This was a different genre of book than I usually read. It was a romance but not your everyday chick lit type of book. It begins when Scott first sees Desiree and almost immediately falls in love. She is way out of his league and he knows it. He starts by seeing another woman on a cruise ship just to be around her. Then the cruise ends and Scott thinks that he will never see her again; until he does. The improbably pair start seeing each other and problems arise. I liked the writer's style. It was clear and concise and you knew exactly what turn the plot was taking at all times. The characters were also very likable. I was routing for both characters the entire book. Even though the reader is well aware of Scott's thoughts at all times, Desiree was a character that I'd like to get to know. I feel like she was born before her time. She was not afraid to go after something that was not the norm for a woman of her status and she was willing to take a risk; not only with her own life but with what others would say. She is one strong willed woman! This book is just begging for a sequel and from the author's note at the end of the book, it looks like there is one! I can't wait to read it! Thank you First to Read for the opportunity to read this ARC.