Series Title The Big Uneasy Series
Author Pauline Baird Jones
Genre Romantic Suspense Mystery
Series Blurb
Get lost in the no-holds-barred Big Uneasy romantic suspense series! Enjoy the rapid pace and humorous stories filled with lovable characters that will have you taking an armchair trip to the mysterious city of New Orleans! Grab the Big Uneasy series today and discover whodunit!
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Title Relatively Risky: The Big Uneasy Series 1
Author Pauline Baird Jones
Genre Romantic Suspense Mystery
Book Blurb
A Humorous New Orleans Romantic Suspense Series from USA Today Bestselling author Pauline Baird Jones.
When children's book author Nell Whitby inadvertently upsets dangerous criminals, it's up to quiet-loving Homicide Detective Alex Baker to keep her safe. Amid the thrilling chase and suspense, will they find a way to forever together?
Nell Whitby is more than just an author; she's an adventurer at heart. Her curiosity takes a dangerous turn when she crosses paths with a would-be carjacker, and accidentally saves off-duty police officer, Alex Baker. But when an unexpected enemy starts shooting, the danger to her life escalates.
Alex Baker, a seasoned homicide detective from a bustling family, prefers the sound of silence and a case well closed. Yet when an attractive cyclist, Nell, tumbles into his life amidst chaos, he realizes he's her best shot at survival.
Their lives entwine in more ways than one when Nell unwittingly uncovers her tie to a crime family. She's shocked to learn she's too close for comfort to a dead crime boss. Sworn to protect her, Alex must find a way to keep the captivating Nell out of the crosshairs of ruthless hitmen.
In this whirlwind of bullet storms and untangling secrets, will their budding romance survive the risks they face?
Relatively Risky is the heart-pounding, and hilarious, first entry in The Big Uneasy humorous romantic suspense series by Pauline Baird Jones. If you're a fan of endearing characters, sharp humor, and a taste of noir, you'll be captivated by this thrilling tale.
Secure your copy of Relatively Risky today and dive headfirst into a love story wrapped in suspense and danger!
Excerpt
When Alex Baker felt the cold gun barrel press against the back of his neck he knew a bad night had just gotten worse.
New Orleans at night was always a walk on the wild side, but when the moon was full, wild got super sized. The crazies came out, the bullets flew, and the emergency rooms filled up with the bloodied and the bowed.
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Author Biography
USA Today Bestselling Author, Pauline never liked reality, so she writes books. She likes to wander among the genres, rampaging like Godzilla, because she does love peril mixed in her romance.
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Title Dead Spaces: The Big Uneasy 2
Author Pauline Baird Jones
Genre Romantic Suspense Mystery
Book Blurb
A Humorous New Orleans Romantic Suspense Series from USA Today Bestselling author Pauline Baird Jones.
Unearth secrets and unravel mysteries with forensic surgeon Hannah Baker in this exciting sequel in The Big Easy series. Just when she thought she had it all figured out, a couple of ancient coffins are about to show her just how complex the past can be.
Working in the New Orleans Coroner's Office, Hannah Baker has mastered the art of slicing into the secrets of the deceased. But when her brother enlists her help to exhume a pair of old coffins, she is drawn into a whirlpool of the city's darkest past, proving that some secrets refuse to stay buried.
This quintessentially New Orleans narrative serves up a spicy gumbo of mob connections, shadowy figures from the past, persistent annoyances from the present, murders, attempted assassinations, and a charming detective, Logan Ferris, who appears to disregard the term "off limits."
Navigating her brother's partner, Detective Logan Ferris, might be trickier than dissecting the city's past. But he's about to prove that in New Orleans, the boundaries are as blurry as the line between the living and the dead.
As the Big Easy's tranquility is once again threatened, dive headfirst into this action-packed and intriguing, humorous suspense tale. Experience the allure of a series that reviewers have acclaimed as "thrillingly unpredictable" and "absolutely addictive."
Excerpt
An exhumation didn’t make a lot of bucket lists. Not that Hannah Baker dared write her bucket list down. Life with many siblings had taught her not to leave a paper trail if she could help it.
And she wasn’t sure she wanted a bucket list. It didn’t seem like a good idea to have a list of things to do before she died when she worked in one of the “dead spaces” of New Orleans—the Coroner’s Center—as a forensic surgeon.
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Title Louisiana Lagniappe: The Big Uneasy 3
Author Pauline Baird Jones
Genre Romantic Suspense Mystery
Book Blurb
A Humorous New Orleans Romantic Suspense Series from USA Today Bestselling author Pauline Baird Jones.
High school reunions, intriguing murders, and a touch of romance set the stage for the third riveting installment of The Big Uneasy series. With Becca Smith Poole's keen problem-solving skills and retired detective Zach Baker's experience, can they unveil a murderer before a wedding ceremony?
A forty-fifth high school reunion should be a trip down memory lane, but for Becca Smith Poole, it becomes a murder mystery when a classmate turns up dead. Renowned for her ability to untangle even the toughest knots, Becca dives headfirst into discovering the killer, while also rekindling an old flame with her high school crush, Zach Baker.
Lonely since his nest emptied, retired detective Zach Baker has been yearning for company. Becca Smith's photograph in the reunion brochure stirs up old feelings, but before he can reconnect, a murder shatters the reunion. Now, he needs Becca's expertise more than ever, not just to solve a crime, but to navigate the myriad issues around his son's upcoming wedding.
With a killer lurking and love in the air, will Becca and Zach be able to solve the murder before the wedding bells ring? And will Zach be able to convince Becca that love knows no age limit?
Jump into Louisiana Lagniappe: The Big Uneasy 3, a suspenseful tale filled with mystery, romance, humor and the vibrant backdrop of New Orleans. Reviewers agree that The Big Uneasy series will "transport the reader directly into the heart of the Big Easy." Don't wait - discover this thrilling chapter now!
Excerpt
Fifty years.
It had been fifty years since Rebecca Smith Poole had graduated from high school.
Dang.
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Title Worry Beads: The Big Uneasy 4
Author Pauline Baird Jones
Genre Romantic Suspense Mystery
Book Blurb
A Humorous New Orleans Romantic Suspense Series from USA Today Bestselling author Pauline Baird Jones.
When New Orleans EMT Laura Baker's act of kindness lands her in the crosshairs of danger, she learns the true risks of her profession. Archie Gunn's unexpected journey to the vibrant city brings more surprises than he anticipated. Get ready for an unforgettable ride with the next installment of The Big Uneasy series, where the charm of New Orleans blends with suspense and unexpected twists.
New Orleans EMT Laura Baker has seen it all, handling every kind of emergency. But one act of kindness during a call thrusts her into the spotlight—and into a world of danger. Her heart is on the line and her life hangs in the balance, all because she made the evening news.
Travel writer Archie Gunn's latest tip-off lands him in the mystic city of New Orleans. The journey uncovers more than he imagined—a world filled with more mystery, and danger lurking in the bayou. As he digs deeper, he realizes that New Orleans isn't just about good times and Mardi Gras.
In this latest captivating installment of The Big Uneasy series, explore the thrills and spills that the city of New Orleans holds. Life can be more than just a little deadly in the Big Easy!
Prepare to be swept off your feet with a story that shows how an act of kindness can spiral into a whirlpool of danger. Immerse yourself in the vibrant and dangerous New Orleans and unlock the latest suspense-filled chapter in the humorous romantic suspense Big Uneasy series today!
Excerpt
The smell in the alley was not subtle, but it was sadly familiar. At least it was cooler this time of year, so the smell wasn’t getting amped up by the heat. Even if it had been chilled, Laura Baker would be taking whatever she was kneeling in home with her. Garbage, urine, and of course, blood. Lots of blood.
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Title Fais Do Do Die: The Big Uneasy 5
Author Pauline Baird Jones
Genre Romantic Suspense Mystery
Book Blurb
A Humorous New Orleans Romantic Suspense Series from USA Today Bestselling author Pauline Baird Jones.
Immerse yourself in a thrilling mix of danger and romance as Sarah Burland, a seasoned caterer, and Calvin Baker, a dedicated SWAT Team Member, face a high-stakes crisis in the Big Easy. The next riveting installment of The Big Uneasy series will keep you on the edge of your seat as the pair grapple with a hostage situation, murder, and growing attraction.
As a caterer with a pessimistic view of happy endings, Sarah Burland is tasked with managing a high-profile fundraising event. But the celebration is cut short by a shocking murder that spirals into a tense hostage situation.
SWAT Team member Calvin Baker has seen his job take a toll on his personal life, resulting in a lost marriage. He's sworn off romance, even if he can't help but feel a pull towards Sarah, a family friend. These feelings become alarmingly unplatonic when he learns that Sarah is at the heart of a hostage crisis.
Calvin's team carries out a daring rescue, but the danger surrounding Sarah is far from over. With the victim's friends and foes stirring up trouble and as they dig deeper into the mystery, the situation only grows more complex. Amidst this chaos, Sarah and Calvin's attraction to each other intensifies.
Can the savvy cook and the stalwart cop survive long enough to reconcile their differences and explore their budding romance? Venture into the next chapter of humorous romantic suspenseful Big Uneasy series to find out!
Secure your copy today and dive into the pulse-pounding excitement of New Orleans in this thrilling romantic suspense series!
Excerpt
The Fais Do Do Good was going splendidly—until it wasn’t.
Sarah Burland had glanced around with a cautious glow of satisfaction. She never counted her broths until the last drop of gumbo was gone. But so far it looked like a win for Blue Bayou Catering—and that it had raised a lot of money for breast cancer research.
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Title Beaucoup Fracas: The Big Uneasy 5
Author Pauline Baird Jones
Genre Romantic Suspense Mystery
Book Blurb
A Humorous New Orleans Romantic Suspense Series from USA Today Bestselling author Pauline Baird Jones.
Discover the tension and romance that brews in the sultry Louisiana heat as private investigator Gideon Baker and Jessica Savoie cross paths amidst murder, betrayal, and a maze of classic cars in the sixth installment of the beloved Big Uneasy series.
Private Investigator Gideon Baker is on a mission to locate a missing husband. A lead takes him to the Savoie Salvage yard in the heart of southern Louisiana. However, the owner is no more, and his daughter, Jessica, is left to untangle the chaotic aftermath of her estranged father's legacy.
Jessica Savoie would prefer to be anywhere else but the salvage yard, dealing with the remnants of a father she never knew. The yard—essentially a junkyard—is a hotbed of unresolved daddy issues and literal heat rash. And as if that's not enough, there's also the matter of a dead body.
As Gideon and Jessica navigate the labyrinth of murder, betrayal, and vintage cars, sparks ignite between them. But can they survive the blistering Louisiana temperatures and the danger that lurks behind the gunshots long enough to fall for each other?
Dive into Beaucoup Fracas, the sixth riveting episode in The Big Uneasy series, and experience a journey of suspense and passion you won't forget.
Embrace the heat, mystery, and charm of New Orleans in this thrilling and humorous romantic suspense series. Get your copy of Beaucoup Fracas today!
Excerpt
Gideon Baker rarely got excited or annoyed. He’d learned this useful skill by being the youngest son in a large—very large—family. The seventh son, with six sisters younger than he was, made for a lot of opportunities to learn self-control.
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Title Pirogue Wipe Out: The Big Uneasy 7
Author Pauline Baird Jones
Genre Romantic Suspense Mystery
Book Blurb
A Humorous New Orleans Romantic Suspense Series from USA Today Bestselling author Pauline Baird Jones.
Immerse yourself in a mystery that will take you deep into the swamps of Louisiana and deeper into a web of emotions in the latest installment of the Big Uneasy series. Coast Guard agent Dan Baker finds himself entangled with the enigmatic Gemma Bailey, amidst an escalating series of murders and suspicions.
Dan Baker is a straightforward Coast Guard agent who finds himself in uncharted waters—both literally in the swamp and emotionally with unexpected feelings of attraction. Despite his instincts warning him otherwise, he's drawn to the elusive Gemma, hoping she isn't the murderer, because the last thing he needs is complications.
Gemma Bailey's idyllic summer getaway on the charter boat, Reel Escape, takes a dramatic turn. With a suspicious lawyer, a menacing mob figure, and a string of murders disrupting her retreat, she finds herself under the watchful eye of the captivating Dan Baker, who suspects her of the crimes.
Can Dan and Gemma untangle the intricate knot of mystery, clear her name, and unravel the enigma of the Rougarou? Will they manage to navigate their growing feelings for each other amidst the swampy chaos and ride off into the sunset on Dan's Triumph?
Discover the answers in this thrilling, romantic and humorous chapter of The Big Uneasy series. Don't let the suspense get the best of you - grab your copy today!
Excerpt
It was stinking hot.
And it stinking stank.
The swamp was not Special Agent Dan Baker’s favorite place to be in September—or most other months of the year. He wasn’t a fan of the critters or creatures who did like the swamp. And even when it wasn’t totally stinking hot, it always stank.
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Title Bourre Brouhaha: The Big Uneasy 8
Author Pauline Baird Jones
Genre Romantic Suspense Mystery
Book Blurb
A Humorous New Orleans Romantic Suspense Series from USA Today Bestselling author Pauline Baird Jones.
Ignite your passion for romantic suspense with the eighth thrilling installment of the Big Uneasy series! Follow firefighter Eddie Baker and fortune teller Audrey Goodheart as they navigate through obstacles of love and danger.
Eddie Baker is a valiant firefighter grappling with a dilemma—he's ready to fall in love but remains oblivious to his feelings. The challenge? To find the woman who can spark the flame of love in his heart amidst the challenges life throws his way.
Audrey Goodheart may be a fortune teller by profession, but recognizing trouble comes naturally to her as the daughter of an arsonist. She craves a life of love with a good man and a life devoid of crime, a challenging wish considering her father's criminal associates are always lurking nearby.
As if life wasn't complicated enough, Audrey must also uncover who is threatening her life.
Can a firefighter and the daughter of an arsonist unite to defeat the villains before they engulf Audrey's life in flames? Or will this match made in heaven end up in a fiery hell?
Immerse yourself in Eddie and Audrey's journey in this sensational chapter of romantic and humorous suspenseful Big Uneasy series. Will they extinguish the threats before it's too late? Get your copy today to find out!
Excerpt
Audrey Goodheart gave a relieved sigh as she exited the casino. The humidity was down and so were temperatures, giving the air a silken feel against her skin. It was a relief to be out of the controlled and frigid air conditioning.
She loved this time of year in New Orleans. Autumn wasn’t typical, at least not schoolbook typical. But the end-of-summer scents were lush and almost seemed to amp up the always-present spices drifting in the air from the various restaurants dotted along St. Charles.
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Title Soc Au’ Lait Stiff: The Big Uneasy 9 (New Release this month)
Author Pauline Baird Jones
Genre Romantic Suspense Mystery
Book Blurb
Embark on a thrilling journey through the vibrant chaos of New Orleans during Mardi Gras in this humorous romantic suspense series by USA Today Bestselling author Pauline Baird Jones.
NOPD Homicide Detective Ben Baker's "just friends" dynamic with a mysterious redhead careens into a murder mystery that pulls him deep into the unpredictable world of Maia Henry and her eccentric family. As Mardi Gras unfolds its crescendo, the complexities of their romance become the least of Ben's worries.
For data scientist Maia Henry, a routine visit to her mother becomes a whirlwind of unpredictability when she crosses paths with Ben Baker. With beads flying, masks concealing more than faces, and shadows revealing old grudges and new challenges, Ben and Maia must navigate the city's parades, jazz melodies, and culinary delights. Every turn exposes a new twist – where loyalties are tested, secrets unveiled, and the ultimate puzzle Ben seeks to solve is the one within his own heart.
Immerse yourself in the ninth installment of the Big Uneasy series and unravel the latest escapades of the Baker family in a tale brimming with suspense, humor, and the enchanting spirit of New Orleans.
Excerpt
There was no question that the smell swirling up from the huge pot of gumbo was divine. Indeed, all of Louisiana’s smells were super-sized, or so it seemed to Maia Henry—even the bad smells. But the good smells more than made up for the stinky stuff.
Of course, she’d done her research before making this visit, but she couldn’t smell a YouTube video. Someone needed to work on that.
In the meantime, she totally enjoyed the smell of the gumbo, while still feeling the need to side-eye the pot because of what else might be in there.
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