midnightreadsplusmore13 's review for:

Murder at pirates cove by Josh Lanyon
2.0
adventurous funny informative mysterious tense slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I've had this December 2022 amd finally read. I now realize I don't like cozy gay mysteries. I only finished this because wanted to know who. I guest the twist right before was revealed though. Few times I laughed but I was mostly bored. 

Ellery inherited his (add 3 in front) greats aunt's bookstore and home. He came from New York to Pirate's Cove. Now people are turning up dead one in his own shop and he's suspect number one.

I liked the moments with Ellery and Jack the police chief especially the dog incident that brought up in his office. I also liked Nora and Watson the puppy he finds and adopts but that was it. The plot didn't hold me just wanted to know who and why and like I said I figured it out right before reveal since became obvious to me. I give this to someone who might like it. Won't be continuing the series either. There wasn't enough interaction with Ellery and Jack romantic wise.