Murder by Perfection - Paperback

by Lauren Carr (Author)

Beauty hides the deadliest secrets.

Frustrated with their demanding careers, Murphy Thornton and Jessica Faraday try to reconnect with a weekly date night. What begins as a romantic couples' gourmet cooking class at the elegant Stepford Kitchen Studio quickly turns deadly.

When the studio's owner-Chef Natalie Stepford, the very picture of feminine perfection-is murdered, and Murphy vanishes without a trace, Jessica is thrust into a nightmare. As the Thorny Rose detectives dig deeper, they uncover a world of ruthless ambition, jealous rivals, and shocking secrets behind Natalie's flawless facade.

In a deadly race against time, Jessica must peel back the layers of perfection to find her husband and catch a killer who will stop at nothing to protect their dark truth.

Packed with clever twists, humor, romance, and heart-pounding suspense, *Murder by Perfection* is the next addictive installment in the beloved Thorny Rose series.

Perfect for readers who love strong heroines, protective heroes, and fast-paced romantic thrillers.

Author Biography

Lauren Carr is the international best-selling author of the Thorny Rose, Mac Faraday, Lovers in Crime, and Chris Matheson Cold Case Mysteries-over twenty titles across four fast-paced mystery series filled with twists and turns! Book reviewers and readers alike rave about how Lauren Carr seamlessly crosses genres to include mystery, suspense, crime fiction, police procedurals, romance, and humor. Lauren is a popular speaker who has made appearances at schools, youth groups, and on author panels at conventions. She lives with her husband, and two spoiled rotten German shepherds on a mountain in Harpers Ferry, WV.