By Harlequin standards, this one wasn't bad. I typically don't enjoy previous existing relationship themes but it worked here as the author fit it in early and made its existence relevant and deep enough to carry through to the present. The heroine was likeable - she had some spark but she also was human with getting annoyed helping out and negative thoughts about random people. I do think it was weak how she suddenly cared nothing about her business but hey, that's Harlequin sometimes. The hero of the story was likeable enough - I liked his intensity, his funny outbursts. This was mainly a misunderstanding story as so many others are. Not perfect but enjoyable and had decent tension, likeable characters, and Harlequin balance. ( )