3.5 stars. I do love Kristen Ashley's writing, particularly how strong her heroines are, while still retaining a softness to them. I have to admit, I HATED Brock "Slim" Lucas when I started reading this book. I mean, what an ass to put Tess through what she was put through. However, he came around for me and I kind of fell in love with him as did Tess. 
 One major drawback for me in this book, which the first "Dream Man" book, 
 also held for me was the Epilogue. Full disclosure, I am an epilogue junky! I LOVE epilogues, I love the tie up and the HEA. However, Ashley's epilogues (at least for this series, so far) are far too long. The epilogue should be like dessert after a hearty, filling meal - it should be sweet and delicious, yet small. I felt like 3/4 of the epilogue could easily have been taken out and perhaps it could have been used as "bonus material" for a reprint. Other than that, the story built up to a satisfying crescendo.