I didn't really enjoy the last book Tan Lines so my expectations for this one were pretty low. I didn't like that the Adam/Jared part from the last book was pretty much just brushed away. That was probably my favorite part of the last book and I think it could have been a way more interesting plot line. I hate that she goes back to Austin. I was already tired of her going back and forth between Austin and Seth. I wish she had met someone completely new. I also hate that Diana continued to be a complete bitch and everyone just deals with it. It would have been nice to see more character development from her. I mean Seth and Summer both just seemed to have forgotten all the crap she did. I mean, it wasn't petty stuff she did last book. I definitely wouldn't have been able to just sweep all that under the rug like all the characters seemed to do. I also missed Diver in this one. He is one of the more interesting characters of the series and he was barely in it. ( )

This book was so suspenseful, but I loved it! I couldn't put it down, and I felt the same emotion, as the main character. I love the series! ( )

This book was so suspenseful, but I loved it! I couldn't put it down, and I felt the same emotion, as the main character. I love the series! ( )

** spoiler alert ** It didn't step up to par with Beach Blondes - and neither did any of the other books in the series.
The characters have developed, but not every character got a chance in the limelight.

This was focused primarily on Summer's feelings toward Austin and Austin's feelings towards Summer, as well as what was boiling between Seth and Diana.

The story took a plot twist with Sarah, but other than that it was very bland and ordinary - nothing really stood out and made it an extraordinary book.

However, I found the little budding romance between Harris and Vera to be very sweet.

I did wish to read more about Marquez as she always got a chuckle out of me.

Nothing special but it did help me get into the Christmas spirit. ( )