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The Rooftop Party

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2021 SUMMER READ PICK--LONG ISLAND WOMAN

"THE ROOFTOP PARTY is a wickedly entertaining rom-com/murder mystery from start to finish. It promises to be a contender for beach read of the year."
--BookReporter

A Host of Trouble...

In this witty and engaging novel, Dana Barry, the Shopping Channel's star host, stops by the company's rooftop party to pitch the new CEO her brilliant idea that just might save the flagging business, her job and possibly her love life.

As she chats with the smarmy executive, he backs her into a dark corner. For Dana, it's a quid pro oh-hell-no. She escapes his lecherous grasp and grabs her drink on her way to the dance floor. Woozy, she blacks out.

When she comes to, the CEO is dead, fallen from the roof. Or was he pushed? And if so, by whom? It's hard to know, but one thing is certain: Dana was close enough to be suspect.

Sure, she loathed how the creep moved in on her, but she's no killer. Or is she? Truth is, Dana can't remember much about those minutes. Now she has to use all her skills to prove her innocence to everyone, including her police detective boyfriend--and herself.

Meister's latest is fun and breezy, a compelling, suspenseful read that entertains and keeps you guessing.

Product Details

PublisherMira Books
Publish DateJuly 12, 2023
Pages336
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconPaperback / softback
EAN/UPC9780778309512
Dimensions8.0 X 5.3 X 0.9 inches | 0.6 pounds

About the Author

Author of The Rooftop Party, Love Sold Separately, Dorothy Parker Drank Here, Farewell Dorothy Parker, and other novels, Ellen Meister is also an editor, book coach, and contributor to Long Island Woman. She has been published in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and elsewhere, and has appeared on NPR. Ellen teaches creative writing at LIU Hutton House Lectures. More at ellenmeister.com.

Reviews

2021 SUMMER READ PICK--LONG ISLAND WOMAN

"THE ROOFTOP PARTY is a wickedly entertaining rom-com/murder mystery from start to finish. It promises to be a contender for beach read of the year."
--BookReporter

"Perfect for readers who like their mysteries light on the murder but heavy on the humor."--Kirkus

"Meister's follow-up to Love Sold Separately is a fast and fun read with an engaging heroine and supporting cast...For fans of rom-coms or light murder mysteries."--Library Journal

PRAISE FOR LOVE SOLD SEPARATELY

"The novel's twists and turns will keep fans of Kimberly Belle and Tana French guessing until the last page." --Booklist

"A great romp of a read"--Candace Bushnell, New York Times bestselling author of SEX AND THE CITY

"Readers looking for a light beach read will enjoy the engaging writing and compelling plot."--Library Journal

"With plenty of red herrings and plot twists--along with a dash of shopping... --this quick, breezy read is the perfect late summer escapism."
--New York Journal of Books

"A smart, dishy romp that serves up murder, romance and pages of fun." --The Augusta Chronicle

"What fun!" -- Susan Isaacs, New York Times bestselling author of Takes One to Know One

"A clever cocktail of mystery and laugh-out-loud humor with the perfect twist of romance. Great fun guaranteed." -Tami Hoag, New York Times bestselling author of The Boy

"Completely charming! Shopaholics and mystery-lovers alike will devour this witty and irresistible behind-the-scenes look at the power plays and reality of high-stakes retail TV. Wise, hilarious, and with a determined heroine you will instantly adore." --Hank Phillippi Ryan, nationally bestselling and award-winning author of The Murder List

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