Caring for animals in a Mexican casa sounds delightful, but when Viviane uncovers rumors and scandals, fireworks at dawn may not be the only thing exploding.

Turning sixty has Viviane Masters seeking adventure and travel. Against her daughter's wishes, spunky Viviane resolves to travel the world as a house and pet sitter. Her first sit in a sleepy ex-pat town in Mexico sounds great, but on arrival she senses a disturbing undercurrent in the placid locale. When Viviane finds threatening notes at the casa, are the warnings for her or the homeowner? As she delves deeper into the mystery, will Viviane's first adventure be her last?

If you love travel, animals, and clean cozy mysteries, with a sassy senior sleuth, grab this short read that introduces you to Viviane Masters, global house and petsitter.

Hijinks in Ajijic (pronounced A-he-he or A-he-hek) is the short prequel to

Deception in Devon (Book 1 in the Viviane's Adventures Mysteries).