Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this book!!

What a great book!! It had me hooked from page one! I couldn’t put this down. I finished it in one sitting. I enjoyed the storyline and the characters. This was a first for me by this author but it will not be my last!!

This genre crossing novel is a delightful blend of cozy, locked room mystery and lighthearted rom-com, and somehow it works.

Kate Valentine is a bestselling mystery writer attending the wedding of her editor on a secluded island, which wouldn’t be unusual except the groom is also her ex-fiancé. Making the situation even more awkward is the presence of Jake Hawkins, a hot Australian that is Kate’s “one that got away”. While on the island stuff happens. The bride is poisoned; maybe? Kate discovers a dead body. Bad weather rolls in knocking out the power and stranding the guests. Oh, and someone seems to be framing Kate.

Jenny Elder Moke uses some interesting techniques to bring the story together, such as having Kate turn to Loretta, the fictional heroine of her books, to try to the identify the killer. Jake and Kate team up to solve the mystery while their attraction heats up. It’s all in good fun and never takes itself too seriously. A little spice, occasionally interrupted by mayhem, adds to the overall enjoyment.

I alternated between the audio and digital versions of this book. I thoroughly enjoyed Sarah Mollo-Christensen‘s narration. She brought Kate to life in a way that made her an endearing and sympathetic character.

Thank you to NetGalley, Macmillan Audio, and St. Martin’s Press for the advance copy in exchange for my unbiased review.

Kate Valentine, best selling mystery author, arrives at a private wealthy island for her ex-fiancés high-end wedding. When there is a mixup and she is stuck sharing room with Jake, her old colleague and biggest romantic regret, she starts to wonder why she ever agreed to come.
As the festivities begin, the bride appears to have been poisoned, and Kate stumbles across a dead body in the wine cellar, she soon realizes that a lot of the events unfolding mirror one of her best selling mystery novels.
I enjoyed this book so much! A perfect blend of a cozy murder mystery with a second chance romance, this book will give you all the feels. Well written, perfectly paced, and with the perfect atmospheric setting, this will have you thinking that you’re living out a real life murder mystery on the set of Clue.
The narrator was also phenomenal. She effortlessly switched between characters and accents, making them even more likable than they already are.
Overall, I highly recommend this to anyone who likes a good whodunnit and/or a cute romance. This was my first book by this author and will not be my last.
Thank you to NetGalley, Macmillan Audio, and Jenny Elder Moke for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

This is a romantic comedy about a best selling author named Kate. She goes to a private island for the wedding of her ex-fiancé (scandalous! but, she was invited). On her way there, she runs into her crush, Jake, who is the supposed star of her best selling novels about a heroine named Loretta. Chaos ensues, and Jake and Kate must work together to figure out who is causing such a commotion and trying to murder the bride. The story was very entertaining, however, one of the mail characters is Australian and I did not care for the narrator's attempt at an accent. It did not deter me from finishing this lovely book though

For me personally, this was a hard book to listen to on audio. The narrator has a great voice. However, with all the switching back and forth between the mfc book and her real life, mixed with all the characters, I was super confused and lost. So I ended up dnf the book at about 35%

Multiple narrators would have been amazing for this book, in my opinion, but I am excited to get a copy of the physical or ebook to dive back into this rom-com mystery!

She Doesn't Have A Clue is a fun, lighthearted, cozy, fast paced, locked room romcom mystery. It was my first deep dive into this genre and I enjoyed it. I thought It was really entertaining. The whole adventure throughout the whole book promises for an unputdownable read. The goofiness and clumsiness of the FMC truly brought on such a fun aspect to the investigation, it left the book feeling so much more light even if there was a murder to be solved.

The characters were well developed, they were fun, quirky, and had their own distinctive personalities. The relationship between the FMC & her love interest added on some sizzling chemistry and absolutely charming banter. I loved that there were a lot of characters to suspect, which brought on so many different theories. There is also some nice character growth to look forward to.

A very fun book for lovers of the cozy mystery romcoms. This one brought on many fun aspects and a good story. Curl up on your couch with a hot drink and a blanket, enjoy !

🎧 The narration by Sarah Mollo-Christensen was good. It might not have been my favorite as I did get some characters mixed up sometimes if I wasn't perfectly attentive. Apart from that it was a good production and the narrator did a good job bringing the story to life.

✨️Thank you to @netgalley, @macmillanaudio & @jennyeldermoke for my gifted ALC in exchange for an honest review.

She Doesn’t Have A Clue was a fantastic whodunnit mystery that kept me guessing! Kate Valentine is the author of a popular series of mystery novels. When she is invited to her ex’s wedding on a private island and bodies start appearing, Kate and the rest of the wedding guests can’t help but notice the similarities between Kate’s books and real life…
This story was so much fun! I had the pleasure of listening to the audiobook and the narration was great! The narrator has a nice voice and was very good at changing voices, tones and accents for each of the different characters.. I would absolutely recommend this book!

I absolutely loved this novel, and listening to the audiobook version made it even more enjoyable! The narrator did an incredible job bringing the characters to life, especially Kate and Jake, whose dynamic was absolutely hilarious. The story itself is a delightful mix of mystery and humor, keeping you hooked from start to finish. The banter between the characters is top-notch—it’s quick, witty, and filled with heart, and I found myself laughing out loud more than once.

Kate is the perfect blend of awkwardness and charm. She’s this lovable, quirky weirdo who, despite her clumsy moments, shows a remarkable strength and capability when she’s pushed to believe in herself. Her growth throughout the story was so satisfying to witness, and it felt incredibly relatable. Then there’s the fascinating role of her literary creation, Loretta, who acts almost like a guiding force for Kate. The recurring question, “What would Loretta do?” provided an anchor for the narrative, offering a clever layer of introspection and humor as Kate navigates her personal challenges.

What truly stood out to me was how well the audiobook captured the essence of the characters and the story’s charm. The voice performances added so much depth to Kate’s awkwardness, Jake’s wit, and the overall quirky atmosphere of the novel. I had such a fun time listening to it, and it honestly felt like I was right there with the characters, experiencing all the laugh-out-loud moments.

I can’t recommend this audiobook enough! It’s the perfect mix of humor, mystery, and heart, and I’m sure listeners will love it just as much as I did.

She Doesn’t Have a Clue by Jenny Elder Moke is an absolute gem of a novel! The story stands out with its unique perspective, blending the fictional protagonist’s voice seamlessly with the unfolding mystery. The witty narrative keeps you engaged from the very first page, and the sharp, clever twists ensure it’s utterly unputdownable. Sarah Mollo-Christensen’s narration perfectly complements the protagonist’s lively and quirky personality, making the entire experience even more immersive. (I received an advance listener copy and all opinions are my own.) A must-read for anyone who loves mysteries with a fresh, fun approach—this one will have you hooked!

This was a fun read. It gave me Clue vibes and the cast of characters were great. I honestly had no idea who did it until it was revealed at the end. I did find confusing at first when it would switch back and forth between the main book and then the FMCs own mystery novel characters. I got used to it as time when on.
The romance was sweet and the banter was fun. I enjoyed this a lot. I’d give it a 3.5/5 stars

She Doesn’t Have a Clue
Jenny Elder Moke

Meet Kate Valentine, a bestselling mystery writer. Kate is late turning in the draft of her latest Loretta Starling book. She has agreed to attend her, editor/ex-fiancé’s wedding. Of all the places she wants to be, this wedding would be the last on the list. Maybe the change in atmosphere will encourage her writing. After all the wedding is on a private island off the coast of Seattle, two days of Champagne and a fake smile.
Kennedy is the bride to be. Everyone expects Kate to throw a fit. Kate accidentally bumps into Kennedy, who landed in the gift table. At the rehearsal dinner Kennedy’s grandmother announces she is giving the island away. A short time later the bride is found dead. A storm blows up taking down the wedding tent. Kate and Jake begin their investigation and find another body.
Kate has feelings for Jake. But she felt rejected and refused to act on her feelings.
This is a humorous mystery second chance romance. I love it. What a great read. I love the way Loretta tried to give Kate clues, but Kate always managed to ignore them…after all this wasn’t a Loretta Starling mystery, this was a Kate Valentine mystery. It was fun watching Jake and Kate together. There were several characters in this tale but most of them were background characters. The secondary and main characters were interesting and well done.

Thank you NetGalley for the review copy. My reviews are always my personal opinion.

I really liked the idea of an author solving a real life mystery and being framed for it. Kate and Jake were adorable. There were times I thought correctly about the person who was guilty but then questioned myself. Overall I enjoyed the book.

A murder-mystery rom-com! I loved it! It kept me guessing right up till the end. The characters are likable. It was a rom-com that actually made me laugh. The pacing was perfect. Absolutely recommend! I’ll be looking up more from this author.

Such a fun cozy mystery + mid spice romance. As a fan of both genres, this was right up my alley and I definitely recommend it for a quick fun read/listen. The narrator did an excellent job bringing this story to life!

The book was beautifully written. The author made careful word choices that were very impactful. Overall, the book was well written and I did really enjoy it.

She Doesn't Have a Clue is the perfect mix of cozy mystery and romance. It's got all of the best elements of a traditional murder mystery: a private island with a mansion in disrepair, secret passages, poison, a wedding, a feuding family and, of course, a mystery author. Oh, and lots of taxidermy. Add a second-chance romance, a 'Hotstralian', and a room with only one bed to the mix and you get this fun, sexy reprieve of a novel. I could not turn this one off.
As a lover of both genres, I was so excited to listen. In the past, I've stopped listening to a few cozy mystery series because the romantic subplot took a turn. I'm not a fan of love triangles and I have a hard time staying interested in a series if a main character is killed(or a killer). Having a stand-alone that was split evenly between romance and mystery satisfied that need for romantic resolution that I miss when listening to traditional cozies.
And the romance in She Doesn't Have a Clue is more than a sub-plot. It's just as sexy and swoony as you'd expect from a romance that doesn't include murder.
There is a great cast of eclectic characters, all voiced by the fantastic Sarah Mollo-Christenson. You can always rely on her narration being amazing.

Thanks Netgalley and Macmillan Audio for this ALC of Jenny Elder Moke's 'She Doesn't Have a Clue'.

A truly fun, romantic, sleuthing, comedy for the everyday woman. It got a little too spicy for my taste at times, but I just skipped those parts until I got back to the mystery. There were so many suspects with motives, it left me guessing and laughing until the end. Thank you NetGalley

I should have enjoyed She Doesn’t Have a Clue. It has so many of the elements I like – an isolated location, a closed circle of suspects, a spooky mansion, a quirky main character/ amateur sleuth. Turned out I was annoyed by it most of the time, but not quite enough to quit, probably because it was on audio. The narrator did a good job. Her pace fit the story well and she managed to keep the (too many) characters distinguished from each other. Quite honestly, she’s the reason I stayed around for the reveal and the happy ending.

Kate has come to her ex-fiancé’s wedding at a mansion on an island in the middle of a storm. Kate is a mystery writer and has a habit of lapsing into thinking about her characters and how they would respond to events in her life, which can be a little confusing at first. The first person she runs into is Jake, aka the love interest, a man she used to work with until “the incident.”

When the bride is maybe poisoned, maybe suffers a case of food poisoning, but survives, Kate starts digging around. Plenty of people at the wedding have reason to want the bride dead, including Kate arguably. When she stumbles across the dead body of the bride’s aunt, Kate knows there’s a murderer on the island.

The whole thing is a little too much. Kate misunderstands people and situations so badly that it almost seems purposeful. And everything she does seems to make her more of a suspect – granted someone’s trying to frame her, but still. On top of that, we have secret passages, the lights keep going out, the storm is raging outside, and the place is filled with taxidermied animals. Kate bumbles through the investigation, Jake (mostly) by her side, with the occasional steamy sex scene to remind you that the romance is as important as the mystery.

This one just wasn’t for me. Looking at the reviews though, most people seem to like it, so maybe don’t listen to me.

Mystery writer, Kate Valentine, agrees to attend her ex-fiance's wedding while struggling to write her next best-seller. The circumstances of this high-end wedding are awkward enough before Kate unexpectedly runs into an old flame and former co-worker, Jake, which lends itself to a love triangle. Things go from awkward to dire when the bride-to-be is poisoned in a way eerily similar to the plot of Kate's book, and Kate later stumbles on a dead body. Jake becomes Kate's best ally as she tries to clear her name as a suspect and searches for the true killer.

I liked this rom-com meets murder mystery! The story contained fun twists in the mystery, creepy settings, witty banter, humorous situations, and some spicy scenes. I found there to be a lot of characters to keep track of, which was hard to separate at times. Toward the beginning, it is confusing when Kate sees the world as Loretta, the protagonist in her work, because it goes back and forth without warning. This may have been confusing because I listened to the audio format of this book.

The audio narration was excellent! The narrator moves between voices for genders and accents with ease and infuses emotion into her words very well.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for an advanced audio copy of this book in exchange for my honest review!

4.5 ⭐️

This was actually so fun! The audio was very well done and kept me engaged from start to finish! The FMC was a quirky and funny and kept a murder mystery plot pretty lighthearted and i enjoyed that!

It gave me comedy / mystery clue game vibes and i ate every second of it up!

During reading how the FMC kept going back to what her character in her book would do - i actually totally 100% believe that’s how authors are! 😆

I would absolutely recommend this book to my peers and would read more by this author. Def recommend consuming via audio!