4.5 stars.

I absolutely adore the Tucker Springs series, and L.A. Witt's newest contribution, It's Complicated, is a rollercoaster ride of emotion as Brad Sweeney and Jeff Hayden try to make their on again/off again relationship work. But a surprise pregnancy, Jeff's grueling work schedule and Brad's (well-founded) insecurities threaten to derail their fragile new beginning.

Brad and Jeff's tentative reconciliation is off to great beginning. Their "first" date is a resounding success and the sex is hotter than ever, but with one phone call, they are quickly back on shaky ground. During their last break, Jeff and his ex-wife Christine, who is also his business partner, indulged in a one night stand and now Christine is pregnant. Even more surprising is Christine's decision to leave Tucker Springs and their very successful company. While Jeff is thrilled about becoming a dad, he is conflicted about Christine's plans and coming up with a solution that works for everyone is virtually impossible.

Written in first person from both Brad and Jeff's perspectives, there is never any doubt what each character is thinking. Both agree that Jeff's long hours are a major source of conflict and that numerous minor irritations are the catalyst for major blow ups. They never seem to address the underlying issues which, in part, stem from Jeff's continued relationship with Christine and his inability to fully commit to Brad. And all of this a problem before Christine's pregnancy, so it is not any wonder that Brad's concerns that Jeff and Christine will reconcile become a big issue for him. There is never any doubt that Brad and Jeff love each other, but their obstacles do seem insurmountable. Of course, the solution to their problems is staring them in the face for the whole novel, but getting them to see it takes forever!

It's Complicated is an engaging and fast-paced addition to the Tucker Springs series. The story is well-written, the problems between Brad and Jeff are realistic and since this is an L.A. Witt novel, the sex is hot. While there is a lot of emotional turmoil, the novel does not really feel overly angsty. There really aren't any communication issues between Brad and Jeff and they do a fabulous job discussing their issues. However they are often unable to come up with viable answers for their unresolved problems and I love that neither is willing to give up on their relationship without a fight. ( )

I'm going to go ahead and pass on this one. The blurb makes this book sound like a cluster fuck I want no part of. Yikes!