I thought this really was a skunk. Maybe if I read the first books in the series this one wouldn't have bothered me so much because I would have gotten to know Sam better before this. I just couldn't reconcile the nice guy at the end with the overbearing, selfish man at the beginning who abuses the woman whom he supposedly "loves heart and soul". I know he suffered terrible abuse himself, but I just couldn't forgive that initial assault. I also didn't find the women's acceptance of their lifestyle all that believable. I think women are naturally too jealous and catty to be able to willingly accept the sharing so easily. I just was not convinced by these particular characters, especially Heather's neck-jarring 180. ( )

This book reveals much more of what happened to the three brothers that they were abused. You also see how much this really has affected all three of the men. Heather is a fire ball that doesn't take much nonsense from any of the men. She also decides that Sam needs to confront his demons and fights to make sure that he can heal and start to live a happier life with her and his brothers. You also learn who has been behind threats to all of them. I was kind of surprised by who it was. While I have always had a soft spot of Cade and Brock, Sam is by far my favorite. He stood up to the monster that was abusing him and took care of the problem. It is too bad that the abuse went on so long. One thing I would have liked to find out is why the August men's father was so abusive. ( )

I love Sam and Heather. This would have been 5 stars...but I just can't do it, I do not like the continued sharing....after each HEA, I try to pretend that the other's don't continue to participate in the sharing or I skip the sharing parts, I especially hated the one at the end where Heather and Sarah are drinking coffee while the others are engaged with Marly in the family room.....EVEN though I don't like the continued sharing, LL does make it understandable in this book as to why they do it...again a great series, don't let my issue with continued sharing put you off. I am glad I read the series. ( )

I love Sam and Heather. This would have been 5 stars...but I just can't do it, I do not like the continued sharing....after each HEA, I try to pretend that the other's don't continue to participate in the sharing or I skip the sharing parts, I especially hated the one at the end where Heather and Sarah are drinking coffee while the others are engaged with Marly in the family room.....EVEN though I don't like the continued sharing, LL does make it understandable in this book as to why they do it...again a great series, don't let my issue with continued sharing put you off. I am glad I read the series. ( )

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Will she bring the gift of acceptance, or will she break the bonds that have been forged through the fires of hell?

Heather's job was to guard Sam's body. As part of the team assigned to the protection of the August family, she had taken her job seriously. Until a madman learned she was Sam August's weakness. Until the past rose with deadly intent and surprising secrets.

Will Sam be able to deny his passion for this woman, or will the dark nightmares and sensuous desires that rage through them both be the cause of his destruction, and the destruction of the woman he loves? ( )