3.75⭐️

I love this series and was happy to note that a new book in the series was released recently. That gave me the incentive to reread the books I had already read and go on to read the ones I haven't yet.

I have to say out of the books I have read so far, this rates the lowest in my mind. A great book but not up to par with the predecessors. The reason for that I think was that the balance between the case and the personal struggles of Jackson and Ellery was a bit off towards the latter. One of the reasons I love this series is that I get the action, romance and angst in all the right measurements. But in the case of this book it seemed like it was mostly angst. If this were a standalone I would probably have given it a lower rating but as I know these characters and love them and have seen their journey I think I was able to stomach the hurt that both Jackson and Ellery were going through.

My favourite in this series has always been Ellery. I think a lot of people would be stans of Jackson and I do love him but my heart in mostly with Ellery. I think I empathize with him more as he doesn't know how to charm people but makes an effort to interact with people, especially those that mean a lot to Jackson, because he loves him. And I don't know how he copes with all of the hurt that Jackson has. I also can see Jackson's struggle. For someone with all the confidence in the bedroom department he sure has issues with being able to accept the unconditional love Ellery, Kaden, Jade and Rhonda have for him. I hope he does soon.

All of the books so far have ended with Jackson in the hospital or recovering. I am hoping the next book takes a break from that. I would like our couple to have some personal time that isn't a result of an injury. I am already reading the next book while writing this review and liking it.