A Dead and Stormy Night

De: Steffanie Holmes

Narrado por: Gabrielle Baker

What do you get when you cross a cursed bookshop, three hot fictional men, and a punk rock heroine nursing a broken heart?

After being fired from her fashion internship in New York City, Mina Wilde decides it's time to reevaluate her life. She returns to the quaint English village where she grew up to take a job at the local bookshop, hoping that being surrounded by great literature will help her heal from a devastating blow.

But Mina soon discovers her life is stranger than fiction - a mysterious curse on the bookshop brings fictional characters to life in lust-worthy bodies. Mina finds herself babysitting Poe's raven, making hot dogs for Heathcliff, and getting IT help from James Moriarty, all while trying not to fall for the three broken men who should only exist within her imagination.

When Mina's ex-best friend shows up dead with a knife in her back, she's the chief suspect. She'll have to solve the murder if she wants to clear her name. Will her fictional boyfriends be able to keep her out of prison?

Contains mature themes.

©2019 Steffanie Holmes (P)2019 Tantor

Smart, funny, genre-bending

A fun read- YA fantasy meets literary fiction with a side of self-deprecating author-preneur satire. So good. At times the reverse harem stuff felt like a separate storyline, and while I get it and why it might make sense for the character, the explicitness means some audiences can’t enjoy it. And so much about this book—in particular the sight loss and the strong female characters- deserve wide readership.

Storyline

I liked the storyline and the characters !!! I can’t wait to read more of the author’s books….!

Book Store Adventures

Nice little story..Not STEAMY but cute. Interesting twists with characters and the theme of the story

Fun and different

This is a mystery within a mystery. I really like the characters, even though Mina can be a bit judgey of others sometimes. I really like the premise of characters come to life.

Book 2?!?!?!

I need the next book ASAP! It's left so many questions unanswered! but was still so tood!

great read

loved it quick witty turn around lol had murderer figured out though glad he was right one

Super fun story with great characters

Loved the story and character development. The mystery and romances were well done and I look forward to reading the whole series. Highly recommend.

Something….Different

‘A Dead and Stormy Night’ has been an intriguing, but no less good, story than what I’ve been reading lately. There’s just…something about Mina that seems so youthful (naive?), but I love how quickly she is adjusting to everything and finding her voice & inner strength. I’m also impressed with the narration - lots of characters to keep track of; I just hope there’s no other narrator, even if an addition, because it’d be too different. On to book 2!!

Cozy and Magical

A Dead and Stormy Night" by Steffanie Holmes is a delightful and captivating cozy mystery that will warm your heart and keep you guessing until the very end. Set in a charming small town, the story follows a cast of lovable characters who find themselves caught up in a thrilling murder mystery.

One of the highlights of this book is the author's ability to create a cozy and inviting atmosphere. The descriptions of the town and its inhabitants make you feel like you're part of the community, and the quaint setting adds an extra layer of charm to the story. The author's attention to detail brings the scenes to life, making it easy to imagine yourself walking the streets alongside the characters.

Speaking of characters, they are the heart and soul of this story. Each one is unique and well-developed, with their own quirks and secrets. From the determined and resourceful main character to the quirky and endearing side characters, you can't help but become invested in their lives and root for them as they navigate the twists and turns of the mystery.

The plot is expertly crafted, with plenty of suspense and surprises along the way. The pacing is just right, keeping you engaged from start to finish. The author does a fantastic job of weaving together clues and red herrings, keeping you guessing about the identity of the culprit until the final reveal.

Overall I definitely recommend this series to fans of RH, mystery, fantasy, and the people that love a good saunter thru an old bookshop.

such a cute story

cute story and keep you interested in learning back story. it's cozy mystery a lite reverse harem and the punk londoner fits but the book cover doesn't fit the image portrayed. I'm trying to picture heathcliff I would think he would looks like Orlando blooms character in pirates. Moriarty looks like scarguard. And Quaf look like long haired Brandon Lee but pale.