Why I read it:  I received a review copy from the publisher via NetGalley.

What it’s about: (from Goodreads)  Sexy, gifted, and loyal, PI Jacob Decker is a tall, cool drink of perfection who had Emmanuelle Holmes at “hello.” His relationship with Emme’s best friend kept them apart for years, but things have changed. Now that a case has brought him to Gnaw Bone, Colorado, the road is wide open for Emme and Deck to explore something hotter and deeper than Emme dreamed possible. So why is she sabotaging the best thing that’s ever happened to her?

It isn’t easy to catch Deck off guard, but Emme does just that when she walks back into his life after nine long years. The curvy brunette had her charms back in the day, but now she’s a bona fide knockout . . . and she wants to rekindle their friendship. Deck, however, wants more. Emme’s always been the one; she excites Deck’s body and mind like no other woman can. But a dark chapter from Emme’s past overshadows their future together. Now only Deck can help her turn the page-if she’ll let him . . .

What worked for me (and what didn’t):  I ended up enjoying this book but it wasn’t my favourite Ashley.  I did like that Deck and Emme got together quickly and that if felt natural for it to be that way.  Because they had a history of a very strong friendship some years earlier, it was much easier for me to accept they’d  get physical early.  I also liked that Emme was in an actual sexual relationship with someone and that Deck waited to even kiss her until she was out of it. 

“So, summin’ up, you got until Sunday  to get your head together about McFarland.  On Sunday, you scrape him off.  On Sunday night, the boys are gone, you learn the true meaning of me callin’ you ‘baby.’ ”

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