A review by fresholivebread
Barrel Proof by Layla Reyne

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Jamie and Aidan continue their terrorist hunt, and all secrets are out. Aidan's reaction is reasonable and how he processed his feelings of betrayal, anger and love was handled well. I also liked that
the conflict didn't drag on at all, as Aidan realises soon after that his feelings for Jamie outweighs any anger he held!<. Aidan is at his strongest here, and Jamie is the ever-constant genius hacker sweetheart. 

Every moment of them together is wonderful, even the angst and the emotional turmoil. Their chemistry is remains amazing (they really get down and dirty), they're so fiercely protective of each other, and their love is 100% precious. The action part is very tightly packed, frantic almost, but it's a fun roller-coaster ride with really great side characters. Fantastic and lovely HEA to boot!