I sort of agree with some of the reviews I've read elsewhere. Sure, the book wasn't as exciting, the plot not as thick as previous books, but I think Eve and Roarke needed to work some things out more personally than the usual norm that we've read. I really liked the ending, how Eve's past still manages to catch up with her - and how she can push it back, push it away. She was there for the best friend that needed her there, wanted her there, and I think with both, Eve and Roarke in that room with Mavis, I'm glad it helped them. To understand them as each other, and as a couple, you have to read the rest of the series to completely understand them. Otherwise, you don't get the big picture, you don't understand why Eve and Roarke react and feel as they do. You might think you do, but you don't - not by a long shot. Sure, the plot didn't seem as thick as usual, but I truly don't think this one was supposed to be like the first 22 books of the series. An excellent book, and I can't wait for Innocent In Death to come out in MMP!!!