When Lulu Was Hot: A Cajun Series Prequel Novella
Before she became the notorious matchmaker and folk healer known throughout the bayou, Louise Rivard was simply Lulu - a young woman whose life would be forever changed by love and war.
Tante Lulu's Secret Past Revealed
No one knows how old Louise Rivard really is, or what events shaped her into the beloved Cajun folk healer and matchmaker everyone knows today. This prequel novella finally reveals the secrets she's kept hidden for more than fifty years. Discover how she earned the name "Tante" or Aunt to the LeDeux clan, despite not being blood-related, and why she keeps her finger in every bayou pot.
A WWII Romance Set in 1940s Louisiana
Phillipe Prudhomme served as one of the original webfoot warriors of World War II - before they were even called Navy SEALs. One fateful evening at the New Orleans USO, he spots pin-up worthy Louise Rivard and is instantly struck by the legendary Prudhomme Whammy. His passion for this Cajun girl runs deep, the way only a Cajun man can love.
Their dream is simple: when the war ends, they'll settle on the bayou where Phillipe will practice as a family doctor and Louise will continue the folk healing traditions passed down through generations of women in her family. But wartime promises are fragile, and not all dreams survive the reality of conflict.
Perfect Quick Read for Cajun Romance Fans
This novella serves as the perfect introduction to Sandra Hill's beloved Cajun series, offering readers insight into one of the series' most cherished characters. Whether you're a longtime fan curious about Tante Lulu's origins or a newcomer to Cajun romance, this standalone prequel delivers humor, heart, and authentic Louisiana flavor.
What Readers Get
A compact romantic comedy that blends historical fiction with Southern charm, set against the backdrop of World War II New Orleans and the Louisiana bayou. The story explores themes of enduring love, cultural heritage, and the resilience of Cajun communities during wartime. Fans of the series will finally understand the woman behind the legend, while new readers will fall in love with characters who embody the spirit of Louisiana.
