Relief Valve (The Plumber's Mate Mysteries, #2)by JL Merrow
Published by Riptide Publishing
eARC
LGBT, contemporary, mystery, romance
If you dig up the past, be prepared for some dirt to stick.
The relationship between Tom Paretski, a cheeky plumber with a gift for finding hidden things, and PI Phil Morrison may only be a few weeks old, but already it’s under attack. Tom’s friends and family are convinced the former bully isn’t good enough for him, and they’re not shy about saying so.
Then Tom’s prickly older sister, Cherry, is poisoned at her own engagement party. Tom’s left reeling and not knowing who to suspect. Could it be her new fiancé, Gregory, a cathedral canon with an unfortunate manner and a taste for taxidermy? Or someone from her old writers’ circle, which she left after a row? Or could the attack be connected to her work as a barrister? Meanwhile, Tom’s honorary auntie’s left him a gag gift from beyond the grave that could be more significant than anyone knows.
Phil’s fighting against the clock to solve the case before somebody ends up dead. And with the poisoner hiding a dark secret, Phil’s terrified Tom could have been the target all along.
Relief Valve continued with the authentic feeling setting, captivating mystery, and likable and witty characters that I fell for in Pressure Head. In short, the sequel was consistent with the quality of the first book in the series, and then some, because Tom and Phil's relationship deepened and there was a huge focus on Tom's family, namely his sister Cherry. Tom continued to be my favourite character because of how gentle, friendly, witty and lovable he is, but Relief Valve also introduced new characters who I found interesting and two mysteries, which were as captivating as ever.
I loved how Tom and Phil's relationship developed. They got together by the end of Pressure Head, but that didn't magically make them a perfect couple. The development felt truly realistic because it was slow and a reader could see Tom's pondering and even some anxieties about what Phil wanted and where their relationship was going and on what pace. It's still a new relationship with anxieties and moments, when it's hard for Tom and Phil to express what they want. I loved reading about it, and I'm anticipating the sequel, because I want to see how the relationship develops after Relief Valve.
Relief Valve met my expectations and then some; I loved the relationship aspect, I adore Tom, the mystery was gripping and the reveal at the end was so captivating that I need to know where it possibly leads! The story continued to be a page turner for me, and I still recommend picking up the series or continue with it. I love mysteries, and more than that, I love to read a M/M one, so The Plumber's Mate Mysteries certainly is something that I love.
I loved how Tom and Phil's relationship developed. They got together by the end of Pressure Head, but that didn't magically make them a perfect couple. The development felt truly realistic because it was slow and a reader could see Tom's pondering and even some anxieties about what Phil wanted and where their relationship was going and on what pace. It's still a new relationship with anxieties and moments, when it's hard for Tom and Phil to express what they want. I loved reading about it, and I'm anticipating the sequel, because I want to see how the relationship develops after Relief Valve.
Relief Valve met my expectations and then some; I loved the relationship aspect, I adore Tom, the mystery was gripping and the reveal at the end was so captivating that I need to know where it possibly leads! The story continued to be a page turner for me, and I still recommend picking up the series or continue with it. I love mysteries, and more than that, I love to read a M/M one, so The Plumber's Mate Mysteries certainly is something that I love.
4 of 5 stars
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Thank you, Riptide Publishing, for giving me a chance to read and review Relief Valve!
(A copy of this ebook was provided in return for an honest review.)
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