Great read. The plot moved along nicely with a good balance between action, suspense and romance. Then we get to the ending and everything is on fast forward and big WHAT?!??! Was definitely needed. Of course I was in as much denial as Merit and for good reason. We never see it coming and that is why I enjoyed it so much. Although, I did avoid reading the book until I had the next one in the series so I guess I didn't have the full effect lol. I am very glad I waited to read it or I would have been very frustruated.