Loved this entire series - this first book kept me interested in the characters all the way through. I had to read all three in the series back-to-back. The character development was solid, and I enjoyed reading the flawed characters and ways in which people sought to overcome obstacles, short-comings, poor decisions, and emotional triggers. I also enjoyed not reading about passionate love affairs. The love story was solid, filled with ups-and-downs, and you loved the way these characters loved one another without needing it to become steamy. Finally an author that can convey love without all the physicality. All three books in this series are worth the ready.