Review: Shattered Secrets by Christina Sol

 

Shattered Secrets by Christina Sol is releasing July 17, 2024!
 
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Scarlet Miller has flown under the radar on peaceful Hudson Island for the past year and a half, working hard to build a safe and quiet life for her four-year-old daughter. During that time, she formed unexpected friendships—and a crush on the handsome friend-of-a-friend who’s the epitome of tall, dark, and growly hotness. However, since he’s much older and way out of her league, she knows nothing will come of it. Besides, with her chaotic history, romantic relationships are off the table.
 
Matt Alvarez has come a long way since arriving on Hudson Island angry, bitter, and reclusive. With time, therapy, and the help of his friends, he’s recovered from a career-threatening injury and joined Hudson Security. He’s eager to make a positive difference through his work, and while he’s not the most social guy, he’s looking forward to building relationships in his newfound community. Well, except for Scarlet. Something about the beautiful waitress with the rainbow-streaked hair ties his tongue in knots. But no matter how alluring he finds her, she’s way too young for him. Which is fine, because after a dramatic divorce, the last thing he wants is any sort of commitment.
 
When dire circumstances push them together, their protective walls crumble, revealing an undeniable connection. But as their relationship blossoms, Scarlet’s buried secrets claw to the surface, bringing unforeseen perils with them. Can Matt protect Scarlet from the shadows of her past? Or will her skeletons destroy their future?

Shattered Secrets is the 4th book in the Hudson Island series.  This one is Matt and Scarlet's story.  I have been looking forward to this couple for a while and I ended up staying up late to read this book in one sitting.  Matt has always become so tongue tied around Scarlet in past books, so I knew their story would be so good.  I wasn't disappointed.  

It's hard to talk about the book without giving away spoilers. Let's jut say that when they get together it's explosive.  I loved that their story was a slow burn.  This couple just really made sense. Both of them have a lot of baggage from their past, but their relationship was the medicine that allowed their wounds to heal.  I also loved the relationship that formed between Matt and little Daisy.  It was really cute.  As with the other books in the series, there is a mystery and some action.  I was glued to my seat.  I highly recommend this one as well as the series.  I can't wait for Gavin's story!