A suspenseful and heartwarming island cozy mystery where books, secrets, and second chances collide in a tale of friendship, forgiveness, and murder.
Annie Darling and her husband Max have seen plenty of mysteries on their peaceful South Carolina island, but the arrival of a mysterious woman with a troubled past sets off a chain of events neither of them could predict. When the newcomer is found dead, the community is shaken — and suspicion spreads like wildfire. To uncover the truth, Annie must dig deep into old wounds, hidden relationships, and a tangle of lies that threaten to destroy her beloved paradise.
 
In Dare to Die, Carolyn Hart returns to Broward’s Rock Island for another atmospheric entry in her long-running Death on Demand series. When a stranger’s sudden death stirs up painful memories for the locals, Annie and Max Darling are once again called to balance compassion with curiosity.
As they piece together the victim’s final days, the Darlings uncover buried secrets that test the limits of loyalty and love in their close-knit island town. Blending classic mystery with emotional depth, Hart crafts a story that’s both suspenseful and profoundly human. Dare to Die reminds readers why the Death on Demand series remains a cornerstone of cozy mystery fiction — a perfect balance of intrigue, warmth, and coastal charm.
 
💖 Why You’ll Love It
A captivating island mystery filled with emotion and intrigue.
Features beloved sleuthing couple Annie and Max Darling.
Combines clever plotting with heartfelt, character-driven storytelling.
Richly atmospheric with vivid coastal descriptions.
Part of Carolyn Hart’s award-winning Death on Demand series.
 
🌟 Perfect For
Fans of Ellery Adams, Kate Carlisle, and Lorna Barrett.
Readers who love book-themed and small-town cozy mysteries.
Book clubs seeking engaging, emotional mysteries with strong characters.
Cozy collectors continuing their Death on Demand series.
 
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If you enjoyed Dare to Die, you might also like:
Death in Paradise by Carolyn Hart — another island-set mystery full of literary flair.
Murder on the Half Shelf by Lorna Barrett — a bookshop mystery with humor and heart.
A Deadly Yarn by Maggie Sefton — cozy, character-driven intrigue with a creative twist.