REDNECK RANCH: A serial killer returns A fire burns closer A romance heats up

by Kimila Kay

When her fiancé cheats a week before their wedding, Katelyn Graham flees to Mazatlán, Mexico hoping the sea will soothe her broken heart. After a night of margaritas with a handsome stranger, Katelyn finds herself arrested for his murder. Special Agent Christopher Temple is juggling his investigation into a drug queen with his search for a beautiful woman who has piqued his interest, and whom he fears he’s put in harm’s way. Aware the FBI and DEA are working with the policía to capture her, Sarita is torn between leaving her lavish lifestyle and her adoring paramour for a world free of worrying about being imprisoned … or eliminated.Malice in Mazatlán has a splash of suspense, a touch of mystery, and a dash of romance, all of which should be enjoyed with a perfect margarita.

432 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 22, 2023

About the author

Kimila Kay lives in Donald, Oregon with her husband, Randy, and a feisty black cat, Halle. She is currently a member of Northwest Independent Writers Association (NIWA), Ladies of Mystery, Sisters in Crime, Willamette Writers, and Windtree Press.

Her cross-cultural series, Mexico Mayhem, includes “Peril in Paradise”, “Malice in Mazatlán” and “Vanished in Vallarta.” Still planned for the series are “Chaos in Cabo” (Fall/2024), “Lost in Loreto”, and “Fiasco in Peñasco.”

The Stoneybrook Mysteries series includes “Redneck Ranch”, “Five Golden Rings” and “Whispering Willows”. “Willow’s Woods” will be available in summer of 2024.

You can learn more about Kimila through her blog posts on her website, Ladies of Mystery, and Windtree Press.

Reviews

[J W · Rating 2 out of 5]

This feels very much like the author went on a really nice Mexican vacation she wanted to write about then kind of haphazardly threw a couple mysteries in to pad it out

[L.M. Montes · Rating 5 out of 5]

After being stood up at the altar, Harley Harper moves to west to Stoneybrook, Oregon and buys a ranch. But soon a dead body is found in one of her barns and a wild fire threatens her ranch and the surrounding areas. At the same time her ex fiancé finds her and wants her back. This story had me hooked from the very first page. The action doesn't stop and kept me guessing until the very end. When I finished the book, I breezed on into the next book and the next until I finished the whole series. The characters are well developed and had me wanting to spend more time with them. I recommend this series to anyone loves a thrilling read.

[Dawn O Watson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A titillating tale of love, intrigue, and horror! The audiobook will be out soon!I love the characters and found it to be a real page-turner!

[Amber Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very cute story. Really liked the characters and fun easy read.

[Brenda Curry · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read Five Golden Rings in just a few short hours. Book 2 of The Stoneybrook Mystery collection was short, but engaging. Love the Christmas theme.

[Brenda Curry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kimila Kay has become one of my favorite authors after just one book!
I have now read books 2 & 3, both of which were novellas. Loving the series so far!