Zapata's books are very slow burn. In fact, some might consider them plain slow moving as a whole, especially considering the smexy times are always a looooong time coming (haha! pun!). So if you like love-at-first-sight books or books where the heroine jumps into bed with the hero seconds after meeting him, then this book is not for you.

While I fell in love with Aiden, I also really adored Vanessa’s character. I appreciated the history Mariana added about both characters, and explaining it as the two were getting to know each other really made the experience better. I found Vanessa to be strong and patient, but also vulnerable and sad. While she annoyed me at times, such as how she tried having a relationship with her mother, I still accepted her bravery for walking away and not letting herself go through her trauma again. Vanessa had also gone through a lot, and I couldn't do anything but sympathize with her, especially as she explained what she went through with her sisters. What was the worst that would happen? I’d have to find another job if my customer base dried up? How horrifying. I wouldn’t know what would happen until I tried. VANESSA. I think she’s awesome and I like her despite her constant insecurities about everything. She has a funny personality. Funny heroines usually tend to be annoying but Vanessa is lovable and compelling. She's smart, strong and independent.I don’t know man, but small things like that have me screaming by how wholesome it is. My heart is just wrapped in a heart shaped warm blanket during those moments.

to explain my rating, i did enjoy the book.. but will i remember it in a couple of months? probably not. BUT the writing is really good and, again, i don't know how mz did it, but it never felt boring to read aiden's and vanessa's story The big guy hummed into the shell of my ear, his breath warm and way too comforting. “You want to tell me what that was about?” he asked in a whisper.I tried to love it, I swear I did, BUT this book was so painfully slow and it was a pure torture reading it! I gave it equal time as I give to other books, but IT TOOK ME approx 3 DAYS TO FINISH IT 💀and I think I'm in a slump! This book had the ability to piss me off so much and yet at the end, I couldn't care less about the cute scenes! 🙂