The Rooftop Party was a really fun read! I was very curious to find out how the author wove together mystery, romance, and corporate intrigue. And Ellen Meister did a fabulous job of it!! This is a great choice if you're looking for a light, but enjoyable book.

Have you ever gone to a party where things turned out rather differently from what you expected? That is most definitely Dana Barry’s experience. She goes to a company party hoping to advance her career…instead, she has to deal with a smarmy boss who…later turns out to have been murdered. Dana passed out after drinking. Did she murder this lecherous boss and not remember? Read this one to find out.

The Rooftop Party is a pretty lighthearted mystery. It will be enjoyed by those who like their fictional murders not too filled with graphic detail and also by those who read women’s fiction.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions are my own

Dana is the newest star of the Shopping Channel, but her dream is to become an actress. She is really good at her job and everyone loves her there. When the new CEO announces some change he's making to the channel, someone definitely is not happy about it. Before the party is over, he will be found dead. Dana remembers talking to him, but did she kill him? Dana is determined to clear her name and figure out what happened.

Thank you to Harlequin and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this title.

This book had a lot of ups and downs for me. There were parts I loved and zoomed through and other places where it slowed down and was hard to get through. Overall, this was an interesting murder mystery book. Not too many twists and turns and it's pretty easy to find out who the culprit was.

This is the first time I've read a book by Ellen Meister, but I will read another one for sure.

THE ROOFTOP PARTY started out like a book I thought I would like, but it soon fell into a place where I had to force myself to keep reading. However, I can see how others who enjoy a quick read might like it.

This was a murder mystery, almost cozy in its feel where Dana had to figure out the killer and prove her innocence. I liked that unlike other books she didn't take too many of not so intelligent moves. overall, an unexpected investigative read

The Rooftop Party by Ellen Meister started off slowly but quickly accelerated to all kinds of twists and turns. Very much enjoyed this one. This was my Ellen Meister book to read but will not be my last – headed to start reading Love Sold Separately now! #TheRooftopParty #NetGalley

this was a really enjoyable mystery novel, it had a great storyline and kept me invested in reading this. I enjoyed the characters and getting to know them.

I am sorry for not reviewing fully but I don’t have the time to read this at the moment. I believe that it wouldn't benefit you as a publisher or your book if I only skimmed it and wrote a rushed review. Again, I am sorry for not fully reviewing!

DNF I didn't realize going into this book that is was a sequel. The book kept referring to events in the previous book. I didn't like the main character. I just found her annoying. Maybe if I had read the first book, I would have liked her more? Maybe one day I'll read the first one and try this one again.

This is my first book by Ellen -- and this book is not a sequel but Dana Barry first shows up in her book - Love Sold Separately - I would not have known that without doing my research. If you did not read the first book, no worries, this book makes it as a stand alone! What's to love about this book -- everything!! Cool storyline, lots of laughter and just the perfect book to put on your Summer TBR!!

As I sat down to read this novel, I was expecting something along the lines of a cozy mystery but The Rooftop Party was so much more than that. It included elements of romance and also moral dilemmas by the protagonist which nicely came together in time for the satisfying conclusion.

This was an entertaining book, although the characters were never quite believable. It would be a fun summer read.

I don't generally relate to the main character, so I don't care if they're unlikable, and Dana is not endearing. She's a mess, but not a charismatic mess, just a mess. When she appeared to be a murderer, I didn't hold my breath, because she was too obvious (and I found out this is a series, which NetGalley doesn't mention). The real murderer was unlikely and brought in at the moment of reveal, when the murderer lingered while they discussed the whys and hows. Up until that point, the book was moving along swiftly, albeit with a mess of a main character (how does she have friends?), and even the last minute climax doesn't make it a dealbreaker. It's a fun read if you don't need clues / hints in a whodunit. I received a digital copy from the publisher Mira through NetGalley.

Dana Barry, how did I miss your first story? This is actually the second in a three part series featuring the host of a home shopping show, but can be read and enjoyed on its on as I can cheerfully attest. The over the top Dana who loves her cocktails and assorted drugs lives bigger and bolder and demands attention. Attention she wishes she wasn’t getting when the Boss falls to his death. So off she goes to discover the truth and we love her adventures along the way. Not really a murder mystery, not really a rom com but a buzzy hybrid, roll on book three!

3 for neutral, didn’t realize it was same character as Love Sold Separately, which I had a hard time getting into. Will definitely update, if able to get into both.

Drunk and high, Dana Barry finds herself a possible killer. Accosted by a company party, the Shopping Channel host hopes to pitch an idea to the company's CEO, Ivan. He will accept her idea for the show's change - in exchange for sexual favors. She manages to escape his aggressive behavior, and promptly passes out. When she awakens, she is shocked to find that Ivan has fallen to his death. In fact, he was pushed.

The lead detective on the case is none other than Dana's boyfriend, Ari. Their relationship is already undergoing growing pains, and now that Dana just might be a suspect, their relationship is on a tight high-wire. Dana may have hated Ivan, but did she hate him enough to cause his death? Why can't she remember? Dana employs previously honed detective skills to find the killer, even if it means that she herself is responsible.

Having not read the first book in this series, I am just getting to know Dana. I admit that it was a little disconcerting to read of a character that freely mixed drugs and alcohol, so this would be a good place to put in a trigger warning in this review.

Dana had a lot on her plate, even before Ivan's fateful fall, including a challenging relationship with her demanding father, and her current job and acting aspirations. With the murder and her investigations, Dana is more than overwhelmed, even if it meand alienating people in her life.

Since there is likely to be a third book in this series, I will at some point very soon read the first book, Love Sold Separately. Dana is an intriguing, real-life character, and with humor intermingled with mystery, this book, The Rooftop Party, proved to be an excellent read.

Many thanks to MIRA and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion,

The Rooftop Party by Ellen Meister is an intriguing women’s fiction with a touch of suspense. The mystery, a corporate rooftop party that turns into Dana Barry’s biggest nightmare, is a background story to her trying to make a better life for herself. Dana is a feisty, wisecracking, weed smoker; traveling on a journey that is filled with laughter and a few tears along the way.

Dana is the Shopping Channel’s most popular host, but things are about to turn sour when the company suffers from possible financial ruin. Dana comes up with an idea to save the company, but not everyone sees it that way. At the party, Dana gets into an argument with the CEO who is more interested in Dana than her ideas for the company. During a disagreement, Dana suddenly passes out. When she wakes up, she learns the CEO is dead after falling from the roof. Dana is frightened of what might have happened during the time she blacked out. She wonders if she could have killed the man. She decides to look into things, but she can’t let her police detective boyfriend, Ari Marks, know or it could compromise his job as well as her innocence. Dana has her new assistant, Ashlee St. Pierre, a former pageant girl from Tennessee help her in finding out what happened to Ivan Dennison, the CEO.

Ms. Meister wrote a wonderful, emotional and heartwarming story that should not be missed. Although the murder mystery played a small part of the story, readers were kept on their toes as to who did it; I miss-guessed a number of times. This a tale was rich with chemistry, fun dialogue, strong friendships, and endearing characters giving Dana peace of mind with her job, a chance for a future with Ari and closure with the death. I highly recommend The Rooftop Party to other readers.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

Grasped by the whodunit aspect of this story - I then realized that this is the 2nd book in a series. Yet, still can be read as a standalone.

Dana is the top seller on the Shopping Channel. She wants to pitch a line of skin wear to the CEO of the company. This, however, is with her supervisor's wariness. (Her supervisor, Eleanor, originally tried to pitch her line of skin creams). (The SAME product line that Dana wants to pitch).

Determined that at the company's rooftop party (to make this pitch to the CEO) Dana may not be prepared for what is ahead. She attends alone - without her boyfriend, Ivan. Soon after the party begins, the lights go out and the new CEO is pushed (?) off of the roof.

A number of characters (if not all) present themselves as "not so perfect".

SO, whodunit???

Many Thanks to Harlequin/MIRA for a very good read!!!

This book is a crossover between a cozy mystery and a rom com and just an overall good time. Dana can be a bit much at times and she makes some questionable choices but she is mostly just a zany character that you can't help but root for. Meister did a great job of balancing the mystery with Dana's chaotic personal life. This book is 336 pages but it flew by because there is so much going on. There was a lot of different sub plots that I enjoyed but I have to say that I really loved all the parts of the story that had to do with The Shopping Channel. I haven't watched much home shopping tv before but this book felt very realistic and gave me a whole new appreciation for anyone in that career. The Rooftop Party is the second book in the Dana Barry series and while things are referenced that happen in the first book I am still intrigued enough that I want to go back and read it. I do have to give some trigger warnings for sexual harassment, being drugged, miscarriage, and a toxic parent. This book is light and fun but it does touch on those topics so please be aware. If you are looking for the perfect summer read then I think this book is a real contender. Especially if you are fan of romance and mystery like I am.

THE ROOFTOP PARTY is a slow burn murder mystery/rom-con that I was instantly hooked on from the very first page. It’s been a long time since I read a Ellen Meister book. I have no excuses as to why, just too many books to read I suppose. Once I started THE ROOFTOP PARTY I was kicking myself for waiting so long to revisit one of my longtime favorite authors. The pages are filled with mystery and twists and turns you never see coming. Don’t you love when an author can hook you, throw you on an emotional roller coaster and then spit you out at the end? You just sit there wondering what the heck just happened! That is exactly what happened to me while reading THE ROOFTOP PARTY.

THE ROOFTOP PARTY is filled with twists and turns and had me staying up way too late one night to finish! It is very easy to follow and I really enjoyed Ellen’s writing. The story does drag just a bit, but overall, I really enjoyed it. The plot of THE ROOFTOP PARTY is excellent but also crazy. I was instantly pulled in to the story and couldn’t wait to see how it ended. The situation Dana gets into is so unbelievable but you can’t help but feel for her. Nothing good ever comes out of drinking and Dana’s troubles are exactly what I mean! THE ROOFTOP PARTY is insanely good! More like a train wreck where you know that looking at it isn’t going to be good but you can’t tear your eyes away!

I received a complimentary copy of this book through Netgalley. All opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given.