This series is definitely a new favorite for me! I can't believe how long it was sitting in my TBR, collecting edust. Anyway, there's definitely more growth and more battling in this book. I really do love the characters and dialogue. 
 (view spoiler)[ When I read the prologue, my heart started beating faster! I was so upset for Kate, even though I knew there had to some explanation. I got into Kate's head and was able to imagine that Curran was just arrogant enough to mess with her and stand her up. However, objectively, I knew he loved her. But it was fun playing with those feelings. I love the scene when they finally confront each other and Jim is so uncomfortable being in the middle of it all. I love the chase scene and they finally hook up, and I love the ending when she expresses her feelings and stays with him. Kate has grown so much by this book. SHe's just opened up and taken the risk to love, not just Curran, but Andrea, Julie, Jim, Derek. In the first book, she just seems so sad and lonely. Now, she's made her own family with friends and a lover. I love that she's still a bad ass too! (hide spoiler)]