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4 stars

This novella is a spin-off to the Deep Ops series, but it can also easily standalone as a romantic mystery suspense. It’s fast-paced and intriguing with a second-chance-romance, and I loved it!

Hunter and Faye are the foster siblings of Raider – who is part of the Deep Ops crew. They have a bond as strong as any true siblings, though Hunter and Faye took it further and fell in mad, all-consuming love. But five years ago they were torn apart by loss and tragedy, and though their feelings for each other still burn strong, neither of them have been able to find their way back to each other.

But that’s about to change as Faye tracks Hunter down to ask for help. Another foster child from their old home has gone missing – and he just happens to be the younger brother that Hunter never knew he had. Of course he’s on board to help track the teenager down, with Faye by his side, and some help from the Deep Ops boys.

The mystery and suspense is exciting as the crew go searching for Hunter’s brother as he unwittingly becomes entangled in a crime spree across the country, and along the way it gives Hunter and Faye the opportunity to hash out their issues once and for all.

From the moment Hunter and Faye are together, you can feel the chemistry between them, and Hunter holds nothing back in sharing his feelings after all of their time apart.

“I’m the type of guy who only loves ones, and you walked away.”

It’s intense, and they have a lot of demons to overcome as they finally deal with everything that tore them apart. The sexual tension is insane, as is the sexy time, but it’s more about the emotion, and I loved seeing them open up and fight their way back to each other.

All she had to give him, no matter what happened next, was herself. He had to know that before the next day arrived, in case it was a bad one.
… “I trust you, Hunter. Completely.”
His head jerked just enough to show the impact she’d had. “Don’t trust me.”
“I do.” She reached up and dug her hands through his hair. “I’m not asking for anything from you. Not a thing. But I trust you and I love you. No matter what you do or don’t do. No matter what happens ever. You have me for as long as you want me.”

As always, Zanetti has blended the two parts of the story together beautifully, and I was glued to my kindle as it all played out. I loved the involvement of Raider and Wolfe, who both brought so much to the story, and Zanetti fangirls such as myself will love another surprise cameo that had me squeeing in delight. It all combines to brings us a great read with a beautiful love story, and I loved it!