Drew Nash is already facing some challenges and the whole world is now privy to his secret. He has been struggling and in a dark place, but his friends and team mates are determined to kick his butt and get him back to living his life. His newest challenge is a woman in his support group. Her appearance is quite vibrant, but she would like to shrink into the background and keep people away. Ravyn Penn is in an even darker place and has more issues than Drew...and really has limited support.

They have a passionate encounter, but then she shuts him down. He chases, she resists, then lets herself get caught.  But she is all about getting physical and not being emotional. She is guarded and depressed. She has secrets, guilt, shame, regret, and poor coping strategies. But eventually Drew begins to start chipping away at her walls and getting her to slowly open up.

Both have been broken and in desperate places. Both have closed themselves off and tried to hide. She especially is a runner, and he also has been avoiding making a big decision. She doesn't like him pushing, but at the same time secretly likes he cares. They make each other feel alive. They challenge each other. He encourages her to unlock her secrets and wants to help her heal. She's not used to anyone really caring that much or wanting to be with her.

They both are flawed and fighting demons. But is it easier to fight with a partner?

This is not a quick or easy process. Her issues are harder to deal with. But gradually Drew begins to get in there and help her believe and trust. He just wants to help her deal with her past in more positive ways so she can move on, hopefully with him. It was interesting seeing these two who were totally not looking for love unexpectedly fall into such a connection and realize that maybe they could actually hope for something more out of life.

Drew was so sweet, patient, and protective of her. He was really her knight-in-slightly-dented-armor, but he was determined to break down her walls and keep her in his life.

Ravyn was fragile and plagued by guilt, loneliness, and unhappiness.  But she had an inner strength and the potential to thrive with support and understanding.

They seemed opposite in some ways, but were alike in others. They had great chemistry and I loved seeing them become more attached. Even though they were a bit addicted to each other it was healthier in that they were also a support, sounding board, and cheerleader when needed.

I enjoyed this installment and liked this couple. It was told in dual points of view. Many of the series characters made appearances from previous stories and I enjoyed catching up with them.  I really liked Ethan "Huggy Bear" Higgins and I am looking forward to his story in Rain Dance. And a new team mate was introduced near the end and it sounds like he might bring more drama the Thunderbirds way.

This was a story of finding love, hope, and healing when least expected. They had potential to fall deeper into distress if they could not be pulled out of their darkness. These two had challenges and struggles, but they weren't quite as debilitating when they had someone to lean on. They needed to not be afraid to fall or break, and to believe that someone would be there to catch them if they did. 

I felt like Catherine Gayle took a very current and sensitive subject and spread light on it. She educated in a gentle way, but made her points. The dedication of this book touched my heart because I was equally inspired by the person she dedicated it to. I applaud her for taking on this subject and doing her part to increase awareness and show that it does not have to stop life and love.

I was gifted a copy in exchange for an honest review.