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Character Guest Post: MOTHER Barbara Butler + Recipe

Character: Barbara Butler
Series: Mail Carrier Cozy Mystery written by Tonya Kappes

 

Well…butter my biscuit and welcome to The Wallflower Diner. I’ve got you a two topper over yonder or you can mosey on up to the counter. I see a few stool open next to my regulars.

You know how regulars are. They come in at the crack of dawn and don’t leave until I shoo them away. But today they’re here waitin’ on Bernie.

Oh! She’s my daughter. She’s also the mailman for our family diner. And don’t be goin’ and correctin’ my language. I know she gets all offended when I call her a mailman. She says, “Mom! I’m a mail carrier. Times have changed,”

I’ll let you in on a little secret! Not a lot of times have changed. You see all them regulars up there, well they are waitin’ on Bernie to deliver the mail because she’s got all the scoop on the dead body they found over at the gas station.

Rumor has it’s Simon Little, but that’s hearsay. I’m not gossiping or nothing. Just trying to figure it all out so you know…we can pray.

Anyways, you’re not here to hear me gab. You’re here for a tasty recipe and I’ve got the best country gravy this side of the Mississippi!

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AND….

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I’m reading Chapter One of Insects, Ivy, & Investigations!

 

 

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Grab firewood, s’mores, and camper or tent and let’s head back to Normal, Kentucky where Mae West along with the help of her sidekicks, the Laundry Club Ladies, put on the sleuthing cap as they snoop around in another fun Camper and Criminals Cozy Mystery.
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Insects, Ivy, & Investigations is available for preorder!

 

●★▬▬๑★ PRE-ORDER ALERT! ★๑▬▬★●
I’m so excited Insects, Ivy, & Investigations is available for preorder and will be released on APRIL 29TH!
YAY!!

Grab firewood, s’mores, and camper or tent and let’s head back to Normal, Kentucky where Mae West along with the help of her sidekicks, the Laundry Club Ladies, put on the sleuthing cap as they snoop around in another fun Camper and Criminals Cozy Mystery.

PREORDER the book here: https://amzn.to/39Pc2Gv

Sneak Peek: Insects, Ivy, & Investigations

 

Cozy Mysteries aren’t supposed to have big love or romance plots in them. There is a hint of romance that can be woven in. I love to have a romance between the sleuth and her man as a subplot. So if you’ve read up to date on A Camper and Criminals Cozy Mystery, you’ve met Mae West’s high school love, Kenny Jolly who is now a very successful pharmacist.

He’s back! This time he’s come to visit Mae….And y’all know that Mae has been questioning her relationship with Hank. How will this scene play out in Ivy, Insects, & Investigations?

 

“It’s nice what you’re doing for Bobby Ray. And Alicia.” He threw in the last part. “I guess it’s okay about Alicia.”

“Bobby Ray deserves to be happy and you met Abby. She’s great.” Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed Dottie staring at us when we walked past them on the way to the office. “Alicia is another story. I’d never hear about her. I had no idea Mary Elizabeth had another foster child after I left. I just goes to show how conceited I was to even think she would.”

“Don’t talk about yourself like that.” The soft tone of his voice penetrated the darkness like a sweet melody. “You’re special. You had reason to act the way you did. You had a loving family that was taken from you. I would’ve acted the same way.”

I took my keys out of my pocket to unlock the door. He playfully kicked my shoe with his foot.

“You were perfect. You gave me a lot of fun and entertainment.” I gulped at his flirtatious tone because I knew it so well. “How’s Hank?”

“He’s good. He’s been promoted to sheriff, so he’s all over the case. He has been great about Alicia and Mary Elizabeth. Very helpful.” I blabbed on out of nervousness.

“Stop.” Kenny put his hand on my arm after we walked into the office. “I know you. Why are you so jittery around me these days?” His warm touch lingered there. “It’s me. Kenny.” He grinned. “Ever thought about leaving this behind and coming home? We were pretty good together.”

“I love it here. I have Mary Elizabeth, Bobby Ray, and Hank.” My mind started to get foggy.

He slide his hand down my arm and took my hand in his.

“I don’t see a ring on this finger.” He brought my hand up and kissed my finger.

Quickly I jerked it away when the door to the office had opened and Hank stood there.

A blank look on his face.

*****

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