Jessica and her bestie, Kat are co-partners of a new pink flamingo themed B and B. On their opening night, Jesse invites her ex and her school sweetheart now turned small town celebrity to perform and he shows up with his creepy agent/step-dad, his assistant who seems to hate his step-dad's guts and then some of Jesse's high school bullies show up as well. What could go wrong, right?

Sarah, Jessica's sister-in-law finds a body drowned in the pond on the premises the following morning. The detective on the case places a mini lock down on the bed-and-breakfast to him help investigate the murder. Jessica, also a true crime podcast enthusiast enlists herself to help Detective... get to the bottom of this gruesome act of violence.

This was a cozy mystery and for an author's debut it was a fine blend of sweet and bloody. I expected more bloody and thrilling scenes, less fluff and celebrity gossip.

I thought at least there would be more back story explaining the drama and tension between the characters. Also, the investigation process also kind of got lost within the tiktok, instagramer girlies weekend getaway vibes and RuPaul's drag race references.

I felt like this book was written for me! When I read the description of ‘Schitt’s Creek meets Only Murders in the Building’ I had to read it! This book definitely gives off Finlay Donovan vibes, which is a huge seller at the bookstore I work at! I also loved all the pop culture references!

Jess Byrne and her partner Kat are openning a B&B in Hudson Valley. The draw for the opening weekend
is Lars Armstrong, the recent winner of a talent competition and Jess's former high school boyfriend.
When Lars' stepfather/manager Bob is killed, Lars asks Jess to investigate.
Bob's past misdeeds in the community and connections to some of the B&B guests gives Jess a
list of suspects to look into. Uncovering the killer is vital to the survival of the B&B.
#PerilinPink #NetGalley

The writing needs some more editing. I think the plot is fun and may work for a wide audience of contemporary romance readers but the voice is quite immature and unrealistic. Cover is super pretty and is what drew me in the first place. I really wanted to like this I just did not.

Sip sip hooray! It’s Rosé all day! What a fun cozy murder mystery that is somewhat reminiscent of Finlay Donovan books. 💓

In this debut novel Jess is hosting a grand opening for her very own Pearl Bed and Breakfast. She needs to make sure everything foes off without a hitch as the cameras will be rolling for social media. She invites her ex, Lars to perform for all the guests. All seems to be going well until Bob, Lars stepdad who happens to also be his neighbor turns up dead. All fingers seem to be pointing at Lars. Jess needs to keep the reputation of her new B&B clean so she agrees to try and help Lars find the real killer. With no guests allowed to leave Jess works as quickly as she can to get to the bottom of this mess before The Pearl gets canceled.

I thought this was a fun drama filled lighthearted (for me) cozy mystery! The setting was super fun being at a small town bed and breakfast and the characters were entertaining. There was plenty of times I caught myself chuckling at the funny banter and easy to like characters. The suspense was perfect and I found myself guessing what happened until the end. If you’re looking for a fun cozy, consider this one!

Sadly I had to DNF this one. I just could not get into the story. I did give it a few tries.

I dont read a lot of cozy mysteries, so maybe that is why I had difficulty. So if you do like those I would suggest giving it a try still!

Thank you to Netgalley, the author, and the publisher for a copy of this work in exchange for an honest review!

Thank you NetGalley, the author and the publisher for providing this arc in exchange for an honest review!

The opening of Jess Byrne and Kat Miller’s B&B is going great, but that all changes when someone gets murdered.

“Peril in Pink” by Sydney Leigh is a cozy debut mystery that I enjoyed reading.
The storyline was good, I loved reading about Jess talking to/interrogating the suspects and trying to solve who did it. I really enjoyed there being multiple suspects, it kept me guessing throughout the whole book. I liked most of the characters, such as Jess and Kat, and there are also characters I would have liked to see more of, like James Holloway.
I definitely recommend this small-town, cozy mystery, which comes out March 19, 2024!

Calling all mystery lovers, Peril in Pink will be one of your 2023 favorite reads! I loved the way Sydney Leigh kept me entertained throughout the book.

PERIL IN PINK is a fun cozy mystery set in the Hudson Valley. I liked the small town setting with the cute B&B backdrop. Jess was a fun heroine to follow along with. I liked her true crime interest, but could have done without the My Favorite Murder obsession - it sort of took me out of the story at times since it was repeated so often. Fans of the FINLAY DONOVAN series will likely be attracted to this fabulous cover and similar feeling story. PERIL IN PINK is lowstakes and easy to read. When the warmer months come back, this would make a great vacation read!

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Random House for this e-arc in exchange for an honest review. PERIL IN PINK is out March 19, 2024!
Rating: 3.5/stars

•Mysterious Death
•Killer on the loose
•Light & Cosy Debut Mystery

The book is intriguing, twisted and unputdownable. The characters are warm and some are mysterious. I loved the sibling bond of Nate and Jess. On the day of the grand opening of Pearl B&B in Hudson Valley, something unfortunate happens and it brings the B&B’s reputation at stake. Bob is found dead and Lars is a primary suspect. Jess is trying to uncover the truth. But the truth is twisted and not how it seems to be. Lars is her ex-boyfriend. Will she get to the bottom of the mystery? All the characters are warm and intriguing. Bob’s death unveils so many buried truths. Jess team up with her best friend and Kat to solve the murder mystery. Loved the ending. If you are looking for a light and cosy Mystery, this is for you.

This was my first cozy mystery, and I really liked it!  It was a fun, drama filled, whodunit that had me guessing until the very end. 

Jess Bryne returns home to the Hudson Valley to open The Pearl B & B with her friend Kat.  Opening weekend is supposed to be perfect and insta-worthy.  They have their chilled bottles of rosè for the guests and Lars Armstrong, who just won a reality singing show to play live. Lars also happens to be Jess's ex.  He shows up with his stepdad/manager, Bob, and his assistant Nicky in tow.  But when Bob turns up dead, Lars becomes the prime suspect.  The B & B's reputation is on the line, and she knows Lars didn't do it.  She decides to investigate on her own.  The more she digs, the more she wonders about his innocence, especially when he's found at the scene of another murder.  Can Jess get to the bottom of this to clear Lars' name and protect her B & B?

I really enjoyed this book. The small town setting, the mystery, and the witty banter among the characters made this book very entertaining.  It was well written, and I really had no idea what happened to Bob until it was revealed.  Not going to lie, I also wondered if the author is a Metallica fan, lol😂 If you're looking for a lighthearted cozy mystery, I would definitely recommend this one.

i was immediately drawn in by the description of this book being ‘schitt’s creek meets only murders in the building’ as both are big favourites of mine, especially only murders. it’s such a cool way to describe a book and i can see the similarities — however, i didn’t love this as much as i love those shows.

for starters, i didn’t connect with any characters. the book is written in first person, which i have no problem with usually, but this time i found it made me like the main character of jess less and less. i simply could not warm to her. some of the humour missed the mark for me, but that’s just a personal opinion.

but! it’s a lighthearted, cozy crime novel that doesn’t overstay it’s welcome. it’s short and sweet, with a big cast of eclectic characters and an easy to follow plot. the cover is stunning too, which doesn’t hurt.

What a lovely cozy mystery! I loved it right from the start. Follow along with Jess, the owner of a hip and Instagram worthy new B&B that everyone is so eager to stay at. It’s opening weekend and things quickly turn deadly when a body is discovered. Jess is determined to still make sure her guests have an unforgettable weekend despite the grave circumstances. I loved how there were so many suspects and possible motives. It kept me guessing the whole time. There are so many entertaining clues and connections between characters that it definitely keeps you on your toes. And can we talk about the hot Detective James Holloway? I loved his interactions with Jess and was anxiously waiting to see if either of them would act on the chemistry sparking between them!

Thank you so much Sydney, Crooked Lane Books, and NetGalley for the advanced reader copy!

This was a fun and lighthearted mystery! It was a super quick read for me- all the elements of a fun cozy mystery.

Thank you, NetGalley for this ARC! This book is marketed as a Schitts Creek cozy mystery. But I didn't pick up that vibe, and the use of slang in this book is so out of place. It felt like when TV show writers tried to write teenagers. It was also very hard to keep track of the characters, they didn't feel like real people.

I found this book to be a quick and enjoyable read. I thoroughly enjoyed the pop reference quotes throughout which goes hand in hand with the instagrammable location.

It is a fun and light thriller but for me I like my thrillers a little more darker and more suspenseful.

Overall it’s a good book and very easy to read and follow. 🌟 🌟🌟🌟

In the small town of Hudson Valley, Jess and her best friend Kat have opened up a luxurious bed and breakfast with abundant rosé. For the grand opening, Jessica’s famous ex-boyfriend Lars offers a live performance to make for a successful first weekend. However, when Lars's manager/stepfather is found dead on the B&B’s property, the business's success is at stake. It does not help matters when a second murder occurs, and Lars is found by the body but pleads that he is innocent. Jess must work to solve the murder and clear Lars's name, and fast, before the reputation of her B&B suffers.

This book is everything that you want a cozy mystery to be. You have your female sleuth, who is not trained in crime solving but pieces together gossip from the community and clues she finds to solve the case. This works well as Jess is active in the community as a B&B owner.
The atmosphere of the B&B was well described and detailed, making everything easy to visualize. The main focus was on the murder, not the violence associated with it. So if you want to read a mystery but don’t love gruesome details, this is the perfect book for you.

And best of all, each character had something to hide, and I was left guessing till the end. Peril in Pink was a fun whodunit that I did not want to put down. I would love to see another cozy detective fiction from this author 💕

Rose All Day is a great way to start the day….at The Pearl B&B. Probably one of the most contemporary (and still on trend) cozies I’ve read to date. A fun and light read!

Thank you to Netgally for providing this ARC read.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book! This fast-paced read is perfect for fans of Schitt’s Creek and Only Murders in the Building. This cozy mystery really hits the spot. There was a good group of characters in this book. I was kept guessing on who the killer was and it is always a nice change when the end is not super predictable but still plausible. I will definitely be reading more books by this author.

Thank-you to Author Sydney Leigh for reaching out and asking if I would like to read Peril in Pink as an ARC through NetGalley

This book comes out March 2024 and if I were you, I'd pick it up.
I love a good murder mystery, 'who-dunnit' type book and this one had me guessing throughout. Normally with these types of books you can guess who it was and when the culprit is revealed it's not a surprise. Well consider me surprised! Did not see the culprit being who it was and when my main suspect ended up being unalived as well, I was confused.

The way the ending came together was very clever and the clues were all there throughout the book, just not in an obvious way at all. The whole plot was so well written and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it - I think it took me about 4/5 hours in total.

The writing was excellent,really told the story and progressed the plot along nicely. None of the scenes felt rushed and it was all just tied together so neatly at the end in a perfectly pink bow.

There is a tiny bit of slow-burn romance sprinkled throughout between Detective Holloway and Jess but this was far from the main plot. There was also the small storyline between Jess and her High School Sweetheart Lars but again, it wasn't there for a romance aspect.

Throw in an adorable dog as a cute side-kick type character and I am all for this book.
I really enjoyed reading it and was perfect for this time of year!