💀 Happy Valentine’s Day… or should we say Murderentine’s Day? Whether you’re all about the romance or firmly in the anti-Valentine’s club, today’s episode has something for you! Instead of love and flowers, we’re talking about 9 must-read mystery books releasing in March 2025—because nothing says "I love you" like a perfectly plotted murder.

📖 From spoiled heiresses turned detectives to retired assassins back for one last mission, poison pies, con artist revenge, and tea shop murders, these books bring twists, humor, romance, and plenty of crime.

🔎 What’s inside this episode?

• Mystery romance books with grumpy-sunshine sleuthing duos and high-stakes action
• Cozy mysteries featuring tea shop investigations, geeky sleuths, and crime-solving grandmas
• Thrillers & revenge plots with assassins, con artists, and deadly family feuds

📚 Books Featured:

1. Pomona Afton Can So Solve a Murder – Bellamy Rose (Grab on Amazon)
2. The Big Fix – Holly James (Grab on Amazon)
3. The Usual Family Mayhem – HelenKay Dimon (Grab on Amazon)
4. When Sally Killed Harry - Lucy Roth (Grab on Amazon)
5. Finlay Donovan Digs Her Own Grave – Elle Cosimano (Grab on Amazon)
6. Kills Well with Others – Deanna Raybourn (Grab on Amazon)
7. She Wants You Gone – Joanna Dodd (Grab on Amazon)
8. High Teas & Misdemeanors – Laura Childs (Grab on Amazon)
9. A Geek Girl’s Guide to Arsenic – Julie Anne Lindsey (Grab on Amazon)

Review for A Geek Girl's Guide to Arsenic: archive.underthecoversbookblog.com/geek-girls-guide-arsenic-julie-anne-lindsey/

💌 Where to Find More Bookish Content:

• 📜 On Substack: This week, we’re breaking down the real history behind St. Valentine’s Day and helping you find your perfect romance trope with a fun book quiz! Check it out here.
• 💕 On the Blog: Need romance book recommendations? We’ve got Valentine’s Day romance book recs waiting for you at Under the Covers Book Blog.
• 📅 The Book Vault: Never miss a new release! Our exclusive book database for paid Substack members tracks 150+ books every month across multiple genres, from romance to mystery and fantasy. Click here.
• Anti-Valentin'e Club Sweatshirt: https://shop.underthecoversbookblog.com/products/anti-valentines-club-sweatshirt

🎙 Did you love this episode? Leave a review or share it with a fellow mystery lover! And let me know—which of these March 2025 mystery books are you adding to your TBR? Come chat with me over on Substack, YouTube, or BlueSky!

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