Book Summary: 

Pepper O’Brien was Hollywood royalty.

Also, her life sucked.

Money couldn’t buy everything—including grace, true love, and the ability to not screw up. Every. Single. Time.

Which was why Pepper had moved across the country to start over.

Only, as was typical, her life had other plans.

Namely in the form of Derek Cashette.

Her former teenage crush and now ridiculously handsome man was her older brother’s friend.

He was also determined to salvage the train wreck of her life.

And maybe in doing that, he would save the train wreck that was her heart.

Mini Review:

This book was down right hysterical. I have heard of people having bad luck but Pepper just takes it to a whole new level. I mean if misfortune was a contest, she would come in first place! Who almost gets hit by a car just standing on a street corner, twirling a sign? Yes, some of her mishaps were bad timing and I still question that one incident with the award (come on – he was standing a little close to be struck so what were his intentions?!) 

I couldn’t get enough of Derek! His internal struggle of how he viewed Pepper was sensational. He was the looking glass of how the rest of the world perceived her. All she wanted was to be on her own and prove herself, earning the respect of her father, but she was the laughing stock of the family and Derek was just as guilty for how he treated her. His realization of that and his attempt to right his wrongs (minus a major hiccup) was so endearing. 

On that note, I did NOT care for Pepper’s brother or ex. The two of them can take a long walk off a short pier (well one of them does but you will have to read to find out what happened there!) 

I am so happy they decided to continue the story with her neighbor and the little girl. She deserved so much more than what she was going through and witnessing her happy ending is next on my to do list. Definitely continuing this series! Can’t wait to see what else Faber has up her sleeve.