Man Bags and Malice

Haley Randolph #9.75

by Dorothy Howell

Event planner to the stars Haley Randolph reluctantly accepts the assignment of staging a wedding reception—for a reality TV show! But when the show turns out to be Brides on a Budget, Haley is horrified to learn she must obey the demands of the bridal party—no matter how tacky, convoluted, and horrendous. Coordinating a reception that must include Sponge Bob Square Pants, Obi-Wan Kenobi, pink gingham, and a colony of penguins turns out to be the least of Haley’s problems. Bartender Bianca Grady is murdered and the prime suspect is Ben Oliver, a struggling journalist who is convinced Haley is trying to ruin his life. Haley sees it differently—she was just trying to help out the guy with some insider info—but it looks as if this time Ben’s accusation might be true. If Haley can’t find Bianca’s killer, Ben could have a walk down the aisle that leads straight into a jail cell. For better or for worse, Haley must salvage the hideous reception and stop a murderer before “until death do us part” becomes more than a wedding vow!

Genres: Mystery

136 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 19, 2019

About the author

Dorothy Howell writes for two publishing houses, in two genres, under two names. She writes mysteries as Dorothy Howell historical romance novels under the pseudonym Judith Stacy.

Reviews

[Angela Verdenius · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thoroughly enjoyed it! Another entertaining addition to the series. Waiting for the next :-)

[Jill · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just love this series, Haley is so ridiculous and I love having Holt’s back as part of the action in this one! I hope the one romance is finally resolved!

[Phyllis M. Wright · Rating 5 out of 5]

OUTSTANDING! When's the next one?

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mystery part was good but this was the last book in the series and there's too many questions left unanswered.