Yes, that was a classic moment. He didn't really rate Pippa. I can't think of a Harlequin ML that does. Hell, I don't even rate Pippa. The verbal butt-whuppin' she put on the ML in The Frenchman's Love-Child made her probably my favorite Harlequin FL of all time.
Just to see the ML fail to punch the guy he thinks the FL was dating. This is such a rare sight that it makes the story worth at least one read