Although I read the series, I haven't gotten to Wicked yet so I might have missed out on something because this book kind of confused me. The dynamics of all the relationships in the Blended series were presented in a family Christmas gathering.

Its' Christmas Eve and Beth still isn't pregnant despite her and Rory along with Devon doing their best to give her the one thing that they all are wishing for. She is feeling pretty depressed, her self-esteem as a woman is shot. Devon comes to her to remind her that she is very much loved and desired. This is where the polyamorous relationship she shares with Rory, Devon and Essie begins to change from Rory, Essie, and Devon with Devon and Beth being more "partners" than lovers to a true blending (apropos for the series) of the two couples.

It is a sweet book filled with updates on all the Blended characters. I would recommend reading the series before this book, in case you already have, you might want to refresh yourself on the characters. At least have the ability to go into the previous books to look up names if you get lost. I just got done reading the series all the way to Wager, and still got lost. I sense that Wicked would have made it clearer.

Anyhow it was a great, shot read with all the love and angst Erica is known for in her books. ( )