Matrimony Meltdown

Zoe Donovan Mystery #13

by Kathi Daley

After a year and a half of on again off again relationship status, Zak and Zoe are finally getting married. Not only has her own mother morphed into Momzilla, but Zak’s mother shows up a month before the wedding with plans to stay until the big day. When the mom’s gang up to undo all of Zoe’s wedding plans, things become tense. When Zak has to go out of town two weeks before the wedding, things get even worse. But when the assistant to the wedding planner Mother Zimmerman hired ends up dead in the pool, things become outright hilarious. Zoe struggles to maintain her sanity while dealing with a media circus, mom’s gone crazy, and a killer on the loose?

Genres: Mystery, Cozy Mystery, Cozy, Fiction

192 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 15, 2015

About the author

Kathi lives with her husband, kids, grandkids, and dogs in beautiful Lake Tahoe. When she isn't writing, Kathi likes to read (preferably at the beach or by the fire), cook (preferably something with chocolate or cheese,) and garden (planting and planning not weeding). She also enjoys spending time on the water when she's not hiking, biking, or snowshoeing, the miles of desolate trails surrounding her home.
Kathi uses the mountain setting in which she lives, along with the animals (wild and domestic) that share her home, as inspiration for her cozy mysteries.

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Reviews

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Matrimony Meltdown ( Zoe Donovan Mystery Book 13 )
by: Kathi Daley
This is the 13th book in the Zoe Donovan Mystery series. I absolutely loved Matrimony Meltdown, and Kathi Daley did not disappoint me. I laughed so hard at times and other times I was OH NO. This story is centered around Zoe and Zak’s wedding planning. We have a mother-In-law and mother that has plans of their own for this wedding. Yes this is a mystery story and again Zoe is again pitching in and trying to help out. I am not going to say more because I do not want to spoil the story for you . Be sure and get your copy so you can find out more about this wedding and the mystery. Thanks again Kathi Daley for a great story.
I was given a copy of this book by the author for my honest review , which I have given.

[Cozybooklady · Rating 5 out of 5]

Here Comes The.....Momzilla?!

Zoe and Zak are ready to tie the knot.....but Zak's mom has turned the cozy, quiet setting into a three ring circus.
Family invades their home and Zoe is stuck dealing with it by herself. Zak is trying to fix a major software problem and Zoe doesn't want to worry him anymore. When the giant RV rolls to a stop in front of the mansion, Zoe is at wits end. She turns to life long bestie, Ellie for guidance, but Ellie has her own woes, as boyfriend Levi is offered a fabulous job offer, almost too good to pass up. Between rescuing stray animals, hiding from the momzilla, and trying to keep her wedding just that, Zoe finds a body floating in the pool. Who wanted Julianna dead? Why was someone sneaking into Zak's office? Crazy, quirky relatives add to the humor in this laugh out loud story.
I cannot wait until the next book comes out!

[Penny Marks · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! #13 in the series and it is like you have never left Zoe and Zak . Kathi Daley does such a great job on this series you get lost in the pages and lives of each of the characters. I laughed so hard in spots because I could so relate to the Mother In Law:) You will love this book as well as all the others in this series. Can't wait till #14:)

[Tina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've heard of bride zilla but mom zilla, That is what you have in store when you read Matrimony Meltdown. Zoe, animal lover and rescuer and owner of her new business Zoe's Zoo where she and a few dedicated employee's rescue stray animals and Zak a software developer who is in deep water when someone is out to get him and sneaking into his office when his family and wedding planners are staying at their home before Zoe and Zak's wedding day.

Mother Zimmerman, Zak's mother has turned into momzilla, taking over with the planning of their wedding by inviting everyone to the house two weeks before the nuptials. The assistant to the wedding planner, Julianna is found floating dead in the pool. The police think it's accidental but Zoe has other ideas. Meanwhile Zoe is about to pull her hair out with her soon to be mother-in-law and her only escape seems to be her best friend Ellie's boathouse, where Ellie tries to reassure Zoe that everything will be okay and at the same time having struggles of her own.

Zoe soon has the clues to point to that it was indeed murder and with the amount of people that are staying in the house it could be anyone of them and Zoe along with the police talk to everyone of them to try to reveal a killer in her midst. But looks can be deceiving and things are not always as they seem as Zoe soon finds out and escape from the killers clutches is the first order of business before Zoe finds herself in hot water.

My favorite of the Zoe Donovan Mysteries I have read so far. A must for any fan of wedding themed cozy mysteries like myself. Edge of your seat thrills. Kathi's writing is like a breath of fresh air and before you know it your finished reading. Action packed and full of suspense and with a unexpected turn of events when the killer is revealed. Not knowing or not suspecting who a killer is is so refreshing to me and the the element of surprise had me loving this book even more. Spend the day reading Matrimony Meltdown and you won't be disappointed.

[Teresa Kander · Rating 4 out of 5]

Zoe and Zak thought they had their wedding plans under control, but that was before his mother--and hers--decided they knew best and began to make plans of their own. A wedding planner, his entourage, and numerous members of Zak's extended family are suddenly staying in their home, and to make things worse for Zoe, Zak is out of town for the week. When the wedding planner's assistant turns up dead in the swimming pool, things get even more stressful. Ellie, Zoe's best friend, and her boyfriend, Levi, are having their own relationship issues due to Levi's new job offer, four hundred miles away from Ashton Falls. Will Zoe survive the moms, the unwanted houseguests, and the murder investigation? Will she be able to help Ellie and Levi through their crisis? And will there actually be a wedding for Zoe and Zak?

This book is the first I've actually read in this series, and it's not necessary to have read the rest to enjoy and understand this one, but I think I will go back and read the others in order to get the background on everyone. And I can't wait for the next book in the series, to find out how the wedding turns out!

**I was given a copy of this book by the author in return for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.**

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Matrimony Meltdown is book # 13 in the Zoe Donovan Mystery series.

Zoe and Zak had planned on a small quiet wedding with a few friends and kept Zak's mom out of the loop until close to the wedding so that things would stay simple. Well, that didn't last long. Zak was called out of town at the same time that Zak's mom arrived to hijack the wedding plans. Zak's mom wants a big wedding with lots of family, a celebrity story and a wedding planner. Soon, the house is bursting with Zak's relatives, and a wedding planner and his entourage. In the meanwhile, one of the guests is murdered. Will Zak and Zoe get the wedding that they want and will the murder mystery be solved before the wedding?

This is the first book that I have read in this series and I did not need to know the background story to enjoy this book. I plan to read the prior books as I really enjoyed this one and I am looking forward to the next book in the series.


I was given a copy of this book by the author in return for an honest review.

[Connie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely love the way Kathi Daley tells a story, she includes the reader by making comments directly to the reader as well as through descriptions. The main characters, Zoe and Zak, are getting married, I so would not want to deal with Zoe's "The Mother-in-Law from Hell". A simple wedding will not happen with the "2 Moms" joining forces. Add a little murder and mystery to the event and I will so be ready for "our" honeymoon! Hope you grab this book !

[Marissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kndle Copy for Review

It was suppose to be the happiest time for Zoe Donovan as in a month she was marrying Zak Zimmerman. They wanted a simple beach wedding with their best friends Levi and Ellie as best man and maid of honor as well as their dogs involved as ring bearers.

But the arrival of Zak’s mom a month before the wedding with a wedding planner thrown in wanting a lavish wedding and selling wedding pictures to a tabloid. She throws Zoe’s simple wedding into a big production bringing along several relatives as well. Zoe’s own mom starts to also makes plans driving her insane as she tries not to melt down as Zak finds himself out of state as he sudden gets trouble with his software that suppose to launch in the fall.
Zoe tries to stay calm while venting her frustrations to Ellie. Levi is suddenly offered a coaching job at a college far away from Ashton Falls straining again their possible relationship. Will he take the opportunity or stay and how will it affect his relationship with Ellie.

If things are not strained enough for Zoe, she comes home to find the wedding planner assistant in the bottom of the pool murdered. Who wanted her dead enough to kill her as everyone staying at Zak’s home is a potential killer? Also thrown in are people having been sniffing in Zak’s office even though it is locked.

Another winner by the author as we cannot wait for them to say there I do’s.

[Kathi Detamore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hold on to your hats folks! It is almost wedding time in Ashton Falls for Zak and Zoe. The book is titled Matrimony Meltdown and is Book 13 in the Zoe Donovan Mystery Series. The wedding is 2 weeks away, Zak is out of town, and Zoe’s and Zak’s house has been invaded by relatives and people hired to plan the wedding… the wedding that Zoe thought was already planned. Hum, who is at the center of all that madness but Zak’s mother. I was sure she was going to be the murder victim. Just wasn’t sure who would kill her. But of course there was a murder. A lady staying at the house was found floating in the pool. Let me stop here as I am not one to reveal too much of the plot in a review. But I will say I could only put the book down long enough to make a cheese sandwich. Kathi Daley has once again left me sitting on the edge of my recliner wanting to find out who the murderer is and wishing the book would not end. Bring on the wedding in Book 14 in June.

[Dawn Frazier · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was so excited to get back to Ashton Falls with Zoe and Zak! I loved this book, as I do all of Kathis, this is one of my favorite series. Zak is out of town, and poor Zoe is left at their house when Zaks mother (Momzilla) arrives with a whole gang of people who want to turn their wedding day into a disaster. And if that's not enough, Zoe stumbles across someone floating facedown in their pool, and, learns some possible life changing news regarding one of her best friends. A fun mystery, and some laugh out loud moments, and a lot of me thinking "Poor Zoe". I absolutely cannot wait to see what happens next!

[Tracy · Rating 5 out of 5]

As the wedding draws near, some where around a month down the road, so does Zach's mother, a slew of his extended family and a wedding planner and his entourage. Oh, and his mother made arrangements with one of the celebrity magazines to photograph the wedding. To make matters worse, Zak is out of town working on a software problem. So, Zoe sends her mother in to deal with Zak's momzilla, and ends up with two momzillas for her trouble. Then she discovers a dead body. Can it get any worse? Read it and find out. It is definitely worth the time.

[Linda Murray · Rating 5 out of 5]

I totally enjoyed being back with old friends Zoe, Zak, Ellie and Levi. Zoe has her hands full with Momzillas, a house full of soon to be in-laws she doesn't know, an upcoming wedding that has become a three-ring circus and murder! I picked the book up and couldn't put it down for long until I came to the last page! A fun and entertaining book that is the latest in a fun and cozy series.

[Lester Allen · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm so glad the wedding is almost here.. Everyone loves a wedding well almost.

How can Zoe handle the changes in their wedding that their mothers want without Zac there to help? How did the dead body get in there pool? Will their life every get back to normal? Fun story full of interpersonal strife and the love of family, friends and animals,,

[Barbara Tobey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simple wedding plans become a monstrosity thanks to the momzillas. A dead body does not bode well for the event either. Lots of surprises and this engaging engaged couple have much to overcome. While each book can be read as a stand alone, you will want to read all in this series.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kathi Daley writes characters and locations her readers fall in love with.
Zoe Donovan has done a lot of growing up in this series. She started out a real crazy hot mess, running here and there finding trouble. Now we are at the point that trouble finds her.
The trio of best friends and new/old friend Zak are still as loyal and loving as ever. They still have respect for and interact with the town seniors, and have even taken a few youngsters under their wing.
Business is booming for Ellis at the Beach Hut, although her assistant Kelly is having troubles at home.
Zoe's Zoo is overrun with bear cubs! Excitement and adventure everywhere in Ashton Falls.

The "main event" is Zoe and Zak's wedding coming up in only two weeks, and
both mothers of the pair are dreaming a bit more colorfully than Zoe.
She wanted a simple affair on the beach with close loved ones.
Now every conversation revolves with flowers and menu and celebrity attendees.
The groom is out of town taking care of a puzzling business problem.
His mother has filled the couple's home with unwelcome guests FAR in advance of the wedding date.
Where can a bride go for a moment of peace!
I had to laugh at the Momzilla references and later we get a glimpse of Frankenbride.

Being a true cozy mystery, we know something has to become deadly. I recommend you read at least the previous book, Alaskan Alliance, to fully appreciate the danger Zoe finds herself in this time. I'd encourage you to read any and all of the previous books to get to know the residents of Ashton Falls more completely. I am betting they will steal your heart. That said, you can follow this well enough as a stand alone.

With the previous book and this one, I recognize a tougher edge to Kathi Daley's writing.
While still cozy mystery, some of the danger crosses the line to espionage activity.
The author is growing as a writer.
Kathi Daley fans will want to take their time reading Matrimony Meltdown and linger a while in Ashton Falls.
As the book ends, I found myself not wanting to leave and I know I will be taking this series along with me camping and to the beach this summer. I will reread them from the beginning. And waiting for the next installment coming soon - after all, the wedding IS less than two weeks away.

I did receive a copy from the author in exchange for my honest opinions.
And can I say YAY Charlie!

[Mary Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Zak and Zoe know what type of wedding they want. A small quiet affair on the beach with family and close friends in attendance. They want Ellie and Levi, their best friends, to stand up for them. They want their dogs and the two young children they love to be ring bearers and flower girls. But when Zak’s mother shows up a month before the ceremony with a wedding planner and celebrity photographer in tow, their wishes fly right out the window. Many members of Zak’s family also show up and take over the house. With Zak out of town with work problems, it is up to Zoe to restore order and still get the wedding that she has dreamed of. That job will be as hard to achieve as the murder that needs to be solved, maybe even harder.

Almost the first half of the book is dealing with Zoe and her wedding day blues. But there is definitely a mystery going on in the first half of the book: will Zoe kill or maim her mother, Zak’s mother or members of the wedding planning entourage? And if so, how will she do it? It was so much fun reading all about the wedding plans and the troubles that Zoe faced that I am glad the murder happened later in the book. Having read all of the books in the series, I feel like Zoe and Zak and their gang are people I know and like. I needed time to catch up on their lives before trying to solve a mystery. There were times while reading that I was laughing out loud and other times I thought, “Oh Boy, this is not good”.

I think what makes the author’s books and series so good is the characters she has created. They are everyday people who have unshakeable friendships and for the time you are reading her books, they are your friends too. She is also very good at describing small town America and transports the readers there with just her written words. Every time I read one of her book, I feel like I am taking a mini-vacation. As a reader, this is a great thing.

I really cannot recommend this book (as well as the other books in this series and Kathi’s other series) enough to all cozy lovers. For anyone who enjoys a mystery with small town settings and family and friends, this is a must read. Do yourself a favor and start this series (Zoe Donovan Mystery series) at the beginning and enjoy your journey. You will not be disappointed.

[Jenna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Now that Zoe Donovan has finally agreed to marry her boyfriend Zak Zimmerman, all she wants is a simple ceremony on the beach with their best friends, Ellie and Levi, and their fury friends, too. Unfortunately, Zak's mother has a vastly different vision for her wealthy son's wedding. In fact, Zoe starts to think that Mrs. Zimmerman would like to replace her with an altogether different bride, as well! While Zoe watches her home with Zak fill up with his family and wedding planners hired by Zak's mom, she feels the wedding she wants slipping further and further from her grasp.

Her wedding isn't the only thing on Zoe's mind, though. Ellie and Levi are facing a life-changing decision, and a familiar but not-so-friendly face from the past returns to threaten everything Zak and Zoe have.

It's been a few months since the last Zoe Donovan mystery, but Matrimony Meltdown is well worth the wait. Kathi Daley welcomes everyone back to Ashton Falls in one of the most romantic books of the series so far. I'm eager for what's coming next for all of my favorite characters in this series. Up next: Soul Surrender. You won't want to miss this wedding!

[Linda Langford · Rating 5 out of 5]

Zoe and Zac are planning a beautiful wedding when both their mothers become Momzilla's and start taking over the plans. Zoe is about to blow when Zac's mother fills the house with strangers like a wedding planner, a stylist, and odd family members. Zac's away dealing with a business problem, and Zoe's left to cope alone. Best friends, Ellie and Levi offer support and peaceful refuge. Zoe keeps finding evidence that someone's searching Zac's locked office. Will the Momzilla's have their way, or will Zoe and Zac have the wedding of THEIR dreams? Along with a great whodunit of a mystery, and some really funny scenes, Matrimony Meltdown will entertain and charm readers.

I received a complimentary ecopy from the Author. My review is my personal opinion and not influenced by anyone else.

[Lisa Cobb Sabatini · Rating 5 out of 5]

Matrimony Meltdown: A Zoe Donovan Mystery by Kathi Daley is a fun cozy mystery with a clever twist. Everything readers enjoy about cozy mysteries can be found in Daley's book: quirky characters, an interesting setting, and a well-plotted whodunit. Matrimony Meltdown also providers humor, romance, and a little suspense. Two moms taking over the planning of a wedding - what can go wrong? Plenty!
Cozy mystery lovers will want to read every title of this wonderful series.

[Vivian · Rating 4 out of 5]

This first book in the Zoe and Zak wedding trilogy was great. I must admit to having homicidal thoughts towards Zak's Momzilla, however - thank goodness the murder/mystery interceded and captured my attention! The author has really grown Zoe as a character and I have enjoyed seeing that. Looking forward to the second book to see how all the dramas will all pan out - particularly with Ellie and Levi.

[Doward Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Zoe and Zac are finally getting married and even Zac's Momzilla and a murder in their swimming pool can't stop the ceremony. Zac's Mother interferes with their simple plans and a murder results. Unfortunately it wasn't hers! Crazy in-laws, pushy press and murder give Zoe a meltdown but she pushes on. When events from the recent past catch up with Zoe and Zac, they almost lose their lives. Another great entry in the series that will keep you going right on to the next book.

[Sue · Rating 4 out of 5]

#13...this series just goes on and on and on...and I don't want it to EVER stop!!! I love snuggling down with my Kindle to read the next installment in the lives of these wonderful characters and the mystery they are going to solve. It doesn't hurt that there is romance and humor thoughout the whole series. Now waiting for #14 to come out in May!!!

[Arow · Rating 2 out of 5]

This has been my least favourite. I just didn't understand the point, it didn't move the characters forward and the murder was nothing I cared about. Felt pushed, maybe it was meant to be a closing to one book and a setup of another. However, maybe the last book and the next book just could have incorporated what was needed instead.

[Ty Starks · Rating 3 out of 5]

Too much stress. Too much repeating the list of suspects. Not the best in the series and tedious to read.

[Bonnie Dale Keck · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kindle Unlimited liked it but didn't love it hence 4 stars. Wasn't anything stupid such as typos or anything like that, just didn't love this.

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[Tari · Rating 5 out of 5]

Poor Zoe had one wedding issue after the other as her Momzilla of a future mom-in-law descended on her and Zak’s house while he was conveniently away on business. Not to mention a menagerie of wedding planners, reporters and various weird family members. But Zoe’s mom can be a momma bear when she wants to, so she managed to get things in order the way Zoe and Zak really wanted them. Meanwhile, Zoe was sleuthing out a murder in their pool and trying to figure out who was breaking into Zak’s office.

She found out in a surprising showdown that was definitely tense and had Zoe wondering if she and Zak were gonna die or figure out how to get out from under this mess. Sweet little Charlie pup was actually who the main rescuer was—if it wasn’t for his nose and his keen hearing, well I really hate to think what might’ve happened! Now that things were back on track, I’m gonna make a point of not taking 2 years to get to the next book!

[Patricia H. Phelps · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mothers of the Groom and Bride

Zak is out of town when his mother shows up at their house a month before their wedding date and begins changing everything from small to huge. Zoe is going bananas, especially when her mother joins forces with Mother Zimmerman. Then one of the wedding planner's staff is murdered and that gives Zoe something else to focus on. Levi and Ellie have something to settle as well. Pi is introduced; he is a hacker who Zak hires as he is very good. Looking forward to reading the actual wedding story to find out if they have the wedding they want or if the mothers have input.

[Celest · Rating 5 out of 5]

Zoe and Zak's small, simple wedding, Right!

I had a love hate relationship with parts of this story. Yes, I get way to invested in the lives of these characters. All of Zoe and Zak's plans for their wedding, changed by the mother-in-law from hell. Then someone dies, accident or murder. Also someone might be snooping in Zak's office. And what is happening with Ellie and Levi? So much going on in this book that it was hard to put down. Loved it. Moving on to the next one in the series.

[Nikki · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's nearing Zoe and Zac's wedding and he's had to go away to sort a software issue out; while he's away his Mum turns up, the mother-in-law from hell! Having taken over the house she's taken over their wedding, much to the disgust of Zoe and her friends.

When the wedding planner's assistant is found dead in the pool, Zoe tries to find the murderer before Zac comes home. Unfortunately, she runs into someone from her past!

A series of cozy mysteries which are easily read in an evening, best read in order of publication to preserve continuity of the characters and series.

[Loretta TheMoodyRedhead · Rating 5 out of 5]

Monster-in-law and a disguise

I despise when someone takes control of a situation that has nothing to do with them. As in Zak's mother basically took over the planning of Zoe and Zak's wedding even though they already had everything handled. Mother Zimmerman disregard everything Zoe said acting like it was her affair and not Zoe's. I hate that! I skipped through some parts of this book just so I didn't have to "see" how Zoe was treated.

At least one of the mysteries from the previous book was solved and taken care of though.