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Bridal Mayhem Mystery #1
The Wedding Caper
Join Annie Peterson, mother of the bride, as she solve crimes on her way to the wedding. In book one (The Wedding Caper) a $25,000 night deposit mysteriously disappears from the Clark County Savings and Loan, and Annie Peterson takes on the role of amateur sleuth to solve the mystery. Only one problem. . .she knows nothing about crime solving! With loads of humor and just enough of a mystery to make you wonder whodunit, this story is perfect for a cozy read. Note: This book has a Christian, faith-based message. Janice Thompson, author of more than 100 books for the Christian market, offers readers an inspirational, yet wacky story!
267 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 1, 2006
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August 21, 2015
Annie Peterson’s twin daughters are getting married, and they need more than $25,000 to finance the event. Meanwhile, a burglary takes place in a Loans Bank and about $25,000 deposit has gone missing. The next day, Annie’s husband and bank employee, Warren comes up with $25,000 and tells her they finally have the money they need for their twins nuptials. In cold cash. Something smells fishy around here, doesn’t it?
This book was a pleasure to read, easy and very light. I loved that the main character, Annie, was very relatable and funny at times. But what I loved the most was her willingness to solve a crime to help out someone in need, even though she first and foremost suspect her own husband. Armed with no crime-fighting experience nor sleuthing techniques, Annie did her best to uncover the mystery and always made sure that her faith in the Lord did not waver.
The author, Janice Thompson, was a breath of fresh air. She brings out the best in you when you read her novels. Her characters are easy to love and her stories are light-hearted and distinctly clean contemporaries. I would definitely read her other Wedding series.
This book was a pleasure to read, easy and very light. I loved that the main character, Annie, was very relatable and funny at times. But what I loved the most was her willingness to solve a crime to help out someone in need, even though she first and foremost suspect her own husband. Armed with no crime-fighting experience nor sleuthing techniques, Annie did her best to uncover the mystery and always made sure that her faith in the Lord did not waver.
The author, Janice Thompson, was a breath of fresh air. She brings out the best in you when you read her novels. Her characters are easy to love and her stories are light-hearted and distinctly clean contemporaries. I would definitely read her other Wedding series.
April 9, 2014
The wedding caper
Annie daughters just got engaged and her husband brings home a envelope with money in it and said it is for the weddings. She finds out Money was missing from the bank where her husband works and she thinks he did it. She decides to investigate it. She takes a online course to teach her how to investigate which is a daily email. She eventually figures out who did it. This book is so funny in parts and we all need to laugh.
Annie daughters just got engaged and her husband brings home a envelope with money in it and said it is for the weddings. She finds out Money was missing from the bank where her husband works and she thinks he did it. She decides to investigate it. She takes a online course to teach her how to investigate which is a daily email. She eventually figures out who did it. This book is so funny in parts and we all need to laugh.
October 26, 2009
An interesting book. One of those cozy mysteries. Kind of goofy. But still a pretty good read. Only read it if you want a laugh:)
January 20, 2021
Annie decides to be an amateur sleuth when $250.00 goes missing from her husband’s bank. This is a Christian cozy mystery and to be honest Annie should have listened harder to God’s messages to her and stopped letting her imagination run riot, she suspected everyone remotely connected to the bank and the deposited money including her own husband who she loved as he also loved her. Her focus was meant to be on her daughters weddings and her work but no she is so sure she can pin down the thief.
April 5, 2024
Christian fiction "who-done-it" (not murder). Annie - wife, mother to three, stay at home copy editor. Her husband, who works at a bank, comes home with an envelope of cash for $25,000 to help pay for the upcoming weddings for both his daughters. The next day a night deposit of $25,000 cash is missing. She worries that maybe it was her husband but there are several others who had means and a need for the money. Cute storyline.
October 9, 2020
This book was recommended to me as a "funny" book. I did not find it funny at all. The writing is okay, but it was a slow reading, just plodding along, I found myself skimming in places, which I never do. The book would be improved with more dialogue, less typos, less repeated phrase and lots more humor. I have no desire to read any other books in this series.
September 3, 2017
3 stars
Okay but not great. Borders on preachy several times. Location irrelevant. Not much sense of place. . . . .
Okay but not great. Borders on preachy several times. Location irrelevant. Not much sense of place. . . . .
March 2, 2019
Fun, cute, enjoyable with suspense.
February 25, 2024
Didn’t know it was so religious. To much bible quotes/references. To many odds and end put into the story that weren’t relevant to the story
January 13, 2026
Need another editor or proof reader
Really enjoyed the book, but it was a little difficult read due to the typo's, extra words, etc., but a really good faith-filled story.
Really enjoyed the book, but it was a little difficult read due to the typo's, extra words, etc., but a really good faith-filled story.
February 7, 2017
I just love reading books from this author. They always make me laugh and the way she use scriptures throughout the story is phenomenal. I loved the details she uses when describing the town and the different characters. I thought the story was funny, intriguing and filled with life lessons. It's funny how we judge others and come to conclusions about them without a reason. I couldn't put the book down and boy was I surprised at the end.
Annie and Warren's twin daughters are both planning weddings. That is enough to have any father scrambling to find money to pay for all the expenses. He wants his daughters to have their dream weddings. After a burglary takes place at the bank Annie decides she knows who the guilty person is. Can you imagine thinking your own husband has stolen money from his own bank? She is such a great character and I really loved her sleuthing. She kind of reminded me of Mrs. Fletcher from Murder She Wrote. Annie is hot on the trail of suspects and the town better watch out.
One of the best things in the story is the journey she takes to discovering how she suspects people who are searching for acceptance, forgiveness and love. Do we sometimes look at someone and think that they don't fit in? Annie's bible scripture for each day is exactly what she needs. I love when God gives you direction through His word. As Annie tries to solve the mystery of the missing money, she discovers something about herself. Do we forget to spend time with our family because we are so busy doing other things? I loved the characters that Annie interacts with. There are some emotional moments in the story as she "interviews" her suspects that opens her heart to these people. Dont miss this great story that keeps you guessing and along the way, reminds us to reach out and help others.
Annie and Warren's twin daughters are both planning weddings. That is enough to have any father scrambling to find money to pay for all the expenses. He wants his daughters to have their dream weddings. After a burglary takes place at the bank Annie decides she knows who the guilty person is. Can you imagine thinking your own husband has stolen money from his own bank? She is such a great character and I really loved her sleuthing. She kind of reminded me of Mrs. Fletcher from Murder She Wrote. Annie is hot on the trail of suspects and the town better watch out.
One of the best things in the story is the journey she takes to discovering how she suspects people who are searching for acceptance, forgiveness and love. Do we sometimes look at someone and think that they don't fit in? Annie's bible scripture for each day is exactly what she needs. I love when God gives you direction through His word. As Annie tries to solve the mystery of the missing money, she discovers something about herself. Do we forget to spend time with our family because we are so busy doing other things? I loved the characters that Annie interacts with. There are some emotional moments in the story as she "interviews" her suspects that opens her heart to these people. Dont miss this great story that keeps you guessing and along the way, reminds us to reach out and help others.
June 9, 2014
Sometimes I just need a cozy mystery — a light, quick, entertaining read filled with quirky characters and a puzzle to solve. And since it is June and The Wedding Month, I picked The Wedding Caper by Janice Thompson. This title has been on my Kindle a looong time! It sure fit the bill. This book is good for those times when a little fun is what you need.
Annie Peterson’s twin daughters have announced they are both engaged. A little stunned by the news, Annie quickly gets into planning mode — until her husband comes home with $25,000 in cash to pay for wedding expenses. This would not necessarily be a problem except that the bank where her husband works has just been robbed — of $25,000 in cash! Determined to get to the bottom of this mystery, Annie starts investigating with the help of an online course in investigative skills.
No murders, just a robbery, but a puzzler to be sure. A night deposit with a lot of cash goes missing. And while there is no shortage of suspects, there are no clues. Annie’s investigation is rather informal but she does depend on her online course and her daily devotionals to look at the facts through God’s eyes. That is my favorite part of this whodunit — the way Hanna aligned the tips for investigators with the daily wisdom from God. And while Annie does crack the case, she learns a lot more about how God views the people involved. Perfect for a weekend read, The Wedding Caper has a strong faith message running through it. I look forward to reading more books involving Annie.
Recommended.
Annie Peterson’s twin daughters have announced they are both engaged. A little stunned by the news, Annie quickly gets into planning mode — until her husband comes home with $25,000 in cash to pay for wedding expenses. This would not necessarily be a problem except that the bank where her husband works has just been robbed — of $25,000 in cash! Determined to get to the bottom of this mystery, Annie starts investigating with the help of an online course in investigative skills.
No murders, just a robbery, but a puzzler to be sure. A night deposit with a lot of cash goes missing. And while there is no shortage of suspects, there are no clues. Annie’s investigation is rather informal but she does depend on her online course and her daily devotionals to look at the facts through God’s eyes. That is my favorite part of this whodunit — the way Hanna aligned the tips for investigators with the daily wisdom from God. And while Annie does crack the case, she learns a lot more about how God views the people involved. Perfect for a weekend read, The Wedding Caper has a strong faith message running through it. I look forward to reading more books involving Annie.
Recommended.
February 6, 2015
Annie is the mother of twin girls, both engaged to be married. When her husband presents her with an envelope containing $25,000 cash to spend on the weddings, with no explanation, she suspects he might have robbed the bank in which he works. She enrolls in an on-line e-mail investigative course - one e-mail per day for ten days. The lessons, coupled with her daily devotional scripture, are a springboard for Annie's progress in the investigation, as well as her relationships with people and God.
I liked Annie's prayer life and dialogue with God, it was a natural part of her character. However, she seemed to be overdone on the "average" side. She didn't stand out or show many strengths. I had a hard time continuing reading this because the story structure was very slow the first half, and the only reason I continued to read was because of her relationship with God. The rythum picked up slightly in the second half. By the 3/4 mark, I continued to read to see who actually committed the crime. Janice Thompson did well at keeping the bank robber's identity hidden until the end.
I think the writing could be much improved with fewer cliches, more divesity in characters, individualized dialogue, tighter plot structure and fewer distracting scenes. I liked the Joe Friday references, "Just the facts, ma'am." My favorite character was Annie's fiend, Sheila, and her sayings.
I liked Annie's prayer life and dialogue with God, it was a natural part of her character. However, she seemed to be overdone on the "average" side. She didn't stand out or show many strengths. I had a hard time continuing reading this because the story structure was very slow the first half, and the only reason I continued to read was because of her relationship with God. The rythum picked up slightly in the second half. By the 3/4 mark, I continued to read to see who actually committed the crime. Janice Thompson did well at keeping the bank robber's identity hidden until the end.
I think the writing could be much improved with fewer cliches, more divesity in characters, individualized dialogue, tighter plot structure and fewer distracting scenes. I liked the Joe Friday references, "Just the facts, ma'am." My favorite character was Annie's fiend, Sheila, and her sayings.
February 25, 2015
Meh. This was a bit slow, and a bit light on the mystery, in my opinion. I know it's a cozy, but I've read cozies before that are wonderful whodunits that keep a person guessing, and this one just didn't have that. It's also written by a Christian author, which I didn't know when I picked this up at a library bookstore. (What can I say? I'm a sucker for dachshunds and there was one on the cover.) That would not have stopped me from buying the book, it's just that it's a bit heavy on the God/Lord/Bible references for my liking. (FWIW, if all the instances of religion in the book were replaced by sexual instances, I would have found that just as annoying.). The writing was fine, story was okay. None of the characters particularly appealed to me. I won't go out of my way to seek out any other titles in this series, but if I happen to come across one at the library sale or used bookstore, I'd probably pick it up.
My one real gripe about the story was Annie. She (and her husband) are supposed to be this loving, godly couple. Yet, Annie seeks guidance from God on whether or not to continue her "investigation" into the theft but not for forgiveness or the strength or levelheadedness to stop suspecting her husband.
My one real gripe about the story was Annie. She (and her husband) are supposed to be this loving, godly couple. Yet, Annie seeks guidance from God on whether or not to continue her "investigation" into the theft but not for forgiveness or the strength or levelheadedness to stop suspecting her husband.
July 26, 2014
I thought this book would have been better than it was, especially with such a cute cover design; which reminds me... Never judge a book by it's cover! The main character, Annie, was stupid, in my opinion, and really got on my nerves. She was very immature and exuded a holier-than-thou and selfish atmosphere around her. The author also kept repeating throughout the book how Annie always had a "lump in her throat." The book was also too "christian" to an absolutely ridiculous extent. If there was one redeeming quality in the book it was the character, Shelia. I found this book to be boring, annoying, senseless and not at all funny. I don't even know why I finished it. Maybe I thought it was going to get better but sadly, never did.
May 1, 2012
After discovering Janice Thompson, I went to my local library and checked out this book to keep reading from her great point of view.
This book didn't disappoint either!!
The story line is one that you could relate to... maybe not personally in your own life, but by just feeling the every strong feelings portrayed by the characters and trying to figure out the "caper" that has been given in the pages.
I would recommend the book and hope that everyone who picks it up could feel that they have taken the time to read not only a great story but a great author!!
I am anxiously awaiting to read the 2nd in this series and am sure I won't be disappointed!!!
This book didn't disappoint either!!
The story line is one that you could relate to... maybe not personally in your own life, but by just feeling the every strong feelings portrayed by the characters and trying to figure out the "caper" that has been given in the pages.
I would recommend the book and hope that everyone who picks it up could feel that they have taken the time to read not only a great story but a great author!!
I am anxiously awaiting to read the 2nd in this series and am sure I won't be disappointed!!!
July 14, 2015
This was a cute little mystery. I really enjoyed that it was faith-based and that the protagonist was such a devout Christian and prayer warrior. I also enjoyed that the crime was not a murder for once. Kind f helps me to keep a perspective that not all crime is murder, and that we need to remember that all crime, even lesser ones, need to be solved and dealt with. It also helps in my Christian life to remember that we have a forgiving Heavenly Father who is willing to let us repent of our sins and move forward. I would recommend this to anyone who is interested in a good clean mystery and not afraid to read one with a Christian message.
September 28, 2014
A mystery with humor, and inspiration make a wonderful combination. This book had me reigned in from the very start. It was such an enjoyable read. I was kept guessing until the very end. For those who love mysteries this is wonderful. However with the humor and the spiritual thread thrown in it is also a book that even those who don't like mysteries will love. Janice Thompson did a tremendous job with this book. Can't wait to read the second book in this series!
June 7, 2016
I disliked the book so much that i felt it was like nails on a chalkboard. The main character was annoying and ridiculous. The other characters were too Mayberry-ish and derivative. After a few chapters in I just couldn't keep going on with this poor story telling style so I jumped to the last two chapters to find out who did it just to satisfy my curiosity. I couldn't even read the entire epilogue because it was more of the same. I will not be reading any more books from this series.
July 11, 2011
I liked another one of her books and was thinking this would be a fun read. However, I struggled getting through this one! I found the main character annoying and silly - I guess I don't relate to pre-menopausal heroines (thank goodness!).
Though I am Christian, I found the content a little over-bearing here. It's probably my problem and not the books, but this wasn't my favorite.
Though I am Christian, I found the content a little over-bearing here. It's probably my problem and not the books, but this wasn't my favorite.
January 6, 2015
I was somewhat disappointed in this book. I don't know if the problems were with the transferring it to Kindle or what. But there were quite a few times when words were out of place. As for the story itself, it was ok. I did tire of the main character getting a lump in her throat so big she couldn't speak. I was beginning to wonder if she would choke on it. It is a nice, light read.
February 17, 2010
I liked it. I typically dislike the "Christian fiction" genre, finding it frequently trite and shallow and mediocore. However, this one was OK. Well, actually I disliked the first few chapters but then warmed up to it after that. It was a light but fun read. I'd give it a C+.
January 10, 2015
Thompson hits all the right notes in the first book in the Bridal Mayhem series. Mystery, vivid imagery, a cute neurotic dog, humor and great realistic characters shine throughout this story. I can't wait to read the other books in this series!
did-not-finish
May 15, 2016Had to give up on this book. The reason being that the main character annoyed me so much, but it was the last straw as far as I was concerned when she took her dog to the groomers because it needed its nails painting.
April 16, 2015
The wedding caper
This the first Christian cozy mystery that I've read. Found that I love the story and the characters.
The writer does a great job in getting the reader to care about all the people in the book.
I highly recommend The Wedding Caper.
This the first Christian cozy mystery that I've read. Found that I love the story and the characters.
The writer does a great job in getting the reader to care about all the people in the book.
I highly recommend The Wedding Caper.
February 5, 2016
This fun book held many twists and turns in the story. But most of all, the book was a coming to a stronger faith, getting everything in balance, and trusting in yourself and strengths. A wonderful quick read.
March 17, 2016
I loved this story. Sometimes extremely hilarious and then not so funny. The use of e-mail private investigator lessons was quite an innovative vehicle to move the story along. Kept my interest throughout. Highly recommend this book. I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
September 15, 2008
It was hard for me to get into this book, but what i really liked was the main character's personality & growth...good lessons in this book too!
July 16, 2020
Cute Cozy mystery.. looking forward to next in series.. read my review here: http://bookaholicconfessions.blogspot...
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