This story is LONG, and complicated, with quintuple POV (four male alphas and one female omega), well written, and the trigger warnings are entirely accurate. Set in a shared world, it stands alone but will be enhanced by having read Havoc Killed Her Alpha. As with the other stories in this world, trauma and trauma recovery features heavily as part of the characters’ development, with four of the five main characters carrying significant personal history that strongly influences their actions and choices. This story was slowburn on the intimacy front, and it definitely needed to be, but was erotic and engaging when the characters made it there. I found Ruby a strong, amazingly resilient character, and appreciated the hesitation with which she approached the unfamiliar. I adored Luther’s care for her and his facilitation of her engagement with the world. I enjoyed Cross’ caretaking, Talon’s dominance and careful moderation of that, and Jackson’s cheerful ruthlessness that bound the pack together. I’m waiting impatiently for the bonus scene(s) because, after the trauma and the recovery and hard work the characters have put into healing, I want to see them enjoying themselves!

I received a complimentary copy from the author and this is my voluntary honest review.