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A Murder to Remember
It was the perfect vacation fling. And then a body showed up.
Jane Austen fan Amelia Bennett sneaks away from a dull tour of an English country manor, only to run into a man more dashing than Mr. Darcy himself. About to lose his ancestral home to family debts, charming aristocrat Tom Calder invites his American guest to join him in drinking his way through the estate’s priceless wine collection. But when they wake in his bed the next morning, they’re convinced that in their drunken haze they witnessed a murder.
Problem is, the body has vanished and no one believes them—except the shadowy figures stalking them through the estate's empty halls and lonely woodlands. On the run for their lives, Amelia and Tom must piece together their shifting memories and a string of baffling clues to expose the crime—while navigating their morning-after awkwardness and the undeniable sparks between them. As their unexpected bond deepens, they begin to wonder if their own love story could be one for the ages—if they manage to survive at all.
Jane Austen fan Amelia Bennett sneaks away from a dull tour of an English country manor, only to run into a man more dashing than Mr. Darcy himself. About to lose his ancestral home to family debts, charming aristocrat Tom Calder invites his American guest to join him in drinking his way through the estate’s priceless wine collection. But when they wake in his bed the next morning, they’re convinced that in their drunken haze they witnessed a murder.
Problem is, the body has vanished and no one believes them—except the shadowy figures stalking them through the estate's empty halls and lonely woodlands. On the run for their lives, Amelia and Tom must piece together their shifting memories and a string of baffling clues to expose the crime—while navigating their morning-after awkwardness and the undeniable sparks between them. As their unexpected bond deepens, they begin to wonder if their own love story could be one for the ages—if they manage to survive at all.
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Published February 29, 2024
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Brynn Kelly
8 books330 followersAs a journalist, Brynn Kelly once spent her days chasing stranger-than-fiction news reports. Now she spends them writing larger-than-life novels, in a happy bubble of fiendish plots and delicious words.
She's a RITA® winner and an RT Book Reviews Reviewer's Choice Awards nominee.
She has a journalism degree, and has won several other prestigious writing and journalism awards, including the Valerie Parv Award, Pacific Hearts Award and Koru Award. Her debut novel finaled in the Golden Heart®. She’s also a bestselling non-fiction author, in her native New Zealand.
She's a RITA® winner and an RT Book Reviews Reviewer's Choice Awards nominee.
She has a journalism degree, and has won several other prestigious writing and journalism awards, including the Valerie Parv Award, Pacific Hearts Award and Koru Award. Her debut novel finaled in the Golden Heart®. She’s also a bestselling non-fiction author, in her native New Zealand.
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March 19, 2024
I was expecting a light, quirky mystery. What I got was rambling mess I ended up slogging my way through.
This audiobook suffers from two major flaws. Firstly, it’s just too long for what occurs. Second, it has a bit of an identity crisis.
Drunken one night stands can be awkward under the best of circumstances, but when both parties experience missing memories things begin deteriorating fast. Then both Tom and Amelia agree they’re reasonably sure someone or errr…. something carried a body past the window at some point in the night things go from bad to worse. There’s some definite “The Hangover” vibes happening throughout the book.
The most promising aspect is the setting which takes place in Tom’s ancestral home. The crumbling manor, filled with hidden rooms, passages, and valuable antiques. The house is a character herself, in fact, Tom calls her Miss Havisham (Great Expectations). Max Roll’s narration is probably the sole reason I finished this, otherwise I would’ve DNF it within three chapters, so shout out to his talent. The female narrator was grating and shrill off and on for the first 50%, but she did improve towards the end. Her style felt too peppy for the material.
The book reads as though the author had an amazing brainstorming session and tried to cram ALL the ideas into a single novel. Instead of, gathering a few of the strongest elements for one book and saving the rest for future projects. There’s decent bones somewhere beneath all the rambling. The mystery isn’t captivating, but with some tweaks maybe it could have been? The romance felt far fetched. I wasn’t buying the chemistry or the attraction given the scenario. If two people, who barely know each other are being hunted like animals, they’re in survival mode, dehydrated, no one has showered or brushed their teeth. I’m gonna go out on a limb here and say they would not be thinking about how much they want to have sex over hmmm, how much they want to SURVIVE.
Even the ending drags, my finger hovered over the fast forward button.
Unfortunately, I found A Murder to Remember to be a book to forget.
This audiobook suffers from two major flaws. Firstly, it’s just too long for what occurs. Second, it has a bit of an identity crisis.
Drunken one night stands can be awkward under the best of circumstances, but when both parties experience missing memories things begin deteriorating fast. Then both Tom and Amelia agree they’re reasonably sure someone or errr…. something carried a body past the window at some point in the night things go from bad to worse. There’s some definite “The Hangover” vibes happening throughout the book.
The most promising aspect is the setting which takes place in Tom’s ancestral home. The crumbling manor, filled with hidden rooms, passages, and valuable antiques. The house is a character herself, in fact, Tom calls her Miss Havisham (Great Expectations). Max Roll’s narration is probably the sole reason I finished this, otherwise I would’ve DNF it within three chapters, so shout out to his talent. The female narrator was grating and shrill off and on for the first 50%, but she did improve towards the end. Her style felt too peppy for the material.
The book reads as though the author had an amazing brainstorming session and tried to cram ALL the ideas into a single novel. Instead of, gathering a few of the strongest elements for one book and saving the rest for future projects. There’s decent bones somewhere beneath all the rambling. The mystery isn’t captivating, but with some tweaks maybe it could have been? The romance felt far fetched. I wasn’t buying the chemistry or the attraction given the scenario. If two people, who barely know each other are being hunted like animals, they’re in survival mode, dehydrated, no one has showered or brushed their teeth. I’m gonna go out on a limb here and say they would not be thinking about how much they want to have sex over hmmm, how much they want to SURVIVE.
Even the ending drags, my finger hovered over the fast forward button.
Unfortunately, I found A Murder to Remember to be a book to forget.
March 31, 2024
The murder was fine. The romance was a little too instalove and cloying. You just met, and this person is the piece of your heart that was always missing? Ok
I also don't need the characters to cite their sources so much. Either you get the Austen references or you don't, but I don't need the characters saying what book and character they're referring to every single time.
Additionally, we all know the love languages by now. There's no need to explain them.
Probably wouldn't have finished the book if I didn't want to know who did it. Felt like it wasn't written by a real person.
I also don't need the characters to cite their sources so much. Either you get the Austen references or you don't, but I don't need the characters saying what book and character they're referring to every single time.
Additionally, we all know the love languages by now. There's no need to explain them.
Probably wouldn't have finished the book if I didn't want to know who did it. Felt like it wasn't written by a real person.
August 12, 2025
Story 4 stars. Narration 5 stars
This was good. Way better than what some reviewers say it was, so I ended quite happy with it. It’s a romance and really not a cozy one like the picture on the cover makes you think. This couple falls for each other very quickly, into lust for sure. It takes place in a centuries old British estate where the heroine visits due to its connection to Jane Austin novels and movies. She’s on a long vacation from America and meets the viscount that lives there when she wonders off from the tour. What follows is the one night stand that nightmares are made of. Dead bodies, actual nightmares and all kinds of events happen. Or do they? It ended up being quite the adventure unlike any adventure I’d ever want to go on. And I’m leaving it there. I liked the main characters and found them well realized and engaging right off the bat. There’s also villains and thriller moments as well as a good romance. At times I was on the edge of my seat so there’s definitely quite a bit of suspense. Recommended to romance/romantic suspense readers probably ages 15plus. Spicy scenes happen, but it’s closed door.
FYI- If you have a problem with instalove this might not be the one for you. Personally I don’t like instalove except in werewolf books but for some reason I was okay with this one.
This was good. Way better than what some reviewers say it was, so I ended quite happy with it. It’s a romance and really not a cozy one like the picture on the cover makes you think. This couple falls for each other very quickly, into lust for sure. It takes place in a centuries old British estate where the heroine visits due to its connection to Jane Austin novels and movies. She’s on a long vacation from America and meets the viscount that lives there when she wonders off from the tour. What follows is the one night stand that nightmares are made of. Dead bodies, actual nightmares and all kinds of events happen. Or do they? It ended up being quite the adventure unlike any adventure I’d ever want to go on. And I’m leaving it there. I liked the main characters and found them well realized and engaging right off the bat. There’s also villains and thriller moments as well as a good romance. At times I was on the edge of my seat so there’s definitely quite a bit of suspense. Recommended to romance/romantic suspense readers probably ages 15plus. Spicy scenes happen, but it’s closed door.
FYI- If you have a problem with instalove this might not be the one for you. Personally I don’t like instalove except in werewolf books but for some reason I was okay with this one.
April 16, 2024
Was it a light, fun, quirky mystery?
Yes, definitely.
Was it confusing?
No, never.
How was the length?
It was fine.
Was it predictable?
Maybe a bit.
Did you Google the psychotropic salamander brandy and find out it was real?
You better believe I did. What a funny concept, and an interesting and unusual way to begin in medias res.
Which part did you find most unbelievable?
The neighbors and how they acted in the woods versus how they acted in the end.
Was it annoying?
Not really. Except for the part where
Who would you recommend this to?
People who like movies based on Jane Austen novels.
Yes, definitely.
Was it confusing?
No, never.
How was the length?
It was fine.
Was it predictable?
Maybe a bit.
Did you Google the psychotropic salamander brandy and find out it was real?
You better believe I did. What a funny concept, and an interesting and unusual way to begin in medias res.
Which part did you find most unbelievable?
The neighbors and how they acted in the woods versus how they acted in the end.
Was it annoying?
Not really. Except for the part where
Who would you recommend this to?
People who like movies based on Jane Austen novels.
November 12, 2024
⭐♥️♣️♦️♠️Wildcard 5♠️♦️♣️♥️⭐
What is a Wildcard 5?
I am a softie when it comes to rating books. I take a "5 star until proven lower" approach. And sometimes KNOW in my bones a book isn't truly a 5 star book, but I personally enjoy it enough that I cannot deny the author the 5 stars.
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"Real" Rating: Somewhere between a 3.5 and a 4. It's a made for audio novella, so I definitely cut it some slack.
Was this a perfect 5-star read? No. Were there flaws? Yes. Did the characters hit you over the head with 5 different metaphors for every life lesson even if it made the dialogue feel like a script from a skit you might see in a middle school assembly while well-meaning people try to impart said life lessons to the goblins that are pre-teens? At times.
But I don't bloody care. It's my Goodreads account and I can rate something 5 stars just because I enjoyed it as a fun, quick listen if I want to.
What is a Wildcard 5?
I am a softie when it comes to rating books. I take a "5 star until proven lower" approach. And sometimes KNOW in my bones a book isn't truly a 5 star book, but I personally enjoy it enough that I cannot deny the author the 5 stars.
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"Real" Rating: Somewhere between a 3.5 and a 4. It's a made for audio novella, so I definitely cut it some slack.
Was this a perfect 5-star read? No. Were there flaws? Yes. Did the characters hit you over the head with 5 different metaphors for every life lesson even if it made the dialogue feel like a script from a skit you might see in a middle school assembly while well-meaning people try to impart said life lessons to the goblins that are pre-teens? At times.
But I don't bloody care. It's my Goodreads account and I can rate something 5 stars just because I enjoyed it as a fun, quick listen if I want to.
March 14, 2024
Such a fun listen! Pride and Prejudice meets a murder mystery. Lots of plot twists and funny banter, loved it!
March 12, 2024
DNF......it just wasn't for me!!
March 7, 2024
3.75 Started out good then dragged on, then action, then quick ending that was meh. Liked quirky characters, Jane Austin references throughout, British accent.
April 1, 2024
i was confused throughout this whole book LOL
March 7, 2024
I absolutely loved this book! I will listen to this one a few more times, it was everything I like, it was a rom-com, it was a little spicy, it was a mystery. They talked about Jane Austin throughout the book. It was just good!
June 17, 2024
Loved listening to this! My only complaint is I wish they would’ve had the actors voices when it split into her chapter vs his instead of listening to the actor try to talk like a British man or American woman 😂
April 21, 2024
0 Stars if that were an option. This is the worst book I’ve ever come across.
I went into this book expecting it to be lighthearted and a little quirky, the audible version of a Hallmark romance movie. I was not expecting a great work of literature that would change the world and make history.
Having said that, this book was a disappointment on every single front.
The characters are one dimensional, with no substance making it impossible to feel any sort of emotion towards them. I found myself rolling my eyes for a large chunk of this book.
The dialogue is juvenile and includes what are meant to be grown adults saying lines like “holy shitballs” as if a 16 year old was writing what they believed to be edgy dialogue.
This was essentially word vomit that needed at least 5 serious edits before it should have even been considered for the general public.
I will definitely be avoiding anything by Brynn Kelly in the future.
I went into this book expecting it to be lighthearted and a little quirky, the audible version of a Hallmark romance movie. I was not expecting a great work of literature that would change the world and make history.
Having said that, this book was a disappointment on every single front.
The characters are one dimensional, with no substance making it impossible to feel any sort of emotion towards them. I found myself rolling my eyes for a large chunk of this book.
The dialogue is juvenile and includes what are meant to be grown adults saying lines like “holy shitballs” as if a 16 year old was writing what they believed to be edgy dialogue.
This was essentially word vomit that needed at least 5 serious edits before it should have even been considered for the general public.
I will definitely be avoiding anything by Brynn Kelly in the future.
March 17, 2024
This one was hard to finish. At first I thought I wasn't into it because I was so distracted by other things going on but it never picked up. And they kept saying basically the same things over and over. Both main characters had the same epiphanies and explained it to us at length in several chapters. I thought the book would never end. The actual mystery part of the plot was decent. If it had stuck more to the mystery it would have been better. Even the mild romance, though a little forced and awkward at times, was ok. But the subplot of personal growth was too drawn out.
March 4, 2024
The book has a lighthearted tone that is suitable to the "Jane Austen" atmosphere, but there are times they try to make some sexy scenes happen and it ends being kinda awkward on my opinion. Also, there is waaaaay too much useless dialog, the *big question* of the ending (that was 100% predictable of course) took like 3 chapters to happen... I wanted to like it, but it was a struggle to listen until the end. :/
March 11, 2024
A fun little listen!
April 4, 2024
Concept was good.
Just poorly executed and a bit rambley.
Just poorly executed and a bit rambley.
April 21, 2024
A good story: cozy mystery with romance (near insta-love) thrown in. Not a mix of genres that I would have thought I needed, but I do now.
It lagged a bit in several places with the dialog and said the same thing several times throughout. Minus 1⭐.
It lagged a bit in several places with the dialog and said the same thing several times throughout. Minus 1⭐.
did-not-finish
January 24, 2025DNF 30%, the time jumps are crazy and confusing and the mystery isn’t interesting enough to bother with them.
No rating, just abandoning.
No rating, just abandoning.
September 21, 2025
Loved the Austen vibes and the whole premise of the book. Was kinda shocked at the turn of events and didn’t expect the twists at all.
July 17, 2024
3,5
This was a very fun read but it could have been 100 pages shorter.
This was a very fun read but it could have been 100 pages shorter.
June 11, 2024
Thoroughly enjoyed this one. Full of thrills and spills laced with delightful humour.
June 18, 2025
Este libro me ha dado un abracito al corazón muy fuerte. Sinceramente, no sé lo que me iba a encontrar porque realmente no había escuchado nunca sobre él. Recientemente me he suscrito a Audible y me salió en recomendaciones así que dije: ¿por qué no?
Y de verdad ha sido increíble. Me ha gustado mucho sobre todo que es un libro que va poco a poco, y quizás si lo hubiera intentado leer en físico (que no existe), me hubiera parecido pesado pero no ha sido el caso y lo recomiendo un montón. Por fin, los dos protagonistas me caen súper bien. Me he reído muchísimo con ellos y además me ha mantenido muy intrigada la trama.
Escuchadlo!! Merece mucho la pena.
Y es curioso, porque la trama transcurre a lo largo de dos días y estos personajes tienen más evolución que libros en los que pasan meses.
Amelia y Tom son los mejores 💛💛
Y de verdad ha sido increíble. Me ha gustado mucho sobre todo que es un libro que va poco a poco, y quizás si lo hubiera intentado leer en físico (que no existe), me hubiera parecido pesado pero no ha sido el caso y lo recomiendo un montón. Por fin, los dos protagonistas me caen súper bien. Me he reído muchísimo con ellos y además me ha mantenido muy intrigada la trama.
Escuchadlo!! Merece mucho la pena.
Y es curioso, porque la trama transcurre a lo largo de dos días y estos personajes tienen más evolución que libros en los que pasan meses.
Amelia y Tom son los mejores 💛💛
February 17, 2025
You never quite know what to expect from Audible Originals in the Plus catalog, but this one was a delightful surprise! It was fun, fast-paced, and had a lot of action. The mix of humor, nerdy charm, and tender moments had me hooked. Plus, it had just the right touch of romance, even if it leaned a bit into cheesy territory. Exactly what I needed at the moment, and I loved every minute of it!
June 11, 2024
Insanely fun read. Romance-murder mystery with a case of alcohol-induced amnesia set on a Jane Austen themed tour… literally what more could a (specifically, this) girl want???
June 12, 2024
3.5 stars. This book wasn’t perfect and you do have to suspend disbelief to really enjoy it, but I did find it a fun read.
October 25, 2024
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March 2, 2024
Great mystery with lots of twists!
August 16, 2024
3.75 stars (Audible). Surprisingly good after a string of "Audible Originals" duds. Loved all the literary references + the murder mystery was well done. A little romance mixed in was also welcomed!
May 30, 2024
It Sooooo much better than I expected.
March 5, 2024
I loved the concept, the writing style, the characters… but boy this was WAY too long. I like long audiobooks but this felt like it could have been half the length, with 5 hours left i skipped to the last four chapters to see the ending
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