This was my first Susan Mallery read. I see why they are so popular. She gives readers characters that we can care about and they are put in situations that we can relate to in many ways. While I liked this character-driven novel, my one complaint is about the explicit sexual references. The story and characters could easily stand on their own; as a reader, I didn't need to hear/read the intimate details. Beyond that complaint, I really enjoyed the story about the relationships between the sisters and their mother. The romance, while being a bit predictable, was still fun to watch as it worked its way out.