Murder Before the Vows
(2025)(The fifth book in the Barb Stitch Cozy Mystery series)
A novel by Nina A Wells
Cupcakes, confetti…and a corpse.
When a wedding celebration in Broad Hollow turns deadly, librarian Barbara Stitch never expects to stumble on the groom’s uncle slumped in a chair, frosting smeared across the floor and secrets spilling into the open. Gordon Finch was smug, ruthless, and despised—blackmailing townsfolk into selling their businesses and leaving behind a trail of grudges.
But when suspicion falls on the bakery owner—Barbara’s dear friend Tansy, she feels compelled to uncover the truth. With her golden retriever Suga at her side and the town buzzing with gossip, Barbara begins piecing together Gordon’s web of lies.
Suspects abound: John, a bookstore owner drowning in debt; Paul, the bride’s father with old betrayals; and Dana, the groom’s sister, harboring secrets Gordon threatened to expose.
The closer Barbara gets to the truth, the clearer the danger becomes.
In a town where rumor travels faster than buttercream, she must solve the puzzle before whispers harden into blame—and before the killer strikes again.
Why Readers Love Nina A. Wells:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Another fantastic installment with Barb, Suga, and the rest of the gang.
"No one expects to stumble over a body at a wedding, but Barbara Stitch is getting used to solving small-town secrets. Loved it!"
��️⭐️⭐️��️⭐️ Book five of the Barb Stitch Cozy Mystery series really delivers.
"The plot is solid, complex, and delightfully woven—characters continue to grow, and Broad Hollow feels as real as ever."
Genre: Mystery
When a wedding celebration in Broad Hollow turns deadly, librarian Barbara Stitch never expects to stumble on the groom’s uncle slumped in a chair, frosting smeared across the floor and secrets spilling into the open. Gordon Finch was smug, ruthless, and despised—blackmailing townsfolk into selling their businesses and leaving behind a trail of grudges.
But when suspicion falls on the bakery owner—Barbara’s dear friend Tansy, she feels compelled to uncover the truth. With her golden retriever Suga at her side and the town buzzing with gossip, Barbara begins piecing together Gordon’s web of lies.
Suspects abound: John, a bookstore owner drowning in debt; Paul, the bride’s father with old betrayals; and Dana, the groom’s sister, harboring secrets Gordon threatened to expose.
The closer Barbara gets to the truth, the clearer the danger becomes.
In a town where rumor travels faster than buttercream, she must solve the puzzle before whispers harden into blame—and before the killer strikes again.
Why Readers Love Nina A. Wells:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Another fantastic installment with Barb, Suga, and the rest of the gang.
"No one expects to stumble over a body at a wedding, but Barbara Stitch is getting used to solving small-town secrets. Loved it!"
��️⭐️⭐️��️⭐️ Book five of the Barb Stitch Cozy Mystery series really delivers.
"The plot is solid, complex, and delightfully woven—characters continue to grow, and Broad Hollow feels as real as ever."
Genre: Mystery
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