4 Flirty Mysteries Like ‘Tommy and Tuppence,’ the Sexy New Agatha Christie That Takes a Second Chance at Romance
Obsessed with the new Agatha Christie remake? These romantic mysteries will keep you flipping pages!
Key Takeaways
- 'Tommy and Tuppence' made its streaming debut on BritBox on September 15.
- The series follows a former couple who reunite at a wedding and begin solving crimes.
- Here, check out four books with a similar vibe, combining mystery and romance.
Agatha Christie gets a flirty upgrade in Tommy and Tuppence, a TV series inspired by the author’s original characters that made its BritBox debut on September 15. This modern reimagining introduces Tommy, a successful mystery author, who reconnects with Tuppence, a struggling actress who just so happens to be his former college flame. When a murder takes place at a wedding they both find themselves attending, they team up using their individual skill sets to crack the case, kicking off a partnership of crime-solving full of endless chemistry. The series combines mystery and second-chance romance deliciously, and if you’re looking for a read with a similar vibe, we’ve gathered a few books that are likely to satisfy.
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‘My Killer Vacation’ by Tessa Bailey
In this tale from rom-com queen Tessa Bailey, Taylor’s summer getaway in Cape Cod takes a sharp turn when a dead body is discovered in her rental home, and when a grumpy (yet utterly hunky) bounty hunter arrives to crack the case, she’s ready to lend a hand. A second-grade teacher with an affinity for true crime podcasts, this unexpected duo embarks on a crime-solving adventure neither of them expected—and things might just heat up along the way.
What readers are saying: “The evolution of both characters was actually very good, and I think that’s kind of the point of the book—their lives completely change over the course of a week, and they both have whiplash. They fight against the connection but continue to be drawn together, and the murder mystery is the perfect thing to bond them as they struggle. There’s definitely a suspenseful element, but the star here is the romance, with Myles and Taylor in nearly every scene together. It’s entertaining, engaging and entirely bingeable.”
‘A Study in Scarlet Women’ by Sherry Thomas
The first book in the Lady Sherlock series, A Study in Scarlet Women follows the exploits of Charlotte Holmes. When her city is rocked by a series of deaths, Charlotte must work to find the person behind these crimes in an effort to clear her family’s name, for fingers are being pointed in their direction. With the help of the widowed Mrs. Watson and Lord Ingram, a man who has long had feelings for Charlotte, she puts her skills to the test in this mystery tale.
What readers are saying: “Oh man, this book was everything I wanted out of this series. A dark mystery, complex characters, witty dialogue and a steamy forbidden love. I can’t wait to read the next books.”
‘The Cuckoo’s Calling’ by J.K. Rowling
Written by Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith, The Cuckoo’s Calling follows Cormoran Strike, a struggling private investigator who is thrust into uncovering the truth behind a supermodel’s mysterious suicide alongside his secretary, Robin Ellacott. Though not entirely romantic, readers love Cormoran and Robin’s chemistry.
What readers are saying: “I’ve had my eye on The Cuckoo’s Calling for a long time and finally decided to go for it. I’m so glad I did because it was completely satisfying as a mystery. It kept me on the case while I wasn’t reading it, trying to put the clues together.”
‘Murder at the Brightwell’ by Ashley Weaver
Murder at the Brightwell follows the wealthy Armory Ames, who agrees to help her former fiancé, Gil, in putting a stop to his sister’s marriage to Rupert Howe. When Rupert is killed and Gil is accused of committing the crime, Armory must prove his innocence.
What readers are saying: “Set at a luxury resort by the sea in 1930s Britain, Murder at Brightwell has all the ingredients of a perfect diversion—well-burnished prose, a captivating plot, witty dialog, elegant fashions, charming cads, upper-class shenanigans, love gone wrong, secrets galore, an appealing main character and murder. What could be more fun than that?”
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