* Review * DYING TO MEET YOU by Sarina Bowen

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.

Dying to Meet You by Sarina Bowen
Published by Harper Perennial on May 13, 2025
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Rowan Gallagher is a devoted single mother and a talented architect with a high-profile commission restoring an historic mansion for the most powerful family in Maine. But inside, she’s a mess. She knows that stalking her ex’s avatar all over Portland on her phone isn't the healthiest way to heal from their breakup. But she’s out of ice cream and she's sick of romcoms.

Watching his every move is both fascinating and infuriating. He's dining out while she's wallowing on the couch. The last straw comes when he parks in their favorite spot on the waterfront. In a weak moment, she leashes the dog and sets off to see who else is in his car.

Instead of catching her ex in a kiss, Rowan becomes the first witness to his murder—and the primary suspect.

But Rowan isn’t the only one keeping secrets. As she digs for the truth, she discovers the dead man was stalking her too, gathering intimate details about her job and her past.

Struggling to clear her name, Rowan finds herself spiraling into the shadowy plot that killed him.

Will she be the next to die?

Diabolically twisty … but in such a down-to-earth way! Sarina Bowen is turning on the angst and is sure to delight her mystery fans with Rowan Gallagher’s story. We get a very natural connection with the storyline and characters before things begin to take a turn and we are thrust into a mystery we don’t see coming. I really enjoyed Rowan and her story. She’s easy to like, her peril is well-developed and we get a story of family in addition to the mystery going on in the forefront. Loved every minute!