Beach Reads and Deadly Deeds

by Allison Brennan

Read Dates: 6/29/25 to 7/3/25

Review

It’s pretty rare for me to find a thriller I don’t enjoy, and this one was another hit—I absolutely loved it! The main character is a successful financial professional who dreams of one day opening her own bookstore, but she’s always put practicality ahead of passion. On the verge of accepting a career-defining promotion, she decides to hit pause and take a spontaneous vacation to the U.S. Virgin Islands for a little romantic escapism. Naturally, a murder mystery kicks off almost immediately (as any good thriller should), and our book-loving, number-crunching heroine decides she might just have what it takes to solve the case herself.

From steamy beach moments to getting stranded on a boat overnight, this book had everything—suspense, romance, grief, and just the right amount of chaos. There’s sneaking around, unexpected connections, and emotional layers that kept things feeling grounded amidst the island intrigue. I didn’t guess who the killer was until right before the reveal, and there was another twist I truly didn’t see coming at all! I had such a great time reading this and flew through the pages. I’m definitely going to be diving into more books by this author!