: A survivor of the foster care system who found his only peace in a childhood love with his foster brother, Kyle.
: It is described as a "nail-biting" romance that balances the tension of a high-stakes investigation with the emotional weight of two men learning to trust again.
: The novel explores themes of trauma , retribution , and the resilience of first love .
If you enjoy the "broken hero" trope or intense romantic suspense, this book is often grouped with Drake's other works like Retribution and Ruined . Recoil by Evelyn Drake | Goodreads