The two become friends and eventually more behind closed doors. He’s out, proud and secure in his sexuality. Mike is everything Tom wishes he could be. Mike Lucciano is a U.S Marshal assigned to his protection in his courthouse. He’s so far in the closet he can no longer see a way out. ‘He was quickly becoming Tom’s home base, his tree fort, his lighthouse, and his castle.’ To the point where you will start to resent your job, family, everyone …. A little bit of advice before I go any further – make sure you have plenty of time to read this book as you WILL NOT be able to put it down. Just a small glimpse in to the beautiful, poetic writing style used in this book. I highlighted over 20 quotes in this book and I had serious trouble slimming that number down, so here’s a few I’ll share with you throughout my review. “Something so huge you buried it where you thought it would die?” “Have you ever had a secret?” he said softly. Thank goodness my nerves were unnecessary, he has done it again in true Tal style – impeccable detail, exceptional plot and wonderful characters. Nerves that with this being a new standalone book it wouldn’t live up to the truly amazing Executive Offices series.

I got so excited when this new book came out. ‘The heart wants what it wants, or so Emily Dickinson said.’ĥ+ stars for Hush – another outstanding book by Tal. With the world’s attention fixed on Tom and this case, he suddenly discovers he may be the only person who can put everything together in time to stop the spark of a new world war. He wants to be out and proud, but he can’t erase his own past, and the lessons he learned long ago.īut a devastating terrorist attack in the heart of DC, and the subsequent capture and arrest of the terrorist, leads to a trial that threatens to expose the dark underbelly of America’s national security.Īs Russia beats the drums of war, intent on seeking revenge, and the United States struggles to contain the storm before it races out of control, secrets and lies, past and present, collide in Judge Tom Brewer’s courtroom. In the closet for twenty-five long years, he’s climbing out slowly, and, with the hope of finding a special relationship with the stunning Mike Lucciano, U.S.

Genre(s): M/M Contemporary Romance, M/M Military / Law EnforcementĪ trial that can plunge the world into war.įederal Judge Tom Brewer is finally putting the pieces of his life back together.

Hush by Tal Bauer