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I love a good relationship in a novel, especially in a series. It’s often what draws me back to an unfinished series. They don’t have to be romantic relationships, either. Sometimes, the best bonds are between friends.
- Harry Bosch and Mickey Haller (Harry Bosch/The Lincoln Lawyer) by Michael Connelly.
Harry and Mickey are half-brothers who only found each other later in life. The thing that I love about their relationship is that Harry is an LAPD detective and Mickey is a defense lawyer, aka mortal enemies. However, they learn to appreciate each other and form a strong, brotherly bond, often full of sharp barbs and fun banter.
- Geralt of Rivia and Julian Alfred Pankratz, Viscount de Lettenhove, aka Jaskier the Bard (The Witcher by Andrzej Sapkowski).
Their relationship is often a rough one, but even when they want to throw each other into the dragon’s den, they’re still there for each other. I could include Yennefer of Vengerberg in this as well because she has a similar relationship with Jaskier.
- Sam and Amelia Rockwell (Rockwell Return Files by Jason Anspach).
From the very beginning, they have a great relationship. She adores him, but keeps him in his place. He loves her, and dotes on her, while respecting her. This is huge considering the series is set in the 1950’s.
- Sloan McPherson and Scott Hughes (Underwater Investigation Unit by Andrew Mayne).
Sloan has a tendency to be a bit reckless and impulsive. Scott, on the other hand, is former military and a dad, bringing a sense of balance to their partnership. However, Scott can be a bit crazy, too, when the circumstances warrant it. Which is probably why he and Sloan work so well together.
- Tempe Brennan and Andrew Ryan (Temperance Brennan by Kathy Reichs).
Tempe spends half the year working in Montreal for the police department identifying remains found. This often leads to her working with her on and off again boyfriend, Detective Andrew Ryan. Even when they’re not in a relationship, they work well together and always look after each other. Plus, Ryan tends to be a smart aleck which I love.
- Lindsay Boxer and Rich Conklin (Women’s Murder Club by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro).
I could go on for pages about Lindsay’s relationship with Claire, Yuki, and Cindy. But I think her partnership and friendship with longtime partner Rich goes unnoticed. They are great together, often coming close to anticipating the other’s ideas and needs. And, in the end, each would give everything for the other.
- Crowley & Aziraphale (Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman)
These two are something else. Anytime an angel and a demon make friends, I’m all in. An unlikely friendship turns to partners in crime of sorts and all sorts of chaos follows in their wake.
- Arthur Dent and Ford Prefect (The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams).
What more can you want out of a friend – who is also an alien, by the way – than to have them guide you through the universe, steal a spaceship, and take you to the Restaurant at the End of the Universe? I mean, count me in. Just keep the Pan-Galactic Gargle Blasters to yourself. I have to work in the morning.
- Stephanie Plum and Lula (Stephanie Plum by Janet Evanovich).
Even after twenty-nine books, I’m still here for all the chaos that follows Steph and Lula. Pass the TastyKakes and let the girls run wild because it’s sure to be an adventure.
- Mickey Haller and his entire crew (The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly).
Mickey is a great character and is honestly my favorite in the Bosch Universe. He gets along with pretty much everyone. An excellent example of this is him hiring his second ex-wife, Lorna, to be his office manager and her new boyfriend/husband as his investigator. He and Cisco sometimes bump heads, but they always get to the bottom of the case.
What are some of your favorite relationships?