5 out of 5 stars
Ebook. 228 pages. Published October 5th 2014 by Just Joshin
Blurb:
It’s moving day at Chez Holmes. Somehow, against Kit’s better instincts, he and J.X. are setting up house together. But while J.X. is off at a writing conference, Kit unpacks a crate that should contain either old books or new china. It doesn’t. Within the mounds of green Styrofoam popcorn is a dead body. A very dead body.
There goes the neighborhood.
Likes:
- The relationship between Kit and J.X.
- The fears that still creep up on Kit.
- Kit dealing with how he feels about sex.
- The stalker added tension.
- Great sex scenes.
- Great mystery.
Dislikes:
- J.X. being so sure everything will be fine and that Kit is just overreacting.
- Some TSTL moments.
I jumped right into this book after finishing the last one – one of the perks of coming to the series late since there was a four year publishing gap between books two and three. I loved this book even more than the last ones. All the things I liked had been magnified.
First off, the relationship between Kit and J.X. was stronger than ever. They even moved in together, despite Kit’s fears. And at this point, Kit having fears about the relationship is a given. But all his fears are so understandable and relatable that I don’t mind. J.X. is a rising star while Kit feels like he’s fading.
I wish J.X. had been more accepting of what Kit was feeling instead of trying to tell him it was fine. J.X. didn’t understand, and his constant attempts at bland comfort got annoying. There were times when it felt like J.X. thought Kit was overacting about everything and automatically dismissed his concerns out of hand. Sure, Kit overreacts a lot, but not all the time.
The men definitely have things they need to work out in their relationship, but that’s part of the fun of reading about them. Kit’s discoveries about sex and how he feels he should be were powerful. I’ve never read a book where the couple actually discusses the way sex and the societal images of it can make people feel. It truly was a great moment.
The mystery was great in this book as well. I think this book had the best combination of romance and mystery so far. Add in Kit’s stalker, the new characters introduced, and the new setting, and this book was full to bursting without being overwhelming.
However, there were moments within the context of the mystery that made me cringe. Bad decisions that made me want to scream at Kit. TSTL – too stupid to live – is harsh, but honest. It’s a good thing J.X. was there.
I am once again looking forward to the next book in the series.
Be sure to check out the reviews for Somebody Killed His Editor, All She Wrote, and In Other Words… Murder.
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