Veiled Threats by Deborah Donnelly

This text follows Carnegie Kincaid, a professional wedding planner based in Seattle, as she navigates a series of high-stakes social events marred by crime and tragedy. While managing a prestigious wedding for the wealthy Parry family, Carnegie becomes entangled in a dangerous conspiracy involving securities fraud, a suspicious fatal car accident, and the eventual kidnapping of the bride, Nickie. Throughout the narrative, Carnegie balances the logistical demands of her business, Made in Heaven, with a "Nancy Drewish" investigation alongside her friend Lily and a cynical reporter named Aaron Gold. The mystery deepens as she discovers that her romantic interest, lawyer Holt Walker, and the bride’s own stepmother, Grace Parry, are central figures in the criminal plot. Ultimately, Carnegie survives a series of physical attacks and professional betrayal to help rescue the bride and restore her reputation. The story concludes with a successful wedding ceremony where personal and professional tensions are finally resolved.