Chili Queen

Set in 1880s New Mexico, this novel by Sandra Dallas follows Addie French, a resilient woman who forms a unexpected bond with Emma Roby, a young woman on the brink of marriage to a stranger. When circumstances force Addie to shelter Emma at her brothel, their growing friendship leads to revelations and schemes that challenge their perceptions and futures. The story weaves themes of friendship, secrets, and the pursuit of happiness against a historical backdrop.