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Murder and Mayhem #0.5
Cops and Comix
A Murder and Mayhem Short
It’s all fun and games until someone leaves a dead body on the floor.
Life for comic book store owner Alex Martin usually runs to the mundane. Sure, he has a regular influx of geeks and freaks, but for the most part, it’s a familiar weird. That all changes when he opens up Planet X Comics one morning and finds a corpse in the middle of his shop.
When Detective James Castillo is called in to investigate, Alex is torn between wanting to climb the man like a tree and giving him a wide berth. Luckily for Alex, the handsome detective is just as interested in him—as a suspect in the murder.
Previously published in Grand Adventures by Dreamspinner Press, March 2014.
It’s all fun and games until someone leaves a dead body on the floor.
Life for comic book store owner Alex Martin usually runs to the mundane. Sure, he has a regular influx of geeks and freaks, but for the most part, it’s a familiar weird. That all changes when he opens up Planet X Comics one morning and finds a corpse in the middle of his shop.
When Detective James Castillo is called in to investigate, Alex is torn between wanting to climb the man like a tree and giving him a wide berth. Luckily for Alex, the handsome detective is just as interested in him—as a suspect in the murder.
Previously published in Grand Adventures by Dreamspinner Press, March 2014.
38 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 16, 2018
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Rhys Ford
79 books1,890 followersRhys Ford is an award-winning author with several long-running LGBT+ mystery, thriller, paranormal, and urban fantasy series and is a two-time LAMBDA finalist and a multiple Gold and Silver Medalist by the Florida Authors and Publishers President’s Book Awards. She is published by Dreamspinner Press, DSP Publications and Rogue Firebird Press.
She shares the house with Harley, a gray tuxedo with a flower on her face, Badger, a disgruntled former alley cat, and Gojira, a mercurial Tabico as well as a ginger cairn terrorist named Gus. Rhys is also enslaved to the upkeep of a 1979 Pontiac Firebird named Tengu and enjoys murdering make-believe people.
She shares the house with Harley, a gray tuxedo with a flower on her face, Badger, a disgruntled former alley cat, and Gojira, a mercurial Tabico as well as a ginger cairn terrorist named Gus. Rhys is also enslaved to the upkeep of a 1979 Pontiac Firebird named Tengu and enjoys murdering make-believe people.
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October 31, 2018
It's a bit of Murder and Mayham...
'Cops and Comix' is a short story taken from Rhys Ford's world of 'Murder and Mayham' but what it's not about is Rook and Dante. This is a story about Rook's cousin Alex Martin and how he and homicide officer James Castillo came to be a couple and can I just say 'I love Rook and Dante' but these two have popped up in both of the 'Murder and Mayham' books...especially in the 'Tramps and Thieves' and I knew for sure that I wanted to know more about this pairing...they're adorable.
It seems that as well as being cousins...well being cousins and apparently a weakness for men in uniform, Rook and Alex have something else in common and it's a bit more lethal because it's murder...that's right both of these seem to attract murder and that's how Alex ends up on James's radar.
James knows as soon as he sees Alex that he wants to know him better...on a more personal level but there's a murder that needs to be solved first and once that's done...look out Alex because James is a man who knows what he wants.
There was only one thing about this story that bothered me and that was the fact that the more I read the more I liked and for me it just all ended too soon and I really would love more Alex and James. I think these two are every bit as adorable as Rook and Dante but in a very different way and if there's a book in the offing for them I want it...yes, I'm making grabby hands just in case.
Unsurprisingly the one thing I can say for sure is that if Rhys Ford writes it...I want to read it.
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An ARC of 'Cops and Comix' was graciously provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
'Cops and Comix' is a short story taken from Rhys Ford's world of 'Murder and Mayham' but what it's not about is Rook and Dante. This is a story about Rook's cousin Alex Martin and how he and homicide officer James Castillo came to be a couple and can I just say 'I love Rook and Dante' but these two have popped up in both of the 'Murder and Mayham' books...especially in the 'Tramps and Thieves' and I knew for sure that I wanted to know more about this pairing...they're adorable.
It seems that as well as being cousins...well being cousins and apparently a weakness for men in uniform, Rook and Alex have something else in common and it's a bit more lethal because it's murder...that's right both of these seem to attract murder and that's how Alex ends up on James's radar.
James knows as soon as he sees Alex that he wants to know him better...on a more personal level but there's a murder that needs to be solved first and once that's done...look out Alex because James is a man who knows what he wants.
There was only one thing about this story that bothered me and that was the fact that the more I read the more I liked and for me it just all ended too soon and I really would love more Alex and James. I think these two are every bit as adorable as Rook and Dante but in a very different way and if there's a book in the offing for them I want it...yes, I'm making grabby hands just in case.
Unsurprisingly the one thing I can say for sure is that if Rhys Ford writes it...I want to read it.
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An ARC of 'Cops and Comix' was graciously provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
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November 22, 2018
I thoroughly enjoyed both ‘Murder and Mayhem’ and ‘Tramps and Thieves’, so I was ready to give ‘Cops and Comix’ all the love.
Unfortunately, this short read fell below my expectations.
In this prequel to the Murder and Mayhem series, we’re shown how Rook’s cousin, Alex Martin, got together with his homicide detective, James Castillo.
The lovebirds were secondary characters in Rook and Dante’s story, so I was looking forward to finding out how they became an item.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, Alex and James were thrown together like most of Rhys Ford’s couples - through a case of murder and being at the wrong place at the wrong time.
In this case, Alex comes in to work one morning to find a decomposing body in the middle of his comic book store. James is the detective assigned to the case.
From the moment they met, sparks fly. Neither man would say no to getting in the other’s pants. And James, brash as he is, makes no secret about his interest.
So it was great set up. Except for one thing - Rhys Ford tried to fit her usual formula into a very limited number of pages. And as someone who loves Rhys’ formula of murder and grand romance, ‘Cops and Comix’ just felt rushed and unfinished.
I barely got a feel for either the romance or the murder mystery before it was over.
I know I would have loved James and Alex’s story if it was a full-length read, but there was just too much happening here for such a short story.
Unfortunately, this short read fell below my expectations.
In this prequel to the Murder and Mayhem series, we’re shown how Rook’s cousin, Alex Martin, got together with his homicide detective, James Castillo.
The lovebirds were secondary characters in Rook and Dante’s story, so I was looking forward to finding out how they became an item.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, Alex and James were thrown together like most of Rhys Ford’s couples - through a case of murder and being at the wrong place at the wrong time.
In this case, Alex comes in to work one morning to find a decomposing body in the middle of his comic book store. James is the detective assigned to the case.
From the moment they met, sparks fly. Neither man would say no to getting in the other’s pants. And James, brash as he is, makes no secret about his interest.
So it was great set up. Except for one thing - Rhys Ford tried to fit her usual formula into a very limited number of pages. And as someone who loves Rhys’ formula of murder and grand romance, ‘Cops and Comix’ just felt rushed and unfinished.
I barely got a feel for either the romance or the murder mystery before it was over.
I know I would have loved James and Alex’s story if it was a full-length read, but there was just too much happening here for such a short story.
October 28, 2018
3.5 stars rounded up!
This was a cute, quick read that I would have given a full 4 stars to if it wasn't for that ending. Why?! Are we going to get a full length novel with these two or will it bleed into Rook and Dante's next book? Idk, but that ending frustrated the hell out of me.
But James and Alex were adorable as hell together and had great chemistry, so I rounded up for that, because they certainly caught my interest and I wanted so much more of them! Alex was sweet and adorable and James was kind and gentle. They fit so well together.
But Alex found a dead body in his shop, and once James finishes investigating it, he asks Alex out and they start dating - only, things aren't over yet, as more than just the one body turns up in Alex's shop. But we don't get answers to anything after the first body's case is done. So I guess we'll just have to wait and see? I hope so!
***ARC generously provided by the Alpha Book Club in exchange for an honest review***
This was a cute, quick read that I would have given a full 4 stars to if it wasn't for that ending. Why?! Are we going to get a full length novel with these two or will it bleed into Rook and Dante's next book? Idk, but that ending frustrated the hell out of me.
But James and Alex were adorable as hell together and had great chemistry, so I rounded up for that, because they certainly caught my interest and I wanted so much more of them! Alex was sweet and adorable and James was kind and gentle. They fit so well together.
But Alex found a dead body in his shop, and once James finishes investigating it, he asks Alex out and they start dating - only, things aren't over yet, as more than just the one body turns up in Alex's shop. But we don't get answers to anything after the first body's case is done. So I guess we'll just have to wait and see? I hope so!
***ARC generously provided by the Alpha Book Club in exchange for an honest review***
November 19, 2018
I love the Murder and Mayhem series and couldn't wait to read the story about how Alex and James met, to get a bit more backstory into a universe I love so much.
For Alex Martin strange is kind of the norm. What else could it be when he runs a comic shop where the geeks and wonderfully weird comes knocking on a daily basis. But when he finds a dead body on the floor of his shop he knows that it was going to be a day he’d never forget. Detective James Castillo is called to the scene of the crime, and as soon as they set eyes on each other, they are goners.
There was a lot of potential to the story. I loved the Alex and James and the plot was interesting and fun at times, but it felt too rushed. I never felt like I got the chance to really get to know our main characters or that they really got a chance to form a connection. It fell a bit flat, and that really hurts me to say, because I *know* that their story could have been a great one. It's all there, but in the end it wasn't quite enough, it needed to be a full length novel.
In the end I'm still glad to have read the story, to know more about Alex and James but at the same time it's not one I'm likely to read again.
A copy of this book was generously provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review
For Alex Martin strange is kind of the norm. What else could it be when he runs a comic shop where the geeks and wonderfully weird comes knocking on a daily basis. But when he finds a dead body on the floor of his shop he knows that it was going to be a day he’d never forget. Detective James Castillo is called to the scene of the crime, and as soon as they set eyes on each other, they are goners.
There was a lot of potential to the story. I loved the Alex and James and the plot was interesting and fun at times, but it felt too rushed. I never felt like I got the chance to really get to know our main characters or that they really got a chance to form a connection. It fell a bit flat, and that really hurts me to say, because I *know* that their story could have been a great one. It's all there, but in the end it wasn't quite enough, it needed to be a full length novel.
In the end I'm still glad to have read the story, to know more about Alex and James but at the same time it's not one I'm likely to read again.
A copy of this book was generously provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review
November 18, 2018
As much as I love some Rhys Ford's got to admit her Murder and Mayhem series hasn't worked for me - that could have a lot to do with this. If you're a fan of that series added context could make the difference.
But I didn't like it. In fact I really disliked the cop.
The story is about 30pages which isn't a lot of space to cover two murders a slow romance and the requisite sex scene. The murders are solved immediately - off-page with zero investigating. I'd not expect great depth from a novella but it was so fast it left me thinking 'is that it?' and wondering what the point of reading on was.
The romance is uncomfortably insta-insta without enough time to develop the characters beyond one being rich and owning a cat while the other wears tight clothes while investigating and is overbearing at best, boorish at worse. At halfway James has an opinion and I had to stop to incorporate that James was in fact Detective Castillo. His attitude could translate to Sinner's Kane's confidence but there's not enough pages to soften it and Alex is too weak drawn as a counterpart, he lacks Miki's fire. At the end I didn't even know if he likes comics. They were declaring love but I was left cold.
Sadly a big fail for me. One for fans of the series I think. Was going to give the series another shot but think I'll stick to her others.
But I didn't like it. In fact I really disliked the cop.
The story is about 30pages which isn't a lot of space to cover two murders a slow romance and the requisite sex scene. The murders are solved immediately - off-page with zero investigating. I'd not expect great depth from a novella but it was so fast it left me thinking 'is that it?' and wondering what the point of reading on was.
The romance is uncomfortably insta-insta without enough time to develop the characters beyond one being rich and owning a cat while the other wears tight clothes while investigating and is overbearing at best, boorish at worse. At halfway James has an opinion and I had to stop to incorporate that James was in fact Detective Castillo. His attitude could translate to Sinner's Kane's confidence but there's not enough pages to soften it and Alex is too weak drawn as a counterpart, he lacks Miki's fire. At the end I didn't even know if he likes comics. They were declaring love but I was left cold.
Sadly a big fail for me. One for fans of the series I think. Was going to give the series another shot but think I'll stick to her others.
March 22, 2019
This was cute short story about how Alex Martin, Rook's cousin, met the love of his life James Castillo, a police detective. Since I already love LA and those who inhabit it aka Dante and Rook plus I was always curious about Alex, I did enjoy this little snippet. It was full of fun, unexpected turns and a bit of awkward romance. It's hard to make a short story stand on its own, and mostly I loved what Ms Ford came up with. I just needed a bit more to love it. It felt slightly rushed in the end. I just needed 5 extra pages to the story to make it complete. Otherwise I can't wait for more adventures the geeky residents of LA have to offer!
November 16, 2018
3.75 Stars
This book is super short only like 40 pages or so. But it was really cute. I enjoyed reading it and I really liked the characters. The ending was a little abrupt and open-ended so I am not quite sure how that will factor into the “series” this book belongs to, but hopefully that means we will get to see more of these two (I have yet to read the Murder and Mayhem series, so don’t hold that against me. Lol).
Alex was adorably geeky with his own comic shop, and James was his perfect opposite match being a Homicide detective. It was super weird that dead bodies kept showing up around Alex, but perfect that James was there to make sure he was ok with everything that kept happening. The two guys had great chemistry together for it being such a short book. I really just wanted more of these two. I will be adding this full series to my To-Read list.
*** Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie by Dreamspinner Press for my reading pleasure, a review wasn't a requirement. ***
This book is super short only like 40 pages or so. But it was really cute. I enjoyed reading it and I really liked the characters. The ending was a little abrupt and open-ended so I am not quite sure how that will factor into the “series” this book belongs to, but hopefully that means we will get to see more of these two (I have yet to read the Murder and Mayhem series, so don’t hold that against me. Lol).
Alex was adorably geeky with his own comic shop, and James was his perfect opposite match being a Homicide detective. It was super weird that dead bodies kept showing up around Alex, but perfect that James was there to make sure he was ok with everything that kept happening. The two guys had great chemistry together for it being such a short book. I really just wanted more of these two. I will be adding this full series to my To-Read list.
*** Copy provided to Bayou Book Junkie by Dreamspinner Press for my reading pleasure, a review wasn't a requirement. ***
November 10, 2018
Once part of an anthology, I’d never read this or knew of it until Alex appeared briefly in Murder and Mayhem. So, I’m happy I finally got to read Alex’s story. Rhys Ford has packed a novel’s worth of character, plot and sense of place into a very short space without a hitch. There’s dead bodies, an investigation, side characters, love, sex and a happy ending...sort of. Mostly. I mean, Alex and James are happy, it’s someone else with a problem. (No, not any kind of cliffhanger.).
If you haven’t read Murder and Mayhem or its sequel yet, this is a great place to start. This story is not actually connected to the series, so it will stand alone and would be a terrific chance to sample Rhys Ford’s wonderful way with words. Loved it!
If you haven’t read Murder and Mayhem or its sequel yet, this is a great place to start. This story is not actually connected to the series, so it will stand alone and would be a terrific chance to sample Rhys Ford’s wonderful way with words. Loved it!
June 10, 2019
Thoroughly enjoyed this little snippet!! Had to quickly skim Bk1 to see where Alex and Castillo fitted in. Just sorry it wasn't slightly longer so the relationship had a bit more time to show the romance.
December 14, 2018
3.5 Stars
November 25, 2018
I am so happy that Alex and James are in a stand alone release. They have long been one of my happy place re reads. Rhys proves you can mix murder and humour.
November 16, 2018
Absolutely perfect. I love that we finally see how these two come together. It was heat at first sight.
James just has to solve this little case of murder that happened in Alex’s shop first. Once that happens there is no holding them back. A great short read. Now I want more of them. I know they pop up in the other books as Alex is Rooks cousin. But I want one where they are more to the front of the story. Highly recommend this book to all the Murder and Mayhem lovers out there.
ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
James just has to solve this little case of murder that happened in Alex’s shop first. Once that happens there is no holding them back. A great short read. Now I want more of them. I know they pop up in the other books as Alex is Rooks cousin. But I want one where they are more to the front of the story. Highly recommend this book to all the Murder and Mayhem lovers out there.
ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
June 10, 2019
The original premise to the Murder and Meyham series. Love the little twisted humor at the end. Love the series!
January 2, 2019
3.5 Stars
March 8, 2019
Recensione in Anteprima
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4.5 - voto
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“Il campanello alla porta indicò l’ingresso di un altro cliente, ma Alex non alzò la testa dai fumetti che stava riordinando. Aveva appena finito di mettere al loro posto una pila di Lady Death quando Giselle sovrastò la voce stridula della canzone in sottofondo e lo chiamò. L’ispettore Castillo lo salutò con un cenno della testa, seducente come se facesse loro visita regolarmente solo per onorarli della sua presenza. E a giudicare dall’espressione che le aleggiava sul viso, a Giselle non sarebbe dispiaciuto per niente se il bel poliziotto avesse deciso di fare ogni giorno tappa da loro durante i suoi giri. Fu quasi sul punto di allungarle uno degli stracci che usavano per spolverare, in modo che si asciugasse il filo di bava che le colava dalla bocca prima che allagasse completamente il piano del vetro del bancone, ma si trattenne. Principalmente perché serviva di più a lui. Alex non si capacitava di come avesse fatto a scordarsi di quanto l’uomo fosse muscoloso. E sexy. Erano passate tre settimane e si era detto che probabilmente aveva cominciato a immaginarlo più desiderabile di quanto fosse in realtà, conferendogli un alone di sensualità che invece non possedeva.”
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Oggi vi voglio parlare della novella Guardia e Ladri, facente parte della serie di Rhys Ford: Delitti e disastri, che si è rivelata una lettura deliziosa.
Nelle poche pagine di questa novella, l’autrice soddisfa la grande curiosità che avevo sulla storia di Alex e James, personaggi che ho incontrato durante la lettura di Delitti e disastri. Alex è infatti il cugino di Rook, l’unico oltre a lui che ottiene considerazione dal loro ricco nonno che, pur con tanti figli e nipoti, vede solo in loro due personalità in grado di tenergli testa e carattere. Alex, come Rook del resto, non vive alle spalle del nonno, sua madre ha sposato un uomo di grande ingegno e il ragazzo si trova alle spalle un patrimonio non indifferente, ma, nonostante questo, lavora con successo nel suo negozio di fumetti. Ed è proprio una mattina, recandosi al lavoro, che si trova alle prese con un cadavere dentro la sua fumetteria. A capo dell’indagine viene messo il detective Castillo e la sua partner, e per il timido Alex la vita assume tutto un altro significato.
Avevamo conosciuto Alex nel momento in cui Rook aveva avuto bisogno di qualcuno di cui fidarsi per mettere fine a una parte della sua vita, non proprio all’insegna di specchiata onestà. Lui e il cugino si stimano, e scopriamo che Rook ha aiutato più volte Alex nel trovare cimeli particolari e molto rari per i suoi clienti. Al contrario di Rook, Alex ha avuto una vita facile, sempre circondato dal lusso e da due genitori affettuosi, ma non si è mai adagiato sulla ricchezza di famiglia e ha sempre preferito lavorare. Il negozio di fumetti, ereditato dal padre, soddisfa appieno la sua anima nerd, è un ragazzo che non ha mai avuto una relazione seria, e si trova sempre molto imbarazzato quando si trova davanti qualcuno che gli piace. James Castillo è un detective molto affascinante, gay dichiarato, non appena vede il suo testimone decide che a indagine finita troverà il modo di conoscere un po’ meglio quel ragazzo delizioso e impacciato che arrossisce spesso. I loro primi appuntamenti sono estremamente divertenti, e Alex ben presto rivela la stessa originale e pericolosa tendenza del cugino: l’incredibile capacità di trovarsi circondato da cadaveri.
In pochissime pagine la Rhys riesce a intessere una storia completa, molto divertente e non priva di azione, regalandoci anche tenerezza e passione, in compagnia di due gran bei personaggi. È una novella davvero carina e ben scritta. L’unica pecca è la sua brevità, perché Alex e James avrebbero meritato qualche pagina in più, e spero di rivederli nei prossimi capitoli di questa serie davvero intrigante. Sono molto grata alla Dreamspinner di averla tradotta, perché ci permette di conoscere i primi momenti della storia di due personaggi che, pur apparendo fugacemente, sono apparsi subito molto interessanti.
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Lucia63 - per RFS
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4.5 - voto
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“Il campanello alla porta indicò l’ingresso di un altro cliente, ma Alex non alzò la testa dai fumetti che stava riordinando. Aveva appena finito di mettere al loro posto una pila di Lady Death quando Giselle sovrastò la voce stridula della canzone in sottofondo e lo chiamò. L’ispettore Castillo lo salutò con un cenno della testa, seducente come se facesse loro visita regolarmente solo per onorarli della sua presenza. E a giudicare dall’espressione che le aleggiava sul viso, a Giselle non sarebbe dispiaciuto per niente se il bel poliziotto avesse deciso di fare ogni giorno tappa da loro durante i suoi giri. Fu quasi sul punto di allungarle uno degli stracci che usavano per spolverare, in modo che si asciugasse il filo di bava che le colava dalla bocca prima che allagasse completamente il piano del vetro del bancone, ma si trattenne. Principalmente perché serviva di più a lui. Alex non si capacitava di come avesse fatto a scordarsi di quanto l’uomo fosse muscoloso. E sexy. Erano passate tre settimane e si era detto che probabilmente aveva cominciato a immaginarlo più desiderabile di quanto fosse in realtà, conferendogli un alone di sensualità che invece non possedeva.”
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Oggi vi voglio parlare della novella Guardia e Ladri, facente parte della serie di Rhys Ford: Delitti e disastri, che si è rivelata una lettura deliziosa.
Nelle poche pagine di questa novella, l’autrice soddisfa la grande curiosità che avevo sulla storia di Alex e James, personaggi che ho incontrato durante la lettura di Delitti e disastri. Alex è infatti il cugino di Rook, l’unico oltre a lui che ottiene considerazione dal loro ricco nonno che, pur con tanti figli e nipoti, vede solo in loro due personalità in grado di tenergli testa e carattere. Alex, come Rook del resto, non vive alle spalle del nonno, sua madre ha sposato un uomo di grande ingegno e il ragazzo si trova alle spalle un patrimonio non indifferente, ma, nonostante questo, lavora con successo nel suo negozio di fumetti. Ed è proprio una mattina, recandosi al lavoro, che si trova alle prese con un cadavere dentro la sua fumetteria. A capo dell’indagine viene messo il detective Castillo e la sua partner, e per il timido Alex la vita assume tutto un altro significato.
Avevamo conosciuto Alex nel momento in cui Rook aveva avuto bisogno di qualcuno di cui fidarsi per mettere fine a una parte della sua vita, non proprio all’insegna di specchiata onestà. Lui e il cugino si stimano, e scopriamo che Rook ha aiutato più volte Alex nel trovare cimeli particolari e molto rari per i suoi clienti. Al contrario di Rook, Alex ha avuto una vita facile, sempre circondato dal lusso e da due genitori affettuosi, ma non si è mai adagiato sulla ricchezza di famiglia e ha sempre preferito lavorare. Il negozio di fumetti, ereditato dal padre, soddisfa appieno la sua anima nerd, è un ragazzo che non ha mai avuto una relazione seria, e si trova sempre molto imbarazzato quando si trova davanti qualcuno che gli piace. James Castillo è un detective molto affascinante, gay dichiarato, non appena vede il suo testimone decide che a indagine finita troverà il modo di conoscere un po’ meglio quel ragazzo delizioso e impacciato che arrossisce spesso. I loro primi appuntamenti sono estremamente divertenti, e Alex ben presto rivela la stessa originale e pericolosa tendenza del cugino: l’incredibile capacità di trovarsi circondato da cadaveri.
In pochissime pagine la Rhys riesce a intessere una storia completa, molto divertente e non priva di azione, regalandoci anche tenerezza e passione, in compagnia di due gran bei personaggi. È una novella davvero carina e ben scritta. L’unica pecca è la sua brevità, perché Alex e James avrebbero meritato qualche pagina in più, e spero di rivederli nei prossimi capitoli di questa serie davvero intrigante. Sono molto grata alla Dreamspinner di averla tradotta, perché ci permette di conoscere i primi momenti della storia di due personaggi che, pur apparendo fugacemente, sono apparsi subito molto interessanti.
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Lucia63 - per RFS
November 14, 2018
I received an ARC with the agreement that I would post a review.
This was wonderful! Very sweet, it felt a little instalove but that was more down to it being a short story because more time passes than it seems. I loved them together and I'd love to see more of them. I read the first book in this series in 2015 and only vaguely remember it so I didn't remember Alex and James from the book, but this made me want to reread that book and it made me pick up the second in the series so I'd say this is a success.
Great short story full of sweetness and, of course, death and murder, it is a Rhys Ford book after all. 😉 I will definitely reread this when I want a quick smile.
This was wonderful! Very sweet, it felt a little instalove but that was more down to it being a short story because more time passes than it seems. I loved them together and I'd love to see more of them. I read the first book in this series in 2015 and only vaguely remember it so I didn't remember Alex and James from the book, but this made me want to reread that book and it made me pick up the second in the series so I'd say this is a success.
Great short story full of sweetness and, of course, death and murder, it is a Rhys Ford book after all. 😉 I will definitely reread this when I want a quick smile.
November 16, 2018
Comic book store owner Alex Martin cannot be more wrong when he thinks nothing good can come from finding a corpse in his shop…. In fact, something very good comes, in the form of sexy as hell detective James Castillo. Who seems to be very interested in thoroughly investigating all of Martin… If only corpses would stop turning up!!!
This was such a funny, enjoyable little story. Both characters are funny, the mystery compelling, but what I loved above all is the sense of humour prevailing the whole story.
I simply loved it!
This was such a funny, enjoyable little story. Both characters are funny, the mystery compelling, but what I loved above all is the sense of humour prevailing the whole story.
I simply loved it!
November 17, 2018
As much as I freaking LOVE Rook and Dante, I think Alex and James might be REALLY close or even beat them for top couple if I had more time with them. James was so damn sweet and lovable. Alex was so innocent. GAH! LOVE!!! I would LOVE to see more of James and Alex in future books.
I knew that I would love this when I received it as an ARC because it's Ford, but I never thought I'd laugh as much as I did in this short story. James Castillo is definitely swoon worthy! I need more of him as a main character. YUM!
I love this series!
I knew that I would love this when I received it as an ARC because it's Ford, but I never thought I'd laugh as much as I did in this short story. James Castillo is definitely swoon worthy! I need more of him as a main character. YUM!
I love this series!
December 20, 2018
I’d had a sneak peek at Alex as he popped up in Murder and Mayhem so it was great getting to know him better in this short story.
Alex and James had sizzling chemistry and I loved their romance arc, the mystery part was interesting but it was constrained by the length of the story.
Despite being a murder mystery there were definitely laugh out loud moments and I enjoyed every minute reading this.
Short stories are notoriously hard to write and Rhys succeeds admirably at it with the whole story packed into 38 pages.
Well worth a read!
Alex and James had sizzling chemistry and I loved their romance arc, the mystery part was interesting but it was constrained by the length of the story.
Despite being a murder mystery there were definitely laugh out loud moments and I enjoyed every minute reading this.
Short stories are notoriously hard to write and Rhys succeeds admirably at it with the whole story packed into 38 pages.
Well worth a read!
November 15, 2018
A Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words Review
Rating: 3.75 stars out of 5
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Rating: 3.75 stars out of 5
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November 23, 2018
I loved this short story.
I hope we will get another story about them!
I hope we will get another story about them!
September 1, 2019
These 2 deserved a novel!
July 18, 2022
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March 24, 2024
cute but not that interesting. just a very instant interest, a couple cute dates and that's it? but that's as expected from a short novella
November 12, 2018
What's not to love about a sexy homicide detective and a cute, nerdy comic bookstore owner meeting and falling in love over a dead body!
At first glance Alex and James would seem an unlikely pair. Having met over a murder mystery they just click on so many levels. This story is sexy, sweet, just the right amount of snark and delicious!
I gobbled it up and was left wishing for more.
At first glance Alex and James would seem an unlikely pair. Having met over a murder mystery they just click on so many levels. This story is sexy, sweet, just the right amount of snark and delicious!
I gobbled it up and was left wishing for more.
July 28, 2022
3⭐️
Nice beginning to a series,
Nice beginning to a series,
November 3, 2018
I have not read Murder and Mayhem nor Tramps and Thieves, but after reading Cops and Comix, I went and bought them. Totally not necessary to read Murder/Mayhem or Tramps/Thieves first – Cops and Comix precedes both.
This was a quick, fun and sweet read. At 34ish pages, not much I can say about the plot without giving something away. What I enjoyed most about this, is there is a plot, and the romance slides nicely into the murder mystery.
I also appreciated the author maintaining a healthy dose of realism in the romance – Alex is trying to run a business, James works wonky hours as a detective. They must fit in their dates around both schedules. And I loved how their dates are like real life – awkward, endearing, full of ‘getting to know you’ angst, all the little things that are fun to read about.
As I noted, this is a short story. So my review by necessity is going to be short. If you’re curious about the Murder and Mayhem series, this is a great way to take a sip and see if the books would be to your liking.
This was a quick, fun and sweet read. At 34ish pages, not much I can say about the plot without giving something away. What I enjoyed most about this, is there is a plot, and the romance slides nicely into the murder mystery.
I also appreciated the author maintaining a healthy dose of realism in the romance – Alex is trying to run a business, James works wonky hours as a detective. They must fit in their dates around both schedules. And I loved how their dates are like real life – awkward, endearing, full of ‘getting to know you’ angst, all the little things that are fun to read about.
As I noted, this is a short story. So my review by necessity is going to be short. If you’re curious about the Murder and Mayhem series, this is a great way to take a sip and see if the books would be to your liking.
November 18, 2018
I love a good whodunit, although Rhys, you're going to need to expand this story because there's just too much good in here! This was such a fun, slightly gory, escape into pop culture, with a ton of laughs, and a sweet romance. James and Alex are great together, and their first date is a laugh out loud moment, and I so want to see more, more, more of this story.
Please find my full review at Rainbow Book Reviews
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