I read this based on a recommended reading list of New Adult titles to better acquaint myself with this developing genre...and it failed for me on many fronts. I gave it 2 stars because I did read through but I don't understand why this was included on a "must read" list. I don't connect well with "insta-love" stories and I'm also not a fan of older man with money allows young (poor) girl to strive for her dreams (with his money). Basically, not really for me.