3/2/25: this was a quick, easy timepass. I was in the mood for a romance and it scrached the itch. I didn't like the MMC. I thought he showed some alarming red flags of an abuser and the logic or rationale behind his behavior was "passable" but flimsy. I thought the author id a great job illustrating anxiety and panic disorder. I did however question if she liked children at all based on some of the scenes and dialogue and inner thoughts, of characters, etc. I am not likely to read from this author again, but this was fine for what it was.