I think this book has everything, mistery, exe's, coffee, rockstars, dates... I'll recommend it to everyone!!

Jess Byrne, try to solve a murder (or 2) at her B&B opening weekend. Can she solve the mystery before the killer left the B&B?

I’m a huge cozy mystery fan! So I’m of course always excited to read a new cozy mystery book. I enjoyed the setting and how it took place in a B & B. I also liked our main characters Jess and Kat. This book surprisingly didn’t follow the typically 1st book in the series route where our main character is the murder suspect. Which actually was a nice change.

What I didn’t like was how hard the book was trying to be up to date with current trends. It me it was a little distracting and took away from the story. But other than that it was fun easy read and perfect for fans of cozy mysteries!

Thank you to the Author & NetGalley for the digital copy!

I received an advance digital copy in exchange for an honest review

a cozy murder mystery that takes place in a b&b, I did enjoy this book just wish felt more for the characters, think they needed a bit more fleshing out/ development. Over all a fun read though 😊

A delightful cozy mystery, with a cast of characters that are as quirky as they are deceitful. I was there right along with Jess and her friends as they tried to solve the mystery. And they kept me guessing right up to the very end!

This book delivers a small town murder mystery (with just the right amount of romance) that makes for the perfect weekend read.

Sydney Leigh's first novel, "Peril in Pink," introduces readers to Jessica and her close friend, Kat, who jointly operate a delightful B&B featuring a distinctive pink flamingo theme. The grand opening takes an unforeseen turn when Jessica's ex-boyfriend, now a local celebrity, attends the event accompanied by a peculiar entourage, including a disconcerting agent/step-dad and an assistant with an evident disdain for the step-dad. The unexpected appearance of high school bullies further adds to the night's drama.


The book really does skillfully blend sweetness with a touch of suspense, categorizing it as a cozy mystery. I would have liked more character development and more detail about the whole investigation amid all the current references and celebrity gossip.

I really enjoyed Jessica and Kat, as I find they contributed to the overall enjoyment of the book. Of course there were some predictable moments, but the twists and turns were fun.

Overall, it was a cute book and would recommend to anyone looking for a light hearted mystery.

* I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley. Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for this book. All thoughts are my own.

Peril in Pink is a cozy mystery about a murder during opening weekend at a new B&B. It was an enjoyable read but I felt like I really didn’t know enough about most of the characters to get excited by anything. I was curious about who committed the murder but I just want more out of the characters. Lars was of course annoying, but I wish I knew more about Jessica.

I would recommend other cozy mysteries before this one, but i wouldn’t try to convince anyone not to read this.

Have you ever thought of starting over in a new job? Jess quits her accounting to job to own and run a bed and breakfast. And as soon as she does, the murders start. This is the luck I would have too. There’s an ex, family, music, and humor in this cozy mystery.

There is no shortage of suspects and with a little digging it seems they all have a beef with the dead.

While there is death at the inn, the book is lighthearted as Jess works with the handsome detective to solve the murder.

A nice cozy mystery. This is my first time reading a true cozy mystery and I really enjoyed it. There was a lot of plot, back story, character depth. Would definitely be interested in reading this author’s upcoming work.

This was a fun read. It was a little slow in the beginning but then it picked up. The characters were fun, especially Kat. I really liked the sassiness of her character. Jess and Kat solving murders was a lot of fun. Need a fun and quick read, this is it.

Who hasn't daydreamed about opening up a pink themed B&B with their best friend and then playing amateur sleuths trying to solve a murder? Just me eh? Peril in Pink takes this premise, inserts some high school reunion style drama and lots of rosé. (some rosé definitely got sipped while reading this fun new cozy mystery debut!)

Jess and her bestie are going all out to make the opening weekend of their brand new B&B, a success. Jess went as far as inviting her high school ex, now a successful singing show winner, Lars to perform. When his step-dad/manager with a colourful past turns up dead, Jess is forced to put her sleuthing hat on and try to figure out what actually happen. If the detective in charge of the actual police investigation also happens to be easy on the eyes, so be it....

Grab this one if you're a fan of:
- small town cozy mysteries
- 'besties investigate' vibes
- a dash of romance/attraction on the side
- unresolved high school drama
- quick, fun reads

And beware, you might end up wanting to Rosé all day too! A big thank you to NetGalley & Crooked Lane Books for gifting me an ARC in exchange for an honest review & ThrillerBookLoversPromotions for including me in this tour!

I love the color pink and I love this book. It was so interesting to read, and it really made me think.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for an arc of this book.

This book was marketed for fans of Only Murders In the Building which is what originally interested me and I think that it was a good comparison. It felt similar to watching an episode of that. I do wish there were a little more thriller aspect or risks taken but other than this was a nice easy read to finish up the year. Looking forward to more from this author.

A classic "who done it" with a flare of pink!

Delightful spunky characters and a lot of potential suspects. This was a fun mystery with a romance understory. There was a great fun setting and the whole book felt like a girls weekend with friends (a a bit of murder).

Release Date: March 19, 2024
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It’s the grand opening of The Pearl B&B in Hudson Valley, and owner Jess Byrne has prepared the ultimate, Insta-worthy welcome, complete with her ex-boyfriend—reality singing sensation Lars Armstrong—performing live. As guests check in and mimosas are poured, Lars arrives with his stepdad-turned-manager Bob in tow. But things go south when Bob is found dead, and Lars is the prime suspect.

After a desperate plea from Lars, and knowing the reputation of her B&B is at stake, Jess agrees to help clear Lars’ name, but the more she digs, the less sure she is that he’s innocent. Especially when he’s found at the scene of another murder.

With the guests under lockdown, the B&B in the press for all the wrong reasons, and a killer on the loose, Jess is in over her head. With the help of her best friend and business partner Kat, Jess is determined to uncover the truth before Lars is put behind bars and The Pearl is permanently cancelled.

I wanted to love this book. The summary sounds so good!! This book unfortunately fell flat with weird character inconsistencies and plot holes. Moreover, Jess’s irrational contempt for her sister-in-law because she keeps fit and enjoys yoga is also perplexing. Her judgmental attitude extends to her mother’s taste in fashion. Supercilious attitude aside, Jess’s decision to hide Lar’s sweatshirt, key evidence in the investigation, is bizarre and undermines the plot's credibility entirely. She’s way more interested in impressing the “hot cop” than anything else. The whole story is odd, especially because no one cares about the murder for half the book. I’d say this a skip but I’ll try the second book.

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions and thoughts are my own.

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This was a cute, cozy, and very pink book! It was a fun and a fast read, and overall it was refreshing. I will definitely read more by this author.

This was one of those books that I was trying to guess the murder the whole time. I also liked the romcom aspect of it and it was a feel good book.

I'm giving this my neutral-ish rating of three stars. To summarize here, it was a fast-paced, full of juicy drama, and fun at times book, but a lot of elements and approaches that I personally ended up not being a fan of.

Perfect for a summer read, Peril in Pink is a murder mystery set in an amazing and pink bed and breakfast recently opened by our main character Jess. Unfortunately for her, two murders occur that put the future of her b&b at risk. Peril in Pink is a murder mystery chock full of juicy drama and romance!

The vibes of this book was quite fun! I definitely recommend it for a summer read! The writing was fine, and the pacing was nice and fast-paced, especially at the end, where they do the classic whodunnit reveal! The middle did lag a little, especially with how a lot was happening in terms of characters and clues and whatnot, but not a lot in the sense of progression or plot development? The dialogue at times also fell flat at times, particularly in the humor.

I also don't think the book or plot was bad, but it had a lot of elements that I personally was not and normally am not, a fan of, especially when it comes to whodunnit mysteries. Normally, I love juicy drama, but it felt like too much focus was on the old high school drama that I felt like didn't even have some sort of closure in the end? I'm also more wanting to know about the mystery over anything else most of the times, but the book felt a bit more like a 60/40 on the drama/mystery scale. So if you do enjoy drama, especially old high school drama in a murder mystery, you'll enjoy this! I did manage to figure out who did it the first time, and got a little bit of the second time right as well so there is that!

I also didn't really care for any of the characters, and there were a good amount I even kind of disliked, unfortunately, Jess included.

Thank you Netgalley and Crooked Lane Books for the ARC!

I did enjoy this story of the "mystery murder at the bed and breakfast." Albeit, it was a bit cheesy at times, and Jess had LOTS AND LOTS of coffee (love that for her) but the story was good. It was predictable, yet in the same sense the author kept us on our toes. I suspected the killer, but then again wrote it off early on - so that was a pleasant surprise.
The B&B is every girls dream, pink, pools, champagne etc! Hello #girlstrip

This was a fun read - a summer read I'd say!

This was a fun read! Sydney Leigh has done a great job with this murder mystery, I really couldn't guess who the culprit was until it was revealed at the end. There are multiple characters that have varying side stories, but Sydney has done a great job of explaining in a way that kept me from getting lost. Jess and her friend Kat open their B&B but unfortunately a murder on opening weekend sends them down an unexpected path. They embark on their own task of determining what happened to try to get things back on track and ease the minds of their guests. The book had the right mix of mystery, humor, and old high-school drama to keep me entertained. I definitely recommend!

If you're looking for a small town cozy mystery/who-dun-it...this book is for you!
Two friends come back to their small home town to open a charming B&B. It's opening weekend and so many activities and festivities are planned! Live music, specialty drinks, outdoor yoga. all taking place in a beautiful setting.
The B&B is booked and family members are all helping out!
Even a small glitch with the live music is rectified and the guests are having an amazing time! With all this good karma, how could a murder take place? Wait!! Two murders! If you are into sleuthing and good at trying to piece together all the connections, motives, and opportunities...then try this story! You will appreciate the friendships and rivalries of a small town's history!