Man Bags and Malice (Haley Randolph Mystery 9.75)

Coordinating a reception that must include Sponge Bob Square Pants, Obi-Wan Kenobi, pink gingham, and a colony of penguins turns out to be the least of Haley's problems. Bartender Bianca Grady is murdered and the prime suspect is Ben Oliver, a struggling journalist who is convinced Haley is trying to ruin his life.

Haley sees it differently—she was just trying to help out the guy with some insider info—but it looks as if this time Ben's accusation might be true. If Haley can't find Bianca's killer, Ben could have a walk down the aisle that leads straight into a jail cell.

For better or for worse, Haley must salvage the hideous...