Death Knells and Wedding Bells by Eva Gates

Available June 6, 2023

Rating: 5 stars

Lucy and Connor have finally tied the knot and she's now Mrs. Lucy McNeil. Everything went beautifully with the exception of her soon-to-be ex-sister-in-law showing up with her new boy toy, sharing a table with the eccentric Aunt Joyce and her surly companion, Wayne. When Wayne's body is found in a supply closet in the hotel the next morning there is no end to the list of people who might have wanted to see the last of him.

I love this series more with each book! I have to admit, I was concerned that the series would lose its charm when Lucy was no longer ensconced in her Lighthouse aerie, but their once derelict and now partially renovated beach house has its own appeal. There are also always fun things going on like the reading club meetings, Louise Jane's paranormal research, coffee and dessert at Josie's, and this time we see Theodore swept up with the wave of romance and Bertie's friend Eddie back in town.

Because of the different things that happen throughout the series, I think it's best to read this series in order. I don't think one would struggle to follow along if reading out of order but some of the backstory would be lost.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC.