A Bit of a Pickle (Simmons Series, #2)

When Edna Simmons receives surprising results from a DNA test, her quiet life is upended. The test reveals she has a half-brother she never knew existed. Curious and nervous, Edna and her wife Gertie set off on a journey to find this missing branch of her family tree.
Their search leads them to Fredrick Tillison, a charming man who may hold the answers Edna has been craving. But as she gets to know Fredrick, she begins to suspect that something isn’t quite right. The connection feels real—but so do the secrets he’s keeping.
As Edna digs deeper, she’s forced to confront family truths, hidden histories, and the meaning of identity. Along the way, she and Gertie find themselves on another unforgettable road trip—full of emotion, unexpected twists, and their signature humor.
A Bit of a Pickle is a heartwarming LGBTQ+ journey of self-discovery, family secrets, and later-in-life revelations. Perfect for fans of gentle mysteries, senior protagonists, and emotional fiction with a humorous edge, this story explores how the past shapes the present—and how love and truth always find a way to shine through.