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With sharp humor, stellar dialogue, and unforgettable characters, bestselling author Ally Carter delivers a heartwarming rivals-to-lovers romance wrapped in a clever locked-room mystery.

Imagine *Knives Out* with a festive rom-com twist: Two bestselling authors—one a master of cozy mysteries, the other a thriller-writing superstar—are snowed in at an English estate just days before Christmas. The only problem? Their famous host has just vanished from a locked room.

Maggie Chase has built her career on crafting perfect whodunits. Ethan Wyatt, on the other hand, specializes in high-stakes thrillers. She can’t stand him. He doesn’t even bother to remember her name. But when they both accept a mysterious invitation to a holiday gathering at the sprawling home of Eleanor Ashley—one of the most powerful mystery writers in the world—they find themselves thrown into a real-life puzzle of their own.

The moment they arrive, a fierce winter storm sets in. By morning, Eleanor is gone without a trace. Has something terrible happened to her? Or is this an elaborate game designed to test them? As Maggie and Ethan search for answers, they quickly realize they may be each other’s only hope of solving the mystery—and making it through the holiday alive.

With snow falling, secrets unfolding, and tension heating up, these two rivals must turn into allies (and maybe more) if they have any chance of finding Eleanor before it’s too late. That is, assuming they don’t drive each other crazy first.

A laugh-out-loud holiday “romystery” packed with witty banter, unexpected twists, and just the right amount of romance.