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Mystery at the Masquerade (Secrets and Scrabble, #3)

Josh Lanyon

Start date: March 1, 2021

Finish date: March 31, 2021

Discussion: Book of the Month Club

Why we're reading this: This will be our March 2021 read!
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Jul 06, 2021 Natasha rated it really liked it

I've been giving Josh a lot of my money the past few days, lol. So worth it. ...more

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Apr 01, 2021 Debbie McGowan rated it it was amazing

This is quickly becoming my favourite Josh Lanyon series.

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Feb 28, 2021 Pete W rated it really liked it

Of the three books so far, I think I liked this one best. It kept me drawn and interested through out. The pacing was quite brisk and not a lot of fillers.

Things sort of went back to normal for Ellery after the event of the second book. Life goes on, Ellery dial back the relationship between him and Jack, per Jack's requested. But it was difficult. Because Ellery still very much attracted to Jack. It didn't help that he sometimes sent mix signal as well.

When the first *trouble* begins, my intern ...more

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Mar 28, 2022 Lillian Francis rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: own-in-audio

Love this so much. Audio is great.

I love this series. The romance is moving at a glacial pace which fits the characters perfectly (although I had several squee moments in this one) but the romance is just a lovely backdrop to the mystery story.
Clever cosy mystery with a reluctant amateur sleuth. Ellery's love of puzzles and natural inquisitiveness is the driving force behind him solving the mystery. As always in these type of books Ellery has TSTL moments, but at least he acknowledges that he ' ...more

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Feb 26, 2021 Marge rated it it was amazing

Shelves: m-m, stars-5, hurt-comfort, mystery, romance, humor, favorite-author

A fun, light cozy mystery--though I guess not for the victim--as Ellery discovers yet another body. It was nice to see Ellery more settled and considered one of the locals, especially as they were inundated with the "summer folks." Although there was a definite mystery in the story, it didn't detract from my enjoyment of all the town craziness and shenanigans. Ellery's cute puppy Watson played a big part in some shenanigans as well. Ellery's relationship with Jack took some steps forward and bac ...more

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