She has a serious thing for those writer-and-cop pairings, huh.

This was classic Lanyon — a solid mystery, with a less-than-perfect, but still somewhat sweet, romance in the background. Well-planned, well-written, and very enjoyable. ( )

It will come as no surprise at all that I loved the mystery. A Hollywood's Golden Era mystery is the theme of Timothy North's book, and oh, my god! the characters are glorious! The old diva, the astrologer, the gangster and his son (Tony the Cock and Frankie the Weenie, c'mon!), all of them are endearing, and the story is easy to follow but keeps your interest until the end...

The romance is what takes one star of the five for this book. I like Tim and Jack, although for moments I want to shake them and shout at them. A bit. The sex is hot, and the reasons both of them have to behave the way they do are solid and understandable. Angst, miscommunication and hurt are at their best, but... the final understanding feels a little bit rushed.

Nevertheless, this is a great book, and I'm ready for more :P

The narration is gorgeous. ( )

Story: 9
First MC: 9
Second MC: 8
Secondary characters: 7
Mystery: 7
Sexual tension: 6
Humor: 5
Hotness: 5
Product placement: 5
Ridiculousness: 3
Annoying: 3
Audio: 9 (3h 4min)
To re-read: 9

Interesting mystery. Tim is writing a book on an actress murdered in the 1950s. And with the help with an asshole ex who happens to be an cop. We spend the book wondering why something is threatening him against publishing the book.

kinda wish there is a second book. ( )

I love the cover art on this book, it's just so beautiful. And the story itself is great. Lots of fun. ( )

Great and will move directly in the favourites folder. It is so amazing how his characters are so rich and the story so well developed even if it is a short novella. ( )