Having read and loved the first two books in this series, I didn't hesitate to jump when the author offered an ARC for this story. I'll start by saying that this book is very different from its predecessors. It focuses on the brothers, Jared and Hoyt who were raised mountain backwoods by a family of criminals. Jared is finally ready to try to take out his aunt's criminal operation even though he knows she and her people will kill him and Hoyt on sight. What he doesn't count on is encountering the one person worth saving in the whole mountain community, a girl who saved him first long ago, Sparrow. Sparrow feels trapped by her lack of education and money. She longs for a different life, and Jared convinces her to risk her life and escape with him. Unfortunately, circumstances cause him to mistrust her, and he then turns on Sparrow. Her existence becomes less desirable than what she already had. I have to say that Jared made made furious several times over his treatment of Sparrow. I wanted her to cut him off, but her kind nature and lack of worldview showed, and she was too quickly forgiving. In the end, Jared does get a big wake up call, and I was happy about that. I definitely like them as a couple because she gives his life the positive softer aspects it desperately lacks, and she has the forgiving spirit necessary for dealing with his quick temper.
Now, as for Hoyt, he got a lot of page time in this story too, and his association (not quite a relationship yet) with Hayden progresses as well. Unfortunately, a lot happens to change Hoyt from his usual easygoing self. Overall, this story was emotionally tougher than the others in my opinion. I am definitely ready to read more about Hoyt. He needs a happily ever after more than anyone.
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