Katie & Annalise Series by Pamela Fagan Hutchins

Katie Connell is a high-strung attorney whose sloppy drinking habits and stunted love life collide hilariously in a doomed celebrity case in Dallas. When she flees Texas for the Caribbean, Katie escapes professional humiliation, a broken heart, and a wicked Bloody Mary habit, but she trades one set of problems for another when she begins to investigate the suspicious deaths of her parents on the island of St. Marcos... moreKatie Connell is a high-strung attorney whose sloppy drinking habits and stunted love life collide hilariously in a doomed celebrity case in Dallas. When she flees Texas for the Caribbean, Katie escapes professional humiliation, a broken heart, and a wicked Bloody Mary habit, but she trades one set of problems for another when she begins to investigate the suspicious deaths of her parents on the island of St. Marcos. She’s bewitched by the voodoo spirit of an abandoned house in the rainforest and discovers that she’s as much a danger to herself as the island’s bad guys are. As the worst of her worlds collide, Katie drags herself back to the courthouse to defend her new friend Ava, an island local accused of stabbing the senator she’s been sleeping with. Pamela Fagan Hutchins, a former attorney and native Texan, lived in the U.S. Virgin Islands for nearly ten years. She refuses to admit to taking notes for this novel during that time. less

One unexpected and hotly fought-over little boy, two dead bodies, and a series of home vandalisms throw Texas attorney turned island chanteuse Katie Connell into a tizzy. Juggling all of this, Bloody Mary cravings, baggage, and the bad guys too, she waffles between the jumbie house that brought her back from the brink and the man she believes is the love of her life. Be sure to catch Saving Grace, #1 in the Katie & Annalise Series... moreOne unexpected and hotly fought-over little boy, two dead bodies, and a series of home vandalisms throw Texas attorney turned island chanteuse Katie Connell into a tizzy. Juggling all of this, Bloody Mary cravings, baggage, and the bad guys too, she waffles between the jumbie house that brought her back from the brink and the man she believes is the love of her life. Be sure to catch Saving Grace, #1 in the Katie & Annalise Series. What People Are Saying About Leaving Annalise, Saving Grace, and the Katie & Annalise mystery series: “Could not put [Leaving Annalise] down and did not want it to end!” Rebecca Weiss, attorney and reader “As much as I loved Saving Grace, I love Leaving Annalise even more.” Rhonda Erb, editor “A lively romantic mystery that will likely leave readers eagerly awaiting a sequel.” Kirkus Reviews “…an exciting tale that combines twisting investigative and legal subplots with a character seeking redemption…an exhilarating mystery with a touch of voodoo.” Midwest Book Review MBR Bookwatch “A riveting drama with plenty of twists and turns for an exciting read, highly recommended.” Small Press Bookwatch “Katie is the first character I have absolutely fallen in love with since Stephanie Plum!” Stephanie Hayes Swindell, bookstore owner "This book was worth every moment I spent savouring it, and I can't wait to read the next one." Joana James, author of Finding Romeo and reviewer for Book Wormz “Saving Grace is a remarkable debut novel. It is everything a good read should be, with an exotic setting, vivid characterization (including jumbies), authentic-sounding dialogue, and real emotion, all balanced with page-turning doses of action and suspense. Fun, witty, exciting, and unputdownable!” Rhonda Doyle Erb, editor “Living through Katie was at times nerve-wracking, embarrassing, exciting, frightening, but most of all, it was really funny. It almost feels wrong to say I laughed at a woman dealing with alcoholism, unrequited love, the mysterious death of her parents, and a voodoo spirit - but I did.” Heidi D., librarian less

Katie’s already on edge when a dead guy shows up at Estate Annalise and shady locals claim there are slave remains in the foundation, but when Nick doesn’t come home to her and the kids from work one day, she’s ready to lose it. A frantic Katie launches a Caribbean-wide manhunt, calling on Kurt, her stoic, steady father-in-law, and Collin, her badass big brother to help her search air, land, and sea for her husband, who may be in very big trouble indeed... moreKatie’s already on edge when a dead guy shows up at Estate Annalise and shady locals claim there are slave remains in the foundation, but when Nick doesn’t come home to her and the kids from work one day, she’s ready to lose it. A frantic Katie launches a Caribbean-wide manhunt, calling on Kurt, her stoic, steady father-in-law, and Collin, her badass big brother to help her search air, land, and sea for her husband, who may be in very big trouble indeed. Pamela Fagan Hutchins, a former attorney and native Texan, lived in the U.S. Virgin Islands for nearly ten years. She refuses to admit to taking notes for this novel during that time. If you like Josie Brown or Janet Evanovich, you're going to love Pamela. #3 in the Katie & Annalise series. Don't miss Katie's adventures in #1, Saving Grace, and #2, Leaving Annalise. Accolades for Finding Harmony and the Katie & Annalise Mystery Series 2011 Winner of the Houston Writers Guild Novel Contest 2010 Winner of the Writers League of Texas Romance Contest 2012 Winner of the Houston Writers Guild Ghost Story Contest “An exciting tale that combines twisting investigative and legal subplots with a character seeking redemption…an exhilarating mystery with a touch of voodoo.” – Midwest Book Review Bookwatch “A lively romantic mystery that will likely leave readers eagerly awaiting a sequel.” – Kirkus Reviews “A riveting drama with plenty of twists and turns for an exciting read, highly recommended.” – Small Press Bookwatch “Katie is the first character I have absolutely fallen in love with since Stephanie Plum!” – Stephanie Swindell, bookstore owner “The characters are completely engaging, and the story catapults us into action, adventure and mystery. Hold on to your hats!” – Hanna Dettman, voice actor “Corrupt island police and a Mexican drug cartel make a fast-paced, fun read that will make you laugh, hold your breath, and maybe even say a little prayer for a character or two. I couldn’t put it down—great read!” – Sandy Weaver Carman, radio personality and author of The Original MBA—Succeed in Business Using Mom's Best Advice “Engaging storyline…taut suspense, with a touch of the jumbie adding a distinct flavor to the mix and the romance perfectly kept on the backburner while dealing with predatory psychopaths.” – MBR Bookwatch Paperback and audio versions also available in February 2014. “Clever, funny, and a page-turner from the very beginning.” – Rebecca Weiss, attorney less