The age old adage with a knife twist …trying to have your cake… and eating it too. `Sheila

Wes Drake does not like to do anything small. As a wealthy Wyoming rancher and horse breeder at his and his wife Madeline’s sprawling ranch called Lone Tree, he is all about being seen, and of course, others want to be seen with them.
When the couple hosts the party of the year, Pistols and Pearls, a gender reveal party so sensational that every A-lister wants to be invited, it makes headlines, not only before the party, but (in unfortunate ways) after the party as well.

When the vintage truck filled with colorful explosive powder blows up when shot, it leaves behind far more than the sex of the baby – it leaves several guests injured, and a good friend of Madeline’s dead.

As the police get involved to get to the bottom of what happened, things are revealed that make it clear that this was no random accident, but a premeditated plan… intended to keep some people quiet…
But who was the intended target?
And what are they hiding?

It’s no secret that I love me some Heather Gudenkauf. Known for engaging discussion-worthy thrillers, when this one popped up on my radar, it was a no-brainer to dig in.
Heather did not disappoint. What a fun subject to plan a crime around – a Gender reveal? Excellent.

In her usual style, Heather brings us delightful, well-developed characters that make you feel like you were also a guest at this party-gone-wrong.

And trust me you are in for a treat as all is not as it appears, and when you think you know you know….

you don’t know…
But you will 🙂

Rated: 3.5 out of 5
Read Author Before: Yes
Read Author Again: Yes

Triggers: Marital abuse

Book Club Worthy – Yes! What a fun discussion to have around the whole gender reveal party trends – yay or nay – have you been to one? What was cool about it ( or not cool)? Would you do one/host one? In the book, they had some ideas for the catering team for after the reveal.
If money were no objecy how would you plan a reveal?
The history some of the characters have with one another – good/bad/indifferent

Harder topic – the abuse.