It's been quite a while since I read the previous book in the 'Blaecleah' series, and it was great to dive back into their world. And with a Christmas-themed Blaecleah book coming out next month, I figured this will get me back on track. And what a track it is! Seamus, the youngest Blaecleah brother is in for a few surprises, and with practically all the villains from previous books up for grabs and back in on form or another (plus an unexpected new one), Seamus will need all the protection he can get.

Seamus is torn between two men, and it almost destroys him. He has fallen for John, the sheriff, a while ago, but after they kissed, John rejected and avoided him. Seamus is devastate, but decides to see where the beginning feelings for Yancy might lead. Only he can;t forget John, and that hurts Yancy. Seamus pretty much figures out he loves both if them, but has no clue what to do about it.

John has an awful secret, and he is not willing to let Seamus get in the line of fire. John believes that by denying he has fallen for Seamus he can protect him. What a deluded man! Of course, when he realizes what that denial has done to Seamus, he is sorry and begins to make amends. It takes him a little longer to figure out what's up with Yancy and how to deal with him.

Yancy is a pretty lonely guy. He used to be in the Army, then was a cop, and now makes a living as a PI. He is beginning to fall for Seamus, but doesn't want to get in the way of him finding happiness with John. As much as he hates not being the one Seamus loves, he is willing to step aside. Until Seamus comes to him for help - and then it's too late to deny he loves Seamus. But he also knows Seamus loves John... In the end, after much back and forth, it is Yancy who comes up with the solution to their dilemma, and what a solution it is!

If you like angst, drama, and heartbreaking internal conflict, if triads are your thing, and if you're looking for a read that is as suspension-filled as it is hot, then you will probably like this novella. ( )