So This is Christmas: The Adrien English Mysteries Book 6

It was so worth the wait for this, and in a way I'm glad it didn't come any sooner. The ending of The Dark Tide was so intense, so nearly tragic, that any immediate follow-up would have been almost anticlimactic (though the two or three little snippets we've had have been reassuring!). But now it is here it is everything I could have wished for.It seems so natural to slip back into Adrien and Jake's world - the shop, the familiar characters, the allusions to past events - but with the added comfort of observing how worth the wait their relationship has proved to be for them too. Difficult emotions are not glossed over, but the overall feeling is of love and hope. The case involving Kevin from A Dangerous Thing blends in nicely, and there's even talk of seeing Pine Shadows Ranch again, one of my favourite locations.The first five books ended, for me, with a satisfying resolution, but now Josh has opened up a way forward, and I shall be happy with as many more glimpses into Adrien's world as she will grant us.

3.5 stars. How fabulous to have Adrien (with an "e") and Jake back for a Yuletide special. All the elements of the original series, the humour, the mystery, the brooding....but.....in my humble opinion, a less than spectacular plot....quite disappointing frankly....a bit of a cop out.The writing as ever was great (one or two edits required with those adverbs, some too close to one another, but hey....what the hell, didn't put me off, this is a short, a novella no less....no padding.I really liked it.

Well, this was a lovely Christmas present for fans of Adrien English. Adrien is as sharp as ever, and Jake... Much as I have often wanted to give him a clout around the earhole, I always felt this was the Jake hidden beneath the surface. Lots of cameos in this - Guy was hilarious; Lisa was Lisa (pulling a runner? Hmm). Natalie...bless her.Can't say much more without spoiling the story. There's a mystery, of course, and there's the book shop, a road trip, and lots of Adrien and Jake just being a couple. It's wonderful.

Awwww yessssss this was lovely. Adrian and Jake have just come back from their trip to England and, have to deal with chaos in Adrien's shop thanks to the staff, and a mystery involving Kevin, from an earlier story. Jake helps, the mystery is solved, the chaos in the store calms down a bit. It makes me happy to see how much Adrian and Jake's relationship has progressed - they care for each other so much, even when they're disagreeing about something. Anyway, it's all satisfying and had a lovely happy ending and I felt all warm and fuzzy.

It was so worth the wait for this book. Getting back into the Adrien/Jake story line and the familiar places, like the shop were great.It was good to see some of the older characters back in the story and I really enjoyed it a lot. I'm looking forward to another instalment, hopefully there will be one.

One last mystery, one last Christmas, one last chance to say a fond farewell to this flawed yet perfect couple. The perfect distraction from the flu as well, I can now say from experience.

This book was pure indulgence - like coming home after a long time away. I love J/A and whilst there was some sleuthing there was also J/A just bring J/A, like catching up with of friends over coffee.Absolutely loved it x

I love Josh Lanyon's books and particularly love Adrien English, so this was a real treat for me!It was great to catch up with Adrien and Jake and catch a glimpse of their lives.I really enjoyed this novella. A soupcon of mystery, sprinkled with family issues, wrapped up in a lovely New Year's ending.Highly recommended.