Laid Out and Candle Lit by Ann Everett
Romantic Comedy Book
Tizzy/Ridge Trilogy Book 1
Awarded first place in general fiction by Texas Association of Authors.
Tizzy Donovan is having a run of bad luck. A bakery delivery gone wrong. A bar fight with an old classmate. The discovery of a dead body in the cemetery. Texas Ranger Ridge Cooper’s luck isn’t much better. He’s finally gotten his first solo case, and it’s in the Podunk town of Brownsboro, Texas. But when he meets local beauty, Tizzy, he thinks his luck is about to change, until she becomes the prime suspect in his case!
Reviews
“LAID OUT AND CANDLE LIT is an enchanting tale of murder and deception teeming with endearing Texas characters. Tizzy Donovan is a captivating character and her relationship with Ranger Ridge Cooper, investigating the murder that occurs in the first chapter will keep the reader enthralled throughout. The novel takes you into a story that fairly crackles with originality and verve. Lest you think this is just another run-of-the-mill grim murder mystery, this tale of rural Texas is laced with an undercurrent of rollicking humor that will lay you out and light your candle.”
“Ann Everett captures the jargon and humor that is characteristic of rural Texas. Secrets tumble like leaves in the fall. But in the process, the reader becomes enchanted with the characters. Everett keeps us guessing through the romance, police investigation, and treats from Sweet Thangs Bakery. A well-written, fast-moving mystery-romance.”
“The characters were refreshing, unique, and entertaining. The author has done an excellent job at creating a world that draws in the reader. If you like romance, mystery, suspense, with a touch of paranormal and a whole lot of humor, then this is the read for you.”