To Catch A Fox (Fox Mysteries, #1)

Sep 30, 2012 Carroll rated it 5 of 5 stars

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I CANNOT wait for this book! I have gotten to know them thru PM's & adore them both! I can only imagine what they have come up with!!!!!!

HURRY HURRY HURRY!

123< to U both!

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May 20, 2013 Kazza rated it 3 of 5 stars

I found this book so melodramatic, and it seemed so long. Yes, it had humour, it had a mystery or three, it had action. But I didn't particularly like Jon Fox. I definitely didn't feel the chemistry between him and Tucker Wilder.
It was okay for me. It had moments that I really liked, some nice writing at times but they were topped by moments I didn't like and characters that didn't grab me, primary or secondary. So it was a mixed bag resulting in 3 stars. Review at On Top Down Under Book Review...more

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Nov 18, 2012 Suzanne (Doppleganger) marked it as dnf

Shelves: romance

DNF.

I've come to the conclusion that co-authored books simply don't click with me. My issues with TCAF are similar to the ones I had with Cut & Run - the plot and the dialogue are so disjointed that I had to reread parts several times to make sense of it. After a few instances of not being able to figure out a scene no matter how many times I read through it, I gave up and shelved the book.

Other people LOVE this book, and Cut & Run is also hugely popular. Maybe it's just me. (?) I'll gi...more

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Jun 10, 2013 Becky Mrs Condit Reads Books rated it 4 of 5 stars

This book was…something. I’m not entirely sure how to describe it. Sexy. Smoldering. Hot. Intriguing. And the beginning of a series, I hope.

Jon Fox is a mean drunk. It’s gotten him into trouble since he was a kid. As part of a rich family he is expected to maintain a certain charm. Obviously he missed the memo.

He’s rough. Not all that friendly (unless you’re one of the informants he (cough) pumps for information). Things change when he meets Tucker, a man he’s been following to try and understan...more

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May 27, 2013 Gaele rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: jeep-diva, review-reads

When I started this book, it felt very much like the noir pulp fiction detective novels, so easy to devour in an afternoon. The initial set up and story was engaging and quite cleverly written. What I have discovered is that I am not a fan of co-authored works when the authors in question have vastly divergent styles, as the plot felt choppy and disconnected, and that led to great difficulties with my appreciation of the characters.

While I found the female characters to almost fall into stereot...more

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Mar 21, 2013 Pixie Mmgoodbookreviews rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: mystery, thriller-mystery-murder-mayhem

4 Hearts

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Jon Fox is a private detective who has a checkered past, his family’s history has left its make on him and it’s about to take a second bite. Fox is approached to find a man by a nice old lady who wishes revenge on the mystery man, it leads him to Tucker Wilder, a screenwriter who is hoping to write a story of lost love. They are thrown together in a mystery where secrets and lies are revealed… about their own f...more 4 Hearts

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Jon Fox is a private detective who has a checkered past, his family’s history has left its make on him and it’s about to take a second bite. Fox is approached to find a man by a nice old lady who wishes revenge on the mystery man, it leads him to Tucker Wilder, a screenwriter who is hoping to write a story of lost love. They are thrown together in a mystery where secrets and lies are revealed… about their own families.

Wow, mystery, thrills, danger, albino alligators, murder, brutal fights and an unwelcome love or is it? Fox lands right in the middle of family drama and hidden secrets without even trying, trying to get to the bottom of an old lady’s request leads him to Tucker, with leads to danger and murder. Tucker just wants to write a hit screenplay when he inadvertently stumbles across a mob hit, being rescued by Fox is a blessing until they both stumble across hidden secrets from the past and a confrontation that might rip them apart.

Well, I never saw half of that coming and the story twists are exciting and some are unexpected. Jon is a playboy character who wins you over with his devil may care attitude, the only people he really cares about are his family, when he meets Tucker it throws him for a loop. Tucker is a much more frivolous character, he has his eye on one thing and that’s returning to L.A. with a hit screenplay under his belt, he over-reacts in dangerous situations and I dare say is a bit of a drama queen. Together they have an explosive time with hardly a minute safe from danger, people coming out of the woodwork and becoming involved in the mystery and new questions arising. Each character brings something new to the story adding more mystery and questions to the mix, leaving you reeling as more twists come into play.

The opening scene in the book has you hooked and it’s a rollercoaster ride that you don’t want to get off. Although I loved the storyline and the twists, I do have to admit that at times Tucker got right up my nose with his dramatic outpourings, Fox I really liked and his unmitigated anger was easy to relate to. Although there was one major arc throughout the book there are also two others that have left me with questions, one of them will hopefully be the main storyline for the next book, but the last one I can’t help wonder if it will be left unanswered. We don’t get a happily ever after in this story, but it is left wide open for a reconnecting romance.

I have to recommend this to those who love mysteries, danger, brutal fights, swampy danger, secrets unfolded, hot sex, a complex love story and an ending that leaves you panting for more.
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Jan 13, 2013 Ro rated it 5 of 5 stars

Profile of Jonathon Fox: a New Orleans private detective and comes from a wealthy family. But Jon chose not to join the ranks as head of the Fox Corporations. Jon appears to be your average working man, casually dressed, driving an old car and living in the family’s plantation manor in need of some serious renovations. He has issues that stems from the loss of his father. Becoming a private detective is part of Jon’s self-appointed makeover. Jon’s motto is to help people without getting emotiona...more Profile of Jonathon Fox: a New Orleans private detective and comes from a wealthy family. But Jon chose not to join the ranks as head of the Fox Corporations. Jon appears to be your average working man, casually dressed, driving an old car and living in the family’s plantation manor in need of some serious renovations. He has issues that stems from the loss of his father. Becoming a private detective is part of Jon’s self-appointed makeover. Jon’s motto is to help people without getting emotionally involved with anyone on a long term basis. However, Jon has a network of business contacts who accept casual sex as the preferred payment.

Profile of Tucker Wilder: a screen play writer whose first attempt at movie-making did not sell as he hoped, so he returned to his home in New Orleans, working in his aunt’s café while researching material for what he hoped would be the next blockbuster.

The case: Betty Black hires Jon to assist her in locating an acquaintance from fifty years ago. As it turns out, the name given to Jon by Betty is also the name of the man Tucker is researching. Tucker becomes a person of interest in Jon’s investigation. When Tucker witnessed a murder that Jon also happen to stumble upon, then Tucker is now a target in need of Jon’s protection and things just spiral downward from there for Jon, as well as Tucker.

To Catch A Fox is the first book in the Knight and Day Fox Mystery series. This is a gripping saga full of heart-stopping incidents. The complex plot has many twists and turns, an exciting murder and mayhem, emphasis on mayhem thriller with a dash of humor. Nevertheless, Jon and Tucker manage to squeeze in a few moments of scorching intimacy.

I absolutely enjoyed To Catch A Fox and look forward to the upcoming book A Fox in the Hole. My favorite quote “on this episode of Lifestyles of Sick and Demented we travel to the backwoods of Deliverance-ville, Louisiana, to meet a deadbeat daddy and his back door whore.” You will need to read the book to understand that quote.(less)

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Oct 01, 2012 Stephanie M. rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012, ethan-day, amazon-com

Jonathan Fox is a private eye who is a total man slut and is loaded with enough emotional baggage to ground a plane. He has contacts all over town and when they come thru for him with info, he pays them back with sex. A win win situation for him but for those who want more, they are SOL. His heart is "closed for business." Tucker Wilder is a very attractive, sweet young man and aspiring screen writer who Jonathan has been surveying for two weeks in relation to a case he was hired on. He loves to...more Jonathan Fox is a private eye who is a total man slut and is loaded with enough emotional baggage to ground a plane. He has contacts all over town and when they come thru for him with info, he pays them back with sex. A win win situation for him but for those who want more, they are SOL. His heart is "closed for business." Tucker Wilder is a very attractive, sweet young man and aspiring screen writer who Jonathan has been surveying for two weeks in relation to a case he was hired on. He loves to dance naked in his apartment to club music. So adorable. And Jonathan thru his telescopic lens from the apartment across the street has a front row seat and he's in lust. It doesn't take long for Jon to make his move when he goes to the restaurant where Tucker works to ask him out. They have an instant chemistry. It doesn't take long for things to go south when Tucker witnesses a crime that has Jon coming to the rescue. And from there, hold on to your reading device because you are in for one heck of a ride.

This is very much a plot/mystery driven book with a strong m/m romance current running right thru it, instead of on the side like so many other mystery books I've read over time. Tucker and Fox are pretty much together throughout this story. It has very unique and interesting characters, such as Snowflake, the albino and scene stealing alligator and Mr. Graves and Sister Sacrifice who gives me the creeps and shivers.

The hints to what the mystery is are not given freely by the authors. It's a slow and sometimes excruciating reveal but so brilliantly and painstakingly done that I couldn't put this book down once I started it. I was up til late last night into early morning reading furiously until I finished it. Whew! I felt I was in the middle of a Bourne movie at times. The action sequences were intense and somewhat gruesome. Once the mystery about Fox's family was revealed, I was shocked. Well played! There is just no way I could have figured it out which left me impressed. The climax ending had me on the edge of my seat and emotionally spent afterward. Fox is one aggravating man. At times I was rooting for him (please open your heart) and other times, I wanted to strangle him (for being a total closed off douche.) Poor Tucker. You can't help who you fall for. They both left me emotionally spent.

Warning though, there will be a sequel to this book, "A Fox In The Hole" as this story does not end with a HFN or HEA. And if you are one that needs either, you will not like the ending. But please don't let that keep you from reading this book because you will be missing out on one heck of a fun ride. Personally, I love cliff-hangers/open-ended books (as long as I know there will be a follow-up.) And speaking of follow-ups, the last chapter hints to what is to come and I CAN'T wait for it!! (view spoiler)(less)

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Apr 25, 2013 Barb ~rede-2-read~ rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: for-review, favorites, hawt, humor, part-of-a-series, read-2013, to-re-read

This story was a fast-paced, fascinating and complex mystery as well as a sweet and sexy romance. Principal characters Jon Fox and Tucker Wilder are drawn into a murder mystery when Tucker witnesses a shooting in an alley near his apartment. Jon was nearby and rescued Tucker as he fled from the scene.

Jon Fox is a private investigator, hired by a sweet little old lady, Betty Black, to find someone from her past for the bizarre reason that she wanted to be able to kill him. While trying to discour...more This story was a fast-paced, fascinating and complex mystery as well as a sweet and sexy romance. Principal characters Jon Fox and Tucker Wilder are drawn into a murder mystery when Tucker witnesses a shooting in an alley near his apartment. Jon was nearby and rescued Tucker as he fled from the scene.

Jon Fox is a private investigator, hired by a sweet little old lady, Betty Black, to find someone from her past for the bizarre reason that she wanted to be able to kill him. While trying to discourage her, he stumbles upon her meetings with a young man named Tucker Wilder. Initially he’s not sure if Tucker might be involved in something sinister or not, but he’s patiently staking him out to learn whatever he can about him. This is why he happened to be in the area when Tucker witnessed the murder.

Multiple adventures and escapes from near death ensue over the next few days as Tucker and Fox become closer and Jon realizes that Tucker is not involved in anything sinister, he’s merely doing research for a screenplay he plans to write. He does however seem to have an uncanny knack for drawing trouble his way.

Fox takes Tucker out to his family’s plantation in the suburbs of New Orleans, a plantation with a mansion and outbuildings sorely in need of repair and currently housing Jon’s mother, Samantha, who is suffering from dementia, and an old family friend, Virgil, who is cantankerous but loyal to the Fox family.

As Fox and Tucker are hiding out from the gang responsible for the murder Tucker witnessed, they begin to investigate the Fox family’s past. They find scores of memorabilia in the attic, including a packet of love letters that ultimately leads to Fox finding out about his mother’s past affair with a man named Clay Shaw and his father’s suicide. In the midst of all of this, Betty Black becomes another mystery to be solved. It looks like the man she wanted to find is none other than Clay Shaw.

Mix in voodoo, gang assassins, finding Clay Shaw, getting nearly killed again, and the inimitable writing styles of Geoffrey Knight and Ethan Day, and you have one long and crazy mystery adventure. This story has more plot twists and turns than a mountain goat path! I really enjoyed the writing in this one and found several scenes so funny I had to stop and wipe the tears from my eyes. It’s not a comedy, but the wonderfully humorous descriptions of people, places and things kept the story from being heavy.

I loved the secondary characters – on the whole they were well-developed and all important to the storyline. There were some disconnects for me with Jon’s mother, however. Through most of the story she was totally vague and displayed typical signs of dementia, then in the climactic life and death scenes she was presented as being highly lucid. On two separate occasions she clearly understood everything going on and was instrumental in helping others. Virgil was quite an interesting character and we finally got to see the events in his early life that had shaped his continued involvement with the Fox family. Jon’s secretary, Eva, Tucker’s aunt and cousin, and the family “patriarch” Miles, were all very realistically depicted and quite memorable. It’s not often that such a full cast of secondary characters remains with me long after I put the book down.

What I didn’t like was how the story ended. I was disappointed that the book ended without a HEA or HFN for Fox and Tucker. There’s hope for one in the future though, as there’s going to be a second part to the story. I’m really looking forward to reading it since not all of the “bad” guys were captured and there’s more evil ahead. I really want to see this couple again - they were terrific together.

I highly recommend this book to those who love an intriguing and challenging mystery and/or action/adventure/thriller accompanied by m/m romance. I gave it 4.5 stars, rounded up to 5. It deserves the 5 more than the 4.

Note: This book was provided to me by the publisher through Hearts on Fire Reviews in exchange for an impartial review.

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Oct 14, 2012 Andrea rated it 1 of 5 stars

Shelves: mm

I bought this book the day it came out, and read it over a few days (it took me longer than usual because I had to keep putting it down to save my tooth enamel). I dithered about writing a review, because I really enjoyed Ethan Day's other books. I've bought and read everything he has published with the exception of one book on my to-read list, and rated them all with 4 or 5 stars. I look forward to buying future books of his. As long as he is listed as the sole author, that is!

Because Ethan Day...more

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Sep 30, 2012 Barb Gilmour rated it 5 of 5 stars

I am exhausted!! That was a romp and a half! The action was nonstop.... Like reading a film script - such vivid action scenes! As with all Ethan's books (I am new to Geoff) the ensemble cast was excellent. I loved Millie, Leigh and Eva ; Savannah broke my heart - I was quite teary as she stood up to Mason. Poor, poor Beau :-( and I am left wondering if Eddie is maybe a redeemable character. I also soooooo want a Rick story. Virgil was also a wonderful character; but Snowflake almost stole the sh...more

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Oct 01, 2012 Cole Riann rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: armchair-reviews, m-m, m-m-contemporary, m-m-cops-agents-pis, m-m-crime-mob, m-m-mystery, m-m-series

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I really love each of these authors separately, so I've been waiting forever to see what their combined writing is like. We finally get that with this first book of a new mystery series, and more than any other author pair, each author has his distinct stamp on the book. It may be because I'm so familiar with their individual writing, but it is clear in the characters that remind me so much of Ethan's past romantic comedies, and in the campy tone and incredib...more Review posted at The Armchair Reader.

I really love each of these authors separately, so I've been waiting forever to see what their combined writing is like. We finally get that with this first book of a new mystery series, and more than any other author pair, each author has his distinct stamp on the book. It may be because I'm so familiar with their individual writing, but it is clear in the characters that remind me so much of Ethan's past romantic comedies, and in the campy tone and incredibly twisted plot reminiscent of the Fathom boys' own stories, always going just a couple steps further than you expect, just shy of the hilariously absurd. The combination of those forces was bound to be a sight to behold; before I even knew what the book was about, I could picture the hilarity the two had writing together. The outcome is almost exactly what I expected and described above, the most dominant traits of each carrying forward and marrying into a story that is at same time serious and off the wall.

Jon Fox is a playboy private investigator whose contacts around the quarter are synonymous with fuck buddies -- easy payment for their services rendered on the lookout -- because everyone wants a piece of Fox and they always beg for more. His reputation makes him well known, but not just for his prowess in bed (or you know… anywhere). An incredibly difficult childhood of lies, neglect and death left an enduring mark on the young Fox, who tore through New Orleans for years leaving destruction in his angry, alcoholic wake. His money and connections through the Fox name keep him out of serious trouble, but even now as he has settled into the straight and narrow he has a buried, finely honed edge of rage just waiting for relapse.

Fox is stuck in the middle of a rather unorthodox case, when a sweet older woman visits him with a very odd request. That case brings him to shadow a man seen being friendly with the woman at a local diner. Fox admits that he loves surveilling the beautiful Tucker a little more than he should, unsure if the man has any idea what he's involved in. Luckily the borderline stalking works to his favor when Tucker ends up needing his help after the man witnessed something he shouldn't while walking through the city at night. The two will have to find a way to work together to piece together the mystery of the men after Tucker, Fox's strange client, and some old and very buried family secrets.

This story is really quite a vast mystery and only the very first part of a much longer story. Though I assume the mysteries will change from book to book, the relationship arc covers them all. In that sense, this book is the setup for the rest of the story yet to come, though it is long and detailed enough, with enough focus on the relationship to make this a satisfying beginning to the relationship between Fox and Tucker. There is often a very fine line drawn between camp and serious character and plot development. it worked well for me. This is a story that benefits from campy humor and tone but isn't reliant on it, and the mystery behind it was pretty solid.

At times that mystery became a bit much for me. The second half is really when it picked up. I had a difficult time with the first half. Everything was written well in the beginning, especially the character and relationship development, but it felt a little slow to get off the ground and I wasn't quite sure how focused the story was. In retrospect (knowing how the mystery is resolved), I can see where most of the ground work in the beginning of the story had a place, but for most of the book I had a hard time reconciling the focus of the mystery in the beginning with the outcome. There are three major parts of the overall investigations that don't really seem to fit together into a whole, and there were some unanswered questions for me in the end about how one of them ultimately fit in (the mob). Perhaps I'm missing the connection, but a lot of that part of the investigation seemed arbitrary to me.

The characters are smartly written -- Tucker, a screenwriter, sees the world through a lens and I loved his overt movie references that always seemed to come out at the worst times. Fox has a Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde thing going on that works really well when we finally find out more about him and the family secrets start to unravel. The mystery is pretty convoluted, with a large cast, a long history and a lot of different factions to consider. Like I said before, some of this didn't quite piece together for me, but this is also the first book of a series and it seems to me that there will be a continuation of much of this story, though perhaps not the particulars. The ending sets the direction of the next story, but doesn't end on a cliffhanger either. All in all, I think this duo has nowhere to go but up and I'll be excited to read the sequel. Hopefully it isn't too far away!(less)

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Feb 08, 2013 Smith rated it 4 of 5 stars

It was very well written. It flowed very well. I laughed out loud in several sections. The story was interesting and had unexpected twists.

Why the 4 when it was a 5? The ending. I'm sick and tired of cliffhangers intent on making you buy the next book. That part was stuck on as if to beg you to buy another by this author and it was not needed. I would have went and bought the next book anyway.

As it was the ending actually was "Who the blank gives a blank?" for me. IF I read the next book it is...more

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Oct 06, 2012 Tina rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: own-it

A good bit of this book was deserving of a five star rating. The story was good, although the use of the "snappy" supporting character toward the end was predictable. Don't get me wrong, I was greatly anticipating it, but I could have told you it was coming. The MCs had great, steamy chemistry that could practically be felt through my Kindle. The supporting characters were excellent. I could definitely see Ethan Day's sense of humor coming through loud and clear.

Why then am I giving it a four st...more

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Jun 12, 2013 ♆ BookAddict ~ La Crimson Femme rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m, the-romance-reviews, mystery

Intrigue, murder, betrayal, suspense and new love, what else can be crammed into this story?

Jon Fox is a rich trust fund baby who's been a rebel without a cause. Angry at the loss of his parents, he spent years finding trouble and causing mischief. As an adult now, he's cleaned up and settled on a job as a private detective.

Duo authors Mr. Knight and Mr. Day captures the reader's attention from the first few pages. The description is distinctive and in high definition. One can easily see the sc...more

Intrigue, murder, betrayal, suspense and new love, what else can be crammed into this story?

Jon Fox is a rich trust fund baby who's been a rebel without a cause. Angry at the loss of his parents, he spent years finding trouble and causing mischief. As an adult now, he's cleaned up and settled on a job as a private detective.

Duo authors Mr. Knight and Mr. Day captures the reader's attention from the first few pages. The description is distinctive and in high definition. One can easily see the scene play out as a movie. For those who have seen Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, this setting matches the movie style perfectly, just as it's referenced in this suspense tale.

It seems Jon is plagued with bad luck. He just wants to solve cases yet his last case and current one are both crazy. Both involve death and oddly enough, a large white alligator. The way these two authors weave in every little detail, it takes my breath away. An example is how they tie in the large white alligator, Snowflake, from beginning to end.

This story is fast-paced with intricate details. At each twist, the reader gasps with an - "oh no!" The writing is rich and filled with humour to counterbalance the painful reveals of both Jon and Tucker's past. This is a trademark style expected from the talented Mr. Day, and he doesn't disappoint.

The writing tone of this book does feel a bit different in how heavy it focuses on the suspense. One can only guess this is due to the addition of Mr. Knight. This blend of suspense and humour works very well.

The characters in this story are well-designed. Jon is a guy who can't get a break. Meeting Tucker Wilder doesn't seem to help his fortunes. It's as if Jon is a chaos magnet. A simple case of two weeks ends up revealing a long con with Jon's family as the target. How Tucker is involved catches both Jon and Tucker by surprise. This twist was unexpected. It's a pleasure to be caught off guard.

What is most enjoyable about this story is the humour. It is captured best in this scene.

"I'm up to about one near death experience a day this week." Tucker tried on a smile that felt less than genuine. "At this point, I consider anything excluding death or a coma a personal triumph." (p.418)

This story is a 3.5 star for me. It's well written with sweet love intermingled with a riveting suspense and Southern drama. The m/m mystery is recommended to those who love angst and chaos.(less)

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Nov 05, 2012 Sunne rated it 4 of 5 stars

I'm torn between 4 and 5 stars. It was funny, it was thrilling, it was freaking hillarious...and still..it was missing a bit, just a little bit.

So I go for a 4 star review because I really liked it.

It had the air of a film noir, combined with comedy...yep.yep. I know, how is this possible? It is, read the book.

What I loved most? Of course Snowflake, who wouldn't love a giant white aligator?
What I hated most? That I have to wait for the next book because, seriously, that end was no end, I want m...more

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Nov 06, 2012 ttg rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m, reviews

2.5-3 stars. I felt pretty meh about this mystery romance. The parts that I liked were the New Orleans setting with its heat and old houses and that soft southern accent.

The mystery was okay--there were a couple twists I didn’t see, but some I forecasted early on. I’m not a fan of suddenly jumping scenes to other character viewpoints, especially villains or side characters. It just seems a little lazy at times. Also, the style would switch from over-exposition/explaining to a sudden long flashb...more

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Feb 06, 2013 Enny rated it 3 of 5 stars

2.5 stars

The book was so full of clichés that I knew right away who the bad guy was just because that was another one. That apart, the zombie plot line was idiotic and the book was so full of typos that it started to annoy me really badly. "having been abandoned by a mother who preferred heroine to her own child *rolls eyes Love in La Terraza was bad enough but this one is even worse. I used to love Ethan Day's books but lately they've been very disappointing.

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Sep 30, 2012 itmfiddler rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: detective, ebook, erotica, fiction, ibooks, m-m, mystery, romance, series, comedy, comfort

Started off a bit awkwardly, like it couldn't make up its mind about what it wanted to be when it grew up, but then it sort of settled down into an amazingly fast paced, quirky, funny, slurpalishous book. The only complaints are some poorly edited spots and the ending, serious cliff hanger alert. Well those and the fact that it ended. Loved it! Can't wait for the next one, which better come soon. Wishing I was going to make GRL so I could smack the two of them for ending the story that way, then...more

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Oct 10, 2012 EllieNY rated it 5 of 5 stars

I really loved this book because:
- Endearing, damaged, brave, sexy, gorgeous MCs
- An endearing, crazy cast of characters
- Sizzling chemistry between the MCs
- Plot twists and turns galore
- Action and more action made this a real page turner
- Sharp, witty, funny, HOT writing that had me laughing out loud (or burning up!)

So thrilled to see this is part of - what I hope will be a long - series. Be warned there's no HEA or even a HFN which didn't disappoint me at all. I'm certain that will come but f...more

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Dec 22, 2012 Jayhjay rated it 5 of 5 stars

This review was originally published on my blog Joyfully Jay

New Orleans private investigator Jon Fox has a complicated past full of family secrets. A mother who has lost her mind, a father who killed himself, a huge family fortune, and an albino alligator who lives in the swamp behind his rundown family plantation. After pulling himself back together from some troubled years of drinking and bad behavior, not much can suprise Fox. Yet even he is unprepared for the twists and turns his life will t...more This review was originally published on my blog Joyfully Jay

New Orleans private investigator Jon Fox has a complicated past full of family secrets. A mother who has lost her mind, a father who killed himself, a huge family fortune, and an albino alligator who lives in the swamp behind his rundown family plantation. After pulling himself back together from some troubled years of drinking and bad behavior, not much can suprise Fox. Yet even he is unprepared for the twists and turns his life will take on his newest case.

Jon has been watching gorgeous Tucker Wilder, a screenwriter who is somehow connected to the mysterious older woman who came into Jon’s office asking for advice on killing a man. Jon finds himself somewhat obsessed with Tucker despite himself, and when Tucker ends up in hot water, Jon can’t help but rush in to save him. Soon the men find that themselves on the run for their lives as threats come from all sides and secrets come unburied that reveal more intrigue and villainy than either thought possible. As they continue to investigate the case, it becomes more and more complicated and it is never clear just whom can be trusted. Although sparks are flying between the men, the danger, not to mention the secrets and lies, may be too much for them to overcome.

Wow, this book is a wild and crazy ride! It starts of fast and just continues racing along, taking twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat throughout the story. Things start off a bit complex, and it took me a bit to get a handle on all the characters and the relationships, but soon things are barreling along as more details are uncovered and more secrets revealed. This story was truly unique, combining a complex thriller with just the right bit of crazy to fit evoke the New Orleans flavor.

This story is probably not your typical romance, although there is clearly amazing chemistry between Jon and Tucker. Both stubborn and strong willed, sarcastic and occasionally surly, these men are a challenge for one another. And yet they work so well together. Jon is the more seasoned of the two, more familiar with the streets and the seedy underbelly from his job as a private detective. Not to mention a painful past that has hardened him, keeping his heart closed off while he enjoys a string of sex buddies throughout the city. Tucker is a pretty tough guy as well, but much more naive. Tucker is more of a dreamer; he is a writer and more fanciful, not quite in touch with the same reality as Jon. When Tucker’s life is suddenly thrown off course, he alternates between terrified and determined, managing to pull himself together and face the chaos his life has become. Both men have troubled pasts full of neglectful families and they really understand one another. I liked these guys together and they had great heat and chemistry. At the same time I appreciated that they didn’t fall into a magical relationship in the midst of running for their lives. This story is the first of a new series, so I can assume there will be more to come for this pair, but all is not resolved neatly in a bow at the end of this book, which I think works just fine.

The book is also full of fascinating secondary characters, and we get a great number of interesting folks. I loved Virgil, the cantankerous family friend who lives with Jon and helps care for his mother. We also meet Jon’s mother Savannah, who has mostly lost her mind, living in the memories of the past. Not to mention Jon’s uncle Mason, Tucker’s cousin and aunt, and a host of others. As the story unfolds, we are never sure where these folks all stand, what secrets they hold, and how they all interconnect. While one villain jumped out at me fairly early on, others kept me guessing throughout story and I could never have begun to predict how everything would unfold.

Knight and Day do a wonderful job making this story live and breathe the setting. It takes place in and around New Orleans and the characters feel so rooted in this area. Anyone who has been to the city will recognize the locations the men visit, not to mention the general vibe of life there. I thought this was quite well done and takes the book from generic thriller to something with rich detail and life.

So I really enjoyed this one. There is definitely a hint of crazy in all of this. The story flies by and at times I felt like I was just barely hanging on. But it was fast-paced and exciting and kept me furiously reading to find out what was going to happen and who was behind it all. I really enjoyed this one and if you are looking for an exciting mystery with a thrilling plot, this is definitely worth reading. I definitely can’t wait for the next installment.(less)

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Oct 02, 2012 Sey James rated it 5 of 5 stars

As a fan of both Ethan and Geoff I have been eagerly awaiting this release and it's no surprise that I absolutely loved it. What an entertaining and fun read!! For me it was like a cross between Gone with the Wind and Indiana Jones :-) Great characters, plenty of action and lots of laughs. Congrats to both writers on a great read. I can't begin to imagine the fun you must have had writing this one together!! Please don't leave us hanging for too long for the next installment in this wonderful ad...more

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Jun 03, 2013 Karen rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m-books, 2013-books-read

Holy cliff hanger, Swamp Thing! This is one sticky situation. Just when it looks like things are going to start to work out in walks the next villain and this one is quite possibly the evilest one of all, so far. This book was filled with an abundance of laughs, an unlikely romance, thrills, chills and plot twist galore and yes don't forget Snowflake! I can't wait for the next book in this series to be released. Fox and Tucker make a very unlikely couple but still I find myself rooting for them,...more

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Jan 22, 2013 Book Reviews rated it 4 of 5 stars

Geoff Knight and Ethan Day’s To Catch a Fox is an intriguing mystery that is full of family secrets and an all star cast of characters. Set in The Big Easy, this delectably steamy romance is an action filled adventure that is sure to please mystery lovers. To read my review in its entirety, please click HERE.

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Oct 03, 2012 Dan rated it 5 of 5 stars

An edge of your seat roller coaster ride, this book rocks.
Barbs review said it was like a film script and I agree.
When will we see A Fox in the Hole?

Day, Ethan; Knight, Geoffrey (2012-09-26). To Catch A Fox (The Fox Mysteries) (Kindle Location 7001). The Empire Press. Kindle Edition.

http://www.amazon.com/Catch-Fox-The-M...

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Dec 26, 2012 Tamela rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: adult-fiction, adventure, chef-waiter-bartender, contemporary, long-story, mm-or-mmm, my-5-star-favs, mystery-who-done-it, recommended, love-romance, series, cops-detective-security

I had a hard time rating this because I am NOT a fan of cliff hanger endings to books I've spent hours reading. Especially since now I have to wait to find out what happens next. That's why I don't watch tv any more, the suspense is too much :)

But I finally decided that even with the hard feelings I have regarding the ending, I REALLY liked this book. I loved the characters, totally three dimensional, so much so that I wanted to smack Jon Fox for being such a butt head to Tucker. Tucker also cou...more

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Jun 10, 2013 J.K. Hogan rated it 3 of 5 stars

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Oct 04, 2012 Pjm12 rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: angsty, ebook, fast-paced, hot, lgbt, twisty, whodunnit

All action, all drama, all hotness. Love Jon for his sense of honour, love Tucker for his passion - and they have a great supporting cast.

These boys live dangerous lives. I secretly wish they could sneak off to a little secluded holiday. (they need it).

Clearly there are more books to come. Which is good, coz the ending left me hanging.

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Dec 14, 2012 Nicole rated it 4 of 5 stars

I definitely enjoyed reading this book. It was very much so over the top in terms of action, and plot. I was bothered slightly by a few plot holes that were never explained away, and in general some of the choices made in terms of plot were not very believable. That said, it was a very entertaining read.

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Oct 26, 2012 Ethan Day rated it 5 of 5 stars · (Review from the author)

5+ Stars from Reviews by Jessewave
"A rollicking adventure that blew everything away in grand fashion."
http://www.reviewsbyjessewave.com/201...

5 Stars for To Catch a Fox from Literary Nymphs Reviews!
"a gripping saga full of heart-stopping incidents"
http://literarynymphsreviewsonly.blog...

4 Stars from the Armchair Reader
"I really love each of these authors separately, and more than any other author pair, each has his distinct stamp on the book."
http://coleriann.com/2012/10/01/to-ca...

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