You guys...this book...it owned me. I couldn't put it down! When I stared it, I figured I'd probably enjoy it based on the description but, from the moment I heard the first words spoken to me by Brent Mason (yes, the story is written from his POV!), I was hooked. It was one of those "I don't care if I get fired, I'm going to sneak read at my desk anyway" books! This story is smart, sassy, humorous, romantic, swoony and fast paced. It's so much more than I expected! 
 Where to start...well, it's got to be with Brent. A self-assured, confident, cocky lawyer who's goes after what he wants and is accustomed to winning. He's as swoony as the swooniest book boyfriend you've ever dreamed of! His inner monologue is humorous and, because we're treated to his thoughts, we also see his vulnerable side. Kennedy is strong, sweet and smart. She's been hurt and has built up walls around herself to protect her heart. And who might she need protection from you ask? Why, Brent of course! You see, this is a second chance romance. These two have known each other for a long time and Brent wronged Kennedy in the past. The struggle to overcome that hurt, and the strength it takes to forgive, shape Kennedy's character...and I can definitely relate to her. Their slow simmering romance is so great. We get the opportunity to watch as Brent attempts to gently tear that wall down brick by brick in order to win her back. *sigh* I loved every minute of it! 
 This is the third book in this series and, you guessed it, I hadn't read the first two (par for the course for me). But that didn't matter here, it stands alone very well. Actually, this was my first Emma Chase book and it will definitely not be my last! The writing was great. I loved the "voice" of the book...it didn't sound like a woman writing as a man, I felt like Brent was the one actually speaking and that's tough to do. The story line was handled perfectly, moving quickly when we needed it to and slowing down when the characters needed time to process what was happening. 
 Do I recommend this book...heck ya!! Go give it a try. It left me smiling and with two big questions...how fast can I go one-click the rest of the series and, Ms. Chase, where have you and your wonderful characters been all my life?