I got this for free, and was excited because of all the five star reviews, but realized halfway through that the characters were causing me real anxiety through their stupid behavior. The female lead is basically an all-forgiving doormat and the male lead is...such a jackass! I have read a million romance novels where the characters spend a bunch of time denying their true feelings, but Noah did and said so many unlikeable things that I really hoped Elle would find someone else to appreciate her. Also, once she gives up on him and goes forward with her life by enrolling in a university, Noah STALKS her. Basically he is either being a jerk, or being a creep. I did not enjoy this story at all.