Ok this is not great literature but it isn't supposed to be. I enjoyed it as a light read. It has plenty of southern charm,romance, and colorful characters. Carter and Tee were wonderful southern gentlemen who I knew would take care of Dempsey. At the same time I liked that Dempsey was learning to take care of herself. Ella Kate was a hoot and I couldn't help but like Jimmy even though he was a rascal and an aging playboy. One of my favorite parts of the book was the descriptions of the house and the renovations.I could see that kitchen and feel the excitement as Bobby and Dempsey created it. Bobby was another highlight. There were some annoying characters but every book has to have those.For me those were her Dad and his wife and the FBI agents. Finally, I liked the predictable happy ending. That's why I like to read Chic lit from time to time. It's fun, easy, and entertaining.