Wednesday, March 22, 2023

How the Murder Crumbles by Debra Sennefelder Upcoming New Release

 



How The Murder Crumbles, A Cookie Shop Mystery

Debra Sennefelder whips up cookies and crime in a delicious new cozy series, perfect for fans of Joanne Fluke and Peg Cochran.


Wingate, Connecticut, is famed as one of the top ten shopping destinations in the state, and home to Mallory Monroe’s beloved Cookie Shop—a place where patrons are greeted with the heavenly aroma of freshly baked cookies that are as beautifully decorated as they are insanely delicious.


But things aren’t going so smoothly for Mallory. Her two employees are a disaster in the kitchen, she catches her boyfriend with another woman, and she’s seen having a fierce argument with food blogger Beatrice Wright, who accuses Mallory of stealing her cookie recipe. Then Beatrice turns up dead in her kitchen, flour outlining her body and a bloodied marble rolling pin nearby. Mallory immediately becomes suspect number one, her sales plummet, and she desperately tries to clear her name—but that’s not the only murder the killer is baking up.


Debra Sennefelder has cooked up a perfect recipe—endearing characters, a picture-perfect evocation of small-town life, and a quaint sweets shop. And just when things get a little too comfy, there’s always a murder or two for good measure. 


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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Ice by Lauren Carr My Review for I Read Book Tours

 Mar 22 - My Reading Getaway – book review of ICE / giveaway

About the book 

The Geezer Squad. They might not be in their prime physically anymore, but their combined intellect and skills at deduction are phenomenal." 5-Star Review by FUONLYKNEW


"Lauren Carr's Geezer Squad has brought sexy back to mature men and women, whose kickass attitude and smarts sizzle as they melt the clues to those cold cases!" - Laura Fabiani, Library of Clean Reads


"Anytime Lauren drops a new book, I will be buying it. She is a phenomenal writer. The Chris Matheson Cold Case series quickly became a favorite and will be added to my yearly re-read list." 5-Star Review by MLM Opinions Reviews


"Carr is a master at creating unique, complex plots and colorful characters, both evident in her latest cold case mystery featuring Chris Matheson and the Geezer Squad. The plot is twisted, the mystery unique and the ending a surprise. A must-read!" - Review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER (A Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery, Book Four) by Marilyn R. Wilson, Author, Speaker, Book Reviewer


"Disguised as a book club, the self-named Geezer Squad, whose number one rule is to never talk about the squad, boasts a broad set of skills, courtesy of its members, all former law enforcement agents. They welcome Chris, recently retired from the FBI, with open arms, working with him to close numerous cold cases." - Starred Review of Ice by The iRead Review


One evening, a retired FBI agent Chris Matheson gives into his mother's prodding him to attend a book club meeting devoted to law enforcement retirees. This group of sassy seniors doesn't read books. Under the guise of a book club, they combine their individual skills and expertise to light a flame to cold case mysteries.

Chris Matheson's life changes forever.

And I thought 

As a fan of Lauren Carr it is always a privilege to share a New Release or revisit an earlier title. 

The Chris Matheson's Cold Case Series easily became a favorite.  

Carr brings it with a hilarious group of quirky (on the surface) almost old retired professionals that have thier own set of secrets. 

Carr provides the reader with a mystery to solve and a cast of characters that grab your heart. 

An introduction to Chris Matheson's family including 3 precocious daughters, his mom and a houseful of animals including a huge Rabbit that allows his humans to dress him.  

As Chris seems to struggle with his new retirement, becoming a widow and moving to his childhood home. 

It's s the Geezer Squad (the book club) that helps him solve a mystery that is too close to home.  

For this reader each title is hard to put down. 

The pages seem to turn on their own as you mingle with the characters and try and figure out the Who Dun It. 

Carr weaves a Cold Case murder into a current story with more than one murder to solve and several suspects.  


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Monday, March 20, 2023

Cozy New Releases

 




Beer and Loathing 

by Elle Alexander 

It’s ski week in everyone’s favorite Bavarian village of Leavenworth, Washington. Sloan Krause and her brewing partner in crime Garrett Strong are pouring pints of their deliciously decadent obsidian IPA and serving up slices of peanut butter chocolate pretzel bars. The mid-winter has everyone buzzing with excitement, especially Garrett. His family is arriving for a long overdue visit to Nitro. 

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Hounded 

by E.J. Cochrane 

When one of the guests is found dead in the wine cellar, Dottie “volunteers” Maddie to hunt for the killer among them. No easy feat on a remote island with no internet or cell phone reception. Add in Dottie’s questionable assistance, an impending storm, a captive and unruly pool of suspects, a growing body count and Dottie’s insistence that the party must go on, and Maddie certainly has her hands full.

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Strike Out 4 Murder 

by J.C. Eaton 

When a member of the local pinochle club rallies everyone in the community to come cheer on the softball team he’s joined, Sophie “Phee” Kimball can’t imagine a worse way to spend a free afternoon. But before anyone can take them out to the ball game, her mother’s friend Shirley spots a dead body, only to have it vanish before anyone else sees it. Soon Shirley and her friends can’t decide whether she’s losing her marbles or being stalked by the living dead—until an attempt is made on her life. 

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A Midsummer Night’s Scheme 

by Harper Kincaid 

Just when everything is returning to the calm that Quinn Caine and her sidekicks, Ruff Barker Ginsburg and Sister Daria, are used to in their beloved town of Vienna, a Broadway star crash-lands into their peace and quiet. Former ‘player’, Chad Frivole, is Vienna’s prodigal son—the once notorious lothario has returned a Broadway star, ready to make a different kind of mark on his hometown. 

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Purls Before Swine 

by Rebecca McKinnon 

Jemma has been asked to create a display showing beginner projects all the way up to expert. Hoping to knit up attention for the shops in Clear Creek, she agrees. The last thing she expects is to trip over a body in the middle of the exhibits. 

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Friday, March 17, 2023

Lauren Carr New Release Book Tour

 



 

Book Details:

Book Title Chris Crossed Murder (A Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery #4) by Lauren Carr
Category:  Adult Fiction (18 +) 
Genre:  Mystery
Publisher:  Acorn Book Services
Release date:   Feb 22, 2023
Content Rating:  PG-13 (Lauren Carr's books are murder mysteries, so there are murders involved. Occasionally, a murder will happen on stage. There is sexual content, but always behind closed doors. Some mild swearing (a hell or a damn few and far between). No F-bombs!

"Carr is a master at creating unique, complex plots and colorful characters, both evident in her latest cold case mystery featuring  Chris Matheson and the geezer squad. The plot is twisted, the mystery unique and the ending a surprise. A must-read!" - Review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER (A Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery, Book Four) by Marilyn R. Wilson, Author, Speaker, Book Reviewer

"Lauren Carr is among my favorite mystery writers. She knows how to write a fun tale while keeping readers engaged. ...I would give Chris Crossed Murder one hundred stars if I could. I believe readers who enjoy reading well-written and clean cozy mysteries will most definitely want to read it. I have no doubt they will enjoy it as much as I did. The fifth installment from A Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery series is on my radar for when it releases." - Review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER (A Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery, Book Four) by Amy Campbell, Locks Hooks and Books

Book Description:
It proves to be a Christmas to remember when the Matheson family receives the horrendous news that Chris Matheson’s body has been found in the woods near an international airport.

Everyone is stunned—especially Chris Matheson.

The mystery deepens when they discover the victim has Chris’s federal agent badge and appears to have been investigating one of his old cases.

The Geezer Squad’s latest case is not only a whodunit but who-got-dun. Is this a case of mistaken identity? Was Chris the intended victim? If not, then they must identify the murder victim to find his killer.

With Christmas days away, join the Chris Matheson and the Geezer Squad as they race to piece together the clues to their most puzzling case yet.
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Thursday, March 9, 2023

not like the other girls by Jodi Allen Brice

 


About the book 

Not Like the Other Girls" is a touching and emotional novel that takes readers on a journey through the life of Kathleen Johnson. Raised by her loving grandparents on a Southern farm, Kathleen's life is filled with faith, love, and determination. Drawn to follow in her grandmother’s footsteps of helping people, she decides on a nursing career. There, she meets and falls in love with the perfect guy, Matthew Hollings, and soon finds herself walking the aisle and making a lifetime commitment to loving him. But when she discovers his dark secret, she is forced to return to her grandparents' farm to figure things out and decide what to do.


To her surprise, she encounters a farm hand from her past, whom she must forgive in order to move forward. As her faith wavers and she finds herself in unknown territory, she must make a choice to trust without faltering or sink below the waves of fear.


Heartbreak and secrets are at the center of this captivating novel, but ultimately it is a story of redemption and how God seeks out the brokenhearted to call His Own. "Not Like the Other Girls" reminds readers that though we may be a product of our past, our future is a fresh, clean slate waiting to be written. 

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Sunday, March 5, 2023

Flames of Desire by Anne Jones My Review

 

About the book
A beautiful woman. A tragic night. Will its consequences destroy her? Or will she allow the help of one honest man to find a way forward?

Cindy Hartwell is used to being told she’s beautiful. Growing up in the South, she collected more pageant trophies than she did barbie dolls. Now, as the anchorwoman for COPP News in Copper Creek, TX, she’s finally using her voice in addition to her image for a good purpose – providing important information to keep people safe and see justice served in her beloved small town. However, after someone sets fire to her house one night, Cindy’s life is turned upside-down. Can firefighter Rex Steele help her see past the inner and outer scars she’s left with to reclaim both her life and her faith in love?

And I thought 
Very fun,easy and quick Romantic Suspense. 

I was offered this book to review by the author.  I accepted because I know her heart and I have read some other titles.  

We are friends on FB.  I enjoy her Christian Centered posts. 

With that said.  I probably would not have purchased this book. 

 Just because of the cover.  This cover would have made me wonder about the content.  This cover says to me open door bedroom scenes. 

I was wrong. 

This title is a short 72 page read. 

I enjoyed the characters. 

I enjoyed the fast pace which is what I needed at this time. 

I do wish that Cindy's neighbors had been more in the story.  They made a cameo appearance in chapter 1 when they alerted her to the fire that ended up damaging her home. 

In the few pages the author managed to give the reader several suspects in the arson/stalker that was terrorizing Cindy the main Character.   

Since I am a Texan I enjoyed the locale. 

If you like a fast read.  And a bit of Romance grab this one up! 

I received my a complimentary copy. 

My review will appear on Amazon and Good Reads. 


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Sunday, February 26, 2023

Saturday, February 25, 2023

Christmas Books Celebrating Rudolph Day

 

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Christian New Releases offered by Faithbooks

 




Becoming Anne Whitlow 

(Bedford Series Book 2)

 by Audrey Lane Blenheim

They're caught between two worlds, and their love may not stand the test.

Anne Whitlow is a strong-willed, independent woman with dreams ahead of her time. As she seeks her path in life, she has to decide if the steps she is taking are of her own making and if the reputation she is creating for herself is one she wants to keep.

As Henry Bedford makes decisions about his future, he must decide if the life his father has carved for him is truly the one he wants and if he can be freed from the past enough to live it.

When identities are being formed, everything is up in the air, including their commitment to love for a lifetime.


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Love in a Coastal Town

 (Books 1 - 4) by Alexa Verde

Four feel-good, uplifting romances set in the coastal small town of Chapel Cove, Oregon, where life begins at forty! Escape into a world where past wounds can heal, humor abounds, and love is found again.

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Discovery Treasure

 (Vision Valley Series Book 1) 

by Crystal Mary Lindsey


John 8:32 says, And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

After discovering all of the family's hidden secrets, will Treasure find comfort and finally be at rest?

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A Walk with Heavenly Spirits

 by J. E. Grace

A broken marriage, dreams, and hope are what Allison remembers. She must move on, but how? Allison has lost her faith until the Holy Spirit leads her back through messengers of peace, hope, and love.

A family she didn’t know she had, a man grieving a personal loss and a felon who wants her dead bring about extraordinary life changes. Christmas becomes a time of uplifting and inspirational joy that affects many lives.

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The Cowboy's Secret Baby 

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Sunday, February 19, 2023

Cozy New Releases

 



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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Cover Reveal Stalking Around the Christmas Tree by Jacqueline Frost

 


ABOUT THE BOOK:


Tis the season to solve a murder—and innkeeper Holly White knows she’ll have to make her list and check it twice if she wants to catch the killer in the fourth Christmas Tree Farm mystery from bestselling author Jacqueline Frost.

For inn keeper Holly White, Christmas time in Mistletoe, Maine, is the ultimate holiday gift. Business at the Reindeer Games Inn is booming, her wedding to Sheriff Evan Gray is nearly here, and the annual parade is about to begin. The town is lucky to have another gift this year with the state’s ballet company staying for several performances of The Nutcracker. But disaster strikes when Tiffany, the lead ballerina, shows up dead on a float during the parade, the Rat King’s mask nearby. Holly will have to spruce up her sleuthing skills if she wants to catch the killer before Christmas—and her wedding day.

Immediately, Holly discovers that Tiffany had more than a few secrets. She finds out that the star of the show had a super fan that no one knows anything about. And the show’s understudy slips some other intriguing information Holly’s way: not only was Tiffany secretly seeing someone romantically, but there seems to be more than one rat in this company. When Holly discovers a secret passage leading to Tiffany’s dressing room, with footprints leading out; she wonders if this is evidence of a secret lover—or a stalking killer.

With an impending snowstorm and the ballet company on the way out of town, Holly must act quickly if she wants to find the person responsible for this terrible murder. Will she be able to save Christmas—or will her investigation turn cold like the weather?

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Wednesday, February 8, 2023

New Releases offered by Faith Books



 Wild About You

 by London James

Release Date: February 6th

War is brewing in the town of Stone Rivers, and flower shop owner Nicole Jones is in the middle of it.

When the new owner of the Moore Ranch won’t allow the town to use the barn for the Valentine’s Day Dance, Nicole doesn’t hesitate to confront the tyrant. His ego is as big as the barn, and he doesn’t care whom he has to take down to get his money out of the property. To not only save the town’s event but to stand up for the event’s legacy, she becomes a crusader, leaving no stone unturned in her quest to get the new owner to say yes. She is determined to not only plan the dance of a lifetime but also to shut down the greedy Derek Moore.

If there is one thing country western singer and star Derek Moore knows, it’s painful memories. His family has owned the Moore Ranch for more years than he can count, and although he loved going there every summer, he can't face the memories the property holds. He's looking to sell the place, and what he doesn’t need is a big town event messing up the barn or his plans. The problem is that everyone in the town of Stone Rivers doesn't understand, and now the flower shop owner and the planner of the event decided to wage war on him.

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A Sudden Romance

 The Billionaire's Reunion Book 2

 by Rose Fresquez

She hates being defined by the wealth she was born into. He sees her for who she is. Can a guy from the wrong side of the tracks overcome his insecurities to offer an heiress his heart?

Architect Iris Stone designs fabulous buildings but can’t manage her love life. Even seemingly perfect dates end up collapsing. Her family insists she’s trying to build castles in the sky without laying any foundation. But that doesn’t stop them from choosing her to plan the next huge family event—something she’s not sure she can pull off solo.

Painfully shy chef Sabastian Diakos, is content working behind the scenes for the billionaire Stone family, even if most of what he does has nothing to do with his culinary skills. They’ve been more than generous. But if he accepts their offer to buy him his own restaurant, he’d never see Iris again. Not that she has any idea of his feelings.

When Sabastian overcomes his shyness to help her with the reunion, he shows her that love is found in unexpected places. Until another billionaire starts pursuing her. Now, Iris is falling for the quiet chef, but not sure what to think. All the years in their house, he’s never shown admiration for her. Could he be the real deal, or is she building castles in the sky again?

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So You Want a Second Chance

 So You Want to be a Billionaire Book 1

 by Elizabeth Maddrey


A heart attack reunites him with the one who got away. But is he too married to his job to invest in a second chance at love?


Joe Robinson made his first million in his twenties and has expanded that in the decades since. Now a billionaire and active in running of all five of his child corporations, he eats, breathes, and sleeps work.

Cynthia Mitchell is a top-tier heart surgeon. Moving to the DC area involved a calculated risk that she might run into Joe—but she didn’t expect to find him on her operating table.

When he awakens after surgery to find Cynthia is his doctor, all Joe’s feelings from their college romance return, and he persuades her to go out with him. But he still has his tech empire to run and she’s not willing to take second place to his job.

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The Reluctant Cattleman 

Colter Sons Book 1

by Karen Baney

A heartwarming western romance and coming of age story set in Prescott, Arizona in 1887.

As Sam Colter takes on more responsibilities at the family ranch, he believes he is a disappointment to his father. He feels like the misfit of the family. When a journalist shows up to interview his mother, secrets from the past threaten his fledging sense of security. Can he overcome his fear and doubts to accept his role as a cattleman and rancher? Will he allow himself to love the woman who turned his life upside down?

Ellie Mae Thatcher moves to Prescott to start her career as a writer. When she misleads the Colters about her identity, she hurts the man she is falling in love with. Can she win back his trust and his heart?

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Show Me a Mistaken Identity 

Cowboy Crossing Romances Book 7

by Alexa Verde

Can a fun-loving cowboy with a precocious daughter and a guarded woman with a mistaken identity find a path to happiness together?

It’s far from love at first sight when business consultant Cat Larson steals cowboy Roberto Moore’s car—with his daughter in it—then returns both and explains her reasons. After a few meetings, he’s intrigued by the mysterious thief, but his little family has suffered enough from his ex-wife’s addiction. Still reeling from her suspicious death, he doesn’t want to fall again for a woman he can’t trust.

The abuse Cat suffered has taught her not to let men get close to her heart. But

 outspoken Roberto and his lovely daughter break down her defenses. When she stumbles upon his family’s secret, will it break them apart or will their love survive?

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