This book was very good the first time I read it. The better ones cause me to re-read the best parts to make sure I savor the moments so to speak. Every now and then I say to myself, "where's that book about marrying an older man?" and I dig around in my closet until I come up with it. I just re-read it again... fourth time... thinking that I'd just read the romantic parts. I found myself reading every page! Well written. I didn't like the cheerleader scene, but it was such a minute part of the book, I could easily overlook it. I would have ended the book after firing Caroline, with Jesse going back to her shabby apartment and groveling for him to take her back. The book was filled with emotion, inner feelings, turmoil, realism, caring, kindness, maturity, and desire... the best!!! Keep up the great writing, Arlene James!
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