Melissa Bourbon
10 SeriesMelissa Bourbon is an American author known for her mystery and suspense novels, including the Book Magic Mysteries, Lola Cruz Mysteries, and Magical Dressmaking series. She also writes the Bread Shop Mysteries under the pseudonym Winnie Archer. Bourbon lives in North Carolina with her husband, five children, and dogs.
In "Living the Vida Lola," the first Lola Cruz mystery by Melissa Bourbon, newly promoted detective Lola Cruz tackles her first major case: finding a missing mother who may not want to be found. Complications arise when Lola discovers that her high school crush, Jack Callaghan, is the subject of her investigation. The case takes a dangerous turn when the missing woman is found dead, leading Lola into a web of corruption involving a tattoo parlor and local politics. Amidst the chaos, Lola also navigates her family's traditional views on women's careers and her cousin's quinceañera planning. With her kung fu skills and sharp wit, Lola is determined to solve the case and uncover the truth.
