Gemma Doyle is a frustrating main character. She just does not seem like a good friend or boss. I do like that she seemed to realize that many of her issues stem from her insecurities due to growing up around an accomplished older sister. I really had a problem with her rudeness in this book.

Another fun visit with Gemma and her friends. Jayne’s birthday party is being held only a week before her and Andy’s winter wedding. Sadly, a death occurs at the party which sends Gemma on one of her odyssey’s for the truth. The author makes one want to visit this lovely seaside town and spend hours in her Sherlock Holmes based bookstore. As with all the books in the series, this works well as a stand alone. But, treat yourself and start at the beginning and meet Gemma and her pals. You won’t be sorry. Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced reader copy. The opinion, as always, is my own.

It's Jayne's (and Sherlock's) birthday and Andy is throwing her a birthday party at the Blue Water Cafe. Jayne's ex-boyfriend, Robbie, is a waiter there after returning to West London and later in the evening Andy's ex-girlfriend crashes the private party. Unfortunately, she's later found floating in the ocean just off the restaurant's dock. Was it accidental or did someone intentionally push her? A couple of days later Robbie is found unquestionably murdered in his apartment. Gemma works hard to solve the murders before Andy and Jayne's wedding day, as Detective Estrada has her sights set on Andy as Robbie's murderer.
I LOVED this book! Gemma running around town to investigate despite Ryan and Louise telling her to stay out of it. Ashleigh worried about what Bunny is getting into now. Uncle Arthur being Uncle Arthur. And of course Mrs. Ramsbatten, who I love seeing more of! Great addition to an already great series.
Thank you Crooked Lane and NetGalley for the ARC.