A murder in a small Colorado town closely resembles unsolved crimes committed by a serial killer almost thirty years ago. Private investigator Teague Donovan learns of the recent murder and is instantly drawn to the case, because one of the victims in the past was his best friend, and he is determined to bring the killer to justice.<br><br>Hoyt Newman, the detective in charge of the most recent case, is none too happy with Teague's interfering. At least not until a second homeless boy is tortured and killed. As the two men work together, they begin to develop an interest in each other -- one that seems fated not to come to fruition since Teague is city, through and through, and Hoyt is definitely country to the core.

The City PI and the Country Cop

Teague brushed a knuckle over Hoyt’s jaw. “It is what it is, as someone said. We both know I’ll be leaving.”


“Even though…we seem to have something going on between us?”


“How could we make it work?” Teague asked softly. “No, don’t try to answer that now. You’re on meds and more than half asleep. Not a time to have a serious discussion about…anything.”


“This isn’t just anything.” Hoyt sighed deeply. “I guess you’re right though. Damn, you’d think at my age…” His voice faded out and Teague saw that he had finally fallen asleep.


“I know,” Teague murmured. “At our age we should know better than to look at this as anything more than a brief attraction at best. Even more so since we only met a week ago. You’re a nice man, Hoyt Newman. If things were different…” He bent to gently kiss Hoyt’s forehead. “But they aren’t.”


Chapter 43