Thank you NetGalley for providing me with an ARC.

A well paced thriller where you follow FBI Agent Andi Castle. You are kept on the edge of your seat throughout as you try and guess who the killer is. Very well written and I would recommend to any thriller reader. My only complaint is that I felt the ending when we discover who the killer was was too quick, however this could have been because I was enjoying the book and didn’t want it to end.

For a bride-to-be and her fiancé, secrets and lies make this a killer celebration in this psychological suspense.

This was fun! Not ground-breaking, but definitely enjoyable.

This book wasn’t what I expected it to be but I loved it nonetheless. Twists and turns right up until the last page.

3.5 stars.

Honestly? Woah.

I requested to read this ARC because the description and title piqued my interest but man, oh man, did I not expect it to keep me guessing the way it did.

This book takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions, and at certain points I felt as though I had whiplash, but overall it was all good. The characters had so much depth and interesting characteristics that it honestly held so much suspense and thrill to the point where I found myself creating my own assumptions and evaluations on the characters and who I thought could be capable of murder.

Also, Brody? Super sketch. Cade? Most sketch. Oh my gosh, everyone just seemed SO SKETCHY. I loved it. So many plot twists, so many possible murderers, so much information that threw me through a loop.

This gave me serious James Patterson book vibes. And I love his books. I 100% would recommend this to everyone who likes suspense and crime/mystery books. Be excited for when it is released! You won't regret it!

This is the best book the author has written. It’s gritty, edgy and twisty. She takes you on a journey you don’t see coming. This book will stay in my mind for a long while. I voluntarily read a free copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I received a copy from the publisher through Net Galley.

L.R. Jones is a new to me author but obviously has a lot of talent and writing skill. Previously known primarily for romance novels, she has switched it up a bit and provided us with an action packed, very clever thriller/crime fiction book. I admit to being a bit confused in the beginning with one new story thread after another being introduced but all of it made sense in the end. I never lost interest and couldn't wait to see who the murderer actually turned out to be.

There is a lot going on in The Wedding Party — ghosts, murder, wealthy people partying, FBI investigations, adultery, family relationships and conflicts and a stay in a luxury rehab facility. Although the action is fast paced, there isn’t a likable character in the novel. However, once the reader begins reading, he or she is compelled to continue reading to the end and a somewhat ludicrous conclusion.

I thank NetGalley and Julie Patra Publishing, Inc. for the opportunity to read and review this novel prior to publication.

4/5 stars.

I loved the level of twists and uncertainty that I had throughout reading and as someone planning a wedding this is my version of a horror movie. The only thing i didn't love was how much we talk about Andi's dad like come on relax people.

Other than that - GIVE ME MORE MINDHUNTER-ESQUE BOOKS!!

The Wedding Party will keep you glued to the pages. I could not get enough of this one. This is a suspense filled read that will keep you guessing until the very end. Andi is a fantastic profiler who thought she was on break until she got in a middle of a case. I love how everything is woven together and ties in to Andi's cases and life. You will not see everything coming as she works to solve the who and the why behind what happened at the wedding party. This is one of my favorites from Lisa Renee Jones to date. I could not get enough of this. You need to read this now.

Lisa always creates such strong female characters and she is a master of plot twists! Just when you're certain you have it figured out, she shakes it up.
This book was very entertaining and a great read. I finished it in a day because I couldn't put it down!

This kept me reading into the wee hours! Thank you Netgalley for allowing me to read this advanced copy. I look forward to reading more from the author.

I'm torn on this. It started out really strong, but the story was quite badly written. Everyone was described as tall and dark haired and the entire premise was very far fetched but it was gripping and I had to keep reading to find out who did it. Some loose ends that annoyed me but overall an easy read.

I loved the overall premise of the book. The beginning was very drawn out but the ending felt extremely rushed. I finished the book feeling very disappointed. It didn’t feel complete, like the ending was an afterthought and rushed to put together.

Thank you Netgalley for this book!
Andi (FBI detective) attends a wedding party and someone gets murdered. What I thought would be a fast paced exciting thriller quickly went into a slow paced journey…
Some parts were not properly explained like where was the murder weapon eventually. The ending is slightly underwhelming and it was slightly repetitive.
But this has really interesting premise and a quick fun read!

This thriller fell flat and left me pretty underwhelmed.

FBI agent Andi Castle ends up attending a joint bachelor / bachelorette party, and well, there’s a murder.

There’s a lot of repetition in the writing - including everyone being enamoured with Andi being an FBI agent and so many mentions of her father (and his questionable law enforcement tactics). I didn’t find there to be enough differentiation between Andi and Carrie’s chapters.

The plot includes too many characters, but we don’t go deeper than surface level with most of them. Some of them just felt like caricatures of what you thought their personality might be based on their job and status, and others we didn’t get to know at all.

I kept reading despite all of this because the chapters were snappy and I wanted to know what happened. The conclusion felt very rushed and the ending unsatisfying.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

If you love to follow along with FBI agents to solve a case this a book for you! A slow thriller that keeps you guessing right along with the agent on who the killer is. Agent Castle was hoping for a weekend away from murder but it ended up finding her.

Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher, and author for the early release ARC.

I CANNOT put this book down! It is that good. The dual perspectives that L.R. presents makes the book way more suspenseful and a mind blow. For a bride-to-be and her fiancé, secrets and lies make this a killer celebration in this psychological suspense.

Carrie and Oliver. A couple completely in love and the hosts of a wedding to remember at Colorado’s legendary Stanley Hotel. This is Carrie’s fairy tale come true. Her fiancé, Oliver, is Mr. Tall, Dark, and Handsome; successful; and utterly devoted to her. Now family and friends have gathered to celebrate. It’s sure to be a wild night as the drinks flow freely and the fun begins.

But the morning after is murder.

FBI agent Andi Castle was just supposed to be a plus-one. This should have been a calming weekend getaway from what she does best: catch killers. Instead, Andi’s on the hunt again. The hotel is on lockdown. Secrets are being unearthed. And no one is above Andi’s suspicions. But which secrets are worth killing for? Andi’s forced to find the answers fast…before someone else dies.

The first half of The Wedding Party was a slow start, around 45% in I was completely enthralled. The story really kicked off once everyone arrived for the bachelor/bachelorette parties. By this point it is 100% whodunit and why. Andi is the epitome of a badass FBI profiler. She had killer wit and definitely knew her stuff. This book had me flip flopping between Carrie being the killer and not being the killer. I really could not get a grip on who it could have been. It had me flipping the pages to figure out who killed Oliver. I will say it does feel a bit lengthy/drug out when it comes to all the interviews, and the back and forth with suspects. I really enjoyed Andi and her dad Eddie’s relationship. Now the ending, I was shocked at this particular friend’s involvement, and then who the true killer actually turned out to be. It felt like the ending was a little rushed. Everything came together and was solved per say but I’m left feeling incomplete like I need just a little bit more. I would like to know where the knife is, how the whole murder went down from the killer’s perspective. Other than that, it was an exciting suspenseful thriller!

Oh my lord! I can’t believe the road this book chose.
L.R. Jones did a fabulous job and created a masterpiece. The author made a person that is afraid of thrillers actually be obsessed with them. That is all I’m gonna say.
If you add this to your tbr because of this amazing cover just like i did then wait no more and pick this up asap!

This was not what I was expecting at all.
It was repetitive and quite slow, boring at times, and filled with inconsistencies.
Some characters felt completely flat, some dialogue completely forced and I just had enough of the number of times it was mentioned Andi was an FBI profiler, and don’t get me started on her or someone else talking about her father, it was like every other page and for no reason!
I thought maybe it was the author trying to draw a parallel between Andi and her father, and Carrie and hers, and how maybe daughters are like their fathers after all. But I'm not convinced. Furthermore, the portrayal of mental health and how “the bad guys” were basically just inferred as deranged made me quite uncomfortable.
And since we’re talking about portrayal, geez, the way women were described was just awful. From the first few pages, we see people call women bimbos; a conversation between daughter and father about how she had “gained weight” and her thinking she had to get on a scale because of it; a comment about “not fighting like a girl”, etc.
I expected more, this was quite underwhelming, I really wanted to like it, but it just wasn’t for me.
Thanks to NetGalley for the digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.