Birth of the Black Orchids: A Light-Hearted Christmas Tale of Going Home Starting Over and Murder-With Cats: 1 (A Black Orchids Enterprises Mystery)

They wanted to save the world. Now theyd be happy to cover rent and student loans. Johnny Ly wanted to rescue and heal all the cats. Dianne Cortez thought that if numbers couldnt save the world she could at least save peoples money. JD Thompson wanted to bring justice to people caught in the legal system but he cant do it for free. Also they like to sing.
Somehow the American Dream isnt working out for them.
When Johnnys grandmother offers them her old mansion they flee high-powered jobs in Austin TX for a fresh start in the small Texas town of Beauchamp.
Its a nice old house. Too bad about the murder which theyd better solve before it ruins their Christmas grand opening. Can they rise to the occasion as detectives with their skills as a veterinarian accountant lawyer and ABBA tribute band?
Bonus story: The Way Old Friends DoA few months later Johnny regrets becoming Assistant Animal Control Officer when he breaks his leg during an encounter with a wild hog. Dianne regrets all the free coupons they handed out at the open house. JD regrets her idea of expanding their services into babysitting old ladies. Monitoring the finances of their elderly neighbor Miss Leigh seems like easy money until the client runs away. Once again they have to become detectives as they set out in a wild chase across the country to find Miss Leigh. Will they be in time to save her from herself save the country from her and save her dying friend?