Review: A great addition to the series.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 04 2, 2014
We met Aerie Daniels in the first two books of the Connection series as Dahlia’s best friend, now we get to learn more about her.  She has a ton of control issues and likes to have things in a certain order and place but really this behavior is a protective mechanism from a failed first love.After an awful break up, Jagger Kennedy has left behind New York City for Los Angeles in hopes of a fresh start.  He used his looks and a modeling contract to get to the west coast but has bigger aspirations of becoming an actor full time.  As the cousin of River, they are trying to kindle some type of relationship that they missed out on as children.They meet at Sprinkles where he steals her cupcake.  Then they formally meet, of course, through Dahlia and River.  There is instantaneous chemistry between the two and surprisingly a genuine friendship immediately follows.  They’ve both had their hearts broken severely and don’t want to go through that again so they shield themselves but in different ways.  To throw a wrench into the mix, Jagger is auditioning for the role of Aerie’s deceased uncle in a movie.  The making of the film bring skeletons out of everyone’s closet and is definitely a test as to whether or not a lasting connection can happen for them.This story is short, sweet, and to the point.  It’s a mostly happy read with two people exploring each other and just a small amount of conflict.  If you’re a fan of the series, you’ll be glad to know River and Dahlia are featured throughout.  Really my only issue with this one is I wanted more.  I wanted a full length story for Aerie.  I found her to be complex and layered with potential to grow even more.  Regardless, this is a beautiful story and a fantastic addition to the series.Rating:  4 Stars~Complimentary copy received in exchange for honest review.~