I have to agree with several of the reviewers.  I have read most if not all of Ms. Coulter's works, and this one just doesn't do it for me.  She did describe her own writing(to quote another reviewer), "for a child--simple, basic, crude, if you will." [page 63].  I felt like this was a strain for Ms Coulter.  All the dialogue was so different from previous Sherbrooke books.  I found myself asking, why are Ryder, Douglas and their brides speaking and acting this way?  I realize they're older, but doddering idiots?  It was shocking.  I hate not finishing a book (although I thought about here), but I did finish the book, and thought it was a waste.  I will continue to buy her products as I'm hoping this is a fluke and do so enjoy her stories, normally.  I hope you didn't do this to the next FBI series book! Oh, my.