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Coastal Views to Die For
  • Published: 30 June 2026
  • ISBN: 9781496753588
  • Imprint: Kensington
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 288
  • RRP: $65.00
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Coastal Views to Die For

  • Sam Lumley
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The fabulous Oregon coast is a scenic getaway to behold, but for a gay, autistic travel writer and amateur sleuth, there is no such thing as a vacation from murder…

Though sparks flew between travel writer Oliver Popp and extroverted photographer Ricky Warner on their last assignment together, when they're teamed up again for a road trip, they agree to keep things low-key. But that's a little at odds with Oliver's new assignment: finding romance on the Oregon coast. The destination is a picturesque inn overlooking the Pacific. With the crashing waves below, it seems like an ideal spot for dramatic love connections.

Curiously, the other guests are innkeeper Mary Alice's large extended family, headed by a fabulously wealthy aunt, with various children, in-laws, husbands and wives, all vying to stay in her good graces...and her will. Then on the first night, settling into their room, Oliver and Ricky make an unsettling discovery: a dead man in their hot tub—one of Mary Alice’s tragically unlucky relatives who, from the looks of it, dropped in from the balcony above.  The sheriff concludes it was an accident.  Considering the circumstances of this odd family reunion, Oliver and Ricky have doubts.

When another body turns up, the vibes on what was supposed to be a relaxing getaway take an absolutely sinister turn. As family secrets, old grudges, and greedy motives come to light, Oliver’s sleuthing side is coming out. Who’s the next heir in line to die? As the suspects pile up, Oliver is certain of only one thing: it’s no mystery that murder is bringing him and Ricky closer together…
  • Published: 30 June 2026
  • ISBN: 9781496753588
  • Imprint: Kensington
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 288
  • RRP: $65.00
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“Lumley debuts with a sure-footed romantic mystery featuring a 24-year-old gay, autistic travel writer…Lumley surrounds his gumshoes with a colorful cast of plausible suspects, but the real draw is the sweet and clumsy chemistry between Oliver and Ricky. Cozy fans will hope this heralds the start of a globe-trotting new series.” —Publishers Weekly

“A fledgling travel writer makes a splash in his first out-of-town assignment…That search vies touchingly with Ollie’s inner search into his complicated feelings towards Ricky.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Details of living with autism; sympathetic, well-drawn characters, especially the appealing, naive Oliver; plot twists; and humor distinguish this satisfying cozy.” —Booklist

“Gripping…Oliver narrates with biting humor, weaving together monologues and quick witted dialogue as the mystery unfurls with measured precision, each clue perpetuates the story’s momentum, propelling the pair deeper into unresolved threads and tantalizing loose ends. But the final pages, whispers of deeper corruption, unanswered motives, and lingering suspicions hint at future entanglements for Oliver and Ricky. Their teased chemistry is enough to carry the series into its next detour.”—Foreword Reviews

“Your ride has arrived and it’s original, funny, and touching. Even if Oliver Popp won’t make eye contact, he’ll be sure to steal your heart. Self-driving cars might be at the center of this fast-paced murder mystery, but have no doubt-- a highly skilled writer sits behind the wheel.” —Carlene O’Connor, nationally bestselling author of No Strangers Here

"This is a book with a big heart, a pair of adorable sleuths, a killer plot with lots of twists and turns and a big bang of an ending. I can't wait for author Sam Lumley's next mystery." —Leslie Meier, New York Times bestselling author

“Fasten your seatbelts! When a fussy travel writer and a dashing photographer collide in DC, they crash headlong into a murder case—and into each other. Buckle up for a ride filled with danger, intrigue, and unexpected romance in the cutthroat world of self-driving cars!” —Lee Hollis, author of My Father Always Finds Corpses