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Gabby Greene Knows Whodunit

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🎧 Listened in audio 📢 Narrated by Mia Hutchinson Shaw ⏱ Duration: 10 hours 🏷️ Publisher: Hachette Audio & Forever 📅 Release Date: January 20, 2026 🎁 Audio ARC provided by NetGalley

Immediately after finishing book one, I jumped straight into the ARC for Gabby Green Knows Whodunit, and honestly? Zero regrets. Gabby is now almost trained (which mostly means she can complete a mission without accidentally harming her coworkers) and she and Markus are sent undercover to investigate a cult. A cult. On a beach. With unlimited mocktails, perfect weather, a luxury suite, and a fake engagement. I mean… what more could a woman ask for? (Aside from the whole dangerous undercover operation part.)

This sequel is just as hilarious, fast-paced, and ridiculously entertaining as the first book. I couldn’t put it down and finished the entire audiobook in one day, which is both a compliment and a complaint, because when it ended, I was genuinely upset. What am I supposed to do without Gabby Greene in my life now?

Sam Tschida has this rare knack for balancing humor and heart without tipping too far in either direction. Gabby’s voice feels so real with equal parts frazzled mom, reluctant spy, and woman who secretly deserves a vacation. The flirtation with Markus is swoon-worthy (the slow burn is real), but the family threads make the story glow: her kids growing more suspicious by the day, and her grandmother... oh my, can we all aspire to be that woman someday? She’s wise, fearless, and the chaos anchor Gabby desperately needs. Sure, there are a few family members I could happily never encounter again—but alas, we don’t get to choose our relatives, and Gabby’s chaos wouldn’t be half as entertaining without them.

Mia Hutchinson Shaw’s narration brings every hilarious inner monologue and awkward romantic moment to life. If you liked the first book, you’ll fall head over heels for this one. And Sam Tschida, please, I beg you, don’t make us wait too long for book three. Gabby Greene missions should be an annual event.

Would I Recommend It? Absolutely. If you loved Finlay Donovan Is Killing It, enjoy cozy mysteries with romantic tension, or want a fast, funny audiobook that delivers both laughs and heart, this needs to be on your TBR. This one’s the perfect blend of cozy mystery, romantic comedy, and spy shenanigans. It’s warm, witty, and as binge-worthy as your favorite TV romcom. Sam Tschida has created something genuinely special with Gabby Greene, and this sequel proves it’s not a one-book wonder. Add this to your TBR, mark your calendar, and please, someone gently remind Sam Tschida that we need book three soon.

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