Gideon Monahan is a man dedicated to what he does -- recovering stolen art -- to the exclusion of anything else, including a personal life. There's a reason for that, something that happened in his past that he can't forget.<br><br>Cole Newell is an archaeologist with a problem. He needs to find out who looted a dig he worked the previous summer, after one of the artifacts shows up at his gallery. Cole calls on Gideon to lend his expertise, which, much against his better judgment, Gideon does.<br><br>When one of the looters is murdered, they set out to find answers, with the help of Detective Quint Hawk. In the process, Cole realizes he's attracted to Gideon, even though he's certain the man is straight. After he helps Gideon open up about -- and accept -- his past, can the two men become more than friends? Both Gideon and Cole hope so, once they overcome the myriad problems facing them.

It Takes an Archaeologist

While he waited at baggage claim, as planned, all Cole could think of was how nervous he was. Despite the fact they had been in touch regularly by phone, it had been over two months since they’d been together. A lot can happen in that length of time. What if, despite everything he’s said, when he sees me Gideon realizes he might be making a mistake? I know I’m not, but that’s me. I’m more than half in love with him. He said he feels the same, but two months plus…He stopped pacing when he heard someone say, “You’re going to wear a path in the carpet.” With a wry grin, he acknowledged the woman’s comment and leaned against the wall across from the carousel.


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