A review by mollyreadsandcrafts
Inevitable Disclosure by Nicky James

4.5

•SPOILERS• 

Aslan and Quaid are happily settling into their relationship now that Juniper's case has been settled, even if Quaid is feeling a little lost in what is next for his career. When Quaid's missing person case turns into a homicide, he joins Aslan and his partner in trying to untangle all the clues and figure out the truth to what happened. 

If the previous book was heavily focused on Quaid and his past, this story was more of establishing Quaid and Aslan's relationship. Quaid has moved past some of his insecurities, though not all of them, and is learning to trust in Aslan and his feelings. They are both dedicated to each and ready to take things to the next level, but Aslan is having trouble saying exactly how he feels. It reminded me a lot of understanding a partner's love language. Quaid needs the words of affirmation and security of being told he's loved, while Aslan likes to prove his love in small acts of affection that he feels speaks louder than words. It's not a huge conflict, but it takes them a bit to figure out this balance. I absolutely adore them as a couple. They fit so perfectly together and truly want the others happiness above all else. They have the push and pull to keep each other on their toes but a deep affection for one another that's evident in everything they do. Quaid's confession, the musical, the cactus, it's just these things!! Love them. 

This case was one where I kind of guessed what was happening and I really hoped I was wrong. From the prologue you know something happens at the end, but it really is just a bad situation all around. There were a lot of suspects, some red herrings, twists, teenage drama, and just a bummer of an ending. My heart hurts for Aslan and what he went through, but I love how he (at least right now) hasn't blocked Quaid out and leaned on him for support in the immediate aftermath. I really like how everything is playing out with their relationship and the variety of cases in the series. It'll be interesting to see how they recover from here, but I'm really happy Quaid's staying with the MPU!

Read if you like: 

• hurt/comfort 

• romantic suspense 

• opposites attract 

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