Our Lady of the Pink Pussycat: A Feel-Good Story of Friendship, Faith, and New Orleans Magic

One year after Hurricane Katrina, Rain, a down-and-out stripper, is just trying to survive her shifts at The Pink Pussycat— until a paralyzed veteran claims she’s answered his prayers. As rumors of Rain’s “gift” spread through the French Quarter, she finds herself caught in a battle with jealous coworkers, an ambitious televangelist, and her own deep skepticism.

What follows is a moving journey of unlikely friendships, quiet miracles, and the search for meaning in a broken city still rebuilding itself. Warm, layered, and full of New Orleans heart, this debut novel is perfect for readers who crave character-driven stories of redemption and hope. Ideal for fans of feel-good contemporary fiction with soul, Southern settings, and stories that blend grit with genuine hope.