A glamorous, twist-filled mystery brimming with romance, danger, and irresistible suspense.
A determined travel agent sets out to unravel a chilling murder hidden beneath the glittering façade of the French Riviera in MacKinnon’s compelling novel. Sent to Nice to negotiate a lucrative hotel contract, Evie Hansen instead discovers a corpse concealed in the Boutique Hotel’s terrace garden. With lawyer Jacob Liszt as her unexpected ally, she follows a deadly trail of hidden agendas while grappling with the emotions she’s tried to bury. Can they find the killer before it’s too late?
MacKinnon’s characters carry a lived-in complexity. Evie’s struggle with personal loss and financial instability grounds her every move, and Jacob’s understated vulnerability softens his polished charm. A sharp supporting cast—the ambitious concierge Raina, the fractious Liszt family, and the elusive hotel staff—keeps motives shifting, while questions of loyalty, ambition, and the hidden price of luxury add to the book’s depth. Elegant, atmospheric, and sharply written, the novel delivers a satisfying balance of romance and danger. Lovers of atmospheric whodunits with a touch of glamour will relish this sparkling yet sinister tale.
Pub date July 29, 2025
FriesenPress
ISBN 978-1-03-833906-5
Price $24.99 (USD) Hardcover, $15.49 Paperback, $6.99 Kindle edition
