Just as their lives are in a good place, a surprise reappearance sends shock waves into Kacie's life. Her ex Zach is back and works as an EMT at the same hospital where she is a nursing student so he is unavoidable. So previously in control Kacie is now faced with anxiety and a decision to make. And we finally get to hear Zach's side of the story and find out why he made the decision  that changed their lives. 

Not quite a spark and not quite nothing. It was history. Good or bad, I shared something with him that I didn't share with any other person on this planet, not even Brody.

Brody is under some stress himself professionally as the hockey season starts and with his own family. I fell for Brody in the first book and even more so in this one. He is so kind, loving, generous, sexy and romantic. He does not act like a big hockey star, but is real, passionate, and caring. He is totally swoon worthy. It broke my heart  to see him struggle in this one. 

And we have seen some growth in Kacie from the first book and she has become more confidant, strong, open, and is learning to live again. But she still is affected at times by fears and insecurities. And her decisions not only affect herself, but also her girls and her family. But under Brody's love, she has softened and become more relaxed. 

Although they have good intentions, secrets are kept, mistakes are made and their happy, safe bubble bursts. Now they are left to deal with the fall out. It was tense, frustrating, and heart breaking at times. 

The first book was more about getting together. This one is about the work of staying together. They have fears, struggles, hurt feelings, and pain. Misunderstandings threaten to destroy everything they have built. Real life is not a fairy tale. Trust and communication are critical. And there lifestyles are still very different and present challenges. 

And when Brody's life begins to implode and he needs reassurance, will Kacie be there for him? In the first book Brody had to prove himself to her, but this time the roles are sometimes reversed.  But Kacie also has to face the demons of her past and make the right decision for  two little girls with a big capacity for love. Lucy and Piper (The Twinkies) were total scene stealers. They are so sassy, fun, and adorable. I loved seeing their interactions especially with Brody. I think I smiled or laughed at almost every scene they were in. And I never expected to start to like Zach. But somehow she managed to make me like the guy.. 

This was another sweet, sexy, engaging read in this series. It was told in both points of view which was really needed especially when communication was a challenge. The writing was easy flowing and heart felt. It was humorous, but also had some drama and emotional depth. It was tense, frustrating, and heart breaking at times.  The side characters added more controversy and comic relief. The couple was truly likeable and their story was unique and interesting. It was a wonderful continuation of their story and I enjoyed getting more with these charming characters. Ok, so Brody's friend, Viper was not so charming but he was pretty damn funny. I would like to see a spin off book about him the hockey man-whore that gets taken down by a good woman. People who enjoyed the first book, will enjoy this one just as much. 

Thanks to Beth Ehemann for providing me with a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.