I didn't think the first book could be topped, but this might have done it. I was so excited for Ryan and Indy's story and this was everything I could want and more. I loved this book so much. Ryan Shay is the ultimate book boyfriend. Overall, I'd say that this book was very much a lesson in what to expect from a man, as Ryan Shay is really the blueprint. Every single little action of his was so telling. He was a gem of a man and I will be thinking about him for a long time. Indy was equally amazing, so bright and colorful and an amazing personality. I felt for her and her fertility journey, and just wanted to hug her and make everything okay. The plot never got to be overly dramatic nor was it stupidly cheesy. I felt like I was reading about two very great people as individuals who together were absolute goals and total soulmates. Their journey was so beautiful, especially because they went from sort of not liking each other (especially Ryan and his reluctance to have Indy stay with him) to realizing just how much they needed and loved each other. I related so much with Indy about her people pleasing habits and the crap her ex put her through, and I was so happy for her eventual growth. I loved how Indy's heartbreak was portrayed as well. Too often I see the scenario of the heroine being cheated on by a long term boyfriend and it's just messy and not done well, and borderline annoying. It wasn't rushed here or glossed over, and handled very well. I liked her progression of getting over her ex, and the journey she embarks on to regain her self love and self worth - with help from Ryan, of course. I liked that she still suffered from the betrayal but day by day she blossomed more and more and eventually got to have so many realizations about herself, her friends, her ex relationship and she saw her heartbreak as blessing in disguise. It was a long book, but it was never tedious to read and was honestly worth every page and every word. This is one of the few times when the hero's reluctance and insecurities regarding relationships actually made sense. After reading his story and understanding what he went through only a few years prior and how the aftermath of a specific event crushed him enough to damage his mental health and contributed to his lack of trust in women, I felt so bad for him. It was beautiful to see the journey he went on and how he learned to trust again, and to love again.