This was a good book, not great, but good. I really enjoyed the story line, it was fun, romantic, and an all around easy read. 
 The reason for my three star rating is due to the female protagonists (Ella's) insecurities. I tend to lead toward a strong female lead when I choose a book. Ella was a very insecure person and her insecurities effected ever aspect of her life. It wasn't that I didn't like her character, in fact she had many redeeming qualities, she just needed the right person to bring them out in her. 
 David, Ella's boyfriend, who she moved across the country to attend collage with was kind of an a-hole. Instead of actually paying attention to her and her needs he was all about himself. He put everything above Ella, especially his studies. I mean come on who studies that much! 
 Cole on the other hand, I really enjoyed Cole's character. Both him and Ella enduring tragedies in the past definitely connected them on a higher level. You could tell from the beginning that there was something special there. He was super sweet, observant in ways David was not, and very patient with her. He was willing to put the time and energy into actually knowing her as a person and understanding what she enjoyed.