My Killer Vacation

by Tessa Bailey
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Good Books rating 3.83
Crime, Mystery, Thriller/Suspense
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  • ID: 9866
  • Added: 2026-01-04
  • Updated: 2026-01-05
  • ISBN: 9780349435282
  • Publisher: Piatkus Books
  • Published: 2022-07-07
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3

When a relaxing vacation in Cape Cod takes a dark turn with the discovery of a corpse, an unlikely duo forms to solve the murder. A rude, crude bounty hunter and an energetic elementary schoolteacher must put aside their differences to catch the killer, all while attempting to ignore the growing attraction between them. The bounty hunter, focused on his job, finds himself increasingly drawn to the teacher's bravery and beauty, threatening his peace of mind./n/nAs they work together to unravel the mystery, the bounty hunter must confront his feelings and decide whether to stay or leave. With attempts on the teacher's life and a dangerous attraction brewing, the stakes are high, and the road to solving the murder leads to a deeper connection than either of them expected.

Reviews
Beauty and the Bean Boots · 2023-07-22
enjoyable 3.00

The romance is steamy and the characters are likable, but the mystery plot feels rushed and underdeveloped. The overall experience is enjoyable but lacks depth.

This reviewer enjoyed the steamy romance and found the characters likable, but they felt that the mystery plot was rushed and underdeveloped. The reviewer appreciated the overall enjoyment of the book but wished that the mystery had been given more attention and depth. They found the characters to be well-written and the romance to be compelling, but the lack of a strong mystery plot left them feeling somewhat unsatisfied. Despite this, they still found the book to be an enjoyable read.

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    The mystery is a non-factor that ends abruptly.

    The characters are likable and the romance is steamy.

    The overall experience is enjoyable but lacks depth.

Branded with a B · 2023-05-04
engaging 4.00

The mystery aspect is engaging, but the romance takes center stage, which is a welcome change. The characters are well-developed and the pacing is excellent.

This reviewer found the mystery aspect of the book to be engaging, but they were pleasantly surprised by how much the romance took center stage. They felt that the characters were well-developed and the pacing was excellent, making it a compelling read. The reviewer appreciated the balance between the mystery and the romance, which made the story feel more grounded and relatable. Overall, they found the book to be a delightful blend of genres that kept them hooked until the end.

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    The mystery aspect, I felt, sort of took a backseat to the romance, which I was okay with.

    I loved the way the characters were developed and how the pacing kept me engaged throughout.

    The balance between the mystery and the romance made the story feel more grounded and relatable.

Smexy Books · 2022-06-14
sexy 4.50

The book is the sexiest of Tessa Bailey's works, with excellent steam and a compelling romance. The mystery adds an exciting layer to the story.

This reviewer found the book to be the sexiest of Tessa Bailey's works, with excellent steam and a compelling romance. They appreciated how the mystery added an exciting layer to the story, making it a unique and engaging read. The reviewer praised the author's ability to balance the romance and mystery elements, creating a story that is both steamy and suspenseful. They found the characters to be well-developed and the pacing to be just right, making it a book that they couldn't put down.

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    This is the sexiest of all of Tessa Bailey's books.

    She always writes excellent steam, but this book kicks it up a notch.

    The mystery adds an exciting layer to the story.

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