It was very hard to get into this story because of the character of Patty. She has all of these goals she wants for herself (to lose weight, become teacher of the year, have a boyfriend, sell the house) but her judgement for her fellow swimmer/accountant made me sick. That and the whining about her weight but then keeping a stash of junk food in the house. I couldn't get more than halfway through this book. I don't recommend it. She reminded me of a spoiled child/someone who plays the victim card. Once the main character got her head out of her ass, the book improved. I wish there were more books like this with "heavier" main characters, because we sexy chubby people like love and romance and passion, and have it, too. I just hate that the book ended with both of them losing weight like how they were wasn't good enough, because that them kind of resonated throughout the story... but all in all, it is my only complaint.