Saturday, April 18, 2026

Ten books where romance meets murder

USA Today bestselling author Letizia Lorini is an Italian writer who is passionate about heartwarming books with high cackling potential. Currently based in a Scandinavian country, she lives with her partner and their fluffy Japanese Spitz. She also has a degree in sociology and one in criminology, speaks three languages, and drinks the daily recommended dose of coffee before breakfast.

Lorini's novels include the murder romcom A Killer Kind of Romance.

At The Strand Magazine she tagged ten titles for "readers wanting sparks alongside murder weapons." One title on the list:
Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto

Meddy Chan’s blind date ends very badly. “How do we hide this corpse?” badly. Together with her four aunties, she juggles wedding planning, family chaos, and a body in a cooler. This book is pure chaotic rom‑com energy paired with murder and satire.
Read about another entry on the list.

Also see Bellamy Rose's seven top books that combine mystery and romance.

--Marshal Zeringue