Jen (Christie Leverette), a queen of bestselling romantic thrillers, thinks she’s just plotting her next book during a peaceful island retreat. But when a real-life mystery unfolds with a cast of suspiciously charming and dangerously attractive strangers, she discovers the line between her fiction and her reality has vanished. Suddenly, the steamy love interests, shady neighbors, and shocking twists are all too real, and the final chapter might be her own.

This deliciously suspenseful LMN original features a perfect ensemble of rising stars, each embodying a classic trope from Jen’s own novels. They’ll keep you guessing until the very last second about who is a love interest, who is a red herring, and who is a cold-blooded killer hiding behind a perfect smile.

A Beach Read Murder cast real names

1: Christie Leverette as JEN

Christie Leverette steps into the pivotal role of Jen, the clever but vulnerable novelist who finds herself trapped inside her own genre. Leverette masterfully portrays a woman whose imagination is her greatest asset and her biggest curse, as she struggles to separate her writer’s intuition from paralyzing paranoia. Watch for the subtle ways she studies everyone around her, mentally cataloging their traits for a future character.

Leverette’s performance is a journey from controlled author to frantic final girl. Her chemistry with every character crackles with possibility—is he the hero or the villain? Her arc forces her to transition from crafting plots from a safe distance to using her own narrative skills to survive, proving that the pen is mightier than the sword only if you can outsmart a killer.

2: Rob Mayes as LOGAN

Rob Mayes (Country Crush, The Birthday Cake) is the quintessential LMN leading man, oozing the kind of charm that makes him the prime candidate for either a whirlwind romance or a deadly secret. As Logan, he is the island’s handyman or bartender—the ruggedly handsome local who seems to show up exactly when Jen needs him. Mayes deploys his signature smolder with expert precision.

The brilliance of Mayes’ performance lies in its delicious ambiguity. Is his character’s protectiveness genuine, or is it a controlling maneuver? Every helpful gesture and smoldering glance is a clue, and Mayes keeps the audience (and Jen) perpetually off-balance, wondering if they should trust him or run from him.

3: Rachel Turner as CARLY

Rachel Turner brings a vibrant, possibly mischievous energy as Carly, likely a fellow vacationer or a friendly local. She could be the new confidante Jen desperately needs or a rival with her own hidden agenda. Turner’s performance will keep you questioning whether her offers of help are sincere or a carefully laid trap.

4: Aviva Sevilla as DEVIN

Aviva Sevilla embodies the role of Devin, a character whose name suggests a modern, savvy edge. She could be Jen’s editor checking in, a nosy journalist, or a social media influencer documenting the island’s happenings. Sevilla’s character adds a layer of contemporary tension, connecting Jen’s secluded nightmare to the outside world.

5: Matt Fling as PAYSON

Matt Fling plays Payson, a name that evokes preppy, old-money elegance. He is undoubtedly the wealthy, perhaps arrogant, island homeowner or vacationer who looks down on everyone else. Fling will excel at portraying the kind of character you love to suspect—smug, entitled, and with plenty to lose.

6: Juliette Cecile as SUSANNAH

Juliette Cecile takes on the role of Susannah, a name with classic, graceful connotations. She is likely the elegant, enigmatic matriarch of the island community, the keeper of its darkest secrets. Cecile’s performance will be layered with a polite, yet deeply intimidating, sophistication.

7: Alyssa Renee Olson as NORA

Alyssa Renee Olson appears as Nora, potentially a sweet-natured innkeeper or shop owner. But in true LMN fashion, her kindly demeanor might be the perfect disguise for a much more calculating and dangerous personality. Olson will master the art of the unsuspecting smile.

8: Colton Tapp as ROMAN

Colton Tapp embodies Roman, a name that promises intensity and drama. He is the brooding, intense figure on the island—an artist, a writer, or a recluse who views Jen’s presence as an intrusion. Tapp’s character is a powder keg of potential motive and seething resentment.

9: Maya Brim as PORTIA

Maya Brim plays Portia, a name that suggests intelligence and perhaps a theatrical flair. She could be a sophisticated rival author, a cunning lawyer, or a figure from Jen’s past who just “happens” to be on the same island. Brim’s role is all about sharp wit and hidden daggers.

10: Yves-Marc Cinevert as POLICE

Yves-Marc Cinevert brings authority to the role of the local police officer. He represents the cold dose of reality in Jen’s fictional nightmare. However, on a remote island, can even the law be trusted? His character’s skepticism of the “hysterical novelist” could be a major obstacle for Jen.

This summer, the hottest read is a matter of life and death.
Don’t miss the premiere of A Beach Read Murder on LMN, August 29, 2025.