Malice, Matrimony, and Murder: A Limited-Edition Collection of 25 Wedding Cozy Mystery and Crime Fiction Stories
Cozy Mystery
Marla Bradeen (November 13, 2023)
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 478 pages

Synopsis

The bride wore an orange jumpsuit…

Everyone loves a good wedding–and a good mystery. Combine the two and what do you get? Malice, Matrimony, and Murder!

Over two dozen authors have teamed up to offer you this wedding-themed collection of brand-new cozy mystery and cozy crime fiction stories that will keep you wondering whodunit and what’s next from the first page to the last. Between bad bridesmaids, conniving caterers, greedy guests, ill-mannered in-laws, savvy sleuths, and vengeful villains, this anthology has it all! All of the stories are clean and fun, with a general feel-good tone. If you read to be entertained, surprised, and uplifted, then this collection is for you!

Plus, the anthology as a whole contains an overarching wedding whodunit woven throughout. As you’re reading, collect the clues, identify whodunit, and access a special ebook filled with bonuses and extras. Inside you’ll find recipes, character interviews, bonus stories, and more!

If you’re drawn to shorter mysteries that are light on gore and language, and high on humor, entertainment, and happy endings, then you don’t want to miss out on Malice, Matrimony, and Murder. But this collection is only available for a limited-time, so grab it now before it’s gone forever!

Our stories:

– “The Groom’s Club” by Joslyn Chase.
– “A Wedding Planner’s Nightmare: A Persimmon Worthing Mystery” by Charlotte Morganti.
– “Cinderella at Midnight” by P.M. Raymond.
– “Ring Robbery: A Cozy Cat Caper Mystery Short” by Paige Sleuth.
– “What’s a Little Murder Between Friends” by Teresa Inge.
– “Icing on the Cake” by Sally Milliken.
– “Love and Death in Madison, Georgia” by Rebecca Olmstead.
– “Second Chances Are…Murder: A Vermont Radio Mystery” by Nikki Knight.
– “Wedding Vows & Vipers” by Shari Held.
– “The Bride Wore Death” by Barbara Howard.
– “Chill: A Naomi Sinclair Short Story” by Ashley-Ruth M. Bernier.
– “A Bit of a Do” by KD Sherrinford.
– “Goes Around” by Stephen D. Rogers.
– “Jilted” by Elaine Togneri.
– “Sabotage and a Murder Mystery” by Lynn Hesse.
– “Til Death Do Us Part” by Margaret S. Hamilton.
– “A Wedding Most Bitter: A Lara’s Detective Agency Series” by Stella Oni.
– “Better Late Than Murdered” by Robert Petyo.
– “Charm City Wedding” by Pamela Kyel.
– “The Other Wedding Crasher” by Karen McCullough.
– “Marriage, Neighbors and Best Friends: A Wally and Ollie Series” by Wil A. Emerson.
– “The Wedding Dress in the Middle of the Road” by Jack Bates.
– “Death, the Unwanted Wedding Guest” by J. Aquino.
– “We Haven’t Had Cake” by Sharyn Kolberg.
– “To Have and To Scold” by Becky Clark.

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Review

These have been such fun stories to read. Some have some surprise twists at the end, but all mysteries are resolved in these short stories. I have even discovered a few authors that I want to look for their books to add to my never-ending TBR.

When I first started reading this book, my e-reader jumped to near the end of the book, and I came across a weird statement that didn’t fit with the story. Once I realized what happened, I started back at the beginning and realized there is a mystery for the reader to solve, and most of the authors have clues in their stories. Some flow naturally with the story, and others stand out. I started highlighting these clues so that when I finish all of the stories, I can piece together the clues and try to solve the mystery. I will have my work cut out for me!

This anthology is excellent when you just have a little time to read. You can read a story (or two) while waiting in line, at the doctor’s office, or any time when you have just a few minutes.

I also enjoyed all of the stories centering around a wedding or a similar situation.

We give this book 5 paws up.

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Joslyn Chase * Charlotte Morganti * P.M. Raymond * Paige Sleuth

Teresa Inge * Sally Milliken * Rebecca Olmstead * Nikki Knight

Shari Held * Barbara Howard * Ashley-Ruth M. Bernier * KD Sherrinford

Stephen D. Rogers * Elaine Togneri * Lynn Hesse * Margaret S. Hamilton

Stella Oni * Pamela Kyel * Karen McCullough

Wil A. Emerson * Becky Clark

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