That was a good day. I really want to know what is up with this sister in law of his. I truly dont understand why she is acting that way. She has no damn reason to, you married his brother!! I absolutely love how Aria checked that chick at the party. Much respect. Don't cause a negative scene but school a bitch at the same time. 

I really like this story, especially the leading cast who are multi-dimensional people with intriguing life-stories so,  let’s start with Arianna…she’s witty, intelligent, feisty, she has diva-potential but she’s humble, almost shy or timid about her appearance even though she masks her insecurities well.  When she tenses as Colin innocently touches her back or tells Jennifer she has no family and that she’s ‘not worth’ ruining Colin’s reputation were quite telling about who she is.  And  as their journey progresses, we learn snippets about her past and why she’s emotionally challenged…at that point one realizes she’s much more than a pretty façade. (btw, I like the image you chose in the banner to represent Arianna.) Somewhere along the way there was a disconnect with Arianna’s character- so-much-so that I had to start from the beginning to reevaluate and appreciate the complex nature of the material and as I absorb her diverse persona, I feel strongly that Arianna remains ‘intact’, a virgin. Yes there’s mention of abuse, however, below the exterior of brazen attitude…there’s an underlying innocence about the way she reacts to men, to her spouse- an unconsummated farce their union may be- but her husband none-the-less.

Which poses another question…why didn’t they consummate their marriage on their wedding night?  Did she divulge something about herself or her past that neither can remember due to excessive intoxication?  Makes ya go mmmmm

Colin is an aloof, open-book piece of sexy! LUV the strong, silent types yet he’s charismatic, approachable, accomplished, knows how to have a good time- an undercover nerd and a genuinely nice guy.  The way he dotes on his wife without being overwhelming or sappy is adorable:  he dropped whatever he was doing to give her and her ‘sisters’ a ride, he called Kay and Maya to accompany them to the party just so Aria wouldn’t feel out-of-place, he spent the night watching movies with her and hell…buying a total stranger an expensive ass ring says a lot about the man he is. The fact that he’s not afraid of her ‘issues’ nor is he willing to walk away from their potential future endears him to me.

Love your writing, grammatical errors are virtually nonexistent…my only complaint is that it would be nice to include scene continuity between chapters every now and then. For example:  Aria and Colin’s beach scene should’ve – imho – continued in the subsequent update. I know this is hella long and I apologize for that but I had to share my thoughts with you.  Looking forward to the next installment. Great job! J

THis was a feel good chapter, I really Colin and Arianna to work out.  Arianna deserves to have the love that Colin feels for her even if she is stubborn and crazy which is not a good combination.  More please!!