(Gay / Erotica / Erotic Romance / Nostalgic Contemporary [1920s-Era] / Fantasy / Action / Adventure / Romantic Comedy / Mystery / Detective / Series) Michael McCree is one with a mysterious past, who ends up as a newspaper man, thereby meeting the strikingly handsome Simon Hart, who comes to his shop to turn in an obituary notice. Simon's flat-mate and former business partner has been killed, and Simon, a private investigator, needs to track down the murderer. Michael, immediately smitten with the sulky and sexy man, lays a plan to first become his new roomer, then his business partner. But Simon, stricken by his recent loss, is having none of Michael's undisguised interest. Not a man to be deterred easily from a goal, Michael sets about winning Simon's affection. That particular battle is almost as difficult as tracking down the murderer of his predecessor, a nosy detective who was getting too close to the crimes of an evil person. Simon spends more time ducking Michael's advances than actually finding clues and solving the mystery. Inquiring minds want to know--how hard is Simon really trying to avoid Michael? And Michael isn't hiding his forthright urges, but what secret is he hiding?