For the first two chapters I was angry at the lead female character for not using the stilettos she was wearing to cause more damage than the punch she delivered to the lead male character's jaw. I detected there had to be more than just the speak now or forever hold your peace moment and I was proven right. The love/hate relationship was believable to a point. There was one incident that was very out of character for the lead female and unfortunately that specific scene was a major plot point. It wasn't hard to forgive either characters for their past actions.