Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Potting Shed Mystery #3

by Marty Wingate

Is Pru finally about to get her happy ever after?

Her handsome detective boyfriend just got down on one knee. And now she’s headed to Edinburgh to start work on a project at the Royal Botanic Gardens. It’ll only be for a few months. Then Pru will be back in the arms of her beau. Or so she thinks . . .

But then one of Pru’s new colleagues is found dead. Poor old Iain’s been conked on the head with a rock and dumped in the Water of Leith. Mrs Murchie next door is the one to find him. Out looking for her pampered Siamese cat, Prumper, she gets the fright of her life at the river’s edge.

Any one of the Garden staff could be guilty. But the police have just one suspect in their sights — Pru herself!

Pru thought wedding planning was torture — wrangling with a diva organist and formidable Madame Fiona, the last word in bridal couture — but now the clock is ticking to catch the real killer and clear her name.

Unless this bride wants to walk down the aisle in handcuffs . . .

Genres: Mystery, Cozy Mystery, Cozy, Fiction, Audiobook, Scotland, Romance

294 pages, Paperback

First published August 4, 2015

About the author

USA Today best-selling author Marty Wingate writes The First Edition Library series (Berkley) set in Bath, England, about the curator of a collection of books from the Golden Age of Mystery. Book one, The Bodies in the Library, concerns murder among an Agatha Christie fan-fiction writing group, and in book two, Murder Is a Must (October 2020), an exhibition manager is found dead at the bottom of a spiral staircase. Marty also writes historical fiction: Glamour Girls (Alcove Press, January 2021) follows Spitfire pilot Rosalie Wright through both the physical and emotional dangers of the Second World War. Marty writes two further mystery series: the Potting Shed books (Alibi) feature Pru Parke, a middle-aged American gardener transplanted from Texas to England, and the Birds of a Feather series (Alibi) follows Julia Lanchester, bird lover, who runs a tourist office in a Suffolk village.
Marty prefers on-the-ground research whenever possible, and so she and her husband regularly travel to England and Scotland, where she can be found tracing the steps of her characters, stopping for tea and a slice of Victoria sponge in a café, or enjoying a swift half in a pub.

Reviews

[Kav · Rating 5 out of 5]

Second time round and just as delightful!

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Bwahahaha! The ending of this book is fabulous! And so Pru. :-) I've really grown to love these characters and I absolutely love the romance angle. A great garden mystery, this time set in Edinburgh and so many intriguing and quirky characters to sort through for suspects. The perfect armchair sleuthing cozy...if you like romance. :-)

[Susan Foulkes · Rating 5 out of 5]

How wonderful to be reunited with Pru and Christopher!

The setting this time is Edinburgh where Pru takes a break from physical gardening to authenticate a journal written (allegedly) by Menzies.
This was my cue to do some research!

One of the things I love about this series is that I'm constantly learning gardening history...as a non-gardener I find it fascinating.

Of course Pru being Pru, the story would not be complete without a murder!
This time it is an annoying colleague and Pru comes under suspicion.

There are lots of twists in the story and plenty of red herrings to keep you guessing. This time I did have a sneaking suspicion I knew whodunnit!

Pru, of course, is almost murdered herself....Christopher to the rescue!

The humour in the novel comes from a series of ever more surreal wedding dress fittings and the search for the perfect venue....Christopher finally summoned up the courage to propose.


No plot spoilers from me...just a recommendation to read the novel....it's a perfect summer read for relaxing.....preferably in the garden with a glass of wine to hand!

[Anissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another fun installment to the series but I do have to admit that I really felt the gardening element to the story was missed. Pru in a research assignment started off interesting but quickly became tedious. Granted, it was the direct path to the murder mystery but that didn't make the setting any more appealing for me. Pru needs to be in a garden somewhere doing something with flora. I don't know the first thing about gardening but I do find that aspect of the series to be a major draw for me. Still, I enjoyed the mystery. The victim was one that, while they didn't deserve the end they met, was such that they made it clear why they weren't deeply & widely mourned once they were dispatched. Oddly, I figured out the killer this time very quickly but I just didn't believe I was correct so it was a nice surprise ultimately, to find that I had been. I very much enjoyed following Pru and Christopher's wedding plans. It was nice to see all the people heard about over the course of the first two books, show up in this one. Marcus was a surprise for Pru and me as well. I enjoyed finding out more about Jo's husband and the ups and downs of Pru and Christopher's planning from wedding dress to church. I never doubted it would all come together in the end no matter what tried to intervene and I was very satisfied with the culmination. I have really enjoyed the evolution of Pru and Christopher's relationship and think it'll be nice to follow them as a married couple living in the same place 24/7. I really liked that Christopher was willing to transfer to wherever Pru's work took her. I can't wait to read about their adventures in Hampshire. I'd recommend this installment definitely and will absolutely continue with the series.

I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

[Kari · Rating 3 out of 5]

Definitely not my favorite of the series. It was longer than it needed to be and took too long to get to the point. I listened to the audio-book and kept zoning out. I did finish it because I liked the scenes with Pru and Christopher. Although Pru's ignorance about what goes into a wedding was annoying. Given her age, I had a hard time buying it. I will continue with the series though.

[Suzanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you, Alibi/Random House, for providing me with a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I had a smashing time reading this mystery, and particularly discovering another "cozy mystery" series that I enjoy. There is the sense that this is the second book in the series but I wasn't sure. The reason I mention that is because there are several references in the book to a murder case that was resolved by Pru, the main character in this book. In fact, during the process of solving the previous case she met her fiancé, Christopher Pearse.

I found the ages of the main characters to be refreshing although others may not agree with me. Fifty-something, Pru Parke, has never been married, is a Dallas Texas transplant living in London and a master gardener, when she meets British police investigator Christopher Pearse. Reference is made to their six months of bliss together when they were not working and free to live in place to place in England, culminating in the coastal town of Cornwall where Christoper proposes to Pru. Before the wedding Pru must fulfill her obligation to an assignment at Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh, Scotland. Christopher, ending his leave from the police job, will return to his police work in London.

Pru's best friend Jo has suggested the services of her estranged husband/minister, Alan, to marry Pru and Christopher. Alan runs a homeless shelter in Edinburgh and is disenchanted with the Church.

Pru's position at the Royal Botanic Garden is to authenticate the botanical information within the recently found journal pages of an 18th century botanist, Menzies. Menzies journeyed from Hawaii with samples of plants and was credited with introducing unusual varieties to Scotland.

However, Iain Blackwell also works at the gardens and his credentials are more impressive than Pru's. Pru tries to get to the bottom of the mystery over why she was hired to do a job that Iain was a natural for. Iain's jealousy of the selection of Pru is no secret to anyone working with them.

Before long, Pru's cheating ex-lover, Marcus, shows up from Dallas to work at the Gardens -- the very same place Pru is working. They had worked together in Dallas at the arboretum, and a nasty meeting takes place between them, followed up by Pru's determination to avoid Marcus.

Jo hires the reknowned Madame Fiona to design Pru's wedding gown but when Pru goes for a fitting she discovers what is supposed to be an original creation designed with her in mind. However, what it looks like is something Little Bo Peep would wear.

Iain turns up dead from a suspicious drowning accident and before she knows it Pru is being questioned by the police as a suspect. Christopher arrives and uses his influence to help clear Pru. But there are other forces at work clearing Pru's name from the murder, only those forces don't become obvious until the end of the book.

The book is peopled with solid characters -- ones I truly liked and cared about. There's Jo's estranged husband Alan, a disillusioned priest who left the Church and runs a shelter for homeless men. Will he be up to performing the ceremony?

Christopher is not only strong and protective of Pru, but he is sexy and very manly.

Jo, Pru's best friend seems to always know what is best for Pru. And Pru's wedding is indeed an unusual, but "perfect" affair.

While Pru and Christopher (mostly long-distance) attempt to work with the local authorities to solve the mystery of Iain's death, the truth evolves about why Pru was selected for this position. Meanwhile, lots of fun and vivid Scottish settings thrilled me.

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you enjoy gardening, reading cozies with a touch of mystery,
murder, and romance with forthcoming wedding plans, this is
the book for you!!!
This is the third book in A Potting Shed Mystery series but can
be read as a stand alone. It is easy to follow as the author
presents the past and present in an effortlessly manner.
The characters are all well defined. Each adds their own flavor
to the story.
There are many twist, turns and surprises throughout the story.
Pru Parke is on a three month assignment. She is authenticating
a journal that had been missing. The supposed author of the
journal was Archibald Menzies who was an 18th century
botanist. Pru is working at the Royal Botanic Garden in
Edinburgh.
While there, Pru is also planning her wedding to
DCI Christopher Pearse. Her encounters with the wedding
dress designer are a hoot!! Add a former boyfriend, an irritating
rival, an oversweet, over helpful assistant plus her friend’s
estrange husband who is a priest, a boss who is evasive, a
female police detective plus more. You need to read to meet
all the others.
Very enjoyable cozy with some plant history included. You will
definitely want to read.
Thanks to Net Gallery and Alibi for the eBook. My opinion is my own.

[Deb · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is book #3 in the Potting Shed Mystery series which is a fun little cozy mystery series set with 50-something Pru Parke continues to build her name in Britain's gardening world while solving the mysteries and crimes that seem to turn up wherever she is. In this book, Pru takes a three-month research post at the The Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh, Scotland, hoping to publish a career-defining paper about the work, determining the authenticity of the journal of a 18th-century botanist and explorer. Although the job separates her again from DCI Christopher Pearse, it is a welcome distraction from the planning of their wedding, which Pru discovers is not one of her strengths. When a colleague she argued with turns up dead, Pru joins the list of suspects and finds herself working to discover who the killer is.

If you have not read any of this series, I suggest you start with the first book, The Garden Plot, to get the back story on Pru and her friends. It's a fun and enjoyable series, even if you are not a gardener or have much knowledge. I walk away learning a little gardening history and practice with each book. Being that it is a cozy mystery, there were no big surprises in the solving of the crime--I generally find myself "telling" Pru who it is early on--but the story and characters are engaging. I love the relationship between Pru and Christopher and it looks like the next book at least will have them spending more time together as a couple.

A quick, easy and entertaining read.

Note: I was given a ARC of this book via NetGalley, in return for an honest review. I was not compensated for the review and my thoughts and feelings about the book are my own.

[Kathy Martin · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a busy time for Pru Parke. She has just accepted the proposal of Detective Chief Inspector Christopher Pearse and is planning a wedding. She has also taken a short term job at the Royal Botanic Garden in Edinburgh while Christopher remains in London. Pru's job is to authenticate a journal supposedly written by botanist and explorer Archibald Menzies. She is fascinated and has visions of writing a definitive article about the journal and about Menzies. She isn't expecting a boss who seems to be hiding from her, a rival who can't understand how she got the job, and a gardener who doesn't seem to know much about gardening but who shows up everywhere Pru goes.

When the rival is found dead in suspicious circumstances, Pru is a suspect and has to begin investigating a number of suspicious people to clear her name. Of course, she is also planning a wedding and it seems that everyone she interviews also has something to contribute to her wedding plans. Besides the tension of finding out who the murderer was, we have some funny moments regarding the wedding plans. From the fashion designer who is supposed to be creating her wedding gown to the Scottish equivalent of getting married in Vegas by Elvis to the police detective who is planning her own wedding, Pru has her hands full.

This was an excellent cozy mystery with wonderful, engaging characters. I like that Pru and Christopher are older. It was realistic to see them making compromises for their new relationship but it was also nice seeing that they were set enough in their lives that they had more financial freedom to make those choices.

Fans of cozy mysteries and gardening will enjoy this one.

[Linda Baker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Transplanted Texan Pru Parke finds herself in a very different situation after her successful gig at Primrose House (The Red Book of Primrose House). Not only is she inundated with offers, but she has also had a marriage proposal from Chief Inspector Christopher Pearse of the London Met. The two have taken a six-month leave together and decide to get married after Pru's three-month engagement at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Pru has been hired to authenticate a journal attributed to Archibald Menzies, the eighteenth-century botanist and explorer. After arriving in Edinburgh, she finds herself at loggerheads with a colleague who thinks he should have had the job. He also hints that she is not qualified and got the job through shady means. When the colleague turns up dead after an argument with Pru, she is the logical suspect. The situation becomes complicated by wedding plans gone awry and the presence of an old flame from Texas at the Botanic Garden.

The Potting Shed Mysteries are wonderful reads. Not only do I like Pru and Christopher but the gardening lore and the varied locales are extremely well done. The wedding planning is frequently hilarious and provides a counterpoint to the more serious mystery plot. The only quibble that I have is that the sub-plot about Pru's appointment seemed a bit too convoluted. Otherwise, I find Between a Rock and a Hard Place an almost perfect cozy English mystery and look forward to the next in the series.

Thanks to netgalley.com and Random House Alibi for an advance digital copy in return for an honest review.

RATING= 4 Stars

[Madonna Dolin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a hard book for me to really get into because the intro scene is about finding a body so you know there has been a murder but then the book starts out with Pru and her fiance Christopher on holiday. It was over 30% in the book before the murder occurred and so much that happens in the store doesn't relate to the murder or the investigation of it at all. I would have preferred this to be classified as fiction instead of mystery. The only other issue I had with this book was the volume of characters in it. There were just so many people that I had a hard time keeping straight who was who.
I enjoyed the book once I got over expecting it to be a mystery book. I really like the characters of Pru and Christopher and how they interact with each other and are there for one another. I quite enjoyed the middle age romance story. I liked learning about the history of gardening subjects. I just really wish it was not classed as a mystery. I felt deceived because that opening scene was misleading. The boys in the preview are never heard of again. I dont' think that later on when the murder really occurs, the boys are even mentioned as having found the body.

I received this product in exchange for my honest and unbiased feedback.

[Melodie · Rating 5 out of 5]

For someone who loves to read, there is probably no greater delight than discovering an author heretofore unknown to oneself. I am new to Marty Wingate and this series, and I am delighted and wearing a big smile on my face. I really enjoyed this book--I found myself trying to dig out time just so that I could read it. As someone who loves cozy mysteries and gardening, this book was a perfect match for me.

Pru Parke is an enjoyable protagonist: an American ex-pat botanist who is successfully settling into a new life for herself in Great Britain, complete with new family and friends. She takes a short term assignment in Scotland which shortly lands her in the midst of a murder investigation. There are several subplots that add multiple levels, not to mention red herrings, to the book.

In true cozy fashion, there are a multitude of characters who are not necessarily as they seem. I especially enjoyed the female detective, Tamsin Duncan.
I highly recommend this book. I enjoyed it enough that I am going to purchase the first two books in the series.

I received this book in exchange for an honest review. I did not receive any renumeration nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions expressed are my own.

[Laura Salas · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was so happy to check in with Pru and Christopher again. They feel like old friends--people I would like to spend time with in real life, too.

This is another well-plotted mystery (although I felt the clues to whom the killer was were a bit too obvious), with some history about Archibald Menzies woven throughout. Subplots dealing with wedding planning and the reunion of long-lost family members were entertaining and captivating.

And, adding to the appeal for me was the fact that it was set in Edinburgh, a city I love. I was just there, and if I ever get back there, I'm going to have to visit the Royal Botanic Garden. My family and I did do a bicycle tour along the Waters of Leith just last month, so it was fun (that doesn't sound right, really) to see that used as a crime scene.

All in all, another enjoyable outing, and I look forward to the next one!

[Vicki Jaeger · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second Pru Parke book I've read, and have enjoyed both of them. A little mystery, a lovely romance and wedding in the works, some gardening...who could ask for more? I always enjoy the secondary characters Ms. Wingate creates, as they are just as well-developed as her leads. The wedding dress designer, Madame Fiona, is hilarious and horrifying at the same time. (It makes me thankful that I didn't have to choose a wedding dress, having worn my mother's dress; and my mom and sister were the architects of its update.) Some twists and turns along the way, and a rosy ending, make for a lovely read!

[Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series and it keeps getting better and better. Texas transplant takes the British Isles by storm between her garden restorations and her sleuthing. Pru is in Scotland and murder follows her to the Royal Gardens. This cast of characters keeps you very involved and it's nice to have an older couple as the heroes. Love the flower and garden facts.

[Lynne · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I liked this book. Pru was fun and I liked her character. The mystery was sprinkled with information about a botanist. I enjoyed reading about Edinburgh as well. I would suggest this book to anyone who loves cozy mysteries.

[Suzanne · Rating 3 out of 5]

A Murder and a Wedding.

This time Pru Parke is in Edinburgh for 3 months to authenticate a journal. And when she's finished she and Christopher will be getting married.
As much as I enjoyed the book, I knew from the start who was going to get murdered and everyone would have an alibi.
Figuring out the murderer and motive wasn't difficult but the enjoyment of the book for me was the interaction between the characters and the fun of Pru finding out what is involved in planning a wedding.

[Laurie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am enjoying this series. The setting, with beautiful gardens and English country homes, can't be beat. The main characters are quite regular folks and easy to know. The mysteries themselves are intriguing and fun to solve.

[Jennifer Cagle · Rating 5 out of 5]

A delightful cozy mystery filled with romance and action, devoid of any foul language, awaits readers. Pru's marriage at the conclusion of the novel adds a charming twist, making it a thoroughly enjoyable read.

[Nanette Williamson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lovely cozy mystery and romance w/a great ending.

[GourmondeGirl · Rating 4 out of 5]

For those of you that have not started reading this series, book #1 The Garden Plot: Potting Shed Mystery Series is the beginning of the upset of Pru (Prudence) Parker’s life. Pru, a 50-something master horticulturist, quits her job in Texas and moves to London in hopes of finding a job and staying in England for the future, but while at one her small gardening jobs she finds a body, beginning her trail of misfortune when it comes to corpse finding (think Murder She Wrote). The prior book, The Redbook of Primrose House: Potting Shed Mystery Series #2, left the reader with knowledge that Pru and Christopher were off for a long vacation, just the two of them. That’s where this installment begins.

Like the prior two books, it revolves around true historical horticultural information and provides good detail on real places found in a small corner of Edinburgh where this book takes place. Pru has been hired by the Royal Botanical Gardens located in Edinburgh, Scotland for a short assignment to verify a journal of Archibald Menzies, an eighteenth-century plant explorer.

Readers following this series will have a nice two-fold surprise. One pertains to our main characters and the other with Ms. Wingate’s writing. Since I don’t believe in giving a book-report or full synopsis, I’m not giving you the run down of what happens in this book, read this book for the nice surprise. As for Ms. Wingate’s surprise, her story-telling has become even better (it was great to begin with!) with this third installment. The pace of the book is good, moving the reader along quickly; the main and supporting characters have more depth, and this time I was about half-way through before I figured out who the killer was (a blessed relief as the two prior books it was much sooner than this).

A reader will be delighted with the continued quirkiness of the main character Pru, but in this installment she seems to have grown up a bit since the first two books. What I mean by this is, she’s more sure of herself in her work life and personal life. The decisions she makes regarding sleuthing are more thought out before the deed is done. I’m not sure if this is because of her newly gained prior experience, the fact that she’s been in a relationship with a Detective Chief Inspector or if this is because her life in general is more stable, thereby grounding her.

Readers will also be delighted that DCI Christopher Pearce has a larger role in this book. His character, compared to book#2, is more of what I expect a DCI to act like when it comes to his police work and as a love interest for Pru, reminiscent of book #1 (yeah!). He’s funny, witty and charming; protective, incitful and an all round good supporting character to Pru. Yes, I have a book crush on him again, as book #2 left me irritated with his character. The remaining supporting characters were well-rounded and a delight. We get to meet Marcus, Pru’s x-boyfriend and former boss (see book #1). We learn more about Jo, big surprise for the readers. New characters include Inspector Blakie, who with Christopher’s help allows Pru’s inquisitiveness. Saskia, Pru’s part-time assistant. Mrs. Murchie, the helpful neighbor who provides some of the background relating to the area and Royal Botanical Gardens Pru is working for. Murdo, who might have you baffled just a tad, but if you read closly you’ll understand the purpose to his character quickly. One more I have to bring up is Madam Fiona- loved this character. She’s a funky, free-flowing, idea inspired dress maker who, I think, could easily have her own book series, mystery or romance.

I read through BARAAHP partly because the pacing flowed well and partly because I just had to know what the characters were going to do next, main and supporting. Ms. Wingate did an excellent job writing this new installment. Readers will find her e-books at a great price point of $2.99. You don’t have to read the first two books to understand what happened, as the details are quickly given throughout this book, but if you haven’t read the first two, pick them up and add this one to the list too.

[Mystereity Reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book 3 of the Potting Shed Mystery has Pru heading to Edinburgh, Scotland for a temporary job authenticating a newly discovered journal by Archibald Menzies, a noted 18th century botanist. Trouble starts with her colleague, Iain, whose disapproval and snide comments about how she got her job lead to tension and arguments between the two. When Iain is found dead, Pru finds herself under suspicion and begins investigating to clear her name.

The plot was very good; lots of twists and turns and suspicious people. The whole wedding planning was a little over the top, I had a hard time believing that a 50 year old woman would have so much trouble picking out a dress that she had to have her friend take care of all of the details. And all the fawning over the details with the detective investigating the murder was also a bit weird. I don't know, I think subtracting the whole wedding planning and the wedding itself wouldn't detract from the story in the least. It was cute and all, but a little too much drama considering it was a pair of late-middle-agers getting married and not a blushing 20 year old virgin.

Overall, very good and enjoyable but not without its detractors.

[Betty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pru and Christopher are planning their wedding after spending 6 months exploring England together. Christopher is returning to Scotland Yard and Pru selects a job in Scotland to authenticate a new journal by Archibald Menzie, an early explorer of the new world plants. The journal has been missing from Menzies's writings. Her arrival at the gardens is not very welcoming and she has problems with a coworker and can't get any answers. The coworkers body is later found and Pru is taken to police headquarters as the main suspect. There are questions concerning the wedding and the book. The subplots are brought together skillfully. This book more of a romance with a mystery twist set against Edinburgh Royal Botanical Gardens. Marty Wingate is now a favorite author. Disclosure: I received a free copy from Random House Publishing Group-Alibi through Netgalley for an honest review. I would like to thank them for this opportunity to read and review the book. The opinions are my own.

[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Between a Rock and a Hard Place, by Marty Wingate, is a part of the Potting Shed Mystery. This book takes place in Great Britain, which is one of the reasons I chose it, plus centers around Pru Parker, a horticulturalist. Pru, age 50, moves to London to find a job and stays in Great Britain. There are mentions throughout the book of horticultural information and makes the reader feel like they are in Edinburgh, Scotland, the location of this installment.

I loved the characters and the descriptions throughout this book and it was a well-paced book which keeps the reader involved. Prudence and her quirkiness is also fun to read and the mystery keeps going until the end.

I enjoyed this book very much and now I plan to go back and read the first two book.

I was given this book by NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

[Jennifer Z. · Rating 2 out of 5]

These are interesting books but I just can't get past the wording. The lead character Pru Park is an American, her mom is British but she is born and raised in Texas. What bothers me is the way the character speaks, she is always using the British terms, even when she's thinking. Its so weird, I understand she's in England but someone who's lived in America all her life wouldn't "think" in British would they? I found that a little off putting and odd. Her relationship with her now *spoiler* husband is a little MUCH...he's a little corny.

I enjoyed Wingate's "Librarian" series much better.

[J. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pru and Chrstopher are planning their wedding. Pru takes a temporary research project in Edinburgh while Christopher returns to his busy schedule at the Met. Pru's associate, Iain resents her presence and there is some question why she was appointed to the task. Soon, Iain is murdered and Pru is a suspect. The murder investigation is interspersed with Pru's hilarious dealings with her wedding plans. The dress fittings were hilarious! A wonderfully fun cozy, perfect for a relaxed weekend.

[Amanda · Rating 1 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the previous books in this series but this one is not working for me. The heroine’s choice to trust certain people is shocking. Her complete lack of control of her wedding is baffling. I know I’m in my prime wedding season year but how do you not know you need to plan almost a year in advance? She keeps making tstl choices and ignoring her policeman fiancée. She makes the worst choices repeatedly and puts herself in danger constantly.

[Susanna - Censored by GoodReads]

My ARC courtesy of Alibi/Random House and Net Galley - much thanks!

[Jenni Schell · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall this was a really great read. The characters were great and sometimes hysterically funny. I can't wait for more.

[Britney · Rating 4 out of 5]

review to follow

[Tiffany · Rating 2 out of 5]

I tired of the MC “fingering” things. There were too many blatantly obvious things that were ignored and dumb risks. The whole runaway vicar part was ridiculous and unnecessary.