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A cozy mystery with a messy friendship, a locked-room setting, and just enough murder to keep things interesting? I’m in.

In this episode, I sit down with Molly Harper to talk about her pivot from paranormal romance to murder mysteries and her newest release, A Cute Little Murder. We dive into millennial mysteries, toxic friendships, “final girl” energy, and why sometimes you just need a little murder in your reading life—without the gore.

📚 Books Mentioned

A Cute Little Murder by Molly Harper — Buy on Amazon | Cozy Mystery / Millennial Mystery | Audio ✅

A Proposal to Die For by Molly Harper — Buy on Amazon | Cozy Mystery / Millennial Mystery | Audio ✅

The Farmhouse by Chelsea Conradt — Buy on Amazon | Domestic Horror | Audio ✅

⏱️ Timestamps

[00:00] – Introduction to Molly Harper

[01:00] – Transition from romance to murder mysteries

[02:30] – Inspiration behind A Cute Little Murder

[04:00] – Final girl trope and character dynamics

[05:00] – Locked-room mystery settings explained

[06:30] – Toxic friendships and character growth

[09:00] – Why this mystery feels cozy but modern

[10:00] – Molly Harper’s writing journey

[12:00] – From journalist to full-time author

[14:00] – Audible originals and writing for audio

[15:00] – Book recommendations (domestic horror)

[16:00] – Where to find Molly Harper online

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