Christmasville, Maine, is the only place where Kelsey Hendricks has ever felt happy. When she loses both her job and her boyfriend, the move is a no-brainer, especially when she sees a listing for a position as Christmasville’s social media manager. Surrounded by twinkling lights and candy canes and with the perfect job, this tinsel town is working its magic on Kelsey. With two heartthrobs vying for her attention, her life is now just like a Christmas movie.
The first one is dismissed as an accident. But after the second, and definitely the third, it becomes abundantly clear that Santa is leaving coal in someone’s stocking this year.
Determined to bring back the holly jolly spirit to the town before tourists begin canceling their reservations, Kelsey must sleuth her way out of a chilling murder mystery and back to a holiday rom-com.
This charming and clever mystery-romance where a cozy winter wonderland warms the heart while suspense chills the bones is the perfect read for the holiday season.
Pour yourself some cocoa and settle in—A Killer for Christmas by Kim Harrington is a festive little mystery that brings just the right dash of holiday cheer, cozy romance, and suspense. Set in the tourist town of Christmasville, Maine, this lighthearted story blends a cozy mystery with a sweet holiday-romance thread, giving the suspense a fun rom-com sparkle without letting it take over. The mystery is well paced and satisfying, with a twist that adds a nice surprise, and the plot stays refreshingly easy to follow rather than becoming overly complicated.
The
Christmas setting may be unusual for a murder mystery, but it works beautifully
and never feels forced. I also enjoyed the quirky cast of characters and the
warm small-town atmosphere that make Christmasville feel inviting. The romance
is gentle and supportive, adding charm and coziness while still leaving the
mystery at the center. Overall, this is a quick, feel-good read with steady
pacing, a relatable heroine, and a festive backdrop that makes Kim Harrington’s adult mystery-romance debut a cheerful seasonal treat. If Christmasville had a
welcome sign, this book would be the twinkling lights around it.
Books, porch weather, and one
very determined cat—what more could a reader ask for? Kim Harrington’s A Killer for Christmas is available now
on Amazon. I’ll be back on Wednesday, September 23, with Mary Alford’s richly
atmospheric and suspenseful The Memory House. Meanwhile, my cat, Dickens, has decided that the screened porch is
the place to be. Since it’s still hot and humid, I don’t quite understand the
appeal—and Dickens doesn’t understand why I won’t let her stay outside all
night. Perhaps it has something to do with the coyotes and raccoons roaming our
village since the nearby woods were cleared to make way for new homes! At
eighteen, Dickens still acts like a kitten, proving that a little curiosity—and
a good mystery—never gets old.
The Avid Reader
*I voluntarily read an advanced copy of this book. I am not required to leave a review. The comments and opinions expressed are strictly my own.
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