Prudence Ryland isn’t thrilled about being Madame Ariadne, a psychic dream consultant, but it is a living. Until one of her clients reveals he is out to kill her, Prudence has one shot at getting away and takes it. The next thing she knows, after closing the shop and trying to start over, she is in a blood-covered wedding gown next to a very dead groom. But it isn’t the bride who has done this crime – or is it? She escapes the room but needs help. Luther Pell and his agency, Failure Analysis, in Burning Cove are the answers.

Jack Wingate, doesn’t believe in psychics and thinks they are mainly frauds, but something about Prudence and her story intrigues him despite his non-belief. But the fact that the death in the bridal suite was a blow to the Dover Industries family is big news. And there is the slight ties to Prudence, as the mother, Clare had at a time hoped Prudence would marry her son to bring out his psychic abilities. Wingate might not believe in Prudence’s dream reader abilities, but he is intrigued by the mystery she is bringing him. Something to keep his mind off his own worries - after a previous investigation went horribly bad.

THE BRIDE WORE WHITE is Amanda Quick and Burning Cove at its very best. Of course, Ms. Quick and Jayne Ann Krentz are one and the same so I expect nothing less. Prudence and Jack are perfectly imperfect characters. They begin bickering after their introduction much to Luther’s amusement. That is what I love about her main characters: they are quirky, fun, fierce, and sometimes dark, but in an understandable way. They are very believable and, in most cases, very likable, even the bad guys seem so normal until the truth comes out.

THE BRIDE WORE WHITE will lead you through the lives of Prudence, Jack, and the Dover family. Even Luther and his lady Raina Kirk make appearances while mixing in the understated glamour of the rich and famous, many of whom are trying to be unnoticed. The finale will certainly come as a surprise, even if you carefully follow the path laid out by this amazing author. Well done and keep them coming!