This was the second book I have read by this author.  I read it in one evening and wanted more.  That is the problem with novellas they just aren't long enough.  This book is to lead you into the Leopard Series.  My friend loaned me book 6 of the Leopard Series but the print was so small I gave it back to her.  I do not know if the books can be read out of order or not.  I will probably look into getting more books by Christine Feehan but for my Kindle.  They are higher priced than what I budget myself for books but I feel for good books I can work some into my budget in the next few months or so.