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Embroidered Lies and Alibis by Lois Winston | Book Tour with Guest Post and Giveaway

2026-02-17T00:00:00.001-05:00

Embroidered Lies and Alibis (An Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery) by Lois Winston

About Embroidered Lies and Alibis

Embroidered Lies and Alibis (An Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery)

Cozy Mystery

15th in Series

Setting - New Jersey

Independently Published

Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 10, 2026

Print length ‏ : ‎ 199 pages

Digital ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1940795812

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0FZDBKCJD

A Stitch in Time Could Save a Life…

When Anastasia’s mother Flora is offered a free spa vacation from Jeremy Dugan, a man connected to her distant past, Anastasia and husband Zack suspect ulterior motives. After all, too-good-to-be-true often spells trouble. Their suspicions are confirmed when the FBI swoops in to apprehend Dugan. However, Dugan isn’t who he claimed to be, and his arrest raises more questions than answers.

The Feds link Dugan to a string of cons targeting elderly single women across the country, but his seemingly airtight alibi leaves investigators stumped. Then, shortly after his release on bail, he’s kidnapped. A certain segment of New Jersey’s population is known for delivering deadly messages, and the FBI believes Dugan received one of them.

Meanwhile, bodies begin showing up in the newly created public garden across the street from Anastasia and Zack’s home. With two baffling crimes, no clear suspects, scant evidence, and every possible motive unraveling, both the FBI and local law enforcement are once again picking Anastasia’s brain. This time, though, her involvement is far from reluctant. Will she stitch together enough clues before she or someone she loves becomes the killer’s next victim?

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The Well-Kept Secret by Kari Lee Townsend | Book Tour with Guest Post and Giveaway

2025-11-04T00:00:00.002-05:00

The Well-Kept Secret (A Wishville Mystery) by Kari Lee Townsend

About The Well-Kept Secret

The Well-Kept Secret (A Wishville Mystery)

Cozy Fantasy Mystery

1st in Series

Setting - Wishville, Vermont

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oliver Heber Books

Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 28, 2025

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0FL8TQXPB

A Spring Festival. A Magical Murder. A Secret Buried Beneath the Well.

Wishville, Vermont looks like a storybook postcard — complete with forest festivals, quirky locals, and a centuries-old wishing well that allegedly grants one wish each season. But for Lyra Wells, the magic isn’t just folklore — it’s her full-time job. As the half-human, half-Dweller Guardian of the Well, Lyra must keep the peace between the mortal world and the magical realm of Elarion. That means overseeing every seasonal WishFest, keeping tourists entertained, and pretending her glowing cat sidekick isn’t judging everyone.

But when an all-too-nosy antique dealer is found mysteriously dead by the well — and a rare memory crystal is discovered at the scene — the fragile treaty between worlds begins to unravel, and the ethereal Dweller chief enforcer isn't happy. As the townsfolk whisper about curses and coincidences, something ancient stirs beneath the surface — and it’s not ready to stay hidden.

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Grave Words by Gerri Lewis | Book Tour with Character Guest Post and Giveaway

2025-10-15T00:00:00.001-04:00

Grave Words: A Deadly Deadlines Mystery by Gerri Lewis

About Grave Words

Grave Words: A Deadly Deadlines Mystery

Cozy Mystery

2nd in Series

Setting - Connecticut

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Crooked Lane Books

Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 10, 2025

Print length ‏ : ‎ 336 pages

Hardcover ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8892421133

Paperback ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8892422482

Kindle ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DGPF9R8P

Audiobook ASIN B0F97G3PP3

Winter Snow has had it! With her business in a death drought, her best friend Scoop implicated in a string of arsons, and an obituary listing Winter herself as deceased, her life is heating up. But just as she’s trying to cool things down, she receives her newest assignment: an obituary for Chester, a homeless man found in a burning building.

Promising the local funeral home manager that she will have the obituary by the deadline, Winter is stonewalled at every turn, failing to discover Chester’s last name, or where he came from. When it is discovered that Chester was murdered and that the fire was set to cover it up, all fingers immediately point to Scoop. Not only is Scoop a person of interest in the arsons, he was also the last person to see Chester alive.

As more nails are pounded into Scoop’s coffin, Winter’s uncle Richard hopes to help by inviting the notorious town gossips, The Nosy Parkers, to a neighborhood food fest. Unfortunately, the breadcrumbs they toss set murder in motion.

More determined than ever, Winter must figure out the twists and turns of the case to clear Scoop’s name, putting her on a deadly deadline to solve the murder and avoid meeting the same grave consequences.

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Mystery at an Irish Wedding by L.C. Winters | Book Tour with Guest Post, Excerpt, & Giveaway

2025-06-17T11:05:00.001-04:00

Mystery at an Irish Wedding: Half Moon Bay Mysteries by L.C. Winters

About Mystery at an Irish Wedding

Mystery at an Irish Wedding: Half Moon Bay Mysteries

Cozy Mystery

1st in Series

Setting - Ireland

Independently Published (January 13, 2025)

Print length: ‎ 378 pages

Digital ASIN: ‎ B0DT1CVWLM

"Wedding dresses, ex-fiancés, and a whole lot of murder — just another day in Half Moon Bay"
Therapist Clementine Moriarty thought her return to the whimsical seaside town of Half Moon Bay, nestled in cozy Donegal - would be a chance to reconnect with her roots, spend time at her parents' charming little seaside art gallery and heal from heartbreak. But her homecoming is anything but peaceful when she stumbles upon an unwelcome surprise — her ex-fiancé, Greg, is getting married to her best friend, Charlotte, on the very beach where Clementine was supposed to say "I do."

Through a series of unexpected twists and turns, what starts as a personal nightmare soon spirals into an intriguing mystery. An anonymous email had lured Clementine back home, but who sent it and why? As the wedding unfolds, tensions simmer, secrets surface, and Half Moon Bay’s picturesque façade begins to crack. When someone turns up dead with a series of baffling clues and puzzles, Clementine finds herself the role of unlikely detective as she becomes the prime suspect.

With the help of a heartwarming, blue-haired artist and her sharp intuition, Clementine must navigate a maze of jealous exes, local gossip, and buried betrayals to uncover the truth amid the charming and Whimsical backdrop of Donegal. But in a village where everyone has something to hide, will this quirky crime-solving team be able to unmask the killer before it's too late?

Perfect for fans of small-town mysteries, vibrant characters, clever clues, and a touch of romance, Murder at an Irish Wedding will keep you guessing until the final page.

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Seams Like the Perfect Crime by Lois Winston | Book Tour with Guest Post and Giveaway

2025-02-13T15:39:00.000-05:00

Seams Like the Perfect Crime (An Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery) by Lois Winston

About Seams Like the Perfect Crime

Seams Like the Perfect Crime (An Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery)

Cozy Mystery

14th in the Series

Setting - New Jersey

Independently Published (February 4, 2025)

Print length ‏ : ‎ 285 pages

Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DNRBGVSQ

When staffing shortages continue to hamper the Union County homicide squad, Detective Sam Spader once again turns to his secret weapon, reluctant amateur sleuth Anastasia Pollack. How can she and husband Zack Barnes refuse when the victim is their new neighbor?

Revolutionary War reenactor Barry Sumner had the odd habit of spending hours mowing a small patch of packed dirt and weeds until his mower ran out of gas. He’d then guzzle beer on his front porch until he passed out. That’s where Anastasia’s son Nick discovers his body three days after the victim and his family moved into the newly built mini-McMansion across the street.

After a melee breaks out at the viewing, Spader zeroes in on the widow as his prime suspect. However, Anastasia has her doubts. There are other possible suspects, including a woman who’d had an affair with the victim, his ex-wife, the man overseeing the widow’s trust fund, a drug dealer, and the reenactors who were blackmailing the widow and victim.

When another reenactor is murdered, Spader suspects they’re dealing with a serial killer, but Anastasia wonders if the killer is attempting to misdirect the investigation. As she narrows down the suspects, will she jeopardize her own life to learn the truth?

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Seffi Wardwell Mysteries by Rebecca M. Douglass | Book Tour with Guest Post and Giveaway

2024-12-14T12:52:00.006-05:00

A Coastal Corpse

and

Washed Up With the Tide

(Seffi Wardwell Mysteries)

by Rebecca Douglass

About the Seffi Wardwell Mysteries

A Coastal Corpse (Seffi Wardwell Mysteries)

Cozy Mystery

1st in Series

Setting - Maine

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently Published (August 31, 2023)

Paperback ‏ : ‎ 298 pages

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8854581851

Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CGN9Z7ZD

Just what the doctor ordered: fresh salt air, a garden to tend…

and a fresh corpse behind the dahlias?

Retired science teacher Seffi Wardwell has moved to coastal Maine looking for peace, fresh air, and an accepting community. So far, she’s enjoying the sea air.

When a corpse turns up in Seffi’s flower garden, she can’t help asking questions about the victim and his death. Police officer Miah Cox doesn’t want her assistance, but Seffi’s curiosity is what made her a scientist.

The more she learns about the dead man’s background, the more she wants to know. Estranged from his wealthy family, and a village pariah for something that happened years before, the dead man had plenty of enemies. At least one wanted to make him disappear forever, and they’re all eager to see this case wrapped up and forget about him.

The way Seffi sees it, somebody has to care about him, and as a fellow outsider, she’s it. But all of her poking around is stirring up trouble in the village. It’s up to Seffi and Miah to figure out whodunit before they strike again, and before the locals decide the handiest scapegoat is Seffi herself.

Washed Up With the Tide (Seffi Wardwell Mysteries)

Cozy Mystery

2nd in Series

Setting - Maine

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently Published (November 18, 2024)

Print length ‏ : ‎ 270 pages

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DJPTJ7PM

Beautiful weather, bountiful baked goods, and… bodies on the beach?

Seffi’s pleasure in her long walks among the fall colors is more than a little marred when she encounters cantankerous fisherman Bob Hughes washed up on the shore — sodden, entangled in a net, and very definitely dead. Did the man drink too much and fall overboard in an unfortunate accident? Or was his death something more sinister? With an estranged wife, enemies in the fishing fleet, and ticked-off deckhands, there are plenty of people around Smelt Point who aren’t sorry he’s dead. But did any of them actually kill him? The scuttlebutt at the bakery raises more questions than it answers, and to top it off the fishermen gathering there have eaten Seffi’s favorite treats.

Once again Seffi needs all her reasoning and gossip-gathering talents to help village policeman Miah Cox get to the bottom of the mystery. But will Miah’s own secret tear the village apart?

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In The Event of Murder by Cynthia Kuhn | Book Tour with Interview and Giveaway

2024-08-31T00:00:00.001-04:00

In the Event of Murder (A Starlit Bookshop Mystery) by Cynthia Kuhn

About In the Event of Murder

In the Event of Murder (A Starlit Bookshop Mystery)

Cozy Mystery

2nd in Series

Setting - Colorado

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Crooked Lane Books (August 20, 2024)

Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 304 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1639100709

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1639100705

Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09LH4F684

It’s the star-studded event of the season in Silvercrest, Colorado — but some of the guests might not make it to the last dance alive, in the second charming installment of the Starlit Bookshop mysteries from Agatha Award-winning author Cynthia Kuhn.

Nestled on the banks of a breathtaking Rocky Mountain river and dotted with delightful boutiques and galleries, Silvercrest, Colorado is a book lover’s paradise. Bookseller and literary event planner Emma Starrs is looking forward to attending the annual Silvercrest Library Gala, a glamorous evening with celebrities including the legendary Whitney Willton, currently on the hit crime show Chasers, and her niece, party-planner-to-the-stars Lyra Willton. Gala Week is full of exciting activities honoring both page and screen, and library board president Tabitha Baxter is basking in the glow of her successful launch — until Lyra is found dead.

With the gala only days away, the board asks Emma for help, despite Tabitha — her longstanding nemesis — bristling over the choice. Emma agrees, even though she is already in charge of a classic mystery panel at her family’s bookstore, Starlit Books, which turns out to have its own challenges. Meanwhile, Whitney, who is aware of Emma’s sleuthing skills, begs her to find the killer. The case grows more complex with the disappearance of several priceless objects, an attack on one of the attending celebrities, and other predicaments. Emma searches for clues while handling every unexpected twist and turn leading up to the extravagant affair. But when the guests step onto the red carpet, a killer still lurks in the shadows — and murder just might become the main event.

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A Cup of Flour, A Pinch of Death by Valerie Burns | Book Tour with Guest Post and Giveaway

2024-07-18T00:00:00.001-04:00

A Cup of Flour, A Pinch of Death (A Baker Street Mystery) by Valerie Burns

About A Cup of Flour, A Pinch of Death

A Cup of Flour, A Pinch of Death (A Baker Street Mystery)

Cozy Mystery

3rd in Series

Setting - Michigan

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kensington Cozies (July 23, 2024)

Paperback ‏ : ‎ 288 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1496738241

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1496738240

Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CLZ49T1M

Audiobook ASIN B0D2LQDDW1

On the shores of Lake Michigan, influencer Maddy Montgomery has turned the bakery she inherited from her great aunt Octavia into a destination. There’s just one thing she won’t post: the body in the freezer . . .

Thanks to Maddy’s social media savvy, Baby Cakes Bakery is becoming a huge success — so much so that she’s attracted the attention of her former nemesis, the fiancé-stealing Brandy Denton. When Brandy blows into New Bison like an ill wind and disrupts a vlog Maddy’s filming, their argument goes viral. After Brandy’s body is found in the freezer at Baby Cakes, Maddy instantly goes from viral sensation to murder suspect.

As Maddy is still reeling from the murder, a stranger shows up in the bakery claiming to have been a friend of Octavia. He believes Maddy is in danger. When a second body washes up on the lake shore, it seems clear someone’s out to kill to keep a secret — and it may have to do with her great aunt.

Maddy rallies her aunt’s friends, the Baker Street Irregulars; Sheriff April Johnson; and her veterinarian boyfriend Michael — not to mention her English mastiff, Baby — to do some digging and root out whoever’s behind the killings . . .

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What Grows From the Dead by Dave Dobson | Excerpt, Review, Guest Post, and Giveaway

2024-06-18T00:00:00.001-04:00

What Grows From the Dead by Dave Dobson

About What Grows From the Dead

What Grows From the Dead

Mystery

Stand-Alone

Setting - North Carolina

Independently Published (March 9, 2024)

Paperback ‏ : ‎ 367 pages

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8884545977

Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CXN1KQ1B

Morris Drummond is not at his best. Well, he hasn't been at his best for a while now. But having just suffered two crushing losses, he's almost at rock bottom, which for him means driving ride-share in his mom's beat up Chevy, drowning his sorrows in tacos and spray cheese, and avoiding anything related to ambition, self-care, or laundry.

Morris is about to learn that he didn't even know what rock bottom looked like, and it's all thanks to his mom. A secret she left behind comes to light, and that brings down a lot of unwanted attention on Morris, the kind that looks likely to send him either to prison or to the hereafter. Blood and treachery from long ago rise to the surface, and Morris has only his lawyer Annie, who's an old high school friend, and a few unexpected allies to call on as he tries to figure out what his mom was up to and why so many people want him out of the picture.

A humorous mystery with elements of suspense and thrillers, What Grows From the Dead is set in present-day small-town North Carolina, not far from the mysterious Uwharrie Forest.

Content warnings: Coarse language throughout; some gun violence (not graphic).

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Sorry, Knot Sorry by Lois Winston | Book Tour with Author Guest Post and Giveaway

2024-06-12T00:00:00.001-04:00

Sorry, Knot Sorry (An Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery) by Lois Winston

About Sorry, Not Sorry

Sorry, Knot Sorry (An Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery)

Cozy Mystery

13th in Series

Setting - New Jersey and New York City

Independently Published (June 4, 2024)

Print length ‏ : ‎ 300 pages

Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CXTY8D76

Magazine crafts editor Anastasia Pollack may finally be able to pay off the remaining debt she found herself saddled with when her duplicitous first husband dropped dead in a Las Vegas casino. But as Anastasia has discovered, nothing in her life is ever straightforward. Strings are always attached. Thanks to the success of an unauthorized true crime podcast, a television production company wants to option her life — warts and all — as a reluctant amateur sleuth.

Is such exposure worth a clean financial slate? Anastasia isn’t sure, but at the same time, rumors are flying about layoffs at the office. Whether she wants national exposure or not, Anastasia may be forced to sign on the dotted line to keep from standing in the unemployment line. But the dead bodies keep coming, and they’re not in the script.

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Battered and Buried by Lena Gregory | Book Tour with Guest Post and Giveaway

2024-03-23T00:00:00.001-04:00

Battered and Buried (An All-Day Breakfast Cafe Mystery) by Lena Gregory

About Battered and Buried

Battered and Buried (An All-Day Breakfast Cafe Mystery)

Cozy Mystery

7th in Series

Setting - Florida

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Beyond the Page (March 19, 2024)

Paperback ‏ : ‎ 188 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1960511580

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1960511584

Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CW18PPSQ

The best-laid plans may go awry, but the best-laid clues could frame a man for murder.

Never one to let a day off work go to waste, café owner Gia Morelli and a friend head out for a blissful kayaking trip through the local national forest. But the peacefulness of the day is soon shattered when they come across Cole, her head cook, standing over a dead body. Worse still, the victim was a lifelong enemy of Cole’s, and clues found on the body point to the cook as the culprit. When the police take Cole in and subject him to an intense grilling, Gia vows to do everything she can to prove his innocence.

As even more incriminating evidence surfaces — including when the murder weapon itself is found hidden at the café — Gia knows she’s up against someone brutal enough to kill and devious enough to frame Cole for the deed. With the police ready to make an official arrest and wrap up what they consider an open-and-shut case, Gia turns for help to an old friend who’s not above breaking the law himself. Because if she can’t find the killer, Cole may go from serving up hot dishes to serving a life sentence . . .

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Murder in Masquerade by Mary Winters | Book Tour with Review and Giveaway

2024-02-22T00:00:00.002-05:00

Murder in Masquerade (A Lady of Letters Mystery) by Mary Winters

About Murder in Masquerade

Murder in Masquerade (A Lady of Letters Mystery)

Historical Cozy Mystery

2nd in Series

Setting - London, 1860

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Berkley (February 20, 2024)

Paperback ‏ : ‎ 336 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0593548787

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593548783

Kindle ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C5V8FY7P

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A Killer Romance by Maggie Blackburn | Book Tour with Guest Post and Giveaway

2024-02-12T00:00:00.001-05:00

A Killer Romance (A Beach Reads Mystery) by Maggie Blackburn

About A Killer Romance

A Killer Romance (A Beach Reads Mystery)

Cozy Mystery

3rd in Series

Setting - North Carolina

Crooked Lane Books (February 6, 2024)

Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 304 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1639106359

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1639106356

Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C4J77BVN

Love and murder are in the air this Valentine’s day in Maggie Blackburn’s third Beach Reads mystery, perfect for fans of Eva Gates and Miranda James.

When Beach Reads bookshop hosts a Valentine’s Day event, “Romance by the Sea,” bookseller Summer Merriweather has no idea that the guest author is under investigation for her own husband’s murder. When that same author is found dead at the local bed and breakfast, nobody assumes it’s natural causes – there were plenty of people who wanted her dead.

As Summer searches for the truth about the author’s stranger-than-fiction life, Summer finds suspicious indications of shady behavior in the author’s belongings. But the casual sleuthing is quickly derailed when Summer’s friend Glads gets hauled in for the murder, and they launch a full-blown investigation to clear her name.

As Summer and company pick through the scant clues to solve the case, they may find more treachery and heartbreak than they bargained for.

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Reading Challenge | Picture Prompt Book Bingo 2024

2024-01-08T22:48:00.001-05:00

The Picture Prompt Book Bingo Challenge for 2024 is hosted by Mayri at bookforager. The Picture Prompt Bingo is a loosey goosey reading challenge in which you match books that you’ve read to one of the pictures on the bingo card. The key thing is that you can be as creative in your interpretation of the picture as you like. For full details, see the link above. Here's the bingo card:

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Reading Challenge | 2024 Book Bingo

2024-01-08T22:15:00.005-05:00

The 2024 Book Bingo Reading Challenge is hosted by Shinjini at Modern Gypsy.

Choose your bingo journey. There are 25 prompts on the book bingo reading challenge. You get to decide how many you want to do. For full details, see the link above. Here is the bingo card:

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Reading Challenge | What's in a Name 2024

2024-01-08T21:02:00.004-05:00

What's in a Name 2024 is hosted by Andrea at Carolina Book Nook. For this challenge, there are six categories and one book required for each one. The prompt must appear in the title of the book. For full details, see the link above. Here are the prompts:

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In the Wick of Time by Valona Jones | Book Tour with Guest Post and Giveaway

2023-10-26T00:00:00.001-04:00

In the Wick of Time (Magic Candle Shop Mystery) by Valona Jones

About In The Wick Of Time

In the Wick of Time (Magic Candle Shop Mystery)

Paranormal Cozy Mystery

2nd in Series

Setting - Savannah, Georgia

Crooked Lane Books (October 17, 2023)

Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 288 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1639105077

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1639105076

Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BSKWTKZN

Tabby Winslow will help her twin sister Sage with anything and everything — and that includes putting out the flames of suspicion when Sage’s boss is found murdered in this magical mystery, perfect for fans of Amanda Flower and Sofie Kelly.

December in Savannah, Georgia, is a sight to behold. With all the festivities — including the traditional riverfront luminary display during the boat parade — twin sisters Tabby and Sage Winslow are busier than ever setting up for the big celebration. But that isn’t the only thing on the sisters’ minds. Both Sage and her fellow employee Mary Nicole are vying for the sought-after assistant manager job at the plant nursery. But when Loren Lee, their boss, is found dead, and Sage becomes the police’s favorite suspect, both Winslow girls know that they’ll need more than a flicker of magic and their sisterhood to solve the murder and clear Sage’s name.

Soon, Tabby realizes that this is just one of the many problems they have. If being a suspect for murder wasn’t enough, there are more magical problems that they have to fix: Sage’s boyfriend is having a paranormal experience of his own he can’t control, there’s an energy vampire searching for his supposedly lost cousin, her cat suddenly dislikes her, and oh — every time Tabby hiccups, she turns completely invisible. The suspect list grows with each day and it seems everyone has a reason or a connection to Loren Lee.

Tabby and Sage are burning the candle at both ends — but will it be enough to keep their friends safe and find this killer? Or will they be burned by their efforts?

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The Socialite's Guide to Death and Dating by S. K. Golden | Book Tour with Character Interview and Giveaway

2023-10-06T00:00:00.001-04:00

The Socialite's Guide to Death and Dating (A Pinnacle Hotel Mystery)

by S. K. Golden

About The Socialite's Guide to Death and Dating

The Socialite's Guide to Death and Dating (A Pinnacle Hotel Mystery)

Historical Cozy Mystery

2nd in Series

Setting - 1958 New York City

Crooked Lane Books (October 10, 2023)

Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 336 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1639104852

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1639104857

Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BS2SG88V

Perfect for fans of Rhys Bowen and Ashley Weaver, the second Pinnacle Hotel mystery finds another murder that strikes too close to home, and hotel heiress Evelyn Murphy knows she’s the only one who can save the hotel before it’s lights out.

New York, 1958. Even though Evelyn Murphy has made progress conquering her agoraphobia by leaving the Pinnacle, she still feels most comfortable in her father's hotel. With Malcolm Cooper, her new boyfriend and fellow employee at the hotel, Evelyn feels prepared for whatever happens next. In this case, it’s throwing a big fundraiser with the who’s who of New York City.

The night is a success, and Evelyn finally takes up Malcolm’s offer to visit his apartment in Yonkers. As the party ends, they sneak away to the garage to get Evelyn's car. But Evelyn's always been good at finding things, and she discovers the dead body of a guest, Judge Baker, in a car — with a needle in his arm.

Detective Hodgson and his new partner, Detective McJimsey, arrive on the scene, but before they can begin to question Evelyn, they are startled by another mysterious discovery: there’s a woman in the trunk of the car, and she screams as soon as she sees Evelyn’s face. Tangled up in the police investigation, Evelyn’s got another problem, too — her father insists she break off her relationship with Mac. The next day, her father is found attacked just like the judge, only this time the detectives find a dead woman nearby.

With Mac accused of the attacks and in police custody, Evelyn will have to find the killer on her own before she’s checked out of the hotel — this time, for good.

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Hanging by a Thread by Dorothy Howell | Book Tour with Character Interview and Giveaway

2023-09-29T00:00:00.001-04:00

Hanging by a Thread (A Sewing Studio Mystery) by Dorothy Howell

About Hanging by a Thread

Hanging by a Thread (A Sewing Studio Mystery)

Cozy Mystery

2nd in Series

Setting – Fictional Town of Hideaway Grove

Kensington Cozies (September 26, 2023)

Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 304 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1496740424

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1496740427

Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BRF14464

The latest novel in a new crafting cozy series in the genre-leading Kensington Cozy Mystery program focusing on the members of a Sewing Studio.

Some of the independent shops in this sleepy town are barely hanging on financially — and that includes Sarah’s Sweets, Abbey’s aunt’s bakery. The shop’s advantage — aside from the deliciousness of its products — is the fact that it’s the only bakery in the area. But it looks like that’s about to change. The second wife of a wealthy businessman wants her own bakery — and money is no object.

When murder unravels the plans for the competing shop, Aunt Sarah is an immediate suspect — and Hideaway Grove’s merchants are on pins and needles about a big upcoming women’s conference, fearing the organization will cancel their booking because of the crime. Abbey’s doing her best to stay optimistic and stitch some custom tote bags for the attendees, but she’s also concerned with patching up Aunt Sarah’s good reputation. And when it comes to sorting through the possible motives of the victim’s family members and associates, she’s got a few tricks up her sleeve . . .

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Something Borrowed, Something 90% Dark by Amber Royer | Book Tour, Guest Post & Giveaway

2023-09-11T00:00:00.001-04:00

Something Borrowed, Something 90% Dark (A Bean to Bar Mystery) by Amber Royer

About Something Borrowed, Something 90% Dark

Something Borrowed, Something 90% Dark (A Bean to Bar Mystery)
Cozy Mystery

6th in Series

Setting - Texas

Golden Tip Press (September 12, 2023)

Print length ‏ : ‎ 301 pages

Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C9YXTC7

Felicity Koerber’s bean to bar chocolate shop on Galveston’s historic Strand is hosting the friends and family coming into town for her best friend Autumn’s wedding. As matron of honor, Felicity has a ton of tasks to complete – including making chocolates for the gift bags. She doesn’t have time to solve another murder. But when one of the bridesmaids becomes a prime suspect in the death of a visiting real estate agent, Felicity has to put her detecting skills to use again to keep the wedding plans from getting derailed. She’s already nervous about the impending deadline she’s given herself to finally choose between her two love interests – and figuring where life goes once she makes her choice. But add in a missing pigmy goat and a new coffee shop that wants to partner with her, and she’s frazzled. She begins to discover that not everything is as it seems among the wedding guests. Can she handle the wedding preparations, pull off turning her shop into a concert venue, and unmask the killer – before anyone else dies?

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Murder in Trastevere by Jen Collins Moore | Book Tour with Guest Post and Giveaway

2023-08-26T00:00:00.001-04:00

Murder in Trastevere: A Roman Holiday Mystery by Jen Collins Moore

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Murder in Trastevere: A Roman Holiday Mystery

Cozy Mystery

2nd in Series

Setting - Rome, Italy

Level Best Books (May 18, 2023)

Paperback ‏ : ‎ 286 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1685123384

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1685123383

Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C13DRJQN

After a decade dominating the expat scene in Rome, Faye Masters has had enough beautiful art, delicious food, and bureaucratic nonsense to last a lifetime. She’s just about decided to pack up and head home when a rival drops dead at one of Faye’s famous cocktail parties. Rumors fly that Faye was the intended target, but the police think Faye might just be an attention-seeking poisoner.

Faye refuses to let the cloud of suspicion stop her from completing a self-imposed 25-picture Caravaggio Challenge. Or keep her from assisting friends Maggie White and Thomas Evans on their painting tours of Rome. But when the leads fizzle out and a series of accidents hit close to home, Faye accepts her own life is on the line. She must search for a killer while keeping up appearances at some of Rome’s most iconic sights.

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Murder A La Mode by Lena Gregory | Book Tour with Guest Post and Giveaway

2023-08-16T00:00:00.001-04:00

Murder A La Mode (Coffee & Cream Cafe Mysteries) by Lena Gregory

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Murder A La Mode (Coffee & Cream Cafe Mysteries)

Cozy Mystery

1st in Series

Setting - New York

Gemma Halliday Publishing (August 8, 2023)

Digital - Number of Pages 230

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C2LH144G

From author Lena Gregory comes a delicious new series that will warm your heart and leave you guessing until the very end...

When twenty-five-year-old Danika Delaney, black sheep of the Delaney clan, returns home to Long Island to take over Jimmie's, her eccentric uncle’s old fashioned malt shop on eastern Long Island, she’s not exactly thrilled. But things start to look up when her uncle tells her she can do whatever she’d like with the shop, and it seems she might realize her dream of a small trendy café. That is, until she discovers the body of her ex-boyfriend’s estranged wife in a melted puddle of rocky road in the malt shop basement. With her two sidekicks, her sister and a good childhood friend, in tow, Dani searches for – or stumbles upon — one clue after another. But as she narrows down the suspect list, she realizes if she’s not careful she may end up in a puddle of her own...

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Weeding Out Lies by Jackie Layton | Book Tour with Guest Post and Giveaway

2023-08-12T00:00:00.005-04:00

Weeding Out Lies: A Texas Flower Farmer Cozy Mystery by Jackie Layton

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Weeding Out Lies: A Texas Flower Farmer Cozy Mystery

Cozy Mystery

1st in Series

Setting - Texas

Level Best Books (July 11, 2023)

Print length ‏ : ‎ 302 pages

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C7JT33B4

Flower farmer Emma Justice’s life is firmly rooted in Lutz, Texas where she has recently begun her new business. One morning while delivering flowers, she stumbles upon a prominent citizen. Dead. When a friend is accused of murder, Emma launches her own investigation. She’s used to separating weeds from flowers. Emma will dig for clues, weed out red herrings and cultivate a plan to find the killer.

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Dame Alice Hits Hollywood by Allie Mahoney | Book Tour with Guest Post and Giveaway

2023-07-20T00:00:00.001-04:00

Dame Alice Hits Hollywood: A Cozy 1930s Mystery Featuring Author-Turned-Sleuth
Dame Alice Cartwright (Dame Alice Mysteries) by Allie Mahoney

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Dame Alice Hits Hollywood (Dame Alice Mysteries)
Cozy Mystery

1st in Series

Setting - Old Hollywood and Beverly Hills, circa 1937

Wrenfield Books (May 23, 2023)

Digital Print length ‏ : ‎ 139 pages

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C666Z731

April 1937: When Penelope Greenleigh, assistant at Ten Spot Press, learns she'll be heading to Hollywood to supervise script changes on the set of Lady Irwin's Diamonds, she should be thrilled. Who wouldn't want to mingle with movie stars in sunny California?
But there's a catch: Penelope, 29 and from Cape May, New Jersey, has been asked to impersonate Dame Alice Cartwright, the world's bestselling mystery author, who's 47 and lives in Copley-on-the-Wold, England.
On the night Penelope arrives in L.A., Lady Irwin's lead actress disappears and a Harry Winston necklace goes missing. Soon, gossip columnist Hattie Holiday threatens to expose Penelope's deception, mobsters are coming after the film's boozy director, and worst of all, Dame Alice's script has gone from murder mystery to Fred and Ginger-style musical!
The action unfolds at the Beverly Hills Hotel, the Trocadero, and hotspot Chasen's as Penelope works to solve the crimes alongside a handsome detective and a hapless studio flunky. Can she find the diamonds, the actress, and survive a wild week in Hollywood?
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A Cryptic Clue by Victoria Gilbert | Book Tour with Interview, Excerpt, and Giveaway

2023-07-13T00:00:00.002-04:00

A Cryptic Clue (A Hunter and Clewe Mystery) by Victoria Gilbert

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A Cryptic Clue (A Hunter and Clewe Mystery)
Traditional Mystery

1st in Series

Setting - North Carolina

Crooked Lane Books (July 11, 2023)

Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 320 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1639102523

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1639102525

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BHXZKP44

A retired librarian gets back to the books — and into a devilish murder case — in acclaimed author Victoria Gilbert’s new series, the perfect literary adventure for fans of Kate Carlisle and Jenn McKinlay.

Sixty-year-old Jane Hunter, forced into early retirement from her job as a university librarian, is seeking a new challenge to keep her spirits up and supplement her meager pension. But as she’s about to discover, a retiree’s life can bring new thrills — and new dangers.

Cameron “Cam” Clewe, an eccentric 33-year-old collector, is also seeking something — an archivist to inventory his ever-expanding compendium of rare books and artifacts. Jane’s thrilled to be hired on by Cam and to uncover the secrets of his latest acquisition, a trove of items related to the classic mystery and detective authors. But Jane’s delight is upended when a body is discovered in Cam’s library. The victim, heir to a pharmaceutical fortune, was the last in line of Cam’s failed romances — and now he’s suspect number one.

Cam vows to use his intelligence and deductive skills to clear his name — but with a slight case of agoraphobia, rampant anxiety, and limited social skills, he’ll need some help. It comes down to Jane to exonerate her new boss — but is he truly innocent?

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