Oh the drama!! This book had so much of it and it was grand. Having read all the BDB books, I'm versed in Ms. Ward's love of multiple story lines and large number of characters. This book was no different and, although it took me a bit of time to remember who everyone was, I really enjoyed getting to know this crazy family. I listened to this one on audiobook (which I don't often do) but I think it added to the ambiance of the story...all those southern accents really put me inside the story and made me feel like I was present there, at the family compound in the deep south! I really liked Lane and Lizzy. They had great chemistry and I hope to learn more about what happens to them in the next book. Edward intrigued me and I desperately want to know what happened to him and who he'll end up with. Overall, this felt like the beginning of a tv family drama...one I'd get hooked on and would be a guilty pleasure! Now...on to book 2!!