Gage and Hailey have both been burned in the past by others and it has made both of them gun shy to jump into anything. In the beginning of their relationship they did make some assumptions about the other based on what happened to them with their ex's. I liked that even if they did assume or say something uncalled for, they asked for a pause and talked it out. They knew what they had was something that was amazing and they wanted to see where this went.
I loved Gage. He was a true cowboy in my mind. He was a wonderful brother and friend, kind to townspeople and just an all around great guy. He was a gentleman when the time called for it but he wasn't afraid to say what was on his mind, even if it did make Hailey blush.
I adored Hailey. I loved that she understood that Gage was going through something with his ex. I liked that even though she was a little jealous, deep down she trusted him. She supported him when he needed it and was his person to listen to.
The thing I loved most about this book was their banter. I loved that Gage was a cheeky guy and Hailey could hold her own. I loved when she would throw something back and Gage and it would catch him off guard. This author did an amazing job making you feel like you were watching this couple and not just reading about them. When Gage would laugh, you didn't just read it, you felt it.