Miles in love and courting. Ekaterin is overwhelmed with her own history and family worries; but still able to recognize and defeat the terrorists. Though in the end she describes him as "The man (who) could charm snakes from their holes, nine-year-olds from locked bathrooms, and Komarran terrorists from their bunkers." Miles description of his former lovers is vintage Miles. The reader is left waiting for the next book, with "He's not so short," said Ekaterin defensively. "He's just . . . concentrated." Also, love Mile's flashback/realization after their accidental dip in the pond. 4/1/11

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