She’s a quirky children’s book author. He’s a homicide detective who prefers silence. What could go wrong?
“Jones’ writing style is unique: a strong dose of noir balanced with humor and witty dialogue.”
– Midwest Book Review
She’s a quirky children’s book author. He’s a homicide detective who prefers silence. What could go wrong?
Nell Whitby is starting fresh in New Orleans—sketching tourists, dodging the past, and living the dream of publishing her veggie-themed, Alphonse the Artichoke picture books. But when she crashes into a carjacking in progress (on a bike, no less) and accidentally saves a handsome off-duty detective, her quiet life turns explosively loud.
Detective Alex Baker has two goals: solve murders and avoid anything that screams “family.” But when bullets start flying, mobsters start dying, and a certain eccentric redhead keeps ending up in danger, Alex realizes he might be falling for the one woman guaranteed to complicate everything.
Caught in a whirlwind of secrets, hitmen, and unexpected kisses, can Nell and Alex survive the chaos long enough to find their own happy ending?
Relatively Risky is the first laugh-out-loud, heart-racing adventure in The Big Uneasy romantic suspense series by USA Today bestselling author Pauline Baird Jones.
👉 If you love lovable chaos, sizzling clean romance, and offbeat heroines who hit back—start reading today!
What others have to say:
“A fun, cozy mystery I couldn’t put down—with constant excitement and a dash of romance.”
“Jones blends romantic suspense and cozy mystery into a fast-paced, twisty, and hilarious ride.”
“The characters are quirky, the setting is rich, and the story is just plain addictive.”
“This is a ridiculously great book—funny, weird, and completely unforgettable.”
“If romantic suspense in the Big Easy sounds good, Relatively Risky is your next must-read.”
“Humorous dialogue, lovable characters, and evil villains make this a can’t-put-down read.”
“Fast-paced (but not exhausting), funny, and full of romantic sizzle that won’t make you blush.”
“This book is a wild romp from beginning to end—I MUST read the next one!”
“With witty dialogue and strong noir flavor, Jones creates a unique voice that’s hard to resist.”
“You can smell the beignets and feel the bullets fly in this New Orleans-set romantic mystery.”
“Perfect for fans of clean romance, quirky characters, and thrilling plots with heart.”
“The heroine’s veggie-obsessed imagination is oddly charming and totally original.”
“Smart writing, sharp humor, and a genuinely good guy hero—yes please!”
“Part mystery, part romance, part chaos—this book has all the things I love.”
“Packed with surprises, secrets, mob mayhem, and one very swoony cop.”
“A stellar kickoff to a series I want to binge—starting with Alex and Nell’s story.”
“From a bike-riding heroine to mafia secrets, this story is bonkers in the best way.”
“The Big Uneasy is the perfect name for this deliciously offbeat series.”
“Equal parts suspenseful, sweet, and side-splittingly funny.”
“Pauline Baird Jones nails the romantic suspense genre—with brains, heart, and a killer sense of humor.”