The accident has repercussions: memory loss, demons from the past, and confusion. Josh is in a vulnerable state and Heather feels lost and powerless. They have to learn who each other are all over again and deal with outside influences causing conflict. And of course this is a Kelly Elliott book so you know there has to be struggles, miscommunication, misunderstandings, angst, and drama. Josh's ex Victoria takes over the bitch role in this book and she does it very well. I wanted to back slap her myself so many times!

I adore Josh. He really has matured through this series and even as he struggled to understand everything, he could feel his connection to Heather. It was beautiful to see his reaction to Heather and how he could fall all over again.  Heather is caring, strong and so devoted. Sure she has issues, insecurities,  and fears, but she really has come into her own. She has faced so much in her life and it has affected her deeply. But her love for Josh is never in question.

"I want to lose myself in you...and I pray to God I also find myself in you, princess."

This is the story of love finding a way during difficult circumstances. There are some really sweet, swoony moments, and others that made me want to throw my kindle, cry or smack someone. This book packed in so much, but it was never boring, and I was greedily devouring the story to see what was going to happen next. 

"I've never in my life...ever...felt this way with anyone. You're the air that I breathe, the light in my darkness, the hope of my future."

"Good lord, can't we just have a few months of no drama in this group of ours?"~Ellie

Kelly Elliott has created a world with characters and couples you cannot help but love and adore despite their faults. Ellie and Gunner, Ari and Jeff, and Amanda and Brad and their continuing stories are all a big part of this book as well. And we get to know Scott and Jessie more. The men are swoony and sexy, the women are sassy, independent, and strong. The villians are nasty and make you furious. You feel all of their pain, fear, joy, anger, heart break, and happiness. And there is so much humor too. These characters play off each other so well and are really funny and feisty. She never fails to bring out every emotion and keep you flipping pages quickly. I love getting points of view from all of the main characters and her transitions flow flawlessly. I really feel like I am transported in this world and am part of their group(Damn, I would not mind having one of these amazing, swoony, sexy guys to call my own...sigh). I love these couples. They have become like friends that I love to go and visit. and I enjoy being with them during the good and bad times. They are devoted, loving, protective, passionate, and real. They are not perfect, they make mistakes and they learn from them. These couples all have amazing chemistry, intense connections, and passion. And they are such a tight core group of friends that stick by each other through thick and thin. Their little competitions, teasing, and witty rapport just show how much affection they hold for each other. And they are protective as hell and will stand up to anyone messing with their friends. 

This was largely Heather and Josh's story, but we also saw important events happening with all of the characters lives. This book gave me everything I needed, but at the same time left me ready for more. I can't wait for the next book Cherished. I already really like the couple that we were introduced to in this book. And I could totally see a spin-off series with the children from this series in the future. 

Thanks to Kelly Elliott for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.