Small-Town Mother of the Bride Turns Crime Solver

THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS: Inspirational author Janice Thompson knows what it's like to be the mother of the bride. She's played that role multiple times now! In 2004, two of her daughters got married within four months of each other. Daughter #3 is now engaged, and set to be married in the spring. Daughter #4 has just announced that she's met the man of her dreams and already has 'that look' in her eye. Talk about blissful chaos! Janice certainly knows about the ups and downs of wedding planning, and also understands the financial woes connected with putting together beautiful wedding ceremonies on a budget. So, what's a mother of the bride to do, when faced with such challenges? Easy! Turn them into books, so that readers can join in the fun!

Thompson decided to capitalize on her wacky wedding-related experiences by putting them into a series of mysteries titled "The Bridal Mayhem" series. Her first novel in the series, THE WEDDING CAPER (Barbour Publishing) has just released! In this fun-loving cozy mystery, readers are led on a clue-dropping journey of twists and turns that's sure to keep them on their toes. Thompson's real-life canine cohorts, miniature dachshunds Sasha and Copper, make appearances in all of her books, and help solve the crimes. Sasha is even featured on the cover of THE WEDDING CAPER. Murder, Mystery and… a slice of wedding cake? Yep. You'll find them all in this new series, sure to delight 'cozy' readers, young and old.

SYNOPSIS: When a $25,000 night deposit mysteriously disappears from the Clark County Savings and Loan, Annie Peterson has reason to be concerned and to assume the role of amateur sleuth. Her husband's job at the bank makes him a potential suspect, but knowing him to be a godly man, she can't imagine it. Then again, there is that matter of the weddings to factor in. Twin daughters Brandi and Candy have just received proposals and two weddings are pending. Sure, Warren occasionally jokes about robbing the bank to pay for the ceremonies, but Annie knows him better than that…doesn't she? Just about the time Annie thinks she can wriggle Warren off the suspect hook, he mysteriously shows up with enough cash to cover the cost of both weddings. Annie dives into the investigation and the suspects pile up. One by one they fall, leaving her with only one logical choice. Who will it be – a somber-faced loan officer, a security guard with a shady past, a drifter with local ties – or the man she loves?

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Janice Thompson is a Christian author of over a dozen books - everything from inspirational romances to historical novels, to non-fiction books. She lives in the Houston area with her family and two very mischievous dachshunds.
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