The Last Picks
The Last Picks weaves suspenseful LGBT+ romance with clever mysteries, centering on Dash Dane—a mystery-writing hopeful turned reluctant sleuth—in the enchanting yet eerie Hastings Rock. Amidst theater scandals, restaurant rivalries, and seasonal chills, Dash's bond with Bobby deepens through danger, banter, and budding passions. Unravel the twists and temptations in this addictive series at lokepub.com.
Books in This Series
Mystery Magnet (The Last Picks Book 1)
LGBT+
He was born to write mysteries. Now, he has to solve them.When Dashiell Dawson Dane moves across the country to a small seaside town called Hastings Rock, he has one goal: get away from his ex. Okay, two goals – because he wouldn’t mind a little help from his new boss, celebrity mystery author Vivienne Carver. With V...
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Dude Magnet (The Last Picks Book 2)
LGBT+
You can’t hide from the truth. And apparently, you can’t hide from your ex either.Dashiell Dawson Dane wants the simple things in life: to live in a (possibly) haunted mansion, to avoid socializing at all costs, and to write, and possibly finish, a book.Unfortunately, the real world has a way of intruding. And since ...
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Doom Magnet (The Last Picks #3)
Romance
They say bad things come in threes. Usually, they don’t mean murder.After several months (and a few murders), Dash is finally starting to feel at home in Hastings Rock. He’s enjoying the quiet after the end of tourist season, he’s comfortable at Hemlock House (the jury is still out on whether it’s haunted), and mos...
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Broken Bird (The Last Picks #4)
LGBT+
All’s fair in love and…publishing?It’s nearly Christmas, and Dashiell Dawson Dane already has enough on his plate: finding a present for his parents, coming up with excuses not to hang the Christmas lights, and finishing this stupid story he’s been writing (okay, maybe he needs to start writing it). On top of all t...
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Between You and Me (The Last Picks #5)
LGBT+
Hunting a killer is scary. Talking about your feelings is scarier.Dashiell Dawson Dane is certain the universe is conspiring against him. After all, things have been good—almost too good—for way too long. He’s got a great group of friends. He’s writing regularly. And things with Bobby seem like they might, maybe, p...
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Again with Feeling (The Last Picks #6)
LGBT+
We might not be doomed to repeat the past. But it’s pretty likely.When Dashiell Dawson Dane receives a phone call from his nemesis Vivienne Carver (okay, one of his nemeses), he’s caught off guard—to say the least—by her request: help solve the murder of her brother, who disappeared almost thirty years ago. His gut...
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By the Book (The Last Picks #7)
LGBT+
A stolen book. A desperate killer. And two very meddlesome parents.Dashiell Dawson Dane might have a problem. It’s not a huge problem. In fact, all things considered, life is good—he’s got a wonderful boyfriend, fantastic friends, and a home where he’s genuinely happy, maybe for the first time ever. He’s even writ...
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Evil All Along (The Last Picks #8)
Suspense Thriller
They say love makes fools of us all. It certainly makes idiots out of some of us.It’s Dash’s second Halloween in Hastings Rock, and this year, he’s determined to have a normal spooky season—he’s going to hang out with his friends, hand out lots of candy, and seize every available opportunity for snuggles with a ce...
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Always Murder (The Last Picks #9)
LGBT+
The only thing worse than murder is…no murder?It’s Christmastime, and Dashiell Dawson Dane (just Dash) is looking forward to a quiet holiday season—no unexpected visitors, no relationship drama, and absolutely no murders.But when his friend Millie asks for help, Dash says yes. Because that’s what friends do.Millie...
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Wham Line (The Last Picks #10)
LGBT+
Grief is the price of love.When an upscale restaurant opens in Hastings Rock, Dashiell Dawson Dane (just Dash) and his friends are excited to get reservations for the soft open. After all, winter on the Oregon Coast is the quiet season, and Dash is looking forward to a little excitement. (And, of course, dessert.)Inste...
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Script Swap (The Last Picks #11)
LGBT+
They say the show must go on. Thank goodness for intermission.Dashiell Dawson Dane isn’t thrilled that a new play at the community theater is based (however loosely) on his life. But when Dash’s friend Fox asks him to attend opening night, things take a strange turn: the actor playing Dash’s role seems to have been ...
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