Thanks NetGalley and Atria for the ARC!

Pomona Afton, a spoiled hotel heiress on the Upper East Side, is living her best life. She doesn't need to worry about work or where she lives, and her trust fund makes worrying about money a nonissue. Then one morning after a little too much partying, Pomona finds her grandmother, the hotel matriarch, dead. And until the murder has been solved and the killer found, Pomona and her family are exiled from their hotel home and have all assets frozen.

Now, Pomona has no choice but to move into a small apartment with her old nanny's (very handsome) son, Gabe, is working part time at the coffee shop he manages, and has no money or belongings other than the 1 bag she was allowed to take with her.

Gabe needs the Afton assets unfrozen in order for his mother to receive her retirement, so they decide to team up to solve her grandmother's murder. This means investigating and interrogating her family and friends. Along the way, Pomona learns a lot about the real world and herself, and might even be falling for Gabe. Can she actually solve this murder and get her old life back? And will she even want it back if it means losing Gabe?

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I enjoyed this book so much! It's not your typical mystery and that made it a lot of fun. At first, I wasn't so sure I liked Pomona. She's so spoiled and naive to what life looks like for most people, but she has lots of character growth throughout the story. I especially loved her side quest of starting her own baking business. It was fun to see her investigative and interrogation skills at work considering she has no idea what she's doing.

Gabe brings a lot of heart to the story, and the budding relationship between he and Pomona was so sweet. I enjoyed seeing both of them support and help each other. Both of them saw a new side of life, and benefitted from a different perspective.

Highly recommend this one if you are looking for a cozy mystery with Upper East Side vibes and a dash of romance.

I’ll be honest, Pamona Afton Can So Solve a Murder completely surprised me. Sure, Pamona starts off as a privileged, messy heiress more concerned with her social media presence than real life, but her character arc? So satisfying and delightful. Watching her grow, adapt, and prove everyone (including herself) wrong was the heart of this book for me.

Gabe, the cinnamon roll roommate and childhood friend, was the perfect balance to Pamona’s chaos. Their forced proximity had me grinning, and their banter? Top tier. This definitely isn’t the typical type of romance I read, it was more mystery with a side of romance. But their dynamic added warmth and charm without overshadowing the main plot.

While the plot didn’t have the most shocking reveal, the journey to uncovering the truth was so much fun. The story kept me second-guessing just enough, and I loved the family drama, hidden secrets, and light it placed on so ial media and how it can impact multiple facets of life.

Overall some parts dragged a little, and certain plot points felt repetitive—but for me this was such an entertaining read. If you love a book that blends humor, mystery, and character growth without taking itself too seriously, this one’s for you.

Pomona Afton is an heiress to a large hotel chain making her want for nothing. She spends her days posting her adventures and latest outfit on social media and her nights partying with her besties. She wants for nothing, she lives off of her trust fund and lives in a suite in the hotel where her parents, brother and grandmother also reside. Everything changes when Pomona discovers her grandmother has been murdered and if that wasn’t bad enough, she finds herself cut off from her trust fund and kicked out of the hotel until the murderer has been caught. Needless to say she doesn’t have a lot of life skills, or a clue as to where to go. Her former Nanny suggests that she move in with her son, Gabe, as he is in need of a roommate. Gabe is a little grumpy, and has little patience for Pomona. They discover that they will need to work together to solve the murder so Pomona can get her life back and help Gabe get his mother’s retirement money back.

This was a cute story. It was a lot of fun as it blended mystery, humor and romance together and gave you all of the Hallmark movie vibes.

3 ⭐️

Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you netgalley and atria books for the arc! After starting this one I knew I was going to have a fun time with Pom and Gabe. The story was very readable and flew by. The murder aspect had me on the edge of my seat the whole time. I had my suspicions which I don’t if beginning of the book me picked up on it. But I certainly did after.

Pom grew a lot as a characters as someone who was rich and hadn’t done a whole lot with her life by herself, to loving and finding a passion in baking, and learning how to live the life of an average human being. She became resilient and hardworking. She developed a care for Gabe and fixed her past relationships. She solved the murder and became independent of the wealth that surrounded her family.

Gabe was so sweet. He never degraded Pom for anything she did but he still called her out if she needed to fix her view about something. So we love that. He was supportive and pushed Pom to be her best and to break the stigma that went along with being rich. The finding out scene! You couldn’t pay me enough to know what was happening outside the door while his woman was inside. (Iykyk)

Anyway, I had such a blast with this one! It definitely reminded me of Dial A For Aunties which was super fun too.

4/5⭐️

This was a cute, cozy mystery with a little romance thrown in.

Pomona is a party-girl heiress who finds herself broke when her grandmother is murdered. The only way to get her life back is to find the murderer.

Pom sees herself as kind of useless and ends up finding out she has talents and strengths with help from old friends and a new romantic interest. There is family intrigue and not a completely unexpected twist.

A quick, engaging read.

Thank you to NetGalley, Atria Books | Atria/Emily Bestler Books, and Bellamy Rose for the eARC.

Pomona Afton is a hotel heiress mostly drifting through a life of shopping and galas. When her grandmother is murdered, she finds herself homeless, almost broke, and living with the son of her former nanny. Her family has long discounted Pom's abilities and opinions so they never suspect that she is determined to find the killer. No one would expect Pomona to thrive in this situation but she does. She's kind and bright and funny and I was rooting for her all the way.

I'm really hoping this becomes a series because I just adored Pomona and Gabe.

Thank you to Atria Books | Emily Bestler Books and NetGalley for the advance reader copy. I am required by law to disclose this.

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This book was really fun. It gives “if schitts creek had a murder mystery vibes,” which totally work. Pomona discovering life after money was a nice journey to watch her on, and Gabe was a lovely counterpart to her.

This was a fairly quick book and I feel like there was space to expand on Pomona coming to terms with things, or really dive into her connection with Gabe. Still, it was a fun read that I think most people will enjoy.

This was SO much fun to read! Imagine if Alexis Rose had stayed in NY and in order to get her inheritance back, she had to solve her grandmother's murder! It was like if Alexis was on a season of Only Murders in the Building. It was the perfect cozy mystery with a delicious slow burn, sweet romance subplot. Pomona's journey of finding herself along the way was such a joy to read and I was smiling almost the entire book.

This was a cute read. It was pretty focused on the murder investigation. I was hoping for a little more tension and more relationship development, but it has a series set-up so we may get more in the future.

Pomona Afton, hotel heiress and pampered socialite, loses all of her trust fund access when her grandma is murdered. Until they figure out who killed the matriarch of the family, all money is frozen. Can she make it on her own without her family's support? And when it appears that no one is going to solve the case, can she do it herself?

I really love a fish out of water situation, so I was pretty excited for this book. Think Paris Hilton having to solve a murder or she loses all her money. Pom has no actual life skills and is very oblivious to the world around her, but she has a heart of gold. I enjoyed her journey of growth as she investigates this murder. Where the book lost me was the relationship with Gabe, her former nanny's son. I can appreciate a good slow but this was no burn. I thought they were cute together but wanted some of the scenes to be based on their growing relationship rather than the murder mystery. Overall, this was cute but not stellar.

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for the e-book in exchange for my honest review.

This book was so fascinating, I really loved it it was like reading Only Murders In a Building and I love that show so much

Going into this I wasn't really sure what I was in for, but this turned into a really cozy murder mystery with a side of romance. I absolutely loved it. Some of it was a little cliche at times, but I think that's what you're signing up for with a book like this. There was definitely some character development and that was refreshing. Pom was a bit annoying at first and I even questioned if I should finish it or not, but I'm glad I did. I didn't really see the ending coming. Overall, it was a cute fun read. Will definitely recommend

Thanks to NetGalley for supplying me with a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I have been loving cozy mysteries lately and this one did not disappoint! The perfect amount of romance, humor, and mystery. Pomona Afton is a spoiled rich heiress whose fortune is suddenly cut off after the murder of her grandmother. There is only one way to get her fortune back... solve the murder. Along the way she will need the help from family, former friends, and an unexpected new love interest. Thank you Net Galley for the ARC!

A cute murder mystery with a romance subplot. Pomona is very likable character. Gabe was a bit underdeveloped but still adorable. This was a nice read and change of pace for me.

I received an arc from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

This was a fun caper that I hope turns into a series! The wealth that Pomona has torn away from her is wild and her growth is admirable.

The breadcrumbs sprinkled throughout the story come together well in the end.

Great job Bellamy Rose!
Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for allowing me access to this ARC.

This was a really fun whodunnit murder mystery!
“A spoiled heiress must investigate her grandmother’s death in order to gain back her trust fund, all while discovering how to be her own person and maybe even in falling in love in this rom-com meets murder mystery.”

I enjoyed it! It gives off some celebrity reality show vibes. My guess of who did it was wrong! 😄 It was a nice twist, and I didn’t see it coming. The romance in this novel is minimal, but I thought it was done nicely and developed appropriately. I loved Pomona’s resilience, she was able to get back on her feet after losing everything, find what she loved to do, and repair her relationships with her friends and family—all while solving a murder.

Thank you NetGalley and Atria Books for the ARC!

A spoiled heiress investigating her grandmother’s murder in order to gain her trust fund back - I just knew this would be great and I was right! This is such a fun, quick read. This is a rom-com meets murder mystery. Pomona and Gabe weren’t an obvious pair but they were so cute together and their investigation kept my attention the whole time. My theory changed a few times but it was so fun trying to figure it out before the end of the story. This story had Gossip Girl vibes and I am a huge fan. The Upper East side story was one of my favorite parts of the book. Pomona’s character was so entertaining and her character development throughout the story was really good! It was nice to see her start to really care for others. All in all, a very entertaining read and a great debut!!

Pomona Afton is a ditzy hotel heiress, who spends her days partying and being a part-time influencer - until her grandmother's untimely murder. Her will has a clause that freezes the family assets in the event of an unnatural death, and it's up to Pom to find the killer so she can get her old life back. I really enjoyed Pomona's growth throughout the story. We see her lose everything and do her best to live a "normal" life with a shared apartment and a job at a coffee shop. She comes off as privileged but not callous, so she was really able to turn her life around with her change in circumstances. This was a fun cozy mystery with a bit of romance sprinkled in, too! The ending left some room for a possible sequel, and I would pick that up for sure!

Thank you to NetGalley and Atria for the opportunity to read and review!

Publication: March 18th, 2025

Rating; ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Bellamy Rose delivers a delightful and witty mystery in Pomona Afton Can So Solve a Murder. With a sharp and determined protagonist, this book is packed with humor, intrigue, and just the right amount of chaos. The mystery unfolds in a fun and engaging way, keeping readers entertained from start to finish

Thank You NetGalley and Atria

The publisher provided ARC via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review

Pomona Afton Can So Solve A Murder was such a fun book!

This book gave me some Alexis from Schitt's Creek meets Paris Hilton vibes in a fun mystery with a side of romance. Pomona Afton is the heiress to Afton Hotels and a little spoiled. She decides to try to investigate her grandmother’s murder to gain back her trust fund and in the process discovers how to live like a regular person and maybe thrive on her own..

This book was so fun to read. As much as you want to dislike Pomona you can't help but love her. Watching her adjust to her new normal reminded me of Alexis from Schitt's Creek and I loved Gabe!
The food descriptions had me wanting these delicious baked goods.

If you're looking for a cute murder mystery rom-com you should check out Pomona Afton Can So Solve A Murder!

Thanks to Atria for my advanced copy! It came out on Tuesday - March 18th!

4⭐️ | 1🌶️

WHAT TO EXPECT:
•Romcom meets murder mystery
•Riches to Rags
•Found Family
•Slow Burn

REVIEW:
If Clueless and Schitt’s Creek had a cozy mystery baby, it would be this book! Pomona Afton is a privileged socialite whose biggest concern used to be which designer dress to wear—until her grandmother is murdered, and suddenly, her entire inheritance is locked up until the killer is found. Now, Pomona is not just broke but also evicted from her luxury hotel home, forced to crash with Gabe, the (annoyingly attractive) son of her former nanny. With no other choice, she sets out to solve the murder herself—because how hard can it be, really?

This book is an absolute delight! Pomona starts off hilariously out of touch, but as she dives into the mystery, she grows into a sharp, determined sleuth with an unexpected knack for baking. Her banter with Gabe is full of chemistry, and their dynamic evolves in such a charming way. The mystery itself is twisty without being overwhelming, and I was genuinely surprised by the reveal!

With laugh-out-loud moments, quirky family drama, and a dash of romance, Pomona Afton Can So Solve a Murder is the perfect cozy mystery for anyone who loves strong character growth, witty humor, and a heroine you can’t help but root for!