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Merrychurch Mysteries #1
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Jonathon de Mountford a décidé de se rendre au village de Merrychurch pour passer un peu de temps avec son oncle Dominic, mais son séjour commence mal quand celui-ci oublie de venir le récupérer à la gare. Quand Jonathon retrouve le corps de son oncle sans vie dans son bureau, à la suite de ce qui semble être une chute, son monde se retrouve bouleversé. D’une part, il est l’héritier du manoir. D’autre part, il n’est pas si sûr que ce soit un simple accident. Il se met en tête de prouver sa théorie avec l’aide de Mike Tattersall, propriétaire du pub local – si tant est qu’il puisse se concentrer assez longtemps sans être distrait par la beauté de cet homme.
Ensemble, ils établissent une liste – de plus en plus longue – rassemblant les personnes qui avaient une raison d’en vouloir à Dominic. Quand la situation prend un tournant inattendu, les détectives amateurs restent perplexes. Pour compliquer les choses, l’inspecteur de police qui est envoyé pour résoudre cette affaire est la dernière personne que Mike a envie de voir, surtout quand il leur demande de ne pas fourrer leur nez dans cette enquête.
Autant dresser un drap rouge devant un taureau…
Ensemble, ils établissent une liste – de plus en plus longue – rassemblant les personnes qui avaient une raison d’en vouloir à Dominic. Quand la situation prend un tournant inattendu, les détectives amateurs restent perplexes. Pour compliquer les choses, l’inspecteur de police qui est envoyé pour résoudre cette affaire est la dernière personne que Mike a envie de voir, surtout quand il leur demande de ne pas fourrer leur nez dans cette enquête.
Autant dresser un drap rouge devant un taureau…
263 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 30, 2018
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K.C. Wells
161 books1,862 followersK.C. Wells lives on an island off the south coast of the UK, surrounded by natural beauty. She writes about men who love men, and can’t even contemplate a life that doesn’t include writing.
The rainbow rose tattoo on her back with the words 'Love is Love' and 'Love Wins' is her way of hoisting a flag. She plans to be writing about men in love - be it sweet and slow, hot or kinky - for a long while to come.
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There's KC's alter ego, Tantalus, who writes gay erotica.
The rainbow rose tattoo on her back with the words 'Love is Love' and 'Love Wins' is her way of hoisting a flag. She plans to be writing about men in love - be it sweet and slow, hot or kinky - for a long while to come.
If you want to follow her exploits, you can sign up for her monthly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/cNKHlT
You can stalk – er, find – her in the following places:
E-mail: k.c.wells@btinternet.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KCWellsWorld
Twitter: @K_C_Wells
Website: https://www.kcwellswrites.com
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And for those who like things a little hotter?
There's KC's alter ego, Tantalus, who writes gay erotica.
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September 6, 2021
If you're looking for a cozy M/M mystery, "Truth Will Out" will make you want to immediately cuddle a mug of cocoa, start up the fireplace and grab your Kindle.
When Jonathan finds his beloved uncle Dominic dead by the hearth of the familial manor house, he suspects this is not an accident. And with the assistance of buff gorgeous Mike, a former copper and current owner of the pub, he soon finds there are suspects aplenty in the village of Merrychurch. Despite the perpetual annoyance of DI Gorland who has been assigned the case and disdains their "meddling", they sift through the clues, encounter some good red herrings, and make some startling discoveries.
Jonathan is staying in one of the rooms above Mike's pub and they quickly settle into a pleasant domesticity which gently segues into a romance (with no on-page sex, other than Mike and Jonathan cuddling in bed) that is all kinds of wonderful. The plot held my interest, the pace of the story is just right, the romance between Jonathan and Mike is low-key and perfect, and the resolution of the case is straightforward and satisfying.
A strong 4 stars for "Truth Will Out" and I'm already looking forward to reading more about the charming village of Merrychurch and its residents.
I received an ARC from Dreamspinner Press in exchange for an honest review.
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When Jonathan finds his beloved uncle Dominic dead by the hearth of the familial manor house, he suspects this is not an accident. And with the assistance of buff gorgeous Mike, a former copper and current owner of the pub, he soon finds there are suspects aplenty in the village of Merrychurch. Despite the perpetual annoyance of DI Gorland who has been assigned the case and disdains their "meddling", they sift through the clues, encounter some good red herrings, and make some startling discoveries.
Jonathan is staying in one of the rooms above Mike's pub and they quickly settle into a pleasant domesticity which gently segues into a romance (with no on-page sex, other than Mike and Jonathan cuddling in bed) that is all kinds of wonderful. The plot held my interest, the pace of the story is just right, the romance between Jonathan and Mike is low-key and perfect, and the resolution of the case is straightforward and satisfying.
A strong 4 stars for "Truth Will Out" and I'm already looking forward to reading more about the charming village of Merrychurch and its residents.
I received an ARC from Dreamspinner Press in exchange for an honest review.
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July 17, 2025
First of all, don't mind the cover. It is looking more like something for a western romance than anything else and it doesn't have anything to do with the book. The audio cover however - gorgeous.
With that out of the way, I loved this book. It's exactly the kind of cozy mystery I'm always on the hunt for with likable characters (both main and secondary), an interesting mystery plot which isn't too easy too figure out but neither too hard, a gorgeous setting in a small town, some humor and a dash of romance. The romance part wasn't too big in this first book in the series, but the way the relationship between Jonathon and Mike progress and how easy and natural everything felt between them, it didn't matter. You could tell that these two are meant for each other.
I'm hoping the other two books in the series will fit in my reading schedule, sooner rather than later because I can't wait to go back to Merrychurch and Jonathon and Mike. What an amazing start to the series. K.C. Wells is quickly becoming a favorite of mine.
Reread August 2022
With that out of the way, I loved this book. It's exactly the kind of cozy mystery I'm always on the hunt for with likable characters (both main and secondary), an interesting mystery plot which isn't too easy too figure out but neither too hard, a gorgeous setting in a small town, some humor and a dash of romance. The romance part wasn't too big in this first book in the series, but the way the relationship between Jonathon and Mike progress and how easy and natural everything felt between them, it didn't matter. You could tell that these two are meant for each other.
I'm hoping the other two books in the series will fit in my reading schedule, sooner rather than later because I can't wait to go back to Merrychurch and Jonathon and Mike. What an amazing start to the series. K.C. Wells is quickly becoming a favorite of mine.
Reread August 2022
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December 5, 2019DNF 36%
I wanted to like this book. But the dialogue was so, what term am I reaching for, inorganic? Stilted? Contrived? Police procedure was questionable. The characters were two dimensional and I wasn't getting a sense of time and place from the minimal world building. It was getting to be such a chore to read, I had to walk away.
I wanted to like this book. But the dialogue was so, what term am I reaching for, inorganic? Stilted? Contrived? Police procedure was questionable. The characters were two dimensional and I wasn't getting a sense of time and place from the minimal world building. It was getting to be such a chore to read, I had to walk away.
June 8, 2023
I haven't read many cosy mysterys, if any, outside of Josh Lanyon's Secrets and Scrabble series. But those I have read, I've enjoyed immensely and I'm happy to say that Truth Will Out has joined that crew.
Following Jonathon as he visits the small village of Merrychurch to visit his uncle Dominic. He arrives at the manor house to find his uncle dead in his study. Staged to look like an accident, it's quickly determined to be foul play.
The first person Jonathon meets in Merrychurch is local pub owner Mike. Staying at Mike's pub while the investigation procedes, the two start investigating the suspicious circumstances of Jonathon's uncles death themselves. Mike is a former cop himself which is very helpful.
The mystery was very well done in my opinion. Suspects were presented and investigated, as the breadcrumbs were lain for who the real killer was. And even though I guessed who the killer was early on, I didn't mind as I'm here for the cosy vibes and the romance!
Speaking of romance, I love Jonathan and Mike together. They make such a good team and couple. Working together to solve the mystery while getting to know one another and beginning a romantic relationship.
Following Jonathon as he visits the small village of Merrychurch to visit his uncle Dominic. He arrives at the manor house to find his uncle dead in his study. Staged to look like an accident, it's quickly determined to be foul play.
The first person Jonathon meets in Merrychurch is local pub owner Mike. Staying at Mike's pub while the investigation procedes, the two start investigating the suspicious circumstances of Jonathon's uncles death themselves. Mike is a former cop himself which is very helpful.
The mystery was very well done in my opinion. Suspects were presented and investigated, as the breadcrumbs were lain for who the real killer was. And even though I guessed who the killer was early on, I didn't mind as I'm here for the cosy vibes and the romance!
Speaking of romance, I love Jonathan and Mike together. They make such a good team and couple. Working together to solve the mystery while getting to know one another and beginning a romantic relationship.
October 30, 2018
4.5 stars
What an enjoyable mystery this was! K.C. Wells displays her writing skills in a new sub-genre, and the result compares quite favorably with classic British mysteries while remaining true to her MM roots. Romance happens but isn’t the focus of the plot and don’t look for any explicit sex scenes. Jonathan meets Mike when he accepts a ride from the pub-owner, so they’re together when Jonathan finds his uncle dead. Staying at the pub afterwards with Mike, an ex-Detective, they begin searching for clues when it’s declared a murder. It was very fun to follow Mike meeting the local people as he assists at the bar mixing up cocktails, carving out his own place with the close-knit village inhabitants. Following leads and clues, while verbally sparring with the jealous former colleague of Mike’s in charge of the case, they turn up a number of theories and possible suspects.
The setting is beautifully depicted, a country village and it’s colorful denizens, the church vicar with a cheerful wife and the local pub is gossip central. Characterization is excellent for both MC’s, not to mention a number of secondary figures, as I expected to see from this author. The plot was excellent with a number of suspects making it quite difficult to put my finger on the perpetrator until late in the narrative. It was one of my guesses though! I would absolutely read any future stories of this type from K.C. Wells.
*An ARC was provided by the author, publisher or a promotional service and I have chosen to publish a fair and honest review*
What an enjoyable mystery this was! K.C. Wells displays her writing skills in a new sub-genre, and the result compares quite favorably with classic British mysteries while remaining true to her MM roots. Romance happens but isn’t the focus of the plot and don’t look for any explicit sex scenes. Jonathan meets Mike when he accepts a ride from the pub-owner, so they’re together when Jonathan finds his uncle dead. Staying at the pub afterwards with Mike, an ex-Detective, they begin searching for clues when it’s declared a murder. It was very fun to follow Mike meeting the local people as he assists at the bar mixing up cocktails, carving out his own place with the close-knit village inhabitants. Following leads and clues, while verbally sparring with the jealous former colleague of Mike’s in charge of the case, they turn up a number of theories and possible suspects.
The setting is beautifully depicted, a country village and it’s colorful denizens, the church vicar with a cheerful wife and the local pub is gossip central. Characterization is excellent for both MC’s, not to mention a number of secondary figures, as I expected to see from this author. The plot was excellent with a number of suspects making it quite difficult to put my finger on the perpetrator until late in the narrative. It was one of my guesses though! I would absolutely read any future stories of this type from K.C. Wells.
*An ARC was provided by the author, publisher or a promotional service and I have chosen to publish a fair and honest review*
May 1, 2021
KC Wells' Truth Will Out has been on my TBR shelf for way too long... and guess what? I just discovered it's available in audio, and narrated by Seb Yarrick! (I always enjoy Seb Yarrick's performances, and he does a great job here.)
Clever, funny, wonderful characters, and a terrific mystery. Yep, KC Wells does cozy mysteries, bring on the next one!
Clever, funny, wonderful characters, and a terrific mystery. Yep, KC Wells does cozy mysteries, bring on the next one!
November 4, 2018
Jonathon de Mountford’s visit to Merrychurch village to stay with his uncle Dominic gets off to a bad start when Dominic fails to appear at the railway station. But when Jonathon finds him dead in his study, apparently as the result of a fall, everything changes. For one thing, Jonathon is the next in line to inherit the manor house. For another, he’s not so sure it was an accident, and with the help of Mike Tattersall, the owner of the village pub, Jonathon sets out to prove his theory—if he can concentrate long enough without getting distracted by the handsome Mike.
They discover an increasingly long list of people who had reason to want Dominic dead. And when events take an unexpected turn, the amateur sleuths are left bewildered. It doesn’t help that the police inspector brought in to solve the case is the last person Mike wants to see, especially when they are told to keep their noses out of police business.
In Jonathon’s case, that’s like a red rag to a bull….
Review:
Dear KC Wells,
I am sure I have read one or two of your books in the past, but I do not follow your works on the regular basis, so I stumbled on this cozy m/m mystery by accident when one of the book buddies brought it up on the discussion board. Overall I quite liked this story and if more books will be coming with Jonathon and Mike investigating stuff, I will definitely check the next books out as well.
As blurb tells you Jonathon is coming to visit his uncle Dominic in the Merrychurch village, only he gets a bad feeling when his uncle does not meet him at the train station. Mike gives him a ride to the village because he is a nice guy and both men take a liking to each other right away. More over Mike accompanies Jonathon to the manor and they discover Dominic lying there dead.
Jonathon accepts Mike's offer to stay at his bar because he is understandably distraught, and lo and behold both of them start to investigate the mystery of Dominic's death.
I think it is obvious from the blurb, but I wanted to spell it out anyway - this is "amateur sleuth playing an important if not the major role in solving the mystery. I do NOT always find this trope believable, but in this story for me author made it believable enough to justify both Mike and Jonathon's involvement .
Couple of times the narrative skirted on the edge of the believability but for the most part it worked for me. Both men have the reason to get involved . Jonathon has an obvious personal reason wanting to figure out who killed his uncle and Mike wanted to help his new friend and he was suited to offer such help by being an ex cop. Also police does investigate on their own, it is just Mike and Jonathon were eventually more successful :). I also liked that they informed police of their progress and it was not their fault that police investigator in charge of the investigation was a little bit annoying.
In fact the only really problematic thing they did and Mike acknowledges it was to use Mike's former connection and to look at the certain report. I was more than willing to let it slide . Your mileage may differ of course . If I were to complain about anything where mystery storyline is concerned that would be that I did not feel that the guys were ever in danger, not even during the final confrontation with the villain. However this is a cozy mystery, not a suspense, and the guys not being in danger stemmed from them not engaging in much/any stupidity while investigating, so that was probably a good thing.
The romantic elements in this book were definitely a secondary storyline and there were no explicit sex scenes, which made perfect sense for me and fitted this story. I liked both Mike and Jonathon and believed that their romance will blossom eventually.
I also liked that what I was worried about after reading the blurb did not happen. Reading about " a lot of people had reasons to want Dominic dead" made me worry that Dominic may have been cast as a villain of the piece and seeing how much Jonathon loved him and the love seemed to be mutual, I did not want to see that. Dominic was not a villain in my opinion, even though he made a couple of wrong decisions during his life, but he was shown as flawed and still likeable person imo.
I want very much to meet Jonathon and Mike again.
Grade: B.
They discover an increasingly long list of people who had reason to want Dominic dead. And when events take an unexpected turn, the amateur sleuths are left bewildered. It doesn’t help that the police inspector brought in to solve the case is the last person Mike wants to see, especially when they are told to keep their noses out of police business.
In Jonathon’s case, that’s like a red rag to a bull….
Review:
Dear KC Wells,
I am sure I have read one or two of your books in the past, but I do not follow your works on the regular basis, so I stumbled on this cozy m/m mystery by accident when one of the book buddies brought it up on the discussion board. Overall I quite liked this story and if more books will be coming with Jonathon and Mike investigating stuff, I will definitely check the next books out as well.
As blurb tells you Jonathon is coming to visit his uncle Dominic in the Merrychurch village, only he gets a bad feeling when his uncle does not meet him at the train station. Mike gives him a ride to the village because he is a nice guy and both men take a liking to each other right away. More over Mike accompanies Jonathon to the manor and they discover Dominic lying there dead.
Jonathon accepts Mike's offer to stay at his bar because he is understandably distraught, and lo and behold both of them start to investigate the mystery of Dominic's death.
I think it is obvious from the blurb, but I wanted to spell it out anyway - this is "amateur sleuth playing an important if not the major role in solving the mystery. I do NOT always find this trope believable, but in this story for me author made it believable enough to justify both Mike and Jonathon's involvement .
Couple of times the narrative skirted on the edge of the believability but for the most part it worked for me. Both men have the reason to get involved . Jonathon has an obvious personal reason wanting to figure out who killed his uncle and Mike wanted to help his new friend and he was suited to offer such help by being an ex cop. Also police does investigate on their own, it is just Mike and Jonathon were eventually more successful :). I also liked that they informed police of their progress and it was not their fault that police investigator in charge of the investigation was a little bit annoying.
In fact the only really problematic thing they did and Mike acknowledges it was to use Mike's former connection and to look at the certain report. I was more than willing to let it slide . Your mileage may differ of course . If I were to complain about anything where mystery storyline is concerned that would be that I did not feel that the guys were ever in danger, not even during the final confrontation with the villain. However this is a cozy mystery, not a suspense, and the guys not being in danger stemmed from them not engaging in much/any stupidity while investigating, so that was probably a good thing.
The romantic elements in this book were definitely a secondary storyline and there were no explicit sex scenes, which made perfect sense for me and fitted this story. I liked both Mike and Jonathon and believed that their romance will blossom eventually.
I also liked that what I was worried about after reading the blurb did not happen. Reading about " a lot of people had reasons to want Dominic dead" made me worry that Dominic may have been cast as a villain of the piece and seeing how much Jonathon loved him and the love seemed to be mutual, I did not want to see that. Dominic was not a villain in my opinion, even though he made a couple of wrong decisions during his life, but he was shown as flawed and still likeable person imo.
I want very much to meet Jonathon and Mike again.
Grade: B.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 28, 2018
Blurb summarizes the book quite well so I won’t rehash.
This is my kind of cozy mystery. Quaint setting -in this case Merrychurch, England - complete with a manor house, the vicar and his wife, a tea shop, idyllic country lanes and Ye Old Pub. The village inhabitants are quick to praise and even quicker to condemn, all while holding their own secrets close to hearts.
And all the usual characters are there – the village gossip, the vicar and his wife, the pub owner, the extraordinary baker at the tea shop, the amiable constable, the Detective Investigator with the chip on his shoulder…yup, all our traditional characters accounted for.
What I enjoyed about this book was our main character didn’t go off to confront the antagonist by himself, in a dark place, during a thunderstorm. A peeve of mine in cozy mysteries. The dramatic confrontation was quite satisfactory and what bumped this to a four star review.
I also enjoyed how our main characters – Johnathan and Mike – got to know each other through their actions as they bumped around the village trying to figure out the “who done it”. It wasn’t quite “insta-love”, love was never mentioned, more of a “hey, I really like you…I think we’re compatible,” kinda relationship. It was sweet and endearing.
And, I also enjoyed all the little interwoven mysteries the Village was hiding which came to light during the investigation. Quite well done I thought.
What I didn’t care for was Mike’s sister. Not quite the nosy, tell-all sister/best friend trope, but it sure toed the line. I intensely dislike the sister/friend who tell the prospective boyfriend, “If you hurt him, I’ll cut your balls off…”. Rubs me the wrong way.
And for my mystery readers out there, a heads up that this leaves a bunch of plot threads dangling. Too many to point out here without dropping book spoilers.
Bottom line – an enjoyable, feel good cozy mystery. Great for a trip, or a rainy fall afternoon where you can curl up with your furry four-legged buddy and a cuppa something hot. I'm looking forward to the next in the series.
Review is cross posted at Gay Book Reviews
A copy of the book was provided by the author and publisher in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!
This is my kind of cozy mystery. Quaint setting -in this case Merrychurch, England - complete with a manor house, the vicar and his wife, a tea shop, idyllic country lanes and Ye Old Pub. The village inhabitants are quick to praise and even quicker to condemn, all while holding their own secrets close to hearts.
And all the usual characters are there – the village gossip, the vicar and his wife, the pub owner, the extraordinary baker at the tea shop, the amiable constable, the Detective Investigator with the chip on his shoulder…yup, all our traditional characters accounted for.
What I enjoyed about this book was our main character didn’t go off to confront the antagonist by himself, in a dark place, during a thunderstorm. A peeve of mine in cozy mysteries. The dramatic confrontation was quite satisfactory and what bumped this to a four star review.
I also enjoyed how our main characters – Johnathan and Mike – got to know each other through their actions as they bumped around the village trying to figure out the “who done it”. It wasn’t quite “insta-love”, love was never mentioned, more of a “hey, I really like you…I think we’re compatible,” kinda relationship. It was sweet and endearing.
And, I also enjoyed all the little interwoven mysteries the Village was hiding which came to light during the investigation. Quite well done I thought.
What I didn’t care for was Mike’s sister. Not quite the nosy, tell-all sister/best friend trope, but it sure toed the line. I intensely dislike the sister/friend who tell the prospective boyfriend, “If you hurt him, I’ll cut your balls off…”. Rubs me the wrong way.
And for my mystery readers out there, a heads up that this leaves a bunch of plot threads dangling. Too many to point out here without dropping book spoilers.
Bottom line – an enjoyable, feel good cozy mystery. Great for a trip, or a rainy fall afternoon where you can curl up with your furry four-legged buddy and a cuppa something hot. I'm looking forward to the next in the series.
Review is cross posted at Gay Book Reviews
A copy of the book was provided by the author and publisher in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!
June 30, 2020
A mystery by K.C. Wells is not what I am used to from this author, so I was curious to see where she would take this whodunit set in a small (fictional) village with the lyrical name of Merrychurch in Britain. With a retired cop who now owns the village pub and an up-and-coming photographer with self-esteem issues, the characters sounded as quirky as you’d expect in a setting like that. Add some family drama, a deceased with lots of enemies, and a self-centered, arrogant police inspector who is more interested in his arrest record than actually solving the case and you have quite the exciting read.
Jonathon expects a pleasant stay with his uncle when he arrives in Merrychurch, but what he finds instead is chaos. His uncle is dead in his study, more than one person in the village had an ax to grind with the older lord, and the pub owner turns out to be a former cop who is eager to help solve the case. With more than one suspect and a few surprises as they begin to unravel the clues, Jonathon would be busy enough. But there is more. Apparently he is his uncle’s heir and now has to figure out a lot more than who killed the owner of this rather large estate.
A major part of my enjoyment of this novel came from the characters as well as the gorgeous setting. Village life is very well depicted in this novel, and between all the gossip and some very helpful villagers keen on making sure the annual village fete goes ahead, Jonathon has more help than he needs. The plot twists more than once, and I loved all the surprises. The romance between Jonathon and Mike is vey real, but rather understated – the mystery is definitely the dominant part of the story here.
If you like murder mysteries set in a small village community, if you think a former cop and a photographer can figure out how to work together and be in a relationship, and if you’re looking for a read that is suspenseful and cleverly put together, then you will probably like this novel.
NOTE: This book was provided by Dreamspinner Press for the purpose of a review.
Jonathon expects a pleasant stay with his uncle when he arrives in Merrychurch, but what he finds instead is chaos. His uncle is dead in his study, more than one person in the village had an ax to grind with the older lord, and the pub owner turns out to be a former cop who is eager to help solve the case. With more than one suspect and a few surprises as they begin to unravel the clues, Jonathon would be busy enough. But there is more. Apparently he is his uncle’s heir and now has to figure out a lot more than who killed the owner of this rather large estate.
A major part of my enjoyment of this novel came from the characters as well as the gorgeous setting. Village life is very well depicted in this novel, and between all the gossip and some very helpful villagers keen on making sure the annual village fete goes ahead, Jonathon has more help than he needs. The plot twists more than once, and I loved all the surprises. The romance between Jonathon and Mike is vey real, but rather understated – the mystery is definitely the dominant part of the story here.
If you like murder mysteries set in a small village community, if you think a former cop and a photographer can figure out how to work together and be in a relationship, and if you’re looking for a read that is suspenseful and cleverly put together, then you will probably like this novel.
NOTE: This book was provided by Dreamspinner Press for the purpose of a review.
April 23, 2019
Nice start to a new mystery series. This definitely had a cozy mystery feel to it and isn’t your typical KC Wells book (it has a fade to black sex scene! 😮). Luckily, I knew what to expect going in, so that helped with my enjoyment of the story. The romance definitely takes a backseat to the mystery but I'm okay with that when I know it's a series following the same couple. I'm looking forward to what other mystery and adventure await Mike and Jonathan.
This is the second Dreamspinner Press book I've read recently (Bone to Pick being the other one), where the romance took a backseat to the mystery and would seem to fit more in the DSP Publications line. Dunno what's up with that!
This is the second Dreamspinner Press book I've read recently (Bone to Pick being the other one), where the romance took a backseat to the mystery and would seem to fit more in the DSP Publications line. Dunno what's up with that!
May 6, 2019
Holly Gingerbread gifted me this awesome book, which I quite enjoyed! Thankyouthankyou!! <3
May 30, 2019
There's nothing like a little murder and mayhem to bring two men together...
When Jonathon de Mountford arrives in Merrychurch village to visit his uncle I really doubt that he'd planned on burying his uncle while before he...oh yeah, it seems he's not leaving or not leaving quite as soon a he'd planned on because he's the new lord of the manner and as if finding his uncle deceased isn't enough the manor has been declared a crime scene leaving Jonathon with no place to stay. Thankfully the local pub has rooms for guest and the owner, Mike Tattersall is more than happy to give Jonathon a place to stay...the very hot, former police constable, pub owner.
As Jonathon and Mike work together to solve the mystery of his uncle's murder, spending their days following leads much to the chagrin of the police inspector brought in to investigate the murder, the same police inspector who firmly dislikes Mike Tattersall and takes great delight in reminding Mike that he's no longer an inspector with the local constabulary and whom Mike derives equal delight from tormenting.
Sadly the weakest part of the story for me was the romance between Jonathon and Mike. I can't say that I needed a big change in the dynamic but yeah, if the relationship had felt like it was not quite as in the background for as much of the story as it was I think I would have found myself getting a little more involved in things. But at the same time I really enjoyed the murder/mystery part of this story and while i would have liked more of the romance, I wouldn't have wanted less of the murder/mystery.
For me the best part of the story was how wonderfully the author brought to life both the setting and the populace of Merrychurch. That this story was set in England was such a treat and I really, really enjoyed it. I'v been to England and while I didn't get to see the whole country I did see enough of it that visualizing this quaint little village and it's collection of citizens was easily accomplished and felt like a bit of a stroll down memory lane.
This is the third book narrated by Seb Yarrick that I've enjoyed his voices are unique and his accent is a perfect touch of authenticity and is a natural reminder of the stories setting keeping the listener firmly anchored in the location.
'Truth Will Out' is the first book in K.C. Wells 'Merrychurch Mysteries' series and I'm hoping that we'll see Jonathan and Mike's relationship progress as they work together to solve more mysteries in the quaint little village of Merrychurch.
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An audio book of 'Truth Will Out' was graciously provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
When Jonathon de Mountford arrives in Merrychurch village to visit his uncle I really doubt that he'd planned on burying his uncle while before he...oh yeah, it seems he's not leaving or not leaving quite as soon a he'd planned on because he's the new lord of the manner and as if finding his uncle deceased isn't enough the manor has been declared a crime scene leaving Jonathon with no place to stay. Thankfully the local pub has rooms for guest and the owner, Mike Tattersall is more than happy to give Jonathon a place to stay...the very hot, former police constable, pub owner.
As Jonathon and Mike work together to solve the mystery of his uncle's murder, spending their days following leads much to the chagrin of the police inspector brought in to investigate the murder, the same police inspector who firmly dislikes Mike Tattersall and takes great delight in reminding Mike that he's no longer an inspector with the local constabulary and whom Mike derives equal delight from tormenting.
Sadly the weakest part of the story for me was the romance between Jonathon and Mike. I can't say that I needed a big change in the dynamic but yeah, if the relationship had felt like it was not quite as in the background for as much of the story as it was I think I would have found myself getting a little more involved in things. But at the same time I really enjoyed the murder/mystery part of this story and while i would have liked more of the romance, I wouldn't have wanted less of the murder/mystery.
For me the best part of the story was how wonderfully the author brought to life both the setting and the populace of Merrychurch. That this story was set in England was such a treat and I really, really enjoyed it. I'v been to England and while I didn't get to see the whole country I did see enough of it that visualizing this quaint little village and it's collection of citizens was easily accomplished and felt like a bit of a stroll down memory lane.
This is the third book narrated by Seb Yarrick that I've enjoyed his voices are unique and his accent is a perfect touch of authenticity and is a natural reminder of the stories setting keeping the listener firmly anchored in the location.
'Truth Will Out' is the first book in K.C. Wells 'Merrychurch Mysteries' series and I'm hoping that we'll see Jonathan and Mike's relationship progress as they work together to solve more mysteries in the quaint little village of Merrychurch.
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An audio book of 'Truth Will Out' was graciously provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
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October 30, 2018
I guess this is the book to finally make me wonder if there’s any (sub) genre K.C. Wells can’t successfully write. There was never any doubt she writes amazing romances, of the sweet variety, kink filled erotic tales, and virtually anything between those two. I’ve known for a long time that she plots a great story and tells it even better. But, it took a murder mystery to show me how truly awesome her plotting abilities are.
Because Truth Will Out is first and foremost an intriguing mystery set in a charming location and featuring a fascinating cast of characters not to mention a well plotted and believable mystery.
This is pretty much a mystery in what I like to call ‘Agatha Christie style’. We’ve got a murder, a less than capable and far from friendly police inspector, a varied but limited cast of suspects, and two members of the public outwitting the officials when it comes to investigative skills.
Jonathon and Mike were delightful and very well matched. Because yes, romance does bloom while they’re investigating the murder of Jonathon’s uncle. That developing romance never takes the limelight though, it is a charming backdrop to the real story of who killed Dominic. But that fact didn’t stop me from fully enjoying every step Mike and Jonathon took towards each other.
As I said before, the mystery is very well plotted. I consider myself a seasoned mystery reader but have to admit that the culprit and their reasons for committing the crime remained hidden for me until the moment of the ‘big reveal’. But (and that’s how I’m sure this is a great mystery) as soon as their identity was revealed I had to admit that the clues had been there right from the start and that it all slotted together perfectly.
Long story short; I have to admit that I’m in awe of K.C. Wells. I’ve known for a long time that she’s a champion when it comes to telling compelling stories. I’m delighted to discover plotting intriguing mysteries is another one of her super-powers. And I can’t begin to tell you how happy I am to see that this is book #1 in the Merrychurch Mysteries. I can’t wait to read the next one.
Because Truth Will Out is first and foremost an intriguing mystery set in a charming location and featuring a fascinating cast of characters not to mention a well plotted and believable mystery.
This is pretty much a mystery in what I like to call ‘Agatha Christie style’. We’ve got a murder, a less than capable and far from friendly police inspector, a varied but limited cast of suspects, and two members of the public outwitting the officials when it comes to investigative skills.
Jonathon and Mike were delightful and very well matched. Because yes, romance does bloom while they’re investigating the murder of Jonathon’s uncle. That developing romance never takes the limelight though, it is a charming backdrop to the real story of who killed Dominic. But that fact didn’t stop me from fully enjoying every step Mike and Jonathon took towards each other.
As I said before, the mystery is very well plotted. I consider myself a seasoned mystery reader but have to admit that the culprit and their reasons for committing the crime remained hidden for me until the moment of the ‘big reveal’. But (and that’s how I’m sure this is a great mystery) as soon as their identity was revealed I had to admit that the clues had been there right from the start and that it all slotted together perfectly.
Long story short; I have to admit that I’m in awe of K.C. Wells. I’ve known for a long time that she’s a champion when it comes to telling compelling stories. I’m delighted to discover plotting intriguing mysteries is another one of her super-powers. And I can’t begin to tell you how happy I am to see that this is book #1 in the Merrychurch Mysteries. I can’t wait to read the next one.
October 30, 2018
Jonathon de Mountford’s visit to Merrychurch village to stay with his uncle Dominic gets off to a bad start when Dominic fails to appear at the railway station. But when Jonathon finds him dead in his study, apparently as the result of a fall, everything changes. For one thing, Jonathon is the next in line to inherit the manor house. For another, he’s not so sure it was an accident, and with the help of Mike Tattersall, the owner of the village pub, Jonathon sets out to prove his theory—if he can concentrate long enough without getting distracted by the handsome Mike.
They discover an increasingly long list of people who had reason to want Dominic dead. And when events take an unexpected turn, the amateur sleuths are left bewildered. It doesn’t help that the police inspector brought in to solve the case is the last person Mike wants to see, especially when they are told to keep their noses out of police business.
In Jonathon’s case, that’s like a red rag to a bull…
In the spirit of Dame Agatha Christie, KC Wells delivers a mystery worthy of the great British authors who preceded her. And no sex on page! Imagine that. I actually liked the fact that sex didn’t distract from the story. Yes, there’s a romance, but it’s secondary to the mystery.
There’s a large age gap between Jonathan, who doesn’t have good luck with romance, and Mike, who’s older and doesn’t have much opportunity to meet new men in Merrychurch. But they grow to like each other, and they work together to solve the mystery of Jonathan’s uncle’s death. Mike is a former cop so has the skills and Jonathan has the determination and persistence needed to eventually find the culprit.
Did I guess? Yes! The author gave us clues, but it’s not easy to figure out and it was likely my love of Poirot and Miss Marple that helped me guess correctly. Since this is mystery #1 in a new series, I expect we’ll see more of Jonathon and Mike in future. At least, I hope we do. Mystery buffs should enjoy this one, for sure.
4.5 stars
ARC provided by the publisher through Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words in exchange for an impartial review.
They discover an increasingly long list of people who had reason to want Dominic dead. And when events take an unexpected turn, the amateur sleuths are left bewildered. It doesn’t help that the police inspector brought in to solve the case is the last person Mike wants to see, especially when they are told to keep their noses out of police business.
In Jonathon’s case, that’s like a red rag to a bull…
In the spirit of Dame Agatha Christie, KC Wells delivers a mystery worthy of the great British authors who preceded her. And no sex on page! Imagine that. I actually liked the fact that sex didn’t distract from the story. Yes, there’s a romance, but it’s secondary to the mystery.
There’s a large age gap between Jonathan, who doesn’t have good luck with romance, and Mike, who’s older and doesn’t have much opportunity to meet new men in Merrychurch. But they grow to like each other, and they work together to solve the mystery of Jonathan’s uncle’s death. Mike is a former cop so has the skills and Jonathan has the determination and persistence needed to eventually find the culprit.
Did I guess? Yes! The author gave us clues, but it’s not easy to figure out and it was likely my love of Poirot and Miss Marple that helped me guess correctly. Since this is mystery #1 in a new series, I expect we’ll see more of Jonathon and Mike in future. At least, I hope we do. Mystery buffs should enjoy this one, for sure.
4.5 stars
ARC provided by the publisher through Scattered Thoughts and Rogue Words in exchange for an impartial review.
November 21, 2019
K.C.Wells is an interesting author. She has developed many different voices and I’m alright with that. This time around she takes us to a quaint English town and the town’s man-of-the-manor has been killed. Dun, dun DUN! What tickled me was the respectful nod to the Agatha Christie style of mystery.
I was engaged while the nephew of the murder victim & the keeper of the town’s pub explored the village collecting clues and meeting its inhabitants. The romance had very little heat but that’s not what this was about. Once I was in I was in and if this becomes a series I’d join the hunt!
I was engaged while the nephew of the murder victim & the keeper of the town’s pub explored the village collecting clues and meeting its inhabitants. The romance had very little heat but that’s not what this was about. Once I was in I was in and if this becomes a series I’d join the hunt!
November 3, 2018
Excellent cozy mystery, that kept me guessing.
Also nice low steam romance.
Also nice low steam romance.
October 30, 2018
K.C. has once again hit it out of the park. I love a good murder mystery and this was great. Had really good characters, damn good plot, and I love that even though there was chemistry, it wasn't all about sex. Obviously there was some lol, but it got skipped over. It was more about the mystery and I loved it.
Johathon, that poor boy. He just finished a photo book he was planning to give to his uncle, but what he finds instead is that his uncle didn't pick him up from the airport and he's nervous why. Thankfully, Mike was searching for something and gave Jonathon a ride to the Hall. Sadly, it's not a happy reunion. His uncle is dead. At first, the police think there is no foul play. But Mike being an ex-cop, knows something is off. And he's right. It was murder and they find themselves in the middle of an investigation. (And their not supposed to be). And they need to find the killer before it's too late.
This is some funny stuff mixed in with the seriousness of the case. You will meet in this book a complete and utter dick that has taken over this case. Mike is an ex-cop. He's not supposed to be investigating anything, much less Johnathan, who is a civilian! Of course, they both want to know what happened to Dominic, Johnathon's uncle, but being able to stick it to this DI cracks me up so bad I can't see straight. It is so funny. This book is full of surprises, for sure. The more these guys dig, the more the find out about what's really going on in this town amd with these people. Which makes quite a few suspects.
I feel for Johnathon though. He can't even breathe in order to grieve. Not that he would stop long enough to let himself. And I get that. Stopping would mean it's for real. That he's gone. And that's so hard. But what I love is how supportive Mike is. Sure, it may have started out as his investigators nose sniffing things out, but the more info they find, the more it hurts Johnathon because he feels like he didn't know his uncle at all. And he thought they were close. Then again, they were closer in some ways than he thought.
The mystery, the plot just keep going. It kept you hooked. I mean there were so many people who could have been suspects. And in a small town, that's definitely a possibility. I'm usually pretty quick to pick out who did it, but this one threw me for a loop until one thing was revealed and then I got it. Of course, they pretty much had it by then lol. But that's how good it was. Just when you think you have it she sneaks a little twist in there and throws you off the scent. Very good book.
I loved it. I think you guys will too. I couldn't put it down at all. I even took it in with me while I was cooking lol. So good. Get this!
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Johathon, that poor boy. He just finished a photo book he was planning to give to his uncle, but what he finds instead is that his uncle didn't pick him up from the airport and he's nervous why. Thankfully, Mike was searching for something and gave Jonathon a ride to the Hall. Sadly, it's not a happy reunion. His uncle is dead. At first, the police think there is no foul play. But Mike being an ex-cop, knows something is off. And he's right. It was murder and they find themselves in the middle of an investigation. (And their not supposed to be). And they need to find the killer before it's too late.
This is some funny stuff mixed in with the seriousness of the case. You will meet in this book a complete and utter dick that has taken over this case. Mike is an ex-cop. He's not supposed to be investigating anything, much less Johnathan, who is a civilian! Of course, they both want to know what happened to Dominic, Johnathon's uncle, but being able to stick it to this DI cracks me up so bad I can't see straight. It is so funny. This book is full of surprises, for sure. The more these guys dig, the more the find out about what's really going on in this town amd with these people. Which makes quite a few suspects.
I feel for Johnathon though. He can't even breathe in order to grieve. Not that he would stop long enough to let himself. And I get that. Stopping would mean it's for real. That he's gone. And that's so hard. But what I love is how supportive Mike is. Sure, it may have started out as his investigators nose sniffing things out, but the more info they find, the more it hurts Johnathon because he feels like he didn't know his uncle at all. And he thought they were close. Then again, they were closer in some ways than he thought.
The mystery, the plot just keep going. It kept you hooked. I mean there were so many people who could have been suspects. And in a small town, that's definitely a possibility. I'm usually pretty quick to pick out who did it, but this one threw me for a loop until one thing was revealed and then I got it. Of course, they pretty much had it by then lol. But that's how good it was. Just when you think you have it she sneaks a little twist in there and throws you off the scent. Very good book.
I loved it. I think you guys will too. I couldn't put it down at all. I even took it in with me while I was cooking lol. So good. Get this!
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December 21, 2022
a murder mystery set in a small town
I would recommend it to all readers looking for mm romance without steamy scenes
I would recommend it to all readers looking for mm romance without steamy scenes
March 10, 2023
Das war ein hübscher CosyCrime. Mir ist allerdings die beziehungstechnische Entwicklung zwischen Jonathon und Mike zu kurz gekommen. So blöd es klingen mag, mir fehlte Tiefgang und ich rede nicht von diversen Bettszenen, darauf kann ich sehr gut verzichten.
November 16, 2018
3.75 stars rounded up
This is quite an enjoyable cozy mystery, and I really am looking forward to further amateur-sleuthing adventure between Jonathon De Mountford, the new Lord of the Manor, and Mike Tattersall, ex-cop turns local pub owner. I have my hope since the book is listed as #1 of Merrychurch Mysteries.
Anyway, the murdered person in this book is Jonathon's own uncle, Dominic, who owns de Mountford Hall (which is why Jonathon is the new lord). I liked that even though Mike is an ex-cop, and Jonathon is trying to find out what really happened with his uncle, they both didn't exactly alienate the cops when they're doing their snooping.
Yes, the lead investigator of the case is a douchebag, but Mike still has good contact with the other local cop. Mike and Jonathon always try to share their findings to the cops. So there aren't many of those TSTL moments, which is very, very nice :)
I enjoyed the relationship build as well -- even if the actual timeline was rather fast but it still felt slow-burn and sweet.
This is quite an enjoyable cozy mystery, and I really am looking forward to further amateur-sleuthing adventure between Jonathon De Mountford, the new Lord of the Manor, and Mike Tattersall, ex-cop turns local pub owner. I have my hope since the book is listed as #1 of Merrychurch Mysteries.
Anyway, the murdered person in this book is Jonathon's own uncle, Dominic, who owns de Mountford Hall (which is why Jonathon is the new lord). I liked that even though Mike is an ex-cop, and Jonathon is trying to find out what really happened with his uncle, they both didn't exactly alienate the cops when they're doing their snooping.
Yes, the lead investigator of the case is a douchebag, but Mike still has good contact with the other local cop. Mike and Jonathon always try to share their findings to the cops. So there aren't many of those TSTL moments, which is very, very nice :)
I enjoyed the relationship build as well -- even if the actual timeline was rather fast but it still felt slow-burn and sweet.
September 28, 2021
This was somehow a bit of a mixed bag for me. The mystery was interesting, kept me guessing. The romance was also okay, I liked the MCs and honestly didn't miss the sex (there's "only" kissing, the rest is off page). But the story dragged, at least it felt like that to me. In retrospect I think my "problem " was that I listened to the audio and the narrator couldn't captivate me, my thoughts drifted off way too often.
So I'm definitely going to give the next book in this series a try and I even might reread this book at some point but it's definitely going to be reading and not listening to then. ;)
3.5 stars
So I'm definitely going to give the next book in this series a try and I even might reread this book at some point but it's definitely going to be reading and not listening to then. ;)
3.5 stars
January 14, 2020
3.5 stars - If you like cozy British mysteries with your m/m romance, this may be your cup of tea.
It was a nice read- interesting characters, always up for a small village mystery. It's pacing is a little sleepy though (even for a cozy). A little dash of spice/action (and I don't mean heat- this is a fade-to-black romance) might have pumped a little more energy into the story. Upped the stakes slightly.
Heads-up though that this is a Dreamspinner title, and there's a lot going on there with multiple authors not getting paid.
It was a nice read- interesting characters, always up for a small village mystery. It's pacing is a little sleepy though (even for a cozy). A little dash of spice/action (and I don't mean heat- this is a fade-to-black romance) might have pumped a little more energy into the story. Upped the stakes slightly.
Heads-up though that this is a Dreamspinner title, and there's a lot going on there with multiple authors not getting paid.
January 29, 2023
21.12.2022
~ 4.5 stars ~
Thank you SOOOOO much, sweet Impatient Elf, not only for the gift but also for the lovely message <3<3<3
~ 4.5 stars ~
Thank you SOOOOO much, sweet Impatient Elf, not only for the gift but also for the lovely message <3<3<3
October 28, 2018
This book was totally unexpected from what I've read of K.C. Wells previously. I came for a mystery and got so much more than I anticipated.
Jonathon de Mountford arrives in Merrychurch for an extended visit with his uncle Dominic. When he arrives with on one to greet him at the station, the tale begins. He quickly is befriended by Mike Tattersall, the landlord of the pub, who promptly befriends him and gives him a place to stay when Jonathon discovers his uncle has been killed. With Mike a previous cop and Jonathon risking his future, they team up to get to the bottom of the case.
The writing is done so exquisitely. I felt like such a part of Merrychurch. All of the surrounding characters were fun and charming and each one had their own drama and provided backstory into the town and surrounding suspicion.
There was not as much romance as I'd like to see typically, but the relationship between Jonathon and Mike from the start was so relaxed and they bantered like an old married couple that the lack of on page heat didn't really affect the story at all. The plot line was strong and held firm until the end where the mystery was solved...However, I can't wait to see what happens next in the series.
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Jonathon de Mountford arrives in Merrychurch for an extended visit with his uncle Dominic. When he arrives with on one to greet him at the station, the tale begins. He quickly is befriended by Mike Tattersall, the landlord of the pub, who promptly befriends him and gives him a place to stay when Jonathon discovers his uncle has been killed. With Mike a previous cop and Jonathon risking his future, they team up to get to the bottom of the case.
The writing is done so exquisitely. I felt like such a part of Merrychurch. All of the surrounding characters were fun and charming and each one had their own drama and provided backstory into the town and surrounding suspicion.
There was not as much romance as I'd like to see typically, but the relationship between Jonathon and Mike from the start was so relaxed and they bantered like an old married couple that the lack of on page heat didn't really affect the story at all. The plot line was strong and held firm until the end where the mystery was solved...However, I can't wait to see what happens next in the series.
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November 4, 2018
Having seen a review on this book by one of my GR friends, I decided to give it a try.
Its definately a mystery book with the romance coming a distant second. Apart from a few kisses there is no sex in this book, but you know thats ok because the mystery is so goos, it kept me guessing up until the last few pages.
Jonathan, comes to Merrychurch to stay with his uncle for a few weeks. When his uncle doesnt show up to pick him up from the train station, he starts to walk to de Montford hall when he is given a lift by Mike, an ex copper who is now the pub landlord.
When they reach the hall, Jonathan discovers his uncle is dead.
Using family influence, Jonathans father, a London barrister pulls a few strings and gets a pompous DI from the Met to investigate the killing.
However, Mike and Jonathan do a little investigating of their own.
As this book is marked #1 in a series, I am hoping we get to see alot more of Jonathan and Mike.
Highly recommended for those of you who like a good mystery and don't mind a book with no sex.
Its definately a mystery book with the romance coming a distant second. Apart from a few kisses there is no sex in this book, but you know thats ok because the mystery is so goos, it kept me guessing up until the last few pages.
Jonathan, comes to Merrychurch to stay with his uncle for a few weeks. When his uncle doesnt show up to pick him up from the train station, he starts to walk to de Montford hall when he is given a lift by Mike, an ex copper who is now the pub landlord.
When they reach the hall, Jonathan discovers his uncle is dead.
Using family influence, Jonathans father, a London barrister pulls a few strings and gets a pompous DI from the Met to investigate the killing.
However, Mike and Jonathan do a little investigating of their own.
As this book is marked #1 in a series, I am hoping we get to see alot more of Jonathan and Mike.
Highly recommended for those of you who like a good mystery and don't mind a book with no sex.
December 3, 2019
Jonathon de Mountford's summer visit to the village of Merrychurch takes an unpleasant and unexpected turn when he arrives at the manor house currently inhabited by his uncle Dominic to find him dead in his study. While the police soon find that while it's been made to look like an accident, Dminic's death was in fact murder, Jonathon doesn't want to just sit around and wait for them to pin it on the first best suspect. With the help of local pub owner and former cop Mike Tattersall, he begins play detective himself and stumbles upon a number of secrets his uncle was keeping.
Cozy mystery meets romance in a lovingly rendered English countryside setting. While I figured out the mystery quite some time before either Jonathon and Mike or the police got there, that didn't make this any less of an entertaining read.
Cozy mystery meets romance in a lovingly rendered English countryside setting. While I figured out the mystery quite some time before either Jonathon and Mike or the police got there, that didn't make this any less of an entertaining read.
October 16, 2018
I have to say I love Kc Wells' books....I've not read as many as I should have but the ones i've read I've loved....This one is pretty top of the list....Jonathon goes to Merrychurch to see his uncle and walks into a murder scene......Meeting Mike who owns the village pub they set about solving it......Mike and Jonathon together were sweet.....They kind of just gel together...There's no on page sex scenes and for this book it's perfect....It would have taken away from what they were trying to do.....I loved all the side characters that we met and I had no idea of who the killer was or why they did what they did.....I really think that Ms Wells has started a great series here and I can't wait for the next one x
October 17, 2018
Truth will out was freaking awesome.Totally different from K.c. Wells but as usual she smashed it out the park. Jonathon and Mike together set out to find who murdered Jonathon's uncle and let me tell you there is a number of suspects. I loved the way this was written and I never did work out who the killer was until I read it.Every time I thought I had it figured out, well I was wrong, people went on and off my list like yo-yo's. All the while getting to see the love grow stronger and stronger between these two. A excellent MM murder mystery.Well done K.c. Wells I loved it, It had me hooked all the through. Totally worth the 5 stars. I very highly recommend this book.
August 20, 2020
3 stars
I skipped through most of this simply so I could confirm my suspicions about the murderer. Otherwise, it took me way to long to read this because it wasn't holding my attention. It's an okay cozy mystery but I really only read it because I've had it on my TBR for ages.
To sum it up in one word: meh
I skipped through most of this simply so I could confirm my suspicions about the murderer. Otherwise, it took me way to long to read this because it wasn't holding my attention. It's an okay cozy mystery but I really only read it because I've had it on my TBR for ages.
To sum it up in one word: meh
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