4.5 stars 
 Marrying a stranger as a social experiment sounds like an exciting adventure, until reality hits and the man at the end of the altar is the exact opposite of everything Asia was looking for a man. And worse? She is not what he was looking for either. 
 Neither Asia nor Talon are successful at relationship. Asia has abandonment and attachment hangups, no one sticks with her. Talon can't shake his reputation and stardom to know if a woman really wants him for him or for what he can do in the sack. 
 Marrying a stranger sounds like the perfect solution for both of these characters. But living as husband and wife for six months sounds easy enough, until it becomes their reality. 
 From the initial meeting, the wedding night, and attempts at joining their lives together, these two had a crash course in relationships and intimacy. From the beginning there were misunderstandings, hurt feelings, and thoughtless comments. But what's to be expected when one finds oneself married to everything they are trying to avoid? 
 I loved Asia's desire to maintain her independence, in spite of finding herself married to a rock star. She was hesitant to jump into his world, but slowly started making small influences on his look and his habits. They may have been polar opposites in life experiences, but they had some surprising commonalities when they chipped beyond the surface. 
 The Valentine family as a whole is so supportive of each other, and Talon is one of the few single brothers left, so there are plenty of people around to offer advice and help. I love this family. Between his mom's influence on the study, and everyone's interest in settling the single brothers down, the support and love are evident. There are more stories simmering behind the scenes that are asking for their own books to share. 
 This was a great, well paced story with plenty of drama, angst, and learning. Talon was equal parts light, easy read and emotional rollercoaster. Normally I like the conflict to come from outside the relationship, but with the premise as it is, the internal conflict throughout this book is perfect for the couple. There is so much they each have to figure out about themselves, about supporting a spouse, about communicating wants and needs. 
 ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.