So many emotions!

I have to say, it was a delight watching Colton, the uptight Lawyer, fall in love with Ashley, the free spirited Wedding Photographer.

Colton and Ashley do not exactly get off on the right foot. So caught off guard by her free spirit, Colton makes a series of unfounded assumptions about her work ethic and character.

Ashley is such a positive and loving person. No matter how much Colton confuses her or bruises her heart, she continues to freely give her time and love in order to help him out.

Colton comes across as uptight and callous, and I honestly wasn't sure if I would like him. At all. He was rude to Ashley, and unable to process his own feelings. Caught somewhere between desire and resentment.

Maybe this is why I found his back story to be so fascinating. For someone raised in such a loving and open home to be so...rude and judgmental is baffling. Colton's parents are awesome. They are brilliant and funny and so warm and welcoming. Pretty much everything he isn't.

When a life-altering surprise in the form of a son he never knew he had lands on his doorstep, we get to see a different Colton. All that love and vulnerability buried inside him suddenly comes pouring out; and it is lovely to watch.

Cruz is the sweetest of children, and I wanted nothing more than to reach into the book and hold him tight.

Rebel Desire is a funny and sweet, slow-burn romance, and a perfect way to round out this series.