a chance. 
 I found Garrett to be a very interesting character; he has this history of never taking women seriously yet he seeks out the advice of his Mom when he realizes he's falling in love for the first time. He never sees women for long but he finds he can't stay away from Liv after their first night together and it wasn't just about the sex. Most of all I was surprised by how sensitive he was when his friends didn't feel he was worthy of Liv and during a very difficult time; it was in these scenes I realized there was much more to this man than the side he lets the world see and throughout this book he proves time and time again that he has more than what it takes to go the distance with one woman. 
 Liv is one of those heroines what's easy to admire; she is strong, she is smart, and despite the hand that's been dealt to her she tries to be optimistic about her life and her future. Yes there were times she had doubts, and yes at times she drove me a little bit nuts with wanting to handle things on her own, and yes she did make a decision solely on her own that she shouldn't have, BUT I also get that she was dealing with so many emotions and she was scared even though she put on a brave front. I appreciate that she felt she was doing what was right and thought she was being selfless and I also appreciate that with help from Alex (and man did this book show how much Alex has changed and grown) she understood her mistake and apologized for it. 
 While their relationship started out as pure lust and the need to feel alive, it soon became much more and I flat out loved watching them both realize how much they wanted to be together and how much they needed each other. Their whirlwind relationship took them both by surprise yet somehow they just worked despite it all. While I didn't notice the secondary characters much in the first book of this series, I can't say the same for this one both Alex and Sutton were very much present and proved to be and dedicated; anyone would be proud to call Stevie a friend something by the middle of this book Garrett was more than happy to do. 
 There were many tear inducing moments in this book but there were some fun and lighthearted ones as well which made it a lot like everyday life. From start to finish author Sawyer Bennett kept me fully engaged in this story and with these characters and I loved every minute of it. 
 Review copy provided for an honest review.