Author Description

A girls' weekend in New Orleans during Mardi Gras-glitter, gumbo, and...murder? Evangeline Delafose is ready for beignets, beads, and a break from crime-solving. But when a prominent distillery owner turns up dead, Ev's getaway turns into a high-stakes investigation in the heart of New Orleans. Chantilly Romero was a respected pillar of the city's elite...or so it seemed. Rumors swirl of illegal poker games, shady deals, and a bodyguard who may have doubled as muscle for more than security. And as Ev digs deeper, secrets come pouring out like whiskey from a cracked cask. With Shorty by her side and her small-town instincts sharp as ever, Ev must untangle Mardi Gras mayhem, business betrayals, and a trail of whispered scandals. Was Chantilly a victim-or a villain? And did someone finally decide to serve their own brand of justice? Book four of the Small-Town Girl Mystery Series offers readers: A vibrant New Orleans setting with festival flair and fatal secrets A dogged Southern sleuth with heart, humor, and a knack for sniffing out the truth Distillery drama, dazzling disguises, and mystery in the French Quarter A faith-friendly, clean read with zero profanity or graphic scenes Delightfully nosy characters and gossip worth its own parade float Sometimes the party hides the crime-and Ev's not afraid to crash it.