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Victorian Gay Detective #3
His Scottish Detective
Joshua Smith had no reason to trust the cop who’d saved his life. After all, to the son of a criminal, a rozzer is the enemy. But when ex-Sergeant Ross Munro is hired to discover why Joshua’s bride disappeared, Joshua agrees to help. Guilt-ridden because he’d vowed to protect Matilda, the pregnant girl he was forced to wed, Joshua is driven to help her. Partnering with the Scottish detective might solve one problem…and raise others. Haunted by the memory of a woman he couldn’t save, independent investigator Ross Munro is determined to locate Matilda. Her marriage to Joshua is clearly a sham, but Joshua’s role in her disappearance is less obvious . Worse, muddying it all is Ross’s unexpected attraction to the scowling, growling bruiser. An attraction that Joshua seems game to explore. On a desperate search for the missing woman, their tenuous bonds of trust are tested when betrayal is unearthed, murder’s afoot, and loyalties are questioned. Unraveling this mystery may unite two men from opposite sides of the law…or drive the cop and the criminal apart.
214 pages, paperback
First published July 31, 2018
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Summer Devon
62 books225 followersSummer Devon is the pen name writer Kate Rothwell often uses. Whether the characters are male or female, human or dragon, her books are always romance.
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You can visit her facebook page, where there's a sign up form for a newsletter (she'll only send out newsletters when there's a new Summer Devon or Kate Rothwell release and she will never ever sell your name to anyone).
Her blog is available here.
She also has a blog with Bonnie Dee, a frequent co-author. It's mostly just announcements, but we might do good give-aways on occasion.
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April 5, 2023
Reread - same as previous I really liked getting to know the characters and the mystery, but sometimes info came from nowhere either we weren't in the characters confidence or details changed. The end felt a rushed wrap up where any showdown is offpage. They seem to forget everything to ride off together no clear plan in place.
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This was possibly my favourite of the series, the mystery was stronger; one where you had some heavy suspicions but a lot of curiosity too.
The characters are interesting, two very different men. Almost instant attraction though slow moving and far slower to trust. Found Joshua interesting though felt I got to know Munro less.
Somehow the resolve was less satisfying for me. It seemed like a lot was revealed and happening suddenly, without us seeing the full finish. Don't have a clear image where the men go from here so while we leave the book with them together and on a high part of me still wanted a little more there.
Enjoying this series and hope there'll be more.
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This was possibly my favourite of the series, the mystery was stronger; one where you had some heavy suspicions but a lot of curiosity too.
The characters are interesting, two very different men. Almost instant attraction though slow moving and far slower to trust. Found Joshua interesting though felt I got to know Munro less.
Somehow the resolve was less satisfying for me. It seemed like a lot was revealed and happening suddenly, without us seeing the full finish. Don't have a clear image where the men go from here so while we leave the book with them together and on a high part of me still wanted a little more there.
Enjoying this series and hope there'll be more.
October 22, 2018
Love love love these characters.
More, Summer! More! :)
More, Summer! More! :)
February 12, 2020
**grm**
Ok, I can just say that they were so cute together with all that blushing, and I loved them. I didn't rate this 5 stars, only because I wanted an epilogue that we didn't get, and that made me a bit sad. This couple was the one I liked the most in this series (at least until now, I don't know if the author will make more books..).
{"You have ruined me," he said with an exaggerated scowl. "I'd apologize, but I believe you've done the same to me".}
We got only one sex scene, but Gods it was hot!!! That was their first time with a man, since Murno had never even thought about it before, and Joshua had only gone to the molly house once without doing anything and only touched another dic* twice in all his life, and when we read about that night, is so clear that none of them knows what to really do, but the enthusiasm leads the way and their passion helps them.
Give me more books with them plssssssssssssssssssss ç_ç
Ok, I can just say that they were so cute together with all that blushing, and I loved them. I didn't rate this 5 stars, only because I wanted an epilogue that we didn't get, and that made me a bit sad. This couple was the one I liked the most in this series (at least until now, I don't know if the author will make more books..).
{"You have ruined me," he said with an exaggerated scowl. "I'd apologize, but I believe you've done the same to me".}
We got only one sex scene, but Gods it was hot!!! That was their first time with a man, since Murno had never even thought about it before, and Joshua had only gone to the molly house once without doing anything and only touched another dic* twice in all his life, and when we read about that night, is so clear that none of them knows what to really do, but the enthusiasm leads the way and their passion helps them.
Give me more books with them plssssssssssssssssssss ç_ç
September 8, 2018
Sadly, this book was my least favorite in the series so far. I didn't dislike it, but it didn't move me. I would still read another book that came out in the series, but mainly because I liked the first two books in the series and because I often like books by Dee, not because this book in particular intrigued me.
First, I didn't particularly get the "Scottish" feeling from Ross Munro. Yes, occasional reference was made to him having a degree of familial background from Scotland, but that background never made itself felt to the degree that background did in the other two books, and it it didn't manifest such that I felt "Scottish Detective" was warranted.
The relationship between the MCs generally felt contrived and unconvincing as well. I never really understood why they would want to be together, other than their sharing the trait of being men who were interested in men. Other than that, there seemed to be all these barriers and walls between them that should have been an issue to their even really knowing each other as people, to say nothing of falling in love with each other, but that seemed to be pretty much glossed over in favor of their being love because . . . reasons?
But it was still an acceptable read, and I would check out another book in the series.
First, I didn't particularly get the "Scottish" feeling from Ross Munro. Yes, occasional reference was made to him having a degree of familial background from Scotland, but that background never made itself felt to the degree that background did in the other two books, and it it didn't manifest such that I felt "Scottish Detective" was warranted.
The relationship between the MCs generally felt contrived and unconvincing as well. I never really understood why they would want to be together, other than their sharing the trait of being men who were interested in men. Other than that, there seemed to be all these barriers and walls between them that should have been an issue to their even really knowing each other as people, to say nothing of falling in love with each other, but that seemed to be pretty much glossed over in favor of their being love because . . . reasons?
But it was still an acceptable read, and I would check out another book in the series.
September 1, 2018
Joshua Smith is caught in a compromising location. He only wanted to ease his loneliness and fulfill a craving but he should have known that his moment of weakness would land him in deeper trouble than he could handle. For Munro, this is a rather ill-fated meeting. Already struggling to maintain professionalism in an antagonistic work environment, his choice to save a man effectively ends his policing career. A man up against the law, a man who is the law. Both have secrets to protect but a woman in danger brings them together in ways neither man expected.
This book seemed accurate for the time period depicted. Every time photographs were mentioned I'd have to think about what year it was and whether or not they could get crime scene photos and such. Despite those instances that jarred me out of the moment, the language and descriptions of the setting fit. Though I will say there was an incredible amount of verbal dancing. With so many words and seemingly never getting to the point in any of the conversations, it made the story feel much longer than necessary.
I liked Joshua and was sad that he kept getting the short end of the stick and doubted all the time. Yes, the evidence often pointed to him, but for all of Munro's ability to see beyond the surface of the words and the situation, Joshua was constantly battling against Munro's skepticism, among other issues. Joshua's thoughts were much more clear as were his feelings. I enjoyed getting to know Joshua, his vulnerabilities, motivations, fears, and his heart.
Munro was a bit more difficult to know. While I feel he is a good match for Joshua, and it's obvious Joshua enjoys him very much, his slightly contrary and intriguing personality seems a little nebulous. We don't get too much of his history or learn of his motivations beyond his experience on the force in Perth. His feelings for Joshua remain unclear for the most part. We are left to infer their depths through his suggestive words and blushes but some kind of clear assurance of feelings, even in his inner musings, would be greatly appreciated.
The end was hopeful and a tentative HEA. Joshua's hope, eagerness, and excitement was very cute, almost contagious. Munro's reaction to Joshua's suggestion felt right for who we know Munro to be and I'm not sure I'd wish for something different in that setting. If we got an epilogue, maybe I might feel better about the ending, but as it was written, it seemed open yet hopeful. I just wish the tentative could have been removed from their HEA.
This book seemed accurate for the time period depicted. Every time photographs were mentioned I'd have to think about what year it was and whether or not they could get crime scene photos and such. Despite those instances that jarred me out of the moment, the language and descriptions of the setting fit. Though I will say there was an incredible amount of verbal dancing. With so many words and seemingly never getting to the point in any of the conversations, it made the story feel much longer than necessary.
I liked Joshua and was sad that he kept getting the short end of the stick and doubted all the time. Yes, the evidence often pointed to him, but for all of Munro's ability to see beyond the surface of the words and the situation, Joshua was constantly battling against Munro's skepticism, among other issues. Joshua's thoughts were much more clear as were his feelings. I enjoyed getting to know Joshua, his vulnerabilities, motivations, fears, and his heart.
Munro was a bit more difficult to know. While I feel he is a good match for Joshua, and it's obvious Joshua enjoys him very much, his slightly contrary and intriguing personality seems a little nebulous. We don't get too much of his history or learn of his motivations beyond his experience on the force in Perth. His feelings for Joshua remain unclear for the most part. We are left to infer their depths through his suggestive words and blushes but some kind of clear assurance of feelings, even in his inner musings, would be greatly appreciated.
The end was hopeful and a tentative HEA. Joshua's hope, eagerness, and excitement was very cute, almost contagious. Munro's reaction to Joshua's suggestion felt right for who we know Munro to be and I'm not sure I'd wish for something different in that setting. If we got an epilogue, maybe I might feel better about the ending, but as it was written, it seemed open yet hopeful. I just wish the tentative could have been removed from their HEA.
August 22, 2018
"The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them." — Ernest Hemingway
On this first visit to a molly house, Joshua Smith, from 'His Scottish Detective' by Summer Devon, gets caught in a police raid. He would have been killed except for the intervention of Ross Munro, a police sergeant who was involved in the bust. Even still, he's seriously wounded and would have died except for Munro's intervention and care while he was in jail.
Joshua is left with a bad limp that keeps him from taking a more active part in “Big Mervin's”, his father's business, not that he wants to considering that his father is a mob boss. Big Mervin didn't have much use for Joshua even before his beating, because he thought he was weak so he certainly doesn't now. Joshua has never been able to please his father, no matter how hard he tries. When another mob boss needs a husband for his pregnant daughter, Matilda, his father offers Joshua without even asking him. It's good for business: that is all his father cares about. Joshua goes through with the wedding; he tries to reassure his bride that he's not going to harm her, but she's still frightened out of her mind. Mostly, she stays in the bedroom with the door locked. Joshua goes out for a while and when he comes back, the girl has disappeared. To make things worse, no one other than Joshua seems to care.
Ross Munro has had it with the police force and decides to resign. He is hired by Patrick Kelly, whose detective agency has been asked, by her father, to find Matilda. When Ross goes to question the girl's husband, he realizes that it's Joshua, the man whose life he saved. Neither man is prepared for the feelings they invoke in each other. Ross is uncomfortable because, although he favors men, he has never been with one, but Joshua has no such scruples. He makes his intentions clear to Ross who rebuffs him, but Joshua does not give up easily. Since Joshua has been in touch with his wife who trusted him enough to let him know where she was and that she's safe. This gives them a place to begin their inquiry. At first, Joshua will not tell Ross, but he eventually gives in. Since Matilda seemed to trust Joshua, at least a little, Ross considerers it wise to team up to investigate her whereabouts. When they are attacked while searching for her, they realize that there's more to this story than a missing woman.
This is a good historical romance with some interesting characters. Ross learns to loosen up and find out what is really important. Joshua shows a lot of character growth from a mobster's “useless” son to finding his self-worth and what he wants to do in the future. This is the most exciting story in the series, with a lot of intrigue and adventure. Although they were interesting, sexy, and made a good team, I didn't warm up to the characters as much as I did to the other men in the series. Overall I've enjoyed the ‘Gay Victorian Detective’ series and would love to see more of them in the future. Thanks, Summer.
NOTE: This book was provided by the author for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
On this first visit to a molly house, Joshua Smith, from 'His Scottish Detective' by Summer Devon, gets caught in a police raid. He would have been killed except for the intervention of Ross Munro, a police sergeant who was involved in the bust. Even still, he's seriously wounded and would have died except for Munro's intervention and care while he was in jail.
Joshua is left with a bad limp that keeps him from taking a more active part in “Big Mervin's”, his father's business, not that he wants to considering that his father is a mob boss. Big Mervin didn't have much use for Joshua even before his beating, because he thought he was weak so he certainly doesn't now. Joshua has never been able to please his father, no matter how hard he tries. When another mob boss needs a husband for his pregnant daughter, Matilda, his father offers Joshua without even asking him. It's good for business: that is all his father cares about. Joshua goes through with the wedding; he tries to reassure his bride that he's not going to harm her, but she's still frightened out of her mind. Mostly, she stays in the bedroom with the door locked. Joshua goes out for a while and when he comes back, the girl has disappeared. To make things worse, no one other than Joshua seems to care.
Ross Munro has had it with the police force and decides to resign. He is hired by Patrick Kelly, whose detective agency has been asked, by her father, to find Matilda. When Ross goes to question the girl's husband, he realizes that it's Joshua, the man whose life he saved. Neither man is prepared for the feelings they invoke in each other. Ross is uncomfortable because, although he favors men, he has never been with one, but Joshua has no such scruples. He makes his intentions clear to Ross who rebuffs him, but Joshua does not give up easily. Since Joshua has been in touch with his wife who trusted him enough to let him know where she was and that she's safe. This gives them a place to begin their inquiry. At first, Joshua will not tell Ross, but he eventually gives in. Since Matilda seemed to trust Joshua, at least a little, Ross considerers it wise to team up to investigate her whereabouts. When they are attacked while searching for her, they realize that there's more to this story than a missing woman.
This is a good historical romance with some interesting characters. Ross learns to loosen up and find out what is really important. Joshua shows a lot of character growth from a mobster's “useless” son to finding his self-worth and what he wants to do in the future. This is the most exciting story in the series, with a lot of intrigue and adventure. Although they were interesting, sexy, and made a good team, I didn't warm up to the characters as much as I did to the other men in the series. Overall I've enjoyed the ‘Gay Victorian Detective’ series and would love to see more of them in the future. Thanks, Summer.
NOTE: This book was provided by the author for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews.
August 20, 2018
When Joshua Smith is caught where he shouldn't be it's a cop who comes to aid but then his family makes a deal with an enemy, Joshua finds himself married. When Ross Munro decides to leave the force he takes a job with Patrick Kelly and his first case is to find a missing woman. Joshua and Ross' paths cross once again, will they be able to trust each other enough to find the truth about Joshua's missing wife? Will their attraction be a hinderance or a blessing?
His Scottish Detective is a wonderful tale of good guys and bad guys and watching the line between muddy. Joshua Smith was born into a family of bad guys and as much as he wants to get out, he finally accepts that there is no way out for him and as much as I wanted to shake him to see that he does have opportunities to be free of them I also got why he couldn't let himself see those choices. When it comes to Ross Munro, well I wanted to do the same to him but to see that walking away isn't always the right choice even if it is the easy one. However, the author knew best and in this case having the men do exactly what you think they shouldn't do put them in a position to meet again which ended up being what they both needed.
Summer Devon takes history, mystery, love, lust and stirs them together pretty perfectly to make this story come alive. One of the things I love about her work is that it is pretty obvious she has a healthy respect for the past with her attention to detail. This is fiction so there might be bits and pieces that get a bit blurry but as a whole His Scottish Detective is an amazing story that is entertaining from beginning to end. Was is as good as His American Detective or His Irish Detective, books 1 and 2 in her Victorian Gay Detective series? Probably not, but I wouldn't want to put money down on the difference.
Do you need to read American and Irish before Scottish? No, but its a personal preference of mine to read a series in order. In the case of this series, Patrick Kelly from American does appear again, his involvement in Scottish is pretty much only one scene with a few references to by Ross Munro, so it is not necessary to know his story to understand this one but for me I think it flows better knowing who he is and what he went through to get where he is, but that's just my personal opinion. Whatever order you read this series in, I highly recommend adding these tales to your TBR list, you won't be sorry.
His Scottish Detective is a wonderful tale of good guys and bad guys and watching the line between muddy. Joshua Smith was born into a family of bad guys and as much as he wants to get out, he finally accepts that there is no way out for him and as much as I wanted to shake him to see that he does have opportunities to be free of them I also got why he couldn't let himself see those choices. When it comes to Ross Munro, well I wanted to do the same to him but to see that walking away isn't always the right choice even if it is the easy one. However, the author knew best and in this case having the men do exactly what you think they shouldn't do put them in a position to meet again which ended up being what they both needed.
Summer Devon takes history, mystery, love, lust and stirs them together pretty perfectly to make this story come alive. One of the things I love about her work is that it is pretty obvious she has a healthy respect for the past with her attention to detail. This is fiction so there might be bits and pieces that get a bit blurry but as a whole His Scottish Detective is an amazing story that is entertaining from beginning to end. Was is as good as His American Detective or His Irish Detective, books 1 and 2 in her Victorian Gay Detective series? Probably not, but I wouldn't want to put money down on the difference.
Do you need to read American and Irish before Scottish? No, but its a personal preference of mine to read a series in order. In the case of this series, Patrick Kelly from American does appear again, his involvement in Scottish is pretty much only one scene with a few references to by Ross Munro, so it is not necessary to know his story to understand this one but for me I think it flows better knowing who he is and what he went through to get where he is, but that's just my personal opinion. Whatever order you read this series in, I highly recommend adding these tales to your TBR list, you won't be sorry.
October 13, 2018
Even though Joshua Smith was saved from certain death by a cop, he knows he still cannot trust him. As the son of a crime boss, Joshua learned at an early age to trust no one. Then that cop, ex-Sergeant Ross Monroe is hired to find his missing bride and Joshua decides to help. Even though the marriage was forced, he felt like he should have protected the very pregnant Matilda who just disappeared. Working together finds the two men facing more difficulties than they thought, including an attraction that Joshua is more than willing to explore. Their investigation leads them out of London where murder, misinformation and betrayal brings up all mistrusts that occur naturally between ex-cop and criminal.
His Scottish Detective was filled with all sorts of quirky side characters, some harmless and some not so much. Their desire for each other was obvious but living in their world it is not so easy to act on it. There were three stories in this series, Gay Victorian Detective, and each one was unique and delightful. The plot for The Scottish Detective kept you guessing until the end. Joshua and Ross were perfect for each other. They made you smile and you could not help but wish for a happy ending for them. Don't miss The Scottish Detective.
His Scottish Detective was filled with all sorts of quirky side characters, some harmless and some not so much. Their desire for each other was obvious but living in their world it is not so easy to act on it. There were three stories in this series, Gay Victorian Detective, and each one was unique and delightful. The plot for The Scottish Detective kept you guessing until the end. Joshua and Ross were perfect for each other. They made you smile and you could not help but wish for a happy ending for them. Don't miss The Scottish Detective.
September 8, 2018
Different from your usual mm romance novel, Ms Devon has set this story in a time when homosexuality was a serious crime. His Scottish Detective is a well written mystery first, with the lust and romance simmering in the background, while the mystery marches merrily on. I enjoyed both MCs, they danced around one another, but once they connected, all bets were off. I really enjoyed the natural interaction between the characters, and the way in which Ms Devon depicted the homosexual issue within the time period, was very well written. Obviously the author had done her research. Added to the ebb and flow of the romance , the plot line of the mystery certainly kept me on my toes. It's quite a story with lots of twists and turns, I've got to say I really had to concentrate to follow it. In fact, this is why I gave the story 4 instead of 5 stars, on occasions I had to go back and re-read a section to keep myself on track. Despite this, I did enjoy the story, it's a decent mystery and Joshua and Munro were well matched and played off against one another well. Both the main and secondary characters were richly drawn.
August 10, 2018
Twists & Turns Galore
This one takes patience because the twists and turns are sometimes a bit vague in that they take place in Victorian England and there are tons of characters, motivations and sub plots to follow. But shining through it all is author Devon's ability to draw deeply conflicted, yet also deeply affecting, MCs.
In this case it's Joshua, member of a crime family, and Munro, a Scottish constable in London who saved Joshua's life for a number of conflicting reasons. (The author thinks that Munro is in the background on the cover, and that seems logical, but authors rarely dictate these things).
These two are scarily attracted to each other from the start but in true British tradition keep stiff upper lips about their feelings until they just can't stand it any more--and then they are rarely left standing after they get very close together.
I have loved this series from the start, three completely different couples thrown into deeply troubling situations and winding up somewhat entwined as crime busters and separately as lovers. This tale takes us into the machinations of two really crummy crime syndicates, more cheap trick guys trying to build major operations with brute force and little brainpower.
That Munro is not all he appears to be as a humble Scottish cop and Joshua not all one would suspect of him as a thug, adds to the anticipation and seals a resolution that is projected after a period of time and is as logical as it could be in the end. I hope Ms. Devon has it on her agenda to expand the series to a Welch twist.
This one takes patience because the twists and turns are sometimes a bit vague in that they take place in Victorian England and there are tons of characters, motivations and sub plots to follow. But shining through it all is author Devon's ability to draw deeply conflicted, yet also deeply affecting, MCs.
In this case it's Joshua, member of a crime family, and Munro, a Scottish constable in London who saved Joshua's life for a number of conflicting reasons. (The author thinks that Munro is in the background on the cover, and that seems logical, but authors rarely dictate these things).
These two are scarily attracted to each other from the start but in true British tradition keep stiff upper lips about their feelings until they just can't stand it any more--and then they are rarely left standing after they get very close together.
I have loved this series from the start, three completely different couples thrown into deeply troubling situations and winding up somewhat entwined as crime busters and separately as lovers. This tale takes us into the machinations of two really crummy crime syndicates, more cheap trick guys trying to build major operations with brute force and little brainpower.
That Munro is not all he appears to be as a humble Scottish cop and Joshua not all one would suspect of him as a thug, adds to the anticipation and seals a resolution that is projected after a period of time and is as logical as it could be in the end. I hope Ms. Devon has it on her agenda to expand the series to a Welch twist.
October 9, 2018
Clever Ideas Inconsistently Presented
The two main characters are well written, and there are aspects of the scenes in London that are engaging, but the plot falls flat once they've left London with mostly running around and getting attacked--which seems like it ought to be interesting, but somehow fails to be. The big reveal was anticlimactic, and the very last few pages felt less like a twist and more like throwing in the towel. It might have been the ending readers might want (I thought Joshua's original plan much more likely to work), but that didn't mean you could just say, more or less, "and then they lived haiku ever after the end,' and call it done.
Still, I wouldn't throw the book out of bed for eating crackers. I'd likely even give a fourth book in the series a try. The first book in series was good.
The two main characters are well written, and there are aspects of the scenes in London that are engaging, but the plot falls flat once they've left London with mostly running around and getting attacked--which seems like it ought to be interesting, but somehow fails to be. The big reveal was anticlimactic, and the very last few pages felt less like a twist and more like throwing in the towel. It might have been the ending readers might want (I thought Joshua's original plan much more likely to work), but that didn't mean you could just say, more or less, "and then they lived haiku ever after the end,' and call it done.
Still, I wouldn't throw the book out of bed for eating crackers. I'd likely even give a fourth book in the series a try. The first book in series was good.
August 17, 2018
MM romances seldom turn out to be brimming with gripping suspense - yet that is exactly what this title proved to be. It was difficult to put the story down, even though the two main characters sometimes make inexplicable decisions with no clear link to the context of their backgrounds. The gritty realities of the setting were immediately apparent as we witnessed the two characters be drawn to each other's flawed personalities amid a backdrop of chaos. It was a pleasure to read this book, with somewhat less-than-believable lovemaking, but it feels complete when the conclusion arrives. I look forward to the author's next offering.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 22, 2018
I really enjoyed reading this book, I do enjoy a good mystery book. Thos was both mystery and romance I enjoyed getting to know Joshua Smith and Ross Munro, they had a really great connection from the beginning. They both were alike in how big thier hearts where. This is not a normal mm book I would read and I haven't read this author before either, but in saying that I am extremely glad I had the opportunity to review this book because I would has missed a really great book.
So please if you don't normally read mysteries do this a try you won't regret it.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
So please if you don't normally read mysteries do this a try you won't regret it.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 9, 2018
I enjoy mysteries, m/m relationships, and regency era romances. So, I was quite pleased to find a book that offered many of my favorite genres in one package. This was my first read in the "Victorian Gay Detective" series, and I fully enjoyed it. The story has a nice complement of mystery, bad guys, murder, betrayal, suspicion, and two men on opposite sides on the law drawn together by a common cause. They fight their attraction to each other and find it hard to trust. The story has plenty of surprises to keep you engaged and guessing. I liked the characters and watching the relationship develop.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 23, 2019
A Historical mystery romance
Loved this story of intrigue, brutality and of course love. Joshua seems simple, but he is clever,pragmatic , loyal and needs to get away from his gangster father and his horrible mob. His wife disappears mere days after an arranged marriage and he is questioned by Sir Ross Munro who had already helped Joshua survive a brutal beating few weeks back. They set out to solve the mystery and on that journey meet many interesting people as well. Joshua can't keep away from Munro who is also in desperate need of love and companionship. It's a good romantic mystery with few cool characters thrown in.
Loved this story of intrigue, brutality and of course love. Joshua seems simple, but he is clever,pragmatic , loyal and needs to get away from his gangster father and his horrible mob. His wife disappears mere days after an arranged marriage and he is questioned by Sir Ross Munro who had already helped Joshua survive a brutal beating few weeks back. They set out to solve the mystery and on that journey meet many interesting people as well. Joshua can't keep away from Munro who is also in desperate need of love and companionship. It's a good romantic mystery with few cool characters thrown in.
August 30, 2018
This is a well written story that revolves around Joshua trying to locate his wife with the assistance of an ex-cop Ross. Matilda and Joshua were forced into a marriage by their fathers who are head of competing organized gangs in London. Matilda, who is pregnant, runs away and later reported to be dead along with her child. Along the way Joshua and Ross feel the sexual attraction they have for each other but do not act on these feelings until much later in the book. There is a lot going on in this book and it make for an enjoyable and entertaining read. I would recommend this book.
September 5, 2018
This is entertaining, intricate and dramatic. Joshua is tough, quiet and submissive. Munro is smart, stubborn and passive. They meet when Munro is hired to find Joshua's missing wife, and both are attracted to the other. But Munro doesn't want to admit that he has those feelings, and Joshua isn't sure whether he should pursue them. The other characters are all a bit nutty, and there are twists and turns you can't see coming. It's a very entertaining story.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 4, 2018
Very uneven story
The story started out with good elements of attraction and mistrust and even a bit of fear. However these elements were unevenly developed and caused confusion as it seemed the characters swung too quickly from one to the other. The changing accents were a bit disjarring, likely too many different ones and again, hopping from one to the other without much rationale.
The story started out with good elements of attraction and mistrust and even a bit of fear. However these elements were unevenly developed and caused confusion as it seemed the characters swung too quickly from one to the other. The changing accents were a bit disjarring, likely too many different ones and again, hopping from one to the other without much rationale.
August 5, 2018
lgbt mates in an are when trains and horses were more populous
a kind hearted son of a thief gets caught in the wrong kind of house of ill repute and ends up jailed and badly beaten.
Sergeant Ross saves his life, but there is a great deal more to the Scotsman.
complicated relations in an era that held little for them.
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a kind hearted son of a thief gets caught in the wrong kind of house of ill repute and ends up jailed and badly beaten.
Sergeant Ross saves his life, but there is a great deal more to the Scotsman.
complicated relations in an era that held little for them.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 31, 2018
Josh who was forced to get married because he was caught in a gay club, is trying to find his wife who was forced to marry him because she is pregnant.
Munro a retired detective is trying to he find her. They become attracted to each other and travel the trials and tribulations of being gaya in Victorian England.
The story deals with loss, violence against gays, and more.
It is a mystery worth reading.
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Munro a retired detective is trying to he find her. They become attracted to each other and travel the trials and tribulations of being gaya in Victorian England.
The story deals with loss, violence against gays, and more.
It is a mystery worth reading.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 8, 2018
This is an interesting detective story filled with twists and turns and brings Ross and Joshua together in this 19th century M/M romance. I enjoyed watching their relationship evolve and grow into love as the story moved forward. The author does a great job describing the time period and the attitude and challenges these men faced. I enjoyed the book and recommend reading.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
September 8, 2018
He is an ex con and he has got her pregnant, he is being made to marry her but she has disappeared. He will need help to find her. In walks a man who can. They find as they get to know each other while hunting for her, feelings are beginning. What is going on?Will they find her? Will the attract between them grow? See what will happen
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 16, 2018
Negative wow.
This was not a good read. It is shocking how many books the author has published since this read as shoddily crafted as the first draft of a first novel. The characters are crayoned onto cardboard outlines and it really isn’t clear why the author thinks they belong together. The plot sometimes works but mostly doesn’t. Even as a free book, you will overpay with the time you spend reading.. I don’t recommend this book.
This was not a good read. It is shocking how many books the author has published since this read as shoddily crafted as the first draft of a first novel. The characters are crayoned onto cardboard outlines and it really isn’t clear why the author thinks they belong together. The plot sometimes works but mostly doesn’t. Even as a free book, you will overpay with the time you spend reading.. I don’t recommend this book.
November 18, 2018
Not sure why I can get book #3 through KU and have to pay for 1 and 2... not that it matters, it's a complete standalone, (although I do now want to read the other two).
This is a strong mystery with the romance in the background. Can't find too many more cautious characters than Joshua Smith - all regret and little hope. The contrast with the upright and sturdy Munro is well balanced, and their developing trust if lovely.
Enjoyable mystery.
This is a strong mystery with the romance in the background. Can't find too many more cautious characters than Joshua Smith - all regret and little hope. The contrast with the upright and sturdy Munro is well balanced, and their developing trust if lovely.
Enjoyable mystery.
August 31, 2019
3.5* but not sure I enjoyed as much as the other two, I found it a bit rushed.
Joshua is a guy from a rough world but has had some of the edges smoothed out. His life does not go well and we get a feel for the dirtier side of life.
Munro remained quite a mystery to me but did loosen up slightly with Joshua.
Their hunt for Joshua’s wife takes them to the country where I was right in my thoughts about the grave.
Only a very quick visit with Kelly.
Joshua is a guy from a rough world but has had some of the edges smoothed out. His life does not go well and we get a feel for the dirtier side of life.
Munro remained quite a mystery to me but did loosen up slightly with Joshua.
Their hunt for Joshua’s wife takes them to the country where I was right in my thoughts about the grave.
Only a very quick visit with Kelly.
August 18, 2018
Just could not get into this book. I loved the first two in the series. Here they don't even develop a relationship until 2/3 of the book is done and then it is pretty superficial and is only a day in progress when the book ends. Just hurried up and finished. Neither character is developed well and their attraction does not seem realistic.
September 14, 2018
This is the first book in this series that I read. It's a good historical romance with adventure. Josh and Ross make a great team and couple. Devon Summer is a great writer and and "Goodbye Phillip" was the first book that I read of hers and jumped on the chance to read this book.
September 17, 2018
Well done
I enjoyed this read very much it was like a bit of Sherlock Holmes. If he had teamed up with a criminal and sort of feel in love.It kept me reading wanting to find out what happened to the missing wife and when they would finally break down for each other.
I enjoyed this read very much it was like a bit of Sherlock Holmes. If he had teamed up with a criminal and sort of feel in love.It kept me reading wanting to find out what happened to the missing wife and when they would finally break down for each other.
August 1, 2018
Hey, they asked me to rate it. What can I do? Lie? Naw, I like the book.
August 17, 2018
i haven't read any of the other books in this series, but now i have too! loved joss and ross...good vs bad(ish) guy, with all the good stuff! would def recommend.
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