Welcome to my tour review stop for Diamond Rings are Deadly Things by Rachelle J. Christensen, hosted by the publisher, Shadow Mountain.
Diamond Rings are Deadly Things
(Wedding Planner Mystery #1)
by Rachelle J. Christensen
by Rachelle J. Christensen
Romantic Suspense
July 8th 2014 by Shadow Mountain
Summary
Adrielle Pyper knows how to plan a wedding, and she is especially good at pleasing bridezillas. But when her biggest client and best friend is murdered just three days before the wedding, Adri’s world falls apart. She moves to the resort town of Sun Valley, Idaho, and starts from scratch. Thanks to Adri’s impeccable taste and unique style, she lands two celebrity clients, and her business seems headed for success--that is, until someone vandalizes the specialty wedding dresses she imported from overseas. The race is on to uncover a secret hidden within the yards of satin and lace before Adri becomes the next victim.
With a delightful blend of mystery, toe-curling kisses, humor, and spine-tingling thrills, Diamond Rings are Deadly Things is a romantic suspense novel that will keep you turning pages long into the night.
Praise for the Book
“I love Rachelle J. Christensen’s stories and characters, and Diamond Rings Are Deadly Things is another thrilling mystery to add to my collection. Don’t be surprised if you have to stay up all night to finish he book!”
--Rachel Ann Nunes, author of Before I Say Goodbye
"Diamond Rings are Deadly Things pulled me right in from the first page and held me captive until the very end. Great characters, a compelling plot, a surprising twist at the end ... Rachelle Christensen knows how to craft a great mystery."
-- Tristi Pinkston, author of the Secret Sisters Mysteries
"A cunningly crafty mystery with just the right mix of romance. Readers won't be able to get enough of Adrielle Pyper, stunning party-planner turned heroine."
--Nichole Giles, author of Descendant
My Review
I was really excited when I first saw the cover for Diamond Rings are Deadly Things and read the synopsis. It reminded me a little of some old, classic mysteries and I feel there are never enough of those types of stories. The plot turned out to be a little more intense, but it was a fun and sweet story, while also being suspenseful, and I ended up really enjoying it.
I just have to say that I think the cover is so cute and perfect for this story. I loved how the beginning of each chapter started with a wedding tip or craft idea. It was also fun reading about the wedding details and dresses. Yep. I'm a girl like that. ;)
Then there were these characters that I couldn't help but fall in love with. There's Adri who is a little scared of love and letting someone get close to her, but who was full of spunk, strong, and caring. There's her friend, Lorea, who was a perfect best friend and livened things up a little. Then there was Adri's family, some other store owners, and the family-friend detective, Tony. Finally, but not in the least there were these two guys. Both are hunks and available in different ways and seem like would be great catches. I had an inkling of what was coming fairly early on, so I knew which guy I was rooting for, but I liked that I didn't know how anything was going to play out and that the author doesn't make anything easy or wrap the story and romance all up nice and pretty. It's a little messy, as it should be under the circumstances. It also felt genuine and the romance didn't overshadow everything else.
Overall this was an enjoyable read. I loved the suspense, the sweet romance, the small-town feel, the love triangle that made sense, and the wedding planning. If you enjoy romantic suspense, definitely give Diamond Rings are Deadly Things a try. I know that I'm eagerly anticipating what will be coming next in this series!
Content: Clean (There is one instance of very brief sexual assault and some violence, but consistent with the story-line and non-descriptive.)
Source: I would like to thank the publisher, Shadow Mountain, for my complimentary review copy, which did not affect my review in any way.
About the AuthorRachelle J. Christensen was born and raised in a small farming town in Idaho not far from the setting of her mystery Diamond Rings Are Deadly Things. She graduated cum laude from Utah State University with a degree in psychology. She enjoys singing and songwriting, playing the piano, running, motivational speaking, and of course reading., Rachelle has an amazing husband and five cute kids.
Check out the craft website based on my new book series here.
Giveaway
Paperback copy of Diamond Rings are Deadly Things (US Only)
Ends July 25th
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I haven't been to too terribly many weddings in recent years (ahem, those "friends" aren't really friends when ya get older!), but when I was little I thought they were nearly insufferable. They seemed HOURS long! And now they're like 30 minutes! BUT, no matter who it is getting married and how well I know them (or not, if they are Daniel's friends) I ALWAYS cry. Always. I have no idea why.
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So glad you enjoyed this one as much as you did. :)
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ReplyDeleteIn regards to this story, it is rather entertaining and there is a horrid bride and a sweet one with some drama, so all in fun.
It makes it a little crazy, doesn't it. I don't drink, so that is also my preference.
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