Holy crap, I was expecting this to get even better than the previous book but NOT this good. I was a little irritated with the first book that it ended with such a question in the balance. I didn't realize then that there was going to be an interconnected backstory that was going to be pivotal in each of these character's books. Now that I know that I am fully on board.

Cutter intrigued me in the last book. I wanted to know why he always wore sunglasses and why he seemed so cold and ruthless. I got the answers and then some in this book. My heart hurt for his pain. However, I also wanted to punch him a few times. Until Valentina got ahold of him and put him in his place. I liked that this little Italian fireball saw behind the mask, or sunglasses in this case, and called him on it. Their chemistry was off the charts. The sexual tension was intense until again later in the book but that just made it that much better. Definitely, had a few twists and secrets that I didn't see coming.

This author is gifted at creating a scene and making it come alive. I, especially love it when the title of the book makes sense also.

"He slammed into me like a rogue wave—suddenly, without warning, and with a force so tremendous, it knocked me from my axis and pulled me under, practically drowning me.”

I highly recommend this book. Even though it is centered on Cutter and Valentina the other character's past and future are playing a part in this story. It did end similar to the same way the first book ended but knowing that it will pick up with the story still going on in the next book I can appreciate it now. ( )