Checkered Past — Tonya Kappes

***USA TODAY BESTSELLER AUTHOR***

Laurel London is one tough cookie. . .

Convict Willie Ray Bowman escapes from prison just days away from his date with "Old Sparky," the Kentucky state federal prison electric chair. Laurel hasn't seen Willie Ray since the day he left her picking up the pieces of her broken heart in Walnut Grove, Kentucky.
Can Laurel put her bitter, angry, feelings aside and help Willie Ray prove his innocence before the FBI find him?

“Tonya has one of the freshest new voices in the cozy mystery genre. Her books are witty, sassy, and humorous.” ~ Books and Co. Booksellers

“Usually I take a pass when it comes to novels like this with talking ghosts and other supernatural elements, but after reading just a few chapters of this one I was hooked. Not only are the characters fun, but the writing is also crisp and the plot features some unexpected twists and moves quickly.” ~ Times Publishing

“If you like twists and turns and a good mystery. With southern charm and well Ghosts tossed in then this is definitely for you!” ~ Crossroads Reviews

“The quirky characters, humor, ghosts, suspense, small town dynamics, romance and plenty of southern charm combine to give readers a story they are sure to find charming. This unusual series is a wonderful addition to the cozy mystery genre.” ~Romance Junkiew