This was my first book by T.M. Smith and thus my first book in the "Survivor" series. Unfortunately, I don't know the other two books, but I loved this one and it's quite listenable without knowing the previous volumes.
The author has an engaging writing style that reads well. Manny has fallen on hard times and when it comes to getting his rabble rouser behind bars, Manny finally pulls himself together to give a statement to the FBI. There he meets Blair, to whom work means a lot and who therefore has no time for a love life.
When the two meet, you can feel the sparks fly between them. I liked the story, it was sometimes more and sometimes less exciting, but emotional and absolutely sweet. You learn a lot about the background of the two and I could put myself well into the protagonists. I also liked the development of the relationship they both grow into. It was told authentically and with feeling. And I was really angry at both Manny's family and the man who had a relationship with him that doomed Manny.
I liked the sympathetic and loving Blair immensely and I loved the way he handled Manny.
Nick J. Russo reads the audiobook really great. I've only listened to a few audiobooks with Nick as narrator, but I love the way he reads. He has a sexy voice and gives each character a distinctive voice. He also does a great job of reflecting emotions and it was a pleasure to listen to him tell this story.
From me there's an absolute listening recommendation!