Nicolas was just a bit too suffering....I had a hard time with his reasoning. It played up the best friend throughout the book and then left him hanging at the end.Despite all of that it was still a good read. The story kept me interested. I really liked the idea that Jane got to grow up before the relationship came together. 17 wasa bit too young for Nicolas. The story allowed Jane to mature, but remain somewhat inocent. I read most of Brenda Joyce's books....I love some, and always like the rest. This was a like.The tales she tells hold your interest throughout.