Murder of a Wedding Belle

A Scumble River Mystery

By: Denise Swanson

Narrated by: Christine Leto

Length: 8 hrs and 8 mins

Publisher's summary

School psychologist Skye Denison reluctantly agrees to act as maid of honor in her California cousin's over-the-top platinum-style wedding - and is also expected to assist the control-freak wedding planner. But when Skye discovers the planner dead, just one week before the big event, Skye is suddenly working double-duty. While overseeing every nuptial detail, she's also helping the police find out who hated the bridal consultant enough to kill her.

Can Skye get her cousin to the church on time - and save herself from a killer who may actually be on the guest list?

©2010 Denise Swanson Stybr (P)2010 Audible, Inc.

Critic reviews

"The best traditional mystery series being written today." ( CrimeSpree magazine)
"I enjoy every minute of every book of this series." (Charlaine Harris)

Love love the series

Can't wait for the next one. Guess I will have to read the earlier ones, really enjoy it. Great characters, keeps the interest, funny moments, narrator is good.

A Fun Read

Would you listen to Murder of a Wedding Belle again? Why?

This was the first Denise Swanson I have read, and it was a thoroughly enjoyable read. The characters were well developed and realistic. The plot is entertaining and easy to follow. Despite the fact that it is a murder mystery, it is light hearted and fun. I will read more of this series.

What other book might you compare Murder of a Wedding Belle to and why?

If you enjoy Carolyn Hart's death on demand series, or Monica Ferris you will enjoy Denise Swanson.

Have you listened to any of Christine Leto’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have nothing to compare Christine Leto's performance as I have not listened to her before.

Another great hit

Skye Dennison is great in this book. There is so much going on but I never got lost. This is one of the best in the series.

Nice Listen

I've always enjoyed this series. This book, though not the best in the bunch, was very enjoyable.

The mystery was good. I didn't guess who did it until the very end. I'm not really able to relate to the door-mat mentality of our heroine when it comes to her family though.

The narrator, as always, was excellent. She gives Ms. Swanson's sardonic humor the perfect emphasis.

I enjoyed the book, and will continue with the series.

Light Hearted Entertainment

An entertaining murder mystery not requiring a huge effort to enjoy. Light hearted plot that involves some zany characters

Great Series

Recently I began with book 1 in the series and just finished book 15 as well as the new addition. This is a terrific series, clean, friendly, and I loved the characters. Each character is unique and fun to follow. You can't go wrong reading or listening to the whole series.

Overall OK

Is there anything you would change about this book?

The setting! There are a few writers that I come upon that I really like their work and want to read more but when they are all set in little one horse towns where everyone knows one another; it loses variety and then starts to become stale with a lot to be desired. And with a murder in each one they would be the murder capital of the US.

Would you be willing to try another book from Denise Swanson? Why or why not?

Yes but I seriously doubt if I will ever pay for another one. The small town setting is not a draw for me.

What does Christine Leto bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Nothing

Could you see Murder of a Wedding Belle being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

Heck No, BORING!

Any additional comments?

none

Cute little mystery

Good performance, good story. Exactly what I expected from this type of book Enjoyed it.

Light and amusing

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

Yes, a good listen on holiday. I didn't mind pausing it to do other things.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

I liked the characters in the rough end of town, the trailer town wedding was funny.

Would you listen to another book narrated by Christine Leto?

Yes.

If this book were a movie would you go see it?

Yes.

One of my favorite in the Scumble River Series

Would you consider the audio edition of Murder of a Wedding Belle to be better than the print version?

I would not wish wedding planning on anyone especially for Skye's cousin Belle. As always Scumble River is full of great characters and I feel like I know them.