Louisiana Longshot follows the story of CIA assassin Fortune Redding who goes into hiding in Sinful, Louisiana, assuming the cover of a former beauty queen librarian, a role she has no experience in. Teaming up with the quirky residents of Sinful, including a group of elderly women known as the Geritol Mafia, Fortune gets entangled in solving mysteries and facing off against dangerous adversaries while navigating the humor and chaos of small-town life. The book is described as a hilarious twist on conventional cozy mysteries, filled with quirky characters, unexpected plot twists, and plenty of comedic moments that keep readers entertained from start to finish.
The writing style of Louisiana Longshot is praised for its humor, wit, and engaging storytelling that keeps readers hooked from the first chapter. Readers highlight the likable characters, particularly the strong female leads, and the fun and light-hearted tone of the book that provides a refreshing break from reality. The blend of mystery, humor, and action in a small-town setting, along with the witty and sarcastic dialogue between the characters, creates a unique and entertaining reading experience.
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New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jana DeLeon brings you the Miss Fortune series. It was a hell of a long shot.... CIA assassin Fortune Redding is about to undertake her most difficult mission ever-in Sinful, Louisiana.
With a leak at the CIA and a price placed on her head by one of the world's largest arms dealers, Fortune has to go off-grid, but she never expected to be this far out of her element. Posing as a former beauty queen turned librarian in a small bayou town seems worse than death to Fortune, but she's determined to fly below the radar until her boss finds the leak and puts the arms dealer out of play.
Unfortunately, she hasn't even unpacked a suitcase before her newly inherited dog digs up a human bone in her backyard. Thrust into the middle of a bayou murder mystery, Fortune teams up with a couple of seemingly sweet old ladies whose looks completely belie their hold on the little town.
To top things off, the handsome local deputy is asking her too many questions. If she's not careful, this investigation might blow her cover and get her killed. Armed with her considerable skills and a group of elderly ladies the locals dub The Geritol Mafia, Fortune has no choice but to solve the murder before it's too late.
Louisiana Longshot is a humorous mystery set in the bayous of southern Louisiana. It has a cozy mystery feel and features a strong woman sleuth in a fish-out-of-water storyline. Louisiana Longshot is the first book in the Miss Fortune series and appeals to readers of the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich.
Louisiana Longshot is a free ebook at Google Play. "Southern wit at its best!" - NYT Bestselling author Gemma Halliday "Sinfully funny!" - NYT Bestselling author CC Hunter/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 To learn more about Jana and her books visit her at: http://janadeleon.com http://facebook.com/janadeleonauthor @JanaDeLeon
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Jana is just awesome. The Miss Fortune books were referred to me by a friend and I have become addicted. I'm always looking to see when another book will be released. I have purchased them all on my audible account and now I've started them over and I'm listing to them again. They have this great mix of crime and funny. You will love the characters and laugh out loud at the messes they get themselves into trying to solve a crime. I hope Jana continues to write this series for years to come. It's just a great feel good group of books to enjoy!
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