4.5 Stars!! This is a story about not judging a book by it's cover...that is, not making assumptions about someone unless you truly know their story. Lincoln is a fun, playful, sexy player. Or is he? He's got sadness in his life as well and he holds the world on his shoulders. He's got a burden that he's handling on his own and not sharing it with anyone is having a toll on him. Daisy appears to be a sweet southern lady with an easy life. However, the reality is that she's had heartache as well, and it's changed her outlook on life. When these two meet, the chemistry is explosive and undeniable. But, neither is ready or able to act on it. 
 And so begins the slow burn... 
 I loved Lincoln and my heart broke for him on so many occasions. He wanted to do right by everyone in his life, even at his own peril. He carried so much sadness and stress, yet he hid it so well...from most, that is. Luckily, Daisy could see past his facade and was able to have him be real with her. She was smart and fierce, and was working hard to rebuild her life. As each slowly lets their guard down, they truly begin to heal. I loved their slow exploration of "what could be" and, even though I did get frustrated by their lack of communication at times, I still rooted for them the entire time. 
 I loved the secondary characters in this book, most of whom we'd met in previous books, and I really enjoyed the fun banter and obvious friendships between them. The support they provide each other is the kind that everyone should have in real life. This book brought all the feels and I never knew what to expect from page to page...would I be smiling, tearing up, or feeling gutted? Anything could happen as the story progressed. Overall, this was a great read, one that had me glued to it's pages from the very beginning and one that had me loving it's characters from start to finish.