China Bayles is a week away from marrying her beloved fiance, the interim police chief of Pecan Springs. However, the murder of Edgar Coleman puts a damper on her plans, so China decides to help her husband-to-be solve the crime. Edgar, who was known for his shady deals and philandering ways, had many enemies, so China and her friend Ruby decide to investigate, and what they turn up adds more suspects to the list and more possibilities that China will miss her honeymoon. Lavender Lies is a simple but fun story with lots of plot twists that will keep readers guessing until the very end.

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