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Groom & Doom #4
The Pixie in the Pickle Jar
Car bombs are exploding on the streets of Brentwood, and it’s only a matter of time before someone gets caught in the blast. Add to that a rash of poisonings that leaves several Walshes incapacitated, and the clan is more vulnerable than ever. And that’s before you take into consideration that Mercer Bates now rules the Sartori pack.
There’s also the small fact Carmichael is still out there, no doubt plotting his revenge. He might no longer be an alpha, but he’s still a threat, and Ana is his number one target. To eliminate the danger he poses to her new life, she’ll have to track him down. But she’s not the only predator on the hunt, and silver or not, her claws might not be the sharpest this time.
There’s also the small fact Carmichael is still out there, no doubt plotting his revenge. He might no longer be an alpha, but he’s still a threat, and Ana is his number one target. To eliminate the danger he poses to her new life, she’ll have to track him down. But she’s not the only predator on the hunt, and silver or not, her claws might not be the sharpest this time.
163 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 7, 2026
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Hailey Edwards
99 books2,891 followersHailey Edwards writes about questionable applications of otherwise perfectly good magic, the transformative power of love, the family you choose for yourself, and blowing stuff up. Not necessarily all at once. That could get messy.
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June 10, 2026
Good
Good series!
With Ana's dragon species now officially being identified by Fayne, Ana is thrilled to belong to something for once in her life. The only thing left to do is sever the pack link to Carmichael Sartori. But the town of Brentwood is being hit with poisonings and car bombs that leave the Walsh clan unprotected. The only person who would have the resources would have been Carmichael, but he's no longer the Alpha; Mercer is. But Ana underestimated his obsession with dragons and her.
Mercer doesn't think she's capable of shifting, boy is he in for a surprise!!
A must read!! Can't wait for the next book!
Good series!
With Ana's dragon species now officially being identified by Fayne, Ana is thrilled to belong to something for once in her life. The only thing left to do is sever the pack link to Carmichael Sartori. But the town of Brentwood is being hit with poisonings and car bombs that leave the Walsh clan unprotected. The only person who would have the resources would have been Carmichael, but he's no longer the Alpha; Mercer is. But Ana underestimated his obsession with dragons and her.
Mercer doesn't think she's capable of shifting, boy is he in for a surprise!!
A must read!! Can't wait for the next book!
April 10, 2026
Another cozy, non spicy urban fantasy, a continuation of the story of Ana and Rian. An OK series, but not one of Hailey Edwards best.
May 28, 2026
The Groom & Doom series is so good, I just love Ana, who has been lied to and mistreated all of her life and now has the chance to be part of a loving family. Rian is so big and strong but total mush inside, especially when it comes to Ana. In this story, they are facing car bombs in town and then there are poisonings that threaten everyone in the clan. Ana is sure that she is going to have to resolve the situation with her “father” Carmichael sooner rather than later, or no one will ever be safe. That’s why she’s kept the link to him instead of joining the Walsh clan, she’s planning to use it to track him down so the threat he poses can be dealt with for good. I can’t wait for the next story to see what happens next for Ana, Rian and the rest of her found family.
June 26, 2026
Another fun read in this series. Looking forward to the next one
April 9, 2026
I love love love this series and I would have been grateful if these books were longer but Ms Edwards manages a lot of intrigue and some laugh out loud moments in a short amount of time.
April 9, 2026
Ana has dealt with a lot and the end isn't quite in sight yet. Her number one issue at the moment is putting a stop to Carmichael's claim on her and cutting off the threat of her being used against the Walshes. Well, that and the car bombs and the poisonings. I mean, all those are important. But until they figure out what to do about Carmichael, Ana needs to keep the bond between them intact so she can track him.
Which is risky and dangerous all all sorts of other things that are probably making Rian's hair stand on end. But he's wise enough to realize he needs to give Ana the space to make her own choices after she'd been punched down for so long. (Still, the guy is dealing with things, you know. THINGS.)
Meanwhile, there are those car bombs. And the poisonings. And Ana beginning to fledge into her dragon-ish nature. We have some closure on a few things and a few dangling threads that are leading us to the finale. THINGS ARE HAPPENING and I'm super excited about it!
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
Which is risky and dangerous all all sorts of other things that are probably making Rian's hair stand on end. But he's wise enough to realize he needs to give Ana the space to make her own choices after she'd been punched down for so long. (Still, the guy is dealing with things, you know. THINGS.)
Meanwhile, there are those car bombs. And the poisonings. And Ana beginning to fledge into her dragon-ish nature. We have some closure on a few things and a few dangling threads that are leading us to the finale. THINGS ARE HAPPENING and I'm super excited about it!
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
June 21, 2026
The spy was found and then killed in a car bomb explosion, leading Ana and Rian suspecting there is at least one more person involved.
Then there are more car bombings although no one is hurt, and pack members are being poisoned.
The question is whether someone is trying to figure out how many of the pack are actual dragons, or is it something being done by either Mercer, to cement his leadership or Carmichael trying to get to Ana.
Ana’s powers are growing but not complete. She is growing closer to Rian and others around her. A big change from her previous pack life.
This book has some action, mystery, surprises, suspense, romance and humour.
It is a quick, easy, short book. I still think that all four books so far could have been done in two.
There is one more book to come, expected in a few days, that I will be reading as soon as I can.
Fun read
Then there are more car bombings although no one is hurt, and pack members are being poisoned.
The question is whether someone is trying to figure out how many of the pack are actual dragons, or is it something being done by either Mercer, to cement his leadership or Carmichael trying to get to Ana.
Ana’s powers are growing but not complete. She is growing closer to Rian and others around her. A big change from her previous pack life.
This book has some action, mystery, surprises, suspense, romance and humour.
It is a quick, easy, short book. I still think that all four books so far could have been done in two.
There is one more book to come, expected in a few days, that I will be reading as soon as I can.
Fun read
May 16, 2026
Car bombs are exploding on the streets of Brentwood, and it’s only a matter of time before someone gets caught in the blast. Add to that a rash of poisonings that leaves several Walshes incapacitated, and the clan is more vulnerable than ever. And that’s before you take into consideration that Mercer Bates now rules the Sartori pack.
There’s also the small fact Carmichael is still out there, no doubt plotting his revenge. He might no longer be an alpha, but he’s still a threat, and Ana is his number one target. To eliminate the danger he poses to her new life, she’ll have to track him down. But she’s not the only predator on the hunt, and silver or not, her claws might not be the sharpest this time.
There’s also the small fact Carmichael is still out there, no doubt plotting his revenge. He might no longer be an alpha, but he’s still a threat, and Ana is his number one target. To eliminate the danger he poses to her new life, she’ll have to track him down. But she’s not the only predator on the hunt, and silver or not, her claws might not be the sharpest this time.
April 8, 2026
I’ve been reading this author for a while, and I know that I’ll pretty much love whatever she writes, including this latest. We are back with Ana and all the other characters that I just love, and this latest has poisonings, bombs, and all kinds of drama that I can’t seem to live without. For some reason, I thought this was the last book, so I’m excited there’s still another book as this one just made me eager for more…as all books by this author does. Wonderful installment to the series, and I really can’t wait for more. Highly recommend. I was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.
April 12, 2026
For a book on the shorter side, there manages to be a lot packed into it. Ana finally learns what she is, which is good, very special in deed. I'm sure that will bring about lots of things once it's know more in the clan. There is finally resolution with her "father", part good, part bad, but at least there is a bit of a free feeling for her mind in how things ended. The town and their clan seem to be under a threat, so many getting hurt. Part of the threat is found out and maybe taken care of, the other part not so much, which isn't good. I did like how this one ended, loved how the mural seemed to give all the good feels to everyone who say it.
April 15, 2026
There’s reference to Rian having a breakdown when he thought something had happened to Ana. I don’t remember this and I wish I did.
Ana improves her status with the clan 1000% when her instincts keep Rian from being hurt or worse. The two of them haven’t fully bonded yet but Ana’s dragon is making herself known a bit more every day.
Het bestie Sloane and Rian’s cousin Liam have an ongoing oneupmanship rivalry which leads the reader to suspect there’s more to it than sheer love of competition. Time will tell and since there’s only one more book to follow, I hope to find out.
The protective wards are taken down (why?) and members start being poisoned and vehicles blown up. Ana is convinced Carmichael Sartori is behind this. She still has a tenuous connection to him and a unit is formed to find him. This does not work out as hoped and a new enemy makes himself known.
Ana improves her status with the clan 1000% when her instincts keep Rian from being hurt or worse. The two of them haven’t fully bonded yet but Ana’s dragon is making herself known a bit more every day.
Het bestie Sloane and Rian’s cousin Liam have an ongoing oneupmanship rivalry which leads the reader to suspect there’s more to it than sheer love of competition. Time will tell and since there’s only one more book to follow, I hope to find out.
The protective wards are taken down (why?) and members start being poisoned and vehicles blown up. Ana is convinced Carmichael Sartori is behind this. She still has a tenuous connection to him and a unit is formed to find him. This does not work out as hoped and a new enemy makes himself known.
April 30, 2026
Groom & Doom 4
I have literally every book Ms. Edwards has written since I discovered her. Every book has kept my interest. However, the ones I like the most are the ones that shock that inadvertent laugh out of you. I am very happy to report that this particular book got more than a few of those out of me. Maybe not to the epicness of the friendship in the Necromancy series (my mind just went blank) but Sloan comes into a close second with that series. I can happily say ….buy buy buy buy this book.
I have literally every book Ms. Edwards has written since I discovered her. Every book has kept my interest. However, the ones I like the most are the ones that shock that inadvertent laugh out of you. I am very happy to report that this particular book got more than a few of those out of me. Maybe not to the epicness of the friendship in the Necromancy series (my mind just went blank) but Sloan comes into a close second with that series. I can happily say ….buy buy buy buy this book.
April 12, 2026
4 stars.
I thought this was the last book in the series, as it was listed as book 4 of 4, but I guess there will be more forthcoming? Which, I like this series - this 4th book was definitely a turn back in the right direction after the disappointment of the 3rd installment - but I also don't want this series to be drug on till is gets stale either. Hopefully we will see the end of this story next time, and it will be on a positive note!
I thought this was the last book in the series, as it was listed as book 4 of 4, but I guess there will be more forthcoming? Which, I like this series - this 4th book was definitely a turn back in the right direction after the disappointment of the 3rd installment - but I also don't want this series to be drug on till is gets stale either. Hopefully we will see the end of this story next time, and it will be on a positive note!
April 14, 2026
The Pixie in the Pickle Jar
The saga continues and just when you think Ana has been through enough, has found her people and is good enough, here comes trouble. Strange things are happening and the Walsh Clan doesn’t know what to believe. Is Ana at risk, from Charmichael, an enemy or from within, after all she is hot commodity now. Can Rién and the Clan help her? Can she be everything they need. Can she help herself?
The saga continues and just when you think Ana has been through enough, has found her people and is good enough, here comes trouble. Strange things are happening and the Walsh Clan doesn’t know what to believe. Is Ana at risk, from Charmichael, an enemy or from within, after all she is hot commodity now. Can Rién and the Clan help her? Can she be everything they need. Can she help herself?
April 8, 2026
Another great book in the series
Looking forward to the next one. Relationships are evolving. Bombers are bombing - as an aside one would think with all their super senses they would know when a bomb went off in their charming little town…just sayin’…mysterious poisonings, a bit of fire here and there, all sorts of goings on.
Looking forward to the next one. Relationships are evolving. Bombers are bombing - as an aside one would think with all their super senses they would know when a bomb went off in their charming little town…just sayin’…mysterious poisonings, a bit of fire here and there, all sorts of goings on.
April 11, 2026
good
Ana is finally learning more about her dragon. She believes it’s a fire dragon, but throughout this book, she finally is told what type of dragon hers really is. She is also earning more trust amongst the clan because of her actions with all the stupid car bombings. The author seems to pack a lot of action within these short books.
Ana is finally learning more about her dragon. She believes it’s a fire dragon, but throughout this book, she finally is told what type of dragon hers really is. She is also earning more trust amongst the clan because of her actions with all the stupid car bombings. The author seems to pack a lot of action within these short books.
April 12, 2026
Best friend mosh pit anyone
This series so far is amazing its a fast fluid read that still hits deep emotions. The characters are quirky think Gilmore girls meets Stephanie Plum. I personally can't wait to read the next book. While I do wait I'm going to start some of her other series and see if the writing style continues. Keep up the amazing work Hailey!!!
This series so far is amazing its a fast fluid read that still hits deep emotions. The characters are quirky think Gilmore girls meets Stephanie Plum. I personally can't wait to read the next book. While I do wait I'm going to start some of her other series and see if the writing style continues. Keep up the amazing work Hailey!!!
June 14, 2026
Great paranormal story!
I have throughly enjoyed the Groom & Doom series. The main characters are entertaining and most are very easy to empathize with. The storytelling is excellent and the descriptions make it easy to envision. The humor is a great addition. I sincerely hope that book 5 is being written at this very moment. I highly recommend it.
Kindle Unlimited
I have throughly enjoyed the Groom & Doom series. The main characters are entertaining and most are very easy to empathize with. The storytelling is excellent and the descriptions make it easy to envision. The humor is a great addition. I sincerely hope that book 5 is being written at this very moment. I highly recommend it.
Kindle Unlimited
June 21, 2026
5 Star - Couldn't put this book down. Its stay up late reading and be late to work good.
4 Stars - Couldn't put this book down but I still got a goodnights sleep
3 Stars - An enjoyable read that took me a few days to a week to finish
2 Stars - An okay book that I struggled to get through in places - next book is still on my TBR list
1 Stars - DNF
4 Stars - Couldn't put this book down but I still got a goodnights sleep
3 Stars - An enjoyable read that took me a few days to a week to finish
2 Stars - An okay book that I struggled to get through in places - next book is still on my TBR list
1 Stars - DNF
April 8, 2026
As always, it's so good that it ends too soon
You can never go wrong reading Hailey Edwards and this latest book follows that truth. Ana just keeps surprising everyone, including herself.
You can never go wrong reading Hailey Edwards and this latest book follows that truth. Ana just keeps surprising everyone, including herself.
April 8, 2026
Too short!
I’m loving this series, but it irritates me that so many authors are taking one story and chopping it into bitesized bits so they can release the next part of the story every six months. I’d much rather wait and read one book than a bunch of shorts.
I’m loving this series, but it irritates me that so many authors are taking one story and chopping it into bitesized bits so they can release the next part of the story every six months. I’d much rather wait and read one book than a bunch of shorts.
April 10, 2026
loved it
This series keeps getting better and better. Ana if finding herself and what she is supposed to be and Rian supports her all the way. Love the characters and their journey .
This series keeps getting better and better. Ana if finding herself and what she is supposed to be and Rian supports her all the way. Love the characters and their journey .
April 11, 2026
This series has been so much fun! I love the characters - although Goldie has stolen my heart and will likely charge to return it. I am thoroughly enjoying every book and can't wait for the next release!
April 11, 2026
Bombs and dragonsbane poisoning is threatening Brentwood
Ana wants to find her father in case he's responsible. Instead she spends all her time trying to help those who have been hurt.
Ana wants to find her father in case he's responsible. Instead she spends all her time trying to help those who have been hurt.
April 12, 2026
Oh how I love this series
Every book is better than the last. There are some new discoveries revealed in this book and it was so worth the wait. I can’t wait to read what happens next.
Every book is better than the last. There are some new discoveries revealed in this book and it was so worth the wait. I can’t wait to read what happens next.
April 12, 2026
Love her stories
I love Hailey's stories.
This one was a bit bland. Ana's voice felt very 2D. I couldn't really feel her.
It's started a bit with the previous book and augmented with this one.
Dunno what happened
I love Hailey's stories.
This one was a bit bland. Ana's voice felt very 2D. I couldn't really feel her.
It's started a bit with the previous book and augmented with this one.
Dunno what happened
April 21, 2026
Am really enjoying Ana coming into her own.
This is a series of nice short, but plot driven and character filled novellas that are perfect for in between longer books.
Also, Goodreads, get your act together and post proper covers and blurbs please. This one is on amz, so it's not hard.
This is a series of nice short, but plot driven and character filled novellas that are perfect for in between longer books.
Also, Goodreads, get your act together and post proper covers and blurbs please. This one is on amz, so it's not hard.
April 30, 2026
Really Nice
I had not really clicked with this series until this book. But this was nice. The cast of characters are really fun. There is the ubiquitous (for this author) wacky, irrepressible bestie; the whole perfect mate thing; found family. All coming together very nicely.
I had not really clicked with this series until this book. But this was nice. The cast of characters are really fun. There is the ubiquitous (for this author) wacky, irrepressible bestie; the whole perfect mate thing; found family. All coming together very nicely.
May 4, 2026
Loved it! I really enjoyed getting to read the first 4 in a row, but now I sit down to wait for book 5. :::sigh::: These characters are just so fun, and Edwards is carrying the plot forward nicely, not dragging out certain plot points too long. I’m appreciating the humor and banter very much.
May 11, 2026
I've now binge read my way through the first 4 books and will have to wait until December for the 5th and final book. I look forward to the new book, but dread the ending of the series. I've become invested with these characters. I hope my favorites spin off to a new series!
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