This was definitely a new type of book for me. Texas Rangers against samurai sword wielding Asian gangs. I just couldn't get into the whole premise. There was plenty of action and went at a great place, but seeing gang members walking around Texas with swords just kinda blew it out of the water for me. I also didn't see the connection between Zach and Hana. They only see each other once in the first half of the book then only a couple more times before spouting'I love yous' to each other. Might pick up another book in this series, might not.

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. ( )

A Sharp Masamune Samurai blade forged centuries ago for the Nakatomi family lies at the center of this story. I wonder what stories a sword forged sometime in the 13th or 14th century would have to tell if it could speak. That is what I imagined at times while reading this book.

Zach Travis is a wanderer and warrior. After his stint as an Army Ranger he is contemplating what to do next when Hana Nakatomi breaks into his family home. This event and those that follow decide his future.

This is a story filled with history, family, honor, evil, Yakuza-like gangs, love and drama. There is affection, caring, friendship, a bit of steam and hopefully the prelude to the story of Ernie and Abby at some point in the future. Though there are Texas Rangers in this story it is more, a whole lot more, than just a romance involving a Ranger and the woman he will end up with. And, I thoroughly enjoyed it and also recommend it because it had me thinking and caring and googling to find information out and totally immersed in the story.

Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Books for the copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. ( )