There's something about Sarina Bowen's books that just works for me every single time! It might be the fantastic writing...or maybe it's the amazing characters...or maybe it's the stories packed with feelings and romance. I can't quite put my finger on it, but I'm not going to think too hard about it either. All I know is that each and every time I pick up a Sarina Bowen book the story wraps itself around me and embeds itself in my heart. And that's good enough for me! 
 This, the fifth book in the Ivy Years series, is another fabulous story. I have to admit that as soon as I finished it, I wanted to start it all over again. And the only reason I didn't was my out of control TBR commitments list. But I will read it again soon...mark my words! I was so happy to have a story about Lianne, the movie star who wants to live the college life but who finds it easier to hide herself away playing video games instead of facing the haters. She's Bella's roommate and we met her in the previous book but only got to know her on the surface. Turns out that Lianne is an endearing character. She's both fierce and unsure of herself, she's strong yet timid, and she knows what she wants but is sometimes afraid to ask for it. In other words, she's completely real!! I found myself relating to her thoughts on many occasions. She lives a life that most of us dream of...but we don't really understand what it means to be famous. This books shows us a bit of what it might be like to be a star and it's not all fun and games. I loved Lianne's humor and her inner monologues and her dedication to her dragons (you'll understand what I mean when you read the story). 
 Now let's talk about DJ. Ahhhhh...DJ...swoon, swoon, swoon!! He's a gorgeous, caring, smart guy with a heart of gold. Trapped in a situation that could see him kicked out of school, the last thing he needs is the complication of a relationship. He tries to avoid the connection he feels for Lianne, but fate is fate and it will not be denied. But, it turns out that she's exactly what he needs! These two are perfect together. Their banter is fun, their romance is sweet and their chemistry is hotttt!!! And, as each of them battles their own problems, they become each others' happy place...le sigh! DJ is definitely high up on my book boyfriend list! 
 So, you've guessed by now that I absolutely recommend not only this awesome story and this fabulous series, but really anything that Ms. Bowen writes!! You've got to give it a go!!! In this story you get hot hockey players, a fantastic story line and an incredible romance...how could you not read it?!?! Go...now!!!