I'd passed this book by in favor of Hawke in Kiss of Snow but I knew I would have to come back and read it. I didn't want to go too far ahead and miss this book and #9. 
 I'm so happy I came back because I just adore Max. I didn't think I would but I do. And I'm surprised at how much I like Sophia. She wasn't at all what I expected and their story really turned into one of my favorites.