Actual rating 4.0 stars 
 This is a hard book for me to review because on one hand, I really loved it- just like any Jamie McGuire book. But on the other hand, I just felt like something was off or different than the previous book (and Beautiful Disaster series). I can't pinpoint exactly what was off, but there was something that kept me from fully getting into Thomas and Liis's story. I have always been intrigued by Thomas Maddox, and because of that, I was so excited to read this book. In many ways this book truly delivered. It was written well, just like we're used to with a Jamie McGuire book, and it was a whirlwind romance. But like I said, there was something that held me back from absolutely loving it (I'll talk about that later). 
 I loved Thomas. We were able to truly see him for the first time, and understand why he is the way he is. Obviously, all of the Maddox brothers have a story, and it was refreshing to see a story completely separate from the events that were in the Beautiful Disaster series. While events are mentioned and somewhat overlap, it's a new story, in a new setting, with entirely new characters (well until the end). One of my favorite parts was when all the Maddox brothers were together again, because come on...you know you love it. The boys have this wonderful, amazing dynamic that just works and is hilarious. The Maddox brothers will always hold a special place in my heart, and will be some of my all time favorite siblings. Liis was a cool character too, however I didn't completely love her. I did enjoy her standing up for herself and taking charge. I loved her don't-mess-with-me attitude. But towards the end, she started getting annoying and a bit frustrating. I get why she was being stubborn and was upset, but still...it drove me crazy. 
 I think the main problem I had with this book was the romance. Don't get me wrong, it was written great and there were parts I enjoyed. What I didn't enjoy was the wishy-washy nature of the characters. Sometimes Thomas and Liis were on the same page, then all of a sudden they weren't, but then they were back on the same page. Honestly, it was driving me insane. I know there are ups and downs in a relationship, but this was taking it to the extreme. I couldn't really connect with their relationship, and even though in some ways I think they are perfect for each other, by the end, I'm not fully convinced they actually belong together. Plus, it took them literally the entire book to actually decide on their feelings, something else I don't particularly like (but this is a personal preference). 
 Overall, it wasn't exactly what I was expecting from this book, but I still think it's a good addition to the series. I liked Thomas' character, and I think a lot of fans will love how much more we learn about him. We truly see a different side to him, and we realize there is so much more to him then we expected. While the romance wasn't exactly perfect, I still recommend reading it. Regardless, I'm extremely excited to see which brother we'll be reading about next, and his story! 
 Happy reading :)