Life As We Know It by J.D. Hollyfield is the fourth book in her Love Not Included series. It can be read as a standalone. This is the first book I have read by this author and I didn't even get a hint of missing out on anything from previous books. This was highly entertaining. It had quite a few tingle-giving, heart-wrenching, emotive moments and I absolutely love every page. 
 Told primarily from Penny's POV we do get a glimpse inside Sam's head. Quite honestly, Penny is a mess. Adorable and funny, but kind of a mess. Sam was buttoned up and successful and not a mess and he falls hard for Penny. Penny, on the other-hand, sees nothing but doubt. Her past dating history having something to do with it and her own self-acknowledgment of her messy life not quite getting why Sam of all people would be interested. 
 This story twisted and turned in the most wondrous of ways. It was a pleasure to read and I will definitely be reading more from this author.