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Temporary Partner

Valor and Doyle, Book 1

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Temporary Partner

By: Nicky James
Narrated by: Nick J. Russo
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Can two rivals work together to solve a case?

When an infant is taken from his carriage in broad daylight, missing persons detective Quaid Valor must race against the clock to find the child and bring him safely home to his family. Unfortunately, Quaid’s partner isn’t available, and his team is spread thin. Begrudgingly, Quaid must accept the help from his rival, homicide detective Aslan Doyle, if he wants to get the job done.

Aslan is Quaid’s opposite in every way. He’s bold, outspoken, arrogant, and the office playboy. And much to Quaid’s chagrin, Aslan seems to have set his sights on Quaid as his next conquest.

Quaid doesn’t have time to deal with Aslan’s flirty behavior when he’s trying to solve a case and juggle his cheating ex’s incessant interruptions.

It doesn’t matter how attractive Aslan is or the undeniable chemistry they seem to have. Getting involved with Aslan would be a huge mistake.

But as tension with the case builds, Quaid keeps forgetting he’s supposed to hate this new partner. Maybe Aslan is exactly the kind of distraction he needs.

Temporarily, at least.

Right?

Temporary Partner is the first in the Valor and Doyle Mysteries.

©2022 Nicky James (P)2022 Nicky James Literature & Fiction Mystery Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Police Procedural Romance Fiction Exciting Suspense Detective

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Why did I wait so long to start this series Azlan and Quaid are perfect . Their banter is awesome and I loved no matter how hard Quaid tried to ignore Aslan and his innuendos he ended up laughing at him . I ran and bought the next 2 audiobooks and I can’t wait to listen to their journey .

So good

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listening to nick j russo bring quaid to life was so beautiful and satisfying I loved it so much

the voices were as perfect as I imagined them to sound like

I was absolutely captivated by the story and the narration

excellent performance

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OH Yes absolutely brilliant listening to Nick J Russo bring Quaid and Aslan to life is truly magnificent the snark, the banter is so much fun the sexual tension between them is so much more on audio you're taken along for an amazing and emotional ride as they work together on a case simply outstanding can't recommend enough can't wait for elusive relations.

Valor & Doyle Exceptional 💚

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Nicky and Nick! Just saying!
The story is a little lighter that Nicky usually writes, but still good!
Nick does an amazing job with all accents!

Amazing narration and a good story!

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Somehow the story is more graphic on audio when Nick J. Russo narrates it. His narrations are followed and every time I listen to him it again proves how good his portrayals are. He is able to bring the right voice tone and mannerisms to each character. This is the first book in the series and does end in a sort of a cliffhanger. I’m not one who usually does cliffhangers but this author is on my watch list so I could not resist. I love this story. It has mystery, humor, relationship advice and is more than a little snarky. Having a baby taken from its carriage, at home, under the watchful eye of its mother, sure leads to a great mystery. There are plenty of twists and turns as the story progresses. There is also a lot about Quaid and Aslan being forced to work together. Their total opposite personalities really come out as they try to solve the mystery. Add the issue that Quaid is dealing with a cheating ex and Aslan has no problem voicing his opinions. This author is able to bring out the personalities so that they become real. Even though I don’t do cliffhangers, this author has made me a follower and anxious for the next in this series.

Mystery and fun

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Story: Nicky James is a master of thrilling romances with a gripping plot aside from the MCs' relationship and this book is another prime example. Top notch storytelling experience with interesting characters.
Narration: Amazingly flexible voice and great acting skills. Perfect for the story!

Exciting and emotional

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Not sure how true to life police procedure was but story proceeded at a cracking pace. Good narrator but difficult to keep straight which of the two main characters was speaking at any one time as sounded much the same.

Lots of action

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I feel like I'm reading this series all the time, and I love it. I finished this book in ebook, then came the second ebook, and now this audio, so I've been with Aslan&Quaid a lot. And I'm not nad about it hahaha. I love these two, and the narrator did an amazing job with their voice.

It's an interesting and fascinating series, I love the mystery and the romance, it has a really good balance in the storyline. Two likeable characters, great background. Highly recomend.

Enemies to lovers

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Quaid and Aslan's story was a little lighter on the romance than I expected, but still a captivating, thrilling start to a new series I already love. While it's not essential to read Department Rivals, the free prequel, I found it helpful to better understand the fierce rivalry between departments and particularly pointed animosity between Aslan and Quaid specifically. Some time may have passed since their forced inter-team bonding, but boy did they still have those sparks of irritated attraction. Nicky James writes enemies-to-lovers so well, and with Nick Russo narrating I knew this story was going to be a win. Aslan may have been open to a quick fling, but Quaid was vehemently opposed to even the idea of admitting his chemistry with Aslan, and I was living for every minute of it. The missing persons case the two of them were working on was a satisfyingly complicated puzzle, and though I don't always love drama in my romances, I really enjoyed the twists and turns of this book. More than once I was convinced I'd outsmarted the detectives and solved their case, but I ended up being wildly off base every time. Aslan and Quaid's work never lost its sense of urgency, and I'm really impressed by how thoughtfully planned out the pacing was throughout this audio. Despite how intensely focused the detectives were on solving the case, I learned a surprising amount about their personal lives in the little downtime they had. I'm 100% sold on the idea of their partnership taking a romantic turn, and I can tell both men have some personal demons to vanquish before they'll be able to be truly open and happy together. While the overall romance was left on a steamy but open ended promise, the police case was fully and happily resolved. All that's left is for me to patiently wait and see what new case is going to force these stubbon men back into each other's orbits for another chance at a happily-ever-after.

**I voluntarily listened to a free copy of this book. This review expresses my honest thoughts and opinions.

A cryptic case and two stubborn men

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Narration is amazing. Loved doyle and valor’s banter and romance. Mystery was very interesting and had me hooked. Cant wait to continue the series

Loved it

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