On the outside, this may appear to be a pretty standard NA book...two broken people who meet by chance and help each other move forward. But, on closer inspection, you see this is much more complex. 
 Talia is dealing not only with her sister's death but also with OCD which is making her life difficult. Going to Australia is, in reality, her way of running away from it all. What she learns is that these things follow you wherever you go and she must channel every bit of her strength to deal with the feelings of sadness, anger and confusion. And what a strong girl she is! Bran is surly, broken and, yet, he's vulnerable. Although he tries to hide his heart, ultimately, he still wears it on his sleeve. He hides behind the many notches on his belt but meeting Talia changes all that. And fact that he is willing to put himself out there and take a risk on loving Talia clearly shows his willingness to take a risk that could end up hurting him. 
 This story is full of ups and downs, the emotions are intense, and the romance is delicious. I fell in love with these characters from the very beginning and the story grabbed me and held on tight. The writing was great and there was a wonderful balance between joy, sadness, angst and even humor! This is definitely a must read!