I'm not one to pick apart a book based on character development, editorial mistakes, etc. I am not capable of, nor do I have the interest, in producing a a multi-paragraph review, complete with story line. That said, I read constantly and maybe that doesn't make me an expert, but I enjoyed every page of this book, as I did the one before it. My definition of a good book is one that gets and holds my attention from beginning to end. I began with Fall From Grace and just finished Loss of Innocence. If I can get lost in a book and wish it would continue after the last page, then it's worth every penny and and every minute I spent on it and both of these books met that criteria - and then some.I looked at some of the less than stellar reviews and it occurs to me to wonder if any of these "critics" ever have or ever could sit down and write a novel (or a paragraph) that could even begin to meet their own lofty standards. Those who can, do. Those who can't, criticize.And Patterson does it extremely well. As I said, I love books that grab and hold my attention, books that do what books are supposed to do - tell a great story. Books that don't bore me with page after page of introspective narrative or mind numbing descriptive babble.I'm far from living the lifestyle of the characters portrayed in this novel, but after reading both of these books I've come to the realization that maybe once the layers of priviledge and wealth are peeled away, we're all battling the same insecurities and fears and, not that I'll ever bridge the gap, but maybe we really are, underneath it all, in the same boat. Some of us just have bigger boats.Both Fall From Grace and Loss of Innocence are great reads and I already have the release of Eden in Winter marked on my calendar. For what it's worth, I recommend both to anyone who just wants to escape into a captivating story.To Mr. Patterson, thank you. Books like this keep me reading.And yes - I do realize this review is more than one paragraph.