Inland Empire

Title: Inland Empire
Author: James Buchanan
Publisher: Torquere Press
Publisher URL: http://www.torquerebooks.com/
ISBN: 978-1-60370-732-9
Genre: Contemporary, M/M
Rating: 5 Nymphs
Literary Nymphs Reviewer: Chocolate Minx

Detective Brandon Carr is excited that he and his detective partner have been selected to work on a task force, in addition to the arrival of his lover Nick O’Malley. Nick is still on disability and plans to spend a week with Brandon as well as pick up his Hearst from the impound lot. Brandon enjoys being with Nick again until a co-worker invites Nick to tour the police station. When the crimes the task force is working on leads to an internet gambling café, Nick is asked to use his computer skills in a sting operation. Brandon is torn between his co-workers discovering his true relationship with Nick and the danger the Asian gang represents.

Inland Empire is a well written, well paced cop thriller with murder, mayhem, erotic love scenes, as well as an emotional rollercoaster that will break your heart. Brandon is deep in the closet, afraid he will lose his job if they knew he was gay. His determination to remain hidden gives Nick the impression that he comes second to Brandon’s job. Nick tries to be understanding to Brandon’s fears; however his offered support is rejected by Brandon. Working together strains their relationship to the point that Nick is ready to break up with Brandon and not see him again. The amazing James Buchanan delivers an incredible plot with detailed law enforcement procedures, realistic characters and humorous interactions between the main and secondary characters. The lack of Gay Rights is also showcased in this arousing sequel to Cheating Chance. I suggest you read both stories in order to gain the maximum enjoyment of this fantastic series.