The loss of one of the beloved characters in book 1 has a huge impact on this storyline. I felt so bad for Dot and Charlie, and how Dot was struggling and Evelyn was able to help (backfired a little but it was still good to see Dot return to some semblance of normal). The side characters here really elevated the storyline. The end was so stressful but so amazing, I loved seeing the happiness with Alec, but the costs were super high (not going to give it away but be ready for some tough stuff at the end of this one!). I like that Evelyn wouldn't back down from him, gave him as good as he was doling it out. Now Alec, again I could totally understand where he was coming from but others you just wanted to smack him upside the head. He finally gets over some hurdles which means the strengthening was allowed to start regarding the bond. Tyler was stubborn and not communicative but really brings on the older protector who is also kinda nerdy. Oh and his powers are super awesome haha. We keep getting surprises from Josh, loved how loyal he is, how how he was there for Evelyn when she needed him, even before she knew she needed him.

I love how much of a teddy bear Ethan is, how he is super sensitive and a big cuddly goof who has some insecurities that really 'humanizes' him in the best way. Like I get some of the characters had to be difficult ?. I was getting sick of all the secrets and hurting each other within the harem, I am glad some things got resolved because I was about to chuck my headphones with some of the antics going on. I am in love with this series and cannot wait to get further into book 3 (also bittersweet since I don't want it to end!!).

Book 2 was even more jammed packed with action, and on top of it we finally get some ? time with Evelyn and some of her guys! I literally have not been able to stop listening in between work and my other adults responsibilities hahaha.

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