Ruttford did indeed regret all those pranks. And Adam, her second mate is worse. Melonee is having to battle Maverick just to see them (because he can't get over the fact she isn't five anymore) and get her soon to be brother-in-law out of a pickle (which eventually leads her to Ceri, of all scary individuals).

I know a lot of people who follow this series have skipped this book, but I think that is a mistake, even if you only skim certain parts. There is important (series-level) information that occurs here. So, even if you skip all the sex scenes, and just read the other bits, they may become important later, or at least referenced at some point. ( )