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- An amateur online sleuth must enlist the help of a jaded PI to clear her name while taking down a shady tech start-up in this exhilarating romantic suspense novel.
- About the Author: By day, Nikki Payne is a curious tech anthropologist asking the right questions to deliver better digital services.
- 480 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Romance
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"An amateur online sleuth must enlist the help of a jaded PI to clear her name while taking down a shady tech start-up in this exhilarating romantic caper. Famed Reddit detective Fiona Addai is great at solving problems-online, that is. Cold cases, reality TV scandals, everyone calls on @Princess_PI. It's her way of escaping her strict religious life at home and the memory of her brilliant brother's sudden death. But when the sheltered sleuth tries to apply her inquisitive skills to real life, her plan to reclaim her late brother's invention from the ruthless corporation that stole it goes disastrously wrong. Now, instead of getting justice, Fiona finds herself accused of murder. Maurice Bennett is no stranger to insomnia. These days, he's not losing sleep over the cases he's solving-but running from the one he couldn't. Instead, he's been settling for small-time scandals that don't stir up the guilt he's buried. But when he spots Fiona Addai at the center of a murder investigation, something clicks. And for the first time in a long while, Maurice feels that old spark of intrigue. However, Fiona is not the helpless damsel she appears to be. Sure, she needs Maurice's help to clear her name, but she's got conditions of her own: she wants a crash course in real-world detective work. Maurice isn't exactly thrilled. With every late-night stakeout and tension-filled interrogation, their partnership starts to feel a little too close for comfort. To bring the real killer to light, they'll need to trust each other and that might be the most dangerous gamble of all"-- Provided by publisher.Book Synopsis
An amateur online sleuth must enlist the help of a jaded PI to clear her name while taking down a shady tech start-up in this exhilarating romantic suspense novel. Fiona Addai is ready to set her plan in motion. To honor the anniversary of her brother's death, she's going to steal back his brilliant invention from the ruthless corporation that stole and claimed it as their own. As a famed Reddit detective known as @Princess_PI, Fiona has used her online connections and sleuthing skills to time every step down to the minute. But with one disastrous misstep, instead of getting justice, Fiona finds herself accused of murder. Maurice Bennett is no stranger to insomnia. These days, he's not losing sleep over the cases he's solving--but running from the one he couldn't. Instead, he's been settling for small-time scandals that don't stir up the guilt he's buried. But when he spots Fiona Addai at the center of a murder investigation, something clicks. And for the first time in a long while, Maurice feels that old spark of intrigue. However, Fiona is not the helpless damsel she appears to be. Sure, she needs Maurice's help to clear her name, but she's got conditions of her own: she wants a crash course in real-world detective work. Maurice isn't exactly thrilled. With every late-night stakeout and tension-filled interrogation, their partnership, rife with tension and unexpected chemistry, unravels a dangerous web of corporate crime and familial secrets. To bring the real killer to light, they'll need to trust each other and that might be the most dangerous gamble of all.Review Quotes
"[A] sparkling tale of romantic suspense... Payne skillfully plants red herrings throughout the intriguing mystery while developing the believable romance between her complex Black leads. Readers will be hooked."--Publishers Weekly "I'm in love with Fiona Addai - she shines in Nikki Payne's The Princess and the P.I.. This story has it all: the call for justice, escaping cults, disappointing family, and a heroine who's worth rooting for. Crossing my fingers that I'll get to see Fiona sleuthing her way around DMV again!"--Rachel Howzell Hall, New York Times bestselling author of What Fire Brings "Watch out Phillip Marlowe because Fiona and Maurice have arrived. Nikki Payne is in her mystery bag and I am a fan! The Princess and the P.I. is a twisty romance with a noir-ish flair that had me reading well into the night. Nikki Payne's iconic humor, unforgettable characters and sharp cultural commentary truly shine in this ambitious slow-burn romance."--Adriana Herrara, USA Today bestselling author of A Tropical Rebel Gets the Duke "Nikki Payne was already an insta-buy author for me, but she's cemented herself as a forever fave with The Princess and the P.I.! Her trademark blend of wit, spice, and vulnerability gets kicked up a notch by adding mystery to the mix and I couldn't get enough... Pick this book up immediately!"--Mia P. Manansala, award-winning author of Guilt and Ginataan "Nikki Payne's books are always a good time, and The Princess and the P.I. is no exception. Equal parts thrilling suspense and steamy romance, this'll have readers hooked from page one."--Elise Bryant, author of It's Elementary
About the Author
By day, Nikki Payne is a curious tech anthropologist asking the right questions to deliver better digital services. By night, she dreams of ways to subvert canon literature. She's a member of Smut U, a premium feminist writing collective, and a cat lady with no cats.Dimensions (Overall): 8.0 Inches (H) x 5.19 Inches (W) x .88 Inches (D)
Weight: .71 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 480
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Romance
Publisher: Berkley Books
Theme: African American
Format: Paperback
Author: Nikki Payne
Language: English
Street Date: September 16, 2025
TCIN: 1003658968
UPC: 9780593817360
Item Number (DPCI): 247-33-2523
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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