Valentine's Day Roundup: Mysteries with a Splash of Romance

With Valentine’s Day coming next week, it’s impossible to ignore the ads for jewelry, flowers, and decadent edible creations, or the red and pink decorations in every shop and restaurant. Even our morning doughnuts came covered in red and pink sprinkles. With celebrations of love everywhere around, it’s nice for my book of the week to reflect the festivities.

Not ready to jump into a bare-chested Romance? Me neither. Here is a roundup of novels with strong romantic themes, and lots of good old-fashioned murder mystery.

Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutano
NPR Best Book of 2021. When Meddy Chan accidentally kills her blind date, she is shocked when her mother and aunties (who run a wedding business) are more than prepared to help her hide the body.

A Study in Scarlet Women (Lady Sherlock #1) By Sherry...Read More