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A Case of Christmas Kindle Edition

by Josh Lanyon (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 538 ratings
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Christmas on Catalina Island—it’s just what the doctor ordered.



Injured in the line of duty, FBI Special Agent Shane Donovan is longing for a few days of peace and quiet. Some nice meals, a couple of good books, and maybe a bottle of the best. No family, no friends, no fa la la la la…just a little time on his own to think things through.

But an offshore storm, a geriatric treasure hunter, and the guy who dumped him without a word two years earlier are about to unwrap all Shane’s carefully laid holiday plans
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B018SVP9T4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ JustJoshin Publishing, Inc. (December 17, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 17, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1398 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 84 pages
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    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 538 ratings

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Josh Lanyon

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Author of 100+ titles of Gay Mystery and M/M Romance, Josh Lanyon has built a literary legacy on twisty mystery, kickass adventure, and unapologetic man-on-man romance.

Her work has been translated into twelve languages. The FBI thriller Fair Game was the first Male/Male title to be published by Italy’s Harlequin Mondadori and Stranger on the Shore (Harper Collins Italia) was the first M/M title to be published in print. In 2016 Fatal Shadows placed #5 in Japan’s annual Boy Love novel list (the first and only title by a foreign author to place on the list). The Adrien English series was awarded the All-Time Favorite Couple by the Goodreads M/M Romance Group. In 2019, Fatal Shadows became the first LGBTQ mobile game created by Moments: Choose Your Story.

Josh is an EPIC Award winner, a four-time Lambda Literary Award finalist (twice for Gay Mystery), an Edgar nominee, and the first ever recipient of the Goodreads All Time Favorite M/M Author award.

Josh is married and lives in Southern California with her irascible husband, two adorable dogs, a small garden, and an ever-expanding library of vintage mystery destined to eventually crush them all beneath its weight.

Find other Josh Lanyon titles at www.joshlanyon.com

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great festive read
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2022
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Josh does it again! Her stories have such feeling and just a real sense of being human it’s difficult to read other books from other authors even if those authors and books are excellent too. This author has a style that draws you in and keeps you there, it’s irresistible. I loved this story. HEA, I 100% recommend! Thanks to the author! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
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D.Hart, RCIS
4.0 out of 5 stars A different M/M tale of Christmas !
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2015
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This is a quirky, non-mushy, M/M Christmas story !! Shane was injured on the job with the FBI, and is recuperating. He needed time alone after the near death catastrophe to sort out his thoughts, but his family doesn't understand his need to be alone, they want him with them for Christmas. On the island he finds an ex lover from two years ago, when Linus Norton dumped him, disappeared without a trace. There is a small mystery with his other neighbor while the storm pummels them. Shane is hit by a golf cart, sleeps 30 hours, sees someone try to break into his cottage, and is acquiescent to let Linus say what he has to say and get it over with. They talk, clear the cobwebs, and find a truce, which leads to their emotions still drawing them. They reconnect, Shane delivers the mystery to his neighbor, and heads to Linus for Christmas dinner...
Very different, "two tough guys" romance, no Christmas mushiness, trust may be regained, and happiness and contentment may be found.
:) ENJOY :)
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nowyat
5.0 out of 5 stars The Boy From Catalina goes walking...
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2015
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Okay, when I first read the book description and reviews, FBI agents and stolen art, I rolled my eyes and thought, "Gosh, maybe the history channel is running a documentary on the effect WWII had on dairy production in Belgium.", but it's not like that at all. This is a fun romance, first and foremost, with a fast-moving plot, beautifully descriptive, clean and shiny writing and quirky characters. I was immediately sucked in to the island setting and was fascinated to discover our hero was recovering from being stabbed by a rapier. Shane and 'not-Norton' have all the imperfections and strengths of real people, while the background characters are a perfect 'foil' to set them off. Just an excellent book. ;)
Update: I keep reading this book over and over.
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OwensCovello
3.0 out of 5 stars Easy read, felt like this was a sequel to ...
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2016
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Easy read, felt like this was a sequel to another story but can't seem to find the prequel. The ending left me a little unsatisfied. Too neatly tied up.
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Bo
5.0 out of 5 stars Typical & Atypical Lanyon
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2015
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What I liked about this book is that it "smelled" like Josh Lanyon--it had a lot of his hallmarks wafting through it, like tense mid-30s law professionals who can't communicate, loopy side characters, long, drawn out upticks to carnal action, etc.

Shane and Norton are really well met. The scenario is not exactly on target because each of these guys should have known what was going to happen when they eventually crossed paths again--but then you consider how many other Lanyon MCs have density of perspective and you accept it.

I would hope that this kicks off a new series--these guys could scorch the pages while exploring the world looking for art fraud.
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Ulysses Grant Dietz
4.0 out of 5 stars A lovely stocking stuffer from Josh Lanyon.
Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2016
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I’ve never been to Catalina Island, off the coast of Los Angeles’s multifarious sprawl. But, having read Ms. Lanyon’s latest novella, I yearn to visit.

FBI agent Shane Donovan uses his little Clarissa Avenue beach cottage on Catalina as a retreat when things get to be too much. Over family protests, he returns to the cottage a few days before a very rainy Christmas, just hours since being released from the hospital after a near-death experience at the wrong end of an antique sword. Lo and behold, the guy who’s just bought the cottage across the street is the same one who, it seems, played him two years earlier when he was being secretly investigated by unhappy clients of the FBI.

The same guy he thought he was falling in love with. Ouch.

This little Christmas novella is Ms. Lanyon at her sweetest and least pointed. It is not a big deal, but it includes all of her talents as a writer, telegraphing personalities and places with literary economy and emotional punch. It is wonderful to watch these two men stumble toward each other, as the author strips away macho pretense and shows us the wounded hearts beneath the professional veneer.
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padme35
5.0 out of 5 stars A great little romantic comedy for your holiday library
Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2015
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Audiobook Review December 2019:
I called A Case of Christmas a romantic comedy the first time around 4 years ago and after listening to Derrick McClain's narration, I would reinforce that statement. Shane and his Not-Norton is clever and fun in a I-want-to-whack-their-heads-together kind of way. Rom-com with little Lanyon tweaks here and there to make this holiday gem enjoyable anytime of the year.

Original Review December 2015:
Christmas just wouldn't be Christmas without a Lanyon read. Sometimes timing is everything and will Shane and his Not-Norton get it right the second time around? A great little romantic comedy for your holiday library
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L. Anita
5.0 out of 5 stars Josh is the best!
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2016
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I love all of the stories of Josh. She has amazing writing skills to draw you in, whether it is a short story, a novel or a series. To maximize the enjoyment from her works, I not only re-read every one of them but I also bought the audiobooks. Please continue the great work!
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上村江里代
5.0 out of 5 stars 原文読みの勉強になる
Reviewed in Japan on August 20, 2022
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元々和訳の方を持っていて大好きな作品だったから、どうしても原文が読みたいと思っていてこの程入手できた。
訳文がある程度頭にあるので、原文を読み解くヒントになり、和訳のコツが掴めるし勉強になる。
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A.M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb!
Reviewed in Germany on January 8, 2017
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Ich liebe die Stories von Josh Lanyon und ganz besonders die Adrien English Reihe und auch dieses Buch hat mich nicht enttäuscht! Wirklich gelungen! Kann nur hoffen, dass noch mehr Stories folgen.
Mr. Lanyon, if you are - by any chance- reading this: never let this particular series come truly to an end!!! And thank you!
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Sumaloo
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Little Christmas
Reviewed in Canada on January 18, 2016
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It is possible to be sentimental without being sloppy! Merry Christmas Mr. Lanyon, it was fun. Now I want to know more about these two...
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Claire
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 28, 2015
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Each time this author releases a book I rush to buy it. When I have to read the book in one sitting I'm reminded why.
The author is wonderfully skilled. The story here was so engaging,the characters addictive and the language so skill-fully used.
I loved this sweet,short story.
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Nyy
4.0 out of 5 stars 短いけれどもとても満足できる恋愛小説
Reviewed in Japan on April 1, 2019
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短いのにちょっと割高に感じたけれども、あらすじを読んで面白そうだったので買ってみた。
期待を裏切らない面白さ。ロマンス小説としては星5でもいいくらい。
ただ近所に住む老人との絡みが、無理矢理事件起こしたなーという感じ。つまらない上に、人物も事の経緯も苛だたしい。沈没船サルベージは面白いテーマなんだし事件を起こしたいなら短編にしないでもっと掘り下げても良かったんじゃないかと思う。傷病休暇中とはいえ、せっかく美術捜査班がいるんだし。星マイナス1。

あらすじは、昔約束をすっぽかして消えた男と同じ島で再会し、わだかまりを解いていくというもの。主人公は黒髪緑眼中背の30代半ば。相手役も同年代、中背、いい身体をしているらしい。二人のやりとりはリズムが良くて面白かったです。
今回何より興味深かったのは、主人公がArt of murder bookの主人公、Jason Westの同僚であること。The Magician Murdersにもagent Donovanとして登場していました。Lanyon世界ではFBIロス支部美術捜査班はゲイ率が高いのかな。ともかくこうして知っているキャラクターが出てくるのは嬉しいですね。Sam Kennedyだけでなく、『フェア・ゲーム』のタッカーも、中編Winter Killに主人公格の元彼として出てきたり、嬉しいファンサービスだなと思います。ぜひ続けてほしい。
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