After reading the great reviews that Cuba was given, I thought I might give it a shot...i'm a true 'chick lit' lover. I was thoroughly disappointed! The story, drags on and on in a lackluster way. I found myself skimming through the pages just to get through them. I thought for sure there was something I was missing and that the story had to get better; I wasn't missing anything and it never got any better. It was unrealistic, boring and I couldn't wait for it to end...This was my first Emily Barr book, I'm afraid to judge on the first one, but I'd have to say I don't plan on reading anymore of her stuff anytime soon...