The best laid plans of brides and men go awry when Annie Peterson's future son-in-law Scott disappears. Have pre-wedding jitters caused Brandi's fianci to take flight, or are more sinister forces at work? Surely Annie can solve the riddle. But who could be behind this apparent kidnapping caper? Maybe the drug company Scott works for has hidden motives. Perhaps it's the handiwork of Otis, Scott's deceitful dad. But then again it could be the shady wedding photographer, or the "political enemies" of Scott's mother. Will Annie solve the mystery and recover the missing groom, or will she suffer "regrets only"?
Average Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars(4.5 out of 5 stars)
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2.5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Phyllis Loghry (Wichita, KS), February 23, 2009
A fun read and I also enjoyed the way the author incorporates scripture. I loved the way she developed the characters, like her friend with the wacky sayings.
4 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Kathy Sikula (Garrettsville, OH), January 08, 2009
Greatly enjoy the 2 book series funny and intriguing love the dog great addition
Great value and great read
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Martha Rogers (Houston TX), August 27, 2007
Sasha and Annie Peterson are off again in another quest for truth. Janice Thompson has again given us a delightful tale as Annie seeks the real reason behind the disappearance of her future son-in-law only a few weeks before the big day. Using all the skills learned in her internet detective course, Annie sets out to find the young man. No way will she believe he simply left her beautiful daughter. When all of his and her family descend on the Peterson home a few days before the wedding, they all have their own ideas about the disappearance. Annie has a list of suspects that range from someone out for revenge against the groom’s politician mother to his long lost father to his friends playing a prank. Even his boss and the company he works for come under suspicion before it’s all over. Annie has her work cut out for her, but she rises to the task with her ever faithful dog, Sasha, and saves the day as well as the wedding. Get on board for a fun ride and see if you can unravel the clues Annie finds.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Janetta Messmer (Spring, TX), July 30, 2007
Janice Thompson has hit a home run with her latest novel, Gone with the Groom. I couldn't put it down until I finished it. Her finely crafted words made me smile, laugh out loud, and even made me shed a few tears. Thanks for a piece of writing genius.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed by Lacy J. Williams for novelinspirations.com (Edmond, OK), June 05, 2007
Janice A. Thompson creates a delightful read with this cozy mystery. It is the second of three novels based on the character Annie Peterson and her twin daughters’ weddings.
Annie Peterson loves her daughter’s fiancé, Scott. One of the things she likes best about him is his sense of humor – but there’s nothing funny when he disappears two weeks before the wedding. When his car is found abandoned, Annie’s daughter, Brandi, is frantic and calls on mom for help.
Fresh from solving a mystery involving a missing $25,000, Annie begins taking notes about Scott’s disappearance. Soon her house fills up with guests, Scott’s parents and Brandi’s grandparents, which just adds to Annie’s stress level.
Is Scott’s disappearance just cold feet? Or is it something more sinister? Can Annie solve the mystery, with the help of some wacky friends and her faithful dog, or will her daughter’s wedding dreams end in ruin?
Thompson’s gentle sense of humor permeates this novel and ties into southern references including Annie’s mother, who serves grits for breakfast every morning. This reader found herself laughing aloud more than once.
A charming cast of characters is handled deftly by Thompson, who manages the whole passel with style and shows how a supportive family can band together in hard times. Between witty dialogue and fast action sequences, this novel kept my attention until the very (happy) end.
Gone with the Groom is a great read for those who enjoy cozy whodunits with a bit of flair.
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