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Killing Bridezilla (A Jaine Austen Mystery #7)
by
Laura Levine (Goodreads Author)
Writer-for-hire Jaine Austen signs on to script vows for the ultimate Bridezilla, who wants her wedding to evoke "Romeo and Juliet"--without the downer ending. However, the bride's demise means a tale of woe for Jaine.
Hardcover, 256 pages
Published
June 1st 2008
by Kensington
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Jaine Austen's Writing Job has been next to nothing and her bank account doesnt look much better either. So when Patti Marshall wants to meet with her about writing her wedding vows, Jaine is hesitant, she remembers how nasty Patti was to her in high school. But when Patti offers Jaine three thousand dollars to do it, she reluctantly says Yes.
Patti is presistant and wants the vows to be Shakespears Romeo and Juliet the Balcony scene relived at her wedding,Jaine sets out to do her best to perfec...more
Patti is presistant and wants the vows to be Shakespears Romeo and Juliet the Balcony scene relived at her wedding,Jaine sets out to do her best to perfec...more
Jaine Austen’s career as a writer hasn’t been so fluid. Best known for a plumbing company ad, Jaine is surprised when her former high school nemesis Patti Marshall asks her to write a balcony scene for her wedding ceremony. When Patti tells Jaine she wants the lines to be a mix between Romeo and Juliet and Friends, Jaine wants to turn down the job but she needs the money. Jaine is hopeful Patti has matured from the bully she was in high school, but that’s not the case. Patti turns out to be the...more
"Fun and Frivolous" was my description of "Killer Cruise," my first foray into the slightly wacky world of Jaine Austen, writer of advertising copy for the plumbing world and part-time amateur sleuth. The description holds.
In this installment, Jaine agrees (only because she desperately needs the money) to write wedding vows for Patti Marshall, one of those popular girls who make high school a "blistering nook of inferno Dante neglected to mention" for everyone outside of her little clique. Twent...more
In this installment, Jaine agrees (only because she desperately needs the money) to write wedding vows for Patti Marshall, one of those popular girls who make high school a "blistering nook of inferno Dante neglected to mention" for everyone outside of her little clique. Twent...more
Laura Levine writes the Jaine Austen mystery series featuring writer for hire, Jaine Austen. She does ads, resumes and whatever else comes her way to make ends meet in Hollywood. Levine herself is a former comedy writer and it shows in the timing and style of the humor of her books. Here she gets to mine the humor of the painful high school years when Jaine is called by her personal HS nightmare, Patti Devane, and offered a very badly need $3,000 for writing her wedding vows – a rewrite of the b...more
I've been a fan of the Jaine Austen Mysteries since I read the first book in the series. They are funny and light, but centre around a murder that Jaine finds herself in the middle of.
This time Jaine is caught in the middle of the murder of the most popular girl that she went to high school with. Patti hasn't changed since high school. She's still pretty, mean and there are plenty of people that want to kill her. It's up to Jaine to figure out just who wanted Patti killed the most.
I really liked...more
This time Jaine is caught in the middle of the murder of the most popular girl that she went to high school with. Patti hasn't changed since high school. She's still pretty, mean and there are plenty of people that want to kill her. It's up to Jaine to figure out just who wanted Patti killed the most.
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I didn't really like this one as much as some of the others. The plot was good enough, who doesn't want to kill a Bridezilla? But I felt like the author was trying to hard to make it funny to, and just threw in a bunch of random stuff that happens to Jaine that I feel would probably never really happen.
So, yeah, a girl Jaine went to school with hires her to rewrite the balcony scene from Romeo and Juliet so that she and her soon to be hubby can do a little show in front of the guests at their w...more
So, yeah, a girl Jaine went to school with hires her to rewrite the balcony scene from Romeo and Juliet so that she and her soon to be hubby can do a little show in front of the guests at their w...more
Out of the blue, Jaine gets a call from her former high school tormentor - Patti. She wants Jaine to write her wedding vows for her. Well, Jaine needs the money, how bad can it be? Turns out Patti is just as mean and cruel as she was in high school. She is the bridezilla from Hell and she actually HIRES a model as a bridesmaid because her "friend" didnt lose the weight she wanted.The list of people who hate her is long and when she is murdered during the wedding, the suspect list is long.
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Killing Bridezilla is the 7th book in Levine's Jane Austen Mysteries. Not having read any of her previous work I was worried that I would be lost without any character back stories however, this was not the case with Killing Bridezilla.
The story kicks off with writer-for-hire Jaine Austen lamenting her dwindling bank account and growing credit card bills when she accepts a new gig writing wedding vows for her one-time high school enemy, the ultra-rich and spoiled Patti Devane. Patti's three thou...more
The story kicks off with writer-for-hire Jaine Austen lamenting her dwindling bank account and growing credit card bills when she accepts a new gig writing wedding vows for her one-time high school enemy, the ultra-rich and spoiled Patti Devane. Patti's three thou...more
annoying main character talks to reader and not in a really likeable way. basically yapping about what food she was currently shoveling down her throat. or the disgusting names of the cat food she was feeding her cat Prozac. the characters are unrealistic, unlikeable. this was a mindless read , and although i didn't figure out who the killer was, it was my idea of a light and fluffy "mystery" for non mystery readers. Me, I like some actual meat on my mysteries.
This is the first book I read by Laura Levine. Cute, easy, fun, fast and made me laugh a few times. The problem is, when I opened the second book it was exactly the same. I mean seriously, if you are fortunate enough to have one hilarious toupee debacle in your life, you are fortunate, this character has two in as many books. I don't regret reading them, but I doubt I will get more.
This was the first book by this author that I read. I was unaware that this was book 7 in a series, and it does stand alone. I may sound a bit morbid, but this book as one of the greatest "death" scenes I have ever read. The book is what I would call a "light" mystery, but I'm ok with that as it still had a fair share of twists and turns. I will most willingly read another book by the author.
I found a new murder mysteries series that I love. Of course, I picked this book up randomly, amused by the title. I never expected to find another series and a character to adore. I'm off to read my next one - don't bother me!
Read my full review at http://bookreviewsbyclare.blogspot.com/
Read my full review at http://bookreviewsbyclare.blogspot.com/
This series is about a free lance writer named Jaine Austen, who also does part time detective work. The books are funny, light reading. The author was the sitcom writer for shows like Three's Company, Love Boat, and a few others. She always has me laughing.
I think this is my favorite of the "Jaine Austen" mysteries. This book was funny and fun, and the author seemed to show a more tender side of Jaine. This is a light, fun series and this book is a good example of a light, fun, mystery.
Funny, fun, enjoyable.. I really like Laura Levine's mystery series.. They make me laugh, and her main Character Jaine Austen, could be anyone one of us...If you haven't picked up one of her books... you should.
This was a really nice, light read. Some of the parts were just hilarious! It took me back to high school days, but didn't mire me in them like some books can. I really enjoyed the fun adn frivolity of this book.
Such a great light, funny book! The Emails from her parents make me laugh, as well as the "comment" of her cat, Prozac. If you're a cat lover, you have to get a kick out of this. I thoroughly enjoy this author's books.
I just love this series. I just love the main character. For all of you junk food lovers, cat lovers and people who mean well but just end up looking stupid, I highly recommend this mystery series.
Another light, fun Jaine Austen mystery. Man, can that woman get herself into some bad situations! I sure wish the author would give her a man already, though.
Randomly grabbed this off the shelf at the library. I don't usually like murder mysteries but this was really cute. Fast-paced and a likable narrator.
It was a decent "no thought involved" kind of book. I read it in a day, so what does that tell you? Course, I do the same with almost every book I pick-up. 00
Killing Bridezilla is right.Whew! Laura did a great job of making the Bridezilla very unlikeable. Another great read!
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Fun read...makes you laugh. Don't read this looking for a "good" book...but if you need a laugh, this will do it!
A suspense thriller mixed with humor that missed it's mark in my opinion. Was an okay book, just a tad bit cheesy ....
It was a fun book...some not g-rated material....but very fast paced and funny. I loved her cat named Prozac.
This is a great book! Same style as Janet Evanovich. I will definitely be reading more of her stuff!
This was hilarious. I'll read more from this author. The Bridezilla was a classic bad girl!
Had its funny moments. An entertaining light read to help pass a slow, homebound summer day.
Poor Jaine. She’s so damn hapless all the time. Just once I’d like to see something work out for her. It’s like witnessing Stephanie Plum on her worst day. Times ten. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy these books, but I just cringe whenever Jaine embarks on a grand plan, because I know something awful’s going to happen.
I like the over the top humor, having worked with many brides, having lived in Southern California, etc.
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Grew up in Brooklyn, New York, back when mastodons (and Edsels) still roamed the earth.
Education: Barnard College
First job: Reporter/photographer at a newspaper so small, we had our photos developed in the local camera shop.
Advertising claim to fame: I created Count Chocula and Frankenberry cereals for General Mills.
TV gets invented, and I get a job as a sitcom writer, turning out scripts for show...more
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Education: Barnard College
First job: Reporter/photographer at a newspaper so small, we had our photos developed in the local camera shop.
Advertising claim to fame: I created Count Chocula and Frankenberry cereals for General Mills.
TV gets invented, and I get a job as a sitcom writer, turning out scripts for show...more
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