The Red-Hot Chili Cook-Off (PDF)

More Than the Chili's Heating Up Cadillac, TexasCarlene Lovelle, co-owner of Bless My Bloomers lingerie shop, found a pair of fancy red-silk panties in her husband's briefcase, and all hell is breaking loose. She custom-made those fancy bloomers herself—and she remembers the bimbo who bought them. If her husband had a lick of sense, he'd known there are no secrets in a town like Cadillac.Carlene's cohorts—and their mamas—plan to exact revenge on Lenny Joe where it'll hurt the most: break his ten-year winning streak at the prestigious Red-Hot Chili Cook-Off. Never before has a woman dared to compete. But the ladies of Bless My Bloomers are cooking up a storm...and it seems the whole town is taking sides in the showdown.Welcome to Cadillac, Texas, where the chili is hot, the gossip is hotter, and friends stick by each other, no matter what the challenge.Praise for The Blue-Ribbon Jalapeño Society Jubilee:"Hilarious...fast-paced...A high-spirited, romantic page-turner." —Kirkus"Humor and down-home charm make this a first-place prize winner." —RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars"In this laugh-out-loud read, bestselling Brown takes her expertise in writing top-notch cowboy romance novels to stir things up...among four female friends." —Booklist"Heartwarming and fun...Brown's story reminded me of Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe." —Long and Short Reviews