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- A fast-paced, witty, and delightful new mystery about a marriage proposal planner whose biggest job yet is threatened by a dead body (or two).
- About the Author: Molly Harper is the author of more than forty paranormal romance, contemporary romance, women's fiction, and young adult titles.
- 352 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Mystery & Detective
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"A fast-paced, witty, and delightful new mystery about a former wedding planner whose biggest job yet is threatened by a dead body (or two). Jessamine Bricker loves a plan. Contingencies and pros and cons lists are her love language, and because of that, her proposal planning business is thriving. But with rising rent costs, she jumps at the chance to plan a proposal between her snobby high school classmate, Diana, and her very wealthy boyfriend, Trenton Tillard...the Fourth. Jess joins Diana's bachelorette retreat at the family-run Golden Ash resort. But their first day is anything but relaxing: Diana is furious about the spa's "no cell phone" rule, the couple next door is fighting, and Jess swears she just saw a drug deal go down. To top it all off, she's warned to stay out of the woods by the gruff and sexy chef, Dean Osbourne. Is this a retreat or a horror movie? As Jess tries to do her job while placating the bride-to-be and her increasingly over-the-top demands, she finds herself spending time with Dean-just to avoid the drama, of course. But when an "accident" claims the life of one guest and Jess discovers another body (in the sauna of all places), it's clear secrets abound at the Golden Ash. Now it's up to Jess to unravel the mysteries here in the mountains--before she's silenced for good"--Book Synopsis
A fast-paced, witty, and delightful new mystery about a marriage proposal planner whose biggest job yet is threatened by a dead body (or two). Jessamine Bricker loves a plan. Contingency plans and pros-and-cons lists are her love language, and because of that, her proposal planning business is thriving. But with rent costs rising at her office building, Jess jumps at the chance to plan a proposal between her snobby high school classmate, Diana, and her very wealthy boyfriend, Trenton Tillard...the Fourth. Roped into joining Diana's "pre-bridal" retreat at the exclusive Golden Ash resort, Jess hopes to fade into the background, get some work done, and maybe find some time to unwind. Their first day is anything but relaxing: Diana is furious about the mountain spa's lack of cell phone reception, the couple next door argues constantly, and Jess swears she just saw a drug deal go down. To top it all off, she's warned to stay out of the woods by the gruff and sexy chef, Dean Osbourne. Is this a retreat or a horror movie? As Jess tries to do her job while placating the bride-to-be and her increasingly over-the-top demands, she spends more and more time with the resort owners, finding herself much more in tune with the laid-back Osbourne family than her social climbing "boss." Between a meditation garden-related drowning and Jess's discovery of a body in a sauna, it's clear that deadly secrets abound at the Golden Ash. Now it's up to Jess to unravel the mysteries here in the mountains--before all her plans are cancelled...permanently.Review Quotes
"Molly Harper serves up a smart, hilarious mystery in A Proposal to Die For, complete with a remote and luxurious setting and a sexy romance. Pitch-perfect banter and compelling twists will keep readers turning the pages as Harper (gently) pokes fun at the wedding industry without sacrificing charm or heart."--Tirzah Price, USA TODAY Bestselling Author of In Want of a Suspect
"A Proposal to Die For is a fun, enticing union of murder, mayhem, and mindfulness. A spa retreat is anything but relaxing when a proposal planner starts to trip over dead bodies...and it turns downright anxiety-producing when she is the one marked for murder. Go ahead, say YES to A Proposal to Die For!"--Juliet Blackwell, New York Times Bestselling Author of Asylum Hotel "Everything I love in a Molly Harper story--quick wit, strong characters, laugh-out-loud moments--with a little murder mixed in. This was a delight from start to finish. I want a dozen more books just like this!"--Kristen Simmons, Bram Stoker Award nominee and author of Find Him Where You Left Him Dead "A light-hearted murder mystery with plenty of twists to keep you guessing, a heroine to root for, a hunk to drool over, and everything--and I do mean everything--you could ever want to know about the cut-throat world of wedding-proposal event planners. And while this may be a rom-com, but Harper uses her trademark snark to get in a few sly winks at influencer culture, the clueless rich, and the inviolate code that is southern etiquette. Charming, delicious--and deadly."--Alma Katsu, author of Red London "Hooray for this charming and funny mystery from Molly Harper! Buckle up for a love-to-hate-her bridezilla, a winning heroine-slash-amateur sleuth, and an entertaining and satisfying story. A Proposal to Die For is endless fun."--Kathleen West, author of Making Friends Can Be Murder
"A Proposal to Die For is a fast-paced, clever mystery that's perfect for a weekend escape. With a lovable cast and twists that keep you guessing, it's an entertaining whodunit that delivers just the right amount of intrigue and fun."--Melissa Holtz, author of A Charming Touch of Tarot
"I'm a long time fan of Molly Harper's work and A Proposal to Die For doesn't disappoint! Harper's trademark humor and snarky-but-kind characters are there on every page, alongside a satisfying murder mystery plot. Cozy mystery fans will be snickering while reading this page-turner. An absolutely deadly delight!"--Lish McBride, author of Red in Tooth and Claw "The characters are quirky and endearing...a witty and engaging story."--Fresh Fiction "A charming mystery that ideally blends elements of humor, murder, engagement chaos, and sleuthing."--San Francisco Book Review
About the Author
Molly Harper is the author of more than forty paranormal romance, contemporary romance, women's fiction, and young adult titles. A lifelong romance reader, she graduated with a Masters of Fine Arts from Seton Hill University, focusing on writing popular fiction. She lived in Kentucky for most of her life before recently moving to Michigan with her family...and she's still figuring out how to choose outerwear and play complicated winter card games.Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 5.2 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)
Weight: .55 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 352
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Mystery & Detective
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Theme: Women Sleuths
Format: Paperback
Author: Molly Harper
Language: English
Street Date: April 8, 2025
TCIN: 92797105
UPC: 9780593817322
Item Number (DPCI): 247-42-2480
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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- 6 days ago
A Proposal to Die For by Molly Harper has a better ending than beginning. I began reading A Proposal to Die For and I felt like I had been plopped down into the middle of the book. I struggled to get into the story (I kept trying). I wish the author had taken the time to develop the main character. Jess could have benefited from a stronger personality. She lets people walk all over her. We are introduced to one character after another at the spa and it is impossible to keep track of them. They all have flower sounding names. There are some unlikeable narcissists who I kept hoping would be the next on the killer’s hit list. The mystery is a cinch to solve. I knew the identity of the killer before the first murder took place (there was an obvious clue). There is a lengthy reveal at the end. I appreciated the epilogue which nicely wrapped up the book. I did not appreciate all the foul language (it is not needed) and repetitive details. The story dragged through the middle (snails move faster). I have enjoyed Molly Harper’s paranormal novels (read them all), but A Proposal to Die For felt like it was written by someone else. A Proposal to Die For has a pretty cover and a good premise, but, unfortunately, this story was not for me.