A sweet, romantic read for all those Contemporary fans out there! The plot had some faults, but the characters and the romance more than made up for it!

I loved reading about Tate and Claire.

It’s obvious from page one that they have chemistry. Claire tries to stay away, because she’s scared of getting hurt after she was hurt by another hockey player, but it’s clear that it won’t work. Tate has some big issues with his father, and is scared of telling anyone. They are both flawed characters with a lot of problems, but I really liked watching them grow and try to solve their problems. While Tate has had a crush on Claire for years, it still isn’t love at first sight, but you got to see as they fell in love and how they started to trust each other more and grew both as a couple, but most importantly, as people, and it was great.

The plot was a bit slow and hard to get into.

Now, when I say a bit slow, I really mean just a little. But the biggest problem about the plot was that it was a bit confusing at times, which made it hard to get into and follow. In the beginning, sometimes it would feel like you were missing something you were supposed to know, that the plot was skipping some details which made it really confusing, and this made it pretty hard to get through the beginning. But, as the plot progressed, things became clearer and less confused, and I could start to really enjoy it.

The writing was great.

It was a bit awkward at times, but it worked really well in this book, because it felt more real and realistic, because the characters weren’t all that experienced, and the awkwardness felt natural, like it needed to be there. The author did a great job at conveying the emotions the characters felt, be it love, or friendship, or worry.

There were some great side characters!

I especially loved Haley. Maybe there was a little too much focus on her, but I liked her. She had some serious issues in the beginning (and at the end, too), but she grew a lot, and you all know how much I love character development. Haley was really realistic and I don’t know why, but I just really liked her. And I liked both Tate’s and Claire’s friends. I love a good best friend (or friends), and they both had them.

Off the Ice is the perfect book if you’re looking for something light, sweet and romantic! The perfect read so close to Valentine’s Day (and, since I’m a total romantic, it’s my favourite day of the year). And the hockey was another big plus!

Great start to a new series! I am a sucker for a good sports romance and I really enjoyed this one! Looking forward to reading more books in this series!

I think I have a new favorite series. How fast can Julie Cross write the rest of these books, do you suppose? ;)

(No, really, Julie. Take your time and do it right. I. Can. Wait.

Really.

Probably.

Sigh...)

Where to start? I loved this book. Claire and Tate were just fantastic, full stop. And yes, he's her best friend's little brother, and two years younger, and that was a part of the story, but not really, if that makes sense. They both had so much other stuff going on here, though, that made those details pretty much just that...details. They were way more than their troupes.

(Not that I'm dissing troupes. I <3 troupes. But this story? Goes so far beyond them.)

Claire's home from Northwestern for a semester, maybe more, because of her dad's health problems. Tate, a junior who's pretty much planned on being second string to the senior goalie, suddenly finds himself thrust into the top spot, which intensifies the already scary-a$$ relationship between him and his dad. (That guy? I wanted to pound him into the ground for what he was doing to his kid.) They've both had to grow up fast, and take on more than any teenager should have to. As a mom of teens, it made my heart hurt.

But together--when they finally let themselves be together and lean on each other (and their good friends)?--they were absolutely fantastic. Seriously, the last 25% of the story had me in such a state--tears, cheers, and ready to burst into song (so not my fault; Claire talks about trying out for Eponine! And singing "On My Own"! I am helpless to resist!)--I was torn between dying to get to the HEA and never wanting it to end.

But end it did, and it was so, so good.

So...how soon until book 2? ;)

Rating: 4 1/2 stars / A

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

This book is awesome. I love it.
It is told from two point of views Tate and Claire.
Clair has everything going for her, she's getting ready to go to college and looking forward to auditioning for school plays and such.
But on the night before she leaves she she's her best friend's younger brother trying to help his dad into the car. But cause his dad had to many to drink doesn't want to let his son drive him. They argue and he grabs Tate so hard he breaks his arm. Claire rushes to help to Tate and take him to the hospital. Things forever change that night for the both of them.
A year later and Claire has come home to help take care of her dad and their restaurant with her mother.
Claire feels guilty for being away at college and for wanting to go back.
Tate who now doesn't seem so little anymore to her walks in and on the  varsity hockey team.

Tate sees Claire and starts to realize he truly likes her. But can he get past his own demons with his father and the team counting on him to be the best goalie. To realize he needs to confront his father about everything he is doing to him and his team mates.
Claire thinking she shouldn't be feeling happy or deserve it, since her father's surgery doesn't want to admit she really likes Tate.
These two characters frustrated me a little bit. I felt for them both and could see both sides to their family issues.

I am a sucker for sports romance, and even though ice hockey isn't popular in my part of the country, it's become a favorite for me since I have read so many great hockey romances. I enjoyed this one- the main characters were so likable and had great chemistry. The sports aspect of the story was so well written! The angsty parts of the story were a bit long for me- I would have enjoyed more romance. The one love scene in the book is well done and sweet.

First off, we are so happy and grateful we were chosen for the Off the Ice tour. I really enjoyed this one quite a bit. From the cover (which I think accurately depicts what Tate and Claire look like) to the synopsis, I checked this off as another fluffy, contemporary romance that would serve as a welcome reprieve to the heavier and more emotional books I've been reading. Boy was I wrong and I was pleasantly surprised! The story really got started about 10-15% of the way in for me but once I hit my stride, I just couldn't stop.

Tate and Claire have known each other since they were both young and the story is narrated by their dual POVs. Personally, I adore this style of writing and the author accomplished an amazing task at giving us two very distinct voices. Both are dealing with their own dramas. Tate is the son of a homegrown hockey star whom he secretly clashes with despite everyone else adoring him. That is, except Claire, who on the eve of leaving town for college witnesses a fight between Tate and his dad, a moment that sets the tone for their future relationship. (This happens within the first couple of pages in the book so I'm not giving much away.)

The story quickly jumps to one year later. Now we've got a more grown up, rougher-around-the-edges Tate, who has become a varsity goalie in the shadow of his old man's glory. And we've got Claire, who's come back to Juniper Falls to care for her ailing father and her family's bar. Both are going through their own sets of trials and tribulations but that perhaps, is what helps them bring them closer. And I got some serious butterflies with these two.

I tend to enjoy small-town adult romances from authors such as Jill Shalvis and Debbie Macomber and this felt like the young adult version of those types of books. Especially with a town named Juniper Falls. It sounds so cozy yet you know there's probably a hundred hidden secrets to be told because what else is there to do in a small town that loves its hockey and is covered in snow for most of winter.

This one perfectly blended the small-town family and community drama feel with the romance, even ones I found myself surprised by. Because that was another thing, even though some of the supporting cast of characters didn't play major roles in the story, I still got the distinct personalities from each and I can see either one of them getting their own spin-off story. I adored Tate. I adored Claire. Overall, I truly delighted in this gem of a novel. I highly recommend this one.

Off the Ice is the first book in the Juniper Falls series.

Off the Ice, is a YA romance featuring a high school hockey player and his budding relationship with his older sister's best friend.

Tate and Claire have a lot of pressures in their young lives including family issues and secrets they share. Their story is very emotional with many highs and lows, at times it's quite heartbreaking.

I particularly enjoyed the side characters in this book, and they really added extra depth to the story.

I have mixed feelings regarding this book, the story was well written and the characters are complex and overall I enjoyed the story, but I struggled with the pace of the story particularly in the first half of the book. At times the relationship between Tate and Claire was too angsty for me and I struggled to relate to them.

I look forward to reading more of Julie Cross' work in the future.

Couldn't get into the story, wasn't my cup of tea!

Well, well! This was actually my first time reading a book from Julie Cross, and it was probably the perfect one for me to start with! I feel like I've had Julie's books on my TBR for forever at this point, so I was extremely excited to finally read one! And now that I have, I'll definitely need to pick up her other books even sooner now because I really enjoyed OFF THE ICE, and I absolutely loved both Tate and Claire!

I'm a sucker for sports romances, and you don't see very many that aren't adult romances, so any time that I see a new one pop up, I get extremely excited, and I NEED to read it! OFF THE ICE was one of those contemporary romances that is kind of right on the cusp of young adult and new adult, and I really enjoyed that combination! Julie Cross is definitely right up there with Miranda Kenneally for some of my favourite non-adult sports romance books after this! OFF THE ICE was the PERFECT introduction to me for Julie's books. I can't wait to read more of her work, and I'm particularly excited to get to read more Juniper Falls books! Can't wait for those Tate and Claire cameos! ;)

Now onto the story itself!

I loved the characters, and I really enjoyed how Julie Cross established the town of Juniper Falls throughout the story. There was a clear sense of community and the dynamics of how everything worked. Their town is all about hockey, and it was interesting to see how that framed their community. OFF THE ICE has a lot going on. Both Claire and Tate are struggling with issues at home that add some pretty serious overtones to the story, and it kind of slowed down my reading experience a little, but I really loved that they learned to communicate better and work through all of their issues together. It was amazing to see, especially in a romance that's aimed at a young adult audience. I thought that Claire and Tate's relationship was the strongest part of the story, and I think they definitely had the kind of relationship that teens (and even adults) need to see more of...it was the kind of relationship that seriously fits the "Relationship Goals" hashtag (#relationshipgoals) in the healthiest and best possible way! They definitely disagreed, and didn't always handle their disagreements in the best way, but it was absolutely amazing to see them work through everything in a mature and honest way!

Overall, I thought that OFF THE ICE was fantastic! The main characters, Tate and Claire, were phenomenal and I loved reading from both of their perspectives! Their romance and relationship was also extremely well done, and I thought that it was the strongest part of the story. Now, I'm definitely looking forward to more of the JUNIPER FALLS series because I also definitely loved the secondary characters! I'd recommend this one to fans of any young adult or new adult contemporary, and I'd also recommend it to other sports romance fans, even if you typically only read adult!

Massive thank you to Entangled Teen for providing me with an eARC, I just apologize for taking so long to finish reading this book.

Despite being extremely busy at school, it was the perfect time for me to read this book because I was craving a contemporary romance and this book definitely solved that! I loved the development of both the main characters, Claire and Tate. It had the right amount of romance as well as humor -humor is something that I really appreciate in a book because who doesn't want a good laugh?

Anywho, the writing was easy to understand and it fit the characters' age. There are some book wherein authors tend to over exaggerate the voices of young adults and that often bothers me because I'm a young adult myself -I am so glad that it was not the case for this book. Another thing I liked was the diversity in familial circumstances. Claire's parents are both together while Tate's parents are separated. That's where the conflict comes in, well in Tate's side anyways because of his father. On the other hand, Claire is dealing with financial issues so she questions if going to college is even worth it.

In this book, we see the two main characters grow and help each other out. Both of their problems involved telling their parents the truth or something they've been hiding for quite a while, especially Tate. The way the author wrote the progression of how they found the courage to speak to their parents were flawless. It felt natural, unlike some circumstances where the author just blatantly throws the truth out of nowhere, without any warning signs.

Oh and another thing! I'm not into hockey. Heck, I'm not even into sports. I'm like one of the least athletic people on this planet. Thanks to this book, I now -kinda- understand the basics of hockey. I really did not like Coach Bakowski because he was such an (I apologize for the lack of a better word) ass to Tate! He was an ass to other players too, but yeah. Btw, Tate is the goalie. I wanted to strangle the coach so bad when he told Tate to remove all his protective layers while they were practicing. He probably received a million bruises.

Now on to the romance section. Insert winky face here. I love how both Claire and Tate's parents basically new each other so they were cool. Claire has just recently returned to their small town from college and she's surprised when she sees Tate because he has changed from the last time she saw him a year ago. Then let's just say that they've been pretty flirty from the beginning. Mostly in Tate's part because Claire was dealing with some stuff. Their relationship took forever to be an actual thing but it was worth the read. I loved every scene that they were in together, whether it be good and bad, because they just fit each other so perfectly!

Tate and Claire grew up together in the small town of Juniper Falls. Claire is Tate's older sisters best friend and she's been away at college. When her father gets really sick, she returns to town a lot sooner than she thought to help out at the family business. She's not expecting for so much to change. From her to her best friend's younger brother, Tate. Sure he's only a year younger than her but seeing him now, he's grown up. He got muscles and he got taller and he got hot. Claire wasn't expecting to start liking him but well...it happens.

Tate has always felt something for Claire. He's always had a soft spot for her so when he breaks up with his girlfriend, he wants to move right on to Claire. It's not easy but nothing in Tate's life has ever been easy. He's got an abusive father, a mother who married the town exterminator and he's never felt more alone at home. He carries the truth about his father's abuse to himself because ...I don't know why, it's probably a teenage boy thing but I never really understood why he kept it to himself. He's got a lot going on and I enjoyed seeing his character grow over the course of the book.

I haven't read very many books by Julie Cross so I can't really tell if this is more of the same that you'd get from her but this was an enjoyable book. The characters felt real and their problems were familiar and real so I appreciated that but as much as I enjoyed it, I wanted more from both Tate and Claire.

I wanted Claire to be above the rumors in the small town. I wanted her to not be so caught up in what everyone was saying and live her life the way that she wanted to live it. I thought it took her too long to come around. The longer she kept Tate at arms length because of what she thought everyone was saying, the more I wanted to pull her hair and slap some sense into her.

Tate was another story. I wanted him to be smarter. I wanted him to open up to someone other than Claire far sooner than he did but I'm glad that it ended the way that it did because there was major growth in his character in the end. I was happy with the way that he really came into his own by the end and he was the guy that I hoped he would be when I first met him.

I'm assuming the next book will either be Leo's book or Jamie's. I'm down for either one. All in all, this was a good book that I had some issues with but not enough that my enjoyment of the book was ruined.

<strong>3.75 out of 5</strong>

One night a year ago, Claire and Tate had a moment together that they never told anyone else about. Nate has always had a crush on Claire, but she just thought of him as her friend’s younger brother. Now, Claire is home from college to help with her father’s recovery and Nate is a matured junior in high school. There is chemistry between the two of them, but will the town and responsibilities keep them apart?

This was the first book that I have read from this author and it was just as good as the hype surrounding her work has indicated. She was able to create realistic, flawed and incredibly likable characters that you root for, as well as the best side characters which were described and were created with just as much care as the two main characters (aka the ex that I was suppose to not like, I was interested in her as her in a person and would love to read a book about her story). If you are looking for a romance filled with angst, so many feels, drama and hockey, then this is the book for you.

The story is dual narrated by Tate and Claire, switching points of view at the chapters. I have said this before, but I absolutely love romances that are told from both character’s point of view. I hate being told only half the story, and this way I know everything and I get the emotions from both people.

It says Claire is a year older than Tate, but she has been away at college for a year (which yes, she left a year early but still) and he is only a junior in high school, so I guess she is two grades ahead? I was really confused at the technical issues of the ages and grades, and I would have preferred them be the same age (to simplify my life), but that is just my hang up, not the books.

Anywho, Claire has so much more life experience I thought it was a little weird she was into this (very attractive) man-child, but the more I read,I realized that Tate has had some bad things happen where he had to mature faster than most boys his age. Claire was a solid character who had to deal with some hard emotional situations, and I liked her, but Tate stole my heart. He was my favorite character; starting from the moment his scrawny self tried to protect Claire during the first chapter.

I would love to read more from this author be it about the other characters in this town, or anything really. This was an engaging read that I cam sure lots of people will love.

I received this title from the author in return for my honest review.
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As a huge fan of Julie’s Whatever Life Throws at You, I was thrilled to learn she was writing another YA sports romance. I loved the characters, plot and, honestly, the sex-positive approach to teen romance in that book and I hoped to find more of the same with Off the Ice. And you know what? I did. It was wonderful.

I really liked both Claire and Tate and found it fairly easy to put myself in their shoes, even if I couldn’t exactly relate to them. (Which I think was just the age difference, to be honest.) I enjoyed watching both of them develop and grow over the course of the story here. And, of course, my romantic side loved seeing them get a second chance with each other after the messiness in their past as they also dealt with the challenges of their present and what the future might bring for them. They gave me feels and swoons and I loved how realistic their romance was. And, as I stated above, I love how Julie approaches sex in her YA books. It’s not graphic, it’s not shunned, it’s just … real. There’s something to be said for that.

I breezed right through this book. I thought it was a great start to a new series and I’m excited to see what’s next for the Juniper Falls gang! I have a feeling there are a lot of stories there to tell and I, for one, can’t wait for them!

FAVORITE QUOTES
“Puberty is when you lose the ability to look a girl in the eyes. And when you discover internet porn.”

“Princess policy. Keep your panties a secret.”

4 stars

I really enjoyed Off the Ice by Julie Cross.
The storyline was well written, the characters Tate and Claire were likable, entertaining and I loved watching the relationship develop.

Overall, Off the Ice was a quick and heartwarming read, a great start to the Juniper Falls series.

Buy your copy now ~
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*A big thank you to Entangled Teen via Netgalley for the advance copy*

In an Oyster Shell - A heartwarming YA romance that is worth cozying up and reading.

The Pearls - The story was really good. I have started to like sports romances. It helped that the story was told in two POV's so you got more of the story. You get it from Tate and Claire's POV. It is always helpful in a romance like this to see both sides it makes for a more fulfilling story.

I like the setting of the small town. Small town settings are so cozy and can be an epicenter of drama. This small town setting does not disappoint. Though this town has more secrets than most I think. The closeness between the townspeople keeps the secrets. Especially the closeness of Claire and Tate.

The romance was not clean but not too erotic. Just some steamy scenes. I liked the romance because it was Tate's long-time crush to be with Claire. It's a nice change that the guy gets the girl instead of the usual the girl gets the guy she's been pining for. The romance was teased into existence and made for page turning frenzy.

The Sand - It was a good book

I love hockey so the fact this was about a hockey player was what drew me to the book in the first place! This book started out slowly for me but soon I found myself flying through it, eager to see what would happen to Tate and Claire. Tate is thrust into the starting role as goalie after the star goalie left the team in the middle of the game. Claire is back home after some time at school due to her father having a brain tumor removed. The pair connect on an emotional level though it takes them both a while to notice how the other feels. The slow progression of their relation felt realistic, for the most part, as both of them are dealing with a variety of challenges in their personal life. One is Tate and his "star" father. What book about high school kids and sports doesn't have at least one overbearing father? Part of me hoped for a huge public display between Tate and his dad. There were a few smaller incidents that happened within earshot of Tate's teammates and while they sense something is up, they don't say anything to Tate (or to anyone else for that matter which I'm sure Tate appreciates). Thankfully, when Tate needs an ear, he has his step father, his friends, and Claire.

There is a "sex scene" but it was very minor and very vague in its description. It is at the heart of it a romance novel but the addition of the sports element is entertaining and well written. I don't know how much into hockey the author is but if she isn't, it was very well researched. I actually went to a hockey game the day I finished this (season tickets, AHL). I think the team in the book could've played better than my team did that day.

Off the Ice is the first in a series and I am excited to read the rest. Please do one on Leo (one of the teammates) as I think that would be an extremely interesting person and relationship to follow! Thank you to the publishers for the chance to read this book for free through netgalley.

Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Lee’Anne – ☆☆☆☆
3.5 Stars

This was an okay read, I feel like the story just dragged a bit in the middle. It was really slow at parts, but I will say the writing is good and the parts that weren’t slow are great!

Tate is a goalie for his high school’s hockey team, which in his tiny town is a huge deal. Since he was a kid, he’s had a crush on this older sister’s best friend, Claire, and right before she heads off to college she witnesses his father’s drunken abuse and the two have an unbreakable connection. When Claire goes away to college Tate lets his feelings go, but when Claire comes home to help care for her very sick father, old feelings come back to the surface. Tate is fighting to earn his place on his team, get a spot on an NHL team, and battle his father’s strong-arming him and his friends. While Claire is fighting to keep her parents’ business afloat, earn enough money to pay for college and keep her dreams alive. The two have a lot going on and have to really fight at a relationship.

My favorite aspect of this book was that Tate has a long-time girlfriend, Haley, who is perfect – gorgeous, smart, cheerleader, etc. Only, she’s kind of awesome, and I found that refreshing. Usually that character is written as catty and mean, but Haley is awesome and I honestly think I wound up liking her mother then Claire (like I really hope she gets her own book – *hint, hint* LOL). This is a book that really covers it all and though I think a few of the details could have been cut out to make this a more fast-paced read, I did enjoy the author’s wide variety of characters.


Jordan – ☆☆☆☆
This was my first time reading any of Julie Cross' books and Off the Ice (Juniper Falls #1) was a nice introduction. The story flowed well and the characters were developed. I will definitely be looking to see what's in store next for Juniper Falls!

Claire O' Connor takes time off from college to return to her small hometown of Juniper Falls and help take care of the family's hockey bar while her father begins to recover. She has zero intentions of sticking around, but running into to Tate Tanley has her questioning everything.

I never knew I was such a fan of hockey until after reading Off the Ice. Cross does a lovely job of weaving hockey and romance. I often times forgot I was even reading a young adult book because this one seemed to straddle the line between young adult and new adult. Off the Ice was a solid 4-star read for me.

Tate has had a crush on his sister’s friend, Claire, ever since he was eleven years old. But now she is graduating and leaving for college and he is stuck in high school. Just before she leaves, she witnesses one of his most traumatic moments which takes him off the hockey team for months. Flash forward a year. Tate is back on the team and has been promoted to goalie. And Claire has come back to town because of her father’s illness. Perhaps they have a second chance?

Off the Ice by Julie Cross is the book version of a high school chick flick. It’s an adorable romance between Tate and Claire as they try to field everything life throws at them. And in this situation, life throws a lot. Claire has to learn to let herself live now that her father is recovering…mostly. And Tate is so caught up in his family drama that he can’t seem to focus on what matters most to him. Both of them are crippled by fear they must learn to overcome. It was satisfying to watch them do so even as they grew closer together as a couple. Off the Ice may be a fast read, but the characters’ struggles are real and remind me of some of my own situations and struggles.

Content warnings: An explicit sex scene or two, swearing, underage drinking, and a small amount of violence. Tough situations dealing with abuse and near-molestation occur. A gay character and unveiled speech about sex. These topics were present in the book but the story was still relatively light-hearted comparted to the other novels I have read with these circumstances.

I recommend Off the Ice to fans of high school chick flicks, cute romances, and ice hockey.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley as a part of a blog tour. All opinions are expressly my own.

Claire O’Connor didn’t think she would be back in her home town so soon but after only a year away at college she’s had to return to help take care of her ailing father and the family business. With the bills piling up Claire struggles to keep her family afloat and hopes her dreams of returning to school don’t slip out of her grasp.

Claire soon finds herself crossing paths with Tate Tanley again after returning home. Tate is slightly younger than Claire but the two grew up together and before Claire had left she found herself in the middle of a secret with Tate when his father abused him. After the year away Claire finds that the boy she once knew has now grown into a man and she finds herself drawn to him.

Off the Ice is a young adult contemporary romance read that for me seemed to just be a bit too slow paced for my taste. The story had a lot of different things going on in the read that seemed to take away from the romance but with so many things such as Claire and Tate both struggling with their families, Tate’s hockey career, previous relationships etc this all seemed to bog down the story and each get a bit lost here and there.

Also, while reading this one with so much going on in the story and the book being a bit lengthy in my opinion for this type of read I struggled with believing these characters would even come together. Tate was said to be a year younger than Claire but only in his junior year of high school I believe so I find it odd that Claire returning from college would be interested. Of course I also argued they did have somewhat of a past so maybe it was possible. In the end though I’d say this one was simply an OK read overall.

I received a copy from the publisher via NetGalley.

When I was offered the chance to read the ARC of this by Entangled Publishing, I jumped at it! I'm all about any book that features hockey at any level of the game. And it is a book that yanked me in from the very first page.

There is a lot to love about the story in Off the Ice. The characters are well-developed and feel like real people. Tate is a goalie on his high school team, thrust into the limelight when the star goalie is suddenly ostracized by most of the town. He loves the game, but it comes with baggage for him and he just isn't sure where he fits anymore. Claire is a year older than Tate, taking a break from college to put her family first during a crisis. She has baggage of her own and there are days when she just doesn't know which end is up.

These are characters that are thrust into adulthood too soon, dealing with issues that they shouldn't have to. And while my heart bleeds for their characters, I can't help but appreciate that they are characters that act with maturity and strength. Their stories aren't all light and happy, but they are real, with all of the emotions that go along with real life. They were both characters that I understood and related to. And most of all, I loved that their romance wasn't the stuff of fairy tales. It had more than its fair share of angst and issues. In other words, it was real

Overall: I didn't want this book to end. I loved it. I loved the story. I loved the romance. I loved the issues and conflicts and that they had the undeniable ring of truth. This was my first book by author Julie Cross, but it won't be my last.