I knew a lot went in to planning a wedding, but I never realized exactly how much โa lotโ was until this week.
Iโm rushing around trying to get all sorts of last minute things done (rings picked up from the jeweler, vows written and to the minister, a final head count for the reception, final dress fittings for me and my bridesmaids, and solving the suspected murder of my friendโs former governess).
Yes, you read that right.
Iโve gone and gotten myself involved in solving another murderโdays before my wedding to Milo Wentworth.
I see you shaking your head in disgust. I really do. And I know youโre right. I should have simply told Beatrice that I couldnโt help. I should have kept on insisting her former governessโs fall was an accident. After all, thatโs what the official ruling was. . .
But hereโs the thing. Miss Gracieโs last words donโt ring true for someone who was falling.
They do, however, ring true for someone who was pushed.
So now, instead of just my wedding-related check list, Iโm also carrying around a list of suspects. Turns out, there are quite a few people who may have had a reason to want the British woman dead. Somewhere among all those names is a killer.
I need to focus.
I need to figure this out.
Unfortunately, that focus part is a little hard right now and not just because of the wedding. You see, one of my bridesmaids also fell this week and the rest of my bridesmaids donโt care. In fact, theyโre all so angry with her, Iโm not sure theyโre ever going to look at her again.
She, of course, claims she did nothing wrong.
Everyone else (including me) knows otherwise.
And to top it all off, that same friend (the one everyone is angry at) has called something to my attention that is going to upset Milo deeply.
Iโm really starting to wonder if Milo and I should have eloped. . .
You can read more about Tori in Wedding Duress, the 10th book in the โSouthern Sewing Circleโ mystery series, published by Berkley Prime Crime. The first book in the series is Sew Deadly.
GIVEAWAY: Leave a comment by 12 a.m. eastern on April 17 for the chance to win a copy of Wedding Duress. The giveaway is open to U.S. residents only. Winner will be notified within 48 hours after giveaway closes and you will have three days to respond after being contacted or another winner will be selected. Make sure to check your SPAM folder.
About the author
Elizabeth Lynn Casey is the national best-selling author of the Southern Sewing Circle Mysteries. The latest installment in the series, Wedding Duress, has just released. In addition to this series, Elizabeth also pens the Amish Mysteries under her own name, Laura Bradford. Suspendered Sentence, the fourth book in that series, released last month.
Wedding Duress– a book I would definitely like to read. Thanks.๐๐
This books sounds wonderful! Thank you so much for the post and the contest!
Sounds intriguing! Thanks for the chance!
Sounds really great!
I would enjoy wining this book and I am looking forward to reading it.I find the cover very appealing. And I love murders right before weddings.
Wedding Duress sounds great!
Can’t wait for the chance to read this series
I’ve been waiting for Tori’s wedding for a long time. I’m so anxious to read this one!
The cover is gorgeous! The book sounds like a fun read. Thank you for the giveaway.
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Can not wait to read this book. Love the Southern Sewing Circle girls.Thanks for the chance to win.
This sounds so good. I simply have to read it
Weddings and mysteries in books what can be more fun
I love the title of this book, and it sounds like a fun read!
Love the theme, thanks for the chance
Anxious to read this one. Thanks for the giveaway.
Ohh…..I want this one. I need to find out why everyone is falling (or being pushed).
Great series and I love the title of this book.
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I’ve been looking forward to this one. Can’t wait to read it.
thanks for the chance to get it soon.
Thanks for hosting me (er, Tori) here today, Dru!! I hope everyone who loves this series goes out and gets this book. It’s a busy one!
I want to know what is going to upset Milo.
I love this series and am anxious for Tori and Milo to finally get married. (I wonder if Leonora will still think she has to tell Tori everything?? After reading this blog I am more anxious than ever to read Wedding Duress! Thanks ladies for the opportunity to win a copy of the book!
Sounds like a really good read. Love reading the comments of those who have read this author/series. Thanks for the contest!
Sounds so fun!
Wedding Duress sounds delightful and intriguing. Thanks.
Sounds like a great read.
Oh boy! Oh boy! Oh boy! A chance to win this book! Happy dance!
I can’t wait.
Would love to win this book and place it in line with the rest of the series. the cover is so wonderful.
I would like to try this book. Thank you for a chance to win a copy of Wedding Duress.
Who doesn’t love a wedding. Wonder what will happen on the way to the chapel?
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I love this series, I’m sure with group of women that this is going to be one fun wedding. I can’t wait to read about the big day, and of course the mystery too, LOL.
This book sounds wonderful! Thanks for this opportunity.
I can’t wait!
Would enjoy reading Wedding Durress;
thanks for the opportunity to win
it.๐๐
Would love to read it.
Sounds like a wonderful book!
Many bride and grooms find by the night before the wedding that they wish they had eloped!
Wedding Duress sounds like a book I want to read!
Looks like a great book!
Sounds like a great read
Thank you, Dru and Elizabeth. This cover is beautiful!
How I love Southern stories! This looks like another one to add to my growing pile to be read. Thanks for the chance to win.
Eloping sounds great to me! But then I wouldn’t get to read this book. Thanks for the contest.
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Wedding Duress sounds just delightful. I love this series and have been looking forward to the wedding. Thank you for a chance to win!
A lot pf pen names. Familiar with Bradford and looking forward to a Casey or two or ten.
I love reading this series! This book sounds as good as all the previous ones and I can’t wait to read it. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
Reading it now! So I’m not entering giveaway. Just wishing others good luck.
Wow, what a way to refocus those pre-wedding jitters! Looking forward to reading this series and would be happy starting here and working forward after reading this. Thanks for the chance to win!
Love this series. Can’t wait to read.
I just love cozy mysteries! Can’t wait to read this one.
Love Elizabeth Lynn Casey!
I’m losing it… !!! I was sure I’d commented on this contest sometime during the week. I guess I was hallucinating. LOL Please toss my hat in the contest ring Dru… Thank youuuuuuuuuuu
This books sounds great, and I’m intrigued with the bridesmaids mystery. Can’t wait to read this book. Thanks for the giveaway ๐
I haven’t read this series, but based upon all these comments, it looks like one I need to investigate further. Will be starting with the first in the series, but welcome the opportunity to win the 10th. Thanks so much!
I need to catch up with the series, and this would be a great start. Thank you for the giveaway.
This book looks great. Can’t wait to read it.
Weddings definitely have a way of taking up more time than you thought. Thanks for the chance to win!
Love to read your book
Hate to sew. Love to read.
Love this series and really looking forward to reading this one. Thanks for the chance!
I’d like to win this one. I have most of the books. It’s a good cozy series.
Sounds like a great series! I need to add this to my To Read list.
This sounds like a great read and mystery.
Would love to win this
Thanks for the chance
Thanks for the giveaway! My mom loves this series and I’d love to win it for her as a surprise!
OMGosh, the thrill of winning books makes my heart pitter-patter! What a wonderful chance at a great prize! Thank you!
Would enjoy reading Wedding Duress; thanks for the opportunity to
win.๐๐
I have gotten so fond of southern concepts now that so many of my favorite cozy authors are featuring the South in their books; This one sounds good and I would be happy to check it out.
Looks like a fun adventure to read:) Thanks for the giveaway.
contest is closed.