A very sweet and refreshing romance, with a dark side. This is my first glimpse of the Hathaways and I'm hooked! They are the kind of family you want to be a part of, even (or especially) with all of their quirks. 
 Beatrix is so far one of my favorite female characters in the genre. Her independence, passion for animals, and unconventional hobbies made me like her more with each chapter. She was strong, yet sweet and compromising...something which seems to be lacking in a lot of characters lately. 
 Christopher Phelan is the type of man you want to stand by your side...he's loyal and kind (most of the time), loves his half-wild dog, and is very handsome. Throw in some survivor's guilt and PTSD and you have a very interesting character. Really, what more could you want?