Two years after leaving to find himself, Jared returned home for the birth of his sister and finally faces Tate after breaking her heart. 

I wasn't sure how I would feel about this book. I was pissed that Douglas took away their happy ending from the first book, but after reading it, I get that I was kind of necessary. Both of these characters grew and matured so much during he time they were apart. 

Tate grew into her own skin and became such a strong and determined woman. I love that she pushed back and didn't just allow Jared to walk back into her life without earning it. 

Jared was lost, just following along with what he thought Tate wanted. He left her to find himself, but never really left her behind. She was always at the forefront of his mind. He has always been very cocky, but now he seems to be more comfortable in his skin. He doesn't try to control Tate like he used to and he is able to understand and empathize with what she went through when he left. 

Their relationship really seems stronger after they reunited.

I liked that we got a dual POV plus some flashbacks. I would have liked to see a bit more of Jared journey during those two years. 

I always love that the other characters are so intertwined in these books. I enjoyed seeing how their relationships have evolved and developed. I especially loved seeing how Madoc chose to support Tate knowing that she needed him more. He is still the goofy guy we love, but he is such a incredibly supportive and caring friend. Also, I like that we get more of a connection between Jared and his mom, this baby seems to have given him a reason to reconnect with his family. 

Tropes: second chance