Ooh, another reclusive hero! They make the best heroes because they usually have such dark and riveting history. Gareth exhibits the classic signs of a functional autistic, and he also has his own demons to live with. But he falls hard for Serena who hides a few major secrets of her own. As in the first in the series, the skills of these Academy instructors are just the impetus to bring the main couple together and not an integral element to the plot, but that's okay since Gareth steals the show with his awkward manner, his laser focus, his growing affection toward Serena and her son, Oliver. I couldn't get enough of him. The sexy bits are hot and heavy, too, and oh so delicious. Spencer can definitely write her way around the most intimate details of a love affair. I want more! 4 stars.