The pacing of this is great. Wasn't the same old story which I appreciated the differences. I think the book could be edited down a bit... too much detail sometimes. Part thriller, party mystery with a romance - so it hits a lot of the genres and wraps them up into one.

A gay novel about eminent domain? It sure sounds dreary, but author D.C. Robeline adds two hot lusty men as leads and tosses in lots of heart. The 200 some owners living in Tinker Creek who are affected by the foreclosure have a variety of stories and we hear many of them. These good people face bad guys who hurt them, and one of our lusty guys and his photographer friend even get kidnapped. (The other lusty guy was next to an exploding car earlier in the story.) So, A Champion For Tinker Creek has its charms, but there are faults. The writing is often wanting, and the story often too detailed. The author wants to write about romance, but I submit that there was lust and not love.
Thanks NetGalley for the ARC.

"Champion for Tinker Creek" turned out to be. a great summer read. It's a mystery with thriller touches, and has a bit of steamy romance woven through. Robeline shows a deft touch integrating characterization into a plot that involves property rights, explosives, sex, and even a rattlesnake. This was a page-turner populated by colorful characters. Set in Georgia, "Tinker Creek" has distinct southern touches without resorting to broad stereotypes. Robeline takes time to build backstory and exposition without forcing the narrative, keeping the story tight and compelling. Many of these characters would be worth revisiting -- and the ending (no spoilers) suggests more storylines. Definitely recommend!