This was a mini-book, novella, super fast read that I downloaded from the online library because I've read every other book in the series so why not? It was good, short, not a lot of depth but fun. I liked the characters, they were really strong and focused people who instead of falling into the typical break-up-get-back-together romance routine this story just soldiered through. I'm glad it did. I wouldn't necessarily say this book was integral to the series unless you just really want to read them all (like me), most of these books are fun stories that can stand alone but are more fun when you get to know the whole town. Halfway There is a take-it or leave-it title in a good series.