The first half of the book is the reason why I gave it 4 starts instead of 5. It starts a bit cliché with all the spy thing - US vs China, and the reason behind Ty and Treflee's break-up seems a bit forced. However, once we reach half the story Treflee takes over and she's caught in every possible mess a spy should be avoiding, even though she works it out as she thinks a spy would. With Ty at loss, plus a cousin who is an ex-bride to be and her very dangerous bridesmaids, Treflee gets through several comical adventures. All set in a lovely tropical island to make it very sexy, a loving maybe-to-be ex-couple is caught between several wars: their failed marriage, her cousin's cancelled marriage along with her girl-empowered bridesmaids plus the war that actually threats national security = great fun!