4 stars

The blurb of this book drew me in. It was a great addition to the Cocky Hero World. I enjoyed many aspects of the story but there were other areas that I struggled with. This was a shame because this book had a ton of potential. I appreciate Maddie and the sacrifices she made and the reasons that she did, especially considering how she did it for Xander. However, the time-lapse of so many years was a bit over the top. Finding out that Malcolm knew all along bothered me, especially as he had lost out by choosing his career over love. So, why then would he want the same thing for Xander?

I did like the connection between all the characters. I also enjoyed Brooklyn and Xander together. The ending was a bit rushed for me. I wanted it fleshed out more. That being said, it was still a solid story. ( )