The Princess and the P.I.
$35.30
- Paperback
480 pages
- Release Date
21 October 2025
Summary
Fiona Addai is ready to set her plan in motion. To honor the anniversary of her brother’s death, she’s going to steal back his brilliant invention from the ruthless corporation that stole and claimed it as their own. As a famed Reddit detective known as @Princess_PI, Fiona has used her online connections and sleuthing skills to time every step down to the minute. But with one disastrous misstep, instead of getting justice, Fiona finds herself accused of murder.
Maurice Bennett is no s…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593817360 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0593817362 |
| Author: | Nikki Payne |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 480 |
| Release Date: | 21 October 2025 |
| Weight: | 359g |
| Dimensions: | 203mm x 131mm |
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Critics Review
“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
About The Author
Nikki Payne
Nikki Payne is a curious tech anthropologist asking the right questions to deliver better digital services by day. By night, she dreams of ways to subvert canon literature. She’s a member of Smut U, a premium feminist writing collective, and a cat lady with no cats.
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