4.5 stars 
 I picked up this book expecting to find a light, off the wall comedy. What I found was something so much more. I loved the depth and backstory that made this more than a quirky comedy and made it impossible to put down until I had read the final words. 
 Easie Reynolds is a struggling actress with the added stress of having her sister as her manager. If Easie doesn't have work, her sister doesn't get paid either. When he least favorite producer calls with a re-enactment role, Easie doesn't look the gift horse in the mouth (too long) and takes the role on the new Quirks & Kinks reality show. 
 Anderson Evans is also looking for his big break. Waiting tables in the meantime, the chemistry that crackles between him and Easie is palpable. I love his reaction to her prickly exterior, especially during their initial meeting. The more we see of him, the more I liked him for more than just those surface characteristics. 
 The characters themselves had the same mix of humor and depth found in the book as a whole. Anderson is almost comically busy, but as he drops hints to readers, it turns out there is a pretty serious reason for his full calendar. Easie uses anger and sarcasm as a shield, but some of the things that come out of her mouth are truly hilarious. Even the side characters have hidden sides to them, things they only share with select people. 
 Quirks & Kinks is an interesting mix of comedy and drama. I loved the message of acceptance and tolerance that simmered behind the surface of much of this book. It stands alone perfectly, though in the background there is something happening between two of the side characters. Their full story will be coming soon, and I am intrigued by the small bits that appeared here. 
 I was gifted a copy in exchange for an honest review.