From NY Times and USA Today bestselling author, Jana DeLeon, the second book in the Miss Fortune mystery series.No one in Sinful liked Pansy Arceneaux, but who hated her enough to kill her?When aspiring actress Pansy Arceneaux returns to Sinful, Louisiana to head up the beauty pageant portion of the Summer Festival, CIA assassin Fortune Redding knows she’s in for trouble. Her undercover identity … undercover identity as a former beauty queen makes Fortune the perfect choice to chair the event with Pansy, but Pansy’s abrasive personality makes it impossible to get through a single rehearsal without a fight.
When Pansy turns up dead, Fortune is the prime suspect.
Armed with only her wits and two conniving seniors referred to locally as The Geritol Mafia, Fortune launches an investigation to find the real killer before her cover is blown.
Praise for Jana DeLeon:
“Southern wit at its best!” – NY Times bestselling author Gemma Halliday
“Sinfully funny!” – NY Times bestselling author Christie Craig
“DeLeon is excellent at weaving comedy, suspense and spicy romance into one compelling story.” – RT Book Reviews
“I don’t know where she comes up with this funny stuff, but I can’t wait to read the next book…” – Night Owl Reviews
“Jana DeLeon has a breezy style with enough of a comic touch to leave you smiling.” – The Romance Reader
“Son of a gun, we’re having fun in the bayou!” – Fresh Fiction
“The quirky characters keep the action moving…” – Barbara Vey, Publisher’s Weekly Blogger
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Lethal Bayou Beauty is Jana DeLeon’s second book in the Miss Fortune Mystery series. I’m really enjoying the series, humorous, and I’m laughing out loud at the antics of senior citizens Ida Belle and Gertie, the Geritol Mafia. CIA assassin Fortune Redding is still in Sinful Louisianna, theoretically keeping a low profile. Beauty queen Pansey Arceneaux returns to Sinful to host the Summer Festival beauty pageant. Fortune was going to assist but in short-order cannot stand the sight of Pansey. It turns out no one in Sinful likes Pansey, which may be one of the reasons she’s murdered and Fortune is the prime suspect. All smiles and laughter throughout. A wonderfully entertaining read!
I needed to listen to a funny cozy mystery to relieve stress and this relieved stress without taking
Pansy Arceneaux, an aspiring actress returns to Sinful, Louisiana to head up the beauty pageant portion of the Summer Festival, CIA assassin Fortune Redding knows she’s in for trouble. Her undercover identity as a former beauty queen makes Fortune the perfect choice to chair the event with Pansy, but Pansy’s abrasive personality makes it impossible to get through a single rehearsal without a fight. When Pansy turns up dead, Fortune is the prime suspect. Armed with only her wits and two conniving seniors referred to locally as The Geritol Mafia. I did put my earbuds in while in bed and was trying just to do a silent laugh and this did make me feel better.
This is the 2nd in the series. It had me laughing out loud so often that my dogs were checking to see what was going on. Sinful, LA has laws no one has ever heard of. They have an ancient sheriff who rides a horse instead of a car. A group of unmarried women who sell moonshine–legally. Most of the time. Two old women known to most of the town as the Geritol Mafia. The female MC who, according to her own words in the previous book, once killed a man with a TicTac. You do NOT want to be on their bad side. But, BOY, would I love to have them for friends.
Fortune cannot help but find herself in trouble no matter what she does and with Gertie and Ida Belle by her side it is sure to be a doozy!
I love her books!
The complete “fortune” series is great
This and the other books in this series are a must read for me. I am always able to escape reality with Fortune and her friends.
Book 2 was a fun and fast paced ride in the caddy. Once again Fortune and the SLS gals are up to their eyeballs in the bayou and murder. This fun book has been ready to read book 3- Swamp Sniper. Can you say I’m on a binge read?
Laughed out loud.
Oh help that was good . Fortune needs to tell Carter who she really is before the Geritol Mafia gets her killed . Those two are dangerous (and funny as all get out) but really one of them (and you know who I mean) is gonna still the beans eventually. Loved the ending although I am not so sure about the next possible mayor. Guess we will see what happens next.
Love the idea of a cozy with an edge. Not your typical cozy.
Once I started the Fortune series had to read them all. Never a disappointment, each one was thoroughly entertaining. Please keep them coming!
I love Jana Deleon’s Miss Fortune series. There are times I laugh so hard I have tears. Great characters. Great fun and some romance budding. Start with Louisiana Longshot.
We’re back with Fortune, Ida Belle and Gertie for another adventure and laugh out loud situations. I highly recommend this book.
I loved this book.
Lite fun book easy read for a afternoon
I love the books it this series! The mysteries are well written and there are some twists. I enjoy Sandy Sue, Gertie, Ida Mae, Walter, Carter and Amy! The antics of Gertie and Ida Mae have me laughing because Carter when he catches them knows there is something going on but hard to prove.
I highly recommend this book and the series as the mystery will keep your attention and the humor just adds to it!!
I love this author. This series of books is my absolute favorite! Can’t wait for more!
I love all of Jana DeLeon’s books! This one is super laugh out loud funny. If you likeJanet Evanovich, you’ll enjoy this series. It, however, is not a semi-copy if Evanovich’s works. Miss DeLeon is very original and very creative. Lethal Bayou Beauty is a good pick me up after a not so good day at work!
Laugh out Loud, She’s a CIA assassin hiding in the bayou who befriended two old ladies who love to make trouble… the situations they get into are just too comical 😀