Full of colourful side characters and seasonal touches, this cozy mystery reads effortlessly and is perfect for Halloween displays.

Welcome back to smalltown Elyan Hollow Oregon where every day is Halloween, especially at the Lazy Bones Bookstore owned and operated by Bailey Briggs and Jack Skeleton, a beautiful Great Pyrenees. Lots of things going on this time, including a parade, wedding preparations for a friend, an explosion and the murder of the perfectly obnoxious maid of honor. Couldn't put it down!
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As a huge fan of all things Halloween, Mayhem at a Halloween Wedding was an absolute delight from start to finish! The spooky atmosphere perfectly captured that festive vibe I love, while the story kept me guessing and fully engaged. The characters were fun and relatable, and the blend of humor and suspense made it such a satisfying read. If you’re into Halloween-themed stories, this book is totally perfect—you’ll find yourself immersed in the season’s magic and mayhem all the way through! Thank you, NetGalley!

For anyone into Halloween, you are in for a treat! Elysn Hallow is a Halloween town year round after some fame in a Halloween movie, but come October and add a Halloween themed wedding, and you can't escape the vibe. Bailey is excited that the second Spooky Season Lit Festival put on by her bookstore, Lazy Bones Bookshop, was a success and, this year, without a murder. Now Bailey can relax and enjoy her time as a bridesmaid in her college friend, Raven's Halloween day wedding, and the festivities during the week leading up. While Bailey and Colby are local, most of the bridal party and guests are visitors. While helping Raven with favors and other projects, she notices that there is a lot of tension between the bride's sister Harmony and everyone. Also, another bridesmaid is not very popular with the rest of the group, Ivy is a manipulator and seems to rub anyone expert Raven the wrong way. When Ivy turns up dead during a disturbance at the town's Halloween parade, can Bailey figure out what happened? Was this a freak accident or deliberate murder? Was she killed by a local or one of the wedding guests? Will the wedding go on? Why was Ivy a target? Was this a current gripe or something leftover from college days? This is a good mystery with lots of potential suspects. You will enjoy your time with Bailey, Jack, the Lazy Bones crew, and all Bailey's family, friends, and fellow business owners! Thanks to #Netgally, #Kensingtonbooks, and the author for an opportunity to read. #MayhemataHalloweenWedding #AHalloweenBookshopMystery #EmmelineDuncan #bookreview #bookideas #retiredreaderFor anyone into Halloween, you are in for a treat! Elysn Hallow is a Halloween town year round after some fame in a Halloween movie, but come October and add a Halloween themed wedding, and you can't escape the vibe. Bailey is excited that the second Spooky Season Lit Festival put on by her bookstore, Lazy Bones Bookshop, was a success and, this year, without a murder. Now Bailey can relax and enjoy her time as a bridesmaid in her college friend, Raven's Halloween day wedding, and the festivities during the week leading up. While Bailey and Colby are local, most of the bridal party and guests are visitors. While helping Raven with favors and other projects, she notices that there is a lot of tension between the bride's sister Harmony and everyone. Also, another bridesmaid is not very popular with the rest of the group, Ivy is a manipulator and seems to rub anyone expert Raven the wrong way. When Ivy turns up dead during a disturbance at the town's Halloween parade, can Bailey figure out what happened? Was this a freak accident or deliberate murder? Was she killed by a local or one of the wedding guests? Will the wedding go on? Why was Ivy a target? Was this a current gripe or something leftover from college days? This is a good mystery with lots of potential suspects. You will enjoy your time with Bailey, Jack, the Lazy Bones crew, and all Bailey's family, friends, and fellow business owners! Thanks to #Netgally, #Kensingtonbooks, and the author for an opportunity to read. #MayhemataHalloweenWedding #AHalloweenBookshopMystery #EmmelineDuncan #bookreview #bookideas #retiredreader

This is a sequel of Chaos at the Lazy Bones Bookshop. If you like cosy mysteries with twists and suspense, you are going to like this book. So, Bailey’s college friend Raven is getting married in halloween style. There are conflicts between the bridesmaids. Bailey is excited and arranges Bachelorette party but there are secrets, mystery and hidden truth. Ivy is found dead and the investigation unveils the truth and secrets. Author’s write really well,

Bailey is back with a new adventure in Elyan Hollow and the Lazy Bones Bookshop. In this second installment, Bailey Briggs college friend Raven is set to marry Emmett in the most over the top Halloween theme wedding, until an explosion at the Halloween parade sets off a series of unfortunate events. This is one of my favorite series being a life long Oregonian and working at a small Oregon coast bookstore over half my life. The nostalgia feel of Halloweentown will have all the millennials clambering for this cozy series.

The perfect cozy for the Halloween season. Mayhem at the Halloween WEdding follows Bailey our local bookstore owner as she is preparing for her friend Raven's wedding. Taking place during the town's annual Halloween festival, it has a spooky theme but not everyone is feeling the spirit. Some of the bridesmaids are at odds and even the groom's parents seem off. Bailey also has to deal with her store's busiest time of year, all the family drama surrounding her inharting the book business and finding time to bond with her newly found father.
Things turn even more chaotic when all hell breaks loose at the halloween parade and someone is killed. With her friend a suspect, Bailey steps up to uncover what is really going on.
Fast paced, with lots of twists to keep you intrigued. I did guess the whodunnit before the big reveal, but it didn't ruin the fun.

A Spooky and Fast-Paced Mystery for Halloween Lovers
If you’re a fan of Halloween and cozy mysteries, this is the perfect book for you. When Bailey’s college friend Raven plans her wedding during the spooky season, things take an unexpected turn. As a bridesmaid, Bailey juggles wedding preparations while her bookstore is buzzing with business thanks to the annual Halloween festival. However, the celebration quickly turns dark when the bachelorette party ends in an explosion and a shocking murder.
This fast-paced, fun mystery blends seasonal charm with suspense, delivering a thrilling read that keeps you hooked from start to finish. The perfect Halloween read for those who enjoy a little crime-solving with their spooky festivities.

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#MayhemataHalloweenWedding #NetGalley is a fun addition to this Halloween themed series.
As someone who loves Halloween, I can easily relate to Bailey's love of all things relating to the spooky holiday.
Bailey is helping a friend host her wedding and the bridal party doesn't make things easy.
The personalities clash, putting everyone on edge, and when one person is killed, Bailey races against the clock to prove who the killer is.
I would love to visit Elyan Hollow and Lazy Bones book store, but I will have to be satisfied visiting through these wonderful stories.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for selecting me to read an advanced copy of this book.

I love a good Halloween themed novel and this (book two in her Halloween Bookshop Mystery series) is on point! Loved getting to see these characters again!