Unforgiven: A steamy Texan romance with ‘heart-pounding suspense' that will hook you right from the start!

Flipping heck. I’m loving these cowboys. Jay Crownover can go from tattooed bad guys to alpha cowboys seamlessly. We go back to Texas, and sexy Ranger, Hill Gamble who upholds the law, no questions asked, and that includes putting his life on the line to protect and serve. Hill returns to Loveless to solve the murder of Kody‘s dad and has to face his demons whilst dealing with all the drama and protecting his heart. Kody is wild, reckless, and breaks the rules, regularly going up against her over protective brothers. I knew when these two finally got together it would be passionate and explosive, and I was right, the chemistry was off the charts. Action, intrigue and lots of emotion in this small town family drama. I’m loving this series so much. I can’t wait for Shot’s story.

Unforgiven by Jay Crownover Loveless, Texas #2 Did I need to read the previous books to enjoy this one? No Did I enjoy this book? Yes Would I read more in this series/by this author? Yes Threads in this book: * Murder mystery – who killed Conrad Lawton? Where it the murderer hiding? * Romance between Kody and Hill – kind of a second chance romance but not quite * Surprise half-sister for the Lawton siblings * Dysfunctional families * Sons of Sorrow MC What I liked: * Hill Gamble: loves deeply, one woman man, dedicated to his job, honorable and more * Kody: I liked her once she settled in on/with Hill but she was rather spirited, unpredictable, troubled and difficult BUT also loving, kind, caring and all in for those she was cared about * Lawton siblings and their partners: they were close and there for one another * Johnny Hearst – the special agent in charge that Hill worked with – he deserves a story of his own * Palmer “Shot” Caldwell: ex Marine, sniper, president of Sons of Sorry MC – a good friend to Kody – hoping he and Presley end up finding their HEA in the next book in the series * That the story wasn’t predictable or necessarily easy * Having the feeling at the end that I wanted to read the next book in the series What I did not like: * The murderer – ruthless, wicked and wily – hope in the next book karma smacks this one down * Hill’s parents * Conrad Lawton * Having to say goodbye to the characters at the end of the story Thank you to NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishinig) for the ARC – This is my honest review. 4.5 Stars

Unforgiven is going to blow you away, there is so much happening within the pages it feels as if you are in a speeding car heading toward a cliff. Kody has been a staple in the Loveless series from the beginning, we’ve come to know the independent, sassy Lawton female via her fierce devotion to her brothers. Also as the kickass bar-owner with ties to the local motorcycle club, especially their president, Shot. However, Kody’s personal background and the events that have shaped her have been skimmed over until now. Unforgiven doesn’t pull any punches delivering the history between Hill and Kody in the form of Hill’s brother, Aaron, who also happened to be Kody’s boyfriend. Neither Kody or Hill had the best upbringing; whereas Kody rebelled in any way she could, Hill doggedly pursued his plan to escape the small town he was shackled to as a child. Although both Kody and Hill felt an undeniable pull to the other, they were too young and afraid of their emotions to do anything about them. In the end, Kody chose Aaron due to feelings of inadequacy where Hill was concerned but also as a way to save Aaron and in return save herself. Sadly, Aaron’s mental illness dragged them both under as well as creating a rift with Hill. In order to protect herself from further loss, Kody encased her heart in ice and let it remain that way until the day Hill returns to turn her world upside down in more ways than one. The thriller elements of the plot are especially tense with a lot of tangents weaving together as the story progresses. There are a number of surprising revelations that add to the overall intensity of the narrative. Being forced into close proximity sets the fire burning between Hill and Kody, but also makes them confront the errors of their past and the feelings they have kept locked up until this point. I loved how everyone closest (those that matter) to Hill and Kody were more aware of the way the pair felt about each other than the couple themselves 🤣 Unforgiven is a compelling, compulsive read which draws you into Loveless and makes you forget everything else around you. There is an open plot thread which paves the way for Blacklisted giving the brooding biker, Shot, a turn in the spotlight, I cannot wait to see what the future has in store for him!!!!