Avery Hartwell Lands a Killer Date

by Molly Ann Stratford

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One destination wedding. One fake romance. One killer on the loose. What could possibly go wrong?

Avery Hartwell is as fierce as a ghost pepper, and just as hot, in Austin’s opinion. So, when she invites him to pose as her boyfriend at her cousin’s destination wedding at Lake Powell, he’s more than willing to play along.

Now, all Austin has to do is convince Avery that taking a chance on love doesn’t mean they’ll wind up hating each other–like her parents now do. As if that isn’t hard enough, a wedding guest soon turns up dead, and someone sabotages the boats, stranding them in a remote canyon with no way to call for help. Suddenly, their getaway shifts from a romantic charade to a real-life whodunnit.

Can Austin win Avery’s heart, outwit a killer, survive the weekend, and avoid the wrath of her cane-wielding great-aunt?

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Book Details

Genre

Romantic Suspense/Romantic Mystery

Subgenre

Destination / Vacation

Series

Kisses and Capers in Rancho Invitado

Audience

New Adult

Bell Peppers

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Profanity

1 None

Violence

2 Mild

Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco

2 Mild

Publication Date

May 31, 2025

Language Versions

English

Fiction Form

Novel

Sensitive Themes

Gun violence / shootings, Kidnapping or abduction, Murder or attempted murder, Stalking or harassment

A cozy mystery to snuggle up with

A cozy mystery set in beautiful Southern Utah at Lake Powell. A destination wedding. When there are death threats and attempts made, best friends who are fake dating are on the case to figure out who’s the culprit. There’s a lot to enjoy with this story, including:
🏜️ beautiful scenery
🏜️ cliff diving
🏜️ snarky Aunt Edna
🏜️ murder and thievery
🏜️ nerdy hobbies
🏜️ a Rainbow Dash blankie
🏜️ desert kisses

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. All opinions are my own.

Cute cozy mystery

This is a cute cozy mystery that's PERFECT for ages 11-18. It has family, wedding planning, thefts, a little bit of murder, and just a whole lot of chaos on a houseboat.

~I was given a complimentary copy of this book. No positive review was required, and all opinions are my own.~

Cute cozy murder mystery

One destination wedding. One fake romance. One killer on the loose. What could possibly go wrong?
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@mollyannstratford_author latest book releases today and if you are looking for a clean no-spice cozy mystery then check out this book!
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I love the MMC! I need an Austin in my life, you just can't help but love him! And Edna is a hoot! She is everything that a crotchety grandma should be. Sassy and willing to hit people with her cane. 🤣
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I received this as an ARC from the author, all thoughts and opinions are my own.
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#nospiceromance #cozymurdermystery #fakedating #friendstolovers #cinnamonrollMMC

Swoony best friend romance meets murder mystery

This book is so fun! A slow start, warms up to an action packed, slow burn romance murder mystery. Edna is back (along with all the crazy cats) from Molly’s previous book and as still as grumpy and fun as ever. A destination wedding on Lake Powell turns dangerous and then murderous while the FMC sorts out her feelings about her swoony best friend., and the crazy characters that make up her family. Perfect beach read!

Kisses only Young Adult Cozy Mystery

This is the second book in the Kisses and Capers in Rancho Invitado series. It can definitely be read as a standalone story.

These are YA cozy mystery type storylines with age appropriate romances.

This has a full cast of characters that lend to many possible suspects for those readers that like to try to figure out the mystery as they read. I'm not one of those. I just let the plot unfold as the author intends and am led along. I enjoyed the ride.

I was able to read an advanced digital copy of this book. I'm voluntarily leaving an honest review.