5 stars Edward has left Ava, asking Baron to look out for her in his absence. The question is, did he anticipate the attraction that would build between Baron and Ava? That’s what this book is about—the growing attraction between Baron and Ava in the absence of Edward, and their struggle to deny it. Lots of sexual tension. Oh, and things with the Mafia are heating up too. They really don’t like the Seven looking into their kidnapping. Every other book about the Seven references Baron, but we know very little about him. He’s a mysterious, peripheral character of unknown importance. Turns out, Baron is very similar to the rest of the Seven. Of course. Even Edward is much more like the rest of them than might have been originally suspected by readers. I found that a bit disappointing because I was hoping for a hero that isn’t quite so dominating and harsh (for lack of a better word). Why did all of them react to the kidnapping by becoming so domineering, verging on abusive? All of them are the archetype of the damaged hero with a sensitive heart buried beneath a gruff exterior. (Sinclair and Saint are probably the worst, if I’m being honest). Uncovering the compassionate and loving man behind the wall of hurt is the goal of each heroine. It’s exhausting, and when you reach a certain age, you don’t want to bother anymore. Luckily, all of the females in this series are young enough to have the idealism needed to tackle these men and their problems. Also, it’s fiction so the fact that the average real-life male who presents as a jerk really is one through and through and no amount of understanding and love is going to change them is not relevant. Might as well enjoy the fantasy. I think the book is well-written and explores Baron’s issues sensitively, while still maintaining the mystery of why he left and what is the problem between him and Edward. Ava is no cardboard character herself. She struggles to understand why Edward left and why she feels the same level of attraction to Baron, his ex-best friend. She still has the inflexibility of a teenager, believing that it’s wrong for her to care about both of them, just as she still doesn’t understand her father’s wish to remarry after the death of her mother. She’ll come to terms with this before everything is over. Meanwhile, this ends on another cliffhanger, with another wrench thrown into their lives, forcing them to confront one another and accept the latest events. (And I edited this one too.) June 11, 2021
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