So if you haven't noticed by now, the titles of the books are all old-school NKOTB songs. I've been waiting for Ann to make some reference to the band in the books, but she has been notably silent on the matter (either that, or I'm missing some obvious references... which is a definite possibility). What I have found, however, is that while reading the books, I was humming the title song on repeat. Even now, while writing this review, I have the song running through my brain. Dammit! Does knowing all the lyrics make me old? 
 Book #2 (aka ALAYLM) shouldn't be classified as a sequel. It does make reference to things that happened in the first book, but doesn't read entirely like a sequel. It can easily be read as a stand alone novel. I actually enjoyed it more than the first book too! It has the same lovable characters and the same witty banter. BUT it also has a ton more sex. Now, I'm not saying that's why I loved it more, but it certainly didn't hurt. Ann has a knack for those graphic sweaty bedroom scenes! 
 One of the other reasons why I preferred this over book 1 is that the relationship felt more relaxed and easy. Instead of Nadia spending a lot of scenes resisting Mr. Hot Ginger, Lauren and Rob get a lot of time together to build a (hopefully) lasting relationship. They had great chemistry together and I loved being a part of it! There's a flip side though. I'm going to sound cold-hearted by saying this, but I was expecting more conflict. They were pretty much on par for your average, every day, run of the mill relationship, complete with bickers and self-doubt, and I really wanted them to work harder towards a happily ever after. 
 ALAYLM has rekindled a flame in this series, and I'm anxious to move on to Max in book 3! He needs a nice girl to fill a Lauren-sized hole in his heart! ;) 
 A copy of this book was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.