This is the second book I've read by Erica Spindler; the first was CAUSE FOR ALARM, which was terrific! I was slightly disappointed in this book because it did not hold my interest as much as CAUSE FOR ALARM did. However, the book kept my interest and it was a good storyline. I found the friendship a big unbelievable, though. I don't think there are any friends like that in the world that constantly say "I love you" and "you're my family" as much as that was repeated in this book. Ms. Spindler still writes a great book and I look forward to reading another novel by her.