My dear E. Bowser made a real deal attempt on my life!! I mean what else would you call it with this level of drama, angst, and Chapter 13?!? This is one of those books that by this point in the series I don’t even want to read the book, one cause I know the stress level has gone up, two it means we are that much closer to the end, and three the major book hangover I knew was coming!!! The pacing of the book was on par with the other high octane followed but high heat with moments of life sprinkled in. I’m sure I’m not the only one who asked for it but in my head chapter 13 was for me, and I have the injury to prove it!! Anyway this is by far one of my favorite series ever, I loved the moments of tenderness and I especially loved the increase in comedic relief in this one! Make me laugh and it’s five stars everytime. Getting more time and dialogue with Oz and Henny was the icing on the cake. At the heart of it, this is still a series about intelligent black men who love and fiercely protect the black women they love and are committed to encouraging them to be their best selves- mentally, emotionally, physically, sexually, spiritually and I think that is the core reason that as much of a Faxx groupie that I am I legitimately love every single U.C.K. man. It’s a real gift to be able to write a series where every main and side “good” guy is book boyfriend material. Now excuse me while I go try to figure out what to do with my life after THAT FREAKING CLIFFHANGER!!!