A waitress accused of murder. A detective bent on proving her innocence. Dating lessons gone horribly awry…
Emily Brown has hit rock bottom. Dead end job, newly single, and, the cherry on top, her license just got suspended. Enter Reed Montgomery, the annoyingly attractive detective who offers to drive her to and from work in exchange for dating lessons. There’s only one problem—Reed is her ex boyfriend’s brother and he doesn’t remember Emily. Oh and also, Emily might be developing a teeny-tiny crush on him.
Make that two problems, then.
Emily has the situation all in hand though. Reed has his sights set on a beautiful lawyer, so the beautiful lawyer she will help him get. Then everyone can move on with their lives none the wiser about both her duplicity and her crush. Whew.
But when one of her fellow waitresses is found dead at the restaurant, a series of unfortunate coincidences turns Emily into the top suspect. Now she may have to rely on Reed for even more than rides. She’ll need him to help prove her innocence. All while keeping her feelings for him from spiraling out of control.
Right, so four problems, then…
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Summary
Book Review: Along for the Ride: A Romcom-ystery (Detectives in Love Book 1) by Heather Miekstyn
A clean, romantic comedy mystery with heart, humor, and plenty of swoon
Emily is having a rough go of things—her boyfriend just dumped her, and after racking up one too many speeding tickets, she’s lost her license. Enter Detective Reed Montgomery: handsome, stoic, and just a bit infuriating (at least in Emily’s opinion). When Reed offers to drive her to and from work in exchange for dating lessons, things take a delightful turn. What begins as a grumpy-meets-sunshine arrangement quickly becomes something deeper, and it isn’t long before Reed forgets his old crush entirely and falls hard for Emily’s bright, funny, and chaotic charm.
Their chemistry is undeniable—full of tension, witty banter, and swoony moments that keep you rooting for them. Emily’s younger than Reed, adding a fun age-gap dynamic to their already irresistible opposites-attract romance. Reed is every bit the protective, devoted hero, while Emily is a breath of fresh air with a knack for bringing out the best in those around her.
Complicating things further? Emily’s ex is none other than Reed’s brother. And when a fellow waitress is found dead at the restaurant where Emily works, she suddenly becomes the main suspect. Thankfully, Reed is determined to clear her name—and to build a future with her, no matter what.
The mystery is well-crafted with a few surprising plot twists, and the resolution feels both satisfying and true to life. The author also nails the emotional moments, reminding us that not everyone changes—and sometimes, that’s okay. Add in a cast of loyal, funny roommates and intriguing secondary characters, and you’ve got a story that keeps you smiling from start to finish.
This is a genuinely funny, heartfelt romcom mystery that delivers on every level—and yes, there’s a happily ever after waiting at the end.
Kissing only,
There is a murder but it is not graphically described