A short story about thief-turned-novelist Noel Snow who once seduced FBI agent Robert Cuffe before disappearing with the spoils of one of his heists. Snow has gone on to model one of the characters in his book series after Cuffe and, though it's been years since they've seen each other, he still finds himself fascinated with the lawman. So it's with a bit of a thrill (both excitement and fear) for Snow when Cuffe shows up at his home just before Christmas. Cuffe makes it clear he's there as part of an investigation and is convinced Snow is guilty - but can Snow prove he wasn't involved in this recent string of crimes? Can he find a way to get Cuffe to forgive him for what happened years ago (and since)?

A shorter story, but very well-written, which is something I've come to expect from Josh Lanyon. I really enjoyed the dynamic between Cuffe and Snow and their exchanges throughout the book make both the tension and the way they both feel about the past really come to life on the page. I definitely give this one a recommendation. ( )

By far my favourite story in the His for the holiday anthology.

I would loved this to have been a full length novel, with the glorious build up and slow burn of a cat and mouse chase but as it was I felt I knew the characters well enough by the end to let me write my own pre-prologue story in my head. A really satisfying read for to few pages. ( )

Read (and rated) in the [b:His For The Holidays|9705875|His For The Holidays|Angela James|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1289846957s/9705875.jpg|14594107] anthology. ( )

Loved this! Cute, short story about an ex-criminal and the cop who was trying to catch him. Great ending! ( )

Loved this! Cute, short story about an ex-criminal and the cop who was trying to catch him. Great ending! ( )