Lucy Stone is excited about her youngest daughter Zoe's engagement to Chad, a charming minor league baseball player, but soon finds herself swept up in the whirlwind of wedding plans and family drama. As Lucy learns more about Chad's complicated past and his deep connections to Tinker’s Cove, her instincts as an investigative reporter kick in, especially when her soon-to-be in-laws, Penny and Nate Nettleton, start taking over the wedding arrangements.

Things take a dark turn when Penny organizes a surprise Tuscan-themed bridal shower, which goes off without a hitch—until a prominent guest, Hetty Furness, the head of the Tinker’s Cove Historical Society, goes missing. Hetty is later found murdered, and Lucy’s curiosity about the event’s strange dynamics leads her into a web of secrets and intrigue, where nothing is as it seems.

A great cozy mystery that is a MUST READ!

This is part of a long-running series, and it is fun to see familiar characters once again. They are well-crafted and realistic, making this an engaging read. It is fun to sleuth along with the characters, and there are a number of red herrings to contend with. Fans of the series will enjoy the latest installment.

Bridal Shower Murder is the latest book in the Lucy Stone series and does not disappoint. Lucy's youngest daughter Zoe is newly engaged to Chad Nettleton, a ball player. Zoe's future mother in law Penny is a very pushy woman who insists on giving Zoe a huge themed wedding shower, and does not include Lucy or even Zoe in on the planning. When local historian Hetty Furness is viciously murdered, Lucy digs deep to find out who killed her friend.
This is an entertaining lighthearted cozy with great characters and plenty of red herrings that kept me guessing until the very end.

Bridal Shower Murder is a quick cozy mystery . Overall it the characters are entertaining . There are a couple slow spots but I enjoyed it .
Lucy’s daughter , Zoe gets engaged to a ball player and in the middle of that one of her coworkers is murdered. They believe the murder has something to do with Hetty, her coworker finding out about secrets in the town history .
Bridal Shower Murder is another Leslie Meier success . Thank you NetGalley and publisher for an Arc for my opinion.

Loved catching up with old friends! Book 31 in cozy Tinker;s Cove series.

Lucy Stone's daughter Zoe's move to Portland has opened many doors for the young Communications Director. The latest includes a fiancé. When Lucy finds herself dodging nosey neighbors who are taking over wedding plans much to Lucy & Zoe's distress, the Courier (Formerly the Pennysaver) coverage of the historic society's latest display becomes the source of a murder. The Native town of Pine Tree was demolished and is the site of a local log home company now. When Hetty Furness agrees to close the present exhibit and research from the Metinnicut history to be included in the exhibit she is murdered. There is so much going on keeping up with the plot makes putting down the book a challenge. I want to know what's next!

A lovely reconnect with the entire Stone family as Lucy's children are now all adults with their own lives.

This was actually my first book by the author, at least to my knowledge. However it won’t be my last. A fun read, and just what I needed. Thanks Netgalley and publisher.

An entertaining addition to the series that keeps you guessing whodunnit and why right up til the end.

Overwhelmed with surprise, Lucy Stone receives a phone call from her daughter Zoe, informing her that Zoe will be bringing a friend named Chad home. However, Zoe fails to provide Lucy with any details about this young man. As a reporter, Lucy finds it relatively straightforward to conduct some research on Chad. The revelation that Chad is a minor league baseball player does not provide Lucy with sufficient information to form an opinion about him. Additionally, as Zoe is Lucy’s youngest daughter, her husband Bill also harbors significant reservations.

What else is Lucy to do? Think about planning the wedding and bridal shower of course. However, her pushy friend Janice, best friend Sue and the to-be groom’s mother are all vying to throw the bridal shower. This definitely creates tension. This situation is further complicated by Zoe and Chad’s desire to maintain the secrecy of their engagement.

As Lucy Stone’s mind drifted from wedding shower thoughts, a chilling murder shook the town. Overwhelmed by grief and empathy for the victim, Lucy’s unwavering determination to uncover Hettie’s killer remains unshaken. Amidst the pursuit of justice, Lucy is acutely aware that the wedding day promises to be fraught with challenges, particularly due to the impending arrival of in-laws.

I have loved this series from the very start, having read all the previous books as well as the novellas. It has been enjoyable watching Lucy go from being a young mother who now has four adult children, as well as a grandson. Having been a reporter for years, looking for that next byline sometimes came with its own problems. And, don’t think that Tinker’s Cove is a sleepy little town. Murder after murder has taken place over the years, as this is usually the case with cozy mysteries. Factor in the deeper issues touched on in this latest entry, Bridal Shower Murder was an excellent read.

Many thanks to Kensington Books and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

I enjoyed this book and would recommend it. Lucy Stone gets involved in another murder mystery. This is another good addition to a very good series.

Bridal Shower Murder by Leslie Meier is an excellent cozy mystery that is the the 31st book in the Lucy Stone Mystery series.

This series holds a special place in my heart as it was the first cozy mystery series I ever read and created a love for this genre thatI did not even know existed. I have read all 31 books and the numerous novellas and hope that it never ends. A lot of the books have holiday, season-related, or special occasion themes which I always love. I have followed Lucy Stone, her family and friends, and the quaint town of Tinker’s Cove, Maine for 26 years. They literally feel like part of my own family.

The murder/mystery was creative, the side stories engaging, and the pace and dialogue were as always excellent. I laughed several times at the cute one-liners. What can I say? I love this series.

Here’s to the next installment!

5/5 stars

Thank you NG and Kensington Publishing | Kensington Cozies for this wonderful arc and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.

I am posting this review to my GR and Bookbub accounts immediately and will post it to my Amazon, Instagram, and B&N accounts upon publication on 3/25/25.

This is a nice book for a cozy evening's read.. I did have a little problem with one character who needed to be told to get lost, but since that's true in real life, I can't really complain about it in a book. The ending is also exactly what I'd been yelling at them to do, so it was a very satisfying conclusion. I can't wait for the next book.

I enjoyed the book quite a bit. It did seem like the tribal problems were just thrown in and then incorporated into the story when it was apparent that they were needed in the story. Otherwise, it was quite entertaining.

Lucy's youngest is in love and getting married. But weddings are often stressful, especially with a soon-to-be mother-in-law wanting to call all the shots
So when a murder occurs in town Lucy feels stress from every direction and a need to find a way out. Excellent!

When Lucy’s youngest daughter shows up with a fiancé things pick up speed. With a future mother-in-law that was pushy and controlling it doesn’t make a smooth time. Throw in a few murders and kidnapping and it gets busy. Like the author and series. Would recommend.

This is a cozy mystery that follows part-time reporter Lucy Stone as she navigates a bridal shower turned deadly. When a murder disrupts the wedding festivities, Lucy’s investigative instincts kick in as she uncovers family secrets, jealousies, and betrayals that lurk beneath the surface. With engaging characters and small-town charm, this mystery keeps readers guessing until the end, making it a delightful read for fans of lighthearted whodunits. Would recommend

Thank you Leslie Meier, NetGalley and Kensington Cozies for the arc of this book

Leslie Meier is a favorite author of mine. Her newest book, Bridal Shower Murder did not disappoint!

This latest installment had several red herrings as usual with this series. The Lucy Stone books are always a good read.

This favorite author has written a quick fun read. Familiar characters keep the story moving quickly. Light fiction…realistic characters…real life events…like this book. This is a great series. Never gets old. Enjoy…thanks Netgalley

#BridalShowerMurder #NetGalley is another addition to this series by one of my favorite authors, Leslie Meier.
Lucy Stone is a wife, mother, grandmother, and investigative reporter.
With the news of Lucy's youngest daughter's engagement comes celebrations and fun, but also a a sad occasion, when a local resident is murdered.
I will always be a fan of this series and I look forward to reading each new book as it releases.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of this book.