We have been following Dee and Beck and their circling around each other since Axel and  Cage. Now it is their full story from the beginning. And we get to see behind Dee's facade to see what was holding her back.

Dee Roberts has walls up, big tall nearly indestructible ones. All the men in her life have proved to her that you can't trust them so she does not plan to. She has wonderful best friends, Greg and Izzy. And inadvertantly through them, she meets Beck. He is one of Greg's security team. He is charming,  hot, sexy, flirty, and protective. Their chemistry is off the charts and is mighty powerful when unleashed.

He knows Dee is all about no commitments, but that does not mean he is not going to push. They're on again and off again.We have watched her run, avoid, and push him away over time. Just when it seems that Dee is willing to try, something brings the past crashing down around her. But now we learn why she acts the way she does. What fears and insecurities she has that keeps her from allowing herself  happiness and love, and the demons that threaten to destroy her.  She wears a mask for those around her including her best friends, but only Beck can truly see the real her and her pain. And sometimes it is all too much for her. But as much as she needs him, she pushes him away. 

John Beckett....Beck...Oh My. He is the hottest, swooniest Corps Security man so far. He is all alpha and protective,  but is also not afraid to be vulnerable and share his feelings. His determination to win Dee over even when she treated him horribly made my heart sigh. He knew what she needed even when she didn't or she resisted. She put him through so much, but he held faith that one day she would realize how much he cared and finally let him in. My heart broke for him at times. 

Never, not once, in my thirty-two years have I craved a woman the way I crave Denise Roberts. She gets under my skin like no other.

These two have so many struggles and so much pain. Healing, acceptance, and opening up is not an easy process. And during it all, a new danger lurks threatening Dee and those around her.  Dee has to decide whether to give up and let the darkness win, or find the will to fight to get herself back. 

"When you open yourself up to me completely...Baby, you won't even believe how good it's going to be."

There is danger, mystery, suspense, heartbreak romance, steam, humor, emotion,  and tragedy. Dee and Beck's journey has really been going on for three books so I was attached to both of them and invested in them. There are surprising secrets and plots twists scattered throughout the book. It had me tense through the whole book and at times I was literally shouting NOOOOOOOOO at my kindle! This one grabbed my heart and punched me in the gut several times. I found myself emotional and tearing up. There are situations that have to be faced and some things that they hoped they would  never have to deal with. And they all have to handle the aftermath as well.  

And not only do we see the truth behind Dee and Beck's story, but we also get more glimpses into Maddox, Emmy, and Cooper. And there are additions of some other intriguing characters Chelci, Ash, and David. We also got to visit with Axel, Izzy, Greg, Melissa, and Cohen from the first two books. I love this series and these characters. I think in this one, it shows even more how strong these men are bonded and how much they care for the other guys and their mates. They are truly a family. I cannot wait for the next couple of books Cooper and Locke. She has set them both up in this one. I am particularly excited about Maddox Locke and Emmy. There is a lot more to learn about Maddox and I hope to see him finally decide that he really wants to win the girl.

Thanks to Harper Sloan for providing me an arc in exchange for an honest review.