A Perilous Pal

By: Laura Bradford

Narrated by: Emily Ellet

Entrepreneur Emma Westlake’s new business is booming until her latest client is arrested for murder in this new Friend for Hire Mystery by USA Today bestselling author Laura Bradford.




Emma Westlake, proprietor of A Friend for Hire, finds a heart-wrenching email from a prospective client in her inbox. The email is from Kim Felder, a woman struggling with empty-nest syndrome and an out of left field divorce. Determined to help get Kim in a better headspace, Emma suggests she draft a bucket list of things she has always wanted to do in life but has put off in favor of taking care of everyone else.

Together, they fill that list with fun baking classes, traveling, and dancing in the middle of the street for no reason. Kim also adds in some hilarious items about getting even with her ex. But all laughter ends when Kim’s ex winds up dead via one of the ideas Kim proposed. Now, Kim is Deputy Jack Riordan’s lone suspect in a murder Emma knows she did not commit. Emma will have to put her budding relationship with the deputy on the line to corner a cunning killer.

Critic reviews

Praise for A Plus One For Murder

“Bradford enchants with this delightful puzzler of a cozy mystery.”—Jenn McKinlay, New York Times bestselling author of Killer Research

“A freshly original concept, an ingenious plot, and an adorable dog named Scout. You don’t want to miss this series!”—Terrie Farley Moran, Agatha Award–winning coauthor of the Murder, She Wrote mystery series

Praise for the national bestselling Amish Mystery series

"[Bradford's] mastery of the Amish culture adds a dimension to her work that readers will likely find fascinating."--Richmond Times-Dispatch

"The best cozy mystery debut I've read this year."--Harlan Coben (on Hearse and Buggy)

"Delightful....Well-portrayed characters and authentic Amish lore make this a memorable read."--Publishers Weekly

Another Great Read

I love this series and this latest book. The characters are appealing and well developed, with just the right level of quirkiness. The dialogue is witty, and the plot pulls you in and whether or not it keeps you guessing, it certainly keeps you entertained. Now I cannot wait for the next book.

5 stars

This is a fun and entertaining cozy mystery with engaging characters and an entertaining plot. I look forward to the next book.

Enchanting series

This is unequivocally my favorite cosy mystery series. I fell in love with the characters and was pulled in by the finely crafted storyline. The narrator was so skilled at portraying each character that it seemed as though the characters were actually having a conversation. Pure and utter enjoyment. I can’t wait for the next in the series!