I received an Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) of this book from Netgalley and Crooked Lane Books. This has not impacted my rating and this review is voluntary.
- Genre: Cozy Mystery, Mystery, Amateur Sleuth
- Published by: Crooked Lane Books
- Publish date: March 19, 2024
- Number of pages: 304 pages
- Author’s website: https://sydneyleighbooks.com/
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Everything is coming up rosé for innkeeper Jess Byrne until a murder on opening weekend gives her B&B’s killer vibe a whole new meaning.
Schitt’s Creek meets Only Murders in the Building in this sparkling debut mystery.
It’s the grand opening of The Pearl B&B in Hudson Valley, and owner Jess Byrne has prepared the ultimate, Insta-worthy welcome, complete with her ex-boyfriend—reality singing sensation Lars Armstrong—performing live. As guests check in and mimosas are poured, Lars arrives with his stepdad-turned-manager Bob in tow. But things go south when Bob is found dead, and Lars is the prime suspect.
After a desperate plea from Lars, and knowing the reputation of her B&B is at stake, Jess agrees to help clear Lars’ name, but the more she digs, the less sure she is that he’s innocent. Especially when he’s found at the scene of another murder.
With the guests under lockdown, the B&B in the press for all the wrong reasons, and a killer on the loose, Jess is in over her head. With the help of her best friend and business partner Kat, Jess is determined to uncover the truth before Lars is put behind bars and The Pearl is permanently cancelled.
Rating: 4/5
Add this to your cozy mystery TBR! Peril in Pink is set in a bright Bread & Breakfast (B&B) called The Pearl during its opening weekend. The owner is the main character, Jess Byrne who runs the B&B with her best friend Kat. Unfortunately, following the first night’s events someone turns up dead and Jess’s ex is the prime suspect. Not gonna lie, this sounds like a place I would love to visit and wish it were real! — well minus the murder part of course.
True to its genre, this is cozy– there’s little gore, and Jess and Kat take on the role of amateur sleuths (with the aid of the local detective — or is that supposed to be the other way around? Haha!).
This is a quick, fun read and I can’t wait to read more in this series!
Have you read this book? What are your thoughts? I’d love to know!
Musings by Michelle 