Such a Lovely Family by Aggie Blum Thompson

Amidst the vibrant cherry blossoms of Washington, D.C., the Calhoun family's annual spring celebration turns grim as a murder shatters the idyllic scene. Surrounded by friends, neighbors, and their three adult children, the Calhouns find themselves thrust into a nightmarish scenario where everyone present becomes a suspect.

Beneath the facade of affluence and conviviality lies a web of dark secrets that the Calhouns have meticulously concealed. The parents wield their wealth and emotional manipulation to maintain control over their children, each grappling with their own demons. One son, the family's black sheep, is haunted by past mistakes, desperate to escape their shadows. Meanwhile, the other son, a new father, is willing to go to great lengths to shield his child from harm. Their daughter, an Instagram influencer, remains willfully blind to the unsettling truths about her husband.

As investigators delve into the murder, familial tensions escalate, and long-suppressed resentments emerge, fracturing alliances within the Calhoun clan. Each member is forced to confront their darkest secrets, knowing that failure to do so could have dire consequences.

Against the backdrop of blossoming cherry trees, the Calhouns find themselves entangled in a complex web of deception, betrayal, and mistrust. With the stakes higher than ever, they must navigate the treacherous terrain of their past and present to uncover the truth before it's too late. ❤️📚❤️