As the last single guy amongst his coworkers, Gunner Hayes is beginning to wonder if he’ll ever find the woman that’s right for him. He’s watched as his friends have fallen in love, secretly wishing for that for himself. And it’s when he sees his high school crush on the local news that Gunner is awakened to the possibility of his own happy ending. Years after Sage Thompson left, she’s back in … back in Wyoming working as a meteorologist. Day in and day out, she puts on a happy face for the camera. Behind the lens, she’s anything but. The truth is, Sage longs for something new. Something she’s wondering if she’s even meant to have anymore.
So, when her high school crush shows up outside the news station looking better than ever, Sage feels revived. She’ll take one night with Gunner before she leaves on assignment to cover the story about hurricanes ravaging the east coast.
But when Sage returns home, she’s terrified to see Gunner again. Because even though she’s accustomed to dealing with unpredictable storms, Sage isn’t sure how Gunner will react when he learns that one night of passion has bonded them for a lifetime.
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I read this story as part of a boxed set. Definitely worth reading.
4.5 Stars
Review by Elizabeth
Late Night Reviewer
Up All Night with Books Blog
Insta-love connection!! Normally, insta-love books are not my cup of tea but dang A.K. Evans sure does know how to write a book that will make you fall with the characters in an instant.
Gunner and Sage knew each other way back in high school. Heck, they even had crushes on each other but not once did either one raise their voice to the other. Even without knowing if there was chemistry with them way back when the chemistry surely is smoking now.
I loved that Gunner was not afraid to go after what he wanted. And what he wanted was Sage. Sage, on the other hand, seemed a bit timid at first but then you see her open up her shell with Gunner. It is like these two are peas in a pod and so made for each other it makes your head spin with the amount of sugar. What I loved the most was, NO drama!! There was not one ounce of drama that caused a wave in their relationship. I loved that they both jumped in with clear heads and kept their clear heads.
Yes, it is fast-paced but it totally works for this couple. Slow is not a word in Gunner’s dictionary when it comes to Sage. He wants her and he will make it go as fast as he can. I cannot say one bad thing about this book at all! It was beyond perfect!!
I cannot wait to see what A.K. comes out with next!!
A.K. Evans brings readers the final book in her Cunningham Security Series with Gunner and Sage’s story in Revived!
When he sees his highschool crush on the local news as the new meteorologist, Gunner finds himself taking a chance and waiting for her outside of the studio. Surprised at his appearance, Sage is thrilled to see Gunner again . . . after all, he was her highschool crush before her family moved away all those years ago.
What follows is a whirlwind romance as they both have a bit of uncertainty about whether they could be in love so quickly. Revived also gives readers tons and tons of sweet and adorable moments! Sage is fun and loving and everything Gunner ever could have wanted. And, Gunner is super sweet and romantic and just perfect for Sage.
Of course it would not be a Cunningham Security book if Sage didn’t find herself in a bit of trouble, right?! Revived was a lovely ending to this fabulous series. 4 stars!
What a bittersweet moment, The Cunningham Security Series has come to an end in such a wonderful book. While I am sad to see the team go I absolutely loved Revived. Revived brings us the story of Gunner and Sage, a second chance romance and a surprise pregnancy. Give me ALL the tropes I love! And as always with this series there is the extra drama added at the end to get those heart rates soaring, so wonderfully written.
I look forward to doing a re-read of the whole series now that it is complete!
Gunner and Sage!!! Happily ever after, after years of separation they found their way back together! How could you not love Gunner?! Love these guys and I am so sad for the series to be done. What a way to end it! Must read if you haven’t already!
This is such a bittersweet moment. Coming to the end of The Cunningham Security series is like saying goodbye to favourite friends. Gunner’s story was a great way to end but it gave me some serious heart palpitations at the end! Ms Evans never ceases to amaze with her writing. Each book is so individual that’s it’s a surprise read every time. I loved getting to know the man Gunner was and his hopes and dreams. Sage was an unexpected surprise too! I think everything about this book was a fabulous Surprise. Their instant connection and acceptance was so refreshing. These are my favourite tropes in a romance if I’m honest. Just reading along with them as they made their discoveries about each other was so captivating I couldn’t put the book down! Well of course there has to be suspense as well and boy did it come from an unexpected source! Great writing and a great book. Can’t wait to read your next series now.
This was a beautiful second chance story. Gunner and Sage were so cute and loving. The drama at the end of the story was heartbreaking. But it made their story even more beautiful. I didn’t want the story to end. This was an amazing ending to the series. I loved every book in the series. I’m sad to see it over
Gunner and Sage are the perfect couple to bring this series to a close. After a mutual crush in high school that they never acted on, Gunner and Sage reconnect in their hometown and find that being together feels just so RIGHT that there’s no need for doubts. Their relationship felt real and right, and I loved catching up with the rest of the couples from this series along the way. The only thing casting as shadow on their happy is a very disturbing trend of insulting Sage in her job by an angry keyboard warrior. And once everything comes to a head, it’s up to the Cunningham Security men to do what they do best: make everything right again. With Gunner’s family safe for good, the only thing left to do is enjoy the happiness that he and Sage have created together.
I’m sad to see this series end, but I’ve enjoyed the ride immensely and am sure that we’ll catch up with this group in some form or another again. Until then, I’ll just bask in the feel-good glow of Sage and Hunter’s love.