Paragon is behind her, but somehow Alessa's life may actually have gotten worse. It's only been three days, and already everything is different. Just based on that cover - it's worth it.

that sounds bad but trust me it's worth trying. I did love most of the book just not the last part of it. It took a turn for the worse and it didn't recover that much for me unfortunately. I was confused to what happened to this lovey couple. I just didn't feel connected to their relationship in the end. The book had the obvious love conflict added in there but it wasn't described in a way where I felt sorry for them. I really didn't like it as much as I'm sure I should have but I was still interested to see what would happen to the couple. For most of the book I was happy for them and looked forward to seeing their relationship progress. Samantha commented a couple of times on how dreamy Jase was so that's where I get that from.

Their romance was very 'high school' but in an endearing way. I loved it even more when I actually met the family especially Jace's little brother George. It's big, you may have struggles, but it's such a great atmosphere and a great life. I love that 'Cheaper by the Dozen' type of family.

When she described the way they were and who they were individually I envied them. What really got me wanting to read this book and what ended up being my favorite part of the book wasn't the romance - it was Samantha's daydreaming about the Garrett family. Then when you finally get it into your hands and you are able to finally see what it's all about you get that excited feeling all over again. It's one of those books that you can't help but get giddy over. The basis of this book just makes me so utterly happy. Until that is a member of the Garrett family finds her watching them and brings her into the life she's always wanted to have. They are so mysterious that she can't help to just admire them from afar. The Garrett's dynamic and way of life is something just so far away from what she's used to. She's also never told her sister or even her best friend nor does she plan to. Her mother who looks next door and only sees the irresponsibility in having so many kids is the last person she wants finding out. She's never told anyone this little secret of hers.

Samantha has been watching the Garrett family ever since they first moved next door ten years ago.

Stitch by Samantha Durante