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The last thing Diem Krause wanted to do was ask for Tallus’s help.

The too-hot-for-his-own-good records clerk was so far outside Diem’s league that he became tongue-tied in his presence. Six months ago, after an embarrassingly unimpressive exchange in the bedroom that accentuated Diem’s flaws, he swore never to go near the sultry man again.

When a new case lands on Diem’s desk, one involving a dead, allegedly unfaithful husband, Diem exhausts every means of investigation until he has no choice but to seek out the man he swore never to see again.

Tallus has skills Diem doesn’t. In addition to being confident and sociable, Tallus can act and help him get answers.

But inviting Tallus into his case means relinquishing control, and Diem hates not being in control. Not only is the Toronto Police Department’s records clerk fanatical about investigative work, but he also has a thing for making Diem uncomfortable and pushing his boundaries.

When the case takes a dark and dangerous turn, the two spend far too many long nights trying to puzzle things out. Tallus’s flirty, suggestive behavior is going to get them in trouble, and the last thing Diem wants is to end up in bed with him again. It was a disaster the first time, and Diem doesn’t want to revisit the shame.

Will Diem be able to resist Tallus’s charm?

Can the two work together to solve the unusual case without crossing lines?

Diem isn’t so sure. He doesn’t want a partner. He doesn’t need a lover.

But with Tallus Domingo, he somehow ends up with both.

 

Book Review

Diem, of 'Skeletons in the Closet' by Nicky James, finds himself at an impasse while investigating an unusual case. One person, Tallus, can help him, but considering how badly things ended between them, Diem wonders if Tallus will speak to him, much less want to help.

 

Tallus is irritated when Diem approaches him. After their exasperating parting six months ago, he figured he would never hear from him again. Curious and oddly attracted to helping with the investigation, Tallus listens to what he says.

 

After hearing Diem's explanation, Tallus tells him he's in but makes him wait until the following evening. This time, Tallus is determined to get Diem to open up. He keeps pushing Diem to share what happened and why he's struggling. Tallus is determined to discover what caused Diem's current state, whatever it takes.

 

'Skeletons in the Closet' is a fast-paced, action-packed story of intrigue and deceit. Diem and Tallus's relationship is as frustrating as it is intense. I adored Tallus. Diem was difficult to like, but I was more sympathetic after learning about his past. Thanks, Nicky, for another realistic portrayal of how the world can be.

 

 

 

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Additional Information

Format	ebook and print
Length	Novel, 367 pages
Heat Level
Publication Date	30-May-2024
Price	$5.99 ebook, $16.99 paperback
Buy Link	https://www.amazon.com/Skeletons-Closet-Shadowy-Solutions-Book-ebook/dp/B0CP434LHX