A Wedding Tail by Casey Griffin

She's a wedding planner and she makes a point of always being in control  This wedding isn't going well though.  The bride has gained weight and the dress doesn't fit, the parents are having a cake fight with bridal cake in the middle, and the organist is sick.  The horse the bride wants to ride away from the wedding on got sick.  And the flower girl is letting all the doves out of their cages too early.  Then the best man objects to the wedding and says he loves the bride...

St. Martin's Press and Net Galley allowed me to read this book for review (thank you).  It will be published August 1st.

Zoe was left at the altar by her fiance, so she works hard to make everyone's wedding happen perfectly.  She can't save that one, though.  And her troubles are just beginning.

She has someone trying to kill her.  She has a man she lusts for.  Her assistant is stealing her clients.  And her competitor is playing dirty.  What a mess!

She and her adopted puppy almost get blown up.  She has suspects but no way to prove anything.  When she figures out what's going on, it looks like she might die for it...

This story has humor, embarrassing situations, and lots of sex in it.  Zoe sells sex toys as a second business.  It was a bit much for me.  I'm old fashioned would rather imagine than be told.  The killer was no one I would have imagined, so the mystery held together.  And somehow, so did Zoe and her new love.  Life might settle down for her yet.

Beauty and the Wiener: A Rescue Dog Romance by Casey Griffin

Addison has the opportunity of a lifetime in front of her:  She's been invited to show off her dog costumes and grooming talents before a dog show.  She's so excited and really anxious to do a good job and get her business off the ground and running successfully.  She does have enough time to get a drink and maybe dance one dance.  She even finds Mr. Perfect near the dance floor.  The night is off to a good start until she goes back to do the show and finds several dogs missing.  Seven to be exact.  How could that happen?  Where did they go?

St. Martin's Press and Net Galley allowed me to read this book for review (thank you).  It will be published February 7th.

This is a bit like a cozy mystery.  Addison's reputation is shot, no one will even keep their pampering appointments for their dogs, and everybody thinks she's stolen the dogs.  The police don't give dog kidnappings high priority, so she'll have to solve it herself if she's going to save her business.

There's a lot of humor in this tale.  Addison is sure she's going to have a fairy tale romance.  She's even picked out her Prince Charming.  But Felix the bartender is pretty hot and he's interested in her, too.  Addison manages to misunderstand every relationship Felix has which is a hoot to read.  She finds out Mr. Perfect isn't all that charming.  And before the end of the story, everything has been turned upside down in her life.  Even her dog shows her a side she hasn't seen before.

With dogs everywhere, odd dog owners, and a thief, it's an interesting look at the dog world and people in general.  I think Addison is going to do well in life and she picked the right fella to do it with, too.

This is a funny well told tale that was a joy to read.