You can't escape the past . . .

Noni is desperate. Her infant niece has been kidnapped, and the only person who can save her is a private detective with too many secrets to count--and more enemies than he can name. A man who walked away from Noni without any warning a year ago, a man who broke her heart. But with Talia's life on the line, Noni needs his help now more than ever--and this time, she won't take no for an answer . . .

The moment Denver Jones sees Noni, the memories come rushing back. The fire in her eyes. The determination in her voice. The danger of having her in his life. Denver had to push her away once, but now with vicious criminals threatening Noni and her niece, he'll do whatever it takes to protect them. But enemies from his past are circling, and they'll use anything--and anyone--to get to Denver.

Denver had a short love affair with Noni a year ago, but he had to leave her. Now she is advertising over the web for his help and putting a target  on both of their backs. He has no choice but to swoop in to save her from his own enemies and help her deal with the new ones she is making. She is trying to locate her kidnapped infant niece and the kidnappers are a dangerous gang. 

They have a lot to talk about and unresolved issues, guilt, anger, and pain. And they have enemies from his past now on even higher alert and her enemies are hot on their trail as well. They will have to put their unresolved feelings behind them and work together to keep each other safe and complete their objectives. But being together also brings back the sexual tension and chemistry that got them involved in the first place. 

But now that Noni knows more about the real Denver versus the persona he adopted in the past, it is obvious that he is more dangerous, deadlier, and more charismatic than ever. They spark, challenge, and fight. She is not the sweet, gullible girl he knew and is not afraid to push him.  Denver has always been the quieter, broodier, more controlled, and possibly the most special of all of them. He may have made himself leave Noni once to protect her, but it nearly killed him. He has been coping poorly with avoidance, alcohol, and withdrawing from life. But losing her because he could not keep her safe is not an option. He is not sure he will be able to handle losing her again at all. 

But in order to keep them, and his brothers and their new loves safe, they will all have to find a way to defeat their enemy once and for all because enemies like theirs will not stop until they have them in custody again. And that is just not an option for Denver, Ryker, or Heath...or for their new extended family the Gray brothers Matt, Shane, Nate, and Jory either. They are all in this together and have common enemies and a desire to live their lies free from constant threats.

Denver was always the Doctor's "special one" and he seems to be the one she particularly wants. He has guilt about their past and wants to keep all of his loved ones safe. He was always the quieter one  and held things in, but feels deep. He thought he needed to hold back as to lessen the hurt for Noni, but as she shows her strength and continues to push him, the real heart of Denver emerges more and more. He was strong, a fighter, protective, and ready to take on their enemies and sacrifice himself for others. But Noni and his brothers and extended family aren't going to let him be a lone wolf. 

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

Noni and Denver had a brief affair while Denver was working in Alaska, and even though she hasn’t seen him or heard from him since he disappeared, Noni needs his help. She knew him as a quiet PI, diligent and focused on his clients. She needs help locating her kidnapped niece. But her attempts to locate him have put her in the crosshairs of more danger than she had on her own.

Denver hasn’t forgotten how close Noni was to breaking through his walls. He tries to forget how it felt to be with her, but no amount of alcohol has dulled the memories and even his brothers can tell a difference since he left her behind. When she posts a picture online, he fears she may have made herself a target for his enemies.
 

There are so many unresolved hurts and feelings between them, conversations that were never held, explanations kept secret. Denver has never been one known for being conversational, and even though Noni has found him again, he only shares what she needs to keep her safe -- just enough to make her feel like she knows, not enough to get her into more trouble.

I really enjoyed getting to know Noni and what is important to her. She is determined and fierce, a prerequisite when dealing with the Jones brothers. While we hadn’t met her in previous books, Denver referenced her on a few rare occasions, and his brothers knew there was something there even if Denver refused to admit it.

There is a lot going on in this storyline, from the search for Noni’s niece to the constant threat of Dr. Madison or Sheriff Cobb finding the brothers. I loved how the different threads spin around, keeping all the characters on their toes and keeping Denver torn between finding an innocent and exacting vengeance.

I couldn’t help feel like this was a great ending to the series. As this is the final installment of the Jones brothers’ stories, they are joined in the action by the Grey brothers, their mutual enemies, and even some new threats. All the threads that have been left hanging throughout the series are tied up nicely in a way that left me feeling hopeful about the whole group of men and their new families.

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

A deadly secret can't stay buried forever . . .