Description

Sleigh bells ring. Snow is glistening. A body’s in the trunk – did you kill him?

Ella Chambers didn’t kill Liam Montgomery.

If she had, she wouldn’t have done it outside his family’s mansion during their Christmas party. She wouldn’t have loaded his body into the trunk of her car. And she absolutely would not have announced that the boy who ruined her life was ‘dead to her’.

But Liam is missing – and Ella is the only person who knows he’s still alive.

Liam Montgomery didn’t want to die.

But when you’re a billionaire’s heir, someone might have other ideas. Now they’re both hunting for answers – and as the storm of the century blows in, every step brings these childhood rivals closer to a killer – and each other.

This Christmas, only one thing is certain: it’s beginning to look a lot like murder.

Tropes:

* Holiday Romance

* Childhood Enemies-to-Lovers

* Cat and Mouse

* Slow Burn

* Forced Proximity

Publisher Review

Praise for Ally Carter: 'Charming in every possible way. Original, compelling, well-written and immersive, this is a great book to escape into. It is perfect for right now, for the holidays, and for re-reading, which I will definitely be doing very soon' Smart Bitches, Trashy Books 'If you watched Knives Out and thought it could have used a little more romance, [this] enemies-to-lovers romance should be right up your alley' Paste Magazine 'A vastly entertaining rom-com/mystery hybrid' BookPage (Starred review) 'Perfect for fans of Knives Out and The Hating Game, this enemies-to-lovers cat-and-mouse game boasts serious stakeouts and charged make-outs' Washington Post 'Carter cleverly and comedically pokes fun at cliches that are sure to bring comfort and joy to readers familiar with the tropes of genre fiction' Crime Reads 'Blends genres with the expert hand of a bartender crafting the perfect gingerbread martini' People 'Full of tongue-in-cheek humor, excellent dialogue, and fantastic characters, this expertly crafted story is a heart-melting rivals-to-lovers romance combined with a delightful locked-room mystery' Library Journal (starred review) 'A clever romantic mystery with a Christmassy twist. The final, Agatha Christie-esque reveal is a genuine surprise, and she pulls off the enemies-to-lovers trope beautifully. Romantic suspense fans on the hunt for something festive will want to snap this up' Publishers Weekly 'Chock-full of romance, mystery and wintry vibes. It is the ultimate love letter to the cozy mystery genre: fun, funny and smart' The Michigan Daily 'This book with Knives Out vibes is a fast-paced, witty treat' Bookriot 'If you're not a fan of Ally Carters, you will be after reading this book!' Fresh Fiction