This book was not as rough around the edges as Don't Ask, Don't Tell so gave it a better rating, but think I was in the wrong frame of mind for this book. I prefer a sweet, romantic book and if your looking for that, then the Jarheads series is not for you. There was plenty of sex and that is a good thing, but did not leave me with the warm, fuzzy, ahhh their in love feeling in the end.