The bride, the groom, the toast, the explosion…
What should be a joyous occasion turns lethal.

In the village of Fairhaven—nestled between Washington state’s Bellingham Bay and the Cascade Mountains, home to writers’ retreat Pines & Quill—friends and family have gathered for the union of Sean McPherson and Emma Benton. Sean has been working with the FBI and local police to help solve crimes, particularly murders bearing the mark of crime boss Georgio “The Bull” Gambino. Emma, who has just learned to walk again, has begun to feel at home and hopes to one day raise a family.
But just as the festivities begin and corks fly, an explosion shatters everything, killing one and injuring others. From Bellingham to San Francisco and New Orleans, the chase is on to discover who’s dead set on ensuring the newlyweds don’t live happily ever after.
The writers currently in residence at Pines & Quill include a vineyard owner, a Bryn Mawr College professor, a special education teacher accompanied by her seeing-eye dog, and an intuitive who can’t—or won’t—identify the killer. Gambino has a knack for finding people in even the most inaccessible places to do his bidding. Could one of the writers be on his payroll?
Book three available April 4, 2023.
I see cypress trees have replaced tall pines on this edition of your series. You definitely know how to hook your readers with an engaging cover, suggesting a different setting. Watch for my own cover reveal later this month.
Your output amazes me, Laurie! 😀
Marian — We temporarily pivot from the Pacific Northwest to the bayou in Louisiana in this installment.
I look forward to YOUR next book!
Marian — I’m looking forward to your next book. Woot, Woot!
Congratulations on another book penned by you! I love the cover.
Darlene — I’m so glad you like the cover. Thank you for letting me know.
Exciting!
Shelley Blanton-Stroud
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Shelley — Woot, Woot!
That’s great news! Congratulations! Great cover too. 👍
Fatima — Thank you so much!
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Mazel Tov, Laurie.
Best of Luck and Congratulations for your new book project!
With warmest regards,
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