It is back and forth with these two, taking one step forward and two steps back. It is obvious they both want to be with each other, but Jase has so much baggage that keeps holding him back and has him running scared. But when we get to peel back the layers and see the vulnerable man underneath, he broke my heart at times and I adored him. And she has a lot going on in her own life causing drama, insecurities, uncertainty, and pain. Her entire future hangs in the balance of her recovery and there are other issues occurring around her.  But despite the fact that she is younger, she has some experience that no one should have to go through. Therefore, she is a little more mature than some girls her age. Together they can be really good one minute and totally broken the next. It is a whirlwind of angst, drama, advance and retreat. The push and pull goes on and on and I found myself just as frustrated with him as poor Tess was. 

The couple not only has a good basis in friendship, but also shares relationships that keep them involved in each other's lives. They have good chemistry and rapport. But in order for them to even have a chance they not only have to face her brother, but their own pasts, insecurities and doubts. They have to develop trust and the strength to want to move on.

I struggled a bit with the length and pacing of the book. I found myself wanting to to move faster at times. And I got so annoyed with Jase at times that I wanted to scream! He could be so sweet and loving, but damn that boy was an avoider and runner. And that got a bit tedious at times. 

But Jennifer L. Armentrout/J. Lynn has a way of drawing you in and making you feel for her characters. They had depth, complicated back stories, and many challenges. Her story lines are unique and complex. There were some definite surprises, secrets, and plot twists that added interest. The story was taken in directions I did not expect at all. It was told in Tess' point of view. Although I would loved to have Jase's point of view, it was necessary to keep the reader guessing about Jase's intentions just as Tess was. I loved getting to catch up Cam and Avery (I still totally adore them). They have come such a long way since Wait for You and it was fun to see their progression.  And also to see Cam more in big brother mode. Some other interesting characters, Tess' friend Calla and the guys' friend Brandon were introduced and it sounds like they have interesting pasts and issues that already have me intrigued. And there was a little tease alluded to about Cam's old room mate, Ollie and their friend, Brit. I hope they will all be in future installments in this series. There was a villain that was easy to hate and only added to the drama. And there was a sweet little boy named Jack that stole every scene he was in. 

I really do like this series and the characters. This story was emotional and dramatic. It was frustrating, heartbreaking, uplifting, sexy, and sweet. These characters have burrowed into my heart and I was glad to spend more time with them.