This was a sweet, romantic read. A story with a beauty and the beast feel that, even with some similarities, manages to stand on its own and lure you in with its uniqueness. It's the kind of book that makes lovers of love, like me, very happy. 
 It's not difficult to fall in love with Asher Lee, the emotionally and physically scarred veteran who's hidden himself away from the community who chose to shun him upon his return from war. His self-imposed seclusion means he's developed a love for reading that ingratiated him into my heart immediately. A man whose read every book he can get his hands on, tried every genre, and has come to embrace romance novels as a great escape? Yes, please!! My heart hurt for Asher and his situation...a man with so much to give that has found himself a recluse. I loved his intelligence, his stubbornness and his passion. Savannah comes back home to her family broken and hurt. Unlucky at love and with a messed up career, she's looking to start over. And, lucky for her, the perfect starting place is with the mysterious Asher Lee. Although neither of them is look for, or is ready for, love, the very first time these two meet the fireworks are undeniable and the chemistry is strong. With a little help from fate (and someone named Miss Potts...whom I loved as well), I watched as these two turned their broken lives around with humor, sweetness, and, yes, some sexy times as well. 
 This is a story that will warm your heart, it's truly beautiful and well written. Watching each of these characters grow and take a chance on each other put a smile on my face throughout most of the book and it's still here even now as I write this review. This is a story of hope, of embracing change, and of taking a leap of faith...it underscores how letting love into your heart is truly a magical thing.