While I liked the storyline well enough, Merry's sex life is over the top. I don't understand why Ms. Hamilton insists that Merry Gentry and Anita Blake have to have multiple boyfriends and have sex with so many. At least Merry doesn't try to push her beliefs on others and make them guilty about their sexuality.I would have given this book a 4 but when Merry is having sex with a new partner every chapter, even those she doesn't want to, its just too much.