I know what you mean. Some chapters have been a little difficult to read but none more than Max getting raped in the prison. That one almost made me sick and it's definitely one I'll never re-read. While I'm a sucker for the romance, I also love the action and intrigue. It's a combination that has kept me hooked in all his stories. I don't, however, handle death so well so we'll have to see how that plays out. Being a fan of The Walking Dead on AMC has helped me deal with death of beloved characters a little better but I seem to have a harder time with it in print than on the screen unless, of course, it's real life. Then, all bets are off.