Instead of trying to find your perfect match in a dating app, we bring you the “Author-Reader Match” where we introduce you to authors you may fall in love with. It’s our great pleasure to present Kieran Scott!   Writes: Kieran Scott writes twisty mysteries that take place in aspirational settings and often feature rich people behaving badly. If you love short, snappy chapters with cliffhangers galore, these books are for you. Must love surprises, too. The twists just keep on coming.   About: This New York Times bestselling author of YA fiction is now all grown up and writing for adults. Kieran loves flawed characters who know what they want, but often make huge mistakes trying to get it. A mother of two humans and one dog, Kieran binge watches classic WB and CW shows, is addicted to Food Network, loves to bake (but hates to decorate what she bakes), lifts lots of weights and does lots of cardio. She also loves movie theater popcorn, watching football and hockey, playing board games (though her family refuses to play her in Scrabble) and—shocker—reading.   My ideal reader for PEOPLE WILL TALK loves: Gasp-worthy twists that make your jaw drop Tons…

As summer heats up, so does the suspense in Kieran Scott’s latest thriller, PEOPLE WILL TALK. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Cape May, this gripping novel unravels the dark undercurrents of a seemingly perfect wedding day. Scott masterfully weaves together themes of betrayal, ambition, and loyalty, exploring the complexities of human nature when pushed to its limits. With three women at the center of a murder investigation, the story delves into class dynamics, social media influence, and the lengths people will go to protect their reputations. Whether you’re a fan of psychological suspense or simply love a good page-turner, you won’t want to miss this revealing conversation with one of today’s most captivating authors.   Jennifer Vido: The story revolves around a wedding gone wrong. What drew you to explore the darker side of what’s typically seen as a joyous occasion? Kieran Scott: Honestly, whenever I’m doing something fun or joyous, I can’t seem to stop myself from imagining something going drastically wrong or wondering about potential dark backstories around what’s going on around me. Usually these are just fleeting thoughts that I immediately let go, but I attended a surprise wedding a few years ago and found myself…