This is the first book by Josh Lanyon that I have read but it won't be the last.  I loved all of the ups and down of this story as well as some very real characters.  While it was a fairly short read, I don't feel like it was rushed like I sometimes feel with a book of this size.  The story was complete and all loose ends tied up.  What is really funny is that I was truly wanting to read "The Christmas Cake" after reading this.  Seriously, Josh you couldn't have written a companion story for us?