Looking for a little more excitement in your love stories? Or perhaps a dash of romance in your whodunit? Some books effortlessly blend the heart-pounding tension of a good mystery with the swoon-worthy moments of romance. Whether you’re a die-hard romantic looking for a bit of suspense or a mystery buff craving emotional stakes, these stories deliver the best of both worlds.
Murder in Highbury by Vanessa Kelly
Jane Austen fans and mystery enthusiasts will love returning to Highbury, where Emma and Mr. Knightley, now married, find themselves wrapped up in a new mystery. Emma’s irresistible urge to meddle is far from gone, and it’s a good thing—because when a murder shocks the town, she’ll need every ounce of her cleverness to uncover the truth. Witty, delightful, and brimming with charm, this homage to Austen is sure to satisfy.
The Cold Light of Day by Anna Lee Huber
Remarkable heroine Verity Kent must follow the leads of a dangerous investigation that will pull her into a conspiracy spilling dangerously out onto the streets of Interwar Dublin, Ireland in the next installment of the highly acclaimed Verity Kent Mystery series.
A Daughter of Fair Verona by Christina Dodd
Knives Out meets Bridgerton in Fair Verona, as New York Times bestselling author Christina Dodd kicks off a frothy, irreverent, witty new series with an irresistible premise—told from the delightfully engaging point of view of Romeo and Juliet’s clever, rebellious, fiercely independent daughter, Rosie Montague.
Murder at King’s Crossing by Andrea Penrose
When the murder of a scientific genius on the verge of a momentous discovery upsets the wedding of their dear friends, Wrexford and Charlotte must risk all they hold dear to deconstruct a sinister conspiracy in the latest installment of Andrea Penrose’s USA Today bestselling Wrexford & Sloane Mysteries.
A Jewel in the Crown by David Lewis
This riveting new historical caper series features a gifted young socialist turned counter-espionage spy on a World War II mission orchestrated by Winston Churchill himself. Propulsive, well-researched, and incorporating real historical events, David Lewis’s series is perfect for readers of Jacqueline Winspear’s Maisie Dobbs series.
The Matter of the Secret Bride by Darcie Wilde
Jane Austen meets Fleabag in Regency London, as a resourceful young woman with a talent for helping ladies of the ton with their most delicate and pressing predicaments finds herself facing a task of royal proportions. Literally. With suspicious coincidences mounting, and danger encroaching, Rosalind and ex-Bow Street officer Adam must move quickly to unravel a history-making mystery that might just lead them straight to the palace itself . . .
Murder by Lamplight by Patrice McDonough
As a deadly cholera pandemic burns its way through Victorian London in the winter of 1866, a trailblazing female physician and a skeptical Scotland Yard detective reluctantly team up to stop a sadistic killer in this dark, atmospheric, historically rich mystery for readers of Andrea Penrose and Deanna Raynourn.
An Art Lover’s Guide to Paris and Murder by Dianne Freeman
From Agatha Award-winning author Dianne Freeman, the Countess of Harleigh Mysteries are a witty romp through the high society of Victorian England with a touch of romance, an appealing and independent female lead, and rich historical detail. The seventh installment takes a delightful jaunt to the City of Light as Frances Wynn, the American-born Countess of Harleigh, encounters a murder at the Paris Exposition. Oh là là!
The Other Side of Disappearing by Kate Clayborn
Jess Greene raised her younger half-sister, Tegan, after their mother ran off with a notorious con man. When Tegan uncovers their connection to a popular true-crime podcast, she sets out to find their mother with the help of the show’s host and producer, Adam. Reluctantly joining the road trip, Jess grapples with her guarded emotions, her fears of losing Tegan, and a growing connection with Adam.
Nothing Less Than Magic by Stacy Finz
Chelsea Knight is a marriage expert whose perfect life crumbles when her husband leaves her. After failing to win him back, she retreats to their shared small-town cabin, where she meets Knox, a charming handyman. Drawn to the simplicity of country life, Chelsea begins to find healing and belonging. But something about the idyllic hamlet—and Knox—seems too good to be true.
Golden Lord by Mary Jo Putney
From New York Times bestselling author Mary Jo Putney, the second in an intoxicating historical romance series set on the rugged Cornish coast and in war-torn France filled with swashbuckling adventure and real-life history, intrigue and an unshakeable love – as two gifted individuals rely on their shared extra-sensory connection to block a dangerous plot against Britain.
Big Name Fan by Ruthie Knox & Annie Mare
When two A-list celebrities famous for their on-screen chemistry as TV detectives are reunited to investigate a real-life Hollywood murder, fans who have been ‘shipping the leading ladies for years might just get the ending they’ve always wanted.
The Big Fix by Holly James
Katherine Center’s The Bodyguard meets The Fall Guy starring Ryan Gosling in a modern blend of screwball action and romantic attraction when a case of mistaken identity lands a college professor on the run with a mysterious—and dangerously hot—fixer.
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