The Soldier and the Spy

This is becoming a favourite series. I really enjoyed Benjamin and August's story and it didn't suffer from sequel syndrome. They're both such likeable characters in a world of likeable characters. Captain Benjamin Frakes has a huge gap in his personality - all gruff and scowles but just wants to be cherished - while August is another loveable rake with a heart of gold. Greene has a great writing style that kept me engaged throughout the entire story. I think I might have liked this one even more than the first book because the angst/trauma wasn't so extreme (Edward's childhood) so it was more relatable and more of a slow burn instead of just sad.
My first niggle is the cover image isn't anywhere close to the character descriptions and August wasn't actually a spy and Benjamin is retired so... just don't let the cover and title influence you.
My second is that while the sex scenes are otherwise well written and well timed, it is dramatically inaccurate. If you're going to put emphasis on August's virginity, maybe make his first penetrative sex a little more realistic. A few saliva-covered finger pokes does not an enjoyable time make for even the experienced, much less someone who seemingly hasn't ever touched themselves there. It took me a bit out of the story with my giant cringe and wince.