The Perks of Meddling is the newest installment in the Sidekick's Survival Guide. Readers find Elliot Ransom, PI, on her second case. Only this one is off the books. After being turned down by her agency, Elliot agrees to help a girl track down her sister who has gone missing. I can usually somewhat guess who is behind the crime, but Ms. Barritt got me this time. I totally didn't see this one coming.

In addition to the case, readers also get to know Michael (her partner at the agency) and Officer Hunter a little better. Two fabulous guys, who will end up her love interest? Elliot is also still on the hunt for information on what really happened with her father's death. I am very much looking forward to the rest of the series and answers to these questions and many more.

I guess technically you could read this as a standalone. However, you will be missing a good bit of background info from The Art of Eavesdropping. Do yourself a favor and start with that one if you haven't already had the pleasure of reading that one.

I was given a copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own. ( )