Mimosas Magnolias and Murder

<p><strong>Cece wants a day of self-care mother-daughter time and . . . anything but her ex-husband's wedding.</strong></p><p> </p><p>But wedding it is as she tries to sneak the groom's forgotten ring to her daughter before the ceremony. Her plan for a quick escape from the venue is thwarted when she discovers a body and a garden full of suspects including her former mother-in-law.</p><p> </p><p>With the Cavanaugh name in danger of being dragged through the Wickford rumor mill Cece's ex reluctantly asks her to investigate the suspicious death and put the gossip to rest. Cece agrees . . . if he'll pay off her van and save her housekeeper's job.</p><p> </p><p>The new detective in Wickford and missed phone calls from her boyfriend Alder create more trouble for Cece as she questions suspects and gathers clues-not just for the murder but trying to figure out what is up with her missing boyfriend and his elusive voice mails. Every moment is precious because the longer it takes for Cece to clear the family name the more likely her ex is to back out of their deal.</p><p> </p><p>In a desperate attempt to end Cece's snooping the killer sets a trap to silence her. Will Cece's hope for justice and a paid-off van go up in flames?</p>