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Murder at the Bridal Bloom

By: Diane Scotland
Narrated by: Charity Terry-Lorenzo
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Summary

The biggest wedding festival Maplewood has ever seen is about to bloom…But someone won't live to see the bouquet toss.

Florist Lila Jennings is up to her elbows in roses, ribbon, and runaway nerves as the town's Wedding in Blooms Festival kicks off: lace-draped tents, celebrity wedding planner Janine Frost calling the shots, and hundreds of eager brides-to-be filling Main Street.

Then the screams start. Janine collapses at the cake table, and suddenly the festival's dream date turns deadly. With the police scrambling and half the vendors harboring grudges against the sharp-tongued planner, suspicion blooms fast.

Armed with her gossip-loving best friend Lucy, steady-eyed pet shop owner Ethan, and her two furry "assistants"—mischievous cat Clementine and slobbery bulldog Tank, Lila finds herself diving headfirst into a web of secrets, jealous rivals, buried feuds, and dangerously misplaced allergens. Everyone wanted Janine knocked down a peg, but who wanted her dead?

From stolen floral deliveries and shredded vendor lists to anonymous threats and suspicious "accidents," every clue brings Lila closer to a killer hiding in plain sight… and closer to danger herself. Because when secrets start with "I do," they don't always end with happily ever after.

If you love:

  • Cozy sleuths with charming pets,
  • Wedding drama and small-town rivalries,
  • Amateur detectives and nosy best friends

…you'll adore this warm-hearted whodunit filled with humor, heart, and just the right dash of danger.

Curl up with Murder at the Bridal Bloom today — where every wedding treat hides a secret.

©2025 Diane Scotland (P)2026 Diane Scotland
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There is so much detail about the weddings and the flowers that it makes the whole book feel very special. Lila is a great guide through the chaos of Main Street and her local knowledge is key to the story. The mystery keeps you on your toes without being too complicated to follow while you are driving or working. It is a lighthearted and fun listen that brings a lot of color to your day. I liked it.

Ribbon and Roses

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Murder at the Bridal Bloom delivers exactly what a good cozy mystery should, small-town charm, a strong amateur sleuth, and a murder that keeps you guessing without losing its warmth.

Lila Jennings is a likeable, grounded lead, and the wedding festival setting is a perfect backdrop, busy, colourful, and packed with suspects who all seem to have a reason to dislike the victim. The story moves at a steady pace, layering clues, secrets, and just enough twists to keep things interesting.

What really works is the tone. It balances light humour with genuine intrigue, never tipping too far into darkness. And the supporting cast, especially Clementine and Tank, add personality without feeling gimmicky.

It’s familiar in the best sense of the word. A traditional cozy mystery, done properly, with a modern edge.

If you enjoy small-town whodunits with heart, this is an easy recommendation.

Cozy, Clever, and Full of Charm

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A fun mystery with lots of twists and the perfect cozy feel. I loved the characters, Clementine steals every scene she is in.
Charity Terry-Lorenzo nailed the narration.

A review copy of this book was sent to me by the author. All of the above opinions are my own.

A fun mystery.

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