ASA (Marked Men, #6)

4.5 Stars!

I’ve been excited for some time to get to Asa’s book. I love reading books about reformed men. If you’ve read the Marked Men series, you know that Asa has a past. He’s not always been the best brother, the best friend or the best man. He’s had a wake up call and this southern charmer is trying to do the right thing, to stay on the straight and narrow and be a better man. Royal is a police officer. How ironic that this police officer is insanely attracted to this ex con? Royal is going through a lot right now. She doesn’t know much about her life at this time, but she knows she wants Asa something fierce. Asa is hesitant. Royal is beautiful, she’s strong, fierce and kind, and even though he’s changed, he will always see himself as that criminal, as someone unworthy of her. Royal does what she can to get Asa to see himself as she sees him. I liked how their relationship took a little time to develop. There was a bit of drama (which I understood, but still irked me) but overall, this was low drama and angst and just an all around good read.

I loved both Asa and Royal. I always find it nice when both main characters are likable. There has been a book or two in this series where that wasn’t the case. I loved the connection that Asa and Royal shared. Not just the chemistry and the steam, but how they were on an emotional level. This story was about sacrifice, about love, about new beginnings, making positive changes. About moving on, letting go and falling in love. It’s about family, friends and friends that are your family. It’s a series that will always be near and dear to my heart. Asa was a great final book in the Marked Men series. The ending was absolutely perfect and made me tear up just a bit. I’m going to miss this crew. I really hope Jay will give us a spin off book (maybe Zeb???) so we can get some glimpses of our favorite tattooed boys.

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