Peril in Pink

(Hardback)

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Everything is coming up rose for innkeeper Jess Byrne until a murder on opening weekend gives her B&B's killer vibe a whole new meaning. Schitt's Creek meets Only Murders in the Building in this sparkling debut mystery. 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.

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Praise for Peril in Pink:
Peril in Pink is a fresh and fun cozy mystery thats fast-paced and highly engaging until the very last word. With plenty of suspects to choose from and red herrings (or ros herrings) to misdirect, youll not only be second guessing whos committing the murders at the Pearl B&B, but also rooting for its hilarious, sassy owner Jess to solve the mystery before more bodies pile up. Sydney Leigh is an exciting new voice in crime fiction, and she delivers in spades!
Hannah Mary McKinnon, internationally bestselling author of The Revenge List

Sydney Leigh is a fabulous new voice in the world of cozy mysteries, adding a truly fun millennium touch. Its opening day at Jesss delightfully pink B&B, The Pearl. With all that entails, she doesnt need ex-boyfriends, prima donna sisters-in-law, controlling managers, and a no-show opening night performer, but she pulls it off with the help of quick thinking, a great crew, a determination to make a success of her new venture, and a no-nonsense approach. But even Jess might not be able to save The Pearl when a dead body is found by the pool the following morning. I loved Jess and her friends and coworkers and even her frenemies. The untraditional B&B designed to cater to the hashtag crowd is a delight. Jess is witty and clever and loyal and definitely pretty in pink and I am greatly looking forward to checking into The Pearl once again.
Vicki Delany, nationally bestselling author of Death Knells and Wedding Bells

I was tickled pink to read Leighs charming mystery featuring a smart and loyal heroine running an Instaworthy bed-and-breakfast. Plus, who better to solve the case than a true crime aficionado #killervibesmystery
Jennifer J. Chow, Agatha, Anthony & Lefty Award-nominated author of Hot Pot Murder

Author Bio

Sydney Leigh has had a myriad of jobs, from running a small business to teaching English across the globe. She has travelled the world solo, where her daring spirit has led her to jump out of airplanes, dive with sharks, and learn she would never master a surfboard. Lynn served on the Board of Directors for Crime Writers of Canada from 2019-2021. She is a member of Sisters in Crime and International Thriller Writers.