Jon's Downright Ridiculous Shooting Case: Jon's Mysteries Case, Book 1

I’ve noticed in the past year or so that delving into the books written by QRI’s DNA (Discover a New Author) posts can lead me down some interesting and unique alleyways of queer romance. Take the books in A. J. Sherwood’s Jon’s Mystery Cases series.In this first novel, we meet psychic Jonathan Bane, who’d ideally like an anchor but would settle for a boyfriend who’d stick around for a while. That’s a tall order because of the byproducts of Jon’s amazing talent of being able to read police suspects and almost instantly to determine their guilt or innocence. Often these sessions end with Jon suffering from a debilitating migraine or worse.Jon acknowledges that he needs a boyfriend, partner, or anchor who doesn’t mind that he fries anything electronic when he gets near it, meaning kitchen appliances are off limits as are wristwatches, computers, cell phones, and well, practically everything that makes modern life modern.An acceptable boyfriend, partner, or anchor also has to be able to keep his head and help Jon when he collapses under the weight of what he can read about others. That means carrying around emergency supplies such as water bottles, aspirins, and mineral tablets as well as an eye mask. If he can lift and carry Jon that would be even better.As one can imagine, Jon has lost hope for finding a life partner, but he thinks it might be possible to find a reasonably competent partner.Onto the scene steps Donovan Havili with the height, weight, tats, and dark attitude that make most people take a few steps back when they meet. Since Jason Momoa’s rise to stardom on Game of Thrones and Aquaman, it seems a lot of romance heroes have started looking like a tall, muscled, grave-faced Pacific Islander who has the heart of a teddy bear. Donovan is no exception.Fortunately, author Sherwood’s love interest for Jon, while fitting the current profile, is fleshed out with an interesting personality and an even more interesting family. These help him stand out from the crowd of Momoa lookalikes.Best of all, Sherwood’s plots are unique and quirky, the kind that keep the reader guessing throughout the story. This first book’s case involving a male foreign exchange student who’s charged with harassing a female student while Jon dodges bullets set the tone and complexity found in the second book as well.I heartily recommend this first book to both readers of paranormal as well as crime fiction. Those looking for an interesting couple and their romantic journey will be delighted with Sherwood’s intriguing world. I look forward to reading the rest of the books in the series.

This was my first AJ Sherwood story and WHAT an introduction! There was an intriguing plot, a little steam, sweetness, and funny moments and banter. I loved it! I’ve never read a story with a psychic MC and I loved everything about it. It wasn’t the story of Jon recently discovering his powers and struggling with it, I really liked the fact that psychics were pretty much a normal, everyday aspect of life and there are different types. You learn about the world of psychics without it being a critical, sterile explanation.I liked that for a psychic, their power is their power, and there wasn’t much room for error with interpretation. Jon reads auras and meridian lines, sometimes delving deeper, and that’s his ability. Even if he doesn’t have all the answers right away, it’s not like he would misunderstand his own ability. I just really liked we knew what to expect with Jon’s abilities and didn’t have to guess what he would or wouldn’t be able to do next.Jon’s ability is especially intriguing to me and how he uses it for his line of work. Finding out there were levels to his power just opened the door for more in this world, and that is exciting. I also loved that there was more than one case he worked on!! Every police/detective story I’ve read only focuses on one case at a time. Working multiple cases all throughout the story was much more realistic with that type of job. And it was handled nicely, there wasn’t whiplash when switching the focus for each case. It seems there was a bit a cliffhanger with the first case, wondering if that’s going to be a focus for a future book 👀This story is definitely more plot-based, but the romance was still sweet. It was pretty insta-love, but also not as they didn’t start throwing out “I love you” as soon as they met. And honestly, given their histories, you can understand how their connection formed strongly so fast. I’m a sucker for big scary looking meanie who is a serious cinnamon roll, and Donovan checks all the boxes. I can’t wait to learn more about his history with the MP. Ugh, he deserves the world and Jon is so sweet for him 🥹 I might be late to the party with this series, but at least that means I can jump right into the next book!

I love romance, and as a woman of color, it is challenging to find stories with non-white characters.I liked the storyline, the work of AJ Sherwood (+/-) co-authers, and the diversity was the extra icing on the cake.We need more diverse characters in romance novels. I'm looking forward to the next books in this series :D.

Easy read. Not much brain power needed. Cute story & characters.Good filler series if you’re waiting for new releases to drop on Kindle & are looking for something to read while waiting.

I thoroughly enjoyed this series. It's not what I expected from a Mysteries series but very much A.J. Sherwood's style.The characters are very relatable. Strong but flawed, good solid people.Intertwined with the mysteries is not only good people working together but family growth.Not only the relationship developing between Jon and Donovon, but the blending of Jon's family with Donovon's.Developing new family ties and healing old hurts is dealt with compassion mixed with just plain fun!The cases they are called in to investigate are crazy enough to be entertaining, but A.J. keeps them from being ridiculous.

Very enjoyable! This is my first time reading AJ Sherwood and I loved these characters! I thoroughly enjoyed how Jon and Donovan's relationship developed. Can't wait to read the next book in the series.

Really enjoyed the interplay of the two main characters! Supporting cast is excellent! Well-plotted and paced, fantastic characters, engaging mystery. Highly recommend!

AJ Sherwood is a new author for me and I’m so glad to find her. I liked her writing so much I went ahead and read 10 of her book so far. I even got two of them in audio format. Highly recommended this author.

The cases are interesting as well as the way psychics work them together with the police. Both main characters as well as the side characters are loveable and the love story is sweet.

I randomly landed on this book while searching for some murder mystery romances. And I am obsessed with the characters and the plot so far !! I really liked the romance between the main characters, and even though I wish we had more time before they got together, it makes sense in this scenario. Don was an absolute sweetheart and I really enjoyed their personalities. God it was such a green flag of a relationship and I think everyone should read this series!! I cannot wait to see what else Jon gets up to !! WORTH EVERY MINUTE ! My love for AJ Sherwood has just reached the top now. Lol.

First time reading a psychic mystery line with homosexual heros, it was super! Credible and great story line. Will read the others!

Un romanzo originale ambientato in un mondo alternativo dove i poteri psichici sono noti e riconosciuti. Protagonisti adorabili e trama interessante.