S.E.X. Review~ Solstice by Eli Easton & RJ Scott

From the dramatic peaks of the Olympic mountain range to the small town of Prophet, murder is only a footstep away.

Gabriel is a former undercover cop haunted by the things he’s seen and done. He returns to his small hometown of Prophet, taking on the role of sheriff, hoping to mend his fractured relationship with his estranged brother and rebuild his life. But when a chilling murder occurs at Sentinel Rocks, a sacred Makah site on Lake Prophet, Gabriel’s dreams of peace and reconciliation are shattered.

Gabriel navigates a web of intrigue, where suspects abound; from local tribal elders to fervent Solstice worshippers and even those hunting the elusive Big Foot. When the brutal murder leaves Duke, a loyal Labrador retriever, as the sole witness, Gabriel stumbles upon an unexpected ally—a local animal behaviorist named Tiber.

Tiber, a newcomer to Prophet, seeks refuge in this remote haven, attempting to escape his own inner demons. Armed with his extraordinary ability to communicate with animals, he offers his expertise through video consultations, helping pet owners with their beloved companions. While he attributes his skill to his academic background, his intuition and flashes of insight owe as much to his Navajo heritage as to science.

With the relentless rain washing away sins and good intentions alike, Gabriel and Tiber must begin to confront their own vulnerabilities and unravel the truth.

Solstice by Eli Easton and RJ Scott clicked all the requirements when I wanted to read a great mystery. Throw in a brooding sheriff and a reclusive dog whisperer, and a sure-fire winner was abounded.

I loved that this book was a titillating mystery before it was an M/M book. I am a huge fan of M/M but sometimes I wonder if M/M books were written for dramatic sex scenes…..not with this book. Easton and Scott wrote excitement, intrigue and the -all popular sexy scenes. A top of my list winner for this summer.

The slow burn of Gabriel and Tiber’s relationship was wonderfully sweet and then bang! Insert the love of all animals and I was hooked. My favorite genre is mystery and as a huge fan of Ms Scott’s Lancaster Falls series, Solstice ranked right up there. I can not wait for the next book in the series.

Definite S.E.X.

A five handcuff review

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