My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Dean has spent years in hiding, consumed by grief and a burning desire for revenge against Sloan O’Shea—the man who murdered his father. His plan is calculated: infiltrate Ashford University, earn the trust of Sloan’s son Tiernan, and use that bond to get close enough to destroy the man who shattered his life. But Tiernan isn’t just his father’s shadow. Beneath the arrogance and danger lies a fiercely loyal, unexpectedly tender soul. As Dean’s mission unfolds, he finds himself drawn to Tiernan in ways he never anticipated. Their connection is raw, electric, and deeply personal—forcing Dean to confront the cost of vengeance when love enters the equation. In the end, Dean must choose between justice and the one person who’s made him feel truly seen.
I loved this story of obsession, identity, and the aching complexity of falling for the enemy. At its heart, this is a story about the corrosive pull of vengeance and the unexpected possibility of healing. Dean’s quest for vengeance is the driving force of the plot, but it’s challenged by the unexpected depth of his connection with Tiernan. The story explores how love can complicate, soften, or even dismantle a long-held desire for retribution. Both men conceal parts of themselves—Dean hides his past and motives, while Tiernan masks his vulnerability. Their relationship becomes a space where masks fall and true identities emerge. Dean’s pain is inherited from his father’s murder, and Tiernan bears the weight of his father’s sins. The story questions whether people are doomed to repeat the past or can choose a different path. Trust is both weapon and wound here as Dean gains Tiernan’s trust to destroy him, only to find himself emotionally compromised. This underscores how trust, once given, can change everything. A deeply emotional story with a lot of depth of feelings. This was an MM story with mature content.
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