Description: Southern charm and snappy wit meet mystery in the second installment of the Lily Barlow series.
True to the endearing style and southern drawl of its protagonist, Lily Barlow Book Two: The Mystery in the Mangroves picks up right where Book One concluded. The tantalizing romance between Lily and Jack persists, punctuated with comedic beats that are sure to amuse and a mystery that unfurls with unexpected turns. When romance, comedy, and mystery intersect, the result is a fast and flirty romcomstery that intensifies with every turn of the page. In this sprightly sequel, Lily takes on a quest to identify an unnamed murder victim. She and her friends venture to the Florida Keys to share their information with the police. The trip down south, however, unearths yet another unpredictable twist. Things are heating up!Brief description: Carla Vergot fully intended to write books after earning her degree in English from North Carolina State University. Since graduating in 1990, she contributed to various newsletters and magazines, including a regular column in The Piedmont Virginian, all without writing a single book. In 2016, during a sabbatical from her career teaching special education, Carla returned to her true calling and authored her first novel, Lily Barlow Book One: The Mystery of Jane Dough. Carla never went back to the classroom and is currently living and writing in Northern Virginia.