I didn’t read the first book in this series, but this didn’t diminish my enjoyment of Waiting for Aegina. The story about a circle of dear friends dealing with the repercussions of the decisions made in their lives was compelling and emotionally intense. I kept a box of tissues handy shedding tears in equal measure of joy and sadness. Married to a Greek, I was thrilled with the references and loved the inclusion of recipes. I heartily recommend this book.