A Limited Edition Collection of Bayou Cozy Romantic Thrills

The First 11 Stories

Bayou Valentine

In the middle of the Louisiana Bayou, a hot date turns into a catastrophic nightmare when CIA agent-in-hiding Fortune Redding runs out of blind luck and comes face to face with a killer who has a million reasons to end her life.

Bayou Halloween

Two covert operatives plus one CIA assassin spell out a recipe for Halloween disaster after Fortune and company witness a crime. Soon, Fortune, Ida Belle, and Gertie do whatever necessary to set the bait and hook another bayou killer.

Bayou Christmas

There's a new agent in town and she's determined to turn the Louisiana upside down. While Agent Harrison takes a Christmas vacation, Agent Pretty stirs all sorts of trouble. And those closest to Fortune could represent an imminent threat.

Bayou Easter

It's Easter Sunday in the Louisiana Bayou. The Sinful Ladies and Fortune Redding are well-prepared for the annual festivities until a friendly competition spins out of control.

Bayou Thanksgiving

The Swamp Bar is set to host a benefit turkey shoot in neighboring Wasteland, but when Fortune and Gertie show up with the current Sinful Ladies Society president, something goes terribly wrong. Lining up to take her first shot, Ida Belle notices a sniper adjusting his scope. And this assassin isn't traveling alone.

Bayou Holiday

Looking forward to Christmastime, Gertie, Ida Belle, and Fortune decorate for the highly anticipated reopening of Wasteland Steakhouse, but when several bad boys interrupt their bedecking, goals change. And Deputy Charming soon finds himself all tied up in a corrupt bounty hunter's twisted agenda.

Bayou New Year

It's out with the old and in with the new when Fortune, Ida Belle, and Gertie are summoned to neighboring Wasteland to save Celia Arceneaux. Prepared to bargain with an assassin, they put together last-minute plans, but even the best laid plans can be derailed, especially when motive and opportunity are not what they seem.

Bayou Masquerade

Fortune, Ida Belle, and Gertie score VIP tickets to the most exciting masquerade ball of the Mardi Gras season. While the festive occasion is hosted by an enemy, the ladies have a few million reasons to be front and center. And the party goes much better than they've planned when Celia gives them credit for a well-publicized event that's simply too good to miss.

Bayou Summer

After his granddaughter Elle witnesses a murder, Jax Daigle leaves his cushy Manhattan penthouse and lands in the Louisiana bayou where he soon discovers a corpse on his front porch. Without any true connections in Wasteland, he turns to Sinful's Swamp Team 3, but Fortune soon realizes that the Daigles have a few seedy connections and goals of their own.

Bayou Autumn

An unexpected proposal sets the stage for disappointment as Jax Daigle prepares to explain away his truest motives for being in Wasteland. Meanwhile, Fortune, Ida Belle, and Gertie grow closer to Elle Daigle, but are they days away from solving the mystery surrounding Jax Daigle or have they become part of a more sinister plan?

Bayou Haunted House

Gomer and Gloria Hollowman host a long awaited steakhouse grand opening with a seasonal haunted house. With Gomer's shocking announcement and unexpected guests, the festive week...