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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

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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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Jan 22, 2019 Gwendolyn rated it really liked it

Shelves: artists-and-writers

3.75

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Jan 31, 2019 Susu rated it it was amazing

Need the next book like now. Waiting is sadness.

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May 20, 2019 Lois - Who Reads rated it really liked it

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Kit has been pulled into the middle of yet another murder mystery, this time when a dead body is found in the backyard of the house he sold when he moved in with J.X. He is already high on the police's list of suspects and his snarky comments do not help him, especially when the dead person seems to be the person who helped destroy Kit's previous relationship.

I enjoyed this mystery and it took me a while to figure it out. Looking back, there were hints, but I did not put it all together until t ...more

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Jul 27, 2018 Lakerkat rated it it was amazing

Yay character growth for Kit! Kit is still bratty though and that’s the way I like him. I love Kit’s kid phobia. Lol

JX is a rock. I hope there’s more for him to do in the next book. I was happy to see a little of JX’s cop connections. Let’s go inside his office too. I want to see how he creates.

I enjoyed the main mystery, it kept me interested.

David. Let me introduce you to Jerry. Didn’t need or care to see David but I’m glad Kit got his revenge scene.

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Dec 11, 2018 Susana rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 5-stars

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Kit Holmes and J.X. Moriarity have gone a long way together in a year, and their relationship keeps growing and becoming stronger every day, despite the annoying and unexpected appearance of corpses wherever Kit is… or has been. This time, it is a corpse buried underneath a pergola in Kit’s former home. Pressed by the police and a very insistent ex, Kit decides to investigate the matter. But he soon realises that’s not the only mystery he has to solve…
Kit and J.X. are back! I love these two, but ...more

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