I originally discovered Elise Sax books with the Matchmaker Mystery Series when she did a spin off of the series with the Matchmaker Marriage Mystery Series I knew I would read those as well. These books are light mysteries that keep you guessing and make you laugh.
Die Charred is the 4th book in the Matchmaker Marriage Mystery Series.
I am the greatest detective of all time. Actually, I’m not a detective at all. I’m a wedding planner. But I’ve just solved the craziest murder of all time, so I’m feeling pretty good about myself.
Unfortunately, my husband Spencer is in trouble at work because of my sleuthing. He’s the Chief of Police in our small town, and my latest exploits have been a little too visible.
So, when a friend of mine dies from an over-excited personal plug-in device that turns her into a human barbecue, Spencer starts shadowing my every move. He’s all over me to make sure I don’t get involved.
How can I not get involved? I mean, when I smell murder, I need to solve it. And this death stinks of murder. A charred murder.
Sadly, I have other problems to deal with as well. Grandma has a terrible cold, so I’m pulling double duty: Wedding planning and matchmaking. And the clients for both businesses are giving me terrible headaches. Normally, Christmastime is our slow season, but I’m busy with business, murder, missing carolers, a blizzard, and a donkey with a terrible case of IBS. How will I deal with all of this and not get Spencer fired from the police force?
I love Gladie and her bizarre way of solving crimes. She always finds her man or woman even when things are crazy in her town. However, this one felt even more crazy than normal. It reminded me how the Stephanie Plum series has gotten out of control but some how the author keeps publishing them.
I missed more interactions with Ruth as well as Bridget and Lucy. While I did laugh, this book was not my favorite in the series. There is only one more book left in the series and I will definitely read it.
Have you read this series?
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