Rating: 4 stars out of 5

Alex Corrigan is in love with his boss, Judge Lawson Daniels, and thinks those feelings are returned. That assumption is sorely tested two days before the court holiday party they’re organizing together, when the venue calls and cancels, followed by a snafu with the caterer. Alex could handle that, but after an intimate dinner followed by a decidedly unromantic e-mail, he’s left wondering about the future of his employment as well as his relationship with the debonair older man.

Law can’t wait to see his clerk again. But Alex is cold and distant in the light of day, and Law doesn’t understand. The party looms in the background, but Law’s excitement is turning to dread. On top of that, someone is sabotaging them, trying to get Alex fired and drive Law off the bench. If there’s any chance for a happy holiday for Alex and Law, they’ll have to find out who.

Alex and Law have worked seamlessly together since Alex was hired as Law’s clerk. When they hit a road block in organizing the holiday party they work even closer together than usual. Then Alex is hit with something to make him doubt Law’s feelings and faith in him.

I liked both of these characters. Alex is a very earnest young man who will do anything to help Law and Law just thinks the sun rises and sets by Alex. I could feel how heartbroken Alex becomes when he receives the email from Law changing some court record and reports he had completed. Law’s confusion in Alex’s behavior is evident in how he closes himself off. Seeing them figure out the puzzle together while also making the party a success was wonderful.

Cover art by TL Bland is nice and brings attention to the book.

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Book Details:

ebook, 53 pages
Published: July 23, 2016 by Dreamspinner Press
ISBN-13: 9781634770101
Edition Language: English