Eh.
I wanted to like it. But i found the characters to be boring and not having much chemistry with each other.

Sorry, can not download the ARC on time. But the story line is good and I hope the writing is entertain.
Good sales!

This book has it all...family tension, threat of illness, romance, sex and an ending that will make you cry.
This author is new to me and I'm so glad I had the opportunity to review it on Netgalley.
Piper is a struggling artist who butts heads with a new gallery owner. Alex is drawn to Piper's fiery personality and as their relationship develops we are introduced to Piper's and Alex's families, both of which have issues and discover that Alex could possibly have early onset Alzheimer's Disease. Alex is hesitant to pursue a relationship with her as he is her boss and he has commitment issues. Piper is attracted to Alex but can't understand his reluctance to viewing and displaying her artwork.
I would recommend this book to friends and I'm eager to reader other works by this author.

The main characters were good ones. They each had their own challenges of course. Petite Piper had huge passion but just couldn't seem to catch a break professionally. Even though her art was top flight. She defined the phrase of struggling artist.
Alex was trying his best to get his premier gallery off the ground. He needed known, established, money making artist to make that work. He had no time for the work of unknown artist Piper. Oh, you know they are going to butt heads.
This was an emotional story with several other issues but with also some good secondary people in the story. I liked Alex's brother Nick and the hovering health question. Piper's mother and father loved her but man could they push their agenda's. I liked how well Alex understood how Piper was feeling. He observed that on one hand her father called her his princess and then proceeded to then verbally tear her down. To him that was NOT okay.
There is also well detailed locales, well detailed food and drink. Also some underwater adventures as well.
I liked how the story ended, complete with a good Epilogue.

“I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”

I really enjoyed this first read from a new to me author.

Piper and Alex seem to have completely different outlooks on life but they're actually more similar than they appear. It's an easy, witty read set with beautiful California coastline as the backdrop. I enjoyed their banter, the chemistry and the story moved along at a believable pace.

Definitely recommend.