It's just a visit to the in-laws. What could go wrong?

While the feisty and fearless Lavonda McBride sails through life without a care, Jillian, her sensible, conscientious daughter-in-law, and unwilling sidekick, desperately tries to keep a lid on the chaos Lavonda leaves in her wake. As Jillian is once again dragged into one of Lavonda's crazy escapades, will they make it through unscathed, or will Lavonda's flirtation with danger finally catch up to her?

Lavonda and the Coyote

Surviving Lavonda, Book 1

Something's getting Lavonda's chickens and Lavonda is determined to put a stop to it. Can Lavonda save the day or will she find herself outfoxed?

Lavonda and the Maidens of America's Revolutionary Patriots

Surviving Lavonda, Book 2

Nothing can stop Lavonda once she sets her sights on something. But this time, she's being outflanked. Can Lavonda turn the tide or will the battle be lost for good?

Lavonda and the Meerschaum Pipe

Surviving Lavonda, Book 3

When Lavonda talks Jillian into a spontaneous vacation, Jillian's plans get tossed out the window. Can Lavonda make good on her promises or will everything go up in smoke?

If you love lighthearted, laugh-out-loud small town cozy mysteries cast with quirky characters and daring adventures, come along with Lavonda and Jillian as they tackle three unpredictable situations that take them from the barnyards of Texas to the sunswept beaches of Southern California.