Love, Die, Neighbor: The Prequel to the Kiki Lowenstein Mystery Series (Can be read as a stand-alone.)

Life took an unexpected turn for Kiki Lowenstein when an impulsive college night resulted in an unplanned pregnancy. George Lowenstein married her, but years later, Kiki still feels the weight of that beginning. Now a young mother in a suburban St. Louis home, she has the life she was supposed to want, but lacks the connection she truly craves. Determined to reinvent herself, Kiki launches "Operation Make New Friends" in her upscale neighborhood. However, fitting in proves difficult and dangerous. When a neighbor's suspicious accident turns deadly, Kiki becomes the prime suspect. With help from Mert "Got Dirt?" Chambers, a housecleaner, a kindhearted neighbor, and a black cat, Kiki investigates the mystery surrounding her. As suspicion mounts and danger increases, she must uncover the truth while protecting her family. This cozy mystery serves as the prequel to the Kiki Lowenstein Mystery Series and can be read as a standalone. It features an amateur detective, small-town secrets, and humor alongside suspense.