This was the first Harlequin manga that I bought and have been hooked since (I now own close to a hundred and counting). I also own the novel. If you like romantic, light-reading, I recommend you read the novel as well. Brooke is as stubborn as a mule. Given her childhood and family background , I couldn't really blame her for being too cautious - she built all these seemingly impenetrable walls around her to protect herself from being hurt and consequently refusing herself to find true happiness. Jed Matthews is your typical alpha male - handsome, rich, intelligent, arrogant as all hell, but oh-so-perfect (I want him!). I loved that his arrogance was within reason (if there is such a thing) and that he was very patient with Brooke. Story is sigh-worthy and one you can't help but remember in a really long time. Highly recommended.