This was a fun mix of cozy romance and small-town murder mystery that kept me curious. The setup with the crime podcast and the return of our MMC Rafael gave enough tension and heart to make me keep reading. The romance chemistry hits at times and the way clues and suspects keep you guessing is clever, but the pacing clunks now and then and some character choices felt a bit dramatic or uneven for my taste. Still a good time overall, and I’d happily read more from this author!