Estelle Watkins and her next-door-neighbor, Vera, are two older women who will not be taken for fools. In this first mystery, when Estelle's husband and then her son are accused of murder, Estelle and Vera must do whatever they can to solve the case and prove these men innocent.
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After two long years, Ren's mission is finally over, and it's time for Ida Mae, Arlette, and Tansy to travel to Mexico to pick him up. They have their itinerary all planned out-visiting the ruins in the Yucatan, shopping, playing in the sand and surf-and then they'll head to Ren's mission home and be reunited with that dear boy. But a wanted antiquities thief crosses their path, and soon the ladies find themselves tangled up in a web of lies, intrigue, and costly jewelry. Held hostage by men desperate for riches, they do what only they can do-keep their heads about them, plan their escape, and discuss the proper making of tortillas. Will they survive their most harrowing adventure yet?
When Sam and Estelle agree to participate in a ballroom dance competition for charity, they know they're entering a world of spandex and sequins and spray tans-oh, my! What they don't expect is to stumble upon another murder. Vera and Tony are on hand once again to help Estelle catch the criminal before he jitterbugs off into the night in this tale of ballgowns, betrayal, and the bolero.
Will Ida Mae survive her own wedding? When charming, and mostly bald widower George Gilmore asked Ida Mae Babbitt to marry him, she was surprised and delighted. But now he has made another proposal, to hold the wedding in two weeks, while all his children are in town. Flustered but sure she can handle it with the help of her friends, Ida Mae agrees. The plan doesn t go over so well with George's family, however, and Ida Mae finds herself the victim of a plot to stop the wedding. At first the incidents seem like harmless pranks, but they escalate until Ida Mae finds herself in real danger, and in real pain. Bells are ringing, but are they wedding bells or death knells?
The need for courageous, faithful women has never been greater than it is today. As we draw nearer to the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, we are faced with temptations on every side. But we can prevail as we gain true strength from living the gospel. In Women of Strength, Tristi Pinkston shares inspiring stories, as well as insightful quotes from Church leaders, to demonstrate the power and influence of righteous women. This book invites women everywhere to deepen their relationship with the Savior, rely on the guidance of the Holy Ghost, and learn what it really means to be strong.
Anneliese Klein was just a small girl when Hitler came to power in her home country of Germany. Fear and uncertainty were as much a part of her childhood as dolls and tea parties. As she grew up, the war crept even closer to home, taking first her two brothers and then her father. Eventually it claims the man she loves. How will she find the strength to endure? And what will become of her unborn child? This special updated edition of a historically rich tale expertly portrays the consequences of war and the ability of the human spirit to conquer all. LDS historical fiction at its finest.
Estelle Watkins has no intention of becoming a detective. Her one stint as an elderly, female Magnum P.I. was enough for her. But when her husband's co-worker is murdered in their office and the victim's wife asks for help, Estelle can't turn her away. (She always has been a sucker for puppy-dog eyes.) Investigating a murder in a Jackson-Hewitt office is taxing...which Estelle learns the hard way.
Money goes missing in volume 4 of The Estelle Watkins Mysteries.Estelle Watkins has been a member of the All Denomination Ladies' Aid Association ever since she moved to Reubensville, but she never dreamed she'd one day be in charge of it. That so-called honor has always belonged to Mabel, who guards her assignment like a pit bull with a T-bone steak. But when money starts disappearing from the association's bank account and Mabel's honesty is called into question, she asks Estelle not only to take her place, but her case. Soon it's not just a reputation on the line . . .
Sarah Williams is a young Welsh immigrant coming to Utah to join her sister in settling the San Juan area. Sarah's true hardship begins when Ben Perkins asks her to be his second wife.
The town of Omni has a thorny problem… Two rival crime syndicates have chosen the quiet mountains of Utah as their hideout. Now they want to join forces and become stronger than ever. When the FBI needs to send two undercover agents to infiltrate the mob, they call on Jack and Molly – field operatives of experience and skill – to pose as floral-shop-owning Mormons so they'll blend in to the conservative background. Jack bears a resemblance to Joe Baker, notorious mob hit man, and stands the best chance of going undetected. The biggest challenge? Teaching Molly how to arrange a dozen roses. Compared to that, bringing down the Mafia will be a tiptoe through the tulips.
Tired of bland, boring low-sodium recipes? Tristi Pinkston brings some spice back into the kitchen with this huge collection of recipes designed to show your heart, and your taste buds, some love.
Finally-the woman's answer to growing rich safely! Women today face more money challenges than ever before, from managing careers and families to finances-the demands on their time and resources are increasing. Bad financial advice abounds, and it can be hard to know what to do. Award-winning author Tristi Pinkston teams up with bestselling authors Brett Kitchen and Ethan Kap to bring you Million Dollar Diva. Experience Tristi's real-life transformation from struggling in debt to million-dollar retirement! Imagine yourself living debt-free and building a million-dollar retirement safely and securely, so you can have total confidence in yourself and your future.
Murder is crummy. Estelle Watkins has waited a long time for grandchildren, and now her son has finally found the girl of his dreams. But the wedding plans go horribly wrong, and the bride is accused of murdering the cake designer. It really was a very ugly cake ...Estelle goes undercover to find the real culprit and spring her soon-to-be daughter from jail. Meanwhile, Vera has a secret of her own, and Estelle fears she's losing her best friend.
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