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    Like Coffee and Doughnuts

    By Elle Parker

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    About this ebook

    First in the series featuring a private investigator embarking on a dangerous case—and an odd-couple romance with his very first boyfriend . . .
     
    Dino Martini is an old-school detective in a modern world. Sure, he may do most of his work on a computer, but he carries a gun, drives a convertible, and lives on the beach in Florida. His best friend and mechanic, Seth Donnelly, will back him in a fight, and there’s not a lot more Martini could ask from life. But things are about to change in a big way.
     
    A dangerous case and a new apartment are just the start. His friendship with Donnelly has suddenly turned into something more. Messy and sarcastic, he may be Martini’s total opposite, but the longtime affection between them is heating up and turning physical—and the private investigator has to figure out whether he can handle having a boyfriend at all, let alone one who’s also his best friend. Then, their investigation takes a terrifying turn, and Martini must face his feelings head on . . .
     
    Filled with steamy sex, suspenseful action, and lots of laughs, Like Coffee and Doughnuts is a lively blend of hard-edged mystery and budding romance between two unforgettable characters.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherOpen Road Integrated Media
    Release dateMay 18, 2009
    ISBN9780982417058
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    Elle Parker

    Elle Parker is a lover of romance in many forms. She writes erotic novels and short stories in several genres, most notably gay romance. She is a member of the Erotic Authors Association, Erotica Readers & Writers Association, and Romance Writers United.

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    • 4/5
      I enjoyed this book, which it's quite intricate mystery plot (this is by no means pure erotica) and it's nice characterizations. Dino, 42, an old fashioned tough guy, with his love of Dean Martin and his ability to dance, is the detective. Seth, is his mechanic best friend who swings both ways. Dino is interesting because he comes across as a bit asexual initally, wanting depth and itntimacy, and then doing without sex altogether. Seth just wants to have fun. And gradually, as the mystery progresses, so do the boys. Seth is the one who initiates and while it a (little) bit unbelievable that Dino got to 42 without realizing his true desires, this book really shows that Dino falls in love with Seth, and then all his characteristics snap into 'gayness'. Seth was more of a cipher initally, just a guy blonde mechanic, but we see that his heart is in the right place.Set in St Pete's and Miami an felt authentic. Nice writing style. I've reread and enjoyed this since I bought it, and think it's far, far better than a lot of the m/m stuff out there.
    • 5/5
      A very good read - friends to lovers and slow development of the relationship. I liked both MCs, the humor was great and the suspense part was also good. I am looking forward to the next one in the series.
    • 4/5
      This book pulled me in from the start. Loved how the characters bickered, snarked back and forth. The dialogue made me laugh out loud on more than one occasion. 4.5 stars