4th Suspect

by Megan Matthews

A suspicious wife. A secretive love. A silent murder.

Vonnie’s least-favorite mentor just kicked the bucket. In her office. The suspect list is short, and she’s on it. The killer didn’t leave any clues, but that won’t stop the town from demanding answers. If Vonnie doesn’t prove her innocence, she’ll find herself behind bars.

The dead body isn’t her only problem. There are two top cases on Vonnie’s lap and the second one will tear open her heart. Uncovering the truth about a family member’s secret behavior will test her resolve as a private investigator. When their freedom is on the line, will she keep the secret or put her trust in the law?

Nothing ever goes as planned. And it’s never easy. An injury mars Broadrick’s return, and now there’s bunny poop by her front door. If she doesn’t put all the pieces together and get her life under control, she’ll leave town forever. In handcuffs.

Join your favorite small town female private eye in solving her latest hilarious mystery.

300 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 19, 2024

About the author

Megan Matthews loves writing humorous romantic suspense featuring heroes with unbelievable abs, billionaire bosses, and heroines with attitude for days. She lives in Michigan with her techie husband, homeschooled son, their cat, and two guinea pigs.

When she’s not writing, you can find her on Instagram posting about reading, home life, half-dead plants, her ridiculous notebook and fancy pen collections, plus the occasional crochet project.

Reviews

[Cath · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is book four of the Vonnie Vines Mystery series and this one finds Vonnie’s often absent and not exactly great mentor Mick, dead in her office and her being seen as a suspect in his murder, even though she had a clear alibi for the time of his death. Broadrick is still overseas on his last mission and incommunicado, which has Vonnie worrying about him every day. She sends him messages, but none are ever read, adding to her distress about whether he will even return. Her younger sister Vivi is due to graduate soon and is busy making up tie with her boyfriend Allen, after Vonnie proved him innocent of murder in her last case. Her mother drops off a bunny she is supposed to be looking after herself, into Vonnie’s supposedly more capable hands. Her Aunt Claire comes in to hire her to find out if her husband, Richard, Vonnie’s uncle is having an affair! Detective Anderson won’t even let her back into her office as it is a crime scene and reminds her not to start looking into it herself! Now she needs somewhere else to work from and her bestie Katy comes up with a small room she can use at one of her boyfriend’s offices. Vonnie has bounty hunter Tony back on her case and asking for her help, whilst he keeps an eye on her for Broadrick, to make sure she stays safe.

Her Uncle Richard has been eating at a Clearwater diner a couple of times a week, which could be understandable due to his wife’s cooking skills, as Vonnie doesn’t believe he could possibly be cheating on her aunt. But what she will discover is even more shocking than she could have ever imagined, and she will even need to bring in Detective Anderson to do the deed with the evidence she provides him. A link to the Snowbird and the threats she has received in the past becomes clearer. Mick’s business partner Frasier tries to pinpoint his murder onto Mick’s stepson Eric and wants Vonnie to prove he did it. With all this going on, she is excited to get a message finally from Broadrick saying he is back in the States, at Walter Reed. He was alive and coming home she thought, until she realised he was in a hospital and must have been injured, not that he will give her any details! Another call comes in for her assistance to track a resident of Pelican Bay, Pearl, and it turns out they know more about her than the townsfolk or even Vonnie does. Vonnie now has multiple cases to manage, her returning injured SEAL, and a disturbing family matter that will test her resolve. Some end up not as expected, others with a few more twists, but her main worry is Broadrick and his injury which she really doesn’t have to think about as he is the one to look after her and not the other way round. Vonnie certainly earns her title as a P.I. in this book with such a multitude of cases, some easy, some personal and some much harder to deal with.

I received an ARC copy of this book from BookSprout, and I have freely given my own opinion of the book above.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A suspicious wife. A secretive love. A silent murder.

Vonnie’s least-favorite mentor just kicked the bucket. In her office. The suspect list is short, and she’s on it. The killer didn’t leave any clues, but that won’t stop the town from demanding answers. If Vonnie doesn’t prove her innocence, she’ll find herself behind bars.

The dead body isn’t her only problem. There are two top cases on Vonnie’s lap and the second one will tear open her heart. Uncovering the truth about a family member’s secret behavior will test her resolve as a private investigator. When their freedom is on the line, will she keep the secret or put her trust in the law?

Nothing ever goes as planned. And it’s never easy. An injury mars Broadrick’s return, and now there’s bunny poop by her front door. If she doesn’t put all the pieces together and get her life under control, she’ll leave town forever. In handcuffs.

This contemporary small-town women's crime fiction cozy Vonnie Vines murder mystery is page-turning with exceptional world building and characters that are a female sleuth/private investigator, captivating, intelligent, witty, humorous, and realistic. Their journey is enthralling with the 4th suspect, a small town female private eye trying to solve her latest hilarious mystery, humor, action, adventure, mature romance, suspense that will leave readers on the edge of their seats, a race against time to solve the murder mystery, and more. I recommend reading this book by an extraordinary author who knows how to captivate her readers' hearts and attention with the 4th suspect and a romantic murder mystery comedy that is sure to leave readers laughing out loud and transported into a world that is wildly mysterious, murderous, and unforgettable.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Cheryl A · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an awesome read of Vonnie Vines solving the murder of her mentor Mick Darcy. Broderick comes home from his deployment and their relationship strengthens. Her aunt has also hired her to investigate if her uncle is seeing another woman. And her mother once again has her babysitting a rabbit Mr Jasper this time. This was an enjoyable read of mystery, suspense, romance and lots of humor. Vonnie sure can get in some real messes and Broderick is there to cover for her. Looking forward to the next two books.

[J · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book 4 in Matthews' A Vonnie Vines Mystery series and a wonderful new addition to the series. Vonnie is a suspect this go round and is out to save herself along with other murders...I definitely recommend reading this in series order to get the most from the storyline and these characters but don't miss out on this action-packed mystery with the best balance of humor and a touch of romance too. I loved it and can't wait for more!

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[lf · Rating 5 out of 5]

With her own freedom on the line she is determined to solve this case

4th Suspect is the fourth book in the A Vonnie Vines Mystery series. Once again Vonnie is up against it with this murder mystery that could see her own freedom on the line. She will have to up her game and lay all on the field as she works to uncover who is to blame and why. But she has a second case to deal with also, and it is much closer to home than she would have liked. This is another great story to add to this series of interconnected stories, as they build on each other.

[LizJ. · Rating 5 out of 5]

4th Suspect is book 4 in the Vonnie Vines Mystery series by Megan Matthews and she continues to hit it out of the park! Vonnie is a suspect and has to save herself as well as solve other murders, she just can't catch a break. This is an action-packed continuation so you must read the previous books first and I recommend you read them asap!!.

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[Tc · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the 4th book in the Vonnie Vines Mystery series by Megan Matthews and what a great addition to the series! Our heroine is at it again, she is a suspect in the murder of her supposed mentor Mick, who was found dead in her office! Now not only does she have to save herself she also has to solve that murder, and others, she just can't catch a break. And where is Brodrick?.

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[Martine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Vonnie is back and this time she becomes a murder suspect and wants to clear her name. This is a really nice addition to this series. I think this is the best one so far. Vonnie is such a fun character. I can hardly wait to find out what happens next.
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[Sabrina Nelson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book 4 of a Vonnie Vines Mystery series. This is a great book. It keeps the story going from the others first 3 books. Vonnie has so much going on with the murder, her boyfriend back and injured, new friends, and trying to still be a PI. It keeps the reading not wanting to put the book around.

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[Megan Matthews]

Grab your copy now and find out what Vonnie is up to today.

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[Vievie2 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I adore Vonnie! Being a PI is hard especially when your mentor is found dead, in your office! And her relationship with Broadrick is just hilarious - love how they are together! Another good read.

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[CJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author has, once again, pulled us into the lives of Vonnie and her "crew". The heart pounding story keeps us turning the pages with humor, mystery, secrets and Vonnie in the middle of the chaos.

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[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Vonnie isa wonderful woman who loves to investigate. This story is so full of life, heart, drama and mystery.

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[Erika · Rating 5 out of 5]

There is another murder. Vonnie is working to solve the crime. This time she is a suspect and has to clear her name. This is a great whodunit story. You will enjoy this story from the start.

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[Alison Ramsay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once again Vonnie is in the thick of trouble with a murder case, maybe a cheating relative, new friends, pet sitting and a homecoming. This series is a lot of fun to read.

[Vicki · Rating 5 out of 5]

another great read

I love this series more and more with every book. I just bought the next book in the series. Yay!