Disclaimer: Clues to You by Claire Huston was sent to me for free in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to TheWriteReads Tours for including me in this tour.
Summary
One murder mystery weekend. Two rival sleuths.
They’re looking for answers. But will they find love?
Kate Brannon is delighted to be attending her first murder mystery weekend in a movie-worthy Victorian manor house. Still getting over being dumped, cracking the case would be a welcome boost to her flagging confidence. And the prize money wouldn’t hurt either.
But Kate’s dreams of victory become a nightmare with the arrival of Max Ravenscroft. Smart, enigmatic, and annoyingly handsome, Max is Kate’s sleuthing nemesis.
When she and Max are forced to work together, Kate despairs. But, as the investigation brings them closer, she finds being his partner in solving crime isn’t all bad.
With growing suspicions that the game is rigged against them, can Kate and Max beat the odds to find the killer? And, as their partnership deepens, can they find romance too?
A sweet romantic comedy with a cosy mystery at its heart. Perfect for fans of Kathryn Freeman, Laura Jane Williams, and Katie Fforde.
This rivals-to-lovers romance is a standalone romcom and part of the Love in the Comptons collection.
Review
Hidden amongst the mystery of ‘whodunnit’ is the more tantalising mystery of how Kate and Max had never joined forces romantically previously. Can ‘stolen’ jewels be the catalyst for stolen hearts?
Clues to You was an enjoyable twist on a standard rom-com. I thoroughly enjoyed the use of the murder mystery weekend to add to the drama. I’ve always been intrigued by how murder mystery event works, and this book made me want to attend one! It was set in a 1920s manor house with all characters attempting to fit the theme throughout. I loved reading about the efforts they went to make the event as realistic as possible.
While I enjoyed both protagonists, I found Kate’s response to Max to be slightly immature at times. It felt initially like she was more at war with her own thoughts on him from previous events than she was at actually trying to get to know him better. However, as the story developed, it was nice to see her loosen up around him and come to the understanding that he’s not all that bad! I appreciated how seriously both characters took the event and how invested they got in the case. This was only made more enjoyable by them actively working together on it rather than butting heads over every clue.
Clues to You is the third installment in the Love in the Comptons series, but can easily be read as a standalone. This is the perfect read for both murder mystery and romance enthusiasts!
About The Author
Claire Huston lives in Warwickshire, UK, with her husband and children. She writes uplifting modern love stories about characters who are meant for each other but need a little help to realise it.
A keen amateur baker, she enjoys making cakes, biscuits and brownies almost as much as eating them. You can find recipes for all the cakes mentioned in Art and Soul, her first novel, at clairehuston.co.uk along with over 150 other recipes. This is also where she talks about and reviews books.
You can also find Claire on various social media platforms. Find your favourite here: https://linktr.ee/clairehuston_author