The Boutique Hotel
by Melissa D MacKinnon
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Pub Date 1 Aug 2025 | Archive Date 15 Nov 2025
Description
What happened in the days leading to murder at a glamourous destination wedding?
The story is set against the sophisticated backdrop of Nice, France. Evie Hansen, a travel agent determined to prove her worth, attends a destination wedding at the luxurious Negresco Hotel while staying at The Boutique Hotel au Coeur de Nice. She has sworn off dating, having suddenly been dropped by her boyfriend. Enter lawyer Jacob Liszt who is recovering from a stormy relationship and reluctant to start a new one.
Evie’s professional goals are upended by her discovery of a body on the hotel's terrace. The search for answers leads her to partner with Jacob. Their investigation into the murder reveals disturbing truths about The Boutique Hotel, drawing them into a dangerous web of secrets and lies. They dig deeper, facing mounting peril, while navigating their growing feelings for each other.
Evie is forced to confront not only the dark realities of the case but her own life choices and aspirations.
The book delivers a series of fast-paced twists, culminating in a dramatic resolution.
With its vivid setting, complex characters, and timely themes, the book offers a compelling exploration of justice, self-discovery, and the pursuit of truth in the face of adversity.
A captivating story that will keep readers engaged to the end.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781038339065 |
| PRICE | US$18.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 240 |
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Featured Reviews
Bookseller 1778687
I absolutely adored this book. It’s a delicious blend of mystery, romance, and self-discovery wrapped in the glamorous, sun-soaked charm of Nice, France. Evie’s journey felt so relatable, trying to prove herself in her career while navigating heartbreak and unexpected danger. The way her relationship with Jacob unfolds is slow-burning and real, full of those awkward, tentative moments that make romance feel genuine and heartfelt. The themes of justice and personal growth resonated deeply with me. The twists kept me guessing and glued to the pages, but it was the emotional depth; the vulnerabilities and connections that truly made this story shine. I loved how the romance wasn’t rushed or forced; it grew naturally amidst the suspense, making the story feel balanced and real. This book reminded me that sometimes the greatest discoveries happen when we face the unexpected, and I couldn’t get enough.
Reviewer 1607562
I just finished a great book. The Boutique Hotel by Melissa D Mackinnon is out this summer. Pick it up!
Reviewer 1540015
This was a fun way to kick off a warm sunny weekend. A destination wedding in Nice, France brings together a mixed group of lawyers trying to get prenups squared away, a travel agent trying to mix business with pleasure and old college friends of the groom's brother. What starts off as a fun getaway at the newly renovated, budget priced Boutique Hotel of Nice, turns darker when children keep turning up, without seeming to belong to any guests, and then travel agent Evie finds a body in the bushes by the pool.
Two mysteries, a fancy wedding, hookups and love connections, annoying bosses, and the beautiful sun drenched south of France make this a good, quick read.
My only complaint, was that the "watermarks" on the free readers copy that I got, were very, VERY intrusive - often appearing in the middle of a sentence. And the first page was so messed up that I'm not entirely sure, exactly how the book actually begins. The transitions from character view points were also jarring and I imagine that's largely because of the odd page breaks, and watermarks due to the reader copy version.
teresa t, Reviewer
Evie is a travel agent, who attends a destination wedding in Nice, France, but when a dead body turns up she helps search for the killer.
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