Packard, Alison

Packard has created a nice cast of secondary characters, the stars of which are J.T.'s large and loving family. They provide some comic relief and are integral to Angela's journey to trust J.T. Packard (Love in the Afternoon; The Winning Season) will keep readers returning to her series to see which other characters are paired off next. A solid purchase.

Most readers will peg Kayla's stalker early on, but that is a minor defect in a novel that succeeds in crafting an engaging and substantive romance with likable characters. Packard's next book (The Winning Season), featuring Kayla's sister Kelly and Sean's best friend Matt, is set for release in July.