4.5 Stars
Every time a new book in this series releases I get school girl giddy about them. I'm a sucker for a military man and Tessa Teevan writes the best of them. It doesn't hurt that I spent 4 years living at Fort Campbell, where the book is based. I really liked this one in particular though.
Honestly I can't say that I felt one way or another about Xavier prior to reading his story but, make no mistake, I'm a big fan now. I have to say the fact that he is such a good father to Lily and always puts her first is a huge turn-on. Throw him in a uniform and I'm a goner. He's sweet and kind, hard-working and caring on top of all that. Sawooon!!
This book was told in alternating POV's and sometimes that can be hard to pull off, but I think this was done well. Kalli's POV came off a little more playful because of her personality but I enjoyed Xavier's a little more. He's a bit more serious and brooding, but you could totally feel the love he had for both his family and friends, but especially for Kalli.
I love the way that Tessa wrote it as a re-telling of their story to their friends and family and easily transitioned into the present and future. It made the story flow really well.
This was another successful mission in the Explosive series and you shouldn't hesitate to read it ASAP.

*I received and ARC from the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review