This was, ironically, the last read of mine of the Hathaway series. In comparison with the other books, I have to say, this one was the most boring. In the other books, particularly the 3rd, 4th, and 5th installation, the romance tales were sizzling. In this book, nothing really happened. It was as if this book lay the foundation for the other books to build upon (and they were oh so perfect), so eventually, with a huge chunk of the book dedicated to explaining the Hathaway background, Cam-Amelia's romance was neglected altogether. A pity, really, since in the other books, this couple stood by together all the time, and they sure were an affectionate couple and team-leaders of the Hathaway tribe. 
 Apart from a flat climax, Cam struck me as possessive, predatory and reckless, unlike his suave self in The Devil in Winter and in the other Hathaway books. 
 My picture of Cam: 
 I just wonder how many readers were put off by this book to continue the series. I would be, had I not started on the final instalment first. This book is definitely not reflective of the other literally masterpieces in the following Hathaway books. For seekers of romance novels, do read the 3rd, 4th and 5th Hathaway books!