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Can't Keep a Bad Bride Down
"A fast-paced, thrilling read." --Electa Rome Parks, author of The Stalker Chronicles
Bail recovery agent Angel Crawford isn't sure which is tougher--fighting crime, letting go of the skeletons in her past, or planning for her wedding. Either way, she's dealt with her share of surprises. But just when she least expects it, she gets the shock of her life. . .
It's been months since Angel and Pastor Justus Too-Hot-To-Be-Holy Morgan announced their engagement. Yet Angel's barely begun wedding planning. It's not that she's having doubts. She just wants to make sure the past doesn't interfere with their future. For Angel, that means clearing up a kiss-tastrophe with U.S. Marshal Maxim West and facing off with her ex-fiancé's assassin. Angel wants to share her plans with Justus, but before she can do it, a new complication arrives. . .
Praise For Miranda Parker
"I had such a good time reading this novel! I was in the story, watching and sipping on a mocktail." --Pat G'Orge-Walker, Essence ® bestselling author, on Can't Keep a Bad Bride Down
"Parker combines murder, romance, and church scandals amid plenty of suggestive sexuality." -- Publishers Weekly on A Good Excuse to Be Bad
"A surprise around every corner. . ..The combination of juicy mystery and the drama of a mega-church is an unbeatable one that makes this novel a real page-turner." -- RT Book Reviews on A Good Excuse to Be Bad
Bail recovery agent Angel Crawford isn't sure which is tougher--fighting crime, letting go of the skeletons in her past, or planning for her wedding. Either way, she's dealt with her share of surprises. But just when she least expects it, she gets the shock of her life. . .
It's been months since Angel and Pastor Justus Too-Hot-To-Be-Holy Morgan announced their engagement. Yet Angel's barely begun wedding planning. It's not that she's having doubts. She just wants to make sure the past doesn't interfere with their future. For Angel, that means clearing up a kiss-tastrophe with U.S. Marshal Maxim West and facing off with her ex-fiancé's assassin. Angel wants to share her plans with Justus, but before she can do it, a new complication arrives. . .
Praise For Miranda Parker
"I had such a good time reading this novel! I was in the story, watching and sipping on a mocktail." --Pat G'Orge-Walker, Essence ® bestselling author, on Can't Keep a Bad Bride Down
"Parker combines murder, romance, and church scandals amid plenty of suggestive sexuality." -- Publishers Weekly on A Good Excuse to Be Bad
"A surprise around every corner. . ..The combination of juicy mystery and the drama of a mega-church is an unbeatable one that makes this novel a real page-turner." -- RT Book Reviews on A Good Excuse to Be Bad
344 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2013
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About the author
Miranda Parker
14 books75 followersMiranda Parker is the author of the Angel Crawford Bounty Hunter Series. After graduating from college, she began working as a features editor for various magazines and spent many years as a publicist for national recording artists, actors, ministers, and authors. However, writing fun, fiesty, redemptive bad girl gone good stories was her passion. She resided with her family in Georgia near a horse ranch and her daughter's Girl Scout Troop. On a perfect day, she used to be found curled up with a good book or in a movie theater with a bucket of popcorn.
Unfortunately, she passed away on Friday, October 5, 2012. She battled a rare heart disorder, gracefully to the end. She was an active supporter of the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women movement to raise awareness about women's heart health.
Unfortunately, she passed away on Friday, October 5, 2012. She battled a rare heart disorder, gracefully to the end. She was an active supporter of the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women movement to raise awareness about women's heart health.
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June 9, 2013
▶▶My review is forthcoming. ◀◀
I'm delighted to be reading the proof pages for this manuscript. I'm really enjoying the story.
The book is scheduled for release June 2013.
I'm delighted to be reading the proof pages for this manuscript. I'm really enjoying the story.
The book is scheduled for release June 2013.
August 11, 2013
Residual Danger
Angel Crawford is getting married! Justus Morgan, her pastor, asked and she said yes. She’s not certain if she’s experiencing feelings for Maxim West, the U.S. Marshall who is also her PI instructor, or if she’s still pondering whether or not her baby daddy/fiancé’ Gabriel Hwang is still amongst the living. Either way, Angel is already carrying a load as she’s burying relatives, mending fences, planning a wedding, and chasing bad guys. Can she really handle anything else?
CAN’T KEEP A BAD BRIDE DOWN is the third book in the Angel Crawford series. Unfortunately for readers, as well as the literary world, Miranda Parker passed away, so a lot of unanswered questions will be just that, unanswered. While I’m a FAN of the series, I was a little disappointed in this book. As always, Parker’s descriptions of Georgia are on point. You feel as if Georgia is actually a character. This book, however, felt incomplete. I don’t know if this book was actually completed prior to her passing, but the story is jumbled with parts of the story that just make no sense.
I would like to thank Miranda Parker for creating such an exciting and original African American character, and I pray that she is resting in peace.
Reviewed by: Crystal
3.5
Angel Crawford is getting married! Justus Morgan, her pastor, asked and she said yes. She’s not certain if she’s experiencing feelings for Maxim West, the U.S. Marshall who is also her PI instructor, or if she’s still pondering whether or not her baby daddy/fiancé’ Gabriel Hwang is still amongst the living. Either way, Angel is already carrying a load as she’s burying relatives, mending fences, planning a wedding, and chasing bad guys. Can she really handle anything else?
CAN’T KEEP A BAD BRIDE DOWN is the third book in the Angel Crawford series. Unfortunately for readers, as well as the literary world, Miranda Parker passed away, so a lot of unanswered questions will be just that, unanswered. While I’m a FAN of the series, I was a little disappointed in this book. As always, Parker’s descriptions of Georgia are on point. You feel as if Georgia is actually a character. This book, however, felt incomplete. I don’t know if this book was actually completed prior to her passing, but the story is jumbled with parts of the story that just make no sense.
I would like to thank Miranda Parker for creating such an exciting and original African American character, and I pray that she is resting in peace.
Reviewed by: Crystal
3.5
April 18, 2024
Unfortunately, I had to report to Libby that the audiobook was really messed up—repeated significant technical problems. Therefore, Libby withdrew the audiobook and I couldn’t finish listening.
I understand that the author, Davida Stewart, passed away while writing this book, so I reckon someone else must have completed writing it.
God bless the author, her family, and her loved ones.
May she rest in peace.
I understand that the author, Davida Stewart, passed away while writing this book, so I reckon someone else must have completed writing it.
God bless the author, her family, and her loved ones.
May she rest in peace.
June 26, 2021
Seriously?!? Grrrr!!! I absolutely hate cliffhangers, but a cliffhanger that hasn’t been solved in all these years… FOR REAL?!?
June 1, 2015
I love Ms. Parker's writing style. Character development is excellent. Bail bond business is reminiscent of Valerie Wilson Wesley novels.
As I finished the novel, the main character Angel, is still not married. Her fiance, Pastor Justus, has been waiting patiently. The father of her baby has risen from the dead. The detective that she kissed is laid out after having been shot. I am confused.
As I finished the novel, the main character Angel, is still not married. Her fiance, Pastor Justus, has been waiting patiently. The father of her baby has risen from the dead. The detective that she kissed is laid out after having been shot. I am confused.
July 8, 2013
Great follow up in the Angel Crawford series, this book picks up exactly where book two left off with Angel and her complex love life. I love murder mysteries and action packed stories and this book definitely did not disappoint. I am a fan for life.
April 21, 2015
Was waiting expectantly for the continuation of Angel and Justus' journey towards the altar of marriage. But everything was up in the air most of the book with Max in the picture. Didn't like how it ended.
November 14, 2013
hmmm too drawn out but in a good way
September 19, 2013
Excellent!! Marvelous!!!
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