Arrochar Adair has loved her brother's ex-bodyguard and best friend, Mac Galbraith, for years. Once upon a time, she was too young for him, but now that she's a mature woman in her thirties, Arro can see no issue with their difference in age. Yet something deeper, a problem much more difficult to surmount, is keeping them apart.
Mac Galbraith remembers clearly the night Arro became everything to him, no longer just his best friend and boss's younger sister. However, having made many mistakes over the years, there is one mistake Mac is determined not to make: to believe that he is worthy of Arrochar Adair. Allowing them to grow closer during his daughter, Robyn's, return has proven his undoing. And when Arro forces the subject of their relationship, his response pushes her away. He just never meant for it to destroy them completely.
Devastated by Mac's final rejection, Arro is determined to move on without him in her life, though he seems intent on staying put. And when the Adair family face a new threat, one that may have ties to Mac's past, Arro can't seem to be rid of the man. In fact, Mac will do anything to protect her.
But with so much hurt between them, will Arro let Mac close enough to guard her from their enemy... before it's too late?
Ohhh, this was good, angsty fun.
Arro and Mac were the perfect blend of forbidden (although really only in his mind) missed opportunity, and the idea that it's actually possible to mess up and push away the one thing you want most for no good reason...even if you think it was one at the time.
Mac has baggage. Lots of it. And, he feels like he is not good enough for Arro, and that her family, particularly her brother...who also happen to be his best friend...will never support him being with her. Although, in very male fashion, he does sort of forget to ask anyone how they feel, he just assumes. But, this is partly because it's easier for him to believe the worst about himself.
The way Mac handles his past and the things holding him back is amazing. I am not going to get into it here, because it's a huge spoiler, but it not only works but is something I wish was featured in more stories, as it's both real, and it's incredibly healthy.
The chemistry between Mac and Arro is fantastic. You feel their connection, and their angst, and you want them to be together as you can definitely tell it's pretty much all they each want. Going along for the ride while they get it is enjoyable and it's incredibly fulfilling when they finally manage to work their issues out and are finally able to be together.
I enjoyed and recommend this title.
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