SEX, LIES, AND WEDDING BETRAYALS—Annabel Wilder returns home to Jupiter, Florida seeking a fresh start after a brutal heartbreak. As a treasure hunter, she bids on a mysterious storage unit. Inside the unit, Annabel finds real treasure–wedding dresses, bridesmaid gowns, and jewelry.But somebody else wants the unit and Annabel is in the way. Landing smack in the middle of the mess, Annabel is … way. Landing smack in the middle of the mess, Annabel is soon swept up in a dangerous investigation headed by the handsome Sheriff Ethan Ferris, and a strange black cat that seems determined to protect her. Now her heart and her life are both at risk.
Ethan Ferris hasn’t been able to get Annabel out of his mind. But a rocky romance has hardened his heart to love—and to Annabel. When his criminal investigation embroils them both in danger, Ethan is forced to face his past or lose the future.
Trouble, with detective skills second only to Sherlock Holmes, arrives in the nick of time. Can he help Ethan solve a rash of wedding burglaries before the culprit harms Annabel? Can the savvy black cat push the would-be lovers past their jaded hearts and into love?
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Trouble’s Wedding Caper (Familiar Legacy Book 8)
By: Jen Talty
5 out of 5 stars
The story Trouble’s Wedding Caper (Familiar Legacy Book 8) by Jen Talty is a wonderful book that I loved reading. It has both mystery and romance. It hooked me in right from the beginning and I didn’t want to put it down until I had read the final page. I loved reading about the characters of Annabel Wilder and Sheriff Ethan Farris. Annabel is a woman who is beautiful and independent. She is a treasure hunter and has found wonderful things when she bids and wins a storage unit. She soon finds herself caught up in an investigation headed by Ethan. Ethan shows himself to be protective of Annabel. Danger follows the investigation into a rash of wedding burglaries. Will Ethan be able to solve the burglaries? How much danger is Annabel in? Will Trouble, the black cat, help Ethan with his investigation? There is an attraction between Annabel and Ethan. Will they act on their feelings for each other? Read this book to find out. This is a story that at times had me wondering what was going to happen next. I felt like I was putting together a puzzle in order to find out the guilty one. I felt a connection with both Annabel and Ethan and grew to care about them with each chapter that I read. I wanted them to find happiness. I also loved the character of Trouble. His quick thinking and wit brought a smile to my face. Don’t miss out on a wonderful story that has amazing characters. I would highly recommend reading it.
Two weddings: Prince Harry and Meghan Markles’ and Annabel Wilder’s friend Rosie’s. And maybe two in the near future? Make that maybe one, when Annabel discovers her roving boyfriend with another woman.
Trouble is visiting his owner Tammy’s friend Annabel who has been briefed on his unique skills as a detective. When he pushes her to buy a specific storage unit full of wedding gowns, rings, and manikins, the trouble begins. Enter her lifetime crush, Ethan, who happens to be a police officer, after a diamond ring from the unit is stolen and other wedding-related thefts have been reported.
I love the bridal theme of this story! A different direction from Trouble’s usual adventures, all of which have been diverse; this this one really stands out. Ethan and Annabel are fully drawn characters who work together to find the wedding spoiler.
The mystery is sound and the culprit is not obvious! Trouble is his usual cool, self-assured self, guiding his humans to the clues only he could discover. A fun read to be sure!
This is the first book in the series that I have read and have already gone and brought another one. Trouble is one cool cat who really knows what it is to be a detective, while Annabelle is sweet but also likes to ask questions and find out more about whats going on and Ethan well swoon he is a hot, sweet and caring cop! There is plenty of love in the air along with thefts, mysteries and sleuthing to be done and not just by Ethan that keeps you entertained and makes for a thoroughly great read!
Some people like books with furry side-kicks that are POV characters and some people don’t. I am one of those that does. Trouble’s Wedding Caper by Jen Talty is the latest Trouble mystery. Trouble is unique and fun and him having his own POV in the story gives added dimension to the mystery and the novel itself. The wedding mystery was creative and different from anything I’ve read recently. This novel is fun and engaging and will delight Trouble fans while also bringing new readers to the series.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this novel.
Annabel realizes that the man she has thought was “the one” is not after many years hoping that he was. She returns to Jupiter, Florida for a fresh start and reconnects with Sheriff Ethan Ferris who she has known for years. Ethan is recovering from a broken engagement as his fiancée left him for another and tells him the engagement ring that he bought for her was stolen…or was it? While cat sitting for Trouble, her friend’s cat, she bids on a storage unit. With Trouble’s help, she chooses a unit and finds many bridal items including gowns and jewelry. The mystery begins as someone else is very interested in Annabel’s purchase. A series of burglaries has taken place in town and the items stolen all seem to be connected to weddings. Is that why someone is after Annabel’s purchase? Can Ethan keep Annabel safe, with Trouble’s help? Trouble is a unique cat and we “read” his thoughts as he helps Annabel, from choosing the storage unit to protecting her and helping to solve the crimes. Kudos to Ms. Talty for a truly enjoyable addition to the “Fear Familiar” legacy. I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to give an honest review. (by paytonpuppy)