I received this book for review. A good read but slow starting - Maggie wants a fling with no attachments and Drew wants a date to his brothers wedding, who will be marrying his ex-fiancee.

This book, like all of the other books set in Mirror Lake was an emotional, wonderful journey from start to finish. People say this all the time, and I know it sounds cliché, but I honestly could not put this book down once I started reading. I started this in the evening and stayed up until 3am to finish it because I needed to know what happened with these two characters. Yes, I was that invested. This is nothing new for me where this author is concerned, however, as all of her books are fantastic.

While this book made me laugh so many times and the drama-to-humor ratio is very well balanced, I am now convinced that Miranda Liasson secretly thrives on the tears of her readers. This was the second book in a row by Ms. Liasson that made me full-out cry as I read it. I found myself tearing up one time earlier in the book and made it through without crying, feeling pretty smug that I was able to get through what I thought was going to be the most emotional part. Yeah, no. It didn't take long for the author to pull the rug out from under me, and I found myself having to go find a tissue at 2:45am. I loved it.

While this book can definitely stand alone, the crazy chemistry between Maggie and Drew started in Can't Stop Loving You, so reading that first will make this book even more enjoyable, but it isn't necessary. You could definitely read this book and enjoy it for what it is – a fabulous and emotional book about two emotionally damaged people who have an incredible combination of laugh-out-loud banter and downright sizzling personal chemistry.

Maggie is a hot mess at the start of this book. I'm not spoiling anything by saying this as it becomes abundantly clear within the first few paragraphs. She's still coping with the loss of her husband, and trying to raise her son while dealing with her own issues. Enter Drew Poulos (which is his adopted last name, he was a Spikonos at birth), a man with a reputation that isn't exactly reality, and who has an innate talent for riling Maggie up. As we learned in the previous book, Drew has got his own issues that include a family that is fractured, and his brother's upcoming wedding. A wedding that he has to attend, but doesn't want to attend alone. Who better to take with him than a woman whose job it is to fix others?

The chemistry between these two is incredible. Drew has a certain charm about him that might not always shine through, but when it does, he is flat-out irresistible. I loved his interactions with Griffin (especially the Oreo moment), his calm reaction to the 'surprise party' that arrives at an awkward time, and his ability to help Maggie on a more even keel. These two were absolutely perfect for each other, and I was fully invested in their happily ever after.

If you like books that feel a wide range of emotions, you cannot go wrong with a Miranda Liasson book, and this one is no exception. If you are unfamiliar with the Spikonos brothers and want to be caught up (which is not a requirement to enjoy this book but they're great books so you totally should), start with This Loving Feeling where you'll meet Lukas, and then read Can't Stop Loving You to catch up with Roman and get your first look at the hot mess that Drew was when he arrived into town.

I requested and was granted an ARC of this book. I was under absolutely no obligation to write this review - I wrote it because I loved the book and I think that all romance fans should read this series.

I loved this book! I enjoyed catching up with some of the characters from the last book too. You don’t have to read the first book, to read this book. Drew and his siblings were separated when they were young as their parents died. Drew grew up in a rich family and has come to town to be with his brothers and hide out. He meets Maggie who is a phycologist who has a young son and is a widow. Her husband was a pediatrician who died of cancer a little over three years ago and was loved by the town. Maggie is still trying to get over her husband. She has a love/hate relationship with Drew. She has read a lot about him in the news and doesn’t think much of him, but she is attracted to him. He doesn’t want a relationship or to fall in love again so he tries to stay away from Maggie. Fortunately for both of them, Drew asks for her professional help when he has to go to a wedding of his adopted brother. Thinks get interesting there!

Maggie was OCD and tried to over protect her Griffin as she was afraid of losing him too. Maggie was great with helping to ease explosive situations. She still loved her dead husband, but she wanted to start living again. I liked how she tried to get back in the saddle again even though she was choosing the wrong person at first. Drew was so much more that what the news reported him to be. I loved seeing the real Drew come out and especially with Maggie. I loved seeing how his eyes were opened to so many interesting items with his family. Maggie’s son, Griffin, was a sweetheart. I liked seeing how Drew helped him to be a little boy and not so protected. I loved Griffin’s enthusiasm. This was a wonderful love story that made me feel I was the one going through the emotions. I strongly encourage you to read the book. I voluntarily read an Advanced Reader’s Copy of this book.