Best of Family & Relationships
Best of Family & Relationships
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Solving their own murders is the least of their problems…
The Golden Age of Hollywood, 1938. Vivian Steele moved to California to start a new life. She opened a fashion boutique in Beverly Hills, befriended Carole Lombard, the actress, and married a successful banker. But when her husband is murdered, Vivian discovers she isn't the only one hiding a few secrets.
An anonymous phone call lures Vivian to a plush hotel room where she stumbles upon the dead body of a beautiful young actress – her husband’s mistress. To add fuel to the fire, she's not alone.
Preston Stone, her adversary and Hollywood’s notorious playboy, is standing beside her. Suspiciously, they part ways only to find themselves alone again at a movie premiere two days later, and the message becomes brutally clear. They’re both the next targets of a cold-blooded killer.
Together, Vivian and Preston are thrown into a deadly race to find a missing collection of valuable coins and stop a vicious killer before they become the next murder victims. But first, they need to stop pointing their fingers at each other.
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Cozy mystery fans who want something with a bit more edge in the stakes will probably have a great time here. It has warmth and charm in the cast, plus some delightful pet-side characters that add personality without feeling gimmicky. The tone stays clean and readable while still giving you suspense and urgency. I finished it smiling and immediately looked up what comes next in the series.
This is a well-constructed whodunit that stays engaging from start to finish. The clues are layered, the red herrings are placed smartly, and the reveals land in a satisfying way. I liked that the mystery feels fair, so you can actually play detective along the way. It’s a quick, entertaining read with solid pacing and enough twists to keep you guessing.
What I enjoyed most was the character work and the tension between the two leads. Their dynamic has spark, and the push-and-pull adds momentum to the investigation without taking over the mystery. The dialogue feels natural, and the cast around them is memorable. This is the kind of book that makes you want to follow these characters into the next case.
I picked this up for the Golden Age Hollywood angle and it absolutely delivered. The setting feels glamorous and lived-in, with just the right sprinkle of behind-the-scenes intrigue to keep you turning pages. The author blends period details into the story smoothly, so it never reads like a history lesson. If you like historical mysteries with a polished, cinematic vibe, this one is a fun ride.
