Miss Fortune World: Bayou Cozy Romantic Thrills

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.

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.

There's a new agent in town and she's determined to turn 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.

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

Ida Belle, Fortune, and Gertie head to Wasteland for a benefit turkey shoot, but when Ida Belle lines up to take her first shot, she notices a sniper adjusting his scope. And this assassin isn't traveling alone. Reading Order for Bayou Cozy Romantic Thrills Bayou Valentine Bayou Halloween Bayou Christmas Bayou Easter Bayou Thanksgiving-New in November 2020 Bayou Holiday-Coming in December 2020

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.

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.

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.

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 quickly realizes that the Daigles have seedy connections and goals of their own.

An unexpected proposal sets the stage for disappointment as Jax Daigle prepares to explain away his truest motives for being in Wasteland, Louisiana. 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?

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 holds more than a few astonishing surprises. Unfortunately, someone is awaiting the perfect time to show his face, and Wasteland will never be the same as Ida Belle, Fortune, and Gertie uncover a murder mystery that isn't what it seems.

An extravagant Christmas in Lights is set to take place in several Louisiana towns. When Fortune, Ida Belle, and Gertie realize the event will attract tourists from around the globe, they devise a plan to vet all visitors by offering rideshare. Soon, they come face to face with someone who has ten million reasons to visit the bayou. Unfortunately, those reasons don't have anything to do with Christmas lights and holiday festivities. ***** Reading Order for Bayou Cozy Romantic Thrills Bayou ValentineBayou HalloweenBayou ChristmasBayou EasterBayou ThanksgivingBayou HolidayBayou New YearBayou MasqueradeBayou SummerBayou AutumnBayou Haunted HouseBayou Turkey ShootBayou Christmastime

The Daigle men are back in town and Gomer Hollowman has cause for concern. After Deputy Arceneaux disappears, Gomer takes matters into his own hands. Unfortunately, his actions leave everyone in a volatile predicament, one which will require all hands on deck. With Swamp Team 3 ready for action, Gertie, Ida Belle, and Fortune realize time is of the essence and there's only one place they can turn.

When a mob war sends the Daigle family running back to the Louisiana bayou, Swamp Team 3 springs into action. Aware of the brewing trouble, Gertie, Ida Belle, and Fortune attend an unconventional Wasteland funeral where danger looms. Enlisting the help of a recently-deputized Gomer Hollowman, the women attempt to delay a crime until the proper authorities arrive, but a violent blast leaves the Daigle family forever changed.

When Gloria Hollowman and Elle Daigle are kidnapped, Deputy Carter LeBlanc fears there's more to the abduction than meets the eye, but he doesn't realize what he stands to lose until Fortune is taken from her home. With Swamp Team 3 one member down, Ida Belle and Gertie turn to their friends in low places. And Big and Little Hebert surprise everyone with a Christmas to remember.

Gomer Hollowman hosts a bayou Christmas party with plans to propose to the new woman in his life, but when an unexpected guest shows up with plans of his own, the festivities take a twisted turn. Meanwhile, Fortune, Gertie, and Ida Belle are left to defend the Hollowman family while a criminal's legacy is shattered beyond repair. Bayou Christmas Eve is the 17th installment in the Bayou Cozy Romantic Thrills series and follows Bayou Christmas Elves.

Gomer Hollowman revitalized Wasteland, Louisiana. Since adopting the title of "Best Single Dad Ever" and living up to the mantra, too, he has been a content family man, but that's all about to change. This Labor Day, Gomer is looking forward to an exciting new chapter. After devising a plan to help criminals who are on the run, Gomer turns to Elle, a former mobster's granddaughter, for leads. With Elle's help, they spread the word far and wide: For a nominal fee, Wasteland is a safe haven for anyone who needs one. When Ida Belle, Gertie, and Fortune discover what Gomer is doing, they realize his actions could have dangerous consequences. To make matters worse, he has organized a perfect world with a summer camp ambience. With security measures in place, a point system for good behavior, and planned activities, what could go wrong?

There are dangerous complications in Wasteland, but no one knows what triggered a chain reaction that spells out trouble for the new Louisiana residents. To make matters worse, Gomer Hollowman sees the reappearance of an old friend as a serious threat, one that has the potential to destroy everyone he loves.

Bayou Cozy Collection 2 is a boxed set that is part of the Miss Fortune universe and J&R Fan Fiction. This collection includes the second six stories in the Bayou Cozy Romantic Thrills series. Bayou New YearIt'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 MasqueradeFortune, 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 SummerAfter 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 AutumnAn unexpected proposal sets the stage for disappointment as Jax Daigle prepares to explain away his truest motives for being in Wasteland, Louisiana. 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 HouseGomer 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 holds more than a few astonishing surprises. Unfortunately, someone is awaiting the perfect time to show his face, and Wasteland will never be the same as Ida Belle, Fortune, and Gertie uncover a murder mystery that isn't what it seems. Bayou Turkey ShootA sharp shooter with something to prove goes head to head with Ida Belle in a shooting competition, but after the contest is declared a tie, the shooter's unsettling ambitions are revealed. Soon, Fortune finds herself on the wrong end of a gun, but that's the least of her worries. As time ticks away, Fortune's friends attempt to negotiate with a killer, but this sharp shooter isn't the only perpetrator with something to prove.

CIA assassin Fortune Redding is frustrated after she witnesses a murder, but frustration soon leads to determination when Deputy Carter LeBlanc is arrested thanks to an unwarranted accusation. Convinced Carter didn't commit the crime, Fortune turns to Ida Belle for help. In the meantime, Gertie tries a dangerous stunt and lands in the hospital. While there, she takes time to piece together a murder clearly executed by amateurs but the motive isn't what it seems.