Wedding Bride and Doom: A Wedding Planner Mystery by Mary Karnes Published by Level Best Books on August 22, 2023
Genres: Cozy Mystery
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Find the Author: Website, Goodreads, AmazonCalifornia wedding planner, Kate Ludlow, moves back home to New England after her marriage implodes. In tow is her teen daughter Ellis, unhappy and nervous about the move. Suddenly, Kate’s responsible for turning her part-time wedding planner gig into a full-time business. Kate’s off to a good start, too, when she books the society wedding of the year. The prosperity of her business is dependent on the success of Marcy Simpson’s wedding. The joy of an unlimited wedding business is intoxicating. But when Kate’s best florist is murdered, her focus changes from pulling off the year’s most glamourous wedding, to saving her own skin—for Kate’s suspect number one for the murder. Further complicating her life, Kate’s old high school flame, Brian McAllister, is the police detective assigned to the murder case. The spark is definitely not gone from their connection, as they have unfinished feelings. Throw in a scavenger hunt for an antique missing family ring, the job transfer of Kate’s ex to New England, and quirky and endearing townsfolk, Kate has more than she can handle—almost.
My Thoughts
I was drawn into the plot by the compelling narrative and fantastic dialogue. The plot of the novel was intriguing, and the characters were appealing. In the future, I will read more works by this author.
Thank you to NetGalley and Level Best Books for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.
About Mary Karnes
Hi, I’m Mary Karnes, a mother of four, grandmother of four and a wedding planner. Oh…I also write mysteries about a wedding planner!
