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About The Book
A spoiled heiress must investigate her grandmother’s death in order to gain back her trust fund, all while discovering how to be her own person and maybe even in falling in love in this rom-com meets murder mystery.
When Pomona Afton, Upper East Side hotel heiress, stumbles out of a gala and upon the scene of her grandmother’s murder, her first thought is that the society queen won’t be missed for her kind, cookie-baking ways. In fact, she was mean, greedy, and paranoid—so paranoid that she secretly slipped a clause into her will mandating that, should she die an unnatural death, all the family assets get frozen. And if the “unnatural death” isn’t explained? Those accounts stay frozen.
Practically overnight, Pomona is locked out of her penthouse with no other option than to move in with a roommate: Gabe, the irritable (yet handsome) son of her former nanny. Not only is his apartment cramped, but it doesn’t even have a doorman. Or a chef! Pom needs someone to solve this murder, like, yesterday, so she can get her trust fund back.
And Gabe? He needs this murder solved because that’s the only way his mother, who toiled for the Afton family for years, will ever get the retirement money she deserves. As Pom’s family clams up, blocking the police at every turn, Pom quickly realizes that if she wants her glamorous life back, she’s going to have to put on her big-girl Manolos and do it herself…with the help of Gabe, who she’s falling for more and more by the day.
Can Pomona Afton (who previously couldn’t solve a crossword in the bath on a hungover Sunday) actually solve this murder? And if she does return to her former life of luxury, will it be worth the possibility of losing Gabe?
When Pomona Afton, Upper East Side hotel heiress, stumbles out of a gala and upon the scene of her grandmother’s murder, her first thought is that the society queen won’t be missed for her kind, cookie-baking ways. In fact, she was mean, greedy, and paranoid—so paranoid that she secretly slipped a clause into her will mandating that, should she die an unnatural death, all the family assets get frozen. And if the “unnatural death” isn’t explained? Those accounts stay frozen.
Practically overnight, Pomona is locked out of her penthouse with no other option than to move in with a roommate: Gabe, the irritable (yet handsome) son of her former nanny. Not only is his apartment cramped, but it doesn’t even have a doorman. Or a chef! Pom needs someone to solve this murder, like, yesterday, so she can get her trust fund back.
And Gabe? He needs this murder solved because that’s the only way his mother, who toiled for the Afton family for years, will ever get the retirement money she deserves. As Pom’s family clams up, blocking the police at every turn, Pom quickly realizes that if she wants her glamorous life back, she’s going to have to put on her big-girl Manolos and do it herself…with the help of Gabe, who she’s falling for more and more by the day.
Can Pomona Afton (who previously couldn’t solve a crossword in the bath on a hungover Sunday) actually solve this murder? And if she does return to her former life of luxury, will it be worth the possibility of losing Gabe?
About The Author
by Madeline Bohrer
Bellamy Rose has never solved an actual murder. When she’s not writing about them, she spends her time trying to taste every cuisine in the world, befriending all the animals she meets, and publishing non-murdery rom-coms as USA TODAY bestselling author Amanda Elliot. She lives with her husband and daughter in New York City.
Product Details
- Publisher: Atria/Emily Bestler Books (June 18, 2025)
- Length: 256 pages
- ISBN13: 9781668075654
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Raves and Reviews
"Pomona Afton is the heroine you don’t want to like and end up loving! Other characters might make lemonade out of their lemons, but Pom crafts a single-batch, artisanal lemon drop martini. She’s smart, resourceful, and unstoppable—and she’s going to be one of the most unforgettable heroines of 2025."
– Deanna Raybourn, New York Times bestselling author of KILLERS OF A CERTAIN AGE
"Enormously fun, witty, and warm, Pomona Afton is the heiress-turned-underdog that you’ll definitely be rooting for on her journey into amateur sleuthing. I came for the New York vibes, stayed for the satisfying twists and turns, and loved the crackle on the page between Pomona and her accidental roommate Gabe. If you’re looking for a murder mystery that feels fresh and fashionable, look no further."
– Kristen Perrin, nationally bestselling author of HOW TO SOLVE YOUR OWN MURDER
"A super fun spin on the amateur sleuth story with a great dash of romance, Pomona Afton joins the list of spoiled yet lovable heiresses like Cher Horowitz and London Tipton. I couldn’t put it down!"
– Mia P. Manansala, author of the bestselling Tita Rosie's Kitchen Mystery series
"POMONA AFTON CAN SO SOLVE A MURDER had me gripped from the first page and guessing until the last! This charming and hilarious case of whodunit is perfect for fans of Only Murders in the Building looking for an added romance bonus! I read the whole book in one sitting."
– Jo Segura, USA Today bestselling author of RAIDERS OF THE LOST HEART
"Clueless meets Clue, POMONA AFTON CAN SO SOLVE A MURDER is the funniest whodunnit I've read this year."
– L.M. Chilton, author of SWIPED
"Pomona Afton is the perfect antihero you love to hate (but mainly love), and this book is the ultimate chic accessory to murder. A glam and glorious mystery."
– Kat Ailes, critically acclaimed author of THE EXPECTANT DETECTIVES
"A hotel heiress who solves crime with a hot grad school barista—sign me up! POMONA AFTON CAN SO SOLVE A MURDER is both a glitzy romp through NYC high society and a satisfying mystery. Keep ‘em coming, Bellamy Rose!"
– Sam Tschida, critically acclaimed author of ERRANDS & ESPIONAGE
"Fans of Only Murders in the Building will enjoy this fun mystery rom-com by Rose (a.k.a. Amanda Elliot)."
– Library Journal (starred review)
"Bellamy Rose pens a frolicking riches-to-rags romcozy. Can this spoiled hotel heiress find redemption and a murderer without mussing her manicure? From socialite to sleuth, Pomona Afton will stop at nothing (even if her investigation takes her all the way to the outer boroughs of NYC) to find her grandmother's killer, salvage her trust fund, and discover that she's more than meets the eye."
– Olivia Blacke, author of A NEW LEASE ON DEATH
"Rose debuts with an amusing mystery that skewers the entitlement of wealthy New Yorkers. . . . Rose’s pacing is swift, her clues are subtly placed, and Pom’s fish-out-of-water perspective provides some charming . . . humor. A sequel would be welcome."
– Publishers Weekly
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