This book is giving Brooklyn 99 but with ALL the queer, romantic, murder mystery chaos you never knew you needed. Think Jake Peralta’s energy meets The Charm Offensive’s emotional depth—except instead of solving crimes for his career, Detective Rav Trivedi might just risk it for love.

Rav is EVERYTHING. A sassy, suit loving, whip smart British detective navigating the NYPD homicide squad as an outsider. At 29, he’s a total boss with a solve rate that screams iconic. But when a high profile murder lands on his desk, things get spicy. Enter Jules, the ridiculously hot and suspiciously charming rock star who’s got motive, no alibi, and way too much chemistry with Rav.

The banter? 🔥
The tension? 🧨
The vibes? Immaculate.

It’s the perfect mix of slow burn yearning and high stakes crime solving, with twists that keep you guessing and sweetness that keep your heart aching. The murder mystery keeps you hooked, but the romance steals the show. You’ll root for Rav and Jules even as you yell, “DON’T FALL FOR THE SUSPECT!”

It’s murder cute in the first degree, with all the humor, heart, and heat you’d expect from a Brooklyn 99 + MM romance mashup. If you love smart detectives, grumpy/sunshine dynamics, and sizzling tension with a side of murder mystery, RUN to pick this one up!

Thank you to NetGalley, Erin Dunn, and St. Martin's Press for the eARC of this book.