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Darke and Flare #0.5
Lost Diamond
His hot new boyfriend asks an infatuated gay New Orleans police detective to locate a missing diamond, but it's hard to find a precious gem when you're caught in a web of deception.
This 8,000-word short story is a prequel to the Darke and Flare gay romantic suspense mystery series. It can be read as a standalone that includes a complete short mystery, but Darke's adventures continue in the Darke & Flare mystery series.
This 8,000-word short story is a prequel to the Darke and Flare gay romantic suspense mystery series. It can be read as a standalone that includes a complete short mystery, but Darke's adventures continue in the Darke & Flare mystery series.
30 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 8, 2018
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
November 20, 2021
Audiobook review:
Story - 4
Narration - 4
This is the first book I've listened to narrated by Terrance Clowe and I think he did a good job. The story is short but it held my attention. Other reviews have mentioned that while this is a prequel it might actually be better to read it after at least reading book one. I haven't read any of the other books in this series and I still enjoyed listening to this one. There was a bit of a twist concerning the lost diamond and that was fun.
A complimentary copy of this audiobook was provided to me at my request but my review was voluntary and not influenced by the author and/or narrator.
Story - 4
Narration - 4
This is the first book I've listened to narrated by Terrance Clowe and I think he did a good job. The story is short but it held my attention. Other reviews have mentioned that while this is a prequel it might actually be better to read it after at least reading book one. I haven't read any of the other books in this series and I still enjoyed listening to this one. There was a bit of a twist concerning the lost diamond and that was fun.
A complimentary copy of this audiobook was provided to me at my request but my review was voluntary and not influenced by the author and/or narrator.
March 24, 2019
Good introduction into the series, letting us see the dynamic between Darke and his previous boyfriend, Tyler, and what Darke wouldn't do for him. Definitely a test to what he asks of Darke prior to Darke Accused. This is a classic example of love being blind, or at least, love making a person blind.
April 27, 2021
Hour read. Prequel to a 3 book series set in New Orleans. Introduces Detective Darke Guise as he seeks to recover a missing diamond ring. Avrile writes well describing the several locations where action takes place.
May 9, 2019
I loved this story
I love this series, the characters were wonderful. It was well written, and had a good storyline. I enjoyed it.
I love this series, the characters were wonderful. It was well written, and had a good storyline. I enjoyed it.
July 22, 2019
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September 2, 2020
Too short for my taste but gives a little insight to Darke and Tyler’s relationship as a part of book 1, Darke Accused.
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