This begins right after the emotional conclusion of Wicked Burn.

Jameson really tried to push Ryan away to deal with more issues from his past, but to his surprise Ryan is determined to stay. Jameson is a man who did not have much happiness, love, or even true friends in his life. People he cares about have left in one way or another. He kept his heart guarded and hid under a tough facade to avoid getting rejected, hurt, or even hurting someone else.

Ryan continues to surprise me. He is this strong, stubborn, compassionate dynamo that is willing to stick around and bust down Jameson's walls brick by brick. He is tenacious and empathetic. As they delve more into Jameson's past and his pain, it allows their relationship to grow deeper. But Jameson has a lot to deal with in order to let go of the past and have a chance of grabbing onto happiness in the present or believing in a positive future. I loved seeing more of his vulnerable core, and also more of his cocky, sweet, and romantic personality shine through. 

I really loved these two. There was definitely heat between them, but there was also so much more of an emotional connection, understanding, and support system. Throughout the duet there is a theme of being a hero or saving the other. And I loved that each of them had times when they could be the support or take care of each other. Overall, it is about trust, vulnerability, acceptance, hope, possibilities, and finding a home, friends, and true love. 

They are such opposites in personality, style, background, and behavior, but they really balance each other and are so good for the other. They had me tearing up at some points, and smiling and totally swooning at others. There are cameos from their friends, and I am looking forward to Olsen's duet and seeing more of Jameson and Ryan in those. 

Series: Chicago Heat

Goodreads Kim's 4 star review

Kind, caring, and protective. Those are the three qualities I’m looking for when it comes to my dream man. In a city as big as Chicago, you wouldn’t think he would be that hard to find, right?

Wrong.

Sure, my boss found a super-sexy detective and my best friend fell madly in love with the most eligible bachelor around. But the only person I’ve met recently is a broody bad boy who saved me at a sketchy pub.

He’s grumpy, rude, and honestly, not that likeable at all. Hardly my “dream” guy.

So why can’t I stop thinking about him?

I don’t do friendships. I don’t do relationships either. The very last thing I’m looking for in life is to fall in love and live happily ever after.

So saving some rich guy from losing his wallet is the last thing I want to do on a Friday night. Especially when he looks like someone who just stepped off the cover of GQ.

Fate seems to have other ideas, though, and every time I turn around, he’s there.

A wicked heat simmers between us, threatening to ignite, and though I’ve been trained to put out the flames, I can’t help but think: What’s the worst that could happen if I let this desire burn out of control?