I have just added this book to my "favorites" shelf. It was amazing! 
 I felt so bad for Emma, she had not had the best life. She looked at moving in with her aunt as a new beginning. She did get a new life, but not exactly what she had expected. 
 My favorite character would have to be Ashley, Emma's cousin. She is your typical ditzy teenager. Boy crazy!!!! I enjoyed the relationship between Emma and Ashley and the fact that when Ashley was in trouble, she had turned to Emma. 
 Emma and Brendan...I was not quite so sure about him at first. I just kept thinking "What an idiot!" but, once he had explained himself, it was all good. Emma is a very strong leading lady. With all the suffering she has been through, deserves some happiness. I love the fact that she is not afraid to stand up for herself or someone she loves, even if it is against the biggest bully in school! 
 All I can say is that this book is a great read and highly recommend reading if you love romance reads. It did not take me long to finish, I had trouble even putting it down