Nash...Oh sweet, tatted, pierced, purple eyed Nash. I totally adore him. He has always been one of the nicer, more well behaved of the Marked Men. He is fun, flirty, and outgoing. He is a good friend and has a good heart. He has a bit of a reputation, but he is also vulnerable and has demons that have haunted him his whole life. And recent revelations shook him to his core. He has so much to deal with and it is overwhelming and stressful. I really just wanted to hug him and tell him everything was going to be okay. My heart just broke for him at times. 

Saint....I really liked her personality and she was an intelligent, independent, caring nurse. But at times I just wanted to shake her due to her insecurities. The poor girl really was affected by the past and had a helluva time letting go. Her self esteem was so twisted that it was hard to love herself or trust. And I kept wanting her to really open her eyes and  see Nash for who he really was. 

They both have family issues causing stress and pain. And emotional situations seem to bring out their sexual tension even when they could hardly interact appropriately. They both are damaged, vulnerable, and  have self esteem issues. The more she is around Nash, the more he confuses her.  Her insecurities, fears and mistrust keep a barrier between them that Nash finds himself wanting to knock down. 

Sometimes they make each other lose control, but at other times provide some much needed balance and emotional support. But they are unstable at best. While Nash's world is one big mess of stress, upheaval, and pressure, will he be able to add a fiery, complicated redhead to the mix? And will she let him in? 

The books in this series can be read as stand-alones, but I think part of the fun of the series is how they all crossover, intermingle, and how their stories progress in future books. Each book in the series has a different feel or vibe to it since each of the characters's personalities and couples' interactions are so different. This one was not quite as angsty as Rule or Jet,  or as emotional and tense as Rome. It was somewhere in between with some emotional turmoil, some angst, and relationship drama. It was told in both points of view and that was very important since these characters internalized a lot and had misconceptions of each other at times. The characters in this series may be quirky, different, high strung, and flawed, but they form a strong pseudo family. They might not fit into society's perfect mold, but they accept each other. I love how they stand up for each other while also calling the others out when needed. Their interactions are fun and snarky, their support is unwavering, and their connections and ties are deep.

I loved getting more with Rule, Shaw, Ayden, Jet, Asa, Phil, and Rowdy. We also  met some new characters: Royal, Salem, and Zeb,  all of who I imagine will be back in future books. They already have interesting back stories and personalities. I enjoyed getting a tease into Rowdy's book in this one and I am also looking forward to more with Asa. I like him more and more each book. So bring on more with the Marked Men and the feisty women who fall for them! 

Thanks to Jay Crownover for providing me with a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.