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Real Answers Investigations #1
Corner Office
An M/M Mystery
Jay Maxwell has always suspected foul play was involved in the plane crash that killed his husband. When his house is ransacked, he retains the services of Real Answers Investigations to help him figure out if he's also in danger.
Doug Anson wants Jay to not only find closure for his husbands death but to be safe. He feels a certain pull to the sexy coffee shop owner with bright blue eyes and a mile-wide smile that he hasn't felt in a long time. He shouldn't let his feelings get in the way of his work but he can't just walk away from Jay when it's all said and done.
Jay Maxwell has always suspected foul play was involved in the plane crash that killed his husband. When his house is ransacked, he retains the services of Real Answers Investigations to help him figure out if he's also in danger.
Doug Anson wants Jay to not only find closure for his husbands death but to be safe. He feels a certain pull to the sexy coffee shop owner with bright blue eyes and a mile-wide smile that he hasn't felt in a long time. He shouldn't let his feelings get in the way of his work but he can't just walk away from Jay when it's all said and done.
127 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 4, 2015
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January 2, 2016
What can I say? I was enjoying the narration immensely until the narrator began mixing up the character voices. He'd use one voice for Jay when it was Jay's POV with a different kind of gravelly voice for Doug, but then switch them when the character's POV changed. VERY DISTRACTING. Other than that major complaint the narration was quite good.
The story was kind of the same way - it started off very entertaining, but then when it came time to tie up the mystery it went off the rails quite a bit and wrapped up in a too-easy-and-kind-of Scooby Doo mystery way. I was just waiting for them to rip off his mask and be all, "If it weren't for you meddling kids!" (That doesn't happen, more's the pity.)
Bottom Line: The narration was entertaining but there is not enough substance in the story to recommend it.
This review has been cross-posted at Gay Book Reviews.
May 2, 2015
Just finished and totally disappointed. Yap. Sadly. I'm a fan of this author and was really looking forward to reading this book, but it was totally harebrained. The story was told in an engaging way, so I read it in record time, only the whole solution to the 'mystery' - well, let me just say, plot-holes all over. And what happened to Ethan? And his pursuing of Jay? Where was the romance that supposedly developed between Jay and Doug???The whole thing went down within a few pages, wrapped up nicely but without any context. So, I turned the final page, sitting there with a big question mark in my head and have to say - reading another book of this? Nope, thanks.
So, the only rating I can give this is 1* - did not like it.
Sorry book!
So, the only rating I can give this is 1* - did not like it.
Sorry book!
May 11, 2019
MMGB Bingo Week 1: Eat, Drink. And Be Merry
At a 127 page-count for the kindle edition, I’m not sure if this is a short story or novella. I like’d that the author didn’t sacrifice the investigation/deets of the mystery for a lot of on-page sex. The first person POV is always a challenge for me because I’m prickly about that form of narration and most of time, it isn’t done well enough, but I don’t as able to finish the book, though it isn’t my favorite type of narration for fiction.
If anyone is interested in this book/series, they are available in KU.
At a 127 page-count for the kindle edition, I’m not sure if this is a short story or novella. I like’d that the author didn’t sacrifice the investigation/deets of the mystery for a lot of on-page sex. The first person POV is always a challenge for me because I’m prickly about that form of narration and most of time, it isn’t done well enough, but I don’t as able to finish the book, though it isn’t my favorite type of narration for fiction.
If anyone is interested in this book/series, they are available in KU.
May 4, 2016
It was pretty good till the end, where the whole mystery kinda collapsed in onto itself and imploded.
April 4, 2015
Jay's husband was killed in a plane crash, the authorities concluded it was an accident. Jay wasn't so sure, and when his home is ransacked, he employs private detective Doug to help. The feeling between them are tentative, but they grow the more time they spend together during the investigation. A cosy m/m mystery with a romantic undercurrent I found intriguing and engaging.
March 3, 2020
Okay, so, if you are reading this because of the mystery, just save you the pain, and don't. The plot was a mess, and doesn't make a lick of sense.
The romance was interesting and well told, though. Although I'm still wondering what was the point of Jay's friend Ethan and his pursuing of Jay.
Chris Chambers' narration was... less than stellar. Mixing voices is a no-no in my book :(
All in all, I finished it, so... it's up to you, I guess. At least, it's short :P
The romance was interesting and well told, though. Although I'm still wondering what was the point of Jay's friend Ethan and his pursuing of Jay.
Chris Chambers' narration was... less than stellar. Mixing voices is a no-no in my book :(
All in all, I finished it, so... it's up to you, I guess. At least, it's short :P
September 3, 2018
Corner Office: A Real Answers Investigations Mystery
Not much to say. Nothing special about this story... kinda feel like I forgot all about it after just having read it just now.
A one-off for me.
Keep reading 📖
Not much to say. Nothing special about this story... kinda feel like I forgot all about it after just having read it just now.
A one-off for me.
Keep reading 📖
June 14, 2017
Loved this new series.
September 24, 2018
More like the outline to a book that an actual novel; it has potential but needs to be flushed out of bit.
March 8, 2017
KU
Basic premise was great but the story was weak, not credible and kept wandering. Also didn't care for the character development.
Basic premise was great but the story was weak, not credible and kept wandering. Also didn't care for the character development.
December 24, 2015
A nice short mystery read, introducing what looks like a new series, and a budding romance. Jay recently lost his husband in a plane crash, and now his house was broken into. Are the two related? Jay hires Doug, a private investigator to find answers.
I liked the characters a lot, I think they will make a nice couple. So I would give the next book in the series a try. As I said before, a budding romance between the MCs.
As for the mystery itself, it was ok, but a bit rushed at the end. I do give kudos for the amount of paper/research involved in the investigation, like in true life.
I liked the characters a lot, I think they will make a nice couple. So I would give the next book in the series a try. As I said before, a budding romance between the MCs.
As for the mystery itself, it was ok, but a bit rushed at the end. I do give kudos for the amount of paper/research involved in the investigation, like in true life.
June 26, 2015
A quick pacey read.
I liked the idea of the murder mystery - Jay's husband dying in a plane accident and then the house being ransacked.
I do think a longer treatment would have benefitted both the development of the mystery and the personal stories of Jay and Doug.
The ending was a bit quickly wrapped up so some story lines were left hanging, hopefully they will be picked up in book 2. I will probably read book 2 to see how the series may develop but I would prefer more depth to the mystery element in a series such as this.
I liked the idea of the murder mystery - Jay's husband dying in a plane accident and then the house being ransacked.
I do think a longer treatment would have benefitted both the development of the mystery and the personal stories of Jay and Doug.
The ending was a bit quickly wrapped up so some story lines were left hanging, hopefully they will be picked up in book 2. I will probably read book 2 to see how the series may develop but I would prefer more depth to the mystery element in a series such as this.
May 15, 2015
This was a fairly short book that was focused on trying to solve the murder of Jay's husband. It was really lacking on the development of Jay's and Doug's relationship. It appeared hurried as if the author skipped a few months. I felt lost as I was reading certain parts because all of a sudden Jay and Doug are fighting an attraction to each other including Doug being jealous of Jay spending time with another friend- - seriously how did we get here?!!
January 23, 2016
Too many side characters to keep track of on the mystery side of things and little chemistry between the MCs (one of whom was banging his best mate through most of the story). Hate where the author chose to end this. The romance could have been taken a little further and given those who don't wish to read on a sense of closure to the story. But I guess then people might not buy the second book, right? :/
April 6, 2015
I love Aria Grace's work and her first stab at a mystery (no pun intended haha) was a fun read. I kept trying to figure out the clues and took several guesses at "who" and "why"! The romance blended into the story was fun to read and I loved the flirtation between Jay and Doug. I can't wait for the next book to see where their romance may go and see what little mystery Aria cooks up for us next!
April 8, 2015
Good
It was a short read. Jay is a widow who still feels like there are unanswered questions about the death of his husband. Someone breaks into his house. He hires Doug to look into it. It was really rushed so the climax in the book just kinda fizzled. It was still a good read just not as mysterious as you would think.
It was a short read. Jay is a widow who still feels like there are unanswered questions about the death of his husband. Someone breaks into his house. He hires Doug to look into it. It was really rushed so the climax in the book just kinda fizzled. It was still a good read just not as mysterious as you would think.
June 17, 2015
I don't wish to be negative because I do value the effort of writing a story, but this one was so basic, I have trouble calling it a novel. The characters are one dimensional, and the plot is silly. I don't even understand where the title comes from.
September 28, 2018
This was nice. Short and sweet. Although, I think the shortness worked somewhat against it because it was hard to feel like the two protags actually fell in love.
And... I feel like I'm still left wondering what was going on with Jay's friend.
And... I feel like I'm still left wondering what was going on with Jay's friend.
April 7, 2015
The blurb sounds good but it was just an okay read for me. It felt unfinished.
August 1, 2015
nice cozy!
October 19, 2015
Quick and sexy!
November 6, 2015
I enjoyed it very much. Had everything that l want from my mystery books.
July 21, 2017
3.25 stars
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