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Dead Ringer

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A glamorous bridal show. A sophisticated jewelry heist. Can Annabelle track down the baubles and nab a burglar?  

Wedding planner Annabelle Archer knows that the only thing as crazy as a wedding day is a bridal show. When DC's most stylish bridal showcase is disrupted by a jewelry heist and a quarter of a million dollars worth of diamond rings disappear, Annabelle and her team are determined to find the bling to help the jeweler and save the show. One problem: the jewelry was stolen during a blackout and no one saw a thing. With the clock counting down to show time, Annabelle and her sassy assistant, Kate, must hunt for a sophisticated jewel thief and unravel a clever caper.

Dead Ringer, a novella, is the fourth book in the Annabelle Archer cozy mystery series. If you like charming characters, fast-paced comedy, and behind-the-scenes glimpses into the wild world of weddings, then you'll love the latest in Laura Durham's Agatha award-winning mystery series. 

To read the previous books in the series, visit www.lauradurham.com. Or get the first book in the series free by signing up: freebook.lauradurham.comAll Rights Reserved

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