Such a cute cozy mystery! I loved the vibes! Such a quick easy read that came at just the right time for me to change up what I was reading! Maybe everyone won't love this but I love things like Murder, she Wrote and Columbo! I can't wait to see what else comes in this series!

Peril in Pink

⭐️⭐️⭐️

“ 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.”

I honestly had a hard time getting through this one. I liked the characters and concept of the story but really had a hard time getting through it. I would recommend it so people can make their own determination. The mystery was a little confusing at first and a lot of characters to keep track of.

I received this book from the publisher but also had the author reach out to me on Instagram. As someone who LOVES cozy mystery, I was so happy to be able to read this.

It hit all of the musts for cozy mysteries - including a quick moving story and a quick start to the plot! I was a giant fan of this book and cannot wait for more books from Sydney Leigh to come my way!

I thought this was really well written and I look forward to reading more from this author in the future. I think it will find readers at our library, so we will definitely be purchasing for the collection.

“Peril in Pink” is a cute introduction to author Sydney Leigh.

In book 1 of this brand new series, we are introduced to new B&B owner, Jess Byrne.

Chaos ensues when a body is found on opening weekend of the B&B. It’s up to Jess to help solve the mystery to save her business’s reputation.

Fans of cozy mysteries will enjoy this one.

Thank you NetGalley, Sydney Leigh, and Crooked Lane Books for this advanced copy.

Peril in Pink is a hoot. The setting in a new boutique hotel, friends and enemies from the past, and a big mystery right in the middle. I read it in a day, because I didn't want to leave this world.

Peril in Pink by Sydney Leigh is a cozy & fun murder mystery. Opening weekend of the pretty & pink Pearl, a B&B run by Jess and her bestie Kat, a dead body is found. The main suspect is Jess' ex boyfriend and reality sensation, Lars, who is at the B&B to perform. Then, Lars happens to be at the scene of another dead body. Jess knows there is no way Lars could have done it, so Kat & her take up amateur sleuthing to find out what really happened. Jess' Aunt Marnie is my favorite character in the book. She was so quirky. There are a lot of pop culture references, so this book might not be for everyone, but I liked it. It was a quick, easy read.

🩷 Small town
🩷 Whodunit
🩷 Rosè, Rosè, Ross
🩷 Pretty Pink

I received an advance review copy from NetGalley, and I am leaving my honest review voluntarily.

This was a fun cosy mystery with some romance thrown in. A light and enjoyable read, although the ending left a few things unanswered.

Came for the cover, stayed for the story.

I had such a good time with this cozy mystery, and I have to say I'm glad I waited until I could have access to the audiobook because that really elevated my experience. The characters here were all interesting if not always likeable, and I appreciated the main character's flaws that made her more human (though she did sometimes get on my nerves). I'm hoping this becomes a series because I'm ready for more.

Such a cute read! I wasn’t really sure what to expect going in but I did really enjoy it. If you are a fan of mysteries this one is for you! I also really like that there was no foul language or spicy scenes. It’s so refreshing every once in a while to read a book without those things.I thought this was a fun read and it kept me intrigued the whole time!

I'm such a fan of a cozy murder mystery and this one was so darn cozy. Jess and her best friend Kat decide to open a bed and breakfast in their hometown but will the grand opening be the grand closing. Two unsolved murders in one weekend, will Jess use her amateur sleuth skills to solve this mystery or will the killers) get away.
There were several times that I thought I knew who dunnit but boy was I wrong. This was a quick read with lots of humor and twist. This was definitely a game of clue.

Had this one on audio and ebook. It was easy to listen to and a fun cozy mystery. It was kinda a mess though with all the characters. Overal, not to bad, but not my fav.

I’m happy to report that author Sydney Leigh has given her new cozy mystery series, Hudson Valley B&B Mysteries, a wonderful start with Peril in Pink. I’ll certainly be keeping an eye out for book two!

Jess and her best friend Kat are the new owners of the fancy B&B The Pearl and are wonderful business partners. (Side note: I would love to stay at The Pearl just without the murders!) Not only are they savvy in business, but they are also true crime podcast fans. Thankfully they work together to get to the bottom of the murders at their inn.

In addition to an ebook copy, I was able to grab the audiobook through my library’s Hoopla Digital subscription, which was perfect for a busy weekend. This was such an enjoyable, quick, easy read. The characters were so much fun and the dialogue flowed smoothly. I especially enjoyed the humorous moments and am so impressed when an author can blend humor and mystery so seamlessly. The unexpected twists kept me listening even when I finished with my chores because I just needed to know what was going to happen.

Dollycas's Thoughts

The Pearl B&B in Hudson Valley is having its grand opening and Jess Byrne, her partner, and best friend Kat Miller, along with Jess's brother Nate want it to be a huge success. They have booked reality singing sensation and Jess's ex-boyfriend Lars Armstrong to perform. The guests arrive to check-in and Jess encourages everyone to take pictures and share their opening weekend experience all over social media. #bestplaceever #girlsweekend #thiscallsforwine #Roséallday

Lars arrived with his stepfather/manager, Bob, and Jess knows they have a very strained relationship. Later when Bob is found dead and Lars leads the list of suspects Jess doesn't know what to think. Lars proclaims his innocence and begs Jess to help him. She is worried about how the murder is going to affect her B&B. She wants the killer caught as soon as possible and before her guests, one of whom could be a murderer, checks out, so she agrees to help him.  She never imagined she would find him at the scene of another murder.

A killer is on the loose, guests aren't happy, and The Pearl is getting the worst publicity ever. #murder #killer #don'tstayhere Jess asks Kat for help as they try to save the B&B, catch the killer, and hopefully clear Lars' name too.

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Jess and Kat take on a huge project turning Jess’s grandmother’s run-down former boarding house into a fun B&B aimed at 20 - 30-year-olds like themselves. With them handling the basic running of the place, Jess's brother running the bar, his wife Sarah doing yoga sessions, her Aunt Marnie working wherever she is needed, and her mother dropping by randomly to throw in her 2 cents, The Pearl B&B is a real family affair. All the characters are well-developed for the first book in the series. Their interactions and dialogues are true to real life.

The Pearl is an amazing B&B. The "behemoth" Queen Anne is set on a large piece of land and has ten guest rooms each with a bottle of sparkling Rosé in the mini-fridge, "a big pool, sprawling deck, and an adjacent garage turned bar" the Cool Vibes Café, all with a soft-blush aesthetic. It's a superb place for a cozy mystery series.

The victim was not a nice man and had caused a lot of trouble. The more we found out about his past more suspects were brought to light. Kat and Jess are obsessed with true crime. "Murderinos" who love the My Favorite Murder podcast. So of course they are primed to be expert amateur sleuths.  Detective Holloway wants them to butt out and leave the case to him. The girls learned about some surprising relationships and a second murder twisted everything up. Jess ran herself ragged trying to do everything to be sure her guests were taken care of while trying to solve the case. It was her dog Duke though that gave Jess her A-Ha moment and set the reveal in motion.

Peril in Pink has set this series off to a fine start. A fresh voice that will draw a new generation to cozy mysteries while entertaining current fans of the genre.  #funny #sparklingrosé #murder #mystery #Insta-worthy #hudsonvalley I am looking forward to the continuation of the delightful new series.

This was such a cute cozy mystery. The author created a whole vibe. It felt like you could just walk right into this B&B - it came alive.
The B&B is just opening and things are off the a wonderful start….. until someone turns up dead 👀

This was a cozy mystery that started off promising but didn’t really hold my interest. I loved the synopsis and premise of the book but it just didn’t live up to my expectations. It is a pretty quick read but I just didn’t love it.

I'm giving this 2.5 stars rounded up to 3.

This was a quick and easy read. If you like cozy mysteries, you might enjoy this one. Unfortunately, I'm starting to realize that I don't enjoy most cozy mysteries. The characters are often annoying, and the dialog comes across as odd and generic. The dialog in this one was particularly annoying. However, the characters were fine.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.

This was an ok book and i enjoyed the most part of the story

Thank you netgalley for the arc 🫶🏻🫶🏻

Jess and her business partner are finally ready to open up their social media-ready pink paradise of a bed and breakfast! Jess's high school ex-boyfriend, and now a famous singer, Lars, is set to perform on opening night by their gloriously Instagrammable pool. But that same evening, Lars's stepfather and manager, Bob, shows up dead. With no super star performance and the guests trapped at the resort, it's not exactly the opening weekend Jess was hoping for. Determined to figure out what happened and stop the admittedly sexy detective from using Lars as a scapegoat, Jess begins investigating.

I listened to this book on audio. The narrator was generally fine but I wonder if her voice contributed to my impression that many of the characters were overly stereotypical. Jess' old high school rivalries and nicknames weren't endearing, and her obsession with everything going on social media got a bit grating (I say, as a Bookstagrammer). It also felt like Jess was overlooking the most obvious suspect for the entire book, although I didn't quite predict the "why" of it all. It wasn't my favorite cozy mystery read, even if I adore the pretty pink cover.

Thanks to Dreamscape Media for my ALC and Crooked Lane Books for my eARC! All thoughts and opinions are my own.

3 stars - 5/10

This cozy mystery seemed promising from its premise, but it did not hold my interest. The many quirky pop-culture references became too much (and this is from someone who loves all things pop culture ex: music, celebrities, style), it didn't flow in a natural manner.

Hope to revisit one day.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity. All thoughts are my own!