A Bridesmaid’s Guide to Murder

She’s paid to be your best friend on your big day... but she never expected murder to be part of the deal.

Emelia Walsh has one of the most unusual jobs on the planet—she’s a Professional Bridesmaid. Armed with an emergency kit that would impress MacGyver, Emmy steps into strangers’ weddings and becomes whatever the bride needs: a confidante, an emotional buffer, or a human fire extinguisher.

When Emmy arrives at the picturesque Evergreen Summit Resort for Monica Turner’s winter wedding weekend, she’s prepared for the usual challenges: wardrobe malfunctions, family tensions, and maintaining her cover as the bride’s “old college friend.” What she’s not prepared for is the web of secrets, rivalries, and suspicious circumstances swirling beneath the perfect snow-globe setting.

When a shocking murder disrupts the wedding plans, Emmy’s role shifts from emotional buffer to amateur sleuth—all while dodging questions from handsome but infuriating Detective John Sutton, who seems both suspicious of her—and strangely interested.
In this charming first installment of the Bridesmaid’s Guide to Murder series, Emmy discovers that when you make a career out of stepping into other people’s stories, sometimes those stories include murder.

Review: 

Whoever heard of hiring a bridesmaid for your wedding? That is exactly what Emelia Walsh is, and she is very good at it too. She’s like a wedding planner and member of the wedding party all at the same time without any of the drama. But, a murder occurs and high stress is part of the venue when the groom becomes the person of interest. It’s up to Emmy to help solve the murder and give the couple their HEA. I loved this cozy mystery! Not only did it have a list of suspects that possibly could have been the killer, but there is also the beginning of a romance between Emmy and Detective John Sutton. While she can be quite persistent in investigating without always having police permission, she also becomes a pivotal part of solving the case. We also learn the reason why Emmy chose to become a professional bridesmaid, which John helps her let go of some of the past. This is the first book in the Emelia Walsh Cozy Mysteries Series and I can’t wait to read more! The murderer was a little difficult to determine, which keeps you turning the pages until the very end. The author was so thoughtful and has included a link to Cozy Mystery Bingo cards that looks like a lot of fun. I received a complimentary copy of the book through Booked With the Emilys. I was not obligated to write a positive review.