New Releases That Caught My Eye

 

 

Cajun Kiss of Death by Ellen Byron (Cozy)

In Pelican, Louisiana, Valentine’s Day has a way of warming the heart, despite the February chill. But the air at Crozat Plantation B&B turns decidedly frigid when celebrity chef Phillippe Chanson checks in. And when the arrogant Phillippe–in town to open his newest Cajun-themed restaurant–perishes in a fiery boat crash, Maggie Crozat’s dear friend JJ lands in very cold water. 

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The Gold Digger by Melissa McClone

Real estate agent Cambria Baker needs to make a sale, or she’ll be homeless. So, when her broker asks her to do a showing on Mount Hood, Cambria jumps at the chance. The only problem? The buyer is as gruff as he is gorgeous and not impressed with her or the dilapidated cabin.

Tech billionaire Adam Zeile wants to build the perfect mountain lodge where he can forget about work and the women who are only interested in his net worth. He’s excited to see a property with a dream view, but the beautiful real estate agent’s eagerness to make the sale raises his suspicions.

When a mudslide traps them in the cabin, they must put aside their differences. As mutual respect grows into attraction, an unforgettable kiss changes everything. But can their newfound connection last once they’re rescued? Or are they better off burying it and saying goodbye? 

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Sweet Afternoon

Willen Hawkins knew exactly what she wanted to do with her unexpected inheritance: use it to fix up the Indigo Inn at Blueberry Beach.

After all, it’s been more than eighteen years since she graduated from Blueberry Beach High and left town.

The life she’s created for herself is far more lonely than the life she’d envisioned for herself as a teen. But if she wants to reinvent herself and start building the life she wants, she has to stop waiting for everything to be perfect and start now.

Drake Jensen wants to disappear.

Being voted the sexiest man alive for the past five years, starring in eight of the top ten highest grossing movies of the last decade and being the most sought-after leading man in Hollywood didn’t keep his wife from running off with the nanny, taking his kids and destroying everything he’d thought he’d been building.

Hiding out at a newly opened inn that no one has heard of before and getting a job as a laborer should keep his identity under wraps.

He’s not staying.

But he hadn’t planned on the town being so supportive nor on falling in love with a woman who is determined to make him her enemy.

Can Willen learn that she doesn’t need to be perfect in order to be loved? Will Drake be able to choose between Hollywood and the new life that could be his

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Heartland Joy by Jessie Gussman

Shawn Barclay didn’t plan to stay in Iowa long. He’d only left his family and the close-knit community of Mistletoe, Arkansas as a favor to his parents. They’d asked him to help the daughter of a friend who was in an accident.

After arriving in Iowa, it doesn’t take long before Shawn invests in saving more than the woman’s farm. When he sees how the town avoids her, he decides to save her reputation, as well.

Bridget Rawlings isn’t exactly considered a catch in Prairie Rose, Iowa. In fact, the locals all but shun her and her three children. A cloud of death and disaster seems to surround both her and her farm. After all, The Bad Luck Widow has already buried two husbands.

Although she admires Shawn’s courage and willingness to help, Bridget doesn’t welcome his aid.

What if the locals are right? What if she is bad luck? She’s not willing to risk Shawn’s life and prove them right.

Then Shawn makes a very public surprise announcement. Will it solve Bridget’s problems, or break both their hearts?

Blind Date with a Billionaire Protector by Evangeline Kelly

He has a history of rescuing women. She’s fresh out of a bad relationship and doesn’t want any man to take care of her.

Izabella Reed got on a bus and headed to New York with the intention of vanishing from her abusive ex-fiancé. She promised she would never trust a man again, especially if he had money. Living off the grid was the only way to protect herself, but it came with a few complications. She needed a place to stay without putting her name on a lease. When a woman offers her free rent to go on a blind date with a handsome billionaire, she accepts because she has few options.

Sebastian Chambers may have money and looks, but he has a soft spot for vulnerable women, and that often gets him into trouble. His therapist says he likes to rescue people because of deep-rooted issues in his past, so he knows he has to stay away from damsels in distress.

But then he meets Izabella, and everything changes. On paper, they would never work, but can they overcome their fears to find a love that conquers all?

*This is a contemporary Christian romance with strong Biblical themes and Bible references.

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Easy Mark by Shannon Baker (Traditional)

With her ex-husband, Ted, working nearby in an adjoining county, Kate Fox is eager to prove she’s the better sheriff. And when the less-than-popular ex-foreman of a local ranch is found dead, Kate gets the opportunity she’s been looking for.

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Death and Sensibility by Elizabeth Blake (Cozy)

When the quaint English town of York hosts a Jane Austen Society conference, bookseller Erin Coleridge is glad to get out of Kirkbymoorside for a while–until featured speaker Barry Wolf suddenly perishes from what appears to be a heart attack. 

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A Scone of Contention by Lucy Burdette (Cozy)

Key Zest food critic Hayley Snow and her groom, police detective Nathan Bransford, chose Scotland for their long-delayed honeymoon, hoping to sightsee and enjoy some prize-winning scones. But their romantic duo swells to a crowd when they’re joined by Nathan’s family as well as octogenarian Miss Gloria.

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A Wrinkle in Thyme by Sarah Fox (Cozy)

This summer, Wildwood Cove is hosting a special event, Wild West Days, to celebrate the town’s storied past. Wildwood Cove’s museum is also getting a new lease of life thanks to a longtime resident’s generous bequest. Several locals, including Marley McKinney-Collins, owner of the Flip Side pancake house, offer to transfer artifacts to the beautiful restored Victorian that will become the museum’s home.

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Still Life and Death by Tracy Gardner (Cozy)

Savanna Shepherd, a former art authenticator turned grade school art teacher, is delighted when her Uncle Max and Uncle Freddie move to Carson. Uncle Max takes a job at Libby’s Blooms, where Savanna teaches a still life painting class for adults. But one morning, Uncle Max finds a dead body in the rooftop greenhouse…and even worse, it looks like an inside job. 

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One For The Hooks by Betty Hechtman (Cozy)

These are the dog days of August, but you won’t catch the Tarzana Hookers crochet club napping. While Molly Pink knits together an idea for a new project, Miami Wilson busily converts a house she inherited into a rental property. But Miami is left shorthanded when Sloan Renner, the woman helping her clean out the house ends up dead under a pile of smelly seafood.

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Dust to Dust by Audrey Keown (Cozy)

The opulent furnishings and period theming of Hotel 1911 invite guests to experience the charm of the early 20th century. But for hotel clerk Ivy Nichols, the mansion also harbors secrets about her past and the family she never knew. When the Pittsburgh chapter of the Association for Gravestone Studies checks in for their national conference, Ivy is intrigued to learn that one of them has connections to her family.

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Harm Not The Earth by Liz Milliron (Traditional)

When Southwest Pennsylvania’s summer rains flood the Casselman River, State Police Trooper Jim Duncan finds a John Doe body in what is initially believed to be a tragic accident. But when a second victim, John Doe’s partner in an environmental group at odds with a nearby quarry operation, is rescued, all thoughts of accidental drowning are abandoned. After Jim is invited to join the official investigation, he begins to think a career shift might be in his future.

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Meeting Up with the Consultant by Sara Blackard My Review

 

About the book

After he sees her at her worst, can he show her that the best is yet to come?

Kensie only wants to get home to Alaska where her lazy cat and career await. Visiting her sister and her family has been nice, but she has other responsibilities. When Kensie has to attend a meeting in the middle of her sister’s mayhem, there’s only one option–replace her video feed with a loop of a calmer version of herself.

When Harding logs into the online conference, the last thing he expects is to witness an attendee’s MeetSpace mishap with their video feed. He’s only supposed to suggest changes for their company’s new product line, but he soon finds himself distracted by the pretty lady in the storm of chaos.

Can Kensie look beyond her colossal mishap and work alongside Harding, the consultant whose intelligence rivals his good looks? Or will she turn tail and flee into the nearest glacial crevasse to hide from a potential happily ever after?

The MeetSpace Meet Cute series are laugh-out-loud romantic comedies that are sure to give you warm fuzzies. Each book stands alone so you can jump anywhere into the series and read them in any order you like!

And I thought 

This is the first time I have read one of Sara Blackard's Contemporary Romances. 

I became a fan of Sara's when I got a chance to read Falling For Zeke the first book in the Stryker Force series. 

I fell in love with that series. So I knew I would not be disappointed reading Meeting Up With The Consultant seemed like a short read. 

The characters were fun and charming. Harding and Kensie are both fun and likeable.  

Harding is a bit brooding because he is at a crossroads in his life. His career is stable but somethings missing.  

At least until Kensie enters his life. All the confusion about his future suddenly isn't a problem anymore.  Harding falls hard! 

Kensie volleyballs her way through the book trying not to like Harding.  Then trying not fall for him.

But it is inevitable because this a romance.  And a Romance needs to end with a Happily Ever After. 

And there are a lot of laughs along the was.  

I enjoyed my introduction to Sara Blackard's world of Romance and look forward to reading more. 

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On Skein Of Death by Allie Pleiter Great Escapes Tour Review

 August 6 – My Reading Journeys – REVIEW  

About the book 

For Libby Beckett, opening her charming yarn shop, and introducing customers to the joys of knitting and crochet, is the work she was meant to do. Until the yarn she loves is used for murder….

Libby has come home to Collinstown, Maryland to live her dream and open her own yarn shop, aptly named Y.A.R.N., along the Chester River. To Libby, Y.A.R.N. stands for “You’re Absolutely Ready Now.” But the acronym changes whenever inspiration strikes, and customers add to the list of suggestions that fill the blackboard wall in a shop stuffed with color, fiber, and comfort.

Libby is thrilled when she lands famous Norwegian knitting celebrity Perle Langager for a series of events at Y.A.R.N. Libby’s English bulldog, Hank, has been modeling one of Perle’s doggie sweaters, and customers just can’t wait to see Perle in action. The mayor of Collinstown even decrees a Collinstown Yarn Day to celebrate. But once Perle arrives in town, she seems distracted and on edge. And when she’s found strangled with a skein of red yarn, Libby knows she has to solve a knotty mystery before her new life unravels.

And I thought

Sometimes covers just get me.  And this one does! 

Doesnt  Hank (the dog on the cover) just beckon you to turn the pages.  Especially after reading the description.  

That red yarn laying by Hank made me wonder was poor Hank an eye witness to the crime?  

 On Skein Of Death was/is a fun read.  Just your fun cozy.  Set in a small town.  I love the Y.A.R.N. shop setting.  I am not a knitter so that part of the story didn't intrigue but that is o.k.  

But I do crochet and wish there was a 'real' shop like Y.A.R.N. filled with fun characters. 

Lilly is charming and delightful. 

And the mayor kind of thinks so too.  But they have a history.  Maybe there will be some rekindling. 

Especially if people keep meeting thier demise.  Because Lilly will have to find the answers.

I was quickly turning the pages anyway in this first book in the series and I am anxiously waiting for more. 

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Thank you Allie Pleiter for touring with Great Escapes and giving me a chance to meet by you and your new Cozy Mystery. 

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Oh Olivia by Patricia Fry Great Escapes Book Tour Review/Giveaway

 

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Olivia proves she’s not just a pretty face.

Parker Campbell, an investigative reporter, and her calico cat, Olivia, have been summoned to help save a long-standing cat colony site from the grips of eager developers. They arrive on scene to discover that the property has become enshrouded in a most unsettling mystery. The feral cats are digging up personal items belonging to missing persons who vanished years earlier. Was this the site of a mass murder, a cult ritual gone wrong, or an unexplained phenomenon? Parker teams up with Detective Judson Caldwell, who has taken a personal leave to secretly investigate the mystery, and soon learns what drives his obsession with this case.

Olivia, the sweet and sassy calico, struts her stuff in this story. She locates a lost toddler and ends up getting herself arrested. She isn’t about to take this insult lying down, however. She escapes from custody and trashes the police station. Olivia alerts Parker to trouble when they visit her aunt’s home and find that the woman has detained a burglar in a most unusual way. Olivia also finds major clues in the convoluted cat colony mystery, one that promises a glimmer of hope for a long-grieving parent.

And I thought 

Oh Olivia after reading a few pages I get the title Oh Olivia.   I have a dog and I/we are always saying Oh Lola. 

Olivia is quite the cat. A bit quirky for a Cat.  But her wit and charm shines.   Olivia deserves to be the feline lead. 

I really liked the plot.  The bodies being found by feral cats was indeed a great touch. 

Sometimes reading a Cozy is good but alot of the plots have just been done over and over with minor twists to make it new. 

Not with author Patricia Fry. 

Oh Olivia was a page turner. 

The characters are easy to like and the plot moves along at a quick pace. 

And then getting to the cliff hanger at the end had me surprised! 

And that is the sign of a well written book when the reader can't wait for the next one. 

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New Releases That Caught My Eye

 

Catch Me If You Can  by Carole Brown (Christian Romance) 

The big cat sat on the oversized rock, ears pointed toward the sky, every muscle taut, every sense at the ready. “S-s-shut up and f-f-forget it! You’ve s-s-seen nothing and know nothing! I won’t warn you again. G-g-got it?”His head swiveled, his ears twitching as if catching the hint of threat in the whisper. A soft hiss slid from his open mouth and reinforced the overtone of evil pressing in upon the scene… Coaxed into finding the animal killer at Jamieson’s Outfitters, Tara Layne, with her sidekick, Boet, is welcomed by a threatening whisper and the unfriendly eyes of a gruff manager. Within hours, lies and dark secrets are slithering all over the campground. Intermingled with her search, Tara deals with her own buried secrets when a strange old Native American probes into the recesses of her heart forcing her to face her bitter feelings. And Wesley Clarke, manager/guide, both interesting and frustrating, holds an attraction for Tara that is primitive and exasperating.When Tara gets too close, she finds herself—and Boet—the target of someone who’s determined to keep from getting caught. His theme: Run as fast as you can, you can’t catch me.The question: Can Tara run fast enough to catch this real-life gingerbread boy before he decides to get rid of her and Boet?

Murder Most Fowl by Donna Andrews (Cozy)

Meg Langslow’s in for a busy summer. Her husband is directing a production of Macbeth, and most of the cast and crew are occupying spare bedrooms in their house. She also has to keep an eye on Camp Birnam, where a group of medieval reenactors are commemorating the real-life Macbeth by setting up what they fondly believe is an authentic medieval Scottish military camp.

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Death in Castle Dark by Veronica Bond (Cozy) *new series*

Maybe it was too good to be true, but when Nora Blake accepted the job from Derek Corby, proprietor of Castle Dark, she could not see any downsides. She would sink her acting chops into the troupe’s intricately staged murder-mystery shows, earn free room and board in the fairy tale–like castle, and make friends with her new roommates, which include some seriously adorable kittens.

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The Chocolate Raccoon Rigmarole by JoAnna Carl (Cozy)

A frantic late-night phone call from her right-hand woman Dolly Jolly brings Lee Woodyard to the scene of a break-in at the Warner Pier jewelry store next door to TenHuis Chocolade. To her shock, the suspect being held at gunpoint by police is Dolly’s boyfriend, Mike Westerly, who was recently hired as a night watchman specifically to prevent break-ins. Dolly hopes Lee can help straighten out the crazy misunderstanding.

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100 Proof Murder by Mary Ellis (Traditional)

Travel writer Jill Curtis is in Louisville, Kentucky, on the next stop of her bourbon tour assignment, and is keen to explore the local distilleries with her videographer, Michael Erickson – especially since her new beau, Lieutenant Nick Harris, lives in the city. 

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Death at the Gates by Katie Gayle (Cozy)

When Epiphany Bloom’s best friend’s sister Claire is accused of trading exam papers for money, Epiphany agrees to see Ms Peters, the headteacher of Claire’s fiercely competitive school, to provide moral support. Claire has always been a model student and is loudly protesting her innocence: surely it’s all just a misunderstanding.

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Murder Always Barks Twice by Jennifer Hawkins (Cozy)

For ex-accountant Emma Reed and her beloved corgi, Oliver, opening Reed’s Classic Tea & Cakes in the idyllic village of Trevena in Cornwall has been the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. Her cakes are popular, she has a host of wonderful new friends, and even a potential new romance. There’s even time left over for plenty of long country walks with Oliver, who is not only the cutest corgi on record (at least to Emma), he happens to talk (at least to Emma). 

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Murder on Principle by Eleanor Kuhns (Historical)

November 1800, Maine. After helping their long-time friend Tobias escort his wife, along with a liberated slave and her child, from the Great Dismal back to Durham, Will and Lydia Rees’s lives are interrupted when a dead body is found near their home. The body is that of Mr Gilbert, a slaveholder from the Great Dismal. Was he murdered in pursuit of the former slaves?

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Dead Letters by Sheila Lowe (Traditional)

A heart-pounding hunt begins when Claudia Rose’s young niece goes missing with an archaeologist whose shady past spills into the present. The frantic search takes Claudia to Egypt, Gibraltar, and the UK, where her skills as a forensic handwriting expert of international renown are needed to help foil a deadly terrorist plot—if only she can find Monica before she becomes a casualty. 

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