The Princess and the P.I.

“Original and utterly enthralling… Hard-boiled isn’t a tone many romances aim for, so when one comes along that does it this well, it’s worth shouting about.”—New York Times

“Payne weaves sharp social commentary on religion, gender and race into a whip-smart mystery, while delivering a romance that smolders with vulnerability and trust.”—Seattle Times

“[A] sparkling tale of romantic suspense… Payne skillfully plants red herrings throughout the intriguing mystery while developing the believable romance between her complex Black leads. Readers will be hooked.”—Publishers Weekly

“I’m in love with Fiona Addai – she shines in Nikki Payne’s The Princess and the P.I.. This story has it all: the call for justice, escaping cults, disappointing family, and a heroine who’s worth rooting for. Crossing my fingers that I’ll get to see Fiona sleuthing her way around DMV again!”—Rachel Howzell Hall, New York Times bestselling author of What Fire Brings

“Watch out Phillip Marlowe because Fiona and Maurice have arrived. Nikki Payne is in her mystery bag and I am a fan! The Princess and the P.I. is a twisty romance with a noir-ish flair that had me reading well into the night. Nikki Payne’s iconic humor, unforgettable characters and sharp cultural commentary truly shine in this ambitious slow-burn romance.”—Adriana Herrera, USA Today bestselling author of A Tropical Rebel Gets the Duke

“Nikki Payne was already an insta-buy author for me, but she’s cemented herself as a forever fave with The Princess and the P.I.! Her trademark blend of wit, spice, and vulnerability gets kicked up a notch by adding mystery to the mix and I couldn’t get enough… Pick this book up immediately!”—Mia P. Manansala, award-winning author of Guilt and Ginataan

“Nikki Payne’s books are always a good time, and The Princess and the P.I. is no exception. Equal parts thrilling suspense and steamy romance, this’ll have readers hooked from page one.”—Elise Bryant, author of It’s Elementary