A good story and a good romance. Solid characters, an interesting setting and background, and excellent motivations for all the actions. And real character _development_, which is even rarer than good characterization in romances. Jamey and Reid both make major changes in their outlooks, especially in regard to each other. And a lot of the supporting characters - the residents of Serenity - also change the way they see things. Karen doesn't change much - well, she discovers she can love again, but a)that's not rare in romances and b)it doesn't change her in any fundamental way. An excellent story, and it makes me want to read the others - three before and at least two after. I think I've read at least Reid's story before, and possibly Nicky's - not sure about the three earlier ones. ( )