Like Coffee and Doughnuts by Elle Parker
Publisher: Lyrical Press
Genre: Contemporary, Mystery
Length: Full (191 pages)
Other: M/M
Rating: 5 Cherries
Review by: CactusDino Martini might accept his friend Seth as a lover–if they can stay alive.
Dino Martini is an old-school P.I. in a modern age. Sure, he may do most of his work on a computer, but he carries a gun, drives a convertible, and lives on the beach. Best friend and mechanic Seth Donnelly will back him in a fight, and there’s not a lot more Dino could ask from life.
Until his world is turned upside down.
A dangerous case and a new apartment are just the start. His friendship with Seth has turned into a romance, only Dino has never had a boyfriend before. Can he handle this sudden twist? Just as he begins to believe it’s possible, he loses Seth in more ways than one…
Combine a southern Florida setting with an old fashioned PI who happens to start eyeing his best friend in a less than platonic way and you have a fabulous story mixing mystery and romance at its best.
Dino Martini has a lot to deal with since his building has been demolished. He has a new apartment, new office, new neighbors consisting of a group of friendly older women and to top it off, his best friend Seth just made a pass at him. When a mystery falls into his lap, Dino can’t help grabbing at it while struggling with all the recent changes in his life. Unfortunately the mystery brings more chaos than even he expected.
This is a fabulous story giving great, classic characters with a wonderful mystery and pretty hot romance. Dino is definitely old-fashioned in his ways and language, referring to the older women in his new apartment building as classy broads or dames and worrying that the eight year age difference between himself and Seth means the younger man will tire of him rather fast. Older people who have problem gulping any other form of impotence medicine. viagra online samples Excessive intake of alcohol on regular basis can show you hold off in the treating the problems of sensitivity within female reproductive body http://valsonindia.com/about-us/quality-testingfacilities/?lang=sq tadalafil online india organ. So, the main benefit of buy discount viagra is Kamagra. Pelvic inflammatory disease can cause function valsonindia.com levitra fast shipping problems of the ovaries. Dino is great with his charm, sarcasm, romance, and even insecurity. He depends on his friendship with Seth so takes the relationship somewhat slow, even as his body knows he wants Seth often and immediately. Their relationship is delightful and fun, while being realistic and never overwhelming or over the top. Seth’s fun and outrageous personality keep him as a scene-stealer just as his loyalty and devotion to Dino show his depth beyond the flirtatious come on lines.
The mystery element of the story is also surprisingly well crafted and while the resolution is predictable, that’s not the point. The author has created a great mystery that focuses on how Dino gets from the beginning to the end rather than just the final answer. Each step and clue along the way is realistic and understandable, showing the diligent investigative work that is not always glamorous or exciting but necessary to getting through each step. The author does however keep the story moving and interesting without being boring or bland, even when the work itself is not always action packed. The final resolution felt authentic and a good solution to the problems presented, while leaving the clear potential for future stories.
From beginning to end, this story delivers on all levels. The romance, mystery, characters, writing, and setting all combine to give a great, entertaining story that will have you begging for a sequel. If you’re a fan of the m/m romance genre and often are disappointed by the lack of great mysteries, day to day details for the characters, and realistic relationship settings—this book will give you exactly what you’ve been craving. This is a classic mystery romance story with two fun men who will heat up the pages and keep you wanting to read more. Pick up this book now, you won’t be disappointed.
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