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Fiction. Romance. HTML: When you live next door to the big bad wolf . . . After years in prison, North Callaghan is finally free. But the demons haunting him still make him feel like a caged beast. He loses himself in work and hard living, coming up for air only to bed any willing woman to cross his path. So when his new neighbor snares his interest, he decides to add another notch to his bedpost. The only problem? Faith Walters is a white picket fence kind of girl. Prepare to be devoured.Faith's new neighbor is the rudest man alive. He'd rather grunt at her than speak and he takes her "welcome-to-the-neighborhood" scones without a thank you. She knows she should run for the hills from the ex-con. If only he weren't so smoldering sexy...if only the sounds of him with other women didn't drift through their shared wall and fill her with longing...and if only he didn't look at her like they were a collision waiting to happen.… (more)
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This story did a good job of showing the insecurities and baggage carried by each character as well as developing their growing attraction and relationship. Overall a well written and satisfying story.
5 Stars
Two years following his parole from Devil's Rock, North Callaghan works hard and plays just as hard with any available woman. Unfortunately, his new next-door neighbor, Faith Walters, is not the type for a meaningless one-night stand, so why can't he get her out of his head?
Series note: There are numerous references to characters and events, most especially North's backstory, from the previous books. As such, the series should be read in order.
This series is improving with each installment. Similar to the first two books, this is a straightforward contemporary romance despite the hero's stint in prison. While there are hints at a potential suspense plot revolving around Faith's job as a social worker, it never really gets off the ground, which is unfortunate. Nevertheless, the story works well with its focus on the opposites attract trope.
It is impossible not to sympathize with North's struggles in returning to life after his experiences in prison. Although some readers may be put off by his womanizing, his actions are understandable and contribute to the realistic portrayal of his guilt and self-reproach. Thankfully, there are also very few details in this regard, and there is no cheating once he meets Faith.
Faith is a sweet heroine. She has the potential to become a Mary Sue, but it soon becomes clear that she is no fair damsel swooning at the hunky hero's feet. She has no problem standing up to North and putting him in his place when it is warranted.
Overall, North and Faith have excellent chemistry and their snarky banter is fun and engaging. The next book revolves around Faith's brother, the local Sheriff, and the sister of North's cellmate. These two totally get off on the wrong foot, so it will be interesting to see how Jordan develops their story.