Don't forget that you will also need to grab a copy of Memory, which is not included in any of the current omnibuses. It should be read between Miles Errant and Miles in Love. And trust me when I say that you really need to read it at that point or nothing that comes after it will make any sense. The words "pivotal book" should be printed on the cover.

I'm glad you like Quinn and Bel and sorry that you weren't fond of Taura. I personally am fond of all three. And you are right about Miles and partnerships. I would even expand that to say that Mile's great strength is as a team builder. He knows how to pick good people with the right skills who are intensely loyal to both him and his ideals. And they all know how to put up with his special brand of crazy.