| Pulling Strings
by Andrew Grey
Series: Standalone
Genre: M/M
Contemporary Romance/ Gay Romance/ LGTBQA
Publisher: Dreamspinner
Press
Release Date: Sept 10 2019
Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print (1st
Edition)
Blurb:
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A high-stakes case of industrial espionage ties them
together, but before they can pursue their attraction, they must find out who’s
pulling the strings.
Devon Donaldson doesn’t know how a folio of stolen corporate
secrets found its way into his bag, and certainly can’t think of anyone who’d
want to frame him. The trouble is, he has to convince Powers McPherson.
Devon’s firm hired Powers to investigate the theft of a new
banking system, and so far Devon is his only lead. While Powers’s gut tells him
Devon is innocent, he has no intention of letting Devon out of his sight… for
more than one reason. Working together to get Devon’s life back leads to
feelings far beyond cooperation. But before they can act on them, they need to
find the group of thieves’ intent on ruining Devon’s reputation.
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Devon swallowed hard. This was getting to be a circular
exercise. “Then call the police. Have them check out the envelope. If I put it
in there, then I must have handled it and my prints and DNA would be all over
it. They aren’t, because I’ve never seen that before and I never handled it.
Why someone slipped it into my bag, I have no idea, but the person you’re after
isn’t me.” He glared at Powers and then held out his phone. “Go ahead, call
them.” He was getting tired of this little game and just wanted it to end. “How
do I know you aren’t the one after this information for yourself and this isn’t
all a ruse? Marie certainly didn’t like you, so maybe you’re trying to get even
somehow.”
For the first time, the confidence in Powers’s eyes wavered
slightly. “You really want me to do this?”
“Yes. Go ahead. Call the police. Tell them what you found in
my bag, and I’ll ask them to fingerprint the envelope. Of course, I’ll also
make sure they ask you all about your business and what you’re doing here. I’m
sure the Philly PD will be most grateful for civilian help.” Devon’s smirk
lasted a few moments, and then he sat back when Powers didn’t take his phone.
“Let’s say I believe you,” Powers said. “I’m not saying I
do. But let’s just say. Why would someone drop this into your bag?”
Devon leaned forward slightly. “I don’t know. Maybe they
made a mistake, or maybe they saw you and panicked. Or maybe whoever it is
knows me from work and thought I was the courier, when there was someone else
they were supposed to give it to. I’m in the dark just as much as you are.” He
was calming down, and his mind clicked into gear. “What I don’t understand is
why anyone would do this to me. What did I do?” He leaned close, trying to get
a glance at the papers. “What are those?”
Powers hesitated and then slid the papers across the table.
“Specifications.”
Devon didn’t touch the pages but looked them over. “They’re
the cover pages for two program specs. That’s all.” He leaned closer. “I’m not
familiar with this system, but that’s all they are. There are no details or any
information that could be used by anyone. I presume the meat of whatever this
is, is on the drive there.” He pointed but didn’t touch it either.
“Yes.”
Devon stood.
“Where are you going?” Powers snapped.
He glared and waved his hand toward the door. “To the
bathroom. You can come with me if you want, but we’re on the second floor. I
don’t think I’m going to shimmy out the window.” He was stuck until he could
somehow convince Powers that he wasn’t involved in whatever was going on. Devon
used the bathroom, then returned and sat back down.
Author Information
Andrew grew up in western Michigan with a father who loved to tell
stories and a mother who loved to read them. Since then he has lived throughout
the country and traveled throughout the world. He has a master’s degree from
the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and works in information systems for a
large corporation.
Andrew’s hobbies include collecting antiques, gardening, and
leaving his dirty dishes anywhere but in the sink (particularly when
writing) He considers himself blessed
with an accepting family, fantastic friends, and the world’s most supportive
and loving partner. Andrew currently lives in beautiful, historic Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
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