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Jaclyn Wilde loves her job as a wedding planner—until Carrie Edwards, a notorious bridezilla, is brutally murdered during her big day. With each vendor—from florist to bakery—holding a motive, Jaclyn finds herself under suspicion.
Detective Eric Wilder is assigned to the case. Complicating matters, Jaclyn and Eric share a past liaison, and she is now a prime suspect while he pursues the truth. As the investigation heats up, a cold‑blooded killer targets not only the bride but also the wedding planner, threatening to expose more secrets.
The story blends romance, suspense, and a tight investigative plot, centering on a murder amid wedding chaos.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Suspense/Romantic Suspense
Authors: Linda Howard
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