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Title: Fire and Diamond
Author: Andrew Grey
Series: Carlisle Deputies #6
Genre: M/M Contemporary
Romance/Law Enforcement
Publisher: Dreamspinner
Press
Release Date: Jan 14, 2020
Edition/Formats Available In: eBook & Print
Blurb:
A Carlisle Deputies Novel
When Deputy Nick Senaster chastises a bunch of college kids
at a bar, he doesn’t think anything of it, even if their leader is gorgeous.
The guy is too young and way too cocky, and soon Nick has an emergency foster
placement to focus on. His first job is ensuring ten-year-old Ethan knows
someone cares for him. But Nick doesn’t realize Ethan is a package deal.
When Alexander finds out his abusive stepfather, Dieter, has
lost custody of his half brother, he’s torn between relief and dread. Alexander
can’t get custody until he can provide a home for his tiny family. In the
meantime, at least Ethan’s foster father will let Alexander visit.
So of course the man turns out to be the cute but dour cop
who gave Alexander a hard time.
Soon Nick and Alexander discover they misjudged each other.
Nick is more than an authoritarian automaton, and Alexander has a drive and a
maturity that belie their first meeting. But between a campaign of intimidation
from Dieter, their own insecurities, and the logistics of dating with Ethan’s
fragile sense of stability hanging in the balance, they have their work cut out
for them if they want to build a future.
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Excerpt
The Carlisle Diner, where his mother worked, was three
blocks to the west of where they lived, and he walked in that direction. The
food was inexpensive, and Wes knew most of the people who worked there. All the
servers loved Greyson, and they usually gave him free apple juice. Wes also
knew that he was just as likely to not receive a bill when he ate there, and
that went a long way with his budget.
“It’s going to be getting too cold to make this walk pretty
soon,” Wes told Greyson as the stroller rolled along the sidewalk. Greyson’s
eyes were already drooping as they reached the diner and went inside.
“Isn’t he just precious?” Nadine said as she rushed up,
leaned over the carriage for a second, and then met Wes’s gaze. “We’re packed
tonight. I don’t have a table right now, but hopefully I will soon.” She
hurried away, and it seemed everyone in the restaurant was being run off their
feet.
The door behind him opened, and Wes turned to determine who
it was, surprised to see the deputy from earlier.
“They’re a little busy right now,” Wes said, and he nodded.
“Still out for a walk?”
“I took Greyson home to feed him, and now I need to eat
myself,” Wes explained as Nadine returned.
“You can have that booth.” She took him to a table two in
from the door. Wes sat down and got Greyson out of the stroller and set him in
the high chair next to him with a teething cookie.
The deputy was still standing by the counter, and as far as
Wes could tell, the tables weren’t turning. “God, we’re busy,” Nadine said when
she stopped for his drink order.
“I’ll have a root beer and some water. And if he wants to
join us, that would be fine,” Wes said, indicating the deputy.
She went to the desk and spoke with him briefly, and the
deputy came over and slid into the booth across from him.
“Thank you,” he said, smiling.
“I’m Wes.”
“Evan,” he said.
Nadine brought his drink and asked Evan what he wanted. He
answered quickly, and she hurried away. Wes knew what he wanted but noticed
that Evan didn’t open his menu. He seemed to be looking over Wes’s shoulder,
but Wes wasn’t sure if he should also look or not. Once Nadine returned, he
ordered, and Evan just asked for the same and finally broke eye contact with
whatever was so fascinating.
“Sorry.”
“Is this a stakeout or something?” Wes asked.
“No. Everything’s fine.” Evan smiled at Greyson, who handed
his cookie across the table. “Is that good?” Evan asked, and Greyson shoved the
cookie back in his mouth with a grin. Evan lifted his gaze, and once again he
seemed intent on what was going on behind Wes. This time Wes glanced around and
then turned.
“Has someone done something wrong?” Wes asked. “They don’t
want any trouble here. This is where my mother works, but she’s off today.” He
realized he was talking just to talk, but he was a little nervous now. What if
something happened and he and Greyson were in the middle of it?
“Not yet. There are some people that I’d like to see, but I
don’t necessarily want them to know what I do for a living.”
Wes nodded. This was exciting. “Sort of an undercover
assignment,” he said quietly. “Okay. I can do that since I owe you for earlier.
Just pretend you’re with us.” What could it hurt? At least if something did
happen, he was with his very own policeman.
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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