A review by nikkisbooknook
Coerced by AK Evans

4.0

This may be the 17th book in the series but the storylines are as fresh as ever and our MC's are engaging and lovable!  Aria is the typical elder child trying to keep it all together until she finally snaps and Paxton is a complete animal loving, cinnamon roll but he still has that protector trait you don't want to be on the wrong side of!

Aria is determined to be self sufficient but is also quite relieved that such a nice guy as Paxton is living next door.  He and his menagerie of rescued animals give her comfort and friendship.  Paxton may be the nicest guy in the world but don't cross him or he'll show you just how protective he can be!  These two may be a bit slower burn than some of the other couples but when they do finally cross the friend line they are HAWT!

The wives, girlfriends and partners of the HSO men are quite the girl gang now!  They are all different, independent in their own businesses mostly but complete welcoming and not a mean girl to be seen!

I was pretty happy with the outcome but I really wanted "THEM" to suffer more - Aria was way to turn the other cheek - I would have gone full on vengeance Valkyrie!