This is not your ordinary romance novel. It's so much more! Barbara Berot described St. Andrew’s in such detail and with such beauty…I felt as though I had been there myself and experienced the lush green hills and centuries old buildings. Her character development is exceptional. The length of the book allows you to become fully committed to its characters, which is a rare gift. I love Annie as a heroine because she is flawed, which makes her so real. When Europa Rode the Bull and the Rape of Europa ignited the “what if” questions for me personally. What if, 13 years ago, I had chosen the other guy instead of my husband? Where would I be now? Barbara is a brave writer who is unafraid to go places most writers never would. I eagerly await chapter 3 of Annie and Andrew’s beautiful love story!