Every time I read one of these books, I think to myself that I'm done. Too much cutesy alliteration. Too much flowery language. But...the stories are really good. I get drawn in by the cop drama / mystery of it all. And inevitably wind up wanting to get the next installment as soon as I finish this one. And this was no exception. I started it annoyed by all those things and then just couldn't put it down. Twists and turns and surprises and a satisfying - but not predictable - ending. It's no Shakespeare, but it's got me coming back for the next one.