Auden is now sheriff. Keaton, the new high school English teacher, has moved in with his two sons while his ex-wife lives in Seattle. Auden meets Keaton when he is called about Keaton's oldest son, Byron, getting into trouble at school. Auden handles the problem and puts the boy on community service. While driving Byron to his service days, Auden talks with him and eventually Byron opens up as to what is wrong. Auden says nothing of this to Keaton as the two men are attracted to each other and being to build a relationship. What will happen when Keaton finds out what Byron is confiding to Auden? Will he understand why Auden did what he did?

I liked these two characters. They are the opposite of each other, but they work together. I liked that Auden does not judge Byron for his behavior but leaves the lines of communication open so trust can begin to form. I do like that Auden was right about the ex-wife. She was nasty. I loved Auden's daughters and how comfortable they made Milton, Keaton's younger son, feel. They also could keep secrets but could tell Auden the truth about Byron's situation. I liked his girls a lot.

The story was good and hooked me from the beginning. I am looking forward to the next book. ( )

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