Fans are excited for Lucy and Connor as Death Knells and Wedding Bells, which is the 10th book in the Lighthouse Library Mystery series. This adorable couple are married, and we are invited along to the reception. However when we get there, the couple is ready to leave, but enough happens that we get caught up in the story before they escape in the crowd. . All of our old friends are there to support the couple which adds to the fun for the reader. Great series and looking forward to more books from the author.

Death Knells and Wedding Bells is the 10th book in the Lighthouse Library Mystery series and it is as enjoyable as the others! In this book, Lucy and Connor are finally getting married. Their family and friends are all there and some out of town guests too. There is some tension among a few of the guests and then one of the guests ends up dead and another guest disappears. It is too much of a coincidence and Lucy ends up poking around and asking questions. There is a new detective in town, Kyle North, who is working with Sam Watson. North needs to prove himself and he doesn't appreciate Lucy getting involved. The wedding, all the characters in the 2 families, work at the Bodie Island Lighthouse Library keep Lucy very busy! The cozy mystery kept me guessing (incorrectly) until the end and the finale was exciting! Very enjoyable! #DeathKnellsAndWeddingBells #NetGalley

When you've spent the last few years helping the local police solve some of their more difficult murder cases and are marrying the mayor is it too much to hope for a perfectly beautiful wedding? Apparently, that is a definite step too far if you are Outer Banks librarian Lucy McNeil nee Richardson!

Finding a dead body during your own wedding celebrations could be considered a tad unlucky and Lucy is determined, not to get involved in the investigation but somehow she just can't help herself. With one guest disappearing, and everyone considered suspects, the killer aims to end Lucy's snooping and her and Connor's marriage before its even gotten started.

As the latest installment of Eva Gates Lighthouse Library Mysteries starts, so does Lucy and Connor's marriage, which presents a wonderfully fun beginning to the story with all those guests we recognise from our own family get-togethers present and correct. I thoroughly enjoyed this story but didn't work out whodunnit until Lucy laid it all out for me! There were a couple of back stories running throughout, which added to the pleasurable reading experience in this tenth book in the series, and I hope will be returned to in future visits to the seaside town of Nags Head and their historic lighthouse library.

I was able to read an advanced copy of this cosy crime novel thanks to NetGalley and the publishers but the opinions expressed are my own. I really enjoyed this and happily recommend it.

Death Knells and Wedding Bells by Eva Gates is the tenth in the Lighthouse Library mystery series. Lucy and Connor have the perfect wedding and reception shared with family and friends - an a few plus ones. The morning after their wedding they discover that one of those plus ones was murdered and Lucy’s aunt is the prime suspect. What to do but solve the mystery!

This series matures with each new entry, creating a depth of character and place that transports the reader to the Outer Banks and the intimate inner circle of the Bodie Island Lighthouse Library. This mystery, as with all of the books in this series, was charming and the mystery engaging with many plausible suspects. I really enjoyed getting to know more about Teddy and some of the more distant family members. (I reviewed an advance reader copy and all opinions are my own.) I’m already looking forward to the next book in this series.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with this free book. Let me begin by saying I've never read anything by Eva Gates before but having read this book, I will look into earlier books in this series. I don't feel that you have to read earlier volumes before reading this.
I've read amateur sleuth books before and I really enjoyed this one. There were several twists and turns and I didn't figure out "who done it" until the very end. The characters were very enjoyable. It's light reading but more well written than other authors have produced.

Another great Lighthouse Library mystery. As always I really enjoyed the setting, characters and the story. Thanks to NetGalley for the privilege to read and review the book.

Tenth in the Lighthouse Library Mystery Books
Librarian Lucy Richardson and Connor O'Neal are enjoying their wedding reception
with family and friends at the Ocean Side Hotel. When they attend the breakfast
buffet the next day attended by the wedding guests, a body is discovered in a locked supply closet.
The man is identified as the wedding companion of Lucy's Aunt Joyce. To make
matters worse, another wedding guest has disappeared. As Lucy's honeymoon has been
delayed, she has time to investigate the murder and uncovers connections between the dead
man and others at the wedding. Unfortunately, the new detective in town disapproves of
Lucy's involvement of the case. Will she find the killer without endangering herself?
Love catching up with Lucy and friends - an entertaining read.
#DeathKnellsandWeddingBells #NetGalley

Death Knells and Wedding Bells, the tenth book in the Lighthouse Library Series by Eva Gates, was great fun. I admit to reading the first books several years ago and am happy to say this addition was worth picking up the series again. Lucy, the librarian, and Charles, the lighthouse cat, are still up for sleuthing, although Lucy’s recent wedding adds a new dimension. An entire cast of Outer Banks characters, including the book club, the library staff, and the unveiling of a murderer, make for an exciting story. This is a pleasure to read. Death Knells and Wedding Bells is for anyone who enjoys an authentic setting and characters who will become favorites.

I have read all of the books in this series and it is one of my favorite series. The events in this book take place after Lucy and Dinners wedding where the mystery appears to start. This mystery kept me guessing till the very end and I didn't guess who the killer was at all! I always enjoy following the adventures of the library workers and this time was no different. Theodore, Louise Jane, and Bertie were all enjoyable in this book along with Charles. I do wish the casually fat phobia had been left out ( only used to show how lazy people were). I didn't care that someone's buttons were to tight. I also wish we had gotten a little more cuddling between the newly weds! No reason they can't watch a sunset together and it fades to black. Even though I do think you could read this book as a stand alone, if you like it I highly suggest reading the previous books they help give more color to all the characters and there relationships. I received this copy from Netgallery for my honest review.

The big day has finally arrived for Lucy and Connor and everyone is excited about the beautiful event, Lucy's soon-to-be ex sister-in-law shows up with her new boy toy and creates a ruckus and her aunt's plus one is sullen and angry at the reception. The next morning Lucy receives a phone call from her boss Bertie James asking if she has seen Professor Eddie McClanahan her date. It seems he didn't make it home the night before. Lucy heads back to the hotel to look around only to discover a body stuffed in a housekeeping closet and Eddie nowhere to be found. Her search takes her Rodanthe, a tiny coastal town, where she finds Eddie oblivious to what is going on around him. Unfortunately the new detective in town has something to prove and he practically railroads Eddie. As Lucy begins to piece together the murder, she discovers the murderer is someone very close. Another suspenseful entry into this series.

In Nags Head, North Carolina, Lucy is enjoying her beautiful wedding to Connor at the Ocean Side Hotel. Next morning, her Aunt Joyce’s plus one is found dead in a closet at the hotel. Nobody really knows him, even Aunt Joyce had only known him for a brief time, but Lucy cannot let this mystery pass her by. Since her honeymoon trip is still a few weeks away, she embarks in an informal investigation that puts her in the path of the killer, who has been closer to her than she imagines.

This is a cozy mystery with an interesting premise. It is well written, and the pacing is more than appropriate. However, it took me a long time to read because I could not engage with the story or connect with the characters, most of which felt one-dimensional. There were no surprises for me, as I guessed the identity of the killer before Lucy did. I did enjoy Charles, the cat, and could also vividly imagine the library and Lucy’s home, thanks to the descriptions provided in the story. Overall, a three-star book for me that can appeal to those enjoying cozy mysteries, weddings, and a small dose of family drama.

Thanks to NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for providing me with a free digital copy to review this book.

Thanks to NetGalley, Crooked Lane Books, and Eva Gates for the opportunity to read this book, which will come out in the summer of 2023. When I first requested this book, I didn't realize that it was part of a series. But no worries! I honestly had no moments when I felt lost or uninformed reading this one. It's a cozy mystery featuring amateur detective and librarian Lucy. The day after her wedding, something nefarious is discovered at the venue, and she can't help herself from trying to get to the bottom of it. This was a really enjoyable read, and I look forward to picking up more books in the series.

Death Knells and Wedding Bells is the tenth installment in the Lighthouse Library Mystery series set in Nags Head, North Carolina. I enjoy this wonderful series for the setting of a historic lighthouse converted to the town library. Lucy is the librarian and has quite a talent for solving the murders that plaque their small town on the Outer Banks. This is a fun installment as Lucy and Conner are married after their long engagement and courtship.

When a guest of her Aunt's causes havoc at the wedding reception no one is pleased he attended. He is last seen arguing with someone and turns up murdered. Lucy jumps into the investigation to clear her Aunt and find out what happened . Soon the red herrings and clues abound as Lucy finds herself in danger once again.

The setting is atmospheric and the reader is transported to the coastal area of North Carolina. This next in series has a exciting sleuth to conclusion . The characters are richly drawn to the culture of the area and all find growth and positive changes in this edition. i look forward to the next in series.

I really love this series and this book was very good. Lucy is the amateur sleuth in this series and she is really good at it and as usual she ends up in what could be a very dangerous situation. This murder occurs during the celebration of Lucy and Conner's wedding so naturally everyone there is a suspect until questioned. As usual, I never guess who did it until almost the end. A VERY GOOD COZY read.

The Lighthouse Library Mysteries is my favorite cozy series and Death Knells and Wedding Bells has great updates on the staff at the Lighthouse Library.
Lucy and Connor finally get married and everyone comes to the Outer Banks for the big event. Her Aunt Joyce is at the wedding and brings a new boyfriend who is found dead the next morning. For a New Yorker, we find out that many of the wedding guests have a connection to him and they are not good ones. Even as a newlywed, Lucy seeks to clear friends of murder, but to the dismay of a new detective.
I enjoyed Death Knells and Wedding Bells and all the characters were as delightful as always. I am giving it only four stars, though, as I was disappointed when Lucy went home alone knowing a murderer was after her. But, I will look forward to the next book in the series as Eva Gates is great at keeping characters' storylines progressing which many cozy series don't.
I received a complimentary copy of Death Knells and Wedding Bells, but all opinions are my own.

Another wonderful addition to the Lighthouse Library mysteries! Lucy and Connor have finally tied the knot at a magnificent wedding, where a guest is murdered. Thankfully it wasn’t anyone they knew well, but still, Lucy investigates to help her friends out. I especially liked the expanded roles of Lucy’s family, All in all, a good read.

Death Knells and Wedding Bells is the tenth installment in the Lighthouse Library Mystery series set in Nags Head, NC and featuring Bodie Island Lighthouse Librarian, Lucy Richardson (McNeil). It's Lucy and Connor's wedding day and the couple are surrounded by their friends and family and enjoying a wonderful evening, despite the family drama surrounding Lucy's ex-sister in law Kristen who has split from Lucy's brother and has the gall to attend the wedding and bring a plus one. Then, there's Lucy's Aunt Joyce the free spirit who has also brought a companion but nobody's sure if he's a paid escort or if they really are a couple.

The next day Lucy receives a call from her boss Bertie James, who inquires as to whether Lucy has seen her date Eddie McClanahan, the Greek and Latin professor. Eddie seems to have disappeared the night before and Bertie is worried. Eddie is a bit eccentric, so Lucy figures that he'll turn up soon. As the couple enjoys the post wedding brunch, Aunt Joyce announces that her date Wayne has also gone missing. A trip to the ladies room leads to the discovery of Wayne, dead and lodged in the housekeeping closet.

At the request of Bertie, Lucy and her friends set out to track down Eddie and clear his name. They quickly learn that more than one of the townspeople had a history with Wayne. Blackmail, a corrupt detective and a furry feline make for an entertaining afternoon read. I say this at the end of every book in the series, I wish I had a Lighthouse Library in my town.

I received an advanced copy of Death Knells and Wedding Bells from NetGalley via Crooked Lane Books. While not required to write a review, I am happy to offer my honest opinion.

Preparing for your wedding should be enough, but not for this librarian. There's a murder, of course, and one must get involved in the investigation.

I love this series and feel like I'm reading about friends now. The mystery was well done and did keep me guessing until the end (did not see the who-done-it). I thought the wedding would be more of the story, but did feel like it was well done. I'm already ready for the next book!

The 10th book in the Lighthouse library mystery series. And it's the one readers have been waiting for. The wedding of our favorite librarian. But of course Lucy and Connor's wedding doesn't go as planned when a dead body shows. I highly recommend reading this series in order. Otherwise your in for a lot of spoilers.