Have you ever had a crush on a friend & been afraid to tell them? Been crushed that they've been with someone else & not you? Justin & Taylor have lived that life. They were lab partners in college & from the moment they met, they were two peas in a pod. They were the best of friends. Taylor was there for Justin when his mom was diagnosed with cancer & saw firsthand what the entire family went through. After college, Justin went to Germany & buried himself in his work to find a cure for the disease that took his mom but also to avoid the lull left in his life when he cut Taylor off. Taylor was taking the "easy" path with the job & boyfriend that her parents liked for her until something happened to change her path. Now she runs a b & b in St. Helena & Justin's siblings send him for a week's stay. Will Justin & Taylor find the courage to expose their feelings?

I love this story! I laughed, I cried, & I felt such emotion! Bella Andre has given a wonderful set of characters with deep emotion & strength. When setbacks come up, they rely on the strength of their friendship & feelings for each other. They each know how far they can push each other & when to pull back. The story of Justin's mother's death & the impact in the family was treated in a way that showed the depth of grief & despair without being dark & depressing. The interactions between the main characters & the supporting ones showed the emotional & physical support most families show in such instances. The descriptive prose enables the reader to picture the scenes in their mind while reading. This is Book 3 in the series but it can be read as a stand alone. ( )