A Warm, Spoiler-Free Synopsis Finlay Donovan is juggling deadlines, two kids, and a surprisingly complicated love life when someone decides her terrible ex-husband needs to disappear—permanently. What follows is a gloriously chaotic adventure that plunges her into the world of Russian mobsters masquerading as soccer moms, all while trying to keep her family safe and her manuscript finished. With her witty nanny Vero harboring secrets, a dangerously attractive detective circling back into her life, and the stakes getting higher by the page, Finlay has to decide how far she's willing to bend the law to protect the people she loves. This is pure, addictive fun—the kind of book that has you laughing out loud one moment and biting your nails the next, perfectly blending mystery, romance, and comedy into something you absolutely won't be able to put down.

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A witty, chaotic blend of indie pop, soft rock, and feel-good pop—think upbeat yet vulnerable. Mix clever storytelling vibes with romantic tension, playful humor undercut by danger. Artists like The Lumineers, Lake Street Dive, and Florence + The Machine. Breezy yet tense, charming yet thrilling.

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