Elizabeth Marx is a brilliant writer. Her work sucked me right in and kept me turning to read another chapter until the book was finished. And then I was ticked off. Do I want to read Binding Arbitration? Or do I want to just stomp off mad at Aidan for being such a jerk? (For now, Im still sulking, but I may come around simply because this couple and their story is too good not to read.) The alternating points of view offer a vivid and raw accounting of Libby and Aidan. They may be best friends, but they're denying their obvious attraction to one another. When Aidan saves Libby from a serious situation, they give in to their feelings. Aidan is present when Libby finds out shes pregnant, but he basically walks away from the problem and jaunts off to his professional baseball career. He feels betrayed at the graduation ceremony when he learns that Libby didn't abort the baby and also was sigma cum laud, yet he admits to himself he still holds feelings for her. Aidans nickname is Band-Aid. The feeling one is left with at the end of the book is almost as painful as whats inflicted when a Band-Aid is ripped off without warning. Yeah, I think Ill need to read the sequel.

Recommend?
Yes. Even though I like HEA, sometimes delaying the gratification is worth it, especially when an author is as talented of a writer as Ms. Marx.
Elizabeth Marx is a brilliant writer. Her work sucked me right in and kept me turning to read another chapter until the book was finished. And then I was ticked off. Do I want to read Binding Arbitration? Or do I want to just stomp off mad at Aidan for being such a jerk? (For now, Im still sulking, but I may come around simply because this couple and their story is too good not to read. ) The alternating points of view offer a vivid and raw accounting of Libby and Aidan. They may be best friends, but they're denying their obvious attraction to one another. When Aidan saves Libby from a serious situation, they give in to their feelings. Aidan is present when Libby finds out shes pregnant, but he basically walks away from the problem and jaunts off to his professional baseball career. He feels betrayed at the graduation ceremony when he learns that Libby didn't abort the baby and also was sigma cum laud, yet he admits to himself he still holds feelings for her. Aidans nickname is Band-Aid. The feeling one is left with at the end of the book is almost as painful as whats inflicted when a Band-Aid is ripped off without warning. Yeah, I think Ill need to read the sequel. Recommend? Yes. Even though I like HEA, sometimes delaying the gratification is worth it, especially when an author is as talented of a writer as Ms. Marx.