The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year, A Novel, An Enemies-to-Lovers Christmas Romance and a Cozy Mystery Set

In this delightful holiday rom-com mystery from New York Times bestselling author Ally Carter, Knives Out gets a festive twist as rivals Maggie Chase and Ethan Wyatt find themselves in an unexpected partnership. Maggie, the rising star of cozy mysteries, is not thrilled when she learns she will be sharing a Christmas house party at the luxurious English estate of the elusive Eleanor Ashley, known as the Duchess of Death, with Ethan, the blockbuster thriller author she despises. To make matters worse, he insists on calling her Marcie, despite her repeated corrections.

Just days before Christmas, disaster strikes: the bridge leading to the estate is out, the phones are down, and Eleanor mysteriously vanishes from her locked room overnight. As panic sets in, Maggie wrestles with a series of questions: Is Eleanor in danger, or is this a twisted test? And with Ethan, her rival, by her side, can she truly trust him or is he a threat to her plans?

As snow buries the mansion and tensions rise, every clue they uncover pulls Maggie and Ethan closer together. With the clock ticking and the stakes climbing, they must navigate their growing attraction while racing against time to solve the mystery of Eleanor's disappearance. In a whirlwind of humor, suspense, and unexpected romance, this Christmas may just turn into a season of love and collaboration—if they don’t kill each other first. 📚❤️