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Honor by Danielle Baker
4.0
emotional fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

The third and final book in the Sky Ridge Hotshots series brings us Xaden and Teddy's story - a romance built on grief, healing, and second chances.

He's the superintendent of the hotshot crew and best friend of her brother. She's a widow, pregnant, and raising two children while carrying the wheight of guilt she shouldn't have to bear. Most of the story takes place within the walls of Teddy's home, giving the book a more intimate, emotionally grounded feel compared to the previous ones.

I really appreciated how the author explored themes like loss, motherhood, emotional exhaustion, and the fear of opening your hearth again. The characters have real depth, and while I wish the book had been a bit longer to further develop Teddy's grief and their family dynamic, the emotional connnection between them felt genuine.

The spice was well-balanced, and Xaden is one of those responsible caveman types:  intense, protective, and beautifully straightforward.

A warm and touching conclusion to the series. I enjoyed it much more than the second book. I really connected with them, and it gave me that warm, satisfying feeling of a series coming full circle... Even if I was left wishing for a few more chapters.

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