Allison Brennan says that Beach Reads and Deadly Deeds (#1,353) is somewhat of a departure from her usual writing. Well, I enjoyed it so much I hope she continues add to this romance genre. I don't normally enjoy steamy romances, but in Beach Reads it blended seamlessly and logically into the story line. Guilty pleasures, indeed!
Mia Crawford is about to be made partner in the financial planning firm where she has spent the last five years. She loves her job, but can't the partners just deposit a bonus into her retirement account and let her get on with things? But no, they insist she takes a week's vacation at an exclusive Caribbean resort on a private island. What's a girl to do but sit back and enjoy the mai tais?
A guest has just gone missing from the resort and Mia has time to speculate about what could have happened. Her romantic late-night encounter with a gorgeous bartender at a secluded lagoon is spoiled by a body washing up on the beach. Mia can't help herself; she's read too many mysteries not to try to track down clues. A used book she picked up at a gift shop swap table may hold the key... And will she ever have enough time with Jason Mallory to have that romantic fling she promised herself?
It's a great locked room mystery with an intriguing plot and lots of colorful characters. I particularly liked Ms. Brennan's quotes from some of my favorite books and authors which begin each chapter, and she's sprinkled Easter eggs for others throughout the pages. It really is the perfect beach read! More, please!
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