Gators and Garters

ByJana DeLeon

Release Date: 2020-08-16
Genre: Women Sleuths

Score: 4.5

4.5

From 819 Ratings

Description

‘Til death do us part?

Ida Belle, Fortune, and Gertie are gearing up for the big day—Ida Belle’s wedding to Walter—but when the caterer goes missing just a week before the big day, it puts a huge black mark on the joyous celebration. Molly Broussard is no stranger to being in the limelight, so when the former cage fighter turned in her boxing gloves for pots and pans, everyone who knew her was surprised…until they ate her food.

From all appearances, Molly took her boat out that day and simply never returned. An extensive search of the bayous finally produces the boat, but there is no sign of Molly. With no evidence of foul play, Sinful residents are ready to conclude that this is simply another tragic and all-too-common accident.

Nickel Bordelon spent half of his time in trouble and the other half paying for it. But one thing he knows for certain—Molly was murdered. When he asks Fortune to take the case, she isn’t sure there’s anything to find, but his emotional plea has her agreeing to look into it. As Swamp Team 3 begin their investigation, they find more layers to Molly’s disappearance than in Ida Belle’s wedding cake.

Reviews

The best one yet
5
By Oudyodoydo
This was my favourite one in the series so far. Once again the author introduced new, colourful characters that seem like real folks, making the world a richer place. Also, compared with its predecessors, this book gifts us with a new variety of savoury emotions. The only thing I didn’t like is where it ended — like a late 1960s-early ‘70s comedy freeze-frame, instead of giving us the satisfied payoff of a complete feast, with another few pages to finish the event. I would especially love to see a family-bonding conversation between the Herberts and their distant cousin, and another between the cousin and Ally. My more minor wishes are to be told the colour of Walter’s last outfit, and given a reason why Ally couldn’t be at the party the night before. Yes I can come up with those myself, but to me that’s far worse than getting through a whole meal at a restaurant without being offered a refill (even though you treat them all with kindness, sympathy, and big tips). Still, this book is five stars.
Love this series!
5
By kwhitgay
I hope this series never ends, and I wish there were more like it. At first I read one right after the other. Then I started to worry that the series might end so I read other books in between. As of yet none have had the same punch, the development of characters, the laugh out loud antics. Please keep these ladies in action!
Glitter and gators
5
By mama which
I enjoyed these books immensely interest in a lot of laughs since I live in Louisiana some of it is so true it’s so funny would recommend anybody reading it
Never disappoints
5
By mom the entertainer
So fun. I enjoy every one
The Wedding
5
By math wizard
I looked forward to Ina Belle’s wedding and was not disappointed. This book puts and end to a mystery with a twist. The caterer to Ina Belle’s wedding is gone. Dead or missing who knows as there is no body. So Fortune is hired to solve the case of the missing Molly.
In solving this case there is what happened to Molly’s brother, Johnny. We have the usual antics of the trio plus a few others. The gator plays his part but must not forget the whole wedding part. What will the bride wear, who will make the food and then there is the bachelorette party!
This book is like the others but the best part is the wedding! Read and enjoy because there are some surprises but the wedding was awesome!
So great...
5
By Coloradogal
Love this one...and a great story...and a wonderful laugh...I needed it!
Excellent
5
By Courtney staton
As always!!
Gators and Garters
5
By Killer 1979
Well, another masterpiece. I have all of the fortune books and this one does not disappoint. Keep on writing .
Wonderful
5
By BookmobilePA
I have read all the books in this series! First time I laugh out loud while reading! Crazy and funny! The characters are real people you would like to know! The mysteries are good! Best book to read at the end of a hard work day!!!!!
Still as good as it gets!
5
By Msdebg33
I’ve read all of this series and laughed so hard I’ve peed my pants. Even reread and laughed til I cried. Everything works together to make this series a delight. Keep them coming please!