Tallus and Diem are together again. Their non relationship brings out every emotion possible. Their mystery solving skills are really defined here.
From the Power of the Mind blurb:
It’s not a real case, he’s not my boyfriend, and we aren’t partners.
Three lies I told myself for survival.
After ten months of shamefully stalking and showing up randomly on Tallus’s doorstep at midnight (for reasons), the sinfully hot records clerk decided he’d had enough of my games.
In fact, he went out of his way to bring me the most ridiculous case (it was not a case) on the planet as an excuse to push me over the line (he wanted a date). Our arrangement (hooking up) didn’t suit him any longer.
Could I say no? Of course not (this was Tallus).
Five days, I told him. Five days to prove his silly theory, then we were done.
Little did I know, Tallus had a deadline of his own.
Investigating a mind-controlling-murdering psychic was hard enough (because it was not a thing), but resisting Tallus’s charm was the real challenge.
It turned out, I was wrong about a few things.
The case might be a case after all.
Tallus had potential as a partner.
And after all was said and done…
I wasn’t sure I could let him go.
Reed Kaye's review:
Just wow. This is the latest book in the Shadowy Solutions series and it takes the relationship between Tallus and Diem to a permanent path.
Diem can’t help himself. He is bored with his job and when he runs across something that isn’t right he can’t help himself from checking things out further. Naturally since it's something that could need further detective work he has to contact Diem. He has just been waiting for a reason to do so. Besides he knows Diem has an attraction to him and just can’t bring himself to take the next step.
Diem is more than just attracted to Tallus. He has officially become a stalker. When Tallus contacts him with a possible crime taking place, Diem knows it's a wild goose chase but it also gives him a chance to spend time with Tallus so he goes along with it thinking it will just be a farce that works itself out.
Not so. As these two do more interacting they find maybe there is something. The problem is what is happening is almost impossible to prove. That’s where they bring in Doyle. They need his help and the interaction between all these characters, including Ruiz, is quite entertaining. I love that Kitty is a part of this story. She absolutely keeps the exchanges she has with Tallus and Diem entertaining.
I was happy to see Valor and Doyle taking part in this story. I really miss them. Also Ruiz is a character that keeps me laughing and brings a little light heartedness to the stories. I also enjoyed the tidbit of info about Torin’s life. It just made me want to get more of both the Valor and Doyle and the
Shadowy Solutions series. This author could be triplets writing and I’d still be anxiously waiting for what’s next.
SNik's review:
Second in series (Shadowy Solutions), must be read in order. Mystery. Hurt/comfort. Grumpy/sunshine. Semi-established couple. Dual POV.
Months after they worked on a case together, Diem is not so secretly stalking Tallus and showing up every once in a while to hookup, and it’s making neither man happy. When Tallus latches onto a possible investigation, ridiculous as it may be, it means he and Diem get to spend time together, but Tallus craves intimacy that the other man cannot give him.
Nonpartners, nonboyfriends, nonlovers, and I adore every moment on page with Diem and Tallus, the desperation that both men feel to be with the other but the constant heartache makes every intimate moment emotional. Even though the mystery was interesting, this was more about the journey for Diem and Tallus to work on their interpersonal relationship and how much give and take one couple are willing to experience before walking away. I appreciated the hard work both men put towards being in each other's orbit, and if that’s not love I don’t know what is. Really a fan of this series so far.
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