Fish on a Bicycle

I love these books! Jackson and Billy Bob make me smile. Ellery makes me want to be a better person; and I want to be Lucy Satan when I grow up! Then she add's some Johnnie's boy and oh wow, let the adventure begin. We finally get Henry's story and it was not what I expected. It was painful and honest, and like Jackson, I just wanted to kick his butt. I think the best part of the story for me was when Ellery finally lost his temper and threw the vase at Jackson. Jackson deserved it and it finally gave him a wake up call. I nearly cried while they were talking in bed. My emotions were all over the place, of which Amy does so well. So many feels! Well done and now I need to do some rereading.

I really, really, REALLY enjoyed this book. The newest installment in the Fish out of Water series brings with it some old friends and some new ones. The mystery wrapped in this story has to do with the Johnnies boys, another great series by Amy Lane.

I love the twists and turns Amy puts into this series. I also love it when she brings in characters from other books. You don't HAVE to read the Johnnies series for this book, but it does help.

This story brings back a character that really shouldn't be redeemed from the Johnnies books. I think if you read this book and not the Johnnies books-- you'll feel a tiny bit of sadness for the character.

I'm trying not to put any spoilers in. I just really think you should read this story. It's another stellar book by Amy Lane.

I highly recommend Fish on a Bicycle. Amy Lane maintains the theme through all he Fish books with Ellery and Jackson fighting for the little guys which I love. The investigation and characters of Fish on a Bicycle are written so that you can enjoy the book without having read any of the previous books or other books it connects with (Johnnies and Racing the Sun). The dynamic characters make it fun to read as they work the investigation and like any other Amy Lane book it will get you directly in the feels. It also sets things up for future books: a new law firm and someone to watch Jackson’s back on investigations. There are definite references to the events in Black John, Hiding the Moon, and the previous Fish books, but I don’t believe you will be lost if you haven’t read them. Of course, I definitely recommend reading them. The ever-evolving relationship and growing closeness between Jackson and Ellery is amazing to read, but it will have even more meaning if you’ve followed them on their journey from the beginning. Jackson’s moment of honest hurt and confusion in the face of Ellery’s anger and their breakthrough to getting Jackson to truly begin to work on his own health is one of those instances where you truly feel the characters are reaching each other. Jackson and Ellery really love each other and their relationship and the relationships they are slowly forging with other people in the face of overwhelming odds makes the book go from a solid investigation romance to absolutely outstanding. Definitely a book I will be rereading often in the future!

Ellery and Jackson are such darlings! I love their deep connection to each other, how they worry and take care of each other. There are so many intense feelings when they are together mixed with snarky sarcastic humor that make this story an absolute joy for me to read.

This book starts some time after the previous book ended with both Ellery and Jackson on the mend and starting their own firm together. Everything is coming along nicely despite Jackson having trouble dealing with what happened when Carl Lacey kidnapped Ellery. Both men are working on their issues when they get their first case. This time it happens on home turf and takes them into local porn industry, street drug wars and corruption. The case is intense and fast-paced since they are on borrowed time. They have to come together and figure things out before an innocent man is arrested.

Jackson is his usual irreverent sharp self, but he is the one you want to back you up - honest, diligent and persistent. I loved the places and people the investigation took them to. Both Ellery and Jackson found it exhilarating to work together, to uncover the truth and solve puzzles. I enjoyed the heart-to-heart talks they had in the privacy of their home, and the progress Jackson made to let Ellery in and take care of himself. In the end both men made new friends, showed their mettle to the criminal underbelly and the police detectives telling the world they are a force to be reckoned with. I love those two! I enjoyed myself so much! One of my favorite series!

Fish on a Bicycle by Amy Lane was given in exchange for an honest review. With Jackson and Ellery nothing comes easy whether it is a case or in their private lives. This series just keeps getting better and better with each installment. I love the way Jackson and Ellery compliment each other but also love their snark and genuine love for one another. I can’t wait to find out what happens next.