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Murder at Pirate's Cove (Secrets and Scrabble, #1)

Josh Lanyon

Start date: March 1, 2020

Finish date: March 31, 2020

Discussion: Book of the Month Club

Why we're reading this: This will be our March 2020 read.
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Mar 05, 2020 Jax rated it really liked it

Shelves: 4-star, lgbtq

This was probably 3 stars in comparison to my favorites by this author. But I’m not going to penalize it just because I’m not a big fan of cozy mysteries. They’re a little too mild mannered for me and the romance element is more muted than I like. Overall this was a pleasant start to a new series and I plan to keep reading, so I’m rounding up. Hopefully there will be some kind of significant progress between Ellory and Jack in the next book, even if it stays G-rated.

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May 03, 2020 Maygirl7 rated it liked it

Shelves: mystery, m-m, kindle, humorous

I finished weeks ago but I have the attention span of a gnat these days. Fun familiar JL story.

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Mar 03, 2020 Johanna rated it it was amazing

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

A lovely start to a brand new m/m cozy mystery series! It was enjoyable to read Lanyon's solid, witty writing while trying to figure out the complex, clever mystery. I loved the pace of the story and adored the tentative sparks of upcoming romance. Wholeheartedly recommended! ...more

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Mar 04, 2020 ⚓Dan⚓ rated it it was amazing

Another great mystery from Josh!

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Oct 23, 2020 Meggie rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: audio-book, crime-police-mystery, adults-mystery-suspense

Ellery Page is an interesting main, humble, characters. The criminal case around murder at Ellery's book store, was well written and developed. I liked it a lot. The narration was pulling and good. I'm glad it was released in audible edition. ...more

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Dec 10, 2020 2mmommy rated it really liked it

Good start

This new series of cozy mystery was fun. Ellery inherits an old bookstore and a crumbling old home. Then there is murder and the possible interest of the police chief. This was very enjoyable.

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Mar 06, 2020 Ayesh rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorite-cop, josh-lanyon

This was a refreshing light read. I like the chemistry between Carson & Ellery. Despite being directly romantically connected, they had amazing connection. Looking forward to the next book ^_^

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Feb 28, 2020 Erika rated it really liked it

Shelves: ebook, mine-kindle, mystery

Thanks to Netgalley for the complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review. This cozy mystery set in the fictional town of Pirate's Cove was just so cozy.

The town and townspeople were the right amount of quirky and the mystery and whodunnit reveal were the right amount of intrigue and clever.

It gave me the same warm fuzzy feelings of Midsomer Murders, but with a mystery bookstore, scrabble, a new puppy, and an old rundown mansion. I look forward to reading more in this series. ...more

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