Monday, May 25, 2026

Spotlight of Safari Murder Party by Rachel Moore


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SAFARI MURDER PARTY
RACHEL MOORE
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ALL INFORMATION IN THIS POST IS COURTESY OF TARA O'CONNOR | SENIOR PUBLICIST | BERKLEY, AN IMPRINT OF PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE AND THE PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE

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MURDER PARTY is the genre mashup that readers of thrillers, rom-coms, and satire will devour.


It will certainly appeal to anyone who loves The Hunger GamesThe White Lotus, Sandra Bullock’s The Lost City, or anyone who has ever wondered what unbelievable things it takes to make it in the corporate world.

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May 19, 2026
Berkley Hardcover
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PRAISE FOR SAFARI MURDER PARTY:

“Corporate ambition meets carnage in this wickedly funny, wildly original thriller. I loved it!” –Joanna Wallace, author of You’d Look Better as a Ghost

“Rachel Moore’s adult debut is sharp, hilarious, and wholly addicting. A dark comedy with twisty turns on a luxury safari where not everyone makes it out alive. Safari Murder Party more than earns its spot on your next vacation. Just stay safe out there.” —Meredith Lavender and Kendall Shores, nationally bestselling authors of Happy Wife

“A perfect mashup of survival thriller, romance, and corporate satire, Safari Murder Party is delightfully original—it had me gasping, laughing out loud, and suddenly eager to plan a vacation just so I could keep reading” —Olivia Worley, author of So Happy Together

“Safari Murder Party is Succession meets Jumanji wrapped in a romantic comedy package. On an island full of animals, the book shows that the real animals are the CEO suite that are willing to do anything for money and power. I laughed even as the bodies started to pile up.” —Tasha Coryell, author of Matchmaking for Psychopaths

Safari Murder Party is such a unique, witty, and unforgettable romp. Its hilarious hijinks, deeply clever prose, and a steamy, action-packed romance make this book impossible to put down. Once the twists begin, they simply don’t stop until the final page. A truly wild ride from start to finish!” —Mallory Marlowe, USA Today Bestselling Author of Love and Other Conspiracies

“A delightfully unhinged romantic adventure, Safari Murder Party is a wild romp that had me begging for more. Bloody, sexy, vicious, and hilarious, I haven’t read a book this fun in a long time!” —Jordan Stephanie Gray, New York Times bestselling author of Bitten

“In Safari Murder Party, Rachel Moore pairs an awesome premise with strong writing to create a thrilling, propulsive, and addictive read. It’s also extremely funny, ricocheting you between gasping and laughing, in what I can only describe as a deliriously, darkly witty horror romp. Thrills, humor, and romance – this book has them all!” —India HoltonUSA Today bestselling author

“Clever and fast-paced, Safari Murder Partycaptivated me from the first kill. Moore blends humor and sky-high stakes in a witty thriller that had me on the edge of my seat and giggling in equal measure. I absolutely devoured this book!” —Allie Oleander, author of Willing Prey

“An action-packed debut that strikes the perfect balance of a delicious romance with high thrills amid higher stakes. Safari Murder Party will leave you side-eyeing your coworkers and laughing to yourself at every delightfully absurd-yet-horrific twist that makes this story impossible to put down.” —Mackenzie Reed, author of The Rosewood Hunt, The Wilde Trials, and I Hope This Email Finds You in Hell

**PRAISE TAKEN FROM 

THE PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE**

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ABOUT SAFARI MURDER PARTY:

In this darkly funny, slightly unhinged, heart-pounding thriller, two office rivals must team up to escape wild animals and even wilder coworkers on a corporate retreat gone wrong.


Fletcher Spence is dying for a promotion. And her colleagues are more than happy to oblige.


After three years working seventy-hour weeks as assistant to the most terrifying CEO in the magazine world, Fletcher finally finagled a spot on Cartwright Media’s annual corporate retreat—a famously luxurious week on the Cartwrights’ private island, where promotions are handed out like party favors. And her plan to snag her dream job as a travel magazine photographer was going great…until her boss’s dramatic death reveals his last will and testament: Whoever survives the week will inherit the company.


So now she’s stuck on her billionaire boss’s safari park island, surrounded by wild animals and on the run from coworkers who’ve swapped coffee cups for machetes and briefcases for hunting rifles.


To Fletcher’s dismay, her only ally might be her boss’s insufferably gorgeous son, Waylon Cartwright. Despite their hostile history, Fletcher is at least 80 percent sure he won’t try to kill her this week. Plus, his experience on the island might come in handy while they fend off lions and tigers and…marketing executives? Oh my.

While Fletcher battles her own ambitions and her unexpected attraction to Waylon, her power-hungry, bloodthirsty colleagues will do anything to stop them from escaping with their lives. Everyone knows the media industry is cutthroat, but in this safari party, it’s never been more true.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:


Photo Credit:  © Rachel Moore


Rachel Moore is the author of high-stakes, genre-blending novels.


She currently lives in Tennessee with her husband and two cats she’s violently allergic to. (The cats, not the husband.)


On the rare occasion she isn’t writing happy endings, you can find her collecting dictionaries, drinking entirely too much coffee, and drifting through the library stacks.


**PHOTO AND AUTHOR INFORMATION TAKEN 
FROM THE PUBLISHER'S WEBSITE**

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Mailbox Monday - 5/25/2026

  

BOOKMAIL THAT ARRIVED THIS WEEK.

WHAT ARRIVED FOR YOU?

Mailbox Monday is a gathering place for readers to share the books that came in their mailbox during the last week. 

Mailbox Monday is now hosted by Vicki!!

LOVE the covers this week!!

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On Monday, May 18, I received:

1.  THE UNDERCOVER BOOKSHOP by Katherine Reay, courtesy of Angela Melamud, Independent Book Publicist, Harper Muse, and Netgalley.

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On Thursday, May 21, I received:

1.  THE BOOKSHOP WOMAN by Nanako Hanada, courtesy of Isabel DaSilva, Senior Marketing Manager of Dutton, Plume, Tiny Reparation Books | Penguin Random House.

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On Friday, May 22, I received:

1.  SUMMER AT THE FRENCH BAKERY by Jo Thomas, courtesy of Tina Joell, US Publicity Manager of Harriman House & Pan Macmillan.

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It's Monday!! What Are YOU Reading? - 5/25/2026

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I hope you had a great reading week.
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This is a weekly meme hosted by Kathryn at BOOK DATE!

Post the books completed, the books you are currently reading, and the books you hope to finish at some point.
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Books Completed:

SUMMER AT THE FRENCH BAKERY by Jo Thomas - review will be on June 4, 2026.

A lovely, lovely uplifting read.  

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WHISPER CREEK by Allison Brennan - review will be on June 24, 2026.

Ohhhh...it's so good!!

Has the signature tension we can expect from Allison Brennan. 

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WORSE THAN STRANGERS by Kyleigh Leddy - spotlight will also be on June 23, 2026.

Love the cover.  Didn't connect with the storyline.

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IT COULD HAVE BEEN HER by Lisa Jewell - spotlight will be on June 23, 2026.

Disappointed - it is very confusing.

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DEATH WAS NOT ON THE GUEST LIST by Jenni L. Walsh - spotlight will be on June 20, 2026.

Not enjoying the read so I will do a spotlight.

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SUMMER'S NEVER OVER by Darby Bozeman - spotlight will be on June 18, 2026.

Not enjoyable for me - doing a spotlight instead of a review.

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LOST IN THE SUMMER OF '69 by Eliza Knight - review will be on June 11, 2026.

Fun and nostalgic - great characters and storyline.

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BEACH THRILLER by Jamie Day - review will be on June 9, 2026.

Ohhhhh...a good one!!  Not scary, just good.

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THE LAST TIME WE DROWNED by Saratoga Schaefer - spotlight will be on June 8, 2026.

Very intense - thus the spotlight.

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THE RAINY DAY BOOKSHOP by RaeAnne Thayne - review will be on June 6, 2026.

A lovely read.

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THE BRUNSWICK by Callie Murray - review will be on June 6, 2026.

Excellent historical fiction about The Kindertransport.

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MARION by Leah Rowan - review will be on June 3, 2025.

Oh...this is a good one!!

Marion isn't the "real" you - she comes out at times and does things that shouldn't be done!!

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ROAD TRIP by Mary Kay Anderson - review will be on June 2, 2026.

Another fun read!! 

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THE WINDSOR AFFAIR by Melanie Benjamin - spotlight will be on June 2, 2025.

Too many royal names - too confusing about who was who and what was going on.  

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THE BURNING SIDE by Sarah Damoff - review is in the book's title.

I finished this book, but it wasn't a favorite for me.

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A SPRINKLE OF SWEET SEREDIPITY - review is in the book's title.

LOVE her books.  Adorable cover, and the book is simply wonderful - great characters and heartwarming.

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GOOD JOY, BAD JOY by Mikki Brammer - review is in the book's title.

I enjoyed her other book THE COLLECTED REGRETS OF CLOVER, and this book is just as good.

DO NOT MISS THIS ONE - it is heartwarming and cozy!!

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THE HOPE KEEPER by Heather Webb - review is in the book's title.

Always an enjoyable read by Ms. Webb - and look at that gorgeous cover!!

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THE ANNIVERSARY by Alex Finlay - review is in the book's title.

Oh yes...typical Alex Finlay - tension and fantastic.

Saw him in person at an event in Pittsburgh.

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THE MAY HOUSE by Jillian Cantor - review is in the book's title.

Enjoyable read - sisters making memories!!

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THE PARISIAN CHAPTER by Janet Skeslien Charles  - spotlight is in the book's title.

Wasn't catching my interest.

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A LITTLE BIT BAD by Cassandra Neyenesch - spotlight is in the book's title.

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Book Currently Reading:

THE NEIGHBORS ARE WATCHING by Aggie Blum Thompson - review will be on June 30, 2026.

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Books Up Next:

THE CALAMITY CLUB by Kathryn Stockett - review will be on a future date.

Sounds good, but putting this on hold for now - it is 600+ pages.

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THE HOUSEWIFE by Natalie Barelli - review will be on July 1, 2026.

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MOST ARDENTLY YOURS by Freya Sampson - review will be on July 7, 2026.

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PRETTY DEAD THINGS by Kelsey Cox - review will be on July 8, 2026.

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THE WEDDING WEEK by Aisha Saeed - review will be on July 11, 2026.

THE RAINY DAY BOOKSHOP by RaeAnne Thayne - review will be on June 6, 2026.

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THE ARTFUL ANNA HARRIS by Tracy Maton - review will be on July 3, 2026.

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THE HALF LIFE by Rachel Beanland - review will be on July 14, 2026.

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THE SINS OF SUMMER DAUGHTERS by Lo Patrick - review will be on July 15, 2026.

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THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING by Lisa Scottoline - review will be on July 18, 2026.

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THE STORY KEEPER by Kelly Rimmer - review will be on July 21, 2026.

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MEET IN PARIS by Kristin Harmel - review will be on July 28, 2028.

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BUYER BEWARE by Catherine Ryan Howard - review will be on July 29, 2026.

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THE MORTAL ENEMY MURDER CLUB by Gloria Chao - review will be on July 30, 2026.

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THE WHISPER by Chelsea Iversen - review will be on July 31, 2026.

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THE WOMEN IN WHITE by Sarah Pekkanen - review will be on August 4, 2026.

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WHEN LEMONS GIVE YOU LIFE by Anna Johnston - review will be on August 5, 2026.

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THE MATCHMAKER'S COTTAGE by Kat Sloane - review will be on August 12, 2026.

LOVE the cover!!

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HOW TO FIND ROMANCE IN A BOOKSHOP by Poppy Alexander - review will be on August 18, 2026.

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A FINE LAYER OF DUST by Barbara Conrey - review will be on September 1, 2026.

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THE MYSTIC AND THE MISSING GIRL by Vikki VanSickle - review will be on September 8, 2026.

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I'LL BE WATCHING YOU by Allison Brennan - review will be on September 15, 2026.

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THE BOOKSHOP WOMAN by Nanako Hanada - review will be on June 16, 2026.

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THE MEMORY OF BORROWED BOOKS by Meg Anderson - review will be on October 6, 2026.

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THE UNDERCOVER BOOKSHOP by Katherine Reay - review will be on October 7, 2026.

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THE STORY BAKER by Carsten Henn - review will be on October 13, 2026.

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PEREGRINE HILL by Nina De Gramont - review will be on November 11, 2026.

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THE BUREAU OF UNKNOWN FATES by Gaëlle Nohant - review will be on December 8, 2026.

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MURDER UNABRIDGED by P. J. Nelson - review will be on December 1, 2026.

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