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Josh Lanyon

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in Los Angeles, The United States

January 13

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Mystery & Thrillers, Gay & Lesbian, Literature & Fiction

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Joseph Hansen, Mary Renault, Raymond Chandler

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July 2007

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Author of 100+ titles of Gay Mystery and M/M Romance, Josh Lanyon has built her 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: Cho ...more

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	Fatal Shadows (The Adrien English Mysteries, #1) 3.93 avg rating — 11,977 ratings — published 2000 — 32 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Dark Tide (The Adrien English Mysteries, #5) 4.40 avg rating — 7,572 ratings — published 2009 — 22 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Fair Game (All's Fair, #1) 4.05 avg rating — 7,921 ratings — published 2010 — 11 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Death of a Pirate King (The Adrien English Mysteries, #4) 4.33 avg rating — 7,361 ratings — published 2008 — 20 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Dangerous Thing (The Adrien English Mysteries, #2) 4.11 avg rating — 7,559 ratings — published 2002 — 23 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Hell You Say (The Adrien English Mysteries, #3) 4.15 avg rating — 7,262 ratings — published 2006 — 23 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Somebody Killed His Editor (Holmes & Moriarity #1) 3.98 avg rating — 6,555 ratings — published 2009	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	All She Wrote (Holmes & Moriarity, #2) 4.12 avg rating — 4,744 ratings — published 2010 — 19 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dangerous Ground (Dangerous Ground, #1) 3.78 avg rating — 4,994 ratings — published 2008 — 11 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Ghost Wore Yellow Socks (The Ghost Wore Yellow Socks, #1) 3.95 avg rating — 4,631 ratings — published 2008 — 29 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Time Again for An Update!

So let's see. My last update was in July.

At the end of July, my dad died. I'm not going to go into it all here as I'm barely past the crying-every-time-I-think-of-him point. He had been ill, but none of us realized he was about to die. Including the doctors. So it was a shock.

Anyway. Then I went to New England to stay with LB Gregg for a week before--the plan was--flying to Florida to take

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Hex in the City (Bedknobs and Broomsticks, #4)

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Josh Lanyon wrote a new blog post Time Again for An Update! So let's see. My last update was in July. At the end of July, my dad died. I'm not going to go into it all here as I'm barely past the crying-every- Read more of this blog post »
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Josh answered Azu's question: This question contains spoilers… (view spoiler) All of Sam's close friendships were formed in his youth in Wyoming. I'm not sure Sam would consider Petty a friend. He would not confide anything particularly sensitive or important to him, for example. That said, he undoubtedly cared more for Petty t See Full Answer
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Josh made a comment in the group Q&A with Josh Lanyon — News from Josh topic " Loretta wrote: "Thank you!" 😉😎🌴 Loretta wrote: "Thank you!" 😉😎🌴 ...more "
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Josh made a comment in the group Q&A with Josh Lanyon — I Heard a Rumor (Book News and Gossip) ;-) topic " Jordan wrote: "As a writer, unless I'd given express permission for someone to finish my work, I don't think I'd like for anyone to publish my work. S ...more "
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Josh made a comment on her status in Corpse at Captain's Seat (Secrets and Scrabble, #8) " Bettina wrote: "Oh my gosh!! You finished the book?? Aw, I can't WAIT to read it!! And to me every book in the series is amazing! The plot and what's ...more "
Jul 08, 2024 12:16AM
Josh made a comment on her status in Hex in the City (Bedknobs and Broomsticks, #4) " Tom wrote: "Can't wait! I love this series." Thank you for saying so! ...more "
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Josh made a comment on her status in The 12.2-Per-Cent Solution (Holmes & Moriarity #5) " Elyxyz wrote: "Take your time, we are waiting for you. A friendly hug." Thank you! ...more "
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Josh is starting Hex in the City: Let me just add that part of why I'm hesitant to communicate is I don't always know what I'm going to be able to do because thing are changing fast in my non-writing life. I don't want to make promises I can't keep. Hex in the City (Bedknobs and Broomsticks, #4) by Josh Lanyon (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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“Why can't you say it?" I hardened my voice. "Because I'm telling you, you never have. I'd have remembered."
He stared at me with disbelief. [...]
"Love you? Of course I love you. Baby, I fucking worship you.”
― Josh Lanyon, The Dark Tide

tags: adrien-and-jake, confession, josh-lanyon, m-m-romance

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“A pause followed my greeting. Then “We’re watching you ” whispered the voice on the other end.
“Yeah? Did you see what I did with my keys? ”
Silence. Then dial tone.
These younger demons. So easily discouraged.”
― Josh Lanyon, The Hell You Say

tags: adrien-english, funny, witty

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“I liked you the first time I saw you. You were sitting on the floor surrounded by books, and you looked up when I opened the door and smiled right at me. It felt like you had been waiting for me, like you were welcoming me home.”
― Josh Lanyon, Sort of Stranger Than Fiction

tags: love, romance

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“Mortals cannot perceive me with the physical eye whilst in my pure form unless it is of my choosing, for it would result in fatality, which begs the question of why you are an exception.”
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message 53: by Mirjam

Feb 27, 2018 10:36AM

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message 52: by Evans

Apr 03, 2017 04:18PM

Hi Josh!!!!!!!!!!!

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message 51: by Josh

Sep 17, 2016 08:29PM

Daniel wrote: "I can't put into words how much I worship your books. Just know that I do. Thanks for accepting my friend request!"

That's beyond kind. Thank you, Daniel.

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message 50: by Daniel

Sep 17, 2016 06:39PM

I can't put into words how much I worship your books. Just know that I do. Thanks for accepting my friend request!

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message 49: by Simone - on indefinite hiatus -

Jan 27, 2016 03:53PM

Hi, Josh! Thanks for friending me! ;)

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message 48: by Bogusia

Jan 11, 2015 01:35PM

Goodreads M/M Romance Group Awards
Hall of Fame Award Favorite All-Time M/M Author
1. Josh Lanyon
---Well deserved, CONGRATULATIONS,Josh!!!!!!

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message 47: by Josh

Oct 21, 2014 02:46AM

Karéz wrote: "Thank you for accepting my invite! , I'm loving your work!! :). Take care"

Thank you -- that's so nice to hear!

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message 46: by Josh

Oct 21, 2014 02:46AM

Rosa, really wrote: "Thanks for the friend accept! I am a HUGE FAN! I actually started requesting the Adrien English series at my library. So now there's a very small, but excellent, MM section at the Vancouver, WA lib..."

That's so wonderful to hear. Thank you very much!

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message 45: by Josh

Oct 21, 2014 02:45AM

Syeda wrote: "Hey thanks for accepting !!
i am really looking forward to enjoy your series..i am putting it on by TBR list.. :)"

My pleasure!

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message 44: by Josh

Oct 21, 2014 02:45AM

Sofia wrote: " I'm happy you did."

Thanks for asking!

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message 43: by K.

Oct 20, 2014 11:54PM

Thank you for accepting my invite! , I'm loving your work!! :). Take care

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message 42: by Rosa, really

May 07, 2014 10:38PM

Thanks for the friend accept! I am a HUGE FAN! I actually started requesting the Adrien English series at my library. So now there's a very small, but excellent, MM section at the Vancouver, WA library. :)

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message 41: by Syeda

Apr 17, 2014 09:19PM

Hey thanks for accepting !!
i am really looking forward to enjoy your series..i am putting it on by TBR list.. :)

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message 40: by Sofia

Mar 27, 2014 07:14PM

I'm happy you did.

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message 39: by Josh

Jan 08, 2014 07:07PM

Bucletina wrote: "Thanks for accepting!! I'm really enjoying your work."

I'm glad! Thanks for asking.

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message 38: by Bucletina

Jan 08, 2014 06:43PM

Thanks for accepting!! I'm really enjoying your work.

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message 37: by Josh

Jan 03, 2014 04:54AM

Idamus wrote: "Thanks for accepting the friends request, apparently I forgot to friend you when I joined your group, oops?"

I always assume everyone in the group has friended me. So oops here too!

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message 36: by Idamus (last edited Jan 03, 2014 02:52AM)

Jan 03, 2014 02:52AM

Thanks for accepting the friends request, apparently I forgot to friend you when I joined your group, oops?

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message 35: by Jenni Lea

Nov 21, 2013 04:10PM

Hi Josh, thanks for the friendship!

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message 34: by Josh

Sep 08, 2013 07:17PM

Salsera1974 wrote: "Hi Josh! Thanks for accepting my friend request!"

My pleasure! Thanks for asking.

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message 33: by Salsera1974

Sep 08, 2013 03:06AM

Hi Josh! Thanks for accepting my friend request!

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message 32: by Nic

Jun 16, 2013 02:15PM

Hi Josh, Thanks for the friendship!

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message 31: by Josh

Apr 07, 2013 03:48PM

Becky wrote: "Hi Josh! I had a chance to start the first Holmes & Moriarity book last night. As much as I loved Adrien English, I think Christopher Holmes might outdo him for me. I'm maybe 30% through the boo..."

Thank you very kindly, Becky! I'm so glad you're enjoying the series!

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message 30: by Becky

Apr 07, 2013 03:15PM

Hi Josh! I had a chance to start the first Holmes & Moriarity book last night. As much as I loved Adrien English, I think Christopher Holmes might outdo him for me. I'm maybe 30% through the book and he's already had me laughing so many times. Love his internal dialogue and his conversations with the others. Yeah, this series is gonna be FUN! :)

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message 29: by Josh

Apr 04, 2013 04:39PM

Becky wrote: "Hi Josh! Thanks for accepting the friend request! You've become one of my favorite authors after reading the Adrien English series. I do love a character who can pull off sarcasm with class LOL! ..."

Hi Becky!

Thanks for the kind words. There will be some kind of Christmas treat in the AE series, but no further novels are planned.

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message 28: by Becky

Apr 04, 2013 04:27PM

Hi Josh! Thanks for accepting the friend request! You've become one of my favorite authors after reading the Adrien English series. I do love a character who can pull off sarcasm with class LOL! Sad that there were only five books in that series. Are there plans for more? Looking forward to starting Holmes & Moriarity next. :)

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message 27: by Josh

Feb 18, 2013 05:55PM

Katharina wrote: "And once more: thanks for the friend accept, Josh!"

My pleasure! Thanks for the kind words. :-)

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message 26: by Katharina

Feb 18, 2013 05:32PM

And once more: thanks for the friend accept, Josh!

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message 25: by M.L.

Feb 11, 2013 09:42AM

Thanks for the friend accept, Josh! :)

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message 24: by Josh

Jan 26, 2013 07:16PM

Mack wrote: "Thanks josh for accepting yet another friend and fan. You helped me see that m/m is not just fan fiction but a genre full of first class authors and books and I thank you for that. :)"

Thanks for saying so, Mack. That's very kind.

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message 23: by Macky

Jan 26, 2013 05:36PM

Thanks josh for accepting yet another friend and fan. You helped me see that m/m is not just fan fiction but a genre full of first class authors and books and I thank you for that. :)

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message 22: by Josh

Jan 14, 2013 07:21PM

Diana wrote: "Thank you so much for accepting my request:) You're a wonderful writer and I can't wait to read more of your books!"

Thank you, Diana! How kind of you to say so. :-)

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message 21: by Diana

Jan 14, 2013 06:07AM

Thank you so much for accepting my request:) You're a wonderful writer and I can't wait to read more of your books!

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message 20: by Josh

Oct 30, 2012 05:44PM

Lucinda wrote: "Dear Josh,
I would like to thank you for being my friend here on GoodReads, which is a brilliant site where i have been able to converse with so many lovely authors and readers, writers and book bl..."

Thanks, Lucinda. And welcome!

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message 19: by L

Oct 30, 2012 05:40PM

Dear Josh,
I would like to thank you for being my friend here on GoodReads, which is a brilliant site where i have been able to converse with so many lovely authors and readers, writers and book bloggers. Thank you so much once again and i look forward to future book discussions with you.
Kind Regards
Lucinda x

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message 18: by Josh

Sep 16, 2012 08:19PM

Thorny wrote: "I have such a fanboi giggle going on right now because you friended me... :D Hi, Josh Lanyon! {hehehe}"

Hi there, Thorny. I didn't realize we weren't technically friends until a little while ago! ;-)

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message 17: by Josh

Aug 01, 2012 05:55PM

Laura wrote: "Thank you for the add! I’m looking forward to diving into more of your words and worlds, but until then…I picked up my first (shocking I know) Raymond Chandler book today. Perhaps Chandler can cu..."

Why thank you, Laura! You're in for wonderful reading with Chandler. :-)

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message 16: by Laura

Jul 30, 2012 08:21PM

Thank you for the add! I’m looking forward to diving into more of your words and worlds, but until then…I picked up my first (shocking I know) Raymond Chandler book today. Perhaps Chandler can cure and fill this mystery craving that Adrien has left in my reading heart. :) If only Cloak & Dagger was around the corner. ;) Happy Reading & Writing!

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message 15: by Josh

Feb 12, 2012 06:00PM

Kelsey wrote: "Thanks for accepting the friend request. I've read every one of your books and I'm looking forward to reading many more in the future!"

How nice of you to say so! Thank you, Kelsey.

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message 14: by S

Feb 12, 2012 01:26PM

Thanks for accepting the friend request. I've read every one of your books and I'm looking forward to reading many more in the future!

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message 13: by Josh

Oct 26, 2011 06:17AM

Thanks very much, Didi!

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message 12: by Didi

Oct 26, 2011 06:06AM

Thanks Josh. I'm new both on this genre and your books; just read Fair Game and Somebody Killed His Editor. Love both of them! Looking forward to read more on Holmes & Moriarity. :-)

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message 11: by Josh

Jul 13, 2011 04:00PM

Mary wrote: "Thanks Josh! Obviously, I love your stuff and by the looks of things, I have some catching up to do."

I hope it turns out to be an enjoyable process for you, Mary! ;-D

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message 10: by Mary

Jul 11, 2011 11:02PM