While the first book in this series, Wild Trail, was about two men meeting and falling in love, this book revisits two old lovers who never quite got over each other. There’s a lot to love about these two reuniting, but it drags a little bit, and I got a little bored towards the end, waiting for them to work their arrangement out. Avery and Colt come together explosively as sexual partners, and they can be immediately recognized as "Dom" and "sub", giving high emotion to the eroticism of their "Sir/pet" scenes. In spite of that, some of the BDSM elements of the story didn't really seem to be something that the "Dom" really embraced, or he needed, something not yet spoken...something more from his "sub". There was no doubt that Avery loved Colt but he many times came across as not really caring to be anyone's "Dom". He's not the stereotypical “Dom” that usually appear in these types of stories. He’s quiet, introverted, and not overly masculine. This caused me to really like some parts but be confused by others. On the other hand, whenever he enters the room, his easy confidence commands respect. The author also made his character demisexual and possibly somewhat on the ace spectrum. This is discussed quiet openly between Avery & Colt and gave the reader not overly familiar with the sexualities, some insight. Overall, this story just needed a better plot "backbone" to make it as successful as the first book. While it’s a steamy, sexy read by an absolutely awesome M/M author, it isn't as "up there" as the previous one...still...a good series...and soon I will soon start book #3. Oh... and you just HAVE to love Avery's mother! ( )

Well done emotional second chances male/male romance. ( )