I was given James Black as an ARC and once I started it I could not stop. First of all let me start be saying I am already a huge fan of Skye Turner's work. Her writing is amazing. Not only can she make the temperature rise in a room but she can also send you on an emotional roller coaster with each page you turn. James Black is just more proof that Skye has found her calling. This book is amazing. There are so many "personal" touches to this book. You can tell that Skye has poured herself into. Anyone who knows Skye in person will see that right from the start. I can’t wait for the next book in this series and this book is without a doubt 5 stars!James is an arrogant jerk, well a sexy jerk at first, but then....BOOM! When you least expect it you just can't help but love him. The waythat he and Avangeline spark every time they are around each other it's HOT. I fell in love with Avangeline (AJ) from the start. She shows amazing strength and character. She's a spitfire, she has lots of sass and style. She doesn't take crap from anyone. She prides herself on her work and she has a lot of pride in her city & state. She is hard not to love, much like Skye herself.Both of them have their own secrets and deciding on whether they can trust each other enough to let them in seems to be a challengebut when they do the chemistry between them is undeniable. They are sexy, steamy & super HOT!!! This book will leave you wanting more. So grab a cup of coffee and settle in for a long hot & steamy emotional night but well worth it in the end.