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Skyler Foxe Mysteries #7
Stone Cold Foxe
Is it wedding bells for confirmed bachelor Skyler Foxe? The rocky road to marriage keeps the high school English teacher on edge, yet his football-coach-fiancé, Keith Fletcher, seems far too cool by half. Still, as the nuptials draw near, strange things seem to be plaguing Skyler. Small things that seem like little accidents and coincidences. Until he receives a mysterious package that leads him to the inescapable conclusion that someone may be trying to kill him. Keith and Skyler’s gang of friends put their heads together to investigate. And then the wedding day comes off without a hitch, and Keith and Skyler go off on their surprise honeymoon for a weekend cruise. But Sidney and the SFC discover that Skyler is still in danger and secretly follow. Rather than ruin Skyler’s one-and-only honeymoon, they hitch a ride. Can Sidney, Jamie, Rodolfo, Dave, and Philip keep out of sight of the happy couple and at the same time catch a killer before the cruise ends in murder? It’s the Scooby Gang to the rescue! What could possibly go wrong?
***Special for ebook readers only! Inside are interactive hyperlinks! Enjoy!***
***Special for ebook readers only! Inside are interactive hyperlinks! Enjoy!***
292 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 6, 2017
About the author
Haley Walsh
22 books159 followersHaley Walsh tried acting, but decided the actor’s life was not for her. Instead, she became a successful graphic designer in Los Angeles, her hometown. After fifteen years of burning money in the ’80s and early ’90s, she retired from the graphics industry and turned her interests toward writing. She became a freelance newspaper reporter, wrote articles for quirky magazines, published award-winning short stories, and now writes an acclaimed gay mystery series, the Skyler Foxe Mysteries. She’s lived all her life in southern California, sampling wines and chomping chocolate. Yeah, it’s a living.
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June 28, 2017
Skyler and Keith get married!
Some time between the wedding planning and wedding Skyler discovers that some weird accidents might not be accidents at all...but potentially MURDER.
Told in multiple POV (which I love when Walsh does), Keith and Skyler get the beginning of their Happily Ever After all the while dealing with the mystery surrounding who's stalking and potentially trying to kill Skyler. Of course, the SFC is there to help investigate, keep Skyler safe, and save the day!
This was fun, sexy, a little emotional (everyone cries at weddings, shut up!), and just plain fun to read.
I really enjoyed the interactive hyperlinks that are included with the ebook that give you glimpses of the rings, wedding cake, boutonnières, and reception hall. It made it so I could easily picture Skyler and Keith's special day. *happy sigh*
Advanced Review Galley copy of Stone Cold Foxe (Skyler Foxe Mysteries #7) provided by the author in exchange of an honest review.
This review has been cross-posted at Gay Book Reviews.
“I. Love. You. I want what we have to go on and on. And I don’t think it matters one bit that we haven’t known each other that long. I don’t need more time. I know what I want, just as I’ve known that I wanted to be a teacher and to stay in Redlands and everything else in my life. This is my life. You are my life.”
"I’ve never doubted you and your feelings for me. And you know what? You must never, ever, doubt my feelings for you. I love you. I’ve never loved anyone like this."
Some time between the wedding planning and wedding Skyler discovers that some weird accidents might not be accidents at all...but potentially MURDER.
Told in multiple POV (which I love when Walsh does), Keith and Skyler get the beginning of their Happily Ever After all the while dealing with the mystery surrounding who's stalking and potentially trying to kill Skyler. Of course, the SFC is there to help investigate, keep Skyler safe, and save the day!
This was fun, sexy, a little emotional (everyone cries at weddings, shut up!), and just plain fun to read.
I really enjoyed the interactive hyperlinks that are included with the ebook that give you glimpses of the rings, wedding cake, boutonnières, and reception hall. It made it so I could easily picture Skyler and Keith's special day. *happy sigh*
Advanced Review Galley copy of Stone Cold Foxe (Skyler Foxe Mysteries #7) provided by the author in exchange of an honest review.
This review has been cross-posted at Gay Book Reviews.
December 18, 2022
3.5 stars
I was expecting a different kind of mystery from the cover. I probably should have read the blurb, lol. Here I was thinking the wedding and honeymoon would all take place on the cruise, and they'd stumble upon a dead body somewhere and solve the murder. But this time, Skyler is the target and everyone in this group just happens to randomly have passports so they can go on the cruise last minute, and so Keith can book the cruise as a surprise honeymoon. Yeah, maybe Rodolfo has a passport, since he's an immigrant, and possibly Philip too if he goes with Rodolfo to visit family. But everyone else? That's kind of a stretch. This isn't Europe. Most people here do not have passports, especially when they've never left the state they were born in.
Also, Skyler was pretty dense to the danger he was in. He had an inkling at one point, but then dismissed it, even after Like, really, bro? And there's a last-minute red herring that doesn't make any sense in hindsight at all. Also, Ms. Walsh needed to keep better track of the "him" and "his" in use with all these males characters. It was often not clear who the "him" or "his" was referring to until a sentence or two later.
The story did pick up pretty well once they were on the cruise, and it was funny watching Sid and the SFC attempting the worse undercover surveillance attempt ever, lol. While they might not be the brightest bulbs in the bunch, it was still heartening to see them trying so hard to make sure Skyler got his dream honeymoon. And the author included links to the various stuff in the book, like their wedding bands, floral arrangements and whatnot. Since I was reading on my Kindle, I didn't bother looking at those links after the first one, but it's cool that she included that if you happen to be reading on device that sees colors.
I remember barely anything from the previous books, but thankfully, there were incredibly helpful exposition to remind me when needed. But that did mean that I wasn't fully invested in the first half with all their friends and family and the school kids. I didn't like Keith's friends much, especially Tamika, who was so stereotypically black I nearly eye rolled my eyeballs out of my head. And I don't find it amusing at all that she had zero manners whatsoever. All these characters have over the top tendencies, but that was going too far into tasteless territory for me. But I did really like the little moment between Skyler and his dad.
This was a fun series, and I was rather bummed that Joel Leslie never did the narration for this one. I've soured on him a bit over the years, but he does these characters so well, I could still here his voices for them while I was reading.
I was expecting a different kind of mystery from the cover. I probably should have read the blurb, lol. Here I was thinking the wedding and honeymoon would all take place on the cruise, and they'd stumble upon a dead body somewhere and solve the murder. But this time, Skyler is the target and everyone in this group just happens to randomly have passports so they can go on the cruise last minute, and so Keith can book the cruise as a surprise honeymoon. Yeah, maybe Rodolfo has a passport, since he's an immigrant, and possibly Philip too if he goes with Rodolfo to visit family. But everyone else? That's kind of a stretch. This isn't Europe. Most people here do not have passports, especially when they've never left the state they were born in.
Also, Skyler was pretty dense to the danger he was in. He had an inkling at one point, but then dismissed it, even after Like, really, bro? And there's a last-minute red herring that doesn't make any sense in hindsight at all. Also, Ms. Walsh needed to keep better track of the "him" and "his" in use with all these males characters. It was often not clear who the "him" or "his" was referring to until a sentence or two later.
The story did pick up pretty well once they were on the cruise, and it was funny watching Sid and the SFC attempting the worse undercover surveillance attempt ever, lol. While they might not be the brightest bulbs in the bunch, it was still heartening to see them trying so hard to make sure Skyler got his dream honeymoon. And the author included links to the various stuff in the book, like their wedding bands, floral arrangements and whatnot. Since I was reading on my Kindle, I didn't bother looking at those links after the first one, but it's cool that she included that if you happen to be reading on device that sees colors.
I remember barely anything from the previous books, but thankfully, there were incredibly helpful exposition to remind me when needed. But that did mean that I wasn't fully invested in the first half with all their friends and family and the school kids. I didn't like Keith's friends much, especially Tamika, who was so stereotypically black I nearly eye rolled my eyeballs out of my head. And I don't find it amusing at all that she had zero manners whatsoever. All these characters have over the top tendencies, but that was going too far into tasteless territory for me. But I did really like the little moment between Skyler and his dad.
This was a fun series, and I was rather bummed that Joel Leslie never did the narration for this one. I've soured on him a bit over the years, but he does these characters so well, I could still here his voices for them while I was reading.
March 16, 2018
3.75 stars rounded up
I couldn't believe that Skyler was getting married -- and actually went through with it all the way until the honeymoon! Even when Skyler sort of having a panic attack over the fact that he would spend the rest of his life with Keith but I thought he did really well handling everything. Seriously, so much growing up have been happening with him for the past several books, I felt proud of him.
It doesn't mean that Stone Cold Foxe is all about wedding and doesn't offer its own mystery. Amidst the wedding preparation, it appears that Skyler gains his own stalker!
At first I thought that the mishaps that happened to him was universe's own signs for Skyler to postpone the wedding -- apparently I wasn't as convinced as Skyler that he would really walk down the aisle, sorry Skyler! -- but then I realized it was something more sinister!! I was happy that Keith and the rest of the SFC posse, plus Sydney, were able to find the person responsible.
All in all, it was a good read ... and I totally can't wait to read the next book. Because it appeared that the story would be a cold case murder. THAT always perks me up :)
EDITED ON MARCH 2018
Based on the author's newsletter, apparently this is the LAST book of the series.
I couldn't believe that Skyler was getting married -- and actually went through with it all the way until the honeymoon! Even when Skyler sort of having a panic attack over the fact that he would spend the rest of his life with Keith but I thought he did really well handling everything. Seriously, so much growing up have been happening with him for the past several books, I felt proud of him.
It doesn't mean that Stone Cold Foxe is all about wedding and doesn't offer its own mystery. Amidst the wedding preparation, it appears that Skyler gains his own stalker!
At first I thought that the mishaps that happened to him was universe's own signs for Skyler to postpone the wedding -- apparently I wasn't as convinced as Skyler that he would really walk down the aisle, sorry Skyler! -- but then I realized it was something more sinister!! I was happy that Keith and the rest of the SFC posse, plus Sydney, were able to find the person responsible.
All in all, it was a good read ... and I totally can't wait to read the next book. Because it appeared that the story would be a cold case murder. THAT always perks me up :)
EDITED ON MARCH 2018
Based on the author's newsletter, apparently this is the LAST book of the series.
August 4, 2017
I really love this series and this was another great addition. I even found it less over the top than previous books:) And I’m glad to know that there will be another one to look forward to!
June 10, 2017
5⭐️. Great as usual. Super fan of Haley Walsh. I never miss a Skylar Foxe mystery. The continuation of the series picks up where Crazy Like a Foxe left off. If you follow this series be sure you read this one, you won't be disappointed. No spoilers here just read!
October 15, 2017
Stone Cold Foxe
By Haley Walsh
Foxe Press, 2017
Four stars
Keith Fletcher and Skyler Foxe get married. It seemed inevitable, right? But, as we know, Skyler is only 26, and since starting college (which I assume means at 18) has been a committed slut (no shaming, just fact) and happily so. But Keith Fletcher, handsome hairy jock to Skyler’s pretty tow-headed twink, dropped into Skyler’s life and changed all that.
One of the leitmotifs of this entire series has always been that Skyler slept around. His best friends are all guys he’s been with. It is not only a running joke, but something that continues to make Keith squirm. Despite the prejudices of inland California, and his mother’s initial aversion to his orientation, Skyler has been able to be who he is. He is out and proud. With Keith it seems that Skyler has also become someone different from who he’d been previously.
Impulsive and headstrong, it is Skyler who asked Keith to marry him as the sort-of cliffhanger at the end of the last book. These two have been through an enormous amount in the year they’ve known each other. Why would Skyler’s sudden wish to tie the knot with his favorite football coach be a surprise? Isn’t more than eight years of “never sleeping alone” enough? Isn’t Keith enough to make Skyler want to settle down?
This is such a twenty-first century dilemma for gay men. Or is it? Settling down. Monogamy. Giving up sexual freedom for a different kind of contentment. These are issues that gay men have faced forever, regardless of the cultural and legal context in which they lived. Fear made men more eager to pair up in the bad old days – if they weren’t too afraid to be spotted as a couple. AIDS also caused a seismic shift toward monogamous pairing among gay men in the 1980s (I know, I lived it). That was just another kind of fear. Skyler and Keith face an entirely different dilemma: just because you can, do you want to?
Haley Walsh is not generally digging deep in her charming, fast-paced, and amusing novels. They’re more sit-coms than romances. Skyler is a bit of Jessica Fletcher—or maybe Will and Grace meets Murder, She Wrote. His mind is sharp and curious, and he can’t help but try to figure out mysteries when they drop in his lap. This time, he’s a little distracted by wedding plans, and doesn’t notice right away when something wicked his way comes.
The presence of Skyler’s closest and dearest, including his forever-bestie Sidney, has been a constant throughout this series. Sidney is not Ethel to his Lucy so much as Jiminy Cricket to his Pinocchio. In this book, we also get weightier presence for his parents, Cynthia and Dale. This matters, because there are big issues about life and love being raised here. It’s been fun all along, but now is a pivotal moment. Because, you know, the wedding.
Weddings are usually the romantic terminus on a love story, letting the curtain fall on the Happily Ever After. But no, Walsh does something that sort of blew me away, because I didn’t expect it to be effective. She gives us the entire wedding in painful detail. And not only does it work, it’s powerful and beautiful. I was moved to tears several times. This is the moment when all of the nonsense in all of the previous books comes into focus, and we realize how all these people have affected Skyler over the years. Suddenly Skyler looks in the metaphorical mirror and sees someone who looks the same, but in fact is not the same. But better.
I will say that the honeymoon hijinks got a little broad in their comedy after the beauty of the protracted wedding sequence. The bad guy almost seemed, well, perfunctory. But it doesn’t much matter. Walsh plays it rather coy with the sex until the honeymoon, too, and I confess that I was ready for a little Skyler and Keith one-on-one. It’s an excellent example of using sex with skill in the course of a narrative, rather than just tossing it around like croutons in a bland salad.
I am glad this is not the end of the Foxe novels. We get to see the after of the HEA. How can that not be fascinating?
By Haley Walsh
Foxe Press, 2017
Four stars
Keith Fletcher and Skyler Foxe get married. It seemed inevitable, right? But, as we know, Skyler is only 26, and since starting college (which I assume means at 18) has been a committed slut (no shaming, just fact) and happily so. But Keith Fletcher, handsome hairy jock to Skyler’s pretty tow-headed twink, dropped into Skyler’s life and changed all that.
One of the leitmotifs of this entire series has always been that Skyler slept around. His best friends are all guys he’s been with. It is not only a running joke, but something that continues to make Keith squirm. Despite the prejudices of inland California, and his mother’s initial aversion to his orientation, Skyler has been able to be who he is. He is out and proud. With Keith it seems that Skyler has also become someone different from who he’d been previously.
Impulsive and headstrong, it is Skyler who asked Keith to marry him as the sort-of cliffhanger at the end of the last book. These two have been through an enormous amount in the year they’ve known each other. Why would Skyler’s sudden wish to tie the knot with his favorite football coach be a surprise? Isn’t more than eight years of “never sleeping alone” enough? Isn’t Keith enough to make Skyler want to settle down?
This is such a twenty-first century dilemma for gay men. Or is it? Settling down. Monogamy. Giving up sexual freedom for a different kind of contentment. These are issues that gay men have faced forever, regardless of the cultural and legal context in which they lived. Fear made men more eager to pair up in the bad old days – if they weren’t too afraid to be spotted as a couple. AIDS also caused a seismic shift toward monogamous pairing among gay men in the 1980s (I know, I lived it). That was just another kind of fear. Skyler and Keith face an entirely different dilemma: just because you can, do you want to?
Haley Walsh is not generally digging deep in her charming, fast-paced, and amusing novels. They’re more sit-coms than romances. Skyler is a bit of Jessica Fletcher—or maybe Will and Grace meets Murder, She Wrote. His mind is sharp and curious, and he can’t help but try to figure out mysteries when they drop in his lap. This time, he’s a little distracted by wedding plans, and doesn’t notice right away when something wicked his way comes.
The presence of Skyler’s closest and dearest, including his forever-bestie Sidney, has been a constant throughout this series. Sidney is not Ethel to his Lucy so much as Jiminy Cricket to his Pinocchio. In this book, we also get weightier presence for his parents, Cynthia and Dale. This matters, because there are big issues about life and love being raised here. It’s been fun all along, but now is a pivotal moment. Because, you know, the wedding.
Weddings are usually the romantic terminus on a love story, letting the curtain fall on the Happily Ever After. But no, Walsh does something that sort of blew me away, because I didn’t expect it to be effective. She gives us the entire wedding in painful detail. And not only does it work, it’s powerful and beautiful. I was moved to tears several times. This is the moment when all of the nonsense in all of the previous books comes into focus, and we realize how all these people have affected Skyler over the years. Suddenly Skyler looks in the metaphorical mirror and sees someone who looks the same, but in fact is not the same. But better.
I will say that the honeymoon hijinks got a little broad in their comedy after the beauty of the protracted wedding sequence. The bad guy almost seemed, well, perfunctory. But it doesn’t much matter. Walsh plays it rather coy with the sex until the honeymoon, too, and I confess that I was ready for a little Skyler and Keith one-on-one. It’s an excellent example of using sex with skill in the course of a narrative, rather than just tossing it around like croutons in a bland salad.
I am glad this is not the end of the Foxe novels. We get to see the after of the HEA. How can that not be fascinating?
July 23, 2017
If you like fun little mysteries, with lovable characters, and haven’t started this series, I encourage you to give it a shot. Are some of the plotlines a little unrealistic? Yes. I mean, hello, a high school English teacher who manages to stumble upon and solve several murders over the course of seven books, taking place over one year span???? Definitely have to give probability some leeway. But I’ll be honest, you know those series/books that are your go-to books that have the perfect mix of fun and serious? Those ones that are like an old friend when you aren’t in the mood to try something new, or maybe are in a little reading slump and just need a comfort read? Those ones that take you to a happy place every time? I have very few of those, but The Skyler Foxe Mysteries is one of them, books or audio, it is one of those series that just puts me in a cheerful mood.
I couldn’t wait to see what would happen after the ending of book six, and Stone Cold Foxe literally picks up right where it left off. I’ll admit I was surprised by the first chapter. Getting insight to Keith and his feelings on that kind of level was definitely new, and I was glad for it. You can’t go through what Skyler and Keith have and not come away unaffected. It really started the tone for the book in the perfect way.
This book had a different pacing and focus than I am used to. It was a nice little change as we accompany Skyler on his emotional rollercoaster of wedding planning and realizing the leap he is taking. I laughed at his reality checks and dawning realizations on what changes would be made. In true Skyler fashion he has freak outs, would rather ask forgiveness than permission, and is mentally all over the place. Though his focus is more where it should be (on his fiancé and upcoming nuptials), this wouldn’t be a mystery if there wasn’t a… well—mystery. So have no fear; despite the focus being more on Skyler and his crazy wedding/honeymoon shenanigans, there is a nice little whodunnit thrown in for the SFC. Of course, they all get up to their antics and lucky for Skyler, the Scooby Gang has his back, even if it means following him to his honeymoon!
Do you want to know what makes this entire series for me? Well, I am gonna tell you; by far its the SFC. The books are more than just about Skyler. We have accompanied his whole crew as they have matured and found themselves and their own individual happiness. They each have such distinct personalities and add something to the dynamic of the group. Phillip, always trying to be the voice of reason and point out all the ways things can—and probably will—go wrong, but can never say no when it comes down to it. Jaime and his excitement and jubilance, often encouraging the crazy, and Skyler’s go-to when he wants someone he can count on. Rodolfo, with his always over-the-top reactions and dramatic personality, but with such a soft heart and supportive of Skyler in his shenanigans. Dave and his down-to-earth personality, often the logical one but willing to throw caution out the window and jump into the fire with both feet. Sidney and her mother-hen ways, calling Skyler on his BS but will turn around and take him drinking and dancing, or just be the shoulder he needs and the voice of reason when he needs it. And obviously Keith, poor endearing Keith, who loves Skyler for all he is and all his quirky qualities, who gets Skyler in a way no one else really does, who sees the true character of Skyler and his loyal personality. So, because I love all of the other characters, I have to admit I am really into the fact we are starting to get to experience different characters’ POVs, and getting a different voice and perspective, to see how those close to him truly feel, their affection and need to protect him.
Stone Cold Foxe is another exciting adventure for the SFC. With a great mix of quirky and fun, with a little mystery thrown in, I can’t wait for the next book to see what is in store for Skyler, Keith and the SFC.
Reviewed by Lindsey for The Novel Approach
I couldn’t wait to see what would happen after the ending of book six, and Stone Cold Foxe literally picks up right where it left off. I’ll admit I was surprised by the first chapter. Getting insight to Keith and his feelings on that kind of level was definitely new, and I was glad for it. You can’t go through what Skyler and Keith have and not come away unaffected. It really started the tone for the book in the perfect way.
This book had a different pacing and focus than I am used to. It was a nice little change as we accompany Skyler on his emotional rollercoaster of wedding planning and realizing the leap he is taking. I laughed at his reality checks and dawning realizations on what changes would be made. In true Skyler fashion he has freak outs, would rather ask forgiveness than permission, and is mentally all over the place. Though his focus is more where it should be (on his fiancé and upcoming nuptials), this wouldn’t be a mystery if there wasn’t a… well—mystery. So have no fear; despite the focus being more on Skyler and his crazy wedding/honeymoon shenanigans, there is a nice little whodunnit thrown in for the SFC. Of course, they all get up to their antics and lucky for Skyler, the Scooby Gang has his back, even if it means following him to his honeymoon!
Do you want to know what makes this entire series for me? Well, I am gonna tell you; by far its the SFC. The books are more than just about Skyler. We have accompanied his whole crew as they have matured and found themselves and their own individual happiness. They each have such distinct personalities and add something to the dynamic of the group. Phillip, always trying to be the voice of reason and point out all the ways things can—and probably will—go wrong, but can never say no when it comes down to it. Jaime and his excitement and jubilance, often encouraging the crazy, and Skyler’s go-to when he wants someone he can count on. Rodolfo, with his always over-the-top reactions and dramatic personality, but with such a soft heart and supportive of Skyler in his shenanigans. Dave and his down-to-earth personality, often the logical one but willing to throw caution out the window and jump into the fire with both feet. Sidney and her mother-hen ways, calling Skyler on his BS but will turn around and take him drinking and dancing, or just be the shoulder he needs and the voice of reason when he needs it. And obviously Keith, poor endearing Keith, who loves Skyler for all he is and all his quirky qualities, who gets Skyler in a way no one else really does, who sees the true character of Skyler and his loyal personality. So, because I love all of the other characters, I have to admit I am really into the fact we are starting to get to experience different characters’ POVs, and getting a different voice and perspective, to see how those close to him truly feel, their affection and need to protect him.
Stone Cold Foxe is another exciting adventure for the SFC. With a great mix of quirky and fun, with a little mystery thrown in, I can’t wait for the next book to see what is in store for Skyler, Keith and the SFC.
Reviewed by Lindsey for The Novel Approach
June 22, 2017
4.25 stars
I am a huge fan of this series mainly because of characters.
I love not only Skyler&Keith but also SFC, the school kids and of course Sidney&Mark :)
I'm thrilled that there will be more!
I am a huge fan of this series mainly because of characters.
I love not only Skyler&Keith but also SFC, the school kids and of course Sidney&Mark :)
I'm thrilled that there will be more!
December 26, 2018
4.5 stars
January 2, 2024
Whilst it stretched credibility for Skylar the party-going twink to consider much less agree to getting married less than 2 years into getting together with the far more matured Keith, the juxtaposition of wedding-related plot-lines with the murder attempts on his life was mostly well done. The final denouement of the killer whilst on a cruise-liner honeymoon amidst undercover ops by the entire Skylar-f&@k Club membership and bestie Sidney took things to a whole new cray-cray level. And to think there's possibly a couple more planned installments to this series!
June 17, 2017
One of my favorite couples, beautiful wedding, amusing SFC, and a sprinkle of mystery. I read it in one sitting, chuckling several times over the characters' antics, and getting misty eyed over the wedding ceremony. And now I can't wait to read the next book!
July 10, 2017
Review for BookWinked
Skyler Foxe is back in this fun, sweet, romantic and mysterious new adventure of Skyler and his merry band! This time it’s not just wedding bells that seem to dodge Skyler’s steps, but he also needs to stay one step ahead of a crazy stalker that doesn’t have Skyler’s best interest at heart.
This seventh instalment in the contemporary mystery series picks up right where Crazy Like a Foxe leaves off. In typical Skyler style, Skyler popped “THE” question and now he has to own up to it. What follows creates a new layer for both Skyler’s character, but also Keith’s. We get more insights into what makes them tick and motivates them. Especially Skyler. We already knew about most of them, but this story creates another dimension. I certainly liked that.
It’s one very sweet story, but I liked that there was not just a wedding to focus on. It might have become a little too sticky sweet otherwise. Although the mystery was not as big as it was in previous books, it was still there and nicely done too.
Stone Cold Foxe brought the series to a new height with some solid writing, humour, a little angst, romance (that wedding!!!) and the SFC trying to be helpful and not always succeeding. Although that cake… mmmm.
Fans of the series will love this new instalment of the Skyler Foxe series and if you haven’t read it yet, go get it now
Skyler Foxe is back in this fun, sweet, romantic and mysterious new adventure of Skyler and his merry band! This time it’s not just wedding bells that seem to dodge Skyler’s steps, but he also needs to stay one step ahead of a crazy stalker that doesn’t have Skyler’s best interest at heart.
This seventh instalment in the contemporary mystery series picks up right where Crazy Like a Foxe leaves off. In typical Skyler style, Skyler popped “THE” question and now he has to own up to it. What follows creates a new layer for both Skyler’s character, but also Keith’s. We get more insights into what makes them tick and motivates them. Especially Skyler. We already knew about most of them, but this story creates another dimension. I certainly liked that.
It’s one very sweet story, but I liked that there was not just a wedding to focus on. It might have become a little too sticky sweet otherwise. Although the mystery was not as big as it was in previous books, it was still there and nicely done too.
Stone Cold Foxe brought the series to a new height with some solid writing, humour, a little angst, romance (that wedding!!!) and the SFC trying to be helpful and not always succeeding. Although that cake… mmmm.
Fans of the series will love this new instalment of the Skyler Foxe series and if you haven’t read it yet, go get it now
June 29, 2017
Not Quite Done
I would have thought that a book in which Skyler and Keith finally decide to get married would end this very hit-or-miss series, but apparently we have more to look forward to. That may be good for die-hard fans, but as far as I'm concerned, this one puts everything right between these two incongruous lovers.
There are wide swaths of conversations among all the usual characters here--all of Skyler's friends and family, his students, and especially between Skyler and Keith. That there is still someone out there trying to kill Skyler, which triggers a wildly plotted and not so convincing denouement, is in the end, surprising, but also for this crowd quite appropriate.
I have always liked Keith more than Skyler, but in this one Skyler moves the needle a bit to 60-40 in Keith's favor. I am not sure I want to pursue any more.
I would have thought that a book in which Skyler and Keith finally decide to get married would end this very hit-or-miss series, but apparently we have more to look forward to. That may be good for die-hard fans, but as far as I'm concerned, this one puts everything right between these two incongruous lovers.
There are wide swaths of conversations among all the usual characters here--all of Skyler's friends and family, his students, and especially between Skyler and Keith. That there is still someone out there trying to kill Skyler, which triggers a wildly plotted and not so convincing denouement, is in the end, surprising, but also for this crowd quite appropriate.
I have always liked Keith more than Skyler, but in this one Skyler moves the needle a bit to 60-40 in Keith's favor. I am not sure I want to pursue any more.
June 30, 2017
I love this series by Haley Walsh and have no trouble in recommending them to others.
I own both the ebooks and the audio books and have both reread and relistened to them.
Skyler sends me crazy sometimes but he is such a delight I have no problem in forgiving him. Keith feels the same, I think.
The guys get married in this book but it is not the end for them. Although Haley has said there is an end to the series fortunately it has not happened yet.
I'm hanging out for the audiobook of this title and the next book in the series.
I own both the ebooks and the audio books and have both reread and relistened to them.
Skyler sends me crazy sometimes but he is such a delight I have no problem in forgiving him. Keith feels the same, I think.
The guys get married in this book but it is not the end for them. Although Haley has said there is an end to the series fortunately it has not happened yet.
I'm hanging out for the audiobook of this title and the next book in the series.
July 21, 2017
Another fun and wonderful story in this series - can't wait for the next one!
February 6, 2022
always fun
Drama on the high seas. The SFC is on the case. Another fun story with great established characters. 4.0 for hot tubs.
Drama on the high seas. The SFC is on the case. Another fun story with great established characters. 4.0 for hot tubs.
June 19, 2022
3.75 stars
September 20, 2024
4.5 stars
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