Following the Law

Title: Following the Law

Author: Nicole Dennis

Publisher: Pride Publishing

Publisher URL: www.pride-publishing.com

ISBN/BIN: 978-1-78430-763-9

Genre: {M/M} Contemporary Series

Rating: 4 Nymphs

Literary Nymphs Reviewer: Dragon Minx

Crime’s on the rise in the coastal town of Shore Breeze and the most serious unsolved case is the poisoning of Samuel Ashford. Finding the person responsible is Sheriff Robin Burke’s top priority, but the case is growing cold and the lack of leads is driving him nuts. What Robin doesn’t know is that Beau Courtenay has returned to town and it’s is going to change his life, personally and professionally.

When his father became ill, Beau left for London to get his father’s business in order. Now he’s back in town and when he gets home, Beau finds his good-for-nothing half-brother inside. Dealing with his brother is only one of his problems. Beau has work to catch up on and there are a huge number of computer problems all over town, including those at the Southern Charm. The unexpected surprise distracting Beau from his work? Sexy Sheriff Robin.

Following the Law is the fifth release in the Southern Charm series by Nicole Dennis. Due to the numerous recurring characters and ongoing plot line, I recommend the books be read in order.

As the blurb states, Robin’s disturbed about Samuel Ashford’s poisoning case and I admit I’m thrilled this previously dangling plot thread is one of the features of this complex story line. There’s plenty to keep your attention, even if there isn’t a great deal of sizzling chemistry between Robin and Beau. The author has introduced a character trait I haven’t encountered in fiction before—asexuality.  It’s obvious from the sensitive conversations between the men that vast amount of research has been done. Well done, Ms. Dennis.

I enjoyed getting to know Robin and Beau. The author did a nice job rounding out their personalities and I liked their bantering dialogue, making their scenes fun and lively. Admittedly there isn’t much conflict in their growing romance but with so many things going on in the plot there isn’t much time for it—and I didn’t miss it. There’s still time for being together and cuddling, even in the midst of trying to solve a couple of mysteries. 

The author did a great job integrating the previous characters, some of them playing vital roles because of the unresolved mystery. The details are vivid, it’s fast paced and there are plenty of twists to keep you reading. Overall I’m very pleased with this release and am happy with how the poisoning plot line is resolved. I look forward to the next release.