This is the first book I have read by this author. While Sidney annoyed me by always being so freaking fragile, I also bought the story line because she was so damaged. As more was revealed about her past the more understandable her behavior became. I'm not an overly critical reader. I don't mind formulaic stories and the typical HEA plots, so when something is a little different it rocks the boat a little. I enjoyed this book enough that I am eagerly awaiting the release of book 2 in the series and that I am also reading another book/series by H. M. Ward called The Arrangement. Definitely worth the time!