Congratulations to the winners of the last contest. Ann Cleeves’ Thin Air is heading to Nancy W. from Saint Paul, MN. Robin C. of Ashtabula, OH won Betty Webb’s The Puffin of Death. I’ll get them out as soon as the weather allows.

This week, I’m giving away the first mysteries in two series. Plantation Shudders is Ellen Byron’s first Cajun Country Mystery. Maggie Crozat returned home to her family’s plantation bed-and-breakfast in Louisiana just in time for the local food festival. It’s also just in time to witness the sudden death of a couple. And, now, everyone at the B&B, including Maggie, is a murder suspect.











The Big Chili is Julia Buckley’s first Undercover Dish Mystery. Lilah Drake wants to own her own catering company. But, until she can, she’s been busy providing covered dishes for neighbors who want others to think they made the dish. That works just fine until someone drops dead at a church bingo night after eating chili that Lilah made for a client. Lilah has to find the killer before she loses her clients, and her future business.

Which series would you like to discover? You can enter to win both titles, but I need separate entries. Email me at Lesa.Holstine@gmail.com. Your subject heading should read either “Win Plantation Shudders” or “Win The Big Chili.” Please include your name and mailing address. Entries from the U.S. only, please. The giveaway will end Thursday, Jan. 28 at 6 PM CT.