Hunter is an amazing book boyfriend and totally swoon worthy. He is a sexy, charming, delicious pro surfer who has come home and has opened up a bar. He is a bit cocky and bossy, but also funny, sarcastic and irresistible. He is trying to build his business, readjust to life at home, and help his brother Brody. He was not expecting a distraction like Gabby. 

He is dangerous, and I am like an adrenaline junkie.

Gabby is a hard worker and is doing her best to make her way in a man's world. She is sassy, smart, and still a bit insecure. She could be prickly and confrontational but it was a defense mechanism. She has been broken by Hunter in the past and is terrified of getting hurt again. She has a back bone and is not afraid to stand up for herself. And despite her tough veneer, she is a caring and devoted person.

"You two remind me of two kids who like each other but don't understand it. So rather than confronting it, you pick at each other, letting your confused emotions come out as anger and stupid words...You're running around with your tongue hanging out, panting after her, and she's got her heart tied up. It's the classic difference between men and women."

Their chemistry is too combustible to deny and Hunter is not going to stop pushing Gabby for more. It is a swirling mix of anger, lust, confusion. and unresolved feelings. They go back and forth. They are pulled together then push away. But Hunter is pretty demanding when he puts him mind to something. And he is going to just keep knocking her resistance down. There are complications, fears, insecurities and uncertainty of the future. It is difficult trying to figure out what they are, what they want to be, and what each of their future holds. They share a set of friends and family that could all be affected by their choices. I really loved this couple together and was rooting for them the whole time. I am a sucker for a couple with a basis in friendship who gets a second chance at something more. 

"I figured out that you and I...that we're going to happen no matter what."

This is told in both Gabby and Hunter's points of views giving us insight into their wants, needs, and utter confusion. Sometimes their communication was a bit off and there were times of self denial. It was funny, sweet, romantic, steamy, and moving. Sawyer Bennett's writing style is so engaging. Her characters are realistic, have flaws, and make mistakes. Her plot lines have interesting back stories. She builds these communities and families with strong connections and support. Each character comes alive and adds to the depth of the story. There is enough drama to make it interesting, but not enough that it frustrated me completely. The characters make mistakes and definitely have issues, but they are also mature and aware of how their actions affect others and many times have the other's best interest at heart. Even though it was not an intense, dark, emotionally powerful read, it was just so fun, sexy, romantic, and addicting that I think it deserves 5 stars.  I was totally invested in these characters and the outcome, and loved every page of it. 

There is a whole new cast of unique and interesting characters including his twin brother, Brody who has an intriguing story and seems to have some serious underlying issues. My heart just broke for him. Hunter also has a police man friend Wyatt and surfing mentor John. And for the girls there is Gabby's best friend and the twins' little sister Casey, their friend Alyssa, and Gabby's room mate Savannah. I am already looking forward to future installments in this series. I cannot wait for Brody's story Make It A Double. We got a little taste of their confrontational interactions in this one and it is going to be very interesting!

Thanks to Sawyer Bennett for providing me with an arc in exchange for an honest review.