Bless Your Heart (Bless Your Heart, Book 1) By Lindy Ryan

Lindy Ryan's debut novel, "Bless Your Heart," delivers a captivating blend of mystery, horror, and Southern charm set in 1999 Southeast Texas. The Evans women, proprietors of the local funeral parlor, find themselves thrust into a battle against the undead when town gossip Mina Jean Murphy unexpectedly rises from the dead. With the resurgence of the original vampires, the Strigoi, the Evans women must confront their family's legacy and protect their community.

Led by matriarch Ducey, along with Lenore the experimenter, and Grace, Lenore's daughter, who is raising her own daughter Luna, the Evans family embarks on a journey fraught with danger and dark secrets. As the body count rises and Deputy Roger Taylor becomes suspicious, the Evans women must wield their blades and unravel the mystery behind the Strigoi's return.

Ryan masterfully balances moments of grisly horror with heartfelt familial bonds, creating a narrative that is both chilling and deeply human. With evocative prose and a compelling plot, "Bless Your Heart" keeps readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish.

As secrets from the past resurface and tensions mount, the Evans family must confront their own demons while battling the undead. Ryan's novel is a gloriously gruesome and compulsively readable debut that blends clever storytelling with genuine emotion, leaving readers eagerly anticipating what horrors—and heartfelt moments—await on the next page. 📚❤️