From the first moment I met Noah, I feel for him. Noah is a hot jock who played hard on the field and off. But that isn’t the man. He loves his family. He is so sweet and supportive of Harlow and he has a kind and loving heart. His initial attraction is lust but it doesn’t take but a moment before he recognizes that Harlow is someone special. Noah has an offer to be a sports commentator that he needs at this point in his career. However, he has a secret. He has an inability to speak when nervous after multiple concussions.
Harlow is house sitting Noah’s new home for her brothers. His unexpected appearance has her rethinking her plans. It isn’t long before Harlow recognizes Noah’s symptoms and offers to help. She can gain experience working with him, and he can offer her a place to hide while she recovers from the very public end of her engagement. Harlow, like her brothers, is dealing with betrayal by her parents. Her upbringing makes it difficult for her to trust.
What I love most about this story is how both the hero and heroine have something the other needs. Harlow has training and connections to help Noah’s physical and emotional disabilities. She can help him out of the public eye. Noah has a stable family foundation that allows him to show Harlow that love doesn't have strings attached.
Keeley is the rope that binds all the siblings together throughout the series. I jump to the music she recommends as soon as they are mention. Maxon, Griff, and Britta again make appearances. The siblings have a solid relationship and stand by one another even if they don’t agree with all the decisions made. I love how Maxon and Griff take to Noah and support his quest to gain Harlow’s trust.
The way Ms. Black took me on this couple’s journey is amazing. The insta-lust quickly turns to love that isn’t easy for them to vocalize. Harlow’s past and the fact that Noah’s indiscretions are very public makes them cautious. Harlow does most of the pushing away, and while it is longer than what I usually like, it is realistic for her situation.