A cozy murder mystery filled with hometown drama, social media influencers, an over-the-top mother, and two very attractive local men, A Zoom with a View will make you want to move to Blue Oak—if only the Fourth of July festivities didn’t end with a dead body.
Leo can't believe she's back in Blue Oak. Her small, quirky Texas hometown feels suffocating after trying to make it big as an English professor in New York—especially due to her strained relationship with her overly hair-sprayed mother, Karina. But with Leo’s career in academia in shambles, at least she's able to work as a photographer for her godmother's real estate business. And her best friend, Emily, is around to help her navigate through the mess—and maybe force her to reconnect with her old high school boyfriend, Mack.
But while at work, Leo makes a grisly discovery at one of her godmother's properties: the dead body of rival real estate agent and social media influencer Chaz. Even worse, Leo and Emily have been secretly running a snarky Reddit page making fun of Chaz’s cringe-inducing advice and duck-faced selfies. When someone she loves is accused of the murder, Leo finds herself flung headfirst into a dangerous investigation, teaming up with a local detective who is a lot more attractive than she remembered when they were both teenagers. Meanwhile, Karina has been acting stranger and stranger, as if all her hair hides a big secret. . . .
A bold and hilarious introduction to a new sleuth who is looking to get her life back on track, but finds a man with his skull bashed in instead.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Leo can't believe she's back in Blue Oak. Her small, quirky Texas hometown feels suffocating after trying to make it big as an English professor in New York—especially due to her strained relationship with her overly hair-sprayed mother, Karina. But with Leo’s career in academia in shambles, at least she's able to work as a photographer for her godmother's real estate business. And her best friend, Emily, is around to help her navigate through the mess—and maybe force her to reconnect with her old high school boyfriend, Mack.
But while at work, Leo makes a grisly discovery at one of her godmother's properties: the dead body of rival real estate agent and social media influencer Chaz. Even worse, Leo and Emily have been secretly running a snarky Reddit page making fun of Chaz’s cringe-inducing advice and duck-faced selfies. When someone she loves is accused of the murder, Leo finds herself flung headfirst into a dangerous investigation, teaming up with a local detective who is a lot more attractive than she remembered when they were both teenagers. Meanwhile, Karina has been acting stranger and stranger, as if all her hair hides a big secret. . . .
A bold and hilarious introduction to a new sleuth who is looking to get her life back on track, but finds a man with his skull bashed in instead.
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Praise for this book
"A Zoom with a View is smart, surprising, and endlessly charming, with equal parts heart and snark. I'm already counting down the days until I can return to Blue Oak and spend more time with this delightful cast of characters who feel like old friends." - Elise Bryant
"Jess Cannon has delivered a heartfelt, hilarious read that's perfect for the beach. A Zoom with a View is quirky, witty, plotty, and full of small-town charm. A recovering academic returning to her small Texas town and investigating a murder while navigating her own love triangle? This book was written for me, and it's as delightful as the premise promises! A thoroughly enjoyable, wickedly twisty, heartwarmingly funny debut!" - Ali Hazelwood
"With a cozy setting, surprising twists, and the perfect amount of snark, A Zoom with a View is everything I want in a mystery! Jess Cannon's voice is fresh and fun and extremely witty, and I found myself laughing every few pages. The cast of characters are incredible, and I'm thoroughly invested in their overarching story. I cannot wait to return to Blue Oak!" - Naina Kumar
"Jess Cannon's debut absolutely nails what I love about cozy mysteries: a fun setting, quirky cast of characters, satisfying mystery, and most importantly, a flawed and fascinating protagonist. Cannon's fresh, fun voice and that bombshell ending leave me eager to return to Blue Oak for Leo's next adventure!" - Mia P Manansala
"A murdery treat!" - Kelly Mullen
"Jess Cannon transforms small-town hijinks into big-time whodunit fun. A Zoom with a View is bursting with humor, heart, and a twist I never saw coming." - Gigi Pandian
"Jess Cannon's smart and quirky debut has just the right amount of cozy vibes, humor, and intrigue to keep you flipping to the very last page." - Nisha Sharma
"Pure escapist delight. A Zoom with a View is a joy to read; I fell in love with the sleuths of Blue Oak, and I can't wait to see where they head next!" - Nina Simon
"I can never have enough influencer stories, and this one definitely scratched that itch! Hilarious and unputdownable!" - Jesse Q Sutanto
"Jess Cannon has delivered a heartfelt, hilarious read that's perfect for the beach. A Zoom with a View is quirky, witty, plotty, and full of small-town charm. A recovering academic returning to her small Texas town and investigating a murder while navigating her own love triangle? This book was written for me, and it's as delightful as the premise promises! A thoroughly enjoyable, wickedly twisty, heartwarmingly funny debut!" - Ali Hazelwood
"With a cozy setting, surprising twists, and the perfect amount of snark, A Zoom with a View is everything I want in a mystery! Jess Cannon's voice is fresh and fun and extremely witty, and I found myself laughing every few pages. The cast of characters are incredible, and I'm thoroughly invested in their overarching story. I cannot wait to return to Blue Oak!" - Naina Kumar
"Jess Cannon's debut absolutely nails what I love about cozy mysteries: a fun setting, quirky cast of characters, satisfying mystery, and most importantly, a flawed and fascinating protagonist. Cannon's fresh, fun voice and that bombshell ending leave me eager to return to Blue Oak for Leo's next adventure!" - Mia P Manansala
"A murdery treat!" - Kelly Mullen
"Jess Cannon transforms small-town hijinks into big-time whodunit fun. A Zoom with a View is bursting with humor, heart, and a twist I never saw coming." - Gigi Pandian
"Jess Cannon's smart and quirky debut has just the right amount of cozy vibes, humor, and intrigue to keep you flipping to the very last page." - Nisha Sharma
"Pure escapist delight. A Zoom with a View is a joy to read; I fell in love with the sleuths of Blue Oak, and I can't wait to see where they head next!" - Nina Simon
"I can never have enough influencer stories, and this one definitely scratched that itch! Hilarious and unputdownable!" - Jesse Q Sutanto
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