This was a great addition to the Beyond the Realm series, but I definitely wish that I had read the other books in the Copper Creek series before this. While it could be read as a standalone and I wasn't completely lost, I would've really enjoyed it more if I had known who the other characters were and understood the side stories/dynamics of them. That said, I enjoyed this so much that I want to go read the rest of that series now so I can get to know them better. Dimas and Hazzard were great together, and I was glad they were finally able to be together. Slate was a great addition for them. I do wish we had a little more on-page time of the guys getting to know each other (and of us getting to know them) since this was a very quick mates/instalove short story, but it was enjoyable regardless. ( )