A very slow start to begin this story which is to be expected with romance. The whirlwind of what happens does grip you in though. Jason is an excellent storyteller. It grabs your attention right away when you get to the good parts. Some of the scenes will literally make you grip tightly and yes, their is a few sad also rough patches. I'm giving this 5/5 because of the fact that Cory and Tara do get what they deserve in the end. Also, one special person gets his happiness too. (I won't spoil that). I do recommend this book. It is worth the read in the long run.