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In Other Words...Murder (Holmes & Moriarity, #4)

Josh Lanyon

Start date: July 1, 2018

Finish date: July 31, 2018

Discussion: Book of the Month Club

Discussion leader: Jordan Lombard

Why we're reading this: We'll be reading this later in July, soon as it gets released! (No pressure, Josh!)…more
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Jul 19, 2018 Jordan Lombard rated it it was amazing

Shelves: a-own, a-own-ebook, a-favorites, g-romance-m-m, g-suspense, y-2018read, g-mys-rom

Hey, I’m in this one! :-D

This was just as funny and mysterious as the previous books in the series, but with a bit more romance. I could not put this down. Perfect birthday present for me.

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Jul 19, 2018 JSidelinger rated it it was amazing

4.5 stars rounded to 5

A disclaimer: I am a diehard Josh Lanyon fan, so my review will reflect a definite bias.

Halleluiah! The wait is over! I absolutely love the characterization of Christopher Holmes and J.X. Moriarity and their relationship. Christopher “Kit” Holmes is one of my favorite main characters because of his wit, shortcomings, curiosity, intelligence and forgivable self-centeredness. There is something about him that I find endearing even with his faults. J.X. Moriarity is probably 4.5 stars rounded to 5

A disclaimer: I am a diehard Josh Lanyon fan, so my review will reflect a definite bias.

Halleluiah! The wait is over! I absolutely love the characterization of Christopher Holmes and J.X. Moriarity and their relationship. Christopher “Kit” Holmes is one of my favorite main characters because of his wit, shortcomings, curiosity, intelligence and forgivable self-centeredness. There is something about him that I find endearing even with his faults. J.X. Moriarity is probably as near a perfect boyfriend, human being, and all around great guy that the romance world can imagine, although he does in fact have faults as few as they may be. The guy is the embodiment of patience. The fourth H&M story delivers humor, clever dialog, palpitations, although sometimes a bit of plausibility stretch, but aligns with “good grief, this could only happen to Kit” intrigues.

The two main characters have continued to move their relationship forward and have a new level of maturity, commitment, and understanding as demonstrated by scenes where there is meaningfully discussion and vulnerability. Kit is especially open, less defensive, and more self-aware. He is moved by J.X.’s steadfast love, generous nature, and romantic proclivity. Their relationship has become stronger through acceptance of each other’s faults and willingness to communicate what is on their mind and heart. I love mysteries, but I think what has kept me firmly in Josh Lanyon’s writing audience is her skill and insight into the heart to heart connection her characters establish. I can’t count the numerous times that I have had the wow this is exactly it – this is how I feel or think insights throughout her body of work.

The story takes place a few months where the third installment left off. Kit and J.X. have settled into their San Francisco home and established their day to day routines and interaction. Kit has overcome his reluctance in sharing J.X.’s time with the young nephew and the first scene opens with an overnight visit. A late-night phone call from Kit’s ex revealing a dead body has been found at his former property starts the subsequent chain of events that drive the story from cops showing up in the morning (love, love, love the nod to Adrien English) the reemergence of the scary stalker from the third story for complexity and the comedic whodunit roller coaster ride takes the reader up, down, and around.

I enjoyed “In Other Words, Murder” very much; however, it didn’t replace my favorite “The Boy with the Painful Tattoo” which was third in the series. I initially felt a little let down by the ending, but on reflection, I feel that the maturity and confidence that Kit gained throughout the story reflected in the ending.
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Jul 22, 2018 Johanna rated it it was amazing

Shelves: mystery, romance, favorites, m-m, josh-lanyon

Kit is back! And who doesn't love that?! :-D

I awwwwed and ooooohed and laughed out loud. And in the end I closed the book feeling satisfied and thankful. Josh Lanyon never fails to deliver!

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Aug 03, 2018 Arch Bala rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, 5-stars, humor, writers, detectives, mystery, favorite-couple-ever, favorite-series, murder, 2018-books

It's been ages since I've read something from Josh Lanyon and reading the fourth book off her Holmes and Moriarity series made me realized how much I missed her storytelling and it reminded me how much I absolutely loved almost all of her catalogue!

In Other Words...Murder is no exception. I absolutely adore this installment of the series where we see J.X. and Kit being all so domestic with each other, much more the inscrutable and super adorably funny Kit! I could totally picture him being all s ...more

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Dec 05, 2019 Meggie rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: m-m-romance-romance, audio-book, crime-police-mystery

J.X. Moriarity and Christopher Holmes daily life is finally complete. They live together and are openly in love with each other. I really loved that part. They weren't fighting and Kit tried very hard not to be selfish and, as he was known to run away from J.X, when he was feeling down. This series is truly well developed and written. I love this couple and had fun listening to Kit's newer criminal case. ...more

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Apr 28, 2020 Betsy rated it really liked it

This story was all about the romantic arc, which, mercifully, shows a mature Kit. There is an external plot, but that's not really the focus and it winds up neatly and quickly at the very end. ...more

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Jul 22, 2018 Ayesh rated it really liked it

After a long wait, I finally got to read this. I liked it but still felt like something is missing. May be result of too much expectation & waiting?!?!

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