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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 13, 2020 Jordan Lombard rated it it was amazing

Shelves: g-mys-rom, a-own, a-own-ebook, g-mystery, bom-jl-group, y-2020read, janet-unread, mc-gay

Title/Author: Murder at Pirate’s Cove by Josh Lanyon
Series/Standalone: Secrets and Scrabble #1
Genre/Sub-Genre: Cozy Mystery with a hint on M/M Romance
Book Format: Ebook
Length: 206 pages
LGBTQ+ Orientation: Gay
HEA/HFN: Yes
Abuse/Rape: None
Violence: None on the page
Ratio of Sex/Plot: No sex; All plot
Well Written/Editor Needed: Well written
Would I Re-Read?: Yes
Personal Thoughts: This is a classic cozy mystery. It was fun and hard to put down. Though I probably should have guessed whodunnit, I didn’t, ...more

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Mar 03, 2020 Johanna rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, m-m, mystery, 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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Oct 23, 2020 Meggie rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: crime-police-mystery, audio-book, 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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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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Mar 23, 2020 Brian rated it it was amazing

If ever there was a time for a lovely cozy mystery, it's now. This one has all the hallmarks of a Josh Lanyon novel with the added bonus of a puppy, so by now you know if you'll like it or not. It IS first and foremost a cozy, so don't expect steamy romance; there's something simmering on the back burner though. Like the Bedknobs & Broomsticks series, I'm enjoying the lighthearted tone (despite all the murder) and look forward to the next installment. ...more

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