The definition of opposites and grumpy/sunshine, Diem and Tallus solve murders while falling deeper into love. Don't miss this addition to the series, or if you're not familiar with the series, start from the beginning to read about these two special guys.
From the blurb:
One case to save my career.
One headstrong boyfriend I can’t function without.
I’m doomed.
Without solving a peculiar out-of-town case, Diem’s career is over. He can’t afford to live, let alone pay bills and run the business.
The case involves a mostly dead teen and a small-town police department who are convinced the boy suffered an accident.
All hope lies on the hunch of a grieving mother.
Unable to handle such a delicate situation on his own and unwilling to go bust, Diem invites his boyfriend/almost-partner along to make sure his rough edges don’t cost them a payday.
What he didn’t expect was a high school full of secrets and suspects, a bed-and-breakfast from hell with only one m*#@er f*#@ing bed, and danger around every corner because someone doesn’t want the truth to be unveiled.
Diem can handle threats. Risking life and limb to get answers is part of the game. But as the mystery unfolds, he realizes there is one thing not worth jeopardizing for a case: Tallus.
Lesetiger's review:
This series gets better with every book! If you only look at the criminal case, this book can be read as a standalone. If you are interested in the character development, I highly recommend reading the series in order! So far my favorite book in the series.
Nicky James is a very good writer. I love her wonderful writing style and the characters she develops in depth. The story is written in the first-person perspective, alternating between Diem and Tallus, which allows you to get to know them both well.
Diem and Tallus are working on their relationship status as boyfriends, as well as working on functioning together as work colleagues as private investigators. So they accept the assignment offered by a mother who does not believe her son was killed in an accident, but is firmly convinced that it was a murder.
The case is exciting and much more complex than initially assumed, which was superbly done and it was a pleasure to puzzle over what really happened.
The highlight for me was Diem's development. He finally faces up to his emotions and tries to communicate them openly. When he finally overcomes himself, not only did Tallus think it was sweet, I thought it was very sweet and emotional too.
He is also very protective of Tallus, which made me want to hug him. Diem's dry humor brought a smile to my face a few times as I listened to the audiobook. Tallus knows how to handle Diem's emotional states well and sometimes pushes him to leave his comfort zone, but not without a quick retreat.
The solution to the case came as a surprise to me and the way there was exciting and very entertaining.
Nick J. Russo narrated the audiobook and outdid himself. He did a brilliant job and made the audiobook a real listening experience. He did a phenomenal job of bringing Diem's impatient and slightly aggressive nature to life, as well as the other characters. Chapeaux, Nick J. Russo, that was awesome!
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