Return to Hoodoo

Boudin, Bourbon, and Barbecue, Book 1

By: Reggi Dupree

Narrated by: Ruthie Bowles

Dying sucks. She's done it twice. Three times is not a charm!

Gwen Carter is pissed.

After gaining a second magical disability, the last thing she needs is a summons to her hometown of freaking Hoodoo, Texas. After accepting an inheritance too complicated to refuse, it goes from bad to "oh crap" when she witnesses a horrifying murder by black magic.

As Gwen climbs higher on the suspect list, she’s terrified that she has yet to break the family curse.

Will Gwen be able to prove that the current murders are connected to the one that drove her from her beloved home in shame, or will she lose not only her life but the family legacy?

Return to Hoodoo is the hilarious first book of the Boudin, Bourbon, and Barbecue, a paranormal women’s fiction series. If you like a dash of romance with your bawdy broads and nutty friends and family, then you’ll love Reggi Dupree’s captivating supernatural thriller.

It’s never too late to embrace your magic. Download Return to Hoodoo today.

©2022 Reggi Dupree (P)2023 Reggi Dupree

I really had a good time

I really enjoyed my introduction to Gwen and Hoodoo. It’s great to have a main character who is black and ‘middle aged’ and not just a footnote in an unimaginative story.

Secrets and magic, and magical secrets.

Gwen left Hoodoo behind decades ago, and for good reason, but her hometown is drawing her back in, and this time, it doesn't want to let her go.

The first book in the series carries on in the same way as the prequel. It's not necessary to read the prequel first, but it definitely adds depth to the story. Ash is mysterious, but finally gives up some secrets. Sheriff Carlos and his deputies — ugh! Gwen takes no prisoners. She's snarky, sassy, and smart. It's refreshing to see a strong woman doing things for herself. She has a lot of family secrets and outside drama heaped on her, but she insists on doing things her way.

Ruthie Bowles does another fabulous job of channeling Gwen. 

I hope Gwen has more adventures coming soon.

Black Magic and Mayhem

Gwen Carter has died twice and is down right tired of dying. With her new inheritance she finds herself back in the family home. Hoodoo Texas, a place that ran her off has brought her back. The black magic, ghosts and murder will keep Gwen on her toes as she tries to break the family curse. She is older now but can she prove her innocence and catch the true murderer? No spoilers here. However, this author is new to me and I love his writing skills. The audible version puts you into this story. The laughter and snarky-ness of the characters will bring you back for more. The story is fast paced and easy to follow. But make no mistake you will want to read more from this series. I am looking forward to reading more from this author as well as this series.

great audio

This is my first audible by this author which I enjoyed listening to. I look forward to the next book in this series. I enjoyed how the narrator pulled me into the story using different tones throughout. This is a fun, entertaining story that has a little bit of everything in it. An engaging story where the characters are relatable and will keep you engaged throughout the story. I enjoyed being pulled into the story from the start and had to find out what happened next. A story that will make you laugh and have you sitting on the edge of your seat the next minute. Is three times a charm really all that lucky? You don’t want to miss this one! This is great audio and I highly recommend it.

Enthralling magical journey

This audio book was just amazing. Listened in one sitting as I could not turn it off. Oh yes, slack of sleep last night. Well worth it. The narration made the characters come to life for me. Exploding off the page.

This was the first book I have read/listened to from this author and I will most certainly be looking for more.

Gwen is finally back home after being guilty in public opinion of murder. She is hated and treated with disdain. Her plan was to go home to Hoodoo to sign papers and leave. Gwens’ luck is never good and she finds herself again suspected of murder. What the heck is it about this town? No one can be trusted and I mean no one. This was such a wonderful ride with the sassy, don’t mess with me or you will get a tongue lashing main character. Loved loved her attitude, even when she speaks without thinking.

Need to go searching for book 2.