Reading order#
| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
Buy on Amazon |
| 1 |
A Plus One for Murder |
2021 |
Laura Bradford |
Buy |
| 2 |
A Perilous Pal |
2022 |
Laura Bradford |
Buy |
The Friend for Hire Mystery series follows Emma Westlake, who offers herself as a professional companion and plus-one for events. Her business introduces her to clients from all walks of life, and when murder enters the picture, her position as a paid friend gives her unique access to suspects and clues.
Laura Bradford launched this series in 2021, adding another distinctive amateur sleuth to her catalog. The professional friend premise provides natural mystery setups as Emma accompanies clients to events and gatherings where danger lurks beneath the social surface.
Frequently Asked Questions
What order should I read the Friend for Hire books?
Read them in publication order: A Plus One for Murder (2021) followed by A Perilous Pal (2022). The series follows the same protagonist through connected cases.
What is the Friend for Hire series about?
The series follows Emma Westlake, who runs a business as a professional friend and companion for hire. When her clients keep ending up connected to murders, Emma finds herself investigating alongside her unusual job.
Is this series similar to Laura Bradford's other mysteries?
Like her other cozy mysteries, the Friend for Hire series features an amateur sleuth with an unusual profession. The professional friend premise gives Emma access to different social situations where mysteries unfold.