New Releases For The Week Of September 29th, 2019–Part 2

Here is a list of some of the new releases for the week of September 29th, 2019. I am going to divide the list into 4 days because there are so very many of them for the week. Today is the second day of my list for this week. Hope you find some selections for your weekly reading. Enjoy and happy reading.

 

Amateur sleuth Sloan Krause delves into the murderous political world in another delightful mystery from popular cozy writer Ellie Alexander.

It’s the dead season in Leavenworth, Washington. The throngs of Oktoberfest crowds have headed home, and the charming Bavarian streets are quiet and calm—momentarily. Villagers use the reprieve to drink in the crisp fall mountain air and prepare for the upcoming winter light festival. Soon the German-inspired shops and restaurants will be aglow with thousands of twinkling lights. Visitors will return to the northern Cascades to drink warm mulled cider and peruse the holiday markets. Brewer, Sloan Krause and her partner in crime Garrett Strong are using the slowdown to stock up on a new line of their signature craft beers at Nitro. They’re experimenting with a hoppy holiday pine and a chocolate hazelnut stout. The small brewery is alive with delicious scents and bubbling batches of brew.

Sloan is in her element. She loves the creativity and lowkey atmosphere at Nitro. Only that is soon threatened by the incumbent city councilmember Kristopher Cooper. Kristopher is running for re-election on a platform of making Leavenworth dry. Everyone in beertopia is fuming. Leavenworth’s economy relies on keeping the kegs flowing. Kristopher wants to banish beer, a policy that might just bankrupt the entire village. However, Kristopher turns up dead days before election night. Sloan quickly realizes that his murder isn’t the work of a stranger. Friends, family, and every other business owner had a motive to kill him, including none other than April Ablin, Leavenworth’s self-described ambassador of all things German. Sloan finds herself defending April and trying to sleuth out a killer amongst a group of familiar faces.  (Amazon)

Editions Available:  Kindle, Hardcover

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hanging out in a cemetery isn’t every girl’s idea of a good time, but for Paislee Grimes, the dead can be the best company.

Raised in the sleepy Connecticut town of Pine Grove by an undertaker and a coroner, Paislee has seen more than her fair share of death, and she’s right at home amid the morbid and macabre.

She’s happy enough to spend her last months before college cobbling together a history of the place she loves most and studying the lives of the people buried in her backyard, but when the body of a classmate turns up face down in the lake, it’s Paislee’s time to shine.

Armed with a fierce drive and a gift for forensic anthropology, Paislee dives headfirst into the biggest shock Pine Grove has ever seen.

Suddenly everyone is a suspect—friends, love interests, even the mayor. And in a community as tight-knit as hers, no one wants to believe the killer could be one of their own.

But where there’s a murder, there’s a murderer, and with more questions than answers, it’s beginning to look like Paislee is the only one who can connect the dots.   (Amazon)

Editions Available:  Kindle, Paperback

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When famous poet Lotty Grace is found hanging from the chandelier in her room at the Shipley Hotel, everyone assumes it’s suicide. After all, she has a history of dramatic attempts. But she also has a history of being witty at other people’s expense, and some of the people she considered friends just might consider her an enemy.
Enter Betsy Malone, fresh from solving the murder at Mystery’s End. As she moves into the hotel to investigate the death, she’ll find herself in the midst of the artists, writers, and critics that surrounded Lotty in her final days. Will she discover the reason behind Lotty’s death, or find herself in a murderer’s sights?  (Amazon)

Editions Available:  Kindle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The little dog ran down the beach, chasing the gulls near the water.

“Bindi, come!” the young woman called, stopping the little dog in her tracks before she continued to chase the gulls.

“Bindi!”

The little dog stopped again but didn’t look back this time. She started barking at a log that had washed up and the high tide deposited at the base of the cliff. As the young woman reached the little dog, she asked, “What has you so excited?”

She saw a person crumpled behind the log. She reached down, and gently placed her fingers on the neck of an old woman, feeling for a pulse. A hand grasped the young woman’s wrist in a weak grip.

“Help me.” The voice sounded like a whisper from the wind.

When Lorelei Silence inherited her grandparents home in the sleepy, coastal town of Charleston, Oregon, little did she know she would be thrown into the midst of an investigation involving stolen art.

Through mishaps and mistakes made along the way, Lorelei helps uncover the identities of those who were behind the home burglaries, and help catch the art thieves, while doing her best to stay alive!  (Amazon)

Editions Available:  Kindle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sometimes it takes more than soap to clean a name …

Everything is going great for thirty-two-year-old Violet Oleander — she lives in the idyllic cozy beach town of Cape Flower, runs a boutique soap shop with her best friend, has the most adorable puppy in the world, and is finally getting over her philandering ex-husband.

Everything’s going great, that is, until town millionaire — a man who just so happens to be Violet’s ex-father-in-law — is found dead in her shop, Bubbles Boutique. And even worse, Violet is the top suspect in the crime.

With a quirky cast of villagers getting in her way and a mystery that deepens every moment, Violet attempts to clear her name all while keeping her bubbly business afloat.

If only owning a soap shop weren’t so dirty …

Suds and Slayings is the first book in Jemma Bard’s Bubbles Boutique Cozy Mystery Series. All books are fast-paced, clean, mysterious, and can be read in under a few hours. If you like cozy mysteries with quirky characters, feisty heroines, cute pets, and sweet treats, then the Bubbles Boutique mystery series is for you! Bonus recipes for pampering body products are also included with your book, courtesy of Bubbles Boutique!  (Amazon)

Editions Available:  Kindle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lucky Boucher never has to go looking for trouble. Trouble finds her just fine all on its own.

What do a ballerina, a stun gun, and Patrick Swayze have in common?

If you guessed me, you’d be right. As usual.

When a celebrity is killed in Salty Springs, local authorities want the crime solved quickly and quietly. I’ve got the quickly part down pat, but the quietly? Well, that’s another story.

Ballerina Serena Flowers was my childhood idol. The tabloids paint her as a simple diva, but it seems her life is much more complicated than that. Serena has more secrets than Victoria’s spring catalog, and digging into the lives of her and her movie star boyfriend will require the help of Liam, the grouch and a teen hacker by the name of Felonious.

As we all know, asking Felonious for help comes with a price. This time, it might be more than I can pay.

**Each story can be read as a stand-alone, so feel free to jump right in anywhere**  (Amazon)

Editions Available:  Kindle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I spent my whole life thinking that magic had passed me by. Boy, was I wrong.

Becoming an uber-powerful witch overnight isn’t nearly as much fun as it sounds. Controlling unfamiliar magic is hard. Really, really hard.

Adding to the level of difficulty is the fact that dead bodies keep showing up. Okay, so there’s only been two so far, but in a small town like Wind’s Crossing, that’s a lot. Our town doesn’t have all that many living people either.

At least this time it isn’t my family the police have in their crosshairs. Unfortunately, that isn’t the good news you’d think it was.

This time the prime suspects were my good friends Mabel Morgan and Tommy Hill.

And no way was I letting them take the fall.

 

Un-Familiar Magic is Book Three in the Accidental Familiar Series. It is highly recommended to read this series in order as there are major spoilers in the later books.

This is a full-length, Paranormal Cozy Mystery featuring the Gemstone Coven witches… and their familiars.  (Amazon)

Editions Available:  Kindle, Paperback

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When a chance encounter with a pickpocket leads to something more sinister, avid sleuth Patricia Fisher swings into action.

The Aurelia is on its way to Thailand, but a mystery illness is spreading among crew and passengers. Is there a link between it and a world-famous immunologist on board? There is something very strange about his companions and their behaviour, but no one wants to listen to Patricia’s outlandish theories.

When people she cares about join the growing number of sick people, Patricia sees no option other than to trace the cause for herself. Finding the truth will lead to her craziest caper yet.

Be ready for more hi-jinx aboard the world’s most luxurious cruise ship.  (Amazon)

Editions Available:  Kindle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adelaide, 1931. Telephone switchboard operator Frances’ life is difficult as sole provider for her mother and adopted uncle. But it’s thrown into
turmoil when she overhears a suspicious conversation on the phone, planning a murder.
If a life is at risk, she should tell the police; but that would mean breaking her confidentiality clause and would cost her the job. And practical
Frances, not prone to flights of fancy, soon begins to doubt the evidence of her own ears – it was a very bad line, after all…
She decides to put it behind her, but it’s not easy. Luckily there is the charming, slightly dangerous night club owner Jack. Jack’s no angel – six
pm prohibition is in force, and what’s a nightclub without champagne? But when Frances’ earlier fears resurface, she knows that he’s
the person to confide in.
Frances and Jack’s hunt for the truth puts them in grave danger, and soon enough Frances will learn that some things are a matter of love and death …  (Amazon)

Editions Available:  Paperback

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The kindness of strangers comes under suspicion in the enjoyable new Ellie Quicke mystery.

Ellie’s husband Thomas, a retired minister, is suspicious when he receives not one but five letters advising him that he has been bequeathed money by five different people in their wills. He barely knew three of his benefactors, and what could possibly connect him to the other two strangers?

Sensing something isn’t right, and with Thomas’s reputation at stake, Ellie investigates but is soon distracted, not only by the problem of trying to ease Hetty, a difficult woman who’s recently taken refuge with them, out of their house, but also by her daughter, Diana, who’s in trouble again. As Ellie finally starts to make progress with her enquiries, she is about to uncover some disturbing truths – and in doing so, find herself in great danger . . .  (Amazon)

Editions Available:  Kindle, Hardcover

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Professor Emily Cavanaugh makes a horrific discovery while writing her book on Dostoevsky in the entertaining fourth Crime with the Classics cozy.

Professor Emily Cavanaugh has left Windy Corner behind and is back at Reed College on her sabbatical, determined to finish writing her book on Dostoevsky. She is soon reunited with one of her promising students, Daniel Razumov, as well as familiar faces on the teaching staff – her friend, Marguerite Grenier, her half-brother, Oscar Lansing, the abrasive division chair, Richard McClintock, and the predatory Taylor Curzon. Known for her relentless pursuit of young male students, Taylor now has Daniel firmly in her sights.

Emily knows Taylor must be stopped, but as she starts gathering evidence of Daniel’s harassment, she has a disturbing flashback, and then makes a gruesome discovery . . . Can Emily catch a dangerous campus killer while also confronting events from her own past?  (Amazon)

Editions Available:  Kindle, Hardcover, Audiobook

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A missing werebear. A string of attacks. This sheriff needs psychic back-up…

Fifth Wind witch Ruby True has spent seventeen years wrangling spirits in magical Eastwind, and somedays she feels like she’s seen it all.

But today is not one of those days.

Angel Sheriff Gabby Bloom is up to her wings in paperwork for the High Council. So when a simple missing person case takes an unexpected turn, she seizes the opportunity to get out of the office and convince her dear friend Ruby to help her look into it.

But a string of suspicious attacks and rumblings of an old werebear legend lead Ruby True and Sheriff Bloom into uncharted territory, and if they can’t stop the one responsible for the carnage, they could be the next on its list…

* * * * *

A Werebear Scare is the first paranormal cozy mystery of the True & Bloom series that takes place 30 years before the Eastwind Witches Cozy Mysteries. If you like strong female friendships, gossipy small towns, and lighthearted humor, you will love Nova Nelson’s delightful tale!

Buy A Werebear Scare to solve the mystery today!  (Amazon)

Editions Available:  Kindle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A heartwarming cozy mystery series about losing everything, taking a chance, and starting again.

After suffering a personal tragedy Abby Sullivan buys a huge old seaside mansion she has never even seen, packs up her life in San Francisco, and moves to Holiday Bay Maine, where she is adopted, quite against her will, by a huge Maine Coon Cat named Rufus, a drifter with her own tragic past named Georgia, and a giant dog with an inferiority complex named Ramos. What Abby thought she needed was alone time to heal. What she ended up with was, an inn she never knew she wanted, a cat she couldn’t seem to convince to leave, and a new family she’d never be able to live without.

In book 6 in the series Abby and Georgia are readying the inn for the Thanksgiving Holiday, when tragedy strikes and one of the guests turns up dead.

Meanwhile, a new group of guests have checked in, each with their own story to tell. Jeremy and Annabelle have moved into the basement apartment, Abby takes a walk down memory lane, Velma has a decision to make, and Georgia must come to grips with her own fear and doubt relating to her relationship with Tanner.  (Amazon)

Editions Available:  Kindle, Paperback

 

 

Review of Valleys, Vehicles and Victims

Valleys, Vehicles and Victims
A Camper & Criminals Cozy Mystery, Book #9
Tonya Kappes
5 Stars

Synopsis:

Welcome to Normal, Kentucky where nothing is normal!

The Daniel Boone National Forest is gorgeous in the fall. The leaves have painted the sides of the mountains with yellow, oranges, reds and browns you won’t see anywhere else. That’s why it’s such a popular destination for weddings!

When a wedding party show up at Happy Trails Campground, Mae West is thrilled. She’s all things girly and excited to assist the bride in all things southern, which is what the bride is hankering for.

Mae recognizes the parents of the bride when they arrive. They are from her past. The past she’s been desperately trying to escape…especially since it was the time she was married to Paul West. This just isn’t any couple, it’s the owners of the famous Moonbucks Coffee Company.

Determined to get the happy couple married off and on their way, hoping to see some of her past drive off forever, Mae volunteers herself and the Laundry Club ladies to become the wedding coordinators.

The wedding is set to take place in the beautiful wedding barn at the Old Train Station Motel, only Gert Hobson, the owner of Trails Coffee Shop and providing the coffee for the happy couple, has decided there’s no way she’s going to help out with Tom Moon’s daughter’s wedding since she claims how years ago Tom Moon STOLE her coffee blend recipe known today as the special Moonbucks blend.

A public fight between Gert and Tom leaves Gert a prime suspect after a member of the wedding party is found dead at the wedding venue. There might not be a happily ever after for the bride to be or Gert Hobson if Mae West and the Laundry Club ladies don’t solve the murder before the wedding party’s RV rolls out of town. (Goodreads)

Review:

The writing style flows smoothly and the book is a quick easy read. The author is very talented in her descriptive writing and these descriptions drew me into the story right from the very beginning.

The author is also very talented in developing her characters. The Laundry Club ladies are a force to be reckoned with. They are strong southern women who know how to handle themselves in any situation. You really do not want to get on their bad side because they will cut you down to size really quick.

The mystery was well plotted and carried on well throughout the book. I was not sure who the culprit was until the reveal, which is fine with me. I had a few people in mind as the culprit but I was wrong (and that is okay).

I would recommend this book and series to anyone who enjoys a well crafted cozy mystery, especially if you like Southern charm in your cozy.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book and provided my honest review.

 

New Releases For The Week Of September 29th, 2019–Part 1

Here is a list of some of the new releases for the week of September 29th, 2019. I am going to divide the list into 4 days because there are so very many of them for the week. Today is the first day of my list for this week. Hope you find some selections for your weekly reading. Enjoy and happy reading.

 

A shocking murder strikes a sour note during Jazz Fest in the latest New Orleans Scrapbooking Mystery from New York Times bestselling author Laura Childs.

It’s Jazz Fest in New Orleans, and the giant puppets from the Beastmaster Puppet Theatre are parading through the French Quarter. Some are very spooky and veiled, others are tall and gangly, like strange aliens.

As the parade proceeds, Carmela Bertrand and her best friend, Ava, follow behind, down Royal Street and past the food booths. Suddenly, they hear a terrible crash from Devon Dowling’s antiques shop. They rush inside to find Devon collapsed with blood streaming down the side of his face. Has he been shot? Stabbed? 911 is hastily called, and the police and EMTs show up. After the police examine Devon’s body, they tell Carmela and Ava that their friend was murdered with an icepick. They’re shocked beyond belief—and now Mimi, Devon’s little pug, is left homeless.

Carmela and Ava are determined to catch the murderer, but the list of suspects is long. How long do they have before they find themselves on the killer’s list?  (Amazon)

Editions Available:  Kindle, Hardcover, Audiobook

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A spare, sparkling tour de force about one woman’s journey to becoming a cop, by master of noir James Sallis, author of Drive.

Sarah Jane Pullman is a good cop with a complicated past. From her small-town chicken-farming roots through her runaway adolescence, court-ordered Army stint, ill-advised marriage and years slinging scrambled eggs over greasy spoon griddles, Sarah Jane unfolds her life story, a parable about memory, atonement, and finding shape in chaos. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she is named the de facto sheriff of a rural town, investigating the mysterious disappearance of the sheriff whose shoes she’s filling—and the even more mysterious realities of the life he was hiding from his own colleagues and closest friends. This kaleidoscopic character study sparkles in every dark and bright detail—a virtuoso work by a master of both the noir and the tender aspects of human nature.  (Amazon)

Editions Available:  Kindle, Hardcover, Paperback, Audiobook

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It isn’t easy having Hollywood’s biggest, brightest star for a mother—especially when her Russian oligarch boyfriend has been kidnapped. When Poppy Fields flies to London to be with her mother, she finds nothing but fog, danger, and phenomenal shopping.

Too bad half the city wants Poppy dead, and she has no idea why.

The odds against her are high, the menace is real, and if she doesn’t find answers quickly, a dirty bomb will send global financial markets plummeting. Poppy will need charm, smarts, and a killer Chihuahua if she wants to save the world (and snag those boots she spotted at Harrods).

“Tons of action and suspense and an almost reality television vibe. Just excellent all around. UNPUTDOWNABLE!” ~ Goodreads reviewer

“Poppy Fields is my new hero!” ~ Goodreads reviewer

If you like action and adventure colored with humor, you won’t be able to put down the Poppy Fields series.

The Poppy Fields Adventures
Fields’ Guide to Abduction (Book 1)
Fields’ Guide to Assassins (Book 2)
Fields’ Guide to Voodoo (Book 3)
Fields’ Guide to Fog (Book 4)  (Amazon)

Editions Available:  Kindle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It’s Mardi Gras season in New Orleans, but PI Franki Amato has too many problems to celebrate. A proven Sicilian lemon tradition hasn’t landed her a proposal, so her nonna has amped up the meddling to get her married, and pronto. Franki’s also under pressure to solve the strange murder of a family friend’s nephew, Nick Pescatore, who was found on a Mississippi River steamboat rumored to be haunted. When the sinister old boat sets sail on an overnight gambling cruise, Franki goes undercover with a motley crew, including a Mark Twainophile captain with a murderous past and a slimy galley chef with a mobster brother, not to mention an ex-stripper landlady with a newfound career as a memoir writer and all-too public speaker. Franki has to figure out what missing Civil War gold, a playing card, and a mysterious woman on roller skates have to do with Nick’s death. If she doesn’t, it’s anchors aweigh for Franki—down to Davy Jones’ locker.

Franki Amato Mysteries:
Limoncello Yellow (book #1)
Prosecco Pink (book #2)
Rosolio Red (holiday short story)
Amaretto Amber (book #3)
Fragolino Fuchsia (Rome short story)
Prugnolino Purple (spring short story)
Campari Crimson (book #4)
Cannellino Caramel (holiday short story)
Galliano Gold (book #5)

“Andrighetti’s dialogue is genuine yet uproarious, and her glowing characters animatedly leap off the page. Her sparkling wit keeps the hijinks brimming with merriment.”
—Long Island Book Reviews

“Traci Andrighetti’s Franki Amato Mysteries have me tickled pink! Her smart, sassy heroine, wacky cast of characters, and vividly original settings had me glued to the page. I can’t wait to read more from this author!”
—Gemma Halliday, New York Times bestselling author

“Traci’s writing is sharp and funny; the world she paints leaps off the page and makes the reader laugh out loud…. A thoroughly enjoyable voice in fiction!”
—Kristin Harmel, Internationally bestselling novelist (The Sweetness of Forgetting)  (Amazon)

Editions Available:  Kindle, Paperback

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pepper Dunn’s life couldn’t be more perfect. In a few short weeks she’s set to marry the man of her dreams, Axel Reign. All she has to do is tick a few more boxes and the wedding will be on.

When her cousin Cordelia introduces Pepper to a wishing stone that can alter reality, Pepper doesn’t think much of it. But when she and her cousins each make a wish out of frustration, they are thrown quite literally into a very different Magnolia Cove.

In this Magnolia Cove, Pepper’s life is completely different. Everything she knows to be true is false, and her world is upside down. Now she and her cousins must find a way to return to their lives—and Pepper’s true love—before they’re trapped forever in a Magnolia Cove they don’t recognize, living lives that aren’t theirs.

Can they do it? Or will they be trapped forever?

Find out now!   (Amazon)

Editions Available:  Kindle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A seven-layer cake. A body found in the castle. A big change for Holly.

Holly Holmes is enjoying working in the kitchen at Audley Castle when a crisis hits an upcoming party, and she is dragged from her bed in the middle of the night to get baking the cake of her life.

With the crisis averted, it’s time to relax and enjoy a few of her own yummy treats. The chance of that is ruined when Lady Philippa predicts a death will take place in the castle.

Holly is determined to warn the victim, but Blaine Masters refuses to believe her caution. In fact, he’s downright rude to her and her amazing desserts. Then he’s found dead at the bottom of a set of stone steps, and Holly swiftly discovers it was no accident.

Even though she wasn’t a fan of Blaine, no one deserves to be found murdered in their underpants. Justice must be served, along with a side order of delicious cake.

With some prodding from her sidekick, Princess Alice, she questions suspects and learns there were lots of people who hated Blaine. But who is hiding the truth about just how far they’d go to get rid of him?

Holly must find out, even though she risks butting heads with the castle’s security team and putting her own safety at risk to find a killer.

Throw in a trip to mermaid school, a possible new love interest, and a job opportunity Holly may not be able to refuse, and you’re in for a fun cozy ride. And, of course, oodles of delicious cake.

Vanilla Whip and Murder is book three in the Holly Holmes cozy culinary mystery series. It features a cast of quirky royals, an adorable dog, and a twisty plot that will leave you guessing until the very end.

More books in the series:

Book 1 – Cream Caramel and Murder
Book 2 – Chocolate Swirls and Murder
Book 3 – Vanilla Whip and Murder  (Amazon)

Editions Available:  Kindle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Werecougar Lily Mason has sworn off investigating crimes in Moonrise, Missouri. No more bodies, no more intrigue, and more importantly, no more murderers. But her plans for an easy-breezy drama and danger-free life is put on hold when a friend asks for her help in investigating a suspicious death.

When elderly Opal Dixon breaks a hip and must recuperate in a nursing home, she spends all her time complaining about her annoying roommate, her idiot doctor, and the laundry service that keeps losing her clothes to anyone who will listen. So, Lily is less than convinced when Opal insists a nursing home suicide is really foul play.

Still, to ease her friend’s fears, Lily agrees to look into the situation. With her loyal dog Smooshie at her side while she delves into the case, Lily soon learns that it’s not all bingo and low-sodium diets at Moonrise Manor.

And when Opal’s suspicions make her the next target, Lily realizes she’s running out of time to save her friend…and stop a sadistic killer.  (Amazon)

Editions Available:  Kindle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It is an Edwardian Christmas, and the Pennyfoot Hotel is all dressed up. But when one of the guests turns up dead, owner Cecily Sinclair Baxter realizes it is not only the Pennyfoot that is back in business—the hotel’s Christmas curse is, too…

The Pennyfoot halls are decked with boughs of holly, a magnificently decorated tree graces the lobby, and the hotel’s bookings are finally looking up. Owner of the Pennyfoot, Cecily Sinclair Baxter is in high holiday spirits until disaster strikes, threatening to ruin yet another Yuletide. Her chief housemaid Gertie McBride has found a man’s body in the hotel laundry room—with a woman’s scarf wrapped around his neck and a note in his pocket from the hotel’s new maid.

Cecily is determined to track down the culprit, but with multiple suspects icing her out of crucial clues, she realizes this killer may be more slippery than most. With Christmas right around the corner, it is up to Cecily to prevent this holiday season at the Pennyfoot from turning out more fatal than festive.  (Amazon)

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The success of Magdalena Yoder’s new Amish-Asian restaurant is threatened by murder in the deliciously quirky new Pennsylvania-Dutch mystery.

Although the culinary fare at Magdalena Yoder’s new restaurant, Asian Sensations – a unique combination of Asian and Amish cuisine – is not to everyone’s taste, the good citizens of Hernia are unanimously agreed that the desserts concocted by the restaurant chef, Barbara Hostetler, are to die for.

Not literally however. When a guest at the PennDutch Inn drops dead shortly after consuming a slice of Barbara’s delicious Blitz torte, Magdalena finds herself arrested for murder. Did someone deliberately set her up? In order to clear her name and protect her nearest and dearest, Magdalena must identify a ruthless killer – before they strike again.  (Amazon)

Editions Available:  Kindle, Hardcover

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

‘I LOVED IT! An intoxicating mixture of bewitching characters and intriguing clues… be prepared to be enchanted by this story!’ USA Today bestselling author Leighann Dobbs ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

In the sleepy town of Lost Maidens Loch, people sometimes disappear… Down a quiet lane in town sits a little shop full of oddities you’d probably miss if you weren’t looking for it. This is Love’s Curiosities Inc., and its owner, Temerity Love, is sought by experts all over the world for her rare and magical gift: the ability to find lost things and learn their stories.

When Lost Maidens’ pretty local school teacher is found murdered by a poisoned cup of tea, a strange antique hand mirror is discovered nearby. Temerity – with the help of witchy sister Tilda, their cats Scylla and Charybdis and the lovingly eccentric local townspeople – is determined to divine the story behind the mirror and its part in Miss Molly Bayliss’ untimely death.

If only grumpy out-of-towner Angus Harley of Lost Maidens Police wasn’t on the scene. Temerity can’t solve the crime without him, but he’s distracting, and in more ways than one. Can this unconventional duo solve the most mysterious murder ever to blight Lost Maidens Loch before the killer strikes again?

A magical and unputdownable whodunnit, perfect for fans of Adele Abbott, Amanda M. Lee and Leighann Dobbs.

What readers are saying about Kennedy Kerr:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Absolutely fantastic, had me gripped! Loved it! Can’t wait for more from this author. Storyline was great, characters were easy to connect with.’ Goodreads reviewer

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I absolutely adored this book. What a rollercoaster of emotions. It kept you guessing from start to finish. I loved it! Kennedy Kerr has a way of making you feel like a part of the story. It played on your emotions relating to all the different characters. I hope this is a series. I can’t wait to read more about the characters more in depth.’ Goodreads reviewer

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I really enjoyed this book. I liked the mystery – it really kept me guessing. The mystery had a number of twists and turns. I will enjoy getting to know the characters and the town.’ Goodreads reviewer

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A book of murder and romance set in a village in modern day Scotland involving the Laird, police, and two modern witches. It’s an extremely good story written by someone who understands how witchcraft has evolved in the 21st century… Loved it!’ Goodreads reviewer

‘If you like your mysteries with a touch of witchcraft and romance this is for you. I really enjoyed this, I think Temerity, Tilda and their wonderful pets are great characters and I hope this is just the start of a long series… I predict a great future for the sisters, Lost Maidens Loch and Kennedy Kerr!’ NetGalley reviewer

‘This was a nifty mystery involving magic! I really liked the characters of Temerity and Tilda…I really enjoyed this mystery!‘ Goodreads reviewer

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘The author does a great job of developing Temerity’s character and the descriptive prose helped transport me to the small town of Lost Maidens Loch and its gossipy, idiosyncratic townspeople…If you enjoy cozy mysteries with a bit of magic and a potential for romance, then you may well like this novel as much as I did.’ Goodreads reviewer

‘A good start to a new series…The characters are interesting. The setting is one of my favorites. The plot was full of action and twists. The supernatural aspects are not the typical stuff we have seen over and over again in the genre. I will definitely be reading the next book.’ Goodreads reviewer  (Amazon)

Editions Available:  Kindle, Paperback

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM THE #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF HOLY ISLAND AND PENSHAW

 

When the gods made man, they made a weapon…

 

After uncovering a fresh wave of corruption within the ranks of Northumbria CID, Detective Chief Inspector Ryan was looking forward to an uneventful summer. But, when a young woman is shot dead on the remote army ranges of the Northumberland National Park, Ryan is called in to investigate.

 

Meanwhile, violent crimes are being committed across sites of historic importance in the North East, the perpetrator leaving only a graffitied symbol as their calling card. As the body count rises, Ryan and his team must unravel the mystery behind its meaning – before it’s too late…

 

Murder and mystery are peppered with romance and humour in this fast-paced crime whodunnit set amidst the spectacular Northumbrian landscape.

 

“LJ Ross keeps company with the best mystery writers” – The Times

 

“A literary phenomenon” – Evening Chronicle

 

“LJ Ross is the Queen of Kindle” – Sunday Telegraph  (Amazon)

Editions Available:  Kindle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Will Sarah fall victim to a deadly killer set on destroying her life? Or will she force herself to use her cop instincts to outsmart the riddles of a clown who turns laughter into screams?

While Conrad is away helping a friend in New York, Sarah and Amanda go see a circus that is visiting the small town of Snow Falls. Even though Sarah is sad because her attempts to become pregnant have yet to bear fruit, she decides to enjoy the circus show. After the show, Sarah and Amanda find a pie in Sarah’s jeep, and another one waiting at Sarah’s cabin door. Suddenly the fun night turns mysterious and dangerous. A killer has left a deadly message for Sarah to find.

Events turn worse when a circus worker is murdered. The killer’s style of murder tells Sarah exactly who he is. Sarah is torn, caught between the desire to walk away from being a cop and the need to catch a killer. The hunger to become a mother blocks her skill to think clearly. But after having a talk with Pete, Sarah gets back on track and begins to track down the killer. Only the killer has a new face and a completely new identity—along with a secret trick up his sleeve.

This cozy mystery is a clean read: no graphic violence, sex, or strong language.

Read all the Alaska cozy mysteries:

1. The Snowman Killer
2. Deep in the Snow
3. Snow Happens
4. Snow is Not the Time
5. Spring into Murder
6. Chasing Shadows
7. Snowy Misery
8. Hot Springs Murder
9. Danger in the Snow
10. Snow Ordinary Family
11. Snow Mercy
12. Snow Laughing Matter  (Amazon)

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It’s Halloween, and excitement is brewing in Braxton to carve jack-o’-lanterns, go on haunted hayrides, and race through the spooky corn maze at the Fall Festival.
Despite the former occupant’s warnings, Kellan renovates and moves into a mysterious old house. When a ruthless ghost promises retribution, our fearless professor turns to the eccentric town historian and an eerie psychic to communicate with the apparition. Meanwhile, construction workers discover a fifty-year-old skeleton after breaking ground on the new Memorial Library wing.
While Kellan and April dance around the chemistry sparking between them, a suspicious accident occurs at the Fall Festival. Soon, Kellan discovers the true history and dastardly connections of the Grey family. But can he capture the elusive killer – and placate the revenge-seeking ghost.

Praise:
★★★★★ – “There’s also Cudney’s charming humor that makes you laugh out loud and now has me wondering which Halloween socks to wear! This series just keeps getting better and better so now I’m awaiting #6!“

★★★★★ – “The character development is superb. As these books progress, the characters come alive… If this book were made into a Halloween movie or TV show, I would enjoy seeing Kellan’s responses to various things.”  (Amazon)

Editions Available:  Kindle, Paperback

 

Review of Here Comes Santa Paws

Here Comes Santa Paws
Melanie Travis, Book #24
Laurien Berenson
5 Stars

Synopsis:

It’s the most wonderful time of the year in Connecticut, but Melanie Travis finds surviving this December may take a real Christmas miracle when a yuletide murderer comes to town . . .

As Melanie attempts to deck the halls in a house overrun by pampered Poodles, her event planner friend, Claire, is busy playing Santa—beard and belly not included—for the wealthiest clientele on Connecticut’s Gold Coast. A personal shopper gig in the affluent town of New Canaan seems like business as usual. Except Claire’s stylish stint comes at a higher price than she bargains for when she stumbles over her newest customer’s dead body on the job. Named a prime suspect for murder, she begs for Melanie’s help, then vanishes like cookies and milk on Christmas Eve . . .

Determined to track down Claire, Melanie and her nosy Aunt Peg dash into a dizzying investigation that leads to even more questions. Why was homicide victim Lila Moran, a secretive woman with an untraceable past, permitted to live on a well-known socialite-turned-recluse’s private estate, and is Claire keeping her own incriminating secrets under wraps? Now, with a grinchy New Canaan detective on their case and disturbing clues piling up like presents beneath the tree, the crime-solving duo must rein in a sinister Kris Kringle before they’re the next ones on someone’s deadly wish list . . .
(Goodreads)

Review:

The characters are well developed, well rounded and three dimensional. They all seem very realistic to me, like they could be your next-door neighbor. Melanie is a great wife, mom, friend and crime solver. I really like the fact that Melanie has a family, that makes her seem more down-to-earth to me. And all of the dogs are adorable just like the one on the cover.

The writing style flows smoothly and the book is a quick easy read. The descriptions pulled me into the story right from the very beginning and pulled me along at a nice pace. The mystery was well plotted and not easily solved. Melanie figured out the culprit before I did, which is not unusual.

I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a well crafted cozy mystery. I am already looking forward to the next book in this series.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book provided by the publisher, Kensington Books, and NetGalley, which I greatly appreciate.

 

Review of The Halloween Haunting

The Halloween Haunting
A Tess and Tilly Cozy Mystery, Book #7
Kathi Daley
5 Stars

Synopsis:

If you love small towns, endearing relationships, food, animals, and a touch of murder, you will love this cozy mystery series.

In book 7, Tess and Brady are planning a haunted house fundraiser so they can expand the shelter to include a top of the art training facility as well as a permanent residence for hard to place animals. During the decorating party they find a skeleton – a real skeleton – hidden behind a false wall in the attic. They turn the skeleton over to Mike but once they do everything starts going wrong and Tess wonders if they haven’t somehow managed to awaken an angry spirit. Mike thinks Tess is letting her imagination run away with her but she trusts her instinct so, with Tony’s help, she begins to dig around on her own. The deeper they dig the more they find including a second more recent body hidden within the creepy old house.

Meanwhile, Bree and Mike are adjusting to married life, Tess finds out something alarming about her father’s life before he met her mother, and plans are underway for another Thomas Thanksgiving. (Goodreads)

 

Review:

The writing style flows smoothly and defines the characters very clearly by their actions and words. The author is very talented in her descriptive writing and her descriptions pulled me into the story from the very beginning. One of these days I would like to go through a haunted house from one of the cozies that I read, that would be awesome.

The characters are well developed and well rounded. I really like the way that Tess and her family and friends get along and how much they love each other. And the animals added a lot to the story, as they usually do.

There are two mysteries in this book, which is very typical for this author. There were plenty of clues to sift through for the recent murder and suspects to consider and it was not easily solved.

I would recommend this book and series to anyone who enjoys a well crafted cozy mystery. If you want to lose yourself into a good mystery, grab this book.

 

Great Escapes Virtual Book Tours–Have Yourself A Beary Little Murder

 

 

I’m so excited to be a stop on the blog tour for author Meg Macy and her new book Have Yourself a Beary Little Murder.  This is the third book in her A Teddy Bear Mystery Series.  I have read them all and I enjoyed each one.  Check them out for yourself.

 

Have Yourself a Beary Little Murder (A Teddy Bear Mystery)
Cozy Mystery
3rd in Series
Kensington (September 24, 2019)
Paperback: 288 pages
ISBN-10: 1496722655
ISBN-13: 978-1496722652
Digital ASIN: B07MRC5KZG

 

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This holiday season, teddy bear shop manager Sasha Silverman must solve the slaying of Santa Bear . . .

Sasha and her sister Maddie are thrilled that the Silver Bear Shop and Factory has won the Teddy Bear Keepsake Contest, which means they get to produce a holiday specialty toy, a wizard bear named “Beary Potter.” Promising to be just as magical is Silver Hollow’s annual tree-lighting ceremony and village parade. Only one hitch: the parade’s mascot, Santa Bear—played by Mayor Cal Bloom—is missing.

After a frantic search among the floats, Bloom is found dead. When the outfit is removed, it’s clear the mayor’s been electrocuted. Who zapped hizzoner and then stuffed him into his Santa Bear suit? While the police investigate the grisly crime, Sasha attempts to track down the murderer herself, with some help from the Guilty Pleasures Gossip Club. Can they wrap up this case in time for Christmas—or will Sasha meet her own shocking end?

 

 

 

 

The characters are well developed and well rounded.  I really like Sasha, she is a hard working, tough and caring person.  I like the relationship she has with her family, you can tell how much they love each other and will do anything for each other.  I felt there were a lot of characters introduced and I had a hard time keeping them straight in my mind. That is only my opinion and others might not agree with me.

The author is very talented in her descriptive writing and these descriptions pulled me into the story from the very beginning.  The author has created a setting that sounds magical and I would love to visit. Being there with all of the bear themed activities at Christmas would be great. 

The mystery was well plotted and carried on well throughout the book.  There were enough clues to sift through and suspects to consider, it seems that Mayor was not as well liked as he wanted everyone to think he was.  I was not completely convinced who the culprit was until it was revealed at the end, which is great.

I would recommend this book, and series, to anyone who enjoys a well crafted cozy mystery.  And if you love teddy bears, then you have to grab all three books.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book provided by the publisher, Kensington Books, and NetGalley, which I greatly appreciate.

 

 

 

Meg Macy is an award-winning author and artist, and lives in Southeastern Michigan, the setting of her Shamelessly Adorable Teddy Bear cozy mysteries for Kensington. Her first published book, Double Crossing, won the 2012 Spur Award for Best First Novel from Western Writers of America. Meg is also one-half of the writing team of D.E. Ireland, authors of the Eliza and Henry Higgins Mystery series—of which two titles have been Agatha Award finalists. Meg love gardening, watercolor painting, and reading books of various genres.

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When did you know that you wanted to be an author?  What things, if any, influenced that decision? 

When I first started reading, I realized how the world could expand in my imagination – not that I verbalized that, of course, but I certainly took delight in adventure series like the Boxcar Children, the Happy Hollisters, Little House on the Prairie books, etc. I also read Snow Treasure by Marie McSwigan which I took out of the school library multiple times, and it made a deep impression on me about history. That’s when I  dreamed of seeing my name on a library bookshelf. I especially loved mysteries from Trixie Belden to Agatha Christie to Sherlock Holmes, before heading to SF/F and reading J.R.R. Tolkien and Ursula LeGuin. It took a long time for me to verbalize and then act on writing a novel. I am a late bloomer!

 

 

With so many cozies being written today, what makes your books stand out from the crowd?

When I decided to try my hand at a contemporary cozy (after writing several historical western mysteries), I researched titles and themes. I had been collecting teddy bears for years since my daughter was born, and realized there was only one series featuring them (a retired cop whose wife sewed collector-style teddy bears). That led to creating my series on a teddy bear shop and factory based on the Chelsea business in Michigan. I love adding fun events featuring teddy bears, like tea parties, picnics, parades, etc.

 

Do you work from an outline or plot or do you just see where the characters take you?

I rely on a fairly detailed outline, although at times things change! I have only written a few novellas where the characters drove the bus, but it was quite harrowing. I prefer to take charge and keep them in check.

 

Do you read your reviews?  Do you respond to them, good or bad?  Do you do anything special to get those reviews?

I avoid reading reviews and would never respond to any, good or bad, spoilers or not. I hope readers enjoy my books, and prefer to focus on writing the next one. As for reviews, I rely on my publicist at Kensington to send ARCs out, and Lori Caswell at Dollycas for a blog tour. She does a fabulous job.

What advice would you give to your younger self?

Start writing sooner! I could have had many books under my belt if I wasn’t reading so much. I procrastinated, and still enjoy reading for pleasure – all genres, from clever picture books and YA, cozy and historical mysteries, SF/F, biographies, non-fiction historical, true crime, and cartoon collections. I love Peanuts, Calvin & Hobbes, Pickles, Sherman’s Lagoon, and other fun series. Wish I had tried my hand at being a cartoonist, too.

 

Do you think that the cover plays an important part in someone buying your book(s)?   Who designs your book covers?

I have been very fortunate – the Kensington art department has produced wonderful covers, very colorful and artistic. Book 3 is fantastic with a teddy dressed as in a Santa suit. As a reader and an artist, I love the visual of a really beautiful cover. It promises so much!

 

Please give us an insight into your main characters.  What do you think makes them special?

Sasha Silverman, my amateur sleuth, loves kids and hopes for a husband and children one day – like myself when I was younger. Sasha is close to her family and loyal to her friends, which is important when living in a small town where everyone knows everyone else’s business. And she enjoys managing the family business, the type of specialty shop where I would love to work. Her sister Maddie is an artist, which is another facet of my personality. I think that makes them both special in their own way.

 

What have you learned about yourself since becoming an author?

That I can infuse my own experiences into my writing and weave interesting tidbits from other people, whether friends or family, from conversations I’ve overheard, or things I’ve seen or read in the news. That adds in a nice dose of reality. Names have been changed to protect the innocent, of course.

 

Do you write full-time or part-time?

Both, depending on my deadlines. I schedule in time for reading, for errands, time with family and friends, but if something is due and long work hours are necessary, meals fall by the wayside (thank heaven for carry-out), housework also, or anything else until the job is done. But I always read at least a chapter every night of the current print book I am reading or on my Kindle. Once a reader, always a reader! Without readers, where would authors be?

 

What do your plans for future projects include?

Currently I am working on Book 4 of the Shamelessly Adorable Teddy Bear series, with Book 5 scheduled for next year. I hope to collaborate once again on the next Eliza Doolittle and Professor Higgins historical mystery (with my friend Sharon Farrow, writing together as D.E. Ireland), and researching a historical on my own. That is my first love, immersing myself into the past.

 

What do you think the hardest part of writing is?  What is the easiest?

Research is the easiest (most of the time) and by far more fun for a historical mystery. It truly is wonderful to run across some tidbit of information I can use, like a banquet menu in 1869 Sacramento that I used in Double or Nothing. I also research for my contemporary novels, such as what car a character would choose to drive, the house they live in, clothing, hairstyle, etc. The hardest part for me is plotting and writing the dreaded synopsis. Getting it all down, from the first to the last, and having it make sense – that is tough!

 

What type of books do you like to read?  Who are some of your favorite authors?

I named a few earlier – but will add Kate Ross, Sharon Kay Penman, Judith Merkle Riley, J.K. Rowling, Louise Penny, Dorothy Gilman, M.M. Kaye, Josephine Tey, Cleo Coyle, Charles Todd, and plenty of others.

 

What is the one thing you would like your readers to know about you?

That I so enjoy making the words on the page come to life, with details that include fashion, or food, flowers and nature, pets, etc. I know some readers want to focus more on the story, but those little tidbits really add up in my mind as a writer and a reader. Slow down and savor them, that’s my mantra.

 

Do you have anything specific you would like to say to your readers?

Keep reading! And do leave a brief review on Amazon if you love a book. It helps authors more than you would realize! A simple “I loved it”is enough.

 

How can readers discover more about you and your work?

   

Website:    https://www.megmacy.com

https://www.megmimsauthor.com 

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MegMacyAuthor/

Twitter:   https://twitter.com/megmims

Pinterest:  https://www.pinterest.com/megmacycozies/

Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Meg-Macy/e/B01N3KTK1N?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1564446202&sr=8-1

Goodreads:  https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15751255.Meg_Macy

 

 

 

 

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New Releases For The Week Of September 22nd, 2019–Part 4

Here is a list of some of the new releases for the week of September 22nd, 2019. I am going to divide the list into 4 days because there are so very many of them for the week. Today is the fourth and final day of my list for this week. Hope you find some selections for your weekly reading. Enjoy and happy reading.

 

 

Addie Greyborne is preparing for the holidays at her bookstore in seaside New England—but a winter storm is coming, in more ways than one . . .
 
Addie’s getting into the spirit for the upcoming Charity Auction—especially since she’s got an 1843 copy of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol to donate. Her former colleagues at the Boston Public Library have confirmed that its worth runs toward the high five figures, which should help with the new pediatric wing. Her mood darkens, though, when a visitor from the past appears—Jonathan Hemingway, the father of her late fiancé. His presence stirs up sad memories for Addie, but also has her fuming when Jonathan, true to his womanizing ways, runs off for a lunchtime liaison with Teresa Lang, who’s in charge of the auction.

Soon after, Addie heads to Teresa’s office at the hospital—and finds the poor woman’s dead body. What she doesn’t find is her valuable first edition. What sort of Scrooge would steal from sick children and commit murder in the process? As a Nor’easter bears down and a mystery emerges about Jonathan’s past, Addie must find out if she can appraise people’s motives and characters as well as she can appraise rare books . . .  (Amazon)

Editions Available:  Kindle, Paperback, Audiobook

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An innkeeper who reads minds. An ornery detective. And a trail of bodies. Cider Cove is the premiere destination for murder.

My name is Bizzy Baker, and I can read minds—not every mind, not every time but most of the time, and believe me when I say it’s not all it’s cracked up to be.

Bizzy Baker runs the Country Cottage Inn, has the ability to pry into the darkest recesses of both the human and animal mind, and has just stumbled upon a body. With the help of her kitten, Fish, a mutt named Sherlock Bones and an ornery yet dangerously good looking homicide detective, Bizzy is determined to find the killer.

*Cider Cove, Maine is the premiere destination for fun and relaxation. But when a body turns up, it’s the premiere destination for murder.

The Country Cottage Inn is known for its hospitality. Leaving can be murder.

A laugh out loud cozy mystery by New York Times Bestseller Addison Moore and her partner in cozy crime, Bellamy Bloom.  (Amazon)

Editions Available:  Kindle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A funny cozy mystery series full of bold women, a quirky and lovable town, and one seriously hopeless romance.

The Hopeless Tigers just won the biggest football game in school history!

But as often happens in the quirky yet snakebitten town of Hopeless, Idaho… there’s a bit of a problem.

A dead body has shown up. That’s right. Another one.

As usual, Investigative reporter Hope Walker is on the scene.

But this time, the mystery is particularly thorny.

Hope has to sort through various motives and suspects in her most confusing mystery yet.

Plus, she has to figure out where she stands with the handsome sheriff in town.

Especially now that a new suitor has thrown his hat into the ring.

Will this be the crime to finally stump Hope?

And will Hope ever figure out what she really wants out of life?

Order the fourth book in the Hope Walker Mysteries, A Hopeless Game, today!

Five Star Praise For The Hope Walker Mysteries

“I really think this series and each book has the perfect mix of humor, mystery, real life, and suspense.”

“I love this series. Carson has me guessing the whole time!”

“This book is every bit as good as the first! I can’t get enough of Hope and the rest of the gang. An engaging plot, and laugh out loud humor make it difficult to put this book down.”

“I absolutely enjoyed reading this cozy mystery. It had everything I look forward to in a mystery and once started I couldn’t put it down.”

The Hope Walker Mysteries

– Book One – A Hopeless Murder – May 2018
– Book Two – A Hopeless Heist – September 2018
– Book Three – A Hopeless Discovery – June 2019
– Book Four – A Hopeless Game – Coming October 2019
– Book Five – A Hopeless Christmas – Coming December 2019  (Amazon)

Editions Available:  Kindle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This holiday season, teddy bear shop manager Sasha Silverman must solve the slaying of Santa Bear . . .

Sasha and her sister Maddie are thrilled that the Silver Bear Shop and Factory has won the Teddy Bear Keepsake Contest, which means they get to produce a holiday specialty toy, a wizard bear named “Beary Potter.” Promising to be just as magical is Silver Hollow’s annual tree-lighting ceremony and village parade. Only one hitch: the parade’s mascot, Santa Bear—played by Mayor Cal Bloom—is missing.

After a frantic search among the floats, Bloom is found dead. When the outfit is removed, it’s clear the mayor’s been electrocuted. Who zapped hizzoner and then stuffed him into his Santa Bear suit? While the police investigate the grisly crime, Sasha attempts to track down the murderer herself, with some help from the Guilty Pleasures Gossip Club. Can they wrap up this case in time for Christmas—or will Sasha meet her own shocking end?
 
Praise for BEARLY DEPARTED
 
“You’ll fall in love with this delightful debut mystery.”
—Victoria Thompson, bestselling author of Murder in Morningside Heights
 
“The first in a new series features a complex plot awash in red herrings, a perky heroine . . . and everything you ever wanted to know about teddy bears.”
—Kirkus Reviews
 
“The appealing, impulsive amateur sleuth, dedicated to the family business, will appeal to fans of character-driven cozies.”
—Library Journal
 
“Entertaining . . . inhabited by quirky, fully developed characters and good dogs and cats.”
—Publishers Weekly  (Amazon)

Editions Available:  Kindle, Paperback

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No one dreams of a killer Christmas…

It’s Christmastime in Charm, North Carolina, and while Everly Swan would prefer to focus on decorating her iced tea shop for its first holiday season, Great-Aunt Fran has decided to run for mayor against her long-time nemesis. But when the other candidate turns up dead just before the first scheduled debate, all eyes turn to Fran as the suspect with the most obvious motive.

Everly knows her sweet, elderly Aunt Fran couldn’t have murdered anyone, but as she struggles to find the real killer, it begins to seem like this may be the last merry Christmas her family may ever have.  (Amazon)

Editions Available:  Kindle, Paperback

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A dead ballplayer means foul play in Salem . . . 

Field reporter Lee Barrett is not happy that her hours are being cut back at WICH-TV, although it is nice to spend more time volunteering with Aunt Ibby, a research librarian at Salem’s main branch. But Lee’s least favorite task is going up to the stacks, a spooky, seldom-frequented upper section of the library. On this day she has good reason to be afraid—she finds a dead man, surrounded by hundreds of scattered books and torn-out pages.
 
Her police detective beau, Pete Mondello, is soon on the scene, and the deceased is identified as a former minor league baseball player—and ex-con—named Wee Willie Wallace, who hasn’t been seen in Salem for twenty years. With help from her friend River’s Tarot reading, her clairvoyant cat O’Ryan, and Lee’s own psychic gifts, she steps up to the plate to catch the killer who took the old ballplayer out of the game . . .
 
Praise for the Witch City Mysteries

“Perfectly relaxing and readable.”
—Kirkus Reviews
 
“This rewarding paranormal cozy series debut will have Victoria Laurie fans lining up to follow.”
—Library Journal
 
“An entertaining story that keeps readers guessing until the very twisted and eerie end.”
—RT Book Reviews  (Amazon)

Editions Available:  Kindle, Paperback, Audiobook

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Tis the season for hot chocolate and mouthwatering treats. But sometimes too much of a good thing can be downright deadly . . .
 
CHRISTMAS COCOA MURDER by CARLENE O’CONNOR
Siobhán O’Sullivan’s hopes for a quiet Irish Christmas are dashed when the local Santa turns up dead in a carnival dunk tank of hot cocoa. Now instead of hunting down holiday gifts, she’s pursuing a heartless killer. Seems the dead Santa was no angel either, stealing neighborhood dogs to guide his sleigh. But was it his holiday antics—or worse—that led to his death by chocolate?

CHRISTMAS COCOA AND A CORPSE by MADDIE DAY
When local businessman Jed Greenberg is found dead with a Chocolate lab whimpering over his body, the police start sniffing around Robbie Jordan’s country restaurant for answers. Was it something in Robbie’s hot cocoa that killed Jed, or was it Cocoa the dog? As the suspects pile as high as her holiday tree, Robbie attempts to get to the bottom of the sickly-sweet murder . . .

DEATH BY HOT COCOA by Alex Erickson
A Christmas-themed escape game seems like the perfect pre-holiday treat for bookstore café owner Krissy Hancock and her best friend. But when the host is found dead in a pool of hot cocoa, it’s up to Krissy and her team to catch the killer—or escape before getting killed.

There’s nothing like a hot cup of murder to warm up the holiday season!  (Amazon)

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When a superhero cosplayer falls to his death at a comic con, Lynley is left holding the bag– and a cat!

Who killed Captain Cat? His tribe wants to know.

When the Captain is murdered at Bridgetown Comic-con and philanthropist Esmae Westhouse is arrested for the crime, sixty-something cat shelter volunteer Lynley Cannon steps out of her comfort zone and dons her Star Trek uniform to expose the real killer.
 
A decade-spanning love triangle, a band of vigilante cosplayers, a shady pharmaceutical company,and an ancient black cat named Kitty tie into a puzzling plot that has Lynley running in all directions. The death of Captain Cat is only the beginning, and Lynley must stay one step ahead of a ruthless hit man if she is to make it out alive.  (Amazon)

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Here come the brides! Rosemary, Sage, and Thyme return on their wedding days, and you’re invited! But, if you know the Field sisters, you know it’s not possible for them to get hitched without a hitch … or three!

This boxed set contains Books 4-6 of the We Sisters Three Mystery Series by USA Today bestselling author Melissa F. Miller.

Lost and Gowned: Rosemary’s Wedding:

Rosemary and Detective Dave are tying the knot at the Resort by the Sea! Rosemary and her sisters have their hands full with wedding preparations. When the bride vanishes (along with her wedding dress) after the rehearsal, Sage and Thyme know beyond a doubt that this isn’t a case of cold feet.

Sage and Thyme become bridesmaids on a mission: to find the bride and return her, unscathed, in time for the wedding. Meanwhile, Rosemary’s discovering that being abducted the night before the ceremony isn’t even the worst of her situation.

Wedding Bells and Hoodoo Spells: Sage’s Wedding:

When Sage and Roman’s wedding is cursed, Sage laughs it off … until everything starts going wrong in the days leading up to the big event.

Rosemary and Thyme come to the rescue. The three sisters (and their better halves) team up to get to the bottom of a longstanding feud between Roman’s family and a powerful Gullah/Geechee conjurer and ensure that Sage’s happily ever after doesn’t become a disaster.

Wanted Wed or Alive: Thyme’s Wedding:

Thyme has her doubts about having a wedding. She’s sure about marrying Victor. But after her two older sisters’ weddings, she’s not expecting the big day to go smoothly.

She also isn’t expecting … this.

When Thyme applies for a marriage license, she’s denied. It turns out her name has been entered into the Social Security Administration’s Death Index, the official master file of dead people. And while dead men tell no tales, dead women can’t get married, book flights, or access their bank accounts.

Thyme, Sage, and Rosemary set off with their men to find out who really died … and why she was using Thyme’s name. It’ll take a lot of luck and loads of ingenuity to clear Thyme’s name so she can walk down the aisle and take Victor’s.

Join the sisters for a madcap wedding adventure with plenty of surprises.  (Amazon)

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Sid is back with a murder that’s sure to send a chill down your spine in Leigh Perry’s festive new mystery.

Dr. Georgia Thackery is back at home with her parents after finding a new adjunct position at Bostock College. Everyone is excited for their first family Christmas with nothing to hide. Why? Because Georgia’s daughter Madison is now in the know about Sid, their walking, talking family skeleton.

But their Christmas cheer is interrupted when the Thackerys’ dog Byron goes missing on a cold December night. When he’s finally found, he has a femur clutched between his jaws, and Georgia and Madison race to apologize to Sid for letting the dog gnaw on him yet again.

Except that all of Sid’s bones are present and accounted for.

This bone is from somebody else, and when they trace Byron’s trail to an overgrown lot nearby, they find the rest of the skeleton. It’s the normal kind, not moving or telling jokes, and when the police come to take charge, they’re sure it was murder.

And one of Georgia’s adjunct friends could be implicated.

With tensions stirring at the college and everyone hiding a secret or two, Sid and Georgia must uncover the truth before the ghost of a Christmas past strikes again.

“Whodunits don’t come much funnier than Perry’s suspenseful fifth mystery featuring ‘an ambulatory skeleton named Sid.’… Fans of offbeat comic mysteries will be richly rewarded.” —Publishers Weekly starred review on The Skeleton Makes a Friend  (Amazon)

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After a hectic year, Edindale, Illinois, attorney Keli Milanni is ready to welcome autumn by counting her many blessings. But a case of murder could cause her to fall behind . . .
 
Keli is hoping that Mabon, the Wiccan Autumn Equinox, will bring balance back into her life. But it’s death that comes calling when she’s asked to consult on an estate case. Recently passed, Elaine Turnbull left everything, including her valuable art and antiques collection, to her granddaughter, Lana. But Lana has been missing for years, ever since a tragedy tore her family apart. Also missing may be Elaine’s most recent will. Then there’s the not-so-small detail that Elaine’s death by natural causes may not have been so natural after all . . .

With the help of her boyfriend Wes, who knew Lana in high school, Keli starts digging into Elaine’s past—and her journals. Soon she discovers that everyone, from Elaine’s caretaker to her curator, had a motive for murder—along with a seemingly rock-solid alibi. Between missing people, missing documents, a string of vandalism against her friends, and the sense she’s being stalked, Keli is feeling a disturbing chill. Now not even her Wiccan protection rituals may save her from a killer with a cold heart that’s far from grateful . . .

Praise for the Wiccan Wheel Mysteries
 
“A perfect read.” —Library Journal

“A good atmospheric read for fall.” –Parkersburg News & Sentinel
 
“A good atmospheric read for fall.” —Parkersburg News & Sentinel on Samhain Secrets  (Amazon)

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A dream job it’s not. But for Emily Prentice, working as a seafood inspector in  Ketchikan, Alaska, takes her one step closer to becoming a marine biologist. And it’ll give her a first taste of independence from her overprotective mom and the doctor boyfriend she’s pushing into Emily’s arms.

Emily’s certainly not looking for romance . . . until a huge dog knocks her down and sends her flying into fish goo. It’s love at first sight for Emily and Bear, whose handsome owner, Sam, becomes flummoxed when the fallen worker in the hard hat turns out to be a pretty young woman.

Emily and Bear begin a beautiful relationship, with Sam in tow. And before long the attraction between the humans becomes undeniable. But separation and a dangerous undertaking soon leave Emily wondering if she’ll lose Sam before she gets to tell him how she really feels . . .

Bear wants his humans staying together, and before he’s done, both Emily and Sam will learn one essential canine truth: A dog is the only one on earth who loves you more than you love yourself.

Praise for Sue Pethick’s Novels
 
“Quirky characters abound in this gentle romantic comedy with a hint of suspense. But it’s the comic scenes featuring Shep that steal the show. . . . Readers who delight in tales about the bond between people and their dogs will enjoy.” —Booklist on Please Don’t Feed the Mayor

“A light, heartwarming read perfect for a wintry afternoon at home or a sunny beachvacation.” —RT Book Reviews on Pet Friendly
 
“Filled with romance, drama, and family love . . . a fun, light hearted read that is sure to give you warm fuzzy feelings. ”
—Modern Dog on The Dog Who Came for Christmas
 
“Witty and emotional. . . . Grab a treasured pet and a box of tissues before sitting down to read this endearing tale.” —RT Book Reviews on Boomer’s Bucket List   (Amazon)

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year in Connecticut, but Melanie Travis finds surviving this December may take a real Christmas miracle when a yuletide murderer comes to town . . .  

As Melanie attempts to deck the halls in a house overrun by pampered Poodles, her event planner friend, Claire, is busy playing Santa—beard and belly not included—for the wealthiest clientele on Connecticut’s Gold Coast. A personal shopper gig in the affluent town of New Canaan seems like business as usual. Except Claire’s stylish stint comes at a higher price than she bargains for when she stumbles over her newest customer’s dead body on the job. Named a prime suspect for murder, she begs for Melanie’s help, then vanishes like cookies and milk on Christmas Eve . . .

Determined to track down Claire, Melanie and her nosy Aunt Peg dash into a dizzying investigation that leads to even more questions. Why was homicide victim Lila Moran, a secretive woman with an untraceable past, permitted to live on a well-known socialite-turned-recluse’s private estate, and is Claire keeping her own incriminating secrets under wraps? Now, with a grinchy New Canaan detective on their case and disturbing clues piling up like presents beneath the tree, the crime-solving duo must rein in a sinister Kris Kringle before they’re the next ones on someone’s deadly wish list . . .  (Amazon)

Editions Available:  Kindle, Hardcover

 

New Releases For The Week September 22nd, 2019–Part 3

Here is a list of some of the new releases for the week of September 22nd, 2019. I am going to divide the list into 4 days because there are so very many of them for the week. Today is the third day of my list for this week. Hope you find some selections for your weekly reading. Enjoy and happy reading.

 

THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN PUSH COMES TO SHOVE!
An accident during a photo shoot at Cascada Falls leaves the wedding party one person short.
Did photographer Wendy Fairmont catch the culprit in action? The suspects are buzzing with clues, but who do they point to?

Secrets abound when she teams up to solve the mystery alongside the town’s sheriff.
Amidst all the chaos, it’s time for the Annual Fur Ball, and Wendy’s nemesis is in charge. Will the two women put aside their feud for the greater good? And what about Wendy’s boyfriend? He’s got big news, and it may not be good.

Ready to Snap is Book 4 in the Killer Shot Mysteries. With a little snark, a touch of romance, and a lot of intrigue, cozy mystery fans are sure to love this fun, clean whodunit.  (Amazon)

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Politics can be deadly.

When a campaign manager for the upcoming mayoral election is discovered mauled to death, the sheriff thinks Wink’s new pet is responsible. Ella must help her friend exonerate the critter before he’s dispatched for a crime he didn’t commit.

Her sleuthing skills are put to the test when a forensic report reveals the mauling was intentional.

Amidst an already tense election, Keystone Village is being overrun by reptiles the size of two-story houses. The town’s unrest reaches a breaking point when word spreads that the sheriff is withholding information that could return them all home. Angry mobs form, and now, the sheriff’s job is on the line.

While trying to solve a murder, Ella searches for the source of the sheriff’s leak. In her quest for answers, she uncovers a friend’s dark past and realizes some secrets are truly left buried with their ghosts.

Can the Keystone Gators find out who’s responsible for the deadly attack on the campaign manager? Will Ella be able to help her friend finally conquer his ghosts before he pays the ultimate price?

A fun mystery full of adventure, twists, coffee, and friendship.

This is book six in the funny, quirky Traveling Town Mystery series.  (Amazon)

Editions Available:  Kindle

 

A dead body, a missing treasure, and some seedy characters. All the makings of an exciting cozy mystery.

A cozy mystery from #1 Bestselling author Danielle Collins

The annual crab festival has given Henrietta a chance to sell her stash of nautical antiques. When a friend confides he has found the big one, she is immediately intrigued. When her contact turns up dead, she knows there’s more going on than meets the eye. Can Henrietta solve this mystery that is full of secrets, treasures, and shady characters or will she find herself lost at sea?

Festivals and Fatalities is the seventh book in the Hearts Grove Cozy Mystery series. If you enjoy cozy mysteries with interesting characters, you don’t want to miss the Hearts Grove Cozy Mysteries.

Download Festivals and Fatalities and start solving your next mystery today!

Always FREE on Kindle Unlimited  (Amazon)

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Seattle investigator J. P. Beaumont is drawn into an intriguing, and shockingly personal, case in this superb tale of suspense from New York Times bestselling author J. A. Jance.

Former Seattle homicide cop, J. P. Beaumont, is learning to enjoy the new realities of retirementdoing morning crossword puzzles by a roaring fireplace; playing frisbee with his new dog; having quiet lunches with his still working wife.But then his pastcomes calling.

When a long ago acquaintance, Alan Dale, shows up on Beaus doorstep with a newborn infant in hand and asking for help locating his missing daughter, Beau finds himself faced with an investigation that will turn his own life upside down by dragging hisnone-too-stellar past onto a roller-coaster ride that may well derail his serene present.It turns out that, even in retirement. murder is still the name of J. P. Beaumonts game.  (Amazon)

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Classic Movies, Ghostly Mischief, and Murder! Nora Paige is settling into her new life as manager of the Palace movie theater. She only has a few things to worry about. Like keeping the theater safely out of the clutches of an evil real estate developer, dealing with her staff of movie-obsessed misfits and their daily meltdowns, and hiding the fact that her new best friend Trixie is the ghost of an usherette who died in 1937.

It would also be helpful if she could figure out whether she wants to take her charming-but-cheating husband back.

But when someone close to the Palace is murdered, the only thing Nora really needs to worry about is finding the killer before they strike again.

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MURDER IN THE BALCONY by Margaret Dumas | A Henery Press Mystery. If you like one, you’ll probably like them all.  (Amazon)

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The first novel in Mollie Cox Bryan’s brand new mystery series, set in the Blue Ridge Mountains, will keep you guessing until the cows come home . . .

Christmas is a time for new beginnings, so after her big breakup, Brynn MacAlister takes the gouda with the bad. With her three Red Devon cows, she settles in bucolic Shenandoah Springs, eager for a new life as an organic micro-dairy farmer and cheese-maker. Then her dear cow Petunia’s bellows set the whole town on edge. But it isn’t until Brynn’s neighbor, Nancy, dies in a mysterious fire that her feelings about small town life begin to curdle . . .

It seems some folks were not happy with Nancy’s plan to renovate the Old Glebe Church. But is a fear of change a motivation for murder? As a newcomer, Brynn can’t ignore the strange events happening just on the other side of her frosty pasture—and soon on her very own farm. Suddenly Christmas doesn’t feel so festive as everyone demands she muzzle sweet Petunia, and Brynn is wondering if someone wants to silence her—for good . . .
 
Praise for Mollie Cox Bryan’s mysteries
 
“A playful charmer!” —Woman’s World on No Charm Intended
 
“Scrapbookers and hobby cozy fans will enjoy this delightful holiday escape.”
—Library Journal on A Crafty Christmas
 
“A font of ingenuity . . . superb entertainment.”
—Mystery Scene magazine on Scrapbook of Secrets  (Amazon)

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The stroke of midnight brings murder.

What could be more magical than a black tie Christmas party where those attending will socialize and rub elbows with the most prominent lawyers and judges in the state? Kay is enjoying the food, the wine, the conversation—and a dance with Judge Beck to the music of an elegant string quartet.

But when she finds a dead body in an upstairs bathroom, Kay’s fairytale evening hits a sour note. Is the murderer a jilted lover? A rival for a lucrative position? A disgruntled client? With the dead man’s ghost demanding justice, Kay races against time to find the killer before the police arrest the wrong person.  (Amazon)

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Christmas is goin to the dogs in the latest Steely & Cuff Mystery!

Full of grace & grit, Steely Lamarr, and her beloved sidekick, Cuff, find themselves wrapped up in a twisted holiday caper, involving an eerie Secret Santa mystery, a dangerous stalker, and a spine-chilling murder. What begins as a charming, small-town Christmas, evolves into an unfortunate Feliz Navidead.

Twinkling lights and mistletoe adorn the streets of Buckleville, Texas as the town gears up for its annual Reindeer Stampede. When someone close to Steely’s heart begins receiving creepy Secret Santa gifts, a mystery revolving around a dangerous obsession, and a long-time vendetta, unfolds.

One silent night, murderous night, dread supersedes holiday merriment with the grisly death of an innocent man. Chief Becker enlists Steely, and her progressing sleuthing skills, to assist with the cases. Steely, Cuff, and their motley crew find menace lurking around every corner as they track down the person behind the frightening gifts, and a vengeful killer.

Can Steely and Cuff help discover who’s behind the frightful Christmas nightmare, or will they become the next victims? Said the night wind to its little prey, do you fear what I fear?

Praise for the Steely & Cuff Mysteries:

“Mysterious fun in Small Town, Texas!” ~ Amazon Reviewer

“Grab a cup of coffee, a piece of pie, and snuggle

up with Steely & Cuff!” ~Goodreads & Amazon Reviewer

“Steely & Cuff—a crime-solving duo!” ~Amazon Reviewer  (Amazon)

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Adrienne is disappointed when her friend from housekeeping, Cece Blake, announces she’ll be on vacation for their next voyage. But when Cece shows up to board as a passenger this time around, Adrienne can hardly believe it!

This cruise, the popular charlatan – er, hotshot entrepreneur – Paul Parker, and his Spider’s Web of investors promise to make a millionaire out of one lucky contestant in their Claim Your Millions contest.

“Winters will have you giggling into your book!”

The normally no-nonsense Cece falls hook, line, and sinker for the scam, and she’s out to win at any cost…

… Until her main competition is found dead, and Cece’s on the hook for murder!

Addi, Sam, and First Officer Ethan Lee scramble to uncover the truth behind the question of who killed Lesley Stein and clear Cece’s name.

If the stakes aren’t high enough, the mysterious fake housekeeper makes another appearance, and Addi stays hot on his heels to hopefully unmask his true identity.

Praise for A.R. Winters:

“The perfect balance of being lighthearted, but still a serious page-turning mystery.” – Jaycie D, Amazon.com

“A fun cozy mystery with engaging and entertaining characters” – lq, Amazon.com

“For fans of Janet Evanovich, Rhys Bowen and Jana DeLeon, this is a funny, clean mystery.” – Clara B, Amazon.com

Cruise Millions is the sixth book in the Cruise Ship Mystery Series. Though it can be read as a standalone, it’s best read in series order.

This is a humorous cozy mystery featuring a strong female protagonist, some unusual friends and co-workers, and a mystery that needs solving! It has no graphic gore, bad language or sex.  (Amazon)

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There’s one case left: her mother’s murder. Can she solve it in time?

Christie Watson is sure she’s about to solve her mother’s murder case. That is until another dead body turns up in the Burger Bar. A local charity owner has been killed and in Christie’s name, as well. If she can’t solve this murder, there’s no telling who might be next.

The longer Christie takes to find the murderer, the closer they get to the people Christie cares for the most. No amount of Sleepy Creek cheer or burgers can stop the inevitable. It’s time to close this case for good before it’s too late.

Find out whodunit. Grab your copy of the final Sleepy Creek murder book today!  (Amazon)

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Getting in shape isn’t an easy walk in the park…

Running junkie Katie Carpenter takes a tumble down a ravine and ends up facedown in the Hudson River. The police conclude her death was an accident, but those who were close to Katie aren’t buying that she just tripped and fell—including her pro-athlete boyfriend. But it’s Katie’s fitness trainer and friend who hires the McKinleys to investigate.

Anything but an easy case to solve, Sean and Sara will break a sweat trying to figure out who had the most to gain from the young woman’s death. Sadly for Sean most of the evidence seems stacked against Katie’s boyfriend—a man Sean idolizes. Can he put aside being starstruck long enough to view things objectively? If Katie’s killer is going to be caught, he and Sara will need to remain flexible and it might require bending the rules a bit.  (Amazon)

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As professional wedding planner Mallory Shepard organizes a Christmas Eve gala for her best friend, Olivia, the obstacles are starting to outnumber Santa’s reindeer . . .
 
Olivia’s dreaming of a white Christmas—as in a white wedding gown and all the trimmings. But that’s not the only event that’s keeping everyone busy. Olivia’s family are in real estate development, and they’re sponsoring Paws and Poinsettias—a benefit for the Port Quincy animal shelter. Meanwhile, Mallory’s mom wants to use her daughter’s connection to snag a job staging homes for the company . . . and the current stager is not filled with holiday cheer at the news that she might be replaced.

When the endangered employee downs some antifreeze-spiked punch at a party, Mallory has a murder to solve—among other mysteries including a missing cat, a toy-drive heist, and a baby found in a manger thirty years earlier . . .  (Amazon)

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The roots of the Moonlight Magnolia Detective Agency reach back to the 1980s in the little town of McGill, Georgia—where Stella Reid and her seven grandkids enjoy some spooky Halloween fun and stumble into murder . . .

It doesn’t take cash, just some good old-fashioned creativity, to turn a pillowcase into a ghost costume or a trashcan into a suit of armor. So even if she has to stick to a budget, Stella Reid always makes holidays like Halloween memorable for twelve-year-old Savannah and the rest of her grandchildren.

After joining the other townspeople for trick-or-treating and the annual parade down Main Street, Granny Reid and the kids head to Judge Patterson’s antebellum mansion, where a corn maze awaits. Most of the youngsters are too terrified to make it all the way to the middle. It’s lucky for them, because when Savannah and Granny get there, it proves to be even scarier than they expected—half buried in the mud at the center of the maze lies a human skull.

The grisly discovery uncovers a mystery that stretches back decades—and seems to be related to the long-unsolved murder of Granny Reid’s own part-Cherokee mother. After all this time, the culprit may be long gone . . . or still hiding among them. It’ll be up to Granny to dig into this Southern town’s history and a mess of old family secrets . . .  (Amazon)

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Welcome to Normal, Kentucky where nothing is normal!

The Daniel Boone National Forest is gorgeous in the fall. The leaves have painted the sides of the mountains with yellow, oranges, reds and browns you won’t see anywhere else. That’s why it’s such a popular destination for weddings!

When a wedding party show up at Happy Trails Campground, Mae West is thrilled. She’s all things girly and excited to assist the bride in all things southern, which is what the bride is hankering for.

Mae recognizes the parents of the bride when they arrive. They are from her past. The past she’s been desperately trying to escape…especially since it was the time she was married to Paul West. This just isn’t any couple, it’s the owners of the famous Moonbucks Coffee Company.

Determined to get the happy couple married off and on their way, hoping to see some of her past drive off forever, Mae volunteers herself and the Laundry Club ladies to become the wedding coordinators.

The wedding is set to take place in the beautiful wedding barn at the Old Train Station Motel, only Gert Hobson, the owner of Trails Coffee Shop and providing the coffee for the happy couple, has decided there’s no way she’s going to help out with Tom Moon’s daughter’s wedding since she claims how years ago Tom Moon STOLE her coffee blend recipe known today as the special Moonbucks blend.

A public fight between Gert and Tom leaves Gert a prime suspect after a member of the wedding party is found dead at the wedding venue. There might not be a happily ever after for the bride to be or Gert Hobson if Mae West and the Laundry Club ladies don’t solve the murder before the wedding party’s RV rolls out of town.  (Amazon)

Editions Available:  Kindle

New Releases For The Week Of September 22nd, 2019–Part 2

Here is a list of some of the new releases for the week of September 22nd, 2019. I am going to divide the list into 4 days because there are so very many of them for the week. Today is the second day of my list for this week. Hope you find some selections for your weekly reading. Enjoy and happy reading.

 

It’s Christmastime and everyone is heading to Torte, the most cheerful bakery in town. There’s no place like home for the homicide…

Ashland, Oregon, looks as pretty as a postcard this holiday season. The halls are decked, stockings hung, and eyes are all aglow―mostly thanks to the buttered rum. Jules Capshaw and her staff at Torte are busier than ever. . . still, even the town’s most in-demand bakers need to take a break. So Jules invites everyone to celebrate at the local Winchester Inn’s Dickens Feast, a six-course extravaganza with Yorkshire Pudding, Christmas goose, and all the trimmings. But as the weather outside becomes frightful, things inside turn less delightful when one of the guests ends up as dead as Scrooge’s doornail. Now it’s up to Jules and her helpers to make a list of suspects―and check it twice―to try to find out who’s naughty, who’s nice, and who’s guilty of murder…

The Bakeshop mysteries are:

“Delicious.” ―RT Book Reviews
“Marvelous.” ―Fresh Fiction  (Amazon)

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Even in a lovely town like River Bluffs, Indiana, flipping houses can be a challenge. Especially when there’s the proverbial skeleton in the closet—and a literal corpse in the driveway . . .

House-flipper Jazzi Zanders has her work cut out for her. Her latest flip, which she co-purchased with her fiancée Ansel and cousin Jerod, is a three-story fixer-upper that’s more of a droopy-downer. One corner of the house is sinking and needs to be jacked up with a new cement foundation. That costs money. And causes headaches. And creates a work environment that’s not only hostile, it’s downright deadly . . .

Jazzi knows it’s a tough job. Which is why she hired Darby to lay the cement. But when Darby gets into a fiery argument with the furnace man—and then never shows up to lay gravel for the driveway—Jazzi starts to wonder if the rumors about Darby are true. Did he kill his wife and son and bury them in the yard like some folks claim? When Darby’s dead body comes pouring out of a gravel truck, murder upstages the real estate market as her biggest concern . . .  (Amazon)

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All Hallows, 1925

Vi Wakefield decides it’s time to embrace the fun. She’s arranging a scavenger hunt with prizes, specialty cocktails, and costumes.

She little expects to uncover a body when she’s following the clues. Once again, Vi, Jack, and friends are faced with a body, an unholy crime, and the baffling cruelties of mankind. Will they be able to discover the killer or will this one escape into the darkness?

The Violet Carlyle Series
1- Murder & The Heir
2- Kennington House Murder
3- Murder at the Folly
4- A Merry Little Murder*
5- Murder Among the Roses
6- Murder in the Shallows
7- Gin & Murder
8- Obsidian Murder
9- Murder at the Ladies Club
10- Wedding Vows & Murder
11- A Jazzy Little Murder
12- Murder by Chocolate
13- A Friendly Little Murder
14- Murder by the Sea
15- Murder on All Hallows
16- Murder in the Shadows

*There are several short stories as well. They are located in New Year’s Madness, Valentine’s Madness, and Candlelit Madness.  (Amazon)

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A monster hurricane, a series of thefts, and a rogue vampire are all trying their darndest to smash Dead End, Florida into pieces — and then another dead body shows up. What are a pawn shop owner and tiger shifter PI to do?

With Hurricane Elvis — the “storm of the century” – bearing down on Dead End, Florida, Tess, Jack, and the gang have their hands full doing storm prep for themselves and the quirky paranormal residents of the town. They certainly don’t have time for the discovery of yet another dead body. But in Dead End, you never know when magic, mayhem, and murder will combine to cause as much chaos as a rogue vampire let loose in a blood bank.

And when Tess, a pawn shop owner who can see how you’ll die, and Jack, an ex-soldier and tiger shifter turned private eye, team up to solve another murder, the criminals had better watch out. Because a hurricane is no match for Hurricane Tess, and sometimes it takes a tiger’s eye to see the truth.

Warning: This book contains a taxidermied alligator, shapeshifters, lucky lasagna, a hurricane, a dead body, magic, Elvis song titles, hideously bad singing, horrible puns, a slow-burning romance, mystery, mayhem, and “I laughed so hard I almost peed myself”* laughter. Read at your own risk.

*From a reader review of the Tiger’s Eye Mysteries  (Amazon)

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Jo becomes a suspect after a valuable antique goes missing. Delta is obsessed with winning the upcoming Divine Fall Festival baking contest.

“Divine Decisions,” is Book 4 in the Divine Cozy Mystery Series

BONUS: Recipe Included!

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With fall fast approaching in the tiny town of Divine, Kansas, Delta is certain she has the upcoming Fall Festival baking contest “in the bag” until an old rival returns to town with plans to enter and win the coveted prize.

Meanwhile, a valuable antique piece goes missing after being purchased by one of Jo’s friends. Since Jo was one of only a handful of people who knew about the piece, the police show up on her doorstep to question her.

Will Jo and her friends be able to clear her name by tracking down the antique before it’s too late…or will their decision to find the antique and uncover the culprit come back to haunt them forever?

Break out the apple cider & cinnamon donuts and join Jo and friends for another Divine Adventure!  (Amazon)

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A brand new career…another dangerous ghosts after another, and spending Halloween in the land of a vampire!

FREE on Kindle Unlimited!

After a harrowing start to her new job with Quest Realty’s Haunted and Hexed Property Division, accidental witch Fio Valentine is less than eager to take on yet another daunting task.

As if dealing with a woman-hating ghost wasn’t hard enough, now her boss Jack Adams wants her to uncover the mystery behind a series of incidents at Quest’s new development project. The sprawling construction site in San Bernardino will have parks, malls and theaters in the future, but right now all it has is an angry vampire leaving a trail of injured workers in its wake.

Her job is on the line, and she’s on the hook when Jack decides to make her bait for the hungry spirit. Can she outfox a restless wraith and remain both alive and employed? Find out in Book Two of the wicked and wonderful Witch’s Guide to Haunted Properties: Los Angeles.  (Amazon)

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When the Supreme Court asks for help, it’s an offer she can’t refuse…

Buford Blankenship was the worst attorney Greer Galloway ever prosecuted. Now the supreme court has appointed her as special counsel in his quest to be re-licensed. It’s a tough, time-consuming task on top of her regular job as Bain Circuit Court Clerk.

Then as Greer is preparing her case, she gets the unwelcome news that her office has been randomly chosen for an audit—scheduled to begin the first day of the reinstatement hearing.

There’s no shortage of people who hated Buford: an ex-wife, a former law partner, and the judge who replaced him on the bench.

Not to mention Greer herself.

When a key witness disappears just as the hearing begins, it looks like Buford is on his way to getting his license back. But then someone else goes missing, throwing the entire case into chaos, as the audit threatens to become a personal and professional disaster for Greer.

A Devilish Character is the fourth book in the Devil Springs Cozy Mysteries Series.  (Amazon)

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Piers, Pliers and Problems is Book Three of the Sapphire Beach Cozy Mystery Series.

Sun-drenched Florida beaches. A Fair Trade jewelry shop owner. A mystery that will keep you guessing.

Connie Petretta is excited to teach her first jewelry making class in her brand-new shop, Just Jewelry. Her teaching debut is off to a good start, that is, until one of her students is found murdered under the pier after class. And if that isn’t bad enough, Connie’s missing pliers turn out to be the murder weapon. Will Connie solve the mystery in time to save her store’s reputation?

If you enjoy cozy mysteries that keep you on the edge of your seat, loveable characters and palm trees swaying in the breeze, you’ll love the Sapphire Beach Cozy Mystery Series.

Download Piers, Pliers and Problems and begin your getaway today!  (Amazon)

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Will this paper trail run cold?

As the new co-owner of Tundish Montana’s stationery shop WANTED, Delta Douglas knows how to organize a killer crafting event. Creativity and cardstock are all she needs to move one step closer to her ultimate dream: developing her own line of crafting products. But on the night of the workshop, at the swanky hotel venue, glitter isn’t the only thing found sprawled on the floor. A hotel guest is discovered dead in the bar, and amid the confusion, Delta’s best friend is suspected of the crime.

Enlisting the help of her Paper Posse and Spud, her canine sidekick, Delta dives into the investigation. But with many high-powered suspects on the line, Delta soon realizes her sleuthing may come with deadly consequences.  (Amazon)

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After a dry spell, freelance writer Jaine Austen’s life is suddenly full of romance. For one thing, she’s reconnected with her ex—though her cat, Prozac, isn’t happy about it. And Jaine’s also got a new ghostwriting gig, working on a steamy novel called Fifty Shades of Turquoise . . .
 
Daisy Kincaid is in her sixties and heiress to a fortune. Now she wants to make a name for herself as a romance author . . . with a little help from Jaine, that is. As Jaine labors away on love scenes, she gets to know the wealthy woman’s gentleman friend, her household staff, and her social circle—every one of whom is horrified when Daisy falls under the spell of a much younger stud named Tommy, a rude, crude lothario who’s made himself a fixture in Daisy’s Bel Air mansion.

After Tommy and Daisy shock everyone by announcing their engagement, it doesn’t take long for someone to stab him in the neck—with the solid gold Swiss Army knife that Daisy gave him as a gift. The challenging part is trying to narrow down the list of suspects. Jaine’s going to have to put a bookmark in that love story and focus all her creative talent into untangling a tale of money and murder . . .  (Amazon)

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Youngest Field Sister Thyme is marrying Victor in the sixth book in the rollicking, romantic mystery series by USA Today bestselling author Melissa F. Miller!

Thyme has her doubts about having a wedding. She’s sure about marrying Victor. But after her two older sisters’ weddings, she’s not expecting the big day to go smoothly.

She also isn’t expecting … this.

When Thyme applies for a marriage license, she’s denied. It turns out her name has been entered into the Social Security Administration’s Death Index, the official master file of dead people. And while dead men tell no tales, dead women can’t get married, book flights, or access their bank accounts.

Thyme, Sage, and Rosemary set off with their men to find out who really died … and why she was using Thyme’s name. It’ll take a lot of luck and loads of ingenuity to clear Thyme’s name so she can walk down the aisle and take Victor’s.

Join the sisters for a madcap wedding adventure with plenty of surprises.  (Amazon)

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There’s trouble brewing in New Orleans. When Evie and Dora arrive in the French Quarter, eager to secure the evidence that will clear Dora’s name, they walk right into the middle of a murder… one nobody else seems to think happened. Now Dora and Evie have to put their plans for freedom on hold as they search for the package containing the evidence they need. While pretending to be women they aren’t and planning a parade they don’t want to be in, the dynamic duo uncover some unsavory characters who need to be stopped before more innocent people die. With an adorable dog by their side, a crazy mardi gras krewe, and plenty of beignets, it’s up to them to solve the crime before they become the next targets.  (Amazon)

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Heavenly, PA has been transformed into a Christmas wonderland, and Claire is delighted to celebrate the season…but a fiendish killer has other plans in this all-new installment in the national bestselling series.

As the owner of Heavenly Treasures, the local gift shop, Claire is busier than ever helping her English customers (and even a few of her Amish friends, like Esther and Ben) find the perfect gift for the special people on their shopping list.

Claire makes sure she has time for her boyfriend, Detective Jakob Fisher. But the man, who was raised and then shunned by the Amish over his choice of career, has been unusually secretive lately. She tries not to worry, to trust their relationship, but trying and doing aren’t exactly matching up.

Before she can figure out what’s going on with Jakob, word comes that Ruth and Samuel Yoder are being questioned in the death of an elderly Amish couple, found murdered not long after the newlyweds were seen leaving the victims’ farm. Ruth, in turn, seeks Claire’s help in convincing the police that she and Samuel had nothing to do with what happened. But when Claire comes across a cryptic note tucked inside the wedding gift the victims had given the newlyweds no more than an hour before their murder, she finds herself in dire need of a little convincing as well.

Can Claire get to the bottom of things in time to ensure a merry Christmas for all?  (Amazon)

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New Releases For The Week Of September 22nd, 2019–Part 1

Here is a list of some of the new releases for the week of September 22nd, 2019. I am going to divide the list into 4 days because there are so very many of them for the week. Today is the first day of my list for this week. Hope you find some selections for your weekly reading. Enjoy and happy reading.

 

I can see the future, but it can’t help me save my sisters. Or can it?

I’m Summer Whitethorne and I can see the future. Except when it comes to my sisters.

I couldn’t stop an evil entity from taking our mom, and my ‘gift’ feels like a curse since I can’t use it to protect Spring, Autumn, and Winter either. My desire to stay close to home wars with my yearning for marriage and a family of my own someday, but I there’s no way I can leave my sisters.

A vintage necklace gifted to me from handsome antiques dealer, Hopper Caldwell, triggers the Sight and reveals the fact a dark wizard is in town – and may have murdered his wife. Now, she needs me to get the bottom of it and avenge her death.

Hopper is the perfect accomplice in my undercover sleuthing, and while I try to keep him at arm’s length, I’ll admit, I’m head over pentacle for the guy. If only he wasn’t off limits. He’s perfect for me, but I’ve seen his future and know he’s destined to marry another.

When our not-so-covert investigation brings the dark wizard to Conjure’s doorstep, I’ll need my superior charmcasting to avert disaster. With the help of my phoenix familiar, Cinders, can I keep my sisters—and Hopper—out of the dark wizard’s grasp? Or will my gift of clairvoyance curse us all?

Clean read.
Genre: paranormal cozy mystery series / witch cozy mystery / women amateur sleuth / cozy crafts and hobbies mysteries / amateur sleuth mysteries / psychic thrillers / ghost thrillers / small town cozy mysteries

Sister Witches of Raven Falls Cozy Mystery Series
Of Potions and Portents (Book 1)
Of Curses and Charms (Book 2)
Of Stars and Spells (Book 3)
Of Spirits and Superstition (Book 4)

Of Curses and Charms is the second book in the Sister Witches of Raven Falls Cozy Mystery Series. Join a set of magickal sisters as they solve paranormal mysteries that fans of Charmed, Hocus Pocus, and The Good Witch will love. ***Bonus recipes and craft instructions in every book!  (Amazon)

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A new cozy mystery series COMPLETE IN FOUR NOVELS from New York Times and USA Today best-selling Author Diane Capri.

Follow former lawyer turned concierge and amateur sleuth Andi Steele and her lovable cats (and dogs) as they catch murderers and solve crimes on historic Frontenac Island, Michigan.

Dead bodies. Hunky men. A never-ending parade of demanding hotel guests, quirky villagers, cats, dogs, and maybe a ghost.

The Frontenac Island Annual Flower Festival is in full swing, and everyone expects the Park Hotel florist to nab the top prize again this year. Until the florist is arrested for the murder of her rival, found dead in the middle of the hedge maze during the relay race.

Andi feels compelled to prove her friend’s innocence, of course… but it isn’t like she doesn’t have other things to do. Her romance with Mayor Evans is heating up, although Sheriff Jackson is still in the picture, too.

And then there are Andi’s parents, pressuring her long-distance from Hong Kong to join them at Club Paradise, the private club they own. Andi has never wanted to move to Hong Kong and she still doesn’t.

Between one thing and another, it’s all Andi can do to keep her mind on the job and her head above water as she homes in on a killer.

If you love traditional cozy mystery with a side of romance and a splash of suspense, you’ll love Andi Steele and The Park Hotel Mysteries.

Get it now!  (Amazon)

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A botched murder
At a very exclusive club
Chief of police – case closed
Seriously?

Marty’s discovery leads her to do the “right thing,” seek out the would-be murderer.

Revenge, greed, hate, love, and vices provide plenty of motives. But just which one was strong enough for someone to want to commit murder?

And what about that little Maltipoo with the wardrobe and jewels?

This is the 9th book in the popular High Desert Cozy Mystery Series by two-time USA Today Bestselling Author, Dianne Harman.  (Amazon)

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Wine connoisseur Annie “Halsey” Hall must turn up the heat on a felonious firebug . . .

Halsey and the ladies of the Rose Avenue Wine Club are celebrating with newlyweds Penelope and Malcolm, who are thrilled to be opening their new winery. They’re also partnering with a cherished neighborhood eatery, Rico’s Pizza, which will be serving young clarets from their fall harvest. But as Halsey attempts to savor the bouquet of her Tooth & Nail Cab, a different scent intrudes—smoke. The nearby pizza parlor is going up in flames. As they rush to the scene, Halsey’s rescue dog Bardot pulls a body from the burning building—the pizza delivery driver—but it’s too late.

When investigators determine a rag soaked with gasoline in a bottle from the winery started the blaze, police suspect both the pizza parlor owners and Penelope and Malcolm of arson and murder. With her friends’ business and freedom at stake, it’s up to Halsey to smoke out the real arsonist—before somebody else gets scorched . . .  (Amazon)

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Live and let dust . . .

Now that Tallie Graver’s cleaning business is starting to shine, she’s ready to go squeegee to squeegee against Audra McNeal for a major contract at the Astercromb mansion. Tallie’s not afraid of a little friendly competition from the new cleaner in town. In fact, Tallie likes Audra, though she wonders how her glamorous rival manages to clean house and maintain her fancy manicure. Tallie has her rubber-gloves full staying one step ahead of her nemesis. Until she finds a well-polished hand poking out of a rolled-up carpet, rendering her competition . . . dead.

Though it lands Tallie the big job, there’s nothing tidy about Audra’s death. So
between polishing and scrubbing, Tallie’s determined to find the killer. Hopefully the police chief doesn’t mind her cluttering up his investigation with the filthy dealings she discovers. Turns out Audra was not as squeaky clean as she appeared. And confronting her killer could bring Tallie to a very foul end indeed . . .

Praise for Cremains of the Day

“Simon kicks off a new series that combines a bit of humor and romance with a heroine who knows no boundaries while searching for the truth that will keep her out of jail.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“An amusing new series with an engaging, spirited sleuth.”
—Library Journal

“You’ll be cheering as the clues pile up in this creative cozy mystery.”
—New York Times bestselling author Lynn Cahoon  (Amazon)

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Deanna Oscar Paranormal Mysteries Book 11

Greg is still missing and possibly possessed by demons. Everyone in New Orleans, from police to the paranormal crowd, is trying to help. Deanna is invading every convent, monastery, and hideout she can think of but she can’t seem to track her old friend down.
The bad guy who started it all is contained, or so Deanna believes. She’s busy helping on a bizarre case on a college campus with the New Orleans PD. Tracking down Greg, she finds he’s been trying to help but the supernatural forces are being whipped up instead.
Trying to keep Greg safe and free from all of those infected by demons, Deanna needs a few clones of herself but her friends, brother, and new hubby will have to do!
Let’s just hope those demons don’t open a black hole or something serious…  (Amazon)

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There’s no escaping your past, no matter how deep you try to bury it.

Morgan Tate has spent over a decade trying to bury her past, hiding behind self-imposed barriers. When she inherits a house in Pine Hills, Oregon, she decides it’s the perfect time to pack up and start a new life. She arrives to discover her new home is a dilapidated structure, filled with mysteries and secrets, and she’s not sure she’ll be able to live in it as required by the terms of the trust. A threat painted on one of the bedroom walls sends her to the police, where she enlists the help of Cole Patton, a local officer. Working together, her barriers threaten to crumble. Can she reveal who she really is and let Cole into her life? But only as a friend. The last thing she’s looking for is romance.

Cole Patton changed his life’s direction to become a cop after losing his childhood sweetheart to violence, but he’s afraid he made the wrong decision. He fears that someday, even in the small town of Pine Hills, he might have to put his life on the line. If that happens, will he find the courage to step forward? When Morgan Tate shows up at the police station asking if someone can explain a threatening message in her new home, Cole is eager to help her discover the truth about her late uncle. The task seems simple and safe, and it doesn’t hurt that Morgan is an attractive woman. He’s not looking for a relationship but Morgan intrigues him. When she’s put in danger, can Cole be the cop he set out to be?  (Amazon)

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“Suspicious death of local DJ,” read the headlines. The man of Dotty’s dreams turns into something of a nightmare.
Meeting the tall, dark, handsome foreigner at her new job in the casino, Dotty thinks all her Christmases have come at once. Instead, she discovers a trail of lies and deceit, to say nothing of a suspicious package.
Was Dotty the last one to see him alive? Did the police suspect she was involved?
With the help of her friends, Dotty sets out to unravel the mystery around the tragic murder.
She should never have ignored the warning given by the mystery woman.This is Book 1 in the Dotty Drinkwater Mystery Series – a cozy mystery full of laugh out loud moments and crazy capers.
Grab your copy now.  (Amazon)

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First a coven of witches, now a household of vampires?

In the second book of the Halloween Helper’s Cozy Mystery Series, the story continues with non-magical witch Vinnie Daggerwood and her witch-in-training niece Diggy back to solve their next case. After bumbling through their first investigation, Vinnie is relieved to find that her second case is not so high stakes. A pack of vampires have somehow misplaced their ceremonial skull and it is up to Vinnie and Diggy to find it.

But during their search, something goes terribly wrong and the head vampire turns up dead in the ceremony room. Now the Halloween Helpers are faced with solving a murder and finding the skull.

Then their boss Norhand shows up with the second puzzle for them to solve to get Vinnie’s sister back. Vinnie is convinced he is setting them up to fail, but she isn’t sure why. Diggy manages to solve the clue fairly easily, but when the answer to the puzzle isn’t where it is supposed to be, Vinnie has to add one more thing to her to-do list.

Can Vinnie and Diggy find the killer, the skull, and the answer to the puzzle?

Make sure to read Potion Problem first before continuing the story in Skull Screw Up.  (Amazon)

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When Mollie joined a roller derby team, she thought she only needed to worry about bumps and bruises. But when something valuable is stolen from the locker room, she decides to investigate and find the culprit.

In between identifying suspects, working at a mind-numbing temp job, and skating practice, she also meets a guy who just might change her view on blind dates.

As Mollie pursues her investigation, not everyone is thrilled when she starts asking one too many questions.

Can Mollie skate her way out of danger? Or will her nosiness be the death of her?

Robbery at the Roller Derby is a prequel novella to the Mollie McGhie Cozy Sailing Mysteries, a whimsical series with a nautical twist.

The Mollie McGhie Cozy Sailing Mysteries

Book #1—Murder at the Marina

Book #2—Bodies in the Boatyard

Book #3—Poisoned by the Pier

Book #4—Dead in the Dinghy (TBA)  (Amazon)

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Far from a domestic goddess, Sarah Blair would rather catch bad guys than slave over a hot stove. But when a dangerous murder boils over in Wheaton, Alabama, catching the killer means leaving her comfort zone …

Things are finally looking up for Sarah Blair following her unsavory divorce. Settled into a cozy carriage house with her sassy Siamese cat, RahRah, she has somehow managed to hang on to her modest law firm receptionist job and—if befriending flea-bitten strays at the local animal shelter counts—lead a thriving social life. For once, Sarah almost has it together more than her enterprising twin, Emily, a professional chef whose efforts to open a gourmet restaurant have hit a real dead end …

When the president of the town bank and city council is murdered after icing Emily’s business plans, all eyes are on the one person who left the scene with blood on her hands—the Blair girls’ sharp-tongued mother, Maybelle. Determined to get her mom off the hook ASAP, Sarah must collect the ingredients of a deadly crime to bring the true culprit to justice. But as neighbors turn against her family, can she pare down the suspects before another victim lands on the chopping block?

 Includes quick and easy recipes!

“This smart cozy—full of heart and humor and surprises—has everything a mystery lover could ask for.”
—Hank Phillippi Ryan, author of Trust Me  (Amazon)

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When a wealthy widow is murdered, Mrs. Jeffries investigates what happens when money can’t buy your life in this all-new installment in the beloved Victorian Mystery series.

Margaret Starling wasn’t the sort of woman anyone expected to be murdered. She was on the advisory board of the London Angel Alms Society, she was an active member of St. Peter’s Church, and, best of all, she was always willing to lend a hand to a friend or a neighbor in need of advice. She was also a wealthy upper-class widow. But money alone won’t protect you when someone decides it’s high time you met your maker.

Margaret’s next-door neighbor considered her an odious busybody, the Reverend Reginald Pontefract wished she’d never set foot in St. Peter’s, and half the advisory board of the London Angel Alms Society heartily hoped she’d come down with pneumonia before the next quarterly meeting.

All in all, Margaret wasn’t as well regarded as she’d always thought she was. But Mrs. Jeffries and Inspector Witherspoon know that justice isn’t a popularity contest, and they won’t rest until they sift through the suspects to catch a sinister scrooge.  (Amazon)

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Halloween on Mackinac Island is a season of fun tricks, but finding a corpse is no treat for fudge shop owner Allie McMurphy . . .

NIGHT OF THE REALLY DEAD

It’s late October, off-season for tourists, but locals are up and lurching for the annual zombie walk charity event. Though everyone’s living it up, trouble is just a few pawprints away. Allie follows the bloody tracks of her calico cat, Carmella, to a body in the alley behind the Historic McMurphy Hotel and Fudge Shop. Unlike the island’s other walking dead, this one’s flatlined for good. It seems that someone is using the zombie fest as the perfect backdrop for murder. Now amateur sleuth Allie and dreamboat officer Rex Manning must use every trick in their treat bag to unmask a killer in disguise.
 
Praise for Nancy Coco and the Candy-Coated Mysteries
 
“Memorable characters, a charming locale, and a satisfying mystery.”—Barbara Allan
 
“It’s probably best not to read this while you’re too hungry, as the assorted fudge recipes may send you right to the kitchen.”
—The Oakland Tribune 
 
“I will be counting down the days until the next mystery with Allie McMurphy.”
—Cozy Mystery Book Reviews

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***Includes an excerpt from Nancy Coco’s new and upcoming Oregon Honeybee Mystery series!***  (Amazon)

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