Trouble in Mudbug

Would have loved to read the book but had to trash it the second I opened the package. It REEKED of weed. Does anyone check these books before they send them out?

Jana DeLeon's first in the Ghost-in-Law series introduces Helena Henry, the dead mother-in-law to Maryse Robicheaux. Helena was never well liked in the town of Mudbug and her daughter-in-law was at the top of the list of people who couldn't stand her. Helena's wayward son, Hank disappeared 2 years ago and Maryse needs to find him to serve him divorce papers. Unfortunately, he still hasn't made an appearance, but his mother is now haunting Maryse. Maryse's dull like suddenly gets interesting with a ghost haunting her, someone trying to kill her, and a hot officemate that is wreaking havoc on her hormones. I really enjoyed this book. It is laugh-out-loud funny and cute. The mystery is decent with enough red herrings to keep the reader guessing, but also not too difficult to figure out. The Maryse/Luc romance is just hot enough without being too steamy. I enjoyed the first 2/3 more than the last 1/3...mostly because the end wasn't as humorous. It also closed everything up without as much excitement. The style is similar to Stephanie Plum, but not as goofy--just fun. Also similar to Kathleen Bacus's Calamity Jayne series though not as immature (Tressa was young and in the process of growing up). All are very humorous. This one does have more descriptive sex, though (only one episode and it isn't too steamy). The next installment of the series involves Maryse's friend, Sabine. I'm looking forward to more antics from Helena. She may not have been liked in life, but she's a lot more fun in death!

I really liked this little book. It has a neat idea for the characters - the dead mother in law (Ghost-in-Law) is a riot and her relationship with Maryse is not only funny, but the interaction between the two is real. Conversations you can believe and dialogue that real people would use everyday. Gotta love Luc, the love interest here, he's hot, romantic and still sensible and the kind of guy you can picture meeting in real life. The storyline was more interesting than the romance (which was pretty decent too) and I will definately keep an eye out for the next book in this series.

Jana DeLeon's Trouble In Mudbug is a laugh out loud awesome read. Maryse Robicheaux attends the funeral for her deceased mother in law, Helena Henry. Helena made Maryse's live a living hell when she walked the earth. Imagine Maryse shock and horror when Helena decides to haunt Maryse in the middle of the service. Helena needs Maryse help to find out who killed her. Maryse has enough on her plate without Helena dodging her ever step. She is trying to find the source of a cancer cure out in the bayou. Now she has a hotter then sin person sharing her tiny office. Luc LeJeune is under cover in Mudbug, LA as a zoologist for the state. The higher ups think Maryse may be involved in something shady. The more the gets to know her the less likely this appears to be true. Luc finds himself very attracted to Maryse and this is a huge problem for him. With Helena's death someone is out to harm Maryse. Luc jeopardizes everything to keep Maryse safe. Trouble In Mudbug is one of the funniest books I have read. I busted out laughing so many times. The wit is priceless and the chemistry between Maryse and Luc is hotter then any night in the bayou.

In Mudbug, Louisiana, Maryse Robicheaux is not grieving the loss of her odious mother-in-law, Helena. The woman was nasty and haughty using her wealth as a weapon against the other townsfolk. Now if she can cut the last tie to that family by obtaining a divorce from r Helena's son. However, just like Helena was in life, she can't help being a manipulative nag in death. Her ghost demands her daughter-in-law finish some business for her so she can move on. Maryse has enough on her plate without dealing with a cantankerous spirit who was a cantankerous person. She is about to make a medical breakthrough at work, but is slightly deterred by having a new office partner. Half Creole zoologist Luc LeJuene is quite a hunk, but his arrival has brought a stalker who wants Maryse dead. The first Ghost-in-Law amateur sleuth romance is a jocular fun read sort of the Bayou version of Woody Allen's Oedipus Wrecks from New York Stories as even death cannot assist the heroine from ridding herself of her mother-in-law. The TROUBLE IN MUDBUG is a lighthearted romp that is somewhat thin, but loaded with humor, intrigue and romance in which the audience and Maryse will believe in nagging disparaging ghosts. Harriet Klausner