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Jalapeno Cupcake Wench
by Carol Kilgore
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GENRE: Mystery/Romance
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BLURB:
During
the day, law enforcement consultant Gracie Hofner is on assignment at a small
San Antonio bakery, waiting for a delivery. No one knows what it is or when it
will arrive. The upside? Working next to Donovan Beck, a flirty hunk and a
half, who is perfect fling material.
At
night, Gracie resumes her search for a little girl and her mother who went
missing following a double murder. Finding the pair is imperative or the girl
will become a target.
At
the girl’s aunt’s house, she experiences an unexplainable need to leave
immediately. She tries to deny the urge to flee and pushes the pressure aside,
but the compulsion intensifies. Gracie thinks she must have a brain tumor. Or
is losing her mind. When similar events occur, Gracie hopes the new quirk will
help her find the missing girl before time runs out.
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EXCERPT TWO:
SAPD
Sergeant Neva Salazar stood on the front porch. Gracie and Neva went back to
Gracie’s early days in Homicide. A confidant for sure, but also a mentor.
The
week before, Gracie had gone to a surprise birthday party for Neva’s fortieth.
Gracie hadn’t realized she was eight years younger than her friend—she’d
guessed five, max. Neva didn’t look forty, even though she’d been heading one
of the homicide teams for three years.
Gracie
stopped at her side. Neva pointed at the Band-Aid. “What happened?”
“I
tried to make love to a kitchen cabinet.”
“That’s
not what they mean by a woody, Hofner. Rivera told me you were coming before
Gherkin did.” Gherkin was what everyone called Lieutenant George Pickle, head
of Homicide. Even the chief called him Gherkin. His wife, too.
“Who’s
leading it on your side?”
“Jones
and O’Connor.”
“May
I go in?”
“Suit
up first. Gear’s over there.” Neva inclined her head toward a chair near the
door. “Don’t mess with the cabinets.”
Gracie
donned the shower cap, booties, and gloves, pulling the shower cap to her
eyebrows.
Nick
met her between the living and dining rooms. “Hey, blondie. It’s been a while
since you’ve worked a homicide. You ready?”
He
looked at her but wouldn’t hold her gaze. This was the first time they’d worked
together since she’d left SARIC, but they met once a month or so just to
reconnect. She hadn’t forgot his tells. Something was up. “As ever. Let’s go.”
“They’re
in the kitchen.” Nick turned and she followed him.
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AUTHOR BIO:
Carol Kilgore is
the author of Jalapeno Cupcake Wench, the first book in The Amazing Gracie Trilogy,
and three romantic suspense novels: In Name Only, Solomon’s Compass, and
Secrets of Honor. She’s married, guardian to two quirky dogs, and lives in San
Antonio, the setting for the trilogy.
You
can learn more about Gracie and be among the first to know when the second book
in The Amazing Gracie Trilogy will be released by subscribing to Carol’s
newsletter at her website: http://www.carolkilgore.net or connect with her on
her blog, Facebook, or Twitter.
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GIVEAWAY INFO:
Carol will be awarding a $50 Amazon or B/N GC to
a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.
