Murder, media, mayhem-and maybe love-await in this witty small-town mystery, perfect for fans of Stephanie Plum and Finlay Donovan.
Despite a few harrowing incidents with nervy Bridezillas, Addy Winters' small town party planning business has been 100% murder free-until now. Everything changes when her former classmate, now a legendary rockstar, comes home to Fox Valley to die.
Leno Masterson's dying wish is a star-studded 'after-I'm-dead' extravaganza in place of a funeral, and who better to plan it than his old friend Addy? But when he turns up dead four days earlier than the date-with-death he's circled on his calendar, Addy suspects that somebody helped him along. Sure, he left a melodramatic goodbye letter and his right-to-die paperwork is all in order, but something feels wrong.
With a flair for events and a knack for nosing into trouble, Addy's on the case, dragging her family, friends, and Leno's older brother along with her. She's woefully unprepared for the inevitable media onslaught and the secrets her nearest and dearest are hiding, but nothing is going to stop her from getting justice for Leno- and throwing a killer party while she's at it.
Review :
"Darkly hilarious and utterly unputdownable... a fresh, sharp-witted mystery with a twist no one saw coming. Addy Winters is a firecracker of a protagonist-equal parts savvy, stubborn, and snarky-as she juggles party planning, nosy small-town drama, and a suspiciously premature death. The banter crackles, the mystery keeps you guessing, and the sizzling chemistry with Leno's broodingly handsome brother? Chef's kiss. If you love a mystery that's as clever as it is thrilling, with a side of humor and heart, clear your schedule-this one's a must-read!" -Jennifer Moorman, bestselling author of The Vanishing of Josephine Reynolds
"...a charming, hilarious mystery with tons of heart. It's a great read for fans of The Thursday Murder Club." -Robyn Harding, bestselling author of The Drowning Woman
"Small-town event planner Addy Winters never intended to add death parties to her services, but when old classmate-turned-rock-star Leno Masterson makes a postmortem bash his dying wish and his death occurs sooner than expected, Addy finds herself enmeshed in a murder investigation. With an indelible protagonist, vivid cast of suspects, and humor galore, Party Planning Can Be Murder is pure cozy fun." - Tessa Wegert, author of Death in the Family
"...original, funny, suspenseful, and with a murder mystery at its heart. The characters are so real, you will want to drive to their houses and demand to hang out with them. I've read this book twice now, and I'm thinking of reading it once again tomorrow." -Maddie Dawson, author of Let's Pretend This Will Work
"Party Planning Can Be Murder will have you chuckling along the way in this witty (and often poignant) mystery. I can't wait to read the next book in the series." -Christine Nolfi, bestselling author of The Secret Library of Hanna Reeves
