I loved the realationship between Shane and Mikhail in this, especially the word play. I also liked the fact that Mikhail had to work through his 'issues' because of his past, it was realistic that he did although I felt sorry for Shane. Knowing what is going to happen and it happening are very different. It's a shame that Mikhail's mother wasn't around for longer - she was a great character. I would have liked to have seen her meet Shane's 'family'. 
 Another few nights spent sitting up way too late reading with this one, and another series on the wish list for print copies.