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A Cute Little Murder
  • Published: 19 May 2026
  • ISBN: 9780593817346
  • Imprint: Berkley
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 368
  • RRP: $45.00

A Cute Little Murder

  • Molly Harper
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21 Apr 2026
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19 May 2026
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The supportive background friends step into the spotlight in this tongue-in-cheek mystery from Molly Harper.

She used to be the sidekick. Now she might be the only one who can survive.

As teens, Harlow Drake and Lainey Piper built an online fandom solving small-town crimes. Harlow was the star, Lainey the behind-the-scenes genius (and often, Harlow’s scapegoat). Years later, Harlow’s hosting a hit true crime tv show. Lainey? She’s working in forensics. Well, forensic accounting . . . from home. In pajamas. With her cat.

But when Harlow faces significant backlash over fumbling a case, she needs a quick win—like a special investigation into the decades-old disappearance of a starlet from a once-glamorous, now decrepit island hotel. The catch? It’s bankrolled by Deke and Bryce of DBag Games, who are looking to shed their “frat bro” reputations. As long-time fans, they have one requirement for their funding: Lainey has to play the sidekick again.

Lainey is wary, but the offer is a lifeline in a sea of unpaid student loans. After reaching the Crossings Hotel, she realizes she’s not content to be Harlow’s helper anymore. As the cold case heats up, a crew member falls over dead, presenting Harlow and Lainey with a more modern mystery: what secrets does this hotel hide within its walls?

With sabotage, hidden staircases, and a killer in their midst, Lainey steps into the spotlight and takes charge of the investigation. It’s up to her to crack the case—as long as she can stay alive.
  • Published: 19 May 2026
  • ISBN: 9780593817346
  • Imprint: Berkley
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 368
  • RRP: $45.00
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Praise for A Cute Little Murder


Praise for A Proposal to Die For

“Molly Harper serves up a smart, hilarious mystery in A Proposal to Die For, complete with a remote and luxurious setting and a sexy romance. Pitch-perfect banter and compelling twists will keep readers turning the pages as Harper (gently) pokes fun at the wedding industry without sacrificing charm or heart.”—Tirzah Price, USA TODAY bestselling author of In Want of a Suspect

“A Proposal to Die For is a fun, enticing union of murder, mayhem, and mindfulness. A spa retreat is anything but relaxing when a proposal planner starts to trip over dead bodies . . . and it turns downright anxiety-producing when she is the one marked for murder. Go ahead, say YES to A Proposal to Die For!”—Juliet Blackwell, New York Times bestselling author of Asylum Hotel

“Everything I love in a Molly Harper story—quick wit, strong characters, laugh-out-loud moments—with a little murder mixed in. This was a delight from start to finish. I want a dozen more books just like this!”—Kristen Simmons, Bram Stoker Award nominee and author of Find Him Where You Left Him Dead


Praise for A Proposal to Die For

“Molly Harper serves up a smart, hilarious mystery in A Proposal to Die For, complete with a remote and luxurious setting and a sexy romance. Pitch-perfect banter and compelling twists will keep readers turning the pages as Harper (gently) pokes fun at the wedding industry without sacrificing charm or heart.”—Tirzah Price, USA TODAY bestselling author of In Want of a Suspect

“A Proposal to Die For is a fun, enticing union of murder, mayhem, and mindfulness. A spa retreat is anything but relaxing when a proposal planner starts to trip over dead bodies . . . and it turns downright anxiety-producing when she is the one marked for murder. Go ahead, say YES to A Proposal to Die For!”—Juliet Blackwell, New York Times bestselling author of Asylum Hotel

“Everything I love in a Molly Harper story—quick wit, strong characters, laugh-out-loud moments—with a little murder mixed in. This was a delight from start to finish. I want a dozen more books just like this!”—Kristen Simmons, Bram Stoker Award nominee and author of Find Him Where You Left Him Dead