tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50750013488784337802024-03-16T23:30:33.977-07:00Christa Reads and WritesChrista Nardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11883393650796091231noreply@blogger.comBlogger785125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075001348878433780.post-31004264362659374392024-03-16T23:30:00.000-07:002024-03-16T23:30:00.136-07:00Book Review: SPIRIT WOMAN LEGENDS AND LIES (Spirit Woman Mystery Adventures Book 2) by Elaine Faber<span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>About the Book </b></span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">The legendary Native American Spirit Woman and her mountain lion companion, said to appear in times of trouble, are once again sighted near Lockleer Mountain. And there is trouble aplenty. </span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Twenty-four hours after Joe and his brother, Cyrus, quarrel over the ownership of a winning million dollar lottery ticket, Cyrus’s mutilated body is found in the mountains, ravaged by the local wildlife. Sheriff Peabody and Deputy Nate Darling are soon puzzled by stolen VA hospital drugs found in Cyrus’s bedroom. It seems likely the suspected homicide is either connected to the contested lottery ticket or the drugs. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXrGgjMmOJJHSwRMLNRfIpQmfrnY9OASO_4vpBYnxSfOQiDM61XXk2ZSke2JJ5oefp-vScoWxbNAKYSo20zVwzKiYfu7q6sfOus1xWP4R3JN3o1rzBnL9b007ghiK-AndkKTrudi-Sh0-IPECdygfeblJ1IyOiEJwOB7ecH5216-6cCWeFqaSPGqI5TVmz/s784/Spirit%20Woman.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="784" data-original-width="524" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXrGgjMmOJJHSwRMLNRfIpQmfrnY9OASO_4vpBYnxSfOQiDM61XXk2ZSke2JJ5oefp-vScoWxbNAKYSo20zVwzKiYfu7q6sfOus1xWP4R3JN3o1rzBnL9b007ghiK-AndkKTrudi-Sh0-IPECdygfeblJ1IyOiEJwOB7ecH5216-6cCWeFqaSPGqI5TVmz/s320/Spirit%20Woman.png" width="214" /></a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hearing of the crowds that inevitably follow such a disturbing event, Rosita Ramirez, a transient with two children, comes to Lockleer Mountain to sell homemade tamales. She is befriended by Nate’s fiancé, Lou Shoemaker, owner of the Pooper Scooper sewer disposal truck. Rosita parks her old motorhome at the First Baptist Church and Lou aids her in acquiring employment at the local diner. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Soon, malicious gossip erupts about Rosita and the pastor. The church deacons are divided between ignoring unproven gossip, versus concern the gossip will divide the congregation and affect the future of the church. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">In addition to finding a killer, Sheriff Peabody and his deputies are now tasked with exposing the perpetrator of the gossip, or the pastor will be forced to leave. How can the Spirit Woman and her companions bring about a solution to the troubles that plague the rural community? </span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana;">Review </span></b></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">The small town of Lockleer Mountain is home for Lou, the now owner of the sewer management service, her husband-to-be Deputy Nate Darling, and her good friend, Judy. The day-to-day is moving along. Joe Walling is released from prison and return home to his two young daughters and his brother, Cyrus, who has been taking care of him. Joe wins the lottery big, an owl is spotted, Cyrus is killed, the lion is sighted, and Nate sees a woman with green dress walking through the trees. No one wants to admit to being superstitious or spooked, but the owl and the spirit woman foretell trouble, with the woman and the lion pairing up to help the town return to its equilibrium. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">The story is well-plotted and the characters and their interactions provide a feel for this small town and the effect these happenings and others have on the community, with ripple effects on the congregation of the local church. The story moves along at a steady with pace with a trade off of solutions and new problems that keep you guessing. This is one mystery, where I couldn't figure out the person behind the murder until the very end. An interesting and engaging cozy mystery. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">FTC Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book in the hopes that I would post an honest review. This has not affected the content of my review in any way. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CPWJH4FC" target="_blank">AMAZON</a></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>About the Author </b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Elaine Faber's short stories are published in magazines and multiple anthologies. She is an active member of Sisters in Crime, IElk Grove Wrters Guild, and Northern California Publishers and Authors. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Black Cat's Legacy, Elaine's debut fantasy cat-mystery novel, is the first in a series of four Cat Mysteries involving Thumper, who solves mysteries with the aid of his ancestors' memories. Black Cat narrates part of each story with his witty opinions of the inferior humans he lives with. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_QEjxuvhNC6X2drAh95UnmiLKbXshUINg5DHZWoWOcy0Qo9eSIUxU84ALLHsMhSSup7NdMNyCBNEuFJnPjdo-BybZlXgOp75z-w8VUUl3wCn860kkyUE4QRoQ9TIAzfMFcrJRlFBrP7fQfXupk2tP1eQKlQGA_iicWjCSbKoi-6v9WAvQlLIbDd2eMwfC/s450/Elaine%20Faber.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="450" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_QEjxuvhNC6X2drAh95UnmiLKbXshUINg5DHZWoWOcy0Qo9eSIUxU84ALLHsMhSSup7NdMNyCBNEuFJnPjdo-BybZlXgOp75z-w8VUUl3wCn860kkyUE4QRoQ9TIAzfMFcrJRlFBrP7fQfXupk2tP1eQKlQGA_iicWjCSbKoi-6v9WAvQlLIbDd2eMwfC/w242-h242/Elaine%20Faber.jpg" width="242" /></a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Four Mrs. Odboddy mysteries are set in Northern CA during WWII, humorous historical fiction that are both informative and funny. Mrs. Odboddy - Hometown Patriot is the first in Elaine's WWII humorous mystery series. Mrs. Odboddy fights the war from the home front, seeing conspiracies and spies around every corner. When Mrs. Roosevelt comes to town to attend a funeral, Agnes's fears become a reality and she must prove she is, indeed a hometown patriot. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Spirit Woman of Lockleer Mountain series highlights a legendary Native American spirit woman who aids a troubled town.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">All books are reader friendly without explicit sex, extreme violence or profanity. Elaine lives in Elk Grove, CA, with her husband. They currently share their home with two house cats. </span></div></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div>Christa Nardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11883393650796091231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075001348878433780.post-38150191736051722032024-03-04T23:30:00.000-08:002024-03-06T17:32:45.124-08:00Book Review: DOUBLE SCOOP OF MURDER (A Coffee & Cream Mystery) by Lena Gregrory<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitnMK-XHjpopp_ZqTF9MtNcth2W_5ygNVmH7QLLcBfbcBcIlbosgN-ieGJhwzl8JwdJ20l2UqzZyhrNRXG7fuOhyphenhyphenPAOJ_vo7H4gFJVq5gLjzmnzQpYqSwP_UlHJyMDe_MH68BbVST56m1lMxIiQwfuUL9E9xn8zbgo1zhxdP01uLLKUcTZov_s4SfBG8NK/s540/DOUBLE-SCOOP-OF-MURDER-BANNER-540.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="259" data-original-width="540" height="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitnMK-XHjpopp_ZqTF9MtNcth2W_5ygNVmH7QLLcBfbcBcIlbosgN-ieGJhwzl8JwdJ20l2UqzZyhrNRXG7fuOhyphenhyphenPAOJ_vo7H4gFJVq5gLjzmnzQpYqSwP_UlHJyMDe_MH68BbVST56m1lMxIiQwfuUL9E9xn8zbgo1zhxdP01uLLKUcTZov_s4SfBG8NK/w481-h231/DOUBLE-SCOOP-OF-MURDER-BANNER-540.jpg" width="481" /></a></div><div><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #404040; font-family: Inter, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 21.25px; text-align: center;" /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3u9vLPq"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Double Scoop of Murder (Coffee & Cream Café Mysteries)</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Cozy Mystery</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">3rd in Series</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Setting – New York</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Gemma Halliday Publishing (February 27, 2024)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Number of Pages 226</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Digital ASIN : B0CKV7QQB8</span></div><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199446051-double-scoop-of-murder" style="background: 0px 0px rgb(255, 255, 255); box-sizing: inherit; color: #1e73be; font-size: 21.25px; text-align: center; transition: color 0.2s ease 0s;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter wp-image-10339 size-full" data-attachment-id="10339" data-comments-opened="1" data-image-caption="" data-image-description="" data-image-meta="{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":""}" data-image-title="goodreads-badge-add-plus" data-large-file="https://www.escapewithdollycas.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/goodreads-badge-add-plus-d700d4d3e3c0b346066731ac07b7fe47.png" data-medium-file="https://www.escapewithdollycas.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/goodreads-badge-add-plus-d700d4d3e3c0b346066731ac07b7fe47.png" data-orig-file="https://www.escapewithdollycas.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/goodreads-badge-add-plus-d700d4d3e3c0b346066731ac07b7fe47.png" data-orig-size="130,41" data-permalink="https://www.escapewithdollycas.com/2013/06/05/cozy-wednesday-with-author-janet-bolin-giveaway-too/goodreads-badge-add-plus-d700d4d3e3c0b346066731ac07b7fe47/" decoding="async" height="41" loading="lazy" src="https://www.escapewithdollycas.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/goodreads-badge-add-plus-d700d4d3e3c0b346066731ac07b7fe47.png" style="border-style: none; box-sizing: inherit; clear: both; display: block; height: auto; isolation: isolate; margin-bottom: 1.5em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; max-width: 100%;" width="130" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>About the Book</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>From author Lena Gregory comes a hunt for more than just treasure… </i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Danika Delany is loving running her uncle’s old fashioned malt shop on eastern Long Island and putting her own modern spin on the treats they serve. Life is finally looking up for her! That is, until local billionaire Maxwell Crumbholtz dies and leaves his fortune in the form of a treasure hunt. Chaos descends on Watchogue, and Dani and the rest of the gang from the Coffee & Cream Café join the melee when they enter the contest, try to decipher the clues, and go in search of the treasure. </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1K-VKSyB5UnQ-gEW2Da9gTYR1R5acikzUH6fVt9uQAh3cZ9Nx5s9r59N4nYGPmzX3ZY-EYRlIb_ov7GpXcJCg-KxMOMPGgFMngj6xHUnjhoZwCpk367XkBl7X3HEGY26pKsdKYQBM1sHPZe4Xiubc4XRC_Dg4WvOuQaeP7KOgSZGbj3WH5LBAnJH3fQf-/s791/DOUBLE-SCOOP-OF-MURDER-COVER-3.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="791" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1K-VKSyB5UnQ-gEW2Da9gTYR1R5acikzUH6fVt9uQAh3cZ9Nx5s9r59N4nYGPmzX3ZY-EYRlIb_ov7GpXcJCg-KxMOMPGgFMngj6xHUnjhoZwCpk367XkBl7X3HEGY26pKsdKYQBM1sHPZe4Xiubc4XRC_Dg4WvOuQaeP7KOgSZGbj3WH5LBAnJH3fQf-/s320/DOUBLE-SCOOP-OF-MURDER-COVER-3.png" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">But Dani digs up more than she expected when she discovers a dead body buried instead of a treasure! To make matters worse, a witness claims to have seen Dani at the scene of the murder. Now, instead of a four-billion-dollar payday, Dani is on the hunt for a killer. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Book Review </b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Crumbholtz fortune is up for grabs with the winner of the treasure hunt to get it all. Between the brothers who thought they'd be rich and the promise of a relationship with Jake who doesn't want Dani involved in any more murders, she wants nothing to do with the treasure hunt. Her sister, and Eli have other ideas. Then as they follow clues, she's finds a dead body.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">This was a fun cozy, with well-developed characters, and enough twists and turns to keep my interest. The story moves along and the community has enough "personalities" to make it interesting. As expected from Gregory, she has all the components of a cozy mystery all wrapped up nicely. Although this is the third in the series, it was easily read as a stand alone. Now, to go back and read the others.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">FTC Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book in the hopes that I would post an honest review. This has not affected the content of my review in any way. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Purchase Links</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Double-Scoop-Murder-Coffee-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B0CKV7QQB8" target="_blank">Amazon</a> – <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/double-scoop-of-murder-lena-gregory/1144200494" target="_blank">B&N</a> – <a href="https://www.kobo.com/us/en/search?query=double+scoop+of+murder&fclanguages=en" target="_blank">Kobo</a></span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Coffee & Cream Cafe Mysteries</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Murder a la Mode</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Grounds for Murder</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Douple Scoop of Murder</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>About the Author</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW4daDqHpj0uDTnBG5B7Fv-3KWcqY6H0pSTDoWinIGmKFv4w_-S3LUBKUOBW-JF0pyMFjwqQkfm2WAHADY_6nnLJx2Nh7rOkmRxhrlx8MA23ItXoYN3zhGtDJGfA0ZwdHcdR_dpRqfODhC-IndF_FOWOVl0wIEaDYV_Jqr37nrBqGc-0iduC0904l7_KmL/s900/lena-gregory-portrait-768x900.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="768" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW4daDqHpj0uDTnBG5B7Fv-3KWcqY6H0pSTDoWinIGmKFv4w_-S3LUBKUOBW-JF0pyMFjwqQkfm2WAHADY_6nnLJx2Nh7rOkmRxhrlx8MA23ItXoYN3zhGtDJGfA0ZwdHcdR_dpRqfODhC-IndF_FOWOVl0wIEaDYV_Jqr37nrBqGc-0iduC0904l7_KmL/w226-h265/lena-gregory-portrait-768x900.jpg" width="226" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Lena Gregory is the author of the Bay Island Psychic Mysteries, which take place on a small island between the north and south forks of Long Island, New York, the All-Day Breakfast Café Mysteries, which are set on the outskirts of Florida’s Ocala National Forest, the Mini-Meadows Mysteries, set in a community of tiny homes in Central Florida, and the Coffee & Cream Café Mysteries, which take place in a small town on the south shore of eastern Long Island, New York. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Lena grew up in a small town on the south shore of eastern Long Island, but she recently traded in cold, damp, gray winters for the warmth and sunshine of central Florida, where she now lives with her husband, three kids, son-in-law, and four dogs. Her hobbies include spending time with family, reading, and walking. Her love for writing developed when her youngest son was born and didn’t sleep through the night. She works full-time as a writer and a freelance editor and is a member of Sisters in Crime. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Author Links </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://lenagregory.us12.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9765d0711ed4fab4fa31b16ac&id=49d42335d1" target="_blank">Newsletter</a> ~ <a href="http://www.lenagregory.com/" target="_blank">Website</a> ~ <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lena.gregory.986" target="_blank">Facebook</a> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/Lena.Gregory.Author/?fref=ts" target="_blank">Facebook Page</a> ~ <a href="https://twitter.com/LenaGregory03" target="_blank">Twitter/X</a> ~ <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14956514.Lena_Gregory?from_search=true" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> ~ <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/lenagregoryauth/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> </span></div><div><br /></div>
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About the Book </b></span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">With a call from her uncle, Italian restaurant co-owner and investigative journalist Izzie Di Sante is drawn into the recent murder of an English professor at a nearby college. Izzie is intrigued by the cryptic quotes mailed to the victim and puzzling circumstances. The victim's home has been broken into twice, with no apparent motive or theft, and the grieving widow fears she will be next. Izzie is determined to unearth the missing links and identify the killer. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">As Izzie delves deeper into the investigation she uncovers a tapestry of secrets reminiscent of the holes in Chloe's crumpets. Seems she's not only running short on restaurant supplies but also missing critical ingredients in Lashley's murder. Izzie is determined to unearth the missing link and identify the killer.
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Christa Nardi is an avid reader with her love of mysteries beginning with Nancy Drew and other teen mysteries. She’s shifted to more contemporary mystery, crime, and cozy mysteries over time. She has been a long time writer from short stories to mystery series. The second book in the Izzie Maroni Mysteries, <i>The Itch of Murder</i>, was a 2023 Reader's Favorite Sleuth Finalist.</span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Christa supports animal rescue and other efforts to help others. She is a member of Sisters in Crime. When not reading or writing, Christa enjoys travel and playing with her dogs and granddaughters.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">You can connect and keep up with Christa via:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/christa.nardi.5" target="_blank">Facebook</a> ~ <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Christa-Nardi/e/B00G8SBCKK" target="_blank">Amazon</a> ~ <a href="https://twitter.com/ChristaN7777" target="_blank">Twitter</a> (X) ~ <a href="https://www.bookbub.com/authors/christa-nardi" target="_blank">Bookbub</a> ~ <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7257539.Christa_Nardi" target="_blank">Goodreads</a></span></div><div><br /></div>
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*** </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you love witty dialogue, historical glamour, intrigue, and a fast-paced cozy mystery set in 1920s England, then you’ll adore Kitty Kildare’s unputdownable whodunits. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>CHARACTER GUEST POST </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Good day to you!
I’m Veronica Vale, and am adjusting to life following the Great War, doing more than my role as a telephone exchange operator suggests. But that’s a story for another time! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">1920s London is a fascinating place. Everyone is full of hope and joy, enterprise is everywhere, and there’s a buzz to this great city that has been missing for years. But there are still a few trials we all must endure. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">I’m a born and bred London girl who enjoys a simple life involving long walks with my rescue dog, Benji, and attending parties with my best friend, Ruby Smythe. But I somehow find myself embroiled in the most mysterious of cases. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">It’s partly due to my job as an obituary writer for my uncle’s newspaper, the London Times. I often find myself around the recently deceased, and sometimes, they didn’t go quietly into the good night. Some were given a bullet in the gut, a whack over the head, or shoved down a set of stone steps. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">And that won’t do! One thing I’m not afraid of is ensuring justice is done. Often to the frustration of the local police, and in particular, my sometimes nemesis, Inspector Jacob Templeton. He’s as handsome as he is stubborn, but I won’t let him stop me from ensuring wrongs are righted. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">My home in an up-and-coming part of London is rarely quiet. I live with my ailing mother, Edith Vale, and my voluntarily housebound younger brother, Matthew. I tried to convince them to move to somewhere smaller and more practical, but they won’t hear of it. And to be honest, I don’t want to leave the place, even though it costs a small fortune to heat. We use the extra rooms to take in foster animals. There are many abandoned or lost animals looking for homes following the Great War. People who lost everything or were bombed out were unable to look after their precious animals, so I stepped in. I’m happy to say it’s a passion of mine. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Between my work at the newspaper, busy social life thanks to Ruby, keeping an eye on my eccentric family, my volunteer work at the dogs’ home, and my sleuthing activities, I rarely have a moment’s peace. But I wouldn’t have it any other way. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">If you wish to step back in time and enjoy the delights of postwar London, explore the surprises and mysteries hiding behind some of the grandest front doors, and help me ensure the police know what they’re doing, then you’d be most welcome to join me in my latest adventure. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Now, I must fly. I’m treating Ruby to an afternoon tea at the Ritz!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Yours truly,
Veronica Vale
</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Purchase Links</b> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Death-Fireside-Inn-Historical-Investigates-ebook/dp/B0CL2HDFSM" target="_blank">Amazon US</a> ~ <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CL2HDFSM" target="_blank">Amazon UK</a> ~ <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CL2HDFSM" target="_blank">Amazon CA</a> ~ <a href="https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CL2HDFSM" target="_blank">Amazon AU</a> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>ABOUT THE AUTHOR</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGYGFRPGdTnf8RiHpWzbeFf9L_Zk4nAfLOzIKajvGBtCmck3bVrZiEJiEqNNfZ_OzcBsHs6FzkY25c-6abCZSpcBgvjNzTQ6mvwuOonfFUiW0h86ZmxCV1TdxMoXq5J6moj44KgVtqHa-Z8fcWZwcJjVADZ7OkVuPQp2LGcQgE2Qr8kSYuZQWBwvZ8O0w1/s364/Ruby-VV-sidekick.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="364" data-original-width="364" height="187" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGYGFRPGdTnf8RiHpWzbeFf9L_Zk4nAfLOzIKajvGBtCmck3bVrZiEJiEqNNfZ_OzcBsHs6FzkY25c-6abCZSpcBgvjNzTQ6mvwuOonfFUiW0h86ZmxCV1TdxMoXq5J6moj44KgVtqHa-Z8fcWZwcJjVADZ7OkVuPQp2LGcQgE2Qr8kSYuZQWBwvZ8O0w1/w187-h187/Ruby-VV-sidekick.png" width="187" /></a></div>Immerse yourself into Kitty Kildare‘s cleverly woven historical British mysteries. Follow the mystery in the Veronica Vale Investigates series and enjoy the dazzle and delights of 1920s England. Kitty is a not-so-secret pen name of established cozy mystery author K.E. O’Connor, who decided she wanted to time travel rather than cast spells! Enjoy the twists and turns. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Author Links </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://www.kittykildare.com" target="_blank">Webpage</a> ~
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Alderson<p style="text-align: right;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi1mKj_CRYPSXj5KT5qcHjK2egh4gdSs98mjSbPV3JR0zcZCO3zO57vf2k3cwqY13DvIOvwCZRxLTkGLJT5unYe54n_0vsMHSd93unTck7V31vMM1Jk-ml-dv3idhDWedluzcVAy6o7XX86LdD4Sp9xABWzRuRYagi2EdH0rBgPaQgjteY_VoSG49KzTy0i" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="654" data-original-width="436" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi1mKj_CRYPSXj5KT5qcHjK2egh4gdSs98mjSbPV3JR0zcZCO3zO57vf2k3cwqY13DvIOvwCZRxLTkGLJT5unYe54n_0vsMHSd93unTck7V31vMM1Jk-ml-dv3idhDWedluzcVAy6o7XX86LdD4Sp9xABWzRuRYagi2EdH0rBgPaQgjteY_VoSG49KzTy0i=w183-h275" width="183" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>About the Book</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div>Carmen De Luca, an intrepid art sleuth with a passion for recovering lost masterpieces, is thrilled to be in Luxembourg chasing down another lead. Yet her keen eye for detail is put to the test when she gets wind of a devious plan to transport stolen masterpieces through Europe's free ports. </span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">When the trail leads to Italy, Carmen discovers that smuggling is just the tip of the brush, and someone is determined to silence anyone who gets too close to the truth. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Will Carmen outsmart the cunning criminals and expose the murderer before she’s painted out of the picture—permanently? Find out in Forgeries and Fatalities, book three of the Carmen De Luca Art Sleuth Mysteries! </span><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Carmen De Luca Art Sleuth Mysteries</b>: </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Collecting Can Be Murder </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">A Statue To Die For </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Forgeries and Fatalities </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">A Killer Inheritance </span></div><div><b><span style="font-family: verdana;">Review</span> </b></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Carmen's latest assignment has an interesting twist. She's attending an art auction - by invitation only - to see if the auction is a front for an art smuggling operation. The host/artist doesn't hide the fact that he recreates other artist's works. He signs them with his name. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Carmen hits a few roadblocks right away. Her usual partner, Lady Sophie, and the one who gets the invitation is still laid up. Carmen's best friend Rhonda fit in fine on a previous job, but Rhonda's exuberant personality almost results in them both being kicked out. Lady Sophie, jealous of Rhonda, shows up as well, in a wheel chair. She wants Rhonda gone. Not able to keep either Lady Sophie or Rhonda under control, Carmen's on her own to find the connection - if there is one - to auctioning off his copies and art smuggling.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">I've read and enjoyed the first two in the series, and this one did not disappoint. Although part of a series, each book is a different adventure in art history, art theft, and art smuggling. The personalities of Carmen, Lady Sophie, and Rhonda add to the tension, along with the errant interpol hottie. Readers of cozy mysteries will enjoy this book - actually the whole series. Book 4 is available on pre-order. I can't wait.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">FTC Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book in the hopes that I would post an honest review. This has not affected the content of my review in any way. <br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Forgeries-Fatalities-Carmen-Sleuth-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B0C5JYM1Q4" target="_blank">AMAZON</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>About the Author</b> (From Amazon)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Jennifer S. Alderson was born in San Francisco, grew up in Seattle, and currently lives in Amsterdam. After traveling extensively around Asia, Oceania, and Central America, she lived in Darwin, Australia, before finally settling in the Netherlands. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjF_33USNDcUe-0IBJrhnlIE5r7CwcGF9Ipg7fvk0QugZPtvvFKvOGFwG505L76ijMDAG8PwGD_bR_Yg0-FL4rnB6VD0jOq_i0BOziaMgX0GiqlhTSj9SvivKrnnRh_WJBvG7xi8TTppr6lYgArpoIvCsi6TCkKm0Bq170LTtggcyzmkFbB2wxu8hFuZJi/s594/Alderson.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="594" data-original-width="594" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjF_33USNDcUe-0IBJrhnlIE5r7CwcGF9Ipg7fvk0QugZPtvvFKvOGFwG505L76ijMDAG8PwGD_bR_Yg0-FL4rnB6VD0jOq_i0BOziaMgX0GiqlhTSj9SvivKrnnRh_WJBvG7xi8TTppr6lYgArpoIvCsi6TCkKm0Bq170LTtggcyzmkFbB2wxu8hFuZJi/w196-h196/Alderson.jpg" width="196" /></a></div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">J</span><span style="font-family: verdana;">ennifer’s love of travel, art, and culture inspires her award-winning Zelda Richardson Mystery series, her Travel Can Be Murder Cozy Mysteries, and her Carmen De Luca Art Sleuth Mysteries. Her background in journalism, multimedia development, and art history enriches her novels. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">When not writing, she can be found perusing a museum, biking around Amsterdam, or enjoying a coffee along the canal while planning her next research trip.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="hhttps://books.bookfunnel.com/fillyourkindlemysteries/ce0qyq0l8a" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="340" data-original-width="1000" height="143" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJVe4UdoAfYL3sxa6hBE3X5waYWUOJZoEIx2my59GohQid-Z4GgMqbISzbZy6l2p4VBzjqzF0hfC5XAkUXzpH2qxlbQlH5OBpshWJb4Inz9R5DZ2BK1RskP7IaO73jOQCbOTB7h3wELfSpXttCMrvHE8MgQDlsEKV0F5XNx9vyLfLegf2nyC_bOQ4reryf/w421-h143/fill%20your%20kindle.jpeg" width="421" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div>Christa Nardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11883393650796091231noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075001348878433780.post-80616620625929329852024-01-10T23:30:00.000-08:002024-01-10T23:30:00.148-08:00Book Review: THE FAMILY MAN - A Rosedale Investigations Mystery by Lynn Farrell<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9_1MEcc_FG4bFwwcvF9YTqnjm8tYgx4RI5QPYqtzr4UafFoo0ANDC7jGk-hGvCCq_IYCyTrcINbh_1QLln3vjWdTr7DmZ5BvWHish94_kAsntcjQVD-8E6IT1Uq-hp6uyJyOKvbCj5fI5fWMGWoZLqeLlri0FPozzL7JoyWp_RiXgztY90h463Y2_8MW7/s542/THE-FAMILY-MAN-BANNER-540.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="259" data-original-width="542" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9_1MEcc_FG4bFwwcvF9YTqnjm8tYgx4RI5QPYqtzr4UafFoo0ANDC7jGk-hGvCCq_IYCyTrcINbh_1QLln3vjWdTr7DmZ5BvWHish94_kAsntcjQVD-8E6IT1Uq-hp6uyJyOKvbCj5fI5fWMGWoZLqeLlri0FPozzL7JoyWp_RiXgztY90h463Y2_8MW7/w447-h214/THE-FAMILY-MAN-BANNER-540.jpg" width="447" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>The Family Man (Rosedale Investigations) </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Cozy Mystery </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">4th in Series </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Setting – Tennessee </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Camel Press (January 9, 2024) </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>About the Book</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">A woman approaches Rosedale Investigations to report her husband missing. Then another woman arrives to report her husband is missing. When the team sees the photographs of James Browning, they realize it’s the same guy; they have a bigamist on their hands. Detective Wayne Nichols locates Browning’s car at the local airport and learns the man’s been subpoenaed to provide evidence in the trial of a decade-old murder of a police officer-a shooting Browning witnessed. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">A second client, Hilary Broadchurch-Miller believes her brother, Grant, is being blackmailed by Aimee, his yoga instructor. He had earlier pledged to cover the cost of sending Hilary’s sons to college and she’s afraid he might renege on that promise. When Billy Jo interviews Aimee, she denies having an affair and is shocked when accused of blackmail. However, when Billy Jo checks the Venmo app, she discovers Grant has been giving Aimee money for two months. Something is definitely going on.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdbcM2AaQDT_G-G9smeegeWt_Gfvq32u6mIDnEuXoHiC5LJt-O4qYwyDG0TcNk6YHwV6RNVydrq5STgx1izA7PLZZH-ZjNWhvuCaHZ0Qf2tabFfYPKZbwn-s4R7y7fDDOKd3Rv0eAgSjBpJKZM5H0JUeZWaLlvUJz_si4NqlwmyyVdRctB5CvC3GLhTj1T/s445/THE-FAMILY-MAN-COVER.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="445" data-original-width="288" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdbcM2AaQDT_G-G9smeegeWt_Gfvq32u6mIDnEuXoHiC5LJt-O4qYwyDG0TcNk6YHwV6RNVydrq5STgx1izA7PLZZH-ZjNWhvuCaHZ0Qf2tabFfYPKZbwn-s4R7y7fDDOKd3Rv0eAgSjBpJKZM5H0JUeZWaLlvUJz_si4NqlwmyyVdRctB5CvC3GLhTj1T/s320/THE-FAMILY-MAN-COVER.jpg" width="207" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">This one is a page-turner with two wives who don’t know about each other, a man who may or may not have a daughter, and a final 4th of July party where all the strands of the tale come together. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Review </b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Rosedale Investigations is quite busy with multiple changes coming for those who follow the series. The focus, however, is on the two wives - one with a little boy, and one with a teen-aged daughter. After witnessing a crime, James Browning left his common law wife and daughter and moved. At the funeral of a cousin, he met the widow and her toddler son and they got married. Now, both families live in the same town and he's disappeared. Billy-Jo, Dori, and Wayne chase multiple leads to find him.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">At the same time, Billy-Jo, still hoping to become partner, pursues the potential blackmail scheme or surprise daughter of Grant. Along with trying to establish possible paternity, Billy-Jo still has questions about how long it took PD to find her when he'd promised to take care of her. That's a third mystery that is revealed. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Family Man is an easy read with interesting mysteries, a diverse smattering of characters, and a plot that includes the members of Rosedale Investigations as well as their clients. The pace is steady and it can be read as a stand-alone - this is my first in the series - although The Family Man is the fourth. Still, I think it's always best to start at the beginning. If you like a cozy mystery with heartfelt moments, you'll enjoy this book.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">FTC Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book in the hopes that I would post an honest review. This has not affected the content of my review in any way. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>About the Author</b> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9XqydcuWzDcAVBwc3UZiIXIC20eiidhax1epECPZCMDYphv0cUAIaaJzkY-gMoL_Kj3sDDxFAooOOc8yiPzNF7OY7zBF9gBpC3XKQ8etPz3rYTjx_ABV3ZCdrSvjkZ4RtIvsyxlRJlgZFfG1PkKPnCTD3K7w8PZQUk_IwV5w1nDYsD8ygSRrMugANccmO/s383/LYN-FARRELL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="383" data-original-width="255" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9XqydcuWzDcAVBwc3UZiIXIC20eiidhax1epECPZCMDYphv0cUAIaaJzkY-gMoL_Kj3sDDxFAooOOc8yiPzNF7OY7zBF9gBpC3XKQ8etPz3rYTjx_ABV3ZCdrSvjkZ4RtIvsyxlRJlgZFfG1PkKPnCTD3K7w8PZQUk_IwV5w1nDYsD8ygSRrMugANccmO/w166-h250/LYN-FARRELL.jpg" width="166" /></a></div>Lyn Farrell is the pen name of Lynda Farquhar the author of the Mae December Mystery series as well as the Rosedale Investigations series. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">She is a former Michigan State University professor in the College of Human Medicine, a mother, and a grandmother. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">She loves playing with her Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and is always on the lookout for her family artist grandfather’s (Eugene Iverd) paintings. He was a Saturday Evening Post cover artist. </span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Author Links </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.lynfarrell.com/" target="_blank">Webpage</a> ~
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For the most part, family and friends are in good health. Along with friends, my husband and I cruised to and through the first lock of the Panama Canal and later cruised Greece, Italy, and Malta. My husband and I visited family and friends in Virginia after not seeing them in 10 years. I met up with colleagues I hadn't seen in a while at conferences in Texas, and traveled to San Diego for Bouchercon. Most recently, we celebrated Thanksgiving in Nashville.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">One thing, my husband and I have learned, with the passing of friends our age or younger, is that we don't want to procrastinate. I'm not a resolution maker, but we are working on our "bucket list" and planning more trips with family and friends in 2024. That includes Europe and Scandinavia, as well trips to the northeast and southeast to see friends and family. A return trip to Nashville, both for Killer Nashville and Bouchercon, is penciled in as well.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Of course, I hope to read more, post more book reviews, write more books, and interact with readers and other authors all year long. Stay tuned!</span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Christa Nardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11883393650796091231noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075001348878433780.post-10947708158584452872023-12-12T23:30:00.000-08:002023-12-12T23:30:00.131-08:00Spotlight on Christmas: THE CHRISTMAS CONUNDRUM - A Liz Adams Mystery by Stacy Wilder<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxypGzfbGCUpoFo8evSbQkf8bKEqgBugwhxDjigUsweVsbgK75fiD2IlxKWWDMAs7YGDtS1lsA6Md4gl8cJ0cNg44MT-yvXxz9JXiJ4LvOK2Zuouvy0Y7zKHDlb0mk6DEyzlnyKrbIlji1vr5s7vVBTez9zxu9UM9DIfArZxN41MkbrQumAPeQARHGZ7Gl/s539/CHRISTMAS-CONUNDRUM-BANNER-540.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="258" data-original-width="539" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxypGzfbGCUpoFo8evSbQkf8bKEqgBugwhxDjigUsweVsbgK75fiD2IlxKWWDMAs7YGDtS1lsA6Md4gl8cJ0cNg44MT-yvXxz9JXiJ4LvOK2Zuouvy0Y7zKHDlb0mk6DEyzlnyKrbIlji1vr5s7vVBTez9zxu9UM9DIfArZxN41MkbrQumAPeQARHGZ7Gl/w498-h238/CHRISTMAS-CONUNDRUM-BANNER-540.jpg" width="498" /></a></div></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">A Christmas Conundrum: A Liz Adams Mystery </div></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Cozy Mystery</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">3rd in Series</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Wolf Hawk Press </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>About the Book:</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Nancy Drew meets <i>How the Grinch Stole Christmas </i>in this delightful cozy mystery set in Charleston, SC. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Who’s stealing the holiday decorations? They’re disappearing like Christmas cookies from PeggyLou Designs, and Lou’s newly launched event planning service is in trouble. He implores his neighbor and friend, Private Investigator Liz Adams, to bring the thief to justice. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivBykcowEmG8cTeZ2S3-0hRZCU4IT-Xoh6V0hpHJP6hYFi9jzxen7xDc01_KGZbntrMwokeVu5zLkk9_ytUjoiLq6GhKegljTiZlUBipKlh7Gajg34opUawS1Z04tMyra-HVlFgCZJQARPzX-KhSWPAYM50fO-ZMrJUWJtGrt8ROwIemkw97WBN5Gau015/s797/A-CHRISTMAS-CONUNDRUM-COVER-3%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="797" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivBykcowEmG8cTeZ2S3-0hRZCU4IT-Xoh6V0hpHJP6hYFi9jzxen7xDc01_KGZbntrMwokeVu5zLkk9_ytUjoiLq6GhKegljTiZlUBipKlh7Gajg34opUawS1Z04tMyra-HVlFgCZJQARPzX-KhSWPAYM50fO-ZMrJUWJtGrt8ROwIemkw97WBN5Gau015/w320-h241/A-CHRISTMAS-CONUNDRUM-COVER-3%20copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">The clock is ticking. It’s only ten days until the mayor’s big holiday celebration. The party that will make or break Lou’s business. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Liz’s mom, Babs, steps in to help, and the investigation becomes complicated. Suddenly the holidays are not all mistletoe and merriment when Bab’s life is threatened. Will Liz and her lie-detecting Labrador retriever, Duke, discover the perpetrator before it’s too late? </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Experience Charleston in the city’s full Christmas glory in this fun fast-paced holiday story. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Purchase Links: </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Conundrum-Liz-Adams-Mystery-ebook/dp/B0CKQ7GZWC" target="_blank">Amazon E-book</a> ~ <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Conundrum-Liz-Adams-Mystery/dp/B0CKVQ6P9S" target="_blank">Amazon Paperback</a> ~ <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Conundrum-Liz-Adams-Mystery/dp/B0CKW5BR59" target="_blank">Amazon Hardback</a> <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144233148" target="_blank">Barnes and Noble</a> ~ <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/a-christmas-conundrum-stacy-wilder/20708546?ean=9798985426670" target="_blank">Bookshop.org</a> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>About the Author:</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2RToGSAv6ERpklb3ri1yrKAP_1YB-FkMZbiMVNB-8AvWog518A0lQCqlpUM9_2ISsPibOrMXqv6XCZAYKHaD1jtsg2jFDYiy5q48RsgMk8tOmVy6X8u9NnZF5EyCQNWlealZwz8oE1N1ltqbs6wqVE23AbONGYjSupafpX8BLY63V4_gn_XiMW7x1e-IL/s960/Stgacy.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="768" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2RToGSAv6ERpklb3ri1yrKAP_1YB-FkMZbiMVNB-8AvWog518A0lQCqlpUM9_2ISsPibOrMXqv6XCZAYKHaD1jtsg2jFDYiy5q48RsgMk8tOmVy6X8u9NnZF5EyCQNWlealZwz8oE1N1ltqbs6wqVE23AbONGYjSupafpX8BLY63V4_gn_XiMW7x1e-IL/w160-h200/Stgacy.jpeg" width="160" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Stacy Wilder has traveled to six out of seven continents Books have shaped her life and her travels. Her love of mysteries began with Nancy Drew.
A Christmas Conundrum is the third book in the riveting Liz Adams Mystery series. In addition to mysteries, Stacy writes children’s stories, short stories, and poetry. She and her husband live in Houston, Texas, with a totally spoiled Labrador retriever, Eve. </span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Author Links: </b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://www.storystacy.com" target="_blank">Website</a> ~
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The Seattle art world is rocked after Lisa, a prominent gallery owner, is found dead during the evening's festivities. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="736" data-original-width="490" height="322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJK1tXtPULyGLBxeRLLE1kQJRs76fceZjHLndGcPtK3-5WKGj4EG28ez5Oc0vF_dNH4o4kJWOZK5GWJoWObZMIygofJGnTfzJnnd3SVgpPyXCCO9vBol0gIIf03iQ1COxh2fona8jVf5zNV4yDsmsjSaogzH_sOoLTYD-nbx8NJ00Mxvigy2fjIWv4H87p/w214-h322/Bainbridge.jpg" width="214" /></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">With whispers of suspicion tainting her reputation, DeeDee has more than her livelihood at stake; she's also racing against time to clear her name. Teaming up with Jake, a savvy private investigator she's grown close to, and her loyal husky, Balto, DeeDee dives into a world of intrigue and danger. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Book Review </b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">DeeDee returns to Bainbridge Island following a divorce, decides to start a catering company as part of her new life. She no sooner gets started and she's hired to cater a dinner for Marlene Palmer, who DeeDee knew from working at a docent at the art museum. Everyone loves the food, only someone murders one of the guests. The first suggested cause of death is the food, and DeeDee is sure her new business is in danger. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Add in Jake, the attractive PI who sells her a husky trained to be a guard dog, and DeeDee is determined to find the killer and clear any concerns about her catering. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">This was an enjoyable read with a host of suspects. DeeDee is likable, a little naive, and down to earth. Jake is also likable and predictable, especially when DeeDee doesn't seem to think she could be in danger. Both characters are well-developed as are the main suspects, DeeDee's sister, Roz, and Balto with his rabbit. Murder on Bainbridge Island is the first in the Northwest Cozy Mysteries. If you like cozy mysteries, dogs, and food, and haven't discovered this series yet, I recommend it.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XJFPBB2" target="_blank">AMAZON</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>The Northwest Cozy Mystery Series</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Murder on Bainbridge Island, </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Murder in Whistler, </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Murder in Seattle, Murder after Midnight,
Murder at Le Bijou Bistro, Murder at the Gallery, Murder at the Waterfront, Murder and Food Porn, Murder in the Cayman Islands, Murder in Chicago, The Final Curtain Call, Murder at the Manor, Murder in Vancouver, Murder on the Train, Murder after Dinner, The Troubled Tycoon, Murder in Portland, Confusion at the Convention, A Murderous Opening, The Missing Husband, Too Good To Be True, Murder on the Rooftop, Voices From The Past, The Final Farewell </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>About the Author </b>(from Amazon)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">USA Today Bestselling Author and Amazon All-Star, Dianne Harman, draws her stories and characters from a diverse business and personal background. She owned a national antique and art appraisal business for many years, left that industry, and opened two yoga centers where she taught yoga and certified yoga instructors. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6YiuXajXK08pyysb92itCdSQm1dro-0LGGgDXsgDff1_5UPa6o51Pi8PBP0JWSUup78WMeEPJTK_R2XaCZnzEsKs-WBPu0I_TVAJNgFi5PK6Yo10BSMWM1HVLpJdU-f_aidDhe7Mpc8cnmM5qBWLu87kFSujKpJ6QCt4hrresOU9T96hYRcMYFcljh8oO/s600/Dianne.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6YiuXajXK08pyysb92itCdSQm1dro-0LGGgDXsgDff1_5UPa6o51Pi8PBP0JWSUup78WMeEPJTK_R2XaCZnzEsKs-WBPu0I_TVAJNgFi5PK6Yo10BSMWM1HVLpJdU-f_aidDhe7Mpc8cnmM5qBWLu87kFSujKpJ6QCt4hrresOU9T96hYRcMYFcljh8oO/s320/Dianne.jpg" /></a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">She's traveled extensively throughout the world and loves nothing more than cooking with her husband, Tom, and playing with their boxer dog, Kelly.
Being a dog lover and having attended numerous cooking schools, she couldn't resist writing about food and dogs. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">She’s the author of several cozy mystery series: Cedar Bay, Liz Lucas, High Desert, Midwest, Cottonwood Springs, and Chef Dani Rosetti. Most of these books contains recipes from her travels.
She is also the author of the award-winning suspenseful Coyote Series, Midlife Journey Series, Holly Lewis Mystery Series, Miranda Riley Paranormal Cozy Mystery Series, and the Maria Rodriguez Mystery Series.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">To get your free books from Dianne, just cut and paste: http://ow.ly/wgVG304NU9N Enjoy! </span></div>Christa Nardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11883393650796091231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075001348878433780.post-85736292234570951772023-11-22T23:30:00.000-08:002023-11-22T23:30:00.150-08:00Giving Thanks<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6uh63FpDUWF-c0B4_Rf-l-tTn5gY4gXHN_fArZhaUV3nSK9XhrTPWgbDUu8902yy_ZaZwaqRbn-HtflKBu5h1veMiPaSeYoyKHe7mXnKuw6cBSuq31c2mlIs7vfyuKF_tzFqi4F9YK9oF1ho2LCdczXksY7zol8h4B521v781uS5StRUd6HSIbZr3KV61/s640/pumpkins-4572707_640.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="379" data-original-width="640" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6uh63FpDUWF-c0B4_Rf-l-tTn5gY4gXHN_fArZhaUV3nSK9XhrTPWgbDUu8902yy_ZaZwaqRbn-HtflKBu5h1veMiPaSeYoyKHe7mXnKuw6cBSuq31c2mlIs7vfyuKF_tzFqi4F9YK9oF1ho2LCdczXksY7zol8h4B521v781uS5StRUd6HSIbZr3KV61/w377-h244/pumpkins-4572707_640.jpg" width="377" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate. In today's world with much stress and negative media, demonstrations, and such, it may be more important to give thanks for the positives in our lives, not just today, but every day. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Each day, I'm thankful for my good health and the good health of most of my family, friends, and colleagues. Thankful that those who have been ill or injured are healing. I have a roof over my head and food on my table. I have people who make me feel valued and respected. I'm glad I'm able to help others. On the lighter side, I'm thankful for authors who write stories that allow me to escape from the stressors of the day.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What are you thankful for?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p>Christa Nardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11883393650796091231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075001348878433780.post-31221572046716650252023-11-20T23:30:00.000-08:002023-11-20T23:30:00.163-08:00Book Review: A Felonious Finale (Owl's Nest Mysteries #4) by C. S. McDonald<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV_wm4Hp6Uc87c0D_khyphenhyphenfx81ZvOhhmofzNfeeku4GtlQcRAiHYXsIQGNBdawF7oodEOQI4isovNl956sfCIyIUjCexmvRsrgO6N5NpgjRgOol-gH5gACLjKaZ-KtsddDTRln5EQ97JXZ2m0gBrkmIhmbeY6TgC88g4xhSZ2Eb_hZMKoi5Xc9zauEkIqG9W/s2700/A%20FELONIOUS%20FINALE%20BOOK%20COVER.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2700" data-original-width="1800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV_wm4Hp6Uc87c0D_khyphenhyphenfx81ZvOhhmofzNfeeku4GtlQcRAiHYXsIQGNBdawF7oodEOQI4isovNl956sfCIyIUjCexmvRsrgO6N5NpgjRgOol-gH5gACLjKaZ-KtsddDTRln5EQ97JXZ2m0gBrkmIhmbeY6TgC88g4xhSZ2Eb_hZMKoi5Xc9zauEkIqG9W/w426-h640/A%20FELONIOUS%20FINALE%20BOOK%20COVER.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div><strong style="background-color: white; color: #515151; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></strong></div><div style="font-weight: bold; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: verdana;">Book Details</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Book Title: A FELONIOUS FINALE (The Owl's Nest Mysteries)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Author: C.S. McDonald</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Category: Adult Fiction, 268 pages</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Genre: Cozy Mystery</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Publisher: McWriter Books</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Release Date: April 2023</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Content Rating: G</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">C.S. McDonald's books are appropriate for YA readers as well as adults - no bad language or sexual content.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Book Description:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Alexa Owl has one burning question: Who killed Bobby Starr?</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Out of the blue that ornery angel, Detective Bobby Starr, shows up at The Owl’s Nest Couturier Shoppe. Much to Alexa Owl’s surprise, Bobby doesn’t need her help. Rather, he’s brought along someone else who wants to qualify for Saint Peter’s Guardian Angel Squad. Saint Pete has delegated this new inductee to solve a murder to get into the group, and it’s a doozie: Who killed Detective</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> Bobby Starr? How can Alexa turn this assignment down?</span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Back in the 60s, Bobby’s fifth wife, Katherine was a diva in a community operetta company. During a performance of The Merry Widow, Bobby was forced to stand-in for a member of the chorus who fell ill. Only, Bobby’s first performance would be his last! The suspects are hitting all the notes as this mystery comes to crescendo!</div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><b>Review:</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Welcome to Owl's Nest and the Saint Peter's Guardian Angel squad. When Bobby shows up in Owl's nest, Alexa figures he needs some favor. Only, it's more than that. He's brought along Detective Slater (not the current day one she's involved with, Cliff), who wants to join the squad. Only St. Pete's requirement is that he solve Bobby's murder and Alexa is to help him.</div></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Not as simple as it may sound. This entails time travel for Alexa and Slater back to when Bobby was murdered and replaying the Merry Widow when Bobby took on a small part because the person who should have been there wasn't (because he was also murdered). Alexa takes on a role in the Merry Widow to cover inside; the detective covers outside. A twist occurs when the current day Detective Cliff Slater is assigned both cold cases to investigate. Of course that leaves Alexa dealing with both detective Slaters.</div></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;">McDonald weaves in murder, humor, time travel, opera, and romance in the plot of this story. The characters of Owl's Nest are well developed with Alexa's role the most interesting of all. The story moves at a steady pace with the renactment of the Merry Widow with Alexa playing a part providing all the background. While others are solving a murder, Bobby has his own part to play, adding a level of complexity.</div></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;">This is the fourth in the Owl's Nest Mysteries, but is easily read as a stand alone mystery. That said, as with any series, it is best to start at the beginning (see below). Cozy mystery readers will surely resonate all this story offers.</div></span></div><div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;">FTC Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book. This has not affected my review in any way.</div></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><br /><div class="paragraph" style="line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px auto 1em; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Buy the Book:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3PKl9ys">Amazon</a><a href="https://amzn.to/3PKl9ys"> </a>~ <a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/A-Felonious-Finale-Audiobook/B0CL7YXVTD">Audible</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.bookbub.com/books/a-felonious-finale-the-owl-s-nest-mysteries-by-c-s-mcdonald." target="_blank"><span style="font-family: verdana;">BookBu</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><u>b</u></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">__________________________________________________</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Enjoy These Other Owl's Nest Mysteries:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Book Details:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhru9IfZskU_5Os1ZqM_Ax5YQUUERYjJf1e1DTVHPO7748m5zerP78utQ2cuIalkI-tEb2FoHqT0UOkLaxldNe6tiSaHdDjM8ovPBykqFF9g-_sTHhnlISMWbgvR43GxpaZm9k4Dp3zpkV7ymMfcyGwhZkZs2O7j_v23xM29-6rqkfSMepXQoBwyuEjyvFH/s500/51KYwFj4XKL.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="333" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhru9IfZskU_5Os1ZqM_Ax5YQUUERYjJf1e1DTVHPO7748m5zerP78utQ2cuIalkI-tEb2FoHqT0UOkLaxldNe6tiSaHdDjM8ovPBykqFF9g-_sTHhnlISMWbgvR43GxpaZm9k4Dp3zpkV7ymMfcyGwhZkZs2O7j_v23xM29-6rqkfSMepXQoBwyuEjyvFH/s320/51KYwFj4XKL.jpg" width="213" /></a></div>Book Title: Back to the Burgh and Beyond (The Owl's Nest Mysteries, Book 1)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Author: C.S. McDonald</div><div style="text-align: center;">Category: Adult Fiction, 208 pages</div><div style="text-align: center;">Run Time: 5 hours, 59 minutes</div><div style="text-align: center;">Genre: Cozy Mystery</div><div style="text-align: center;">Publisher: McWriter Books</div><div style="text-align: center;">Release date: Sep 10, 2020</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Book Description:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Meet Alexa Owl. She's returned home to Pittsburgh after a divorce to start a new life and a new business, The Owl’s Nest Couturier Shoppe. Much to her surprise, she's getting more than she ever bargained for: Detective Bobby Starr, and he's no ordinary sleuth. Bobby is an angel who's returned to Earth in hopes of earning his way into the Guardian Angel Squad. </div></span></div><div class="paragraph" style="line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px auto 1em; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">He's been sent by none other than Saint Pete to acquire Alexa’s help to solve three cold case murders he left behind. Except, here’s the catch: he’s only been allotted four days to solve the first case! How in heaven’s name is she supposed to do that? Alexa is a professional seamstress—not a detective. Bobby insists the only way to solve the first case is to return to 1953, and Alexa’s not in love with that idea at all!</span></div><div class="paragraph" style="line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px auto 1em; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px;"><div style="font-family: verdana; text-align: center;">Buy the Book:</div><div style="font-family: verdana; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/Back-to-the-Burgh-and-Beyond-Audiobook/B08R5RX6H7">Audible</a></div><div style="font-family: verdana; text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3PlZ1ah">Amazon</a> ~ <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/back-to-the-burgh-and-beyond-cs-mcdonald/1137646329">B&N</a></div><div style="font-family: verdana; text-align: center;">Add to <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55293054-back-to-the-burgh-and-beyond">Goodreads</a></div><div style="font-family: verdana; text-align: center;">__________________________________________________</div></div><div class="paragraph" style="line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px auto 1em; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px;"><span style="clear: right; float: right; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><div style="text-align: right;"><div style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFiAA63cbDOIuHBijbuMuEDJi7os4OAUoy6S0DgK_gzYF8kMSHCWH5fQ_aWIsthUa-aIFAIINnXk_4g13pZ0wdI__sGzp5U4ovEB6Q4NCPPoKE1SF6JH3FNoETmA1aaJ-7qv_OdQ_D6S7OwdMkuXG46-MAVGelWuUZAivBQtO84HvU9Dx-GY9sa-5XI_Wg/s320/OWL-MaxedOut_Kindle%20(1).jpg" style="text-align: right;" /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Book Details:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Book Title: Maxed Out (The Owl's Nest Mysteries)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Author: C.S. McDonald</div><div style="text-align: center;">Category: Adult Fiction, 184 pages</div><div style="text-align: center;">Length: 5 hours, 32 minutes</div><div style="text-align: center;">Genre: Cozy Mystery</div><div style="text-align: center;">Publisher: McWriter Books</div><div style="text-align: center;">Release date: April 2021</div><br /><b>Book Description:</b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The Owl’s Nest Couturier Shoppe is a huge success! Business is booming and Alexa Owl’s love life is heating up. Yet much to the seamstress’s dismay, Detective Bobby Starr is suddenly back again! Bobby isn’t your everyday gumshoe. Rather, he’s an angel who’s trying to earn a place in Saint Peter’s Guardian Angel Squad. He’s required to solve murders he had left unsettled from when he walked the earth in order to be accepted into this prestigious group. </div></span><span style="clear: right; float: right; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Buy the Book</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3JB3JiZ" style="font-family: verdana;">Amazon</a><span style="font-family: verdana;"> ~ </span><a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/maxed-out-cs-mcdonald/1139403352?ean=9798745992988" style="font-family: verdana;">B&N</a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;">add to <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57971828-maxed-out">goodreads</a></div></span><span style="clear: right; float: right; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /></span><span style="clear: right; float: right; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"> </span><span style="clear: right; float: right; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /></span><span style="clear: right; float: right; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /></span><span style="clear: right; float: right; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /></span><span style="clear: right; float: right; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /></span><span style="clear: right; float: right; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /></span><span style="clear: right; float: right; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /></span><span style="clear: right; float: right; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /></span><span style="clear: right; float: right; font-family: verdana; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;">__________________________________________________<div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: right;"><br /></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Book Details:</b></div></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Book Title: DOUBLE DOG DARE (The Owl's Nest Mysteries)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Author: C.S. McDonald</div><div style="text-align: center;">Category: Adult Fiction, 274 pages </div><div style="text-align: center;">Genre: Cozy Mystery </div><div style="text-align: center;">Publisher: McWriter Books</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Release date: May 2022</div></div></span></div></div><div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Book Description:</b></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigXPFco_W-JQI4csgdHL-hUmd4MuI25pZJOYSv3BT8nd_tRnegVYzKhpIYteWij3kxtu9mxK_qThJUJAl3dKVkqfetnvmxow9EeFgMdECSrakj7JOcl7DyUlc2hIozWr1UjyyR24IRRHRTLV_cdSzN8uzHXATcDUfonNI9twaFw0e-4MTzZOSPfoLYq6V8/s2100/61173558.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; font-family: Times; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: right;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2100" data-original-width="1400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigXPFco_W-JQI4csgdHL-hUmd4MuI25pZJOYSv3BT8nd_tRnegVYzKhpIYteWij3kxtu9mxK_qThJUJAl3dKVkqfetnvmxow9EeFgMdECSrakj7JOcl7DyUlc2hIozWr1UjyyR24IRRHRTLV_cdSzN8uzHXATcDUfonNI9twaFw0e-4MTzZOSPfoLYq6V8/s320/61173558.jpg" width="213" /></a>That ornery, but oh, so handsome, charming, and somewhat, wayward angel, Detective Bobby Starr, has returned. This time, he’s back to fulfill his third and, hopefully, his final requirement to get into Saint Peter's prestigious Guardian Angel Squad. This time, the usually reluctant time traveler, Alexa Owl, is ready to go back to the 1960's to assist in solving one more long-ago murder. </div></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Why? Because if all goes well, she'll be rid of the menacing angel once and for all. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Except, an emergency jerks Alexa back to her own time, and to complicate matters, she’s got a tag-along. Can Bobby solve this last case without Alexa’s help? After all, she’s got her hands full with a life-or-death mystery in the twenty-first century!</span></div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Buy the Book:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3A5aQgz">Amazon</a> ~ <a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/B0BFK66WX8">Audible</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">add to <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61173558-double-dog-dare">goodreads</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">___________________________________________________</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8nW_TpaqEwkPLzWaQsVBqBRU4ZqKJfdZylMIq3bNoeAoAC-JmKxbWuAo4iy4X1SvbDIJCMUyh8fL8gqRFYDDCN0ofsghbllBQ-M_9oiIb8zN7qHOwhR5k2znOaSJFKrm_mZKxWU1nJLgvBq59uk4lmrh05zvP6t-EBRar45N5Jv7GatR8VaHCxTw_CfP3/s2045/Author%20pic%20blue%20blouse-2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2045" data-original-width="1626" height="323" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8nW_TpaqEwkPLzWaQsVBqBRU4ZqKJfdZylMIq3bNoeAoAC-JmKxbWuAo4iy4X1SvbDIJCMUyh8fL8gqRFYDDCN0ofsghbllBQ-M_9oiIb8zN7qHOwhR5k2znOaSJFKrm_mZKxWU1nJLgvBq59uk4lmrh05zvP6t-EBRar45N5Jv7GatR8VaHCxTw_CfP3/w257-h323/Author%20pic%20blue%20blouse-2.jpg" width="257" /></span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Meet the Author:</b><br /><br />For twenty-six years C.S. McDonald’s life whirled around a song and a dance. Classically trained at Pittsburgh Ballet Theater School, The Pittsburgh Dance Alloy, and many others, she became a professional dancer and choreographer. During that time, she choreographed many musicals and an opera for the Pittsburgh Savoyards. In 2011 she retired from her dance career to write. Under her real name, Cindy McDonald, she writes murder-suspense and romantic suspense novels. In 2014 she added the pen name, C.S. McDonald, to write children’s books for her grandchildren. In 2016 she added the Fiona Quinn Mysteries to that expansion. She decided to write the cozy mystery series that everyone, including teens and tweens, can read and enjoy. Presently, the Fiona Quinn Mysteries includes nine books with a tenth slated for 2021. The books are also available on audio, narrated by Maren Swenson Waxenberg.<br /><br />Cindy’s newest venture is The Owl’s Nest Mysteries. Once again, she has set her cozy mystery in Pittsburgh and the female protagonist, Alexa Owl, is much different from Fiona Quinn. The Owl’s Nest Mysteries has a little grit, a little time travel, a little romance, and a whole lot of cozy!<br /><br />Ms. McDonald resides on her Thoroughbred farm known as Fly by Night Stables near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with her husband, Bill, and her poorly behaved Cocker Spaniel, Allister. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Connect with the author: </div></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.csmcdonaldbooks.com/" style="font-family: verdana;">Website</a><span style="font-family: verdana;"> ~ </span><a href="https://twitter.com/CSMcDonald7" style="font-family: verdana;">Twitter</a><span style="font-family: verdana;"> ~ </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AuthorCSMcDonald/" style="font-family: verdana;">Facebook</a><span style="font-family: verdana;"> ~ </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/csmcdonaldcozymysteryauthor/" style="font-family: verdana;">Instagram</a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div><span style="color: #515151; font-family: verdana;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2lWDmIXc1Z5nm8N_q1vma877od4Sm9onWhRmcF3X3QGiGzJzhWKF6qmNqcQNwP1doYfTjmWka9k8b8wcb4N4DkA54cATZblMDKsYKL4PChVNoxYxBTev7x8n1Ksd3eOdOTwAYaZINm8Qx61TsI5Qk5H_4MZxeLWsSGmpdHJ1iwhnioncMttUp51KCERa3/s1570/iRead%20Website%20new%20logo.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="260" data-original-width="1570" height="88" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2lWDmIXc1Z5nm8N_q1vma877od4Sm9onWhRmcF3X3QGiGzJzhWKF6qmNqcQNwP1doYfTjmWka9k8b8wcb4N4DkA54cATZblMDKsYKL4PChVNoxYxBTev7x8n1Ksd3eOdOTwAYaZINm8Qx61TsI5Qk5H_4MZxeLWsSGmpdHJ1iwhnioncMttUp51KCERa3/w534-h88/iRead%20Website%20new%20logo.jpg" width="534" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="paragraph" style="background-color: white; color: #515151; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0px auto 1em; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; text-align: center;"><a class="e-widget" href="https://gleam.io/ejeWL/felonious-finale-an-owls-nest-mystery-book-tour-giveaway" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">FELONIOUS FINALE (an Owl's Nest Mystery) Book Tour Giveaway</span></a></div></div><script async="true" src="https://widget.gleamjs.io/e.js" type="text/javascript"></script></div>Christa Nardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11883393650796091231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075001348878433780.post-67741912164916098662023-11-15T23:30:00.013-08:002023-11-15T23:30:00.144-08:00New Release: A CATASTROPHIC NEIGHBORHOOD (A Pet Momma Cozy Mystery Book 1) by Maryann Shanesy<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLJ_GfgLM4h05vkKnHNell_QafXjxZ8utwgEPfEdLlE0QO6kAFkeNG1Cb_znc2KEy8nCHslrrpt-LffKxouxhy3GLNy-nwh56iHlWuJ-7amMFxcWxWEC2yGTz4iE3fgovznenz2ZuMuQqGU384hM330yXxDPREPDOOc9GeOvBLAexx7vJN9obE5B96MJ-H/s640/A-CATastrophic-Neighborhood-Banner-640.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="305" data-original-width="640" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLJ_GfgLM4h05vkKnHNell_QafXjxZ8utwgEPfEdLlE0QO6kAFkeNG1Cb_znc2KEy8nCHslrrpt-LffKxouxhy3GLNy-nwh56iHlWuJ-7amMFxcWxWEC2yGTz4iE3fgovznenz2ZuMuQqGU384hM330yXxDPREPDOOc9GeOvBLAexx7vJN9obE5B96MJ-H/w516-h246/A-CATastrophic-Neighborhood-Banner-640.jpg" width="516" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>About the Book </b></span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Tarsey Quinston and her husband Steve are excited about moving to their new home in the picturesque community of Bluffington Hills. It turns out the neighborhood isn’t as idyllic as they hoped. Mystery overshadows the community with quirky neighbors, an angry property manager and the suspicious death of the town seamstress. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTRaqQRZ-RyDdhqQEekTiXKQFpEhnmmAQ-PzDhqiRngWaInxLEmEBgFccarr5GBipQq1_kIgm6ITq7VkmJoIG_9qFA7pEfyfdvAmBzhsxCoCkbUDSLjwD0TPmLeRZW8sf5nmVZawWpXdyz8a4Iie9pMa2Vz-7EaxlfLRdhoaCkI7TZSNhhTGQX0Wrf-bCU/s792/book-cover-3.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="792" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTRaqQRZ-RyDdhqQEekTiXKQFpEhnmmAQ-PzDhqiRngWaInxLEmEBgFccarr5GBipQq1_kIgm6ITq7VkmJoIG_9qFA7pEfyfdvAmBzhsxCoCkbUDSLjwD0TPmLeRZW8sf5nmVZawWpXdyz8a4Iie9pMa2Vz-7EaxlfLRdhoaCkI7TZSNhhTGQX0Wrf-bCU/s320/book-cover-3.png" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">With a nudge from her cat, Tarsey feels compelled to find out what happened with the unsolved case. As the layers of perfection are peeled away and drama within the Homeowners Association causes uproar, the property manager and Tarsey’s cat suddenly go missing. Now desperate to find her beloved pet, Tarsey must solve the mystery of what happened to all three of them before there is a CATastrophic situation! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Purchase Links</b> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/CATastrophic-Neighborhood-Momma-Cozy-Mystery-ebook/dp/B0BZZMMGFF" target="_blank">Amazon</a> ~ <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-catastrophic-neighborhood-maryann-shanesy/1143269784" target="_blank">B&N</a> ~ <a href="https://books.apple.com/us/book/a-catastrophic-neighborhood/id6446869980" target="_blank">Apple</a> ~ <a href="https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/a-catastrophic-neighborhood" target="_blank">Kobo</a> ~ <a href="https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1369915" target="_blank">Smashwords</a> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik9hknclicGD9u1qjU9YUtCPCs8QfOqreabmTftHfqx4_0paiJWBDgAr_Hm0WlDDw3-RqpJy2SUyUXLv2eOyH-rUMo7U1d7GqnYy0YDjzetSN3JsrIPEy9C4i8ffS7e0QWdZeFwhBOFPuqfyIFhJMq7-yhtCPE04ZKhP_53AwDrrVyWRYLHcHmtmBKFy8L/s1022/Author-photo-768x1022.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1022" data-original-width="768" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik9hknclicGD9u1qjU9YUtCPCs8QfOqreabmTftHfqx4_0paiJWBDgAr_Hm0WlDDw3-RqpJy2SUyUXLv2eOyH-rUMo7U1d7GqnYy0YDjzetSN3JsrIPEy9C4i8ffS7e0QWdZeFwhBOFPuqfyIFhJMq7-yhtCPE04ZKhP_53AwDrrVyWRYLHcHmtmBKFy8L/w171-h228/Author-photo-768x1022.jpg" width="171" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>About Maryann Shanesy</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Maryann Shanesy is a native of Maryland who has always enjoyed writing. A lifelong lover of mysteries and anything gardening, she is a pet momma to a rescue dog and cat that brightens her life. She and her husband have two wonderful daughters and live in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. She hopes you will enjoy her first cozy mystery. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Author Links </b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/petmommacozies/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> ~ <a href="/X https://twitter.com/PetMommaCozies " target="_blank">Twitter</a> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a class="rcptr" data-raflid="028877921572" data-template="56d5f80dbc544fb30fda66f0" data-theme="classic" href="http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/028877921572/" id="rcwidget_wwfo5yzu" rel="nofollow" style="text-align: left;">a Rafflecopter giveaway</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn184Qq3sWIsBhEDfMzh7copJKLkI0WceJfm7meXOUyviJpNOTL3jh64_RFMwq1zzNu1dcm9TqhOvwsFChsl9ERMzks1zZ_Zh7Ejypdvo9kLIdyyJr0CvaXg-G-Mtj0vygUpoa4L3d9IIGf8b3sAt-8vU4qTnI-KaLcusA9w2XIw2QvKIJibhaZCFZay_8/s250/new-gevbt-button-2022-250.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="250" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn184Qq3sWIsBhEDfMzh7copJKLkI0WceJfm7meXOUyviJpNOTL3jh64_RFMwq1zzNu1dcm9TqhOvwsFChsl9ERMzks1zZ_Zh7Ejypdvo9kLIdyyJr0CvaXg-G-Mtj0vygUpoa4L3d9IIGf8b3sAt-8vU4qTnI-KaLcusA9w2XIw2QvKIJibhaZCFZay_8/s1600/new-gevbt-button-2022-250.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div>
<br /><script src="https://widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js"></script>Christa Nardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11883393650796091231noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075001348878433780.post-8096234374564778732023-11-09T23:30:00.059-08:002023-11-09T23:30:00.134-08:00Book Spotlight: MURDER MAYHEM AND 4 OF A KIND (High Cotton Mysteries) by Duffy Brown<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7bXuoxIsKcaogKAkUSB95FBFtEm4UPaz1p3rZ5miyeQVZJpbzv9HLIdY3cpnhq2AH2oi09j2qm-wKPE5LT8g5ImRnb2fEey1ckNQhHFuw4_qNNX8UvyjVGTPVw8e76ckK5Z9th2FlBR_LOP0tiflqZGqE6lClPi7seGvyBZv8Ymst-vpnVX8v2Qt921tv/s542/MURDER-MAYHEM-AND-4-OF-A-KIND-BOOK-BLAST-BANNER-540.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="259" data-original-width="542" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7bXuoxIsKcaogKAkUSB95FBFtEm4UPaz1p3rZ5miyeQVZJpbzv9HLIdY3cpnhq2AH2oi09j2qm-wKPE5LT8g5ImRnb2fEey1ckNQhHFuw4_qNNX8UvyjVGTPVw8e76ckK5Z9th2FlBR_LOP0tiflqZGqE6lClPi7seGvyBZv8Ymst-vpnVX8v2Qt921tv/w478-h229/MURDER-MAYHEM-AND-4-OF-A-KIND-BOOK-BLAST-BANNER-540.jpg" width="478" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div>Murder, Mayhem and 4 of a Kind (High Cotton Mysteries) </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Cozy Mystery
1st in Series </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Setting – Georgia </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Independently Published (September 21, 2023) </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> 174 pages </span></div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #ff00fe; font-family: verdana;">BOOKBLAST</span></h1><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>About the Book</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">When rotten-to-the-core Payton Wilder winds up dead in Savannah, Nola Cottonwood’s two aunts are suspects in the murder. Can Nola find the real killer, and how will the others help them get away with it. </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVA_hOX-Vtcm8pfEt-dnGVYegJbFcJ35sU6LoCO59EFjNCIqiWh65A9PjPAT-QUS6fs-VG0CPxhOlBGy22f9mJPHmMXl76vJ4pugZ-JXN95t8T9l_cu-p-fFHwXcI5WRszNU11Nx4-p6yi5evd7nA_fSObh5BcR1YEw1Zt8jBD9wu8Inf2e4jV8yW_UYKo/s789/MURDER-MAYHAM-AND-FOUR-OF-A-KIND-COVER-3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="789" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVA_hOX-Vtcm8pfEt-dnGVYegJbFcJ35sU6LoCO59EFjNCIqiWh65A9PjPAT-QUS6fs-VG0CPxhOlBGy22f9mJPHmMXl76vJ4pugZ-JXN95t8T9l_cu-p-fFHwXcI5WRszNU11Nx4-p6yi5evd7nA_fSObh5BcR1YEw1Zt8jBD9wu8Inf2e4jV8yW_UYKo/s320/MURDER-MAYHAM-AND-FOUR-OF-A-KIND-COVER-3.png" width="320" /></a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>About the Author</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Duffy Brown loves anything with a mystery. While other girls dreamed of dating Brad Pitt, Duffy longed to take Sherlock Holmes to the prom. She has two cats, Spooky and Dr. Watson, her license plate is Sherlok and she conjures up who-done-it stories of her very own for Berkley Prime Crime. Duffy’s national bestselling Consignment Shop Mystery series is set in Savannah and the Cycle Path Mysteries are set on Mackinac Island. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfsyKBrQjkvLLF1JMS_Dj9qc4c4NXVi0rXHvzylHJSyqrDCMPQgqgQUjj1tKNEaeFBf3SW4u6dLqNqP5uo_tE_0PH9CrOzosmJ1SVdKvITiVQZMSwGzTzCNCiAMBp9QSw2W3LX1HqWQq6e8UE8UeqpsQcSoTtC-0XCz3WgkZ-RUtWWFIt6WBchQFmJ2esR/s448/duffy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="305" data-original-width="448" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfsyKBrQjkvLLF1JMS_Dj9qc4c4NXVi0rXHvzylHJSyqrDCMPQgqgQUjj1tKNEaeFBf3SW4u6dLqNqP5uo_tE_0PH9CrOzosmJ1SVdKvITiVQZMSwGzTzCNCiAMBp9QSw2W3LX1HqWQq6e8UE8UeqpsQcSoTtC-0XCz3WgkZ-RUtWWFIt6WBchQFmJ2esR/s320/duffy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Author Links </b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://www.duffybrown.com/" target="_blank">Website</a> ~ <a href="https://www.facebook.com/authorduffybrown" target="_blank">Facebook</a> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Purchase Link</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJK2BX4Y" target="_blank">AMAZON</a></span></div>Christa Nardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11883393650796091231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075001348878433780.post-80175548509505168662023-10-22T23:30:00.077-07:002023-10-22T23:30:00.134-07:00Spotlight - A NUTCRACKER NIGHTMARE (A Killer Chocolate Mystery) by Christina Romeril<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ0F-4xP2cb8mN6Iy4AxSFJQWBTzr7FmtupjbHwkeKBBi5MPjdn21uE5ks6FQSfSXvXPCugQtefZD1FFjqa5kUcXvo9wBbBu3a6ZZhdDKkad0S54KehE7lvHLCV9fwzc6ZTFLPGJqwCxmhN0Dfxs67vDxjNXd5G92iWhzhW1K71r0HTF3FlLCLqg4Lmzoa/s541/A-NUTCRACKER-NIGHTMARE-BANNER-540.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="261" data-original-width="541" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ0F-4xP2cb8mN6Iy4AxSFJQWBTzr7FmtupjbHwkeKBBi5MPjdn21uE5ks6FQSfSXvXPCugQtefZD1FFjqa5kUcXvo9wBbBu3a6ZZhdDKkad0S54KehE7lvHLCV9fwzc6ZTFLPGJqwCxmhN0Dfxs67vDxjNXd5G92iWhzhW1K71r0HTF3FlLCLqg4Lmzoa/w485-h233/A-NUTCRACKER-NIGHTMARE-BANNER-540.jpg" width="485" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">A Nutcracker Nightmare (A Killer Chocolate Mystery) </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Cozy Mystery
2nd in Series </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Setting – Montana </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Crooked Lane Books </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Pulbished October 17, 2023 </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">320 pages </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><i>Perfect for fans of Joanne Fluke and Laura Childs, when twin sisters Hanna and Alex help out at the local high school reunion, volunteering takes a turn when they find a former classmate’s dead body. </i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>About the Book</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hanna and Alex, owners of the Murder and Mayhem book and chocolate shop, are busy preparing for the Harriston High School’s reunion weekend. Neighbors will connect with old friends and perhaps try to avoid old foes. One person no one can avoid is Kyle, the former star quarterback, who is busy using his entire playbook to try and score with Hanna, even threatening her if she doesn’t play nice. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1tn6P2h4XsB0d7oNHj3qU1rUErQ7WUvN-BcU8alSPejTJhQw40gXVouZ9b5wnsGO-KrLhirT6yaorZttdkNEN0i_yINULBcbcmjWQOfTNtDlPWKgr9AQjm9QipvCWWuykF9Kpp_NACpguAr7VddBOTjZEJyAx4lkg-pyDkyGQBSoYsG-eyhz-DusBRDM4/s781/A-NUTCRACKER-NIGHTMARE-3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="781" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1tn6P2h4XsB0d7oNHj3qU1rUErQ7WUvN-BcU8alSPejTJhQw40gXVouZ9b5wnsGO-KrLhirT6yaorZttdkNEN0i_yINULBcbcmjWQOfTNtDlPWKgr9AQjm9QipvCWWuykF9Kpp_NACpguAr7VddBOTjZEJyAx4lkg-pyDkyGQBSoYsG-eyhz-DusBRDM4/s320/A-NUTCRACKER-NIGHTMARE-3.png" width="320" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div>At the reunion, Alex glimpses more drama than nostalgia as insults are flung around like a football at a Friday night game. The party is put on hold when Alex finds the dead body of none other than Kyle himself, bludgeoned to death by a nutcracker that the sisters admired earlier in the night. </span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hanna quickly becomes the prime suspect—someone saw her slap Kyle in the face at the reunion dance. She’ll need her sister, their sleuthing canine, Watson, and their old friends and colleagues to help break this case wide open. While looking through old yearbooks and taking a stroll down memory lane, Alex uncovers a few secrets about Kyle, now, it seems like everyone had a motive to kill him. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">But when the suspects start becoming the victims, Alex and Hanna know that they can’t melt under the pressure—they must find the killer before they become just another yearbook memory. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Purchase Links </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BSKRF471" target="_blank">Amazon</a> – <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/nutcracker-nightmare-christina-romeril/1142954156?ean=9781639104918" target="_blank">B&N</a> – <a href="https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/a-nutcracker-nightmare" target="_blank">Kobo</a> – <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/a-nutcracker-nightmare-christina-romeril/19668305?ean=9781639104918" target="_blank">Bookshop.org</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>About the Author </b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMTyYHLX9MYV6jpjl3oMn_ImW9xXcOqtc1NWsGQJ5HzhHyHF6-YJAQqZQ9VhYmdieU8m72kXqTBCHH6kE4jFW-ZQSGOSni0aT8QAage5NSVLzhSLfGnL4KkW3IJl6W_WUUUE_OzQ-CX13bf6_uwdt7NnlpbRNT-_qTXYUXNzex8jbO_BZG8V86JE4rvhNm/s450/CHRISTINA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="450" height="236" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMTyYHLX9MYV6jpjl3oMn_ImW9xXcOqtc1NWsGQJ5HzhHyHF6-YJAQqZQ9VhYmdieU8m72kXqTBCHH6kE4jFW-ZQSGOSni0aT8QAage5NSVLzhSLfGnL4KkW3IJl6W_WUUUE_OzQ-CX13bf6_uwdt7NnlpbRNT-_qTXYUXNzex8jbO_BZG8V86JE4rvhNm/w236-h236/CHRISTINA.jpg" width="236" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Christina Romeril is the author of the Killer Chocolate Mystery series. The series is set in Montana at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, one of her favourite places to visit. She and her husband live a few hours away in a small village in Southern Alberta. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">When Christina isn’t writing she loves to hike in Waterton Lakes National Park, or just hang out there eating gourmet hot dogs and ice cream. When the former banker isn’t enjoying nature, she loves to create and consume chocolate confections. Not necessarily in that order. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://christinaromeril.com/" target="_blank">Webpage</a> ~ <a href="https://christinaromeril.com/blog/" target="_blank">Blog</a> ~ <a href="https://www.facebook.com/christinaromerilwriter" target="_blank">Facebook</a> ~ <a href="https://Twitter.com/romerilchris" target="_blank">Twitter</a> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/christinaromerilwriter" target="_blank">Instagram</a> ~ <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22222730.Christina_Romeril" target="_blank">GoodReads</a></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a class="rcptr" data-raflid="028877921564" data-template="56d5f80dbc544fb30fda66f0" data-theme="classic" href="http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/028877921564/" id="rcwidget_bpxkumnr" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: verdana;">a Rafflecopter giveaway</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghVjn5XQ-pGwj1h_3sAY8To-Hu-8NyE4aps3HGpSu_jTP0PQYX7aPpbyNxcPjWHmzQ_lRku-THL7yj4dJ54247vfZ3TcLu-IRUL5rTWpEIfMKxH5gwG959Z60fSjZxcuv-waqOJkui95Cksy6WVrkX_MOoUMCRPRABB7R53t4yc-lhvJ9AceOO2_8VBBsb/s250/new-gevbt-button-2022-250.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="250" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghVjn5XQ-pGwj1h_3sAY8To-Hu-8NyE4aps3HGpSu_jTP0PQYX7aPpbyNxcPjWHmzQ_lRku-THL7yj4dJ54247vfZ3TcLu-IRUL5rTWpEIfMKxH5gwG959Z60fSjZxcuv-waqOJkui95Cksy6WVrkX_MOoUMCRPRABB7R53t4yc-lhvJ9AceOO2_8VBBsb/s1600/new-gevbt-button-2022-250.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div>Christa Nardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11883393650796091231noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075001348878433780.post-58141186033477746802023-10-19T09:04:00.151-07:002023-10-21T05:55:58.216-07:00Book Review - PLATFORM SHOES A Steve Daniels Mystery Series Book 1 by Linda Watkins<div><i><span style="font-family: verdana;">Something different... A noir crime/historical mystery</span></i></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div><b>ABOUT THE BOOK</b></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div>The year was 1943. He was a pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps, on loan to the British, flying a reconnaissance mission over occupied France. Shot down, he had to make his way back to England with what could prove to be a very important reel of film taped to his chest.</span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8_PDYTDNyaO5GVKeFnnzqXdfHe15kScApaMIAvslvWuaB5lqkZOlJMtrnx2gchpDO8VnR5Ns7DffWl9ogKHXpGB0GHmHZ_dpzpZLnQUJrd5csEbgjg2JezNDMhI4O7T6sPHfKMlD80HFlBaXh7OgzSk_APdDsYAp-j-pnZe0yR2tyXStNzCZBCN7jQJ9W/s654/platform%20shoes.webp" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="654" data-original-width="436" height="368" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8_PDYTDNyaO5GVKeFnnzqXdfHe15kScApaMIAvslvWuaB5lqkZOlJMtrnx2gchpDO8VnR5Ns7DffWl9ogKHXpGB0GHmHZ_dpzpZLnQUJrd5csEbgjg2JezNDMhI4O7T6sPHfKMlD80HFlBaXh7OgzSk_APdDsYAp-j-pnZe0yR2tyXStNzCZBCN7jQJ9W/w245-h368/platform%20shoes.webp" width="245" /></a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Wounded, he was grounded and sent back to the States to the Air Cadet Base in San Antonio, Texas to teach. Plagued by nightmares stemming from his wartime experiences, he was easy pickings for a woman like her …
She was his commander’s wife – beautiful, restless, and the wrong kind of woman for him. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">What would happen when they got together would be nothing less than murder... </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>REVIEW </b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Although Steve Daniels is a hero, due to his injuries sustained as a pilot, he's to teach pilots instead of being one. His nightmares and his disappointment at not being able to continue his dream career? Well, he's not always thinking clearly. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Then there's Kathy. She's married to Steve's commanding officer and she wants out of the marriage. Steve falls for her and she frames him for her husband's murder, then disappears. His attorney and the assistant appeal his guilty verdict, get the charges erased. You'd think he would take the good fortune and run (with the assistant now officially a lawyer). Anyone could predict the trouble he would find searching for Kathy.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Watkins depicts what was happening in the early 40s, the tension, and the effects of war before PTSD was even recognized. I'm partial to happy endings and Steve blows his HEA. At the same time, there's part of me that understands his wanting to confront Kathy, and the consequences be damned. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">I don't usually read noir crime, however, I do read historical fiction, especially the WWII era.</span><span style="font-family: verdana;">The book is well-written, kept my interest, with twists and turns, and more action just when I thought it would end. It is as advertised - noir</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> crime and historical fiction. I'm </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">looking forward to reading the second book in the series.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Platform-Shoes-Steve-Daniels-Mystery-ebook/dp/B09WRWJ4FB" target="_blank">AMAZON</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6apsfn5G_00KPrOWqiWyguo_xYr4zW561fFr6XjNE7ycREEXkQ1KZ5ho_bAXnMVhhQ1T2OkDa_F6TjzSCu8VRgXOKepRpodKbQh8Q72sAPUHazmtbM2QQqjR8a8lKqAPztLp11gz98H71lq8HQft5pSmJXOeYcqe9oRFnwTTILDg_qEq-iWS8kL9A4Bd8/s376/WATKINS%20SERIES%20PHOTO.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="376" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6apsfn5G_00KPrOWqiWyguo_xYr4zW561fFr6XjNE7ycREEXkQ1KZ5ho_bAXnMVhhQ1T2OkDa_F6TjzSCu8VRgXOKepRpodKbQh8Q72sAPUHazmtbM2QQqjR8a8lKqAPztLp11gz98H71lq8HQft5pSmJXOeYcqe9oRFnwTTILDg_qEq-iWS8kL9A4Bd8/s320/WATKINS%20SERIES%20PHOTO.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>ABOUT THE AUTHOR</b> (from Amazon)</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">USA Today bestselling author, Linda Watkins is the author of the multi-award-winning MATEGUAS ISLAND SERIES. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">She currently resides in Sedona, Arizona and, in another life, was a Senior Clinical Financial Analyst at Stanford University School of Medicine. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">In 2006, she packed her belongings and, along with her four rescue dogs, took the plunge and moved to a remote island off the coast of Maine where she started the MATEGUAS ISLAND SERIES. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHf3Ot4CFBCG4S28lj-al847fMh63nDNKqchxRb8oL51rdScD2lLAFER7c7ZkbbcUVmRY20cP5ylTK3F91mBOvo3uk339bWPkJJtOjjys5Sls6We_pmShrUbZwpvlkBLigSD_ug854uVuVqBeD1AXmpKbhIKKkE85pcVX5F5BLImZtqtOrBs9nEu6yEw-A/s294/Watkins.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="294" data-original-width="279" height="217" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHf3Ot4CFBCG4S28lj-al847fMh63nDNKqchxRb8oL51rdScD2lLAFER7c7ZkbbcUVmRY20cP5ylTK3F91mBOvo3uk339bWPkJJtOjjys5Sls6We_pmShrUbZwpvlkBLigSD_ug854uVuVqBeD1AXmpKbhIKKkE85pcVX5F5BLImZtqtOrBs9nEu6yEw-A/w205-h217/Watkins.jpg" width="205" /></a></div>She also published a new stand-alone novel, SUMMER GIRL, and a novella, SARAH & ZOEY, A STORY ABOUT THE POWER OF UNCONDITIONAL LOVE, both of which are award-winners.
In November, 2018, she published the first of the THE KATE POMEROY MYSTERIES, STORM ISLAND. She also has a novella (The Witches of Storm Island, Book I: The Turning) in the USA Today bestselling boxset, LOVE UNDER FIRE. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Serious about dog welfare and rescue, all net proceeds from sales of THE MATEGUAS ISLAND SERIES are donated to Linda's charitable trust, The Raison d'Etre Fund for Dogs, Dedicated to Rescue and Research.
Linda is a member of the Horror Writers Association, The Great Lakes Association of Horror Writers, The International Association of Crime Writers (N.A.), and the Authors Guild. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">To take a look at her other works or communicate with her, please visit her <a href="http://www.lindawatkins-author.com" target="_blank">website</a>, her <a href="http://www.lindawatkins.biz" target="_blank">blog</a> where she posts book reviews and other features and/or her novel website, dedicated to the <a href="http://www.mateguasisland.com" target="_blank">Mateguas Island Series</a>. </span></div></div>Christa Nardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11883393650796091231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075001348878433780.post-16307702154159935652023-10-15T00:00:00.004-07:002023-10-15T00:00:00.144-07:00October new releases - SECRETS AND STORMS, ANOTHER MURDER (Sheridan Hendley #8) and RISKY BUSINESS, ANOTHER MURDER (Sheridan Hendley #9) by Christa Nardi<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>SECRETS AND STORMS, ANOTHER MURDER</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sheridan Hendley Mysteries #8</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Released October 10, 2023</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">A Cozy Mystery Novella</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Available in digital, print, and audiobook</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA8buE0R6DlKoHiYBptG1naEH2rfiGdNKhR5Zw4K05wrFmmCq55XJzfyDh2lR1TIS_P4bfHu3EO1oqw9AAPcC77-Qknk2nU1Gf15VwQ1FIoFmg65rZmsUv8GJEuwkp4Z_loumvvR3znG5xtll4yd6l6MAfO6VZaObAzrE-BeJ73CDSWTzQfjylUdiMV4CD/s446/Secrets.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="446" data-original-width="306" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA8buE0R6DlKoHiYBptG1naEH2rfiGdNKhR5Zw4K05wrFmmCq55XJzfyDh2lR1TIS_P4bfHu3EO1oqw9AAPcC77-Qknk2nU1Gf15VwQ1FIoFmg65rZmsUv8GJEuwkp4Z_loumvvR3znG5xtll4yd6l6MAfO6VZaObAzrE-BeJ73CDSWTzQfjylUdiMV4CD/w203-h296/Secrets.jpg" width="203" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Never a good time for family secrets in the past to become the present.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sheridan Hendley, an amateur sleuth, never imagined a tranquil morning following a stormy night would turn into a crime scene at the local high school soccer field. As news of the murder spreads, the community is gripped with a sense of unease. The victim's son shows up at Sheridan’s door confused and seeking answers. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Delving into the victim’s recent activities and background leads to a disgruntled customer and family secrets. As Sheridan digs deeper, she finds herself gradually connecting the dots. Only the killer watches on as Sheridan becomes more determined to help the son and find the killer. Sheridan may become the next victim.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Available through <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJ8TBPWZ" target="_blank">AMAZON</a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>RISKY BUSINESS, ANOTHER MURDER</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sheridan Hendley Mysteries #9</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Releases 10/20/2023</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Cozy Mystery</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Available in digital and print formats</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Audiobook coming soon!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjglgLpZLjsxvoWweZG4v4kXR5jBZ6rPHgfVCfbngrkVUFRuMZmFUPkzOyJ67ZO_aVAQH9aarBpAN1oXrJ1A135MCiepqbX8jgX8IvuWD8MlrnTxsvqGqzryNVbyoTFL58Z7EJ2kNaDjKDYmr5Iw-YQK0jXT7GZbdMNgWL1XkXRVtLrnHPTHTgg5BtZ6qms/s444/Risky.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="444" data-original-width="306" height="287" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjglgLpZLjsxvoWweZG4v4kXR5jBZ6rPHgfVCfbngrkVUFRuMZmFUPkzOyJ67ZO_aVAQH9aarBpAN1oXrJ1A135MCiepqbX8jgX8IvuWD8MlrnTxsvqGqzryNVbyoTFL58Z7EJ2kNaDjKDYmr5Iw-YQK0jXT7GZbdMNgWL1XkXRVtLrnHPTHTgg5BtZ6qms/w198-h287/Risky.jpg" width="198" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">When a man engages in risky business, it’s not surprising he’s dead.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">When Donald Woodlawn, an investment advisor from Lynchburg, is shot dead in their quiet town, Sheridan Hendley can’t help but wonder why. As the secrets of his questionable financial dealings with investment clients unravel, she discovers that a dangerous combination of gambling debts and alcohol drove him to target rich and powerful men. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Multiple layers of risk and Sheridan’s quick thinking leads to many suspects. Danger lurks around every corner. As the threats and accidents mount, Sheridan's determined to peel back the layers of deception to uncover the killer. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Available at <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CKC4963Q" target="_blank">AMAZON</a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07QBDWQPJ" target="_blank">THE SHERIDAN HENDLEY MYSTERY SERIES</a></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1bAE_0Hpbmt_svl720NS9M-ymwGC5hn5aA-opDQpmi32tL7hB_wdAji9jCi1XXMPXQszcJHCMT_J5FtUZ8R-U4oNlFK0Unqcs2HLM5iFhlYauj1zSsP7TOhiYoKdZnYvEAzeKyhgbNgA_LbwRM3ywM7cPotSVBwrgwkVhmizf0LwVYgtEgPoOz9kmKFQg/s367/Sheridan%20series%20pic.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="367" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1bAE_0Hpbmt_svl720NS9M-ymwGC5hn5aA-opDQpmi32tL7hB_wdAji9jCi1XXMPXQszcJHCMT_J5FtUZ8R-U4oNlFK0Unqcs2HLM5iFhlYauj1zSsP7TOhiYoKdZnYvEAzeKyhgbNgA_LbwRM3ywM7cPotSVBwrgwkVhmizf0LwVYgtEgPoOz9kmKFQg/s320/Sheridan%20series%20pic.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="text-align: left;">A New Place, Another Murder (Sheridan Hendley #1) </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="text-align: left;">Dogs and More Dogs, Another Murder (Sheridan Hendley #2) </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="text-align: left;">Old Friends and New, Another Murder (Sheridan Hendley #3) </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="text-align: left;">Holly and Holidays, Another Murder (Sheridan Hendley #4) </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="text-align: left;">Wine and Dead, Another Murder (Sheridan Hendley #5) </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="text-align: left;">Love and Money, Another Murder (Sheridan Hendley #6) </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="text-align: left;">Music and Memories, Another Murder (Sheridan Hendley #7) </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="text-align: left;">Secrets and Storms, Another Murder (Sheridan Hendley #8)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="text-align: left;">Risky Business, Another Murder (Sheridan Hendley #9)</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551555826426" target="_blank">Sheridan Hendley Fan Page on Facebook</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>About Christa Nardi</b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Christa Nardi is an avid reader with her love of mysteries beginning with Nancy Drew and other teen mysteries. She especially enjoys cozy mysteries with less gore and no graphic violence. </span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLMfc0lX2RxB3NI9n1hupihfmRY2fv1iUCTQ3p6NvJMWRVYu-xV7XZSw15Q9Cwiy5CMNlsDDLSRBsjEPm75ctRLDNDsMiMVnpwEGDZi7_upt-h-c6DkgnONivtwvMOEzHRZD89bkKTM63VpZSu22labT-OlVOeCdRsz_O8pPh6pKU1MWi1f69m4hWeWGZ-/s3383/Christa%20Nardi%20(CRiccio).jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3383" data-original-width="2706" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLMfc0lX2RxB3NI9n1hupihfmRY2fv1iUCTQ3p6NvJMWRVYu-xV7XZSw15Q9Cwiy5CMNlsDDLSRBsjEPm75ctRLDNDsMiMVnpwEGDZi7_upt-h-c6DkgnONivtwvMOEzHRZD89bkKTM63VpZSu22labT-OlVOeCdRsz_O8pPh6pKU1MWi1f69m4hWeWGZ-/w172-h215/Christa%20Nardi%20(CRiccio).jpg" width="172" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: justify;">Christa has been a longtime writer from poetry and short stories to mystery series. She received a Readers Favorite 2023 Finalist Award in the Sleuth category. She’s a member of Sisters in Crime. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: justify;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana; text-align: justify;">She's the author of the Cold Creek Cozy Mysteries (where Sheridan started sleuthing), the Sheridan Hendley Mysteries, the Stacie Maroni Mysteries, and the Izzie Di Sante Mysteries. She co-authors the Hannah and Tamar Mysteries with Cassidy Salem.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Christa supports animal rescue and efforts to help others. </span>When not reading or writing, Christa enjoys travel, playing with her dog, and spending time with her three granddaughters.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Connect with Christa here:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Christa-Nardi/e/B00G8SBCKK" target="_blank">Amazon</a> ~ <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7257539.Christa_Nardi" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> ~ <a href="https://www.facebook.com/christa.nardi.5 https://twitter.com/ChristaN7777" target="_blank">Facebook</a> ~ <a href="https://www.bookbub.com/authors/christa-nardi" target="_blank">BookBub</a> ~ <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/cccnardi/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">RAFFLECOPTER - <a href="http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/5436dbb845/?" target="_blank">October Giveaway!</a> (ends 10/22)</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><br />Christa Nardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11883393650796091231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075001348878433780.post-61681316260919806142023-09-30T11:54:00.000-07:002023-09-30T11:54:24.208-07:00Book Review: DIVINE RETRIBUTION (Divine Devils #4) By R Weir<div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>About the Book:</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><br /></b></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVNak7Lp-vLL4QDSgouoT1deelI7HaQD6vIU4IBlGHFluA_M8ZVogrNuLJMSjqcXfRxmJuIPxiATxinNQlIiajkEyZ2nCzJpppp3OZNEo9SyLbyy4-nFvZiC6HEFJzRDV4FsK5nzItfSqQBmxbcd1sUnrkWF55JlKLD5GHvV6_vU1V5uFUM5XbsRO15E8J/s1500/divine%20retriv.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1001" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVNak7Lp-vLL4QDSgouoT1deelI7HaQD6vIU4IBlGHFluA_M8ZVogrNuLJMSjqcXfRxmJuIPxiATxinNQlIiajkEyZ2nCzJpppp3OZNEo9SyLbyy4-nFvZiC6HEFJzRDV4FsK5nzItfSqQBmxbcd1sUnrkWF55JlKLD5GHvV6_vU1V5uFUM5XbsRO15E8J/s320/divine%20retriv.jpg" width="214" /></a></div>After the murder of a woman he cared for, his world shattered and in turmoil, Hunter Divine has gone dark, living life off the grid. Fighting the internal demons that want to drag him into the mire, Hunter quietly begins a search for answers about his childhood. A mother he loved, who died too young, and the rolling stone father who left Hunter bitter and alone.</span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">As Hunter digs deep, he learns secrets with ties to a woman in a powerful organization, who claims to be his mother. When assassins show up with orders to kill the other members of The Divine Devils, Hunter is forced to make a choice. Either ally with this evil woman or join his friends in the great beyond. A resolution he must find on his own, with the knowledge, death awaits him with every move he makes. The search down a lethal road for salvation and Divine Retribution. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hunter Divine: Willing to move heaven and hell in this riveting final chapter. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Review</b> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hunter's Divine Devils are disbanded and he's hiding out trying to find the link to the killer and some woman who claims she is his rightful mother. He avoids his previous problems with alcohol and drugs, channeling all his energy into his mission. Although disbanded, each member of the group starts poking around themselves and connecting as they gather information. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">As the pieces come together, the tension builds and the pace quickens. Well-written, there are the characters to like, as well as villains, including the one who wants all the Divine Devils dead and Hunter working for her. Hard to put down with many dead or injured, yet an effective ending. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Although this is the fourth in the series, it can be read as a stand-alone. That said, it's always best to start at the beginning of a series, rather than the end. I'd highly recommend this book (and the series) for those who don't mind graphic scenes and who enjoy suspense, action, and a fast pace. I'm sorry the series is ending.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">FTC Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book in the hopes that I would post an honest review. This has not affected the content of my review in any way. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08KQDLTX2" target="_blank">The Divine Devils Series </a></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Divine Devils </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Fallen Star </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sold Souls </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CGMMY9N3" target="_blank">Divine Retribution</a> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>About the Author </b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaSCH8l3S5M8HPECsGtFNlXVOiXpJ-ZHcUAhyphenhyphenIasBFGbH7jA9j-7CE1JsaydOqBiH8gnndlat_whdHfiFXdRXR30s27MqMP_0RTpANBpeseY8llssoLHGD1zXZWEL94SIuG8wBCuokeR1tIb7m16rL1gL4UU1EAj8c9HpI3P4j9OgtKWTEQNXZCR7JwX0_/s600/randy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="449" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaSCH8l3S5M8HPECsGtFNlXVOiXpJ-ZHcUAhyphenhyphenIasBFGbH7jA9j-7CE1JsaydOqBiH8gnndlat_whdHfiFXdRXR30s27MqMP_0RTpANBpeseY8llssoLHGD1zXZWEL94SIuG8wBCuokeR1tIb7m16rL1gL4UU1EAj8c9HpI3P4j9OgtKWTEQNXZCR7JwX0_/s320/randy.jpg" width="239" /></a></div>Award-winning author R Weir lives in the Mile-High City with his family, where the Rocky Mountain High isn't always achieved with an herbal substance. When not glued to the computer, he relaxes by enjoying the outdoors and traveling in his motorhome. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">His writing delves into genres with gritty investigators exploring mystery, crime, suspense, and thrills, with involved plots and unexpected twists. Featuring former US Marshal Hunter Divine, a dire, determined man searching for salvation in his broken life. While private eye Jarvis Mann is tough and snarky, with as many faults as virtues. Characters exhibiting traces of his sense of humor, though he’s not nearly as tough and fearless. Though no evil stands a chance against his written word! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Be sure visit R Weir’s author <a href="https://rweir.net" target="_blank">webpage</a> for information about new releases, to sign-up for his newsletter and receive a free eBook. Also reach out on Facebook, Twitter, or via email; for he loves to hear and interact with readers. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="mailto:author@rweir.net" target="_blank">Email</a> ~ </span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/randy.weir.524" target="_blank">Facebook</a> ~ <a href="https://twitter.com/RWeir720" target="_blank">Twitter</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div></div>Christa Nardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11883393650796091231noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075001348878433780.post-22319969319139267662023-09-24T00:00:00.147-07:002023-09-24T00:00:00.149-07:00Spotlight: READING, WRITING AND MURDER (Chocolate Martini Sisters Mystery Book 2) by Brenda Whiteside and Joyce Proell<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz-Ql1tbrGWBLh-FLkI0uNjQLPieTYCVXDemFh2tJdkLIDp4WeRXemm45zWSAj31NJy0WI40Q-NI1O3sFnIOxZK_Fke8lqtpebFZAkX1h4l_wN5NTUSTXBcaxRF-KXWIeXdqPQwgQYpQwlLCFBUhQV3tEj_hLWIdKVSMFkTVbbl2N7IDrAaFmXqv1dBYuW/s541/READING-WRITING-AND-MURDER-BANNER-540.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="258" data-original-width="541" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz-Ql1tbrGWBLh-FLkI0uNjQLPieTYCVXDemFh2tJdkLIDp4WeRXemm45zWSAj31NJy0WI40Q-NI1O3sFnIOxZK_Fke8lqtpebFZAkX1h4l_wN5NTUSTXBcaxRF-KXWIeXdqPQwgQYpQwlLCFBUhQV3tEj_hLWIdKVSMFkTVbbl2N7IDrAaFmXqv1dBYuW/w444-h212/READING-WRITING-AND-MURDER-BANNER-540.jpg" width="444" /></a></div></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><br /></b></span></div>About the Book </b></span><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiGE_8uB1U9urNFkVbJK-eEwA86K29t3eZZGlOS1WQ7kqjp771Urrz7RP-_bn2uOm-vTpO0HwYSMQI1DlQ7pWONIWT0wjGrqm6nTHC1XV-qw33D8S-CZSONWyKWxLhXpVe1N2DEigNto2oeuXvR0ZLLrY9Rfdwcj13Da9R26l2cSRbS1HEGBkbnF4PnsUr/s640/READING-WRITING-AND-MURDER-1.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="436" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiGE_8uB1U9urNFkVbJK-eEwA86K29t3eZZGlOS1WQ7kqjp771Urrz7RP-_bn2uOm-vTpO0HwYSMQI1DlQ7pWONIWT0wjGrqm6nTHC1XV-qw33D8S-CZSONWyKWxLhXpVe1N2DEigNto2oeuXvR0ZLLrY9Rfdwcj13Da9R26l2cSRbS1HEGBkbnF4PnsUr/s320/READING-WRITING-AND-MURDER-1.png" width="218" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">When sparks fly between the keynote speaker and her timid assistant over a handsome mystery author, the subtitle on this anticipated tranquil weekend spells drama. If a heated love triangle, bruised egos, and betrayal aren’t enough to upset the atmosphere, the conference banquet erupts into a drunken brawl and sends the place spinning. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">After a body is discovered, Nic and Em do what they do best—snoop—and become embroiled in a mystery that jumps off the pages of a true-crime bestseller. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">With more than enough suspects and little time, the amateur sleuths have their hands full finding the killer. But can the competitive Chocolate Martini Sisters solve the crime before the prickly chief detective does, or will a murderer outwit them all?
With more than enough suspects and little time, the amateur sleuths have their hands full finding the killer. </span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Buy Links</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Reading-Writing-Chocolate-Martini-Sisters-ebook/dp/B0C4G6GZLN" target="_blank">Amazon</a> ~ <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C4G6GZLN" target="_blank">Amazon UK</a> ~ <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0C4G6GZLN" target="_blank">Amazon Canada</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>About the Authors </b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpvJhll7BnK_mzF2rMkLy2ZDlLmB5u9TB4l2YZXo70_tEUxI9INb2l8DoTwpvbKaC8a69xXmdei2vr3W_UtnADVP3V3npQPkG4I01Ehak83WDaGiPxQfddkV6qc-DtHKtn0_x_k4CSFPgWF7OUHqLTUpsFZ3ixpvw8XSxh47kTsbNJLgbyTTdPlafCqCmT/s960/Joyce-768x960.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="768" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpvJhll7BnK_mzF2rMkLy2ZDlLmB5u9TB4l2YZXo70_tEUxI9INb2l8DoTwpvbKaC8a69xXmdei2vr3W_UtnADVP3V3npQPkG4I01Ehak83WDaGiPxQfddkV6qc-DtHKtn0_x_k4CSFPgWF7OUHqLTUpsFZ3ixpvw8XSxh47kTsbNJLgbyTTdPlafCqCmT/w208-h260/Joyce-768x960.jpg" width="208" /></a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Joyce Proell is the award-winning author of Amaryllis, Eliza and the Cady Delafield mysteries: A Deadly Truth, A Burning Truth and A Wicked Truth. Along with her husband and little dog, Nellie, she lives in Minnesota in her very own little house on the prairie. She loves to hear from readers. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://joyceproell.com/" target="_blank">Website</a> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/JoyceProellAuthor" target="_blank">Facebook</a> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/Joyce-Proell/author/B009K432O8" target="_blank">Amazon Author Page</a> </span></div><div><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6545483.Joyce_Proell" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Goodreads </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Author Page</span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ-_FVYNwbihld7wf5rjjPdEFqW70FE-Kp0dY1cbNUxONX1SkrTY-6pRYVh0csRSMFMdhY5yWFWHMKivPTmah-VCenyPz7H3FyBjbstWRZuWBtFDV6DkDjuVaLf_iG74o12q9EyvM6slCtS2zdsJqSr70pVdQ1Zsy-k4FpgIh9GCBxQz1bZsZrWPflwAW7/s858/BRENDA-768x858.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="858" data-original-width="768" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ-_FVYNwbihld7wf5rjjPdEFqW70FE-Kp0dY1cbNUxONX1SkrTY-6pRYVh0csRSMFMdhY5yWFWHMKivPTmah-VCenyPz7H3FyBjbstWRZuWBtFDV6DkDjuVaLf_iG74o12q9EyvM6slCtS2zdsJqSr70pVdQ1Zsy-k4FpgIh9GCBxQz1bZsZrWPflwAW7/w226-h253/BRENDA-768x858.jpg" width="226" /></a></div>Brenda Whiteside is the award-winning author of romantic suspense, romance, and cozy mystery. After living in six states and two countries—so far—she and her husband have settled in Central Arizona. They admit to being gypsies at heart and won't discount the possibility of another move. They share their home with a rescue dog named Amigo. While FDW fishes, Brenda writes. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Visit Brenda at: </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.brendawhiteside.com" target="_blank">Website</a> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/BrendaWhitesideAuthor" target="_blank">Facebook</a> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://twitter.com/brendawhitesid2" target="_blank">Twitter</a>: </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://brendawhiteside.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Blog</a> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://amazon.com/-/e/B003V15WF8" target="_blank">Amazon Author Page</a> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://goodreads.com/author/show/3972045.Brenda_Whiteside" target="_blank">Goodreads</a> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://BookBub:bookbub.com/authors/brenda-whiteside" target="_blank">BookBub</a> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://instagram.com/brendawhitesideauthor/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a class="rcptr" data-raflid="028877921548" data-template="56d5f80dbc544fb30fda66f0" data-theme="classic" href="http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/028877921548/" id="rcwidget_qv2slom4" rel="nofollow">a Rafflecopter giveaway</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjcTt8T5hQVDVI25CN9n0_q0ssGzf0xn5x_EzBqrDODSI2r3E2NbWAwZDSIK_UM8gaUh68ayjTitGh9wrauPaPYZpkc_m4LMvT0x5eVEAtjh5L0gWATZJepPtZm50iC67F0DE7xXUvWD00ylWd6j2hQAQLiSadOtJWdhjpdTXZYpL43lB5n7_ChJBl3Fpv/s250/new-gevbt-button-2022-250.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="250" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjcTt8T5hQVDVI25CN9n0_q0ssGzf0xn5x_EzBqrDODSI2r3E2NbWAwZDSIK_UM8gaUh68ayjTitGh9wrauPaPYZpkc_m4LMvT0x5eVEAtjh5L0gWATZJepPtZm50iC67F0DE7xXUvWD00ylWd6j2hQAQLiSadOtJWdhjpdTXZYpL43lB5n7_ChJBl3Fpv/s1600/new-gevbt-button-2022-250.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>
<br /><script src="https://widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js"></script>Christa Nardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11883393650796091231noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075001348878433780.post-8619068129196392072023-09-22T00:00:00.037-07:002023-09-22T00:00:00.155-07:00Book Review: THE LILLIPUT BAR MYSTERY - A Lady Locksmith Mystery by Edna Curry<span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>About the Book </b></span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUTIaQgGjjYjg1XocZhGHNZWn6ocw45akYpyMYgMmThf8eJP5i3GR9HOPD2gWqB90vgg8mYEh71AmUXyv-brKJsmG9xa2q-cova424NLhrSAfHcwS2mmHq22x3TMKceJyzAb9D7V3nwc1GaWpe6nJTbJZhoV7BWsIwAyVcilg9ll9IOm2YnQypYKbXKORz/s1200/edna%20curry%20vook.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="795" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUTIaQgGjjYjg1XocZhGHNZWn6ocw45akYpyMYgMmThf8eJP5i3GR9HOPD2gWqB90vgg8mYEh71AmUXyv-brKJsmG9xa2q-cova424NLhrSAfHcwS2mmHq22x3TMKceJyzAb9D7V3nwc1GaWpe6nJTbJZhoV7BWsIwAyVcilg9ll9IOm2YnQypYKbXKORz/s320/edna%20curry%20vook.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Cassie Jenning’s job as a small-town locksmith often puts her in odd and scary situations. In this story, she was behind the Lilliput Bar when the owner was shot. Now Sheriff Ben would like nothing better than to solve the case quickly by arresting her. Homicide Detective Chance Martin burned out on violence in Minneapolis, so took a small town job thinking he’d find peace. Instead, he’s in charge of solving this murder. He meets Cassie and can’t believe she’s involved. But can he prove it? </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Review </b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Like most cozy mysteries, Cassie Jennings lives in a small town, with many secrets. Cassie's a locksmith and called out at all hours when someone finds themselves in trouble. That night she's called and when she responds, she sees a truck drive away and doesn't think much of it until she finds the bar owner dead. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">The local Sheriff doesn't have any experience and enlists the help Chance Martin. Chance was a city detective and Sheriff Ben hopes he can tie up the murder quickly. Things get complicated with Chance and Cassie attracted to each other. As they both search for the killer, the attraction gets stronger and they uncover secrets.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Cassie is a likable and believable character with a unique occupation, and not about to take the fall for the murder. Chance is also likable though not pleased to be drawn into the work he thought he'd left behind. The story is well-plotted with enough action to keep me reading. There's most of the elements of a cozy mystery, including family drama and well-placed humor. Some may have issues with the change in point of view from Cassie to the police. This is the first in the Lady Locksmith Mysteries with more to come for Cassie and Chance.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08FCLJCVN" target="_blank">Lady Locksmith MysterySeries</a></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Lilliput-Mystery-Lady-Locksmith-Cozy-ebook/dp/B0075BQL8" target="_blank"> The Lilliput Bar Mystery - Book 1</a> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Body in the Antique Trunk Book 2 </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Missing Banker Book3 </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Girl Who Cried Wolf -Book 4 </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Robbery at the Lilliput Bar -a short story </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>About the Author </b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMR0y6x8ln8PH8NdmlotwfI8mwSpuMmGiizLj0Sfsm2-wpl7o2bKq4mrQ3No6McbSF7Bq2vPaYmZcI1LDsohbZXvOMv2jIR5VuesB1uDssJaOKDg4Il5s9Qp78wL7Pwkv2KljkzA-CKhrdpm88jN0_tJcePRDHN4HKhoLfKC7j5lnZiDn4k9P1EkQnab-Q/s120/edna.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="120" data-original-width="100" height="120" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMR0y6x8ln8PH8NdmlotwfI8mwSpuMmGiizLj0Sfsm2-wpl7o2bKq4mrQ3No6McbSF7Bq2vPaYmZcI1LDsohbZXvOMv2jIR5VuesB1uDssJaOKDg4Il5s9Qp78wL7Pwkv2KljkzA-CKhrdpm88jN0_tJcePRDHN4HKhoLfKC7j5lnZiDn4k9P1EkQnab-Q/s1600/edna.jpg" width="100" /></a></div>Edna Curry is married and lives in central Minnesota. She often sets her novels there among the lakes, evergreens and river valleys. She especially enjoys the Dalles area of the St.Croix Valley, gateway to the Wild River, which draws many tourists who give her story ideas. Besides non-fiction articles, she writes mystery, romance and romantic suspense novels.
She also does editing and proofreading as Fern Valentine. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Visit her </span><a href="http://ednacurry.com" style="font-family: verdana;" target="_blank">webpage</a><span style="font-family: verdana;">, </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/author/ednacurry" style="font-family: verdana;" target="_blank">Amazon author page</a><span style="font-family: verdana;">, </span><a href="http://facebook.com/Edna.Curry.author" style="font-family: verdana;" target="_blank">Facebook</a><span style="font-family: verdana;">, </span><a href="@Edna_Curry" style="font-family: verdana;" target="_blank">Twitter</a><span style="font-family: verdana;">, </span><a href="http://bookbub.com/profile/edna-curry" style="font-family: verdana;" target="_blank">Bookbub</a><span style="font-family: verdana;">.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEW7pbkCj1LRWyFO1JixiSBzBaihyEhKItBwZlUn075X9tkqxNxxnhRn5rI9J5tVENc--0MTmbza8Ocb6Fnt9nHbtrygaUg90DTZvs3dxGBI4yjM9jHeDV5ALLjvoZ3od21qFpcbQT5IoCLjt3PyUxw7X6kqGH3X8YRUrrGYwvyclvjhegu7O5Ul82zxcc/s1200/sept%20cozy%20sales.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="1200" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEW7pbkCj1LRWyFO1JixiSBzBaihyEhKItBwZlUn075X9tkqxNxxnhRn5rI9J5tVENc--0MTmbza8Ocb6Fnt9nHbtrygaUg90DTZvs3dxGBI4yjM9jHeDV5ALLjvoZ3od21qFpcbQT5IoCLjt3PyUxw7X6kqGH3X8YRUrrGYwvyclvjhegu7O5Ul82zxcc/w488-h219/sept%20cozy%20sales.jpeg" width="488" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://books.bookfunnel.com/septembercozymysterysalesevent/uhc89a2uc7">https://books.bookfunnel.com/septembercozymysterysalesevent/uhc89a2uc7
</a></span>Christa Nardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11883393650796091231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075001348878433780.post-78471020975799168322023-09-09T23:30:00.007-07:002023-09-09T23:30:00.141-07:00Book Review: A STATUE TO DIE FOR (Carmen De Luca Art Sleuth Mysteries Book #2) by Jennifer S. Alderson<div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>About the Book</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><br /></b></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Carmen De Luca is having the time of her life recovering stolen artwork from nefarious European collectors for her employer, the Rosewood Agency…until her partner, Baroness Sophie Rutherford, is injured during a mission gone wrong. </span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Their boss wants to ground them, but Carmen’s not ready to give up on her newly revitalized career without a fight. So she begs her best friend, Rhonda Rhodes, an antiques expert and the host of a popular television show, to fly over and take the Baroness’s place. Carmen isn’t rich or interesting enough to get on the guest list of the exclusive parties she uses to access her targets’ homes—but Rhonda is. Carmen’s boss agrees to her unorthodox plan, but with one caveat—she can’t disclose to Rhonda that she’s actually an art sleuth currently on assignment. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXxX87TyH-ZXjkwzpYMJLlOWrS2_fWnyAqsWvbzbY2KaS0MU9DGuAcdoXeyfeKTbJCwHxbUWkJuq130pNH_f7yHlcLxr_VQBKe_uQ9s0iU5fQ7ywOyPya6XMUtP-2rreeeEBot9RoV88EdpgTeZe6M_5y1tP8nxwKBMWmrh6WIgwSkYsfo-yXfKWHpA8i1/s500/statue.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="333" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXxX87TyH-ZXjkwzpYMJLlOWrS2_fWnyAqsWvbzbY2KaS0MU9DGuAcdoXeyfeKTbJCwHxbUWkJuq130pNH_f7yHlcLxr_VQBKe_uQ9s0iU5fQ7ywOyPya6XMUtP-2rreeeEBot9RoV88EdpgTeZe6M_5y1tP8nxwKBMWmrh6WIgwSkYsfo-yXfKWHpA8i1/s320/statue.jpg" width="213" /></a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">With no alternative other than to pack up and fly home, Carmen agrees to deceive her friend. She picks Rhonda up at the airport, thinking they can see some of Europe’s most famous sights before her next assignment, only to discover that her friend’s already made other plans. On the flight over, Rhonda’s seatmate invited her to attend an exclusive party being held on a pirate ship and hosted by a Hollywood director. How can they resist? </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">What begins as a fun night partying with an eclectic group of film directors, actors, and producers turns into a deadly game of whodunnit when their host is murdered with his own copy of the Maltese Falcon statue.
Now Carmen must use her wits and expertise to sift through the many motives and uncover the killer’s true identity, if she and Rhonda are to get off the ship alive. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Movie moguls, priceless props, and long-buried secrets make for a deadly combination in this delightful mystery that is sure to appeal to fans of cozy crime and amateur sleuth mysteries. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C1KPWY72" target="_blank">Carmen De Luca Art Sleuth Mysteries</a></b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Collecting Can Be Murder </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Statue-Carmen-Luca-Sleuth-Mysteries-ebook/dp/B0BZQPFNVS/" target="_blank">A Statue To Die For</a> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Forgeries and Fatalities </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">A Killer Inheritance</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Review</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Carmen's job is rather unorthodox at times. She goes along with the "Baroness" to exclusive locations all around Europe, trying to locate long lost (stolen) art objects. This time, her target is Hollywood memorabilia stolen by Alistair ten years ago, who promptly disappeared. The Baroness is in the hospital and Carmen convinces her friend, Rhonda, to help her. Rhonda, unlike Carmen, is famous and well-received and doesn't realize the true goal of Carmen's viewing the memorabilia - to get the thief arrested and the goods returned. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Rhonda manages to get them invited to a party hosted by Alistair and the people at the Rosewood Agency are thrilled. Alistair almost doesn't let them attend - no uninvited guests - until he recognizes Rhonda. The party is on an old ship and goes out to sea with a group of guests, other than Rhonda and Carmen, who have nothing positive to say to Alistair. He stole from all of them. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The story is well-written, and the characters have unique voices, if not similar motivations, including Alistair. Carmen manages to alert the Coast Guard when the Captain and crew abandon them rather than follow Alistair's directions. Suspense, danger, and secret passages keep the story moving. If you like a good mystery, you'll enjoy this one. This is my second in the series, but it could be easily read out of order - Carmen and the Baroness are now in a different country with mostly different characters.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">
FTC Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book in the hopes that I would post an honest review. This has not affected the content of my review in any way.
</span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>About the Author</b></span></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">
Jennifer S. Alderson was born in San Francisco, grew up in Seattle, and currently lives in Amsterdam. After traveling extensively around Asia, Oceania, and Central America, she lived in Darwin, Australia, before finally settling in the Netherlands. </span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC4ReSKkvuSMy9AJF3EdqkJA5lax5nmqv9HAbVwF0CdmvPXV2c2UPIcMSn2QAiuZjB-QmJAg_pkSHiI7YoP94VKF8Y6vdxMaY4yUi2ud1IQ9ewpuCk8_d0C0d5W07QSO6zRhowbIGs9HTjt0DYsxJXxnpnJvAx4lgu_IRj3Xr0aWpldt1ZamZpHfpDt69K/s594/alderson.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="594" data-original-width="594" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC4ReSKkvuSMy9AJF3EdqkJA5lax5nmqv9HAbVwF0CdmvPXV2c2UPIcMSn2QAiuZjB-QmJAg_pkSHiI7YoP94VKF8Y6vdxMaY4yUi2ud1IQ9ewpuCk8_d0C0d5W07QSO6zRhowbIGs9HTjt0DYsxJXxnpnJvAx4lgu_IRj3Xr0aWpldt1ZamZpHfpDt69K/s320/alderson.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Jennifer’s love of travel, art, and culture inspires her award-winning Zelda Richardson Mystery series, her Travel Can Be Murder Cozy Mysteries, and her Carmen De Luca Art Sleuth Mysteries. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Her background in journalism, multimedia development, and art history enriches her novels.
When not writing, she can be found perusing a museum, biking around Amsterdam, or enjoying a coffee along the canal while planning her next research trip. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">For more information about the author and her upcoming novels, please visit: http://www.JenniferSAlderson.com.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/5436dbb844/?" target="_blank"><br /></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/5436dbb844/?" target="_blank">Rafflecopter</a></span></div></div>Christa Nardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11883393650796091231noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075001348878433780.post-35358119824487291722023-09-03T09:13:00.002-07:002023-09-05T06:58:59.022-07:00THE LEGACY OF NANCY DREW AND THE HARDY BOYS (Bouchercon Tribute to the "Ghosts of Honor")<p>As a fan of Nancy Drew, the Hardy Boys, and the Dana Girls, I so enjoyed being part of this panel. If you've checked out my Hannah and Tamar Mysteries, the series was inspired by the Dana Girls with sister teen sleuths. It was a pleasure to be on the panel with these authors here at Bouchercon 2023.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>THE MODERATOR (AND NANCY DREW GURU)</b></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO7gRxebWVHagkH3Z5z9r85ThcK51VyqSmnYsTH0g0aKLnq5R_hp_oN23FUy3zoEtzKFUgGRYSMs0RNvYRcFeSSXh9-ltSQkuguWgNIJZnUcAVmVFLqMPfVOTdcq_SG2eXF_9EmjCOqUp81QfLiQV3t2TuoadycLCunFVWsv4-PDguUV947gDbmY3ClCHa/s4032/IMG_2943.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO7gRxebWVHagkH3Z5z9r85ThcK51VyqSmnYsTH0g0aKLnq5R_hp_oN23FUy3zoEtzKFUgGRYSMs0RNvYRcFeSSXh9-ltSQkuguWgNIJZnUcAVmVFLqMPfVOTdcq_SG2eXF_9EmjCOqUp81QfLiQV3t2TuoadycLCunFVWsv4-PDguUV947gDbmY3ClCHa/w271-h203/IMG_2943.JPG" width="271" /></a></div><b>Jennifer Fisher </b>is a Nancy Drew consultant and author. Her book, <i>Clues for Real Life: The Classic Wit and Wisdom of Nancy Drew</i>, was published in 2007. She is currently writing a biography on Mildred Wirt Benson - <i>Mildred Wirt Benson - The Real Nancy Drew.</i> Jenn is president of the Nancy Drew fan group, The Nancy Drew Sleuths, and plans their annual conventions and handles the officially licensed Nancy Drew merchandising lines. Learn all about Nancy Drew at her <a href="https://www.nancydrewsleuth.com." target="_blank">website</a>. Find out more about the <a href="https://www.nancydrewfans.com" target="_blank">Nancy Drew Sleuths</a> .<p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>THE PANEL</b></p>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJNyMu6njiSQk3Pyi1htsoTK7MMNjVS088K6-284vVrnrKKtJ_s1Bc1jvGW8FEBSkNaorhMVm1xseDZIQ6uxJi4gi0JgrBmcIT3JwG5bIAd8zehAf5-NSwor9BRQXWKQ3KpUgp-QICo5qyaq8PimoNqDxGg1slyVN8aSKnfKIjt4VkHtAYv1CsIXU23sm5/s250/Paretsky.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="250" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJNyMu6njiSQk3Pyi1htsoTK7MMNjVS088K6-284vVrnrKKtJ_s1Bc1jvGW8FEBSkNaorhMVm1xseDZIQ6uxJi4gi0JgrBmcIT3JwG5bIAd8zehAf5-NSwor9BRQXWKQ3KpUgp-QICo5qyaq8PimoNqDxGg1slyVN8aSKnfKIjt4VkHtAYv1CsIXU23sm5/w192-h192/Paretsky.jpg" width="192" /></a></div>Called a "genius" by Lee Child and "one of the all time greats" by Karin Slaughter, <b>Sara Paretsky</b> transformed the role of women in the mystery world with her detective, V.I. Warshawski. V.I. is tough, feminine and vulnerable, but above all loyal to her friends and clients. Paretsky and Warshawski share a love of singing, Golden Retrievers and Italian reds. V.I. has escaped many near-death experiences, including drowning in Chicago's swamps (Blood Shot), falling down an elevator shaft (Burn Marks), and multiple attempts to shoot her down (Dead Land). Paretsky would have retired to the Umbrian Hills after one such event, but V.I. keeps coming back for more. You can visit her at her <a href="http://www.saraparetsky.com" target="_blank">website</a>, on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SaraParetsky" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="@Sara1982P" target="_blank">Twitter/X</a><div><br /></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXjHdc-3SpbKmY1W6lZwYCqO_nls5Ruo62v2ro5iXXD1ppJmrA3rFfzYBa7dWxDjZl00WLv-Dk9rBgD3YgY0PAZnMdPuepqUwgGMrnb34Z4QIxRYsNj_vj0isT1Tpyf0SbW2BwTAcEIt1AJcgUFD2AGG6dKzYSt-lcSb2FieDSoQyJba7BuIxJ4FohNfJm/s1080/Julie.webp" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXjHdc-3SpbKmY1W6lZwYCqO_nls5Ruo62v2ro5iXXD1ppJmrA3rFfzYBa7dWxDjZl00WLv-Dk9rBgD3YgY0PAZnMdPuepqUwgGMrnb34Z4QIxRYsNj_vj0isT1Tpyf0SbW2BwTAcEIt1AJcgUFD2AGG6dKzYSt-lcSb2FieDSoQyJba7BuIxJ4FohNfJm/w188-h188/Julie.webp" width="188" /></a></div><div><b>Julie Hennrikus aka Julia Henry</b> is thrilled to be writing the Garden Squad series for Kensington. The Garden Squad are four friends--Lilly, Delia, Tamara, Ernie--who are clandestine gardeners in their town of Goosebush, MA, solving gardening problems that the red tape of the town is tying up. They also solve mysteries that pop up.
She also writes the Theater Cop series as J.A. Hennrikus, and the Clock Shop series as Julianne Holmes. <a href="http://www.JHAuthors.com" target="_blank">website</a> <a href="@JHAuthors" target="_blank">Twitter/X</a> </div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnt4knWjC26Z1whn-gWgWju_hU7HuJTPo3S7vtWL38XtiCbfGPpECZaGoy3iih-1--Bo5ACGLOWZiq9cLFg_BguzURRe22PmMpdzaJoOehrXlhKGpnpUVgeMzoq1ACTAY8YLUrsxBgJrW6ectUecq9FwmkF1qTqFMdwP-sUBfjyyC42slqpZQCmgFn7FkS/s664/Lindajoy.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="664" data-original-width="502" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnt4knWjC26Z1whn-gWgWju_hU7HuJTPo3S7vtWL38XtiCbfGPpECZaGoy3iih-1--Bo5ACGLOWZiq9cLFg_BguzURRe22PmMpdzaJoOehrXlhKGpnpUVgeMzoq1ACTAY8YLUrsxBgJrW6ectUecq9FwmkF1qTqFMdwP-sUBfjyyC42slqpZQCmgFn7FkS/w166-h221/Lindajoy.jpg" width="166" /></a></div></div><div><b>Linda Joy Singleton </b>is the author of over 55 books for young readers, including the <i>Curious Cat Spy Club</i> mysteries. She also has a huge library of vintage series mysteries like Nancy Drew and July Bolton. A longtime member o SinC and SCBWI, she is a frequent speaker at schools, libraries, and writing events. She lives in Northern California with here husband and their menagerie of animals including pigs, cats, dogs, peacocks, horses and mini-cows. For free books, writing tips, and downloadable activities for kids, contact her through her <a href="https://www.LindaJoysingleton.com" target="_blank">website</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7gEgPMqWy7yF9rkaxKusMCtGjcBVoZxr7hSn_h4R0i_8KeosiGD-9N51IDTNvjwQz3xewopnYc_tLMG0hwE3UmK01cVMD9bytvv5oW3Var5hxh2x9YxCp7BKBH8c40GPSSdym7E7yBcvIg0oiF1udf_zOvSlyj6_rrAk8ClGY27pRRzcZmMMsrIm-Seg2/s600/inge.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="400" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7gEgPMqWy7yF9rkaxKusMCtGjcBVoZxr7hSn_h4R0i_8KeosiGD-9N51IDTNvjwQz3xewopnYc_tLMG0hwE3UmK01cVMD9bytvv5oW3Var5hxh2x9YxCp7BKBH8c40GPSSdym7E7yBcvIg0oiF1udf_zOvSlyj6_rrAk8ClGY27pRRzcZmMMsrIm-Seg2/w171-h209/inge.jpg" width="171" /></a></div>Teresa Inge </b>grew up reading Nancy Drew mysteries. Combining her love of reading mysteries and writing professional articles led to writing short fiction and novellas.
Today, she doesn't carry a rod like her idol but she hot rods. She juggles assisting two busy executives and is president of the Sisters in Crime, Mystery by the Sea chapter. Teresa is the author of the <i>Virginia is for Mysteries Series</i>, <i>50 Shades of Cabernet, Mutt Mysteries Series, and Coastal Crimes: Mysteries by the Sea, and Murder by the Glass: Cocktail Mysteries.</i>
Teresa resides in Southeastern Virginia with her husband and two dogs. She can be reached on all social media or by posting a comment on her <a href="www.teresainge.com " target="_blank">website</a>. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/teresa.h.inge/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSYVYaE9YtMPKwIvMqxU_w6R9PL0fPXlrAdkfMC7bTBG6UDU9MbIWyTBBa7GOTn6GO2KbF0YlkQFJihJuEi0mZPw47lve_EeUKFGHXpyDHHFSUpqYXQuPL3wcK3dg9u-yf93iUXbw7VafoRiZglukgv4siQ8NAvje0J9mV9SB-nL_r8i1wTVHwtLorcCJU/s600/edward.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="599" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSYVYaE9YtMPKwIvMqxU_w6R9PL0fPXlrAdkfMC7bTBG6UDU9MbIWyTBBa7GOTn6GO2KbF0YlkQFJihJuEi0mZPw47lve_EeUKFGHXpyDHHFSUpqYXQuPL3wcK3dg9u-yf93iUXbw7VafoRiZglukgv4siQ8NAvje0J9mV9SB-nL_r8i1wTVHwtLorcCJU/w189-h190/edward.jpg" width="189" /></a></div><b>
Edward Zuckerman</b> began his career as a journalist, writing about zombies, killer bees, and many other subjects for Rolling Stone, Spy, the New Yorker, Harper's, Esquire, and other magazines. He wrote two well-reviewed nonfiction books, "T<i>he Day After World War III</i>" and "<i>Small Fortunes</i>," and then moved into writing for television dramas, including "Law & Order" (50+ episodes), "Blue Bloods," and "Law & Order: SVU." He has won two Edgar Awards from the Mystery Writers of America and an Emmy for his work on "Law & Order." He lives in Manhattan and Manhattan Beach, California. <i>Wealth Management</i> is his first novel. <a href="EZucker199" target="_blank">Twitter/X</a>.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrJsd1AgAi0eUkJT-4MhsO6AGIpbSirzF9vak25EfrNkTyuXxY2XDVgBn3N6mrThTcfNlHLZ-QYMpBYNBED43tY1iqwB3bYqeEhCQrONredO__fTDiJWRKb2_2wmMFHZzvBOMyk1TAd02_ELf-i0Zlv0W2sH06dZl3jCfRsSBlLBnjYZgu6iBXrHTY4HY_/s3383/Christa%20Nardi%20(CRiccio).jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3383" data-original-width="2706" height="187" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrJsd1AgAi0eUkJT-4MhsO6AGIpbSirzF9vak25EfrNkTyuXxY2XDVgBn3N6mrThTcfNlHLZ-QYMpBYNBED43tY1iqwB3bYqeEhCQrONredO__fTDiJWRKb2_2wmMFHZzvBOMyk1TAd02_ELf-i0Zlv0W2sH06dZl3jCfRsSBlLBnjYZgu6iBXrHTY4HY_/w150-h187/Christa%20Nardi%20(CRiccio).jpg" width="150" /></a></div></div><b>
Christa Nardi</b> is an avid reader with her love of mysteries beginning with Nancy Drew and other teen mysteries. She’s shifted to more contemporary mystery, crime, and cozy mysteries over time. Her protagonists are smart, intelligent female sleuths. Christa supports animal rescue and other efforts to help others. She has been a long time writer from poetry and short stories to mystery series. Christa is a member of Sisters in Crime. She recently earned the 2023 Finalist award in Sleuths from Readers' Favorite for <i>The Itch of Murder</i>. When not reading or writing, Christa enjoys travel and playing with her dogs and granddaughters. <a href="https://cccnardi.wixsite.com/mysite" target="_blank">Website</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/christa.nardi.5" target="_blank">Facebook</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ChristaN7777" target="_blank">Twitter/X</a><div><br /></div><div>It was a fun panel, talking about the sleuths I grew up with. Do check out these other authors!</div><div><br /></div>
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Christa Nardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11883393650796091231noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075001348878433780.post-86620246428682787442023-09-02T16:00:00.167-07:002023-09-03T14:59:38.115-07:00Bouchercon Panel: A DETECTIVE'S BEST FRIEND (Jodi Burnett, Kathleen Donnelly, Margaret Mizushima, C.B. Wilson)<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisOG454JX438CYLy0ffTjMxnU-dhTaQMSIDSlNI8vIJId7R80NfZAZxvQjNpfG68LKhmma_-Ox6uJQLa1WX-6iXvQ5DZIoXrIt87Gd3c1nGLt0UgVJ8VIGHSsBF6SwXYFzfx5XAZWaE-jbWCuMGKVva5I4EGLAQqhwlO9T9xZ_VzIRNR7PFP6hFCTmenZL/s745/panel1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="435" data-original-width="745" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisOG454JX438CYLy0ffTjMxnU-dhTaQMSIDSlNI8vIJId7R80NfZAZxvQjNpfG68LKhmma_-Ox6uJQLa1WX-6iXvQ5DZIoXrIt87Gd3c1nGLt0UgVJ8VIGHSsBF6SwXYFzfx5XAZWaE-jbWCuMGKVva5I4EGLAQqhwlO9T9xZ_VzIRNR7PFP6hFCTmenZL/w523-h306/panel1.jpg" width="523" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bouchercon is an annual readers/writers conference. I had the pleasure of moderating a panel of notable authors who incorporate dogs in their mysteries. It was great to get to know them and their books. </span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>A Detectives's Best Friend : Writing Canine Characters </b><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXrru9wXJRpwFrhSCz9ZPHw7v3zSG5q_RWe_iIu-5SzfH4J_gPHs0xftrOW-lbD6384lVjuHaDgJ6Urwtd4P-JCaEMpYRYiTCs7PpUK5gUCNOhN1yvbvUly_44d8FfxsnxnEvFee4PgMO4ey6OyfC7gHcbiny4h0C7eVmeawXCvR7Yp61QjDYJXW4_CTFf/s512/Burnett.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="512" data-original-width="512" height="260" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXrru9wXJRpwFrhSCz9ZPHw7v3zSG5q_RWe_iIu-5SzfH4J_gPHs0xftrOW-lbD6384lVjuHaDgJ6Urwtd4P-JCaEMpYRYiTCs7PpUK5gUCNOhN1yvbvUly_44d8FfxsnxnEvFee4PgMO4ey6OyfC7gHcbiny4h0C7eVmeawXCvR7Yp61QjDYJXW4_CTFf/w260-h260/Burnett.jpg" width="260" /></a></div></div><b>Jodi Burnett</b> is a Colorado native and a mountain girl at heart. She loves writing Mystery and Suspense Thrillers from her small ranch southeast of Denver where she dotes on her dogs and horses, complains about her cows, and writes to create a home for her imaginings. She is the author of fourteen novels and three novellas over four series: The Flint River Series, FBI K9 Thrillers, Tin Star K9, and the US Marshal Thrillers. Her books are available in paperback, eBook and audiobook formats. Inspired by life in the country, Jodi fosters her creative side by writing, painting watercolors, quilting, crafting stained-glass, and traveling. She is a member of Novelists, Inc. and Sisters In Crime, and is thrilled to be here at her first Bouchercon this year.<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jodi-Burnett/author/B07G4H6QWJ" target="_blank">AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><span style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2SqZwT4zc8i8OWsbwbq-ddHV4F0-5X_AaV0uHAhhBne2H-o624jrkNgL5imdsCytoO1zunJ-EBpf5xYbCzL6dsmxh8WVOaZBdRQx8kQEsRafu-nMikfeo5pvWgN6_48CAZrRGGc9C7j_Bfebq2xZJAzy2SlX627WEvXKG_rNQVIYrr5I6gVCugni9oHMr/s480/Kathleen.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="480" height="274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2SqZwT4zc8i8OWsbwbq-ddHV4F0-5X_AaV0uHAhhBne2H-o624jrkNgL5imdsCytoO1zunJ-EBpf5xYbCzL6dsmxh8WVOaZBdRQx8kQEsRafu-nMikfeo5pvWgN6_48CAZrRGGc9C7j_Bfebq2xZJAzy2SlX627WEvXKG_rNQVIYrr5I6gVCugni9oHMr/w274-h274/Kathleen.jpg" width="274" /></a></div>Award-winning author <b>Kathleen Donnelly</b> has been a handler for Sherlock Hounds Detection Canines—a Colorado-based narcotics K-9 company—since 2005. She loves crafting realism into her fictional stories from her dog-handling experience. Along with working dogs, Kathleen trained horses and enjoys spending time with her own mare. Her love of the mountains came from growing up in Colorado. Her debut novel, <i>Chasing Justice,</i> won a Best Book Award from the American Book Fest and was a 2023 Silver Falchion finalist. She lives near the Colorado foothills with her husband and four-legged coworkers. <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kathleen-Donnelly/author/B099S92QPJ" target="_blank">AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE</a></span></div></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0eIOKbVnPy3mTWKwbohbRgr8rnxA_8VB31OcIJpWQE4MXXFRsV9R5hOZIZLrjhv2u-_G74eOFa0cbKy505k0h3109DKfKQGlPdIErftLrMtOsZtn5kbQLK94i_TbZRc1sAihPfzqQD7Yheva7efN-PAV9ysmIGm91NiVW_6Pavuc6Tb7LDFZYcVirgUAJ/s250/Margaret.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="250" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0eIOKbVnPy3mTWKwbohbRgr8rnxA_8VB31OcIJpWQE4MXXFRsV9R5hOZIZLrjhv2u-_G74eOFa0cbKy505k0h3109DKfKQGlPdIErftLrMtOsZtn5kbQLK94i_TbZRc1sAihPfzqQD7Yheva7efN-PAV9ysmIGm91NiVW_6Pavuc6Tb7LDFZYcVirgUAJ/s1600/Margaret.jpg" width="250" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Margaret Mizushima</b> (pronounced me-zoo-she-ma) is the author of the award winning 8-book series, Timber Creek K-9 Mysteries, featuring Deputy Mattie Cobb, her K-9 partner Robo, and Dr. Cole Walker, who is Robo’s veterinarian and Mattie’s love interest. Her latest book is titled Standing Dead. Margaret enjoys combining her love of the Colorado high country with her love of animals and her experience assisting her veterinarian husband to create outdoor mysteries with plenty of action. After retiring last year from ranching and their veterinary practice, she and her husband packed up Bertie and Hannah, their two German shorthaired pointers, and moved from their home state of Colorado to the Pacific Northwest to be closer to family. <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/Margaret-Mizushima/author/B00NQADW9W" target="_blank">AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE</a></span></div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQDgN4n0g8YZqScAvfXPpmisnJYxCihS2OMwN0UsBplNP8ynMAMuwXM5Et5ejt83ApyjEZU5-8jP9bzvMSdaPM2V-vga6CNufGFkPBC-_7AeXSePqVsij6WwjAIN6Rtj1im7JndohAGOn7TNBPGLDLZVbW2SWO3UZXlL3R2Dmu5ywf_VWPLP3fvUKfnad7/s480/wilson.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="480" height="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQDgN4n0g8YZqScAvfXPpmisnJYxCihS2OMwN0UsBplNP8ynMAMuwXM5Et5ejt83ApyjEZU5-8jP9bzvMSdaPM2V-vga6CNufGFkPBC-_7AeXSePqVsij6WwjAIN6Rtj1im7JndohAGOn7TNBPGLDLZVbW2SWO3UZXlL3R2Dmu5ywf_VWPLP3fvUKfnad7/w231-h231/wilson.jpg" width="231" /></a></div><span style="text-align: left;">The award-winning author of Cozy Pet Mysteries, <b>C.B. Wilson</b>’s love of writing was spurred by an early childhood encounter with a Nancy Drew book where she precociously wrote what she felt was a better ending. Her fascination with dogs and their passionate owners inspired her 6-book series set in Barkview, California, the dog friendliest city in America with a cat-loving main character. </span><span style="text-align: left;">C.B. lives in Peoria, AZ with her husband. She is an avid pickleball player who enjoys traveling to play tournaments. She admits to chocoholic tendencies and laughing out loud at dog comics. Her book, Doodled to Death, was a 2023 Silver Fachion finalist for Cozy Mystery.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/C.B-Wilson/author/B09DXF436G" target="_blank">AMAZON AUTHOR PAGE</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><br /></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div></div>Christa Nardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11883393650796091231noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075001348878433780.post-11098187386811662032023-08-26T23:30:00.015-07:002023-08-26T23:30:00.147-07:00THE AUGUST TWISTY TALES AND COZY CRIMES GROUP <div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9cT5fbmb8qQhVtnEJIIdJSnVwhTIgimDnP60_MR_-Iww4uFBzcLct84fqOnLpiq3B4aJgZ9yVDk6arYvNBXpKhfHdFNQL87fLRs5D2Wf6EOHMdM9GoZ5RoQXFi59nsgfj_ubggZpDdwb0Y_pGv4sIn5pKMk4aqEjwkz8CSEw3jT949SUSLoey7GOZEoi2/s2823/Picture1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="875" data-original-width="2823" height="99" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9cT5fbmb8qQhVtnEJIIdJSnVwhTIgimDnP60_MR_-Iww4uFBzcLct84fqOnLpiq3B4aJgZ9yVDk6arYvNBXpKhfHdFNQL87fLRs5D2Wf6EOHMdM9GoZ5RoQXFi59nsgfj_ubggZpDdwb0Y_pGv4sIn5pKMk4aqEjwkz8CSEw3jT949SUSLoey7GOZEoi2/s320/Picture1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>For the month of August, five of us have been taking over the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/twistytalesandcozycrimes" target="_blank">Twisty Tales and Cozy Crimes</a> Facebook group. I wanted to share these great authors and the books that are still available through <a href="https://claims.prolificworks.com/gg/F5WEjrelAko9N1bvmZbe" target="_blank">Prolific Works</a> through September 30th, along with 55 other cozy mysteries. We'll still be hosting with games and giveaways this last week of August.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>BRIDES, BRIBES & BINOCULARS</b> (A Camper & Criminals Cozy Mystery)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">by Tonya Kappes</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcqFpUmU5OLJtAssKlUZzQ5n8zgViDbZwfPfV3JqxOMKI4LxOIGRzML70B5FYANVi9lhMd5nmpLk0CuSMHxTT-gcnYVB91VwGIxENyqjsTOqggthVclmR93rR-SdaeusOjpsagfF7H1iSEQD-ynlhIk6pcaJ6fq32wUn0RVVnLrqieHS-kIXX38DBB8Bmj/s640/Kappes.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="400" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcqFpUmU5OLJtAssKlUZzQ5n8zgViDbZwfPfV3JqxOMKI4LxOIGRzML70B5FYANVi9lhMd5nmpLk0CuSMHxTT-gcnYVB91VwGIxENyqjsTOqggthVclmR93rR-SdaeusOjpsagfF7H1iSEQD-ynlhIk6pcaJ6fq32wUn0RVVnLrqieHS-kIXX38DBB8Bmj/w167-h267/Kappes.jpeg" width="167" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Mae West has been kidnapped...BY THE LAUNDRY CLUB LADIES for a spa retreat bachelorette party like no other. Dottie's screaming at the stripper to put it back on instead of keep taking off, fun bride games, and spa activities don't keep these sleuthing friends off the tracks of a killer when one of the other brides ends up dead! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Put a group of nervous brides and slew of prissy brides maids together, meddling along with jealousy brings out a bridezilla who will do anything to make her day more special than anyone, even Mae!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>MATCH BOX MURDER</b> (A Merry Wrath Story)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">by Leslie Langtry</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhunFY-XQUJ0b1WFvCtz6GM9IAxAa7sl7iiSU2cXjxZ0G5KSdaPdufh-47zKXVZVaYoG3_bDls5JeLFQKqWTPnIBQkGgt70bKqJXqHcPtpLyW6VSCDfsQEKhjdo3xewhkPLYZvhAGQtPeCNd0fxuys9EnU3vDmIJeiaEl0xlavRcL8rEqw2d1jATUFgalWg/s610/langtry.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="610" data-original-width="400" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhunFY-XQUJ0b1WFvCtz6GM9IAxAa7sl7iiSU2cXjxZ0G5KSdaPdufh-47zKXVZVaYoG3_bDls5JeLFQKqWTPnIBQkGgt70bKqJXqHcPtpLyW6VSCDfsQEKhjdo3xewhkPLYZvhAGQtPeCNd0fxuys9EnU3vDmIJeiaEl0xlavRcL8rEqw2d1jATUFgalWg/w190-h290/langtry.jpeg" width="190" /></a></div>It’s just another weekend camping trip for ex-CIA agent Merry Wrath and her precocious Girl Scout troop. This time the girls are learning riflery, taught by Merry’s assassin friend, Hilly (who isn’t an assassin because the CIA doesn’t have assassins because that would be illegal…but she totally is). What could go wrong? </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Plenty, because the creepy camp caretaker is soon found inconveniently dead behind the rifle range. Naturally, a violent storm comes out of nowhere and strands the troop with four suspect camp staffers. The scout manual explains how to keep kids safe during storms, hiking trips and the overly-enthusiastic application of matches to start a campfire, but there’s nothing on what to do when trapped in a lodge with a murderer. Can Merry unmask the killer before she and the girls get burned?</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">TERMINATED: HE WON'T BE BACK</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">by Gayle Leeson</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Dina Merrill wants a fresh start, but a killer has other ideas. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFNs_ZQLmqqj5Co1vksS_oep6OU7cs_9rnYA0xYOoqQogiA5EUGJMlgwlu324mIPN7tHc2hvbFDdnZa8lZGNjXQKOsEDHBdJ4ImqdewhABNwn21jp4cTmD6HkKnQ2cdtxSMh6mTMhe7gDo3oazSBF4jDHE_aSbw5bnRS0GHsToR1TWthg62bPearz4Jy12/s600/terminated.jpeg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="400" height="271" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFNs_ZQLmqqj5Co1vksS_oep6OU7cs_9rnYA0xYOoqQogiA5EUGJMlgwlu324mIPN7tHc2hvbFDdnZa8lZGNjXQKOsEDHBdJ4ImqdewhABNwn21jp4cTmD6HkKnQ2cdtxSMh6mTMhe7gDo3oazSBF4jDHE_aSbw5bnRS0GHsToR1TWthg62bPearz4Jy12/w180-h271/terminated.jpeg" width="180" /></a></div>After a stint in set design in New York City, Dina returns to her hometown of Skillet Ridge, Virginia, to open a movie memorabilia museum and shop. Being there working on a movie set made her realize just how much she missed the town and her family. Dina’s sister, Patty, is going through a nasty divorce while healing from injuries she suffered in a car accident. Despite Patty’s estranged husband, Gregory, causing as much trouble as he can, the sisters are determined to put him in their rearview mirror and start enjoying life again. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">But then Dina discovers Gregory’s murdered body in her shop. Who killed Gregory? Did his murderer set out to frame Dina and Patty? Or was the placement body a warning of an even more sinister intention? Suddenly, Dina's life is too much like the movies for her liking--and if she doesn't figure out who murdered Gregory and why, she could be the next victim ...</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>MURDER AT HIGH SEA</b> (A Musical Cruise Mystery)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">by Karen McSpade</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm5byye2Fx2geE4aKxsOAvpGtzoS-TGYxuIyVhdiIi3C1xr4EgUQ6ZUGH2KgH3VsSSFu08yoBSqtNcawUUhpPBAqTbsxz379Y18jHPP5IeeeIpnZ0RvpQNVF5H5lD2gQn2mkjbYJIAGz_pLdLvBm8Cbdem5Ix7yGSehll11OD-LCqQJFDGxGDHxhbIK1YP/s600/Mcspade.jpeg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="400" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm5byye2Fx2geE4aKxsOAvpGtzoS-TGYxuIyVhdiIi3C1xr4EgUQ6ZUGH2KgH3VsSSFu08yoBSqtNcawUUhpPBAqTbsxz379Y18jHPP5IeeeIpnZ0RvpQNVF5H5lD2gQn2mkjbYJIAGz_pLdLvBm8Cbdem5Ix7yGSehll11OD-LCqQJFDGxGDHxhbIK1YP/w175-h262/Mcspade.jpeg" width="175" /></a></div>Four legendary female rock stars. One killer cruise performance. When their tour manager lands the Delta Queens the headlining show aboard the Ovation, the ladies seize the opportunity to revive their musical career and grab one last shot at fame and fortune. But there’s one thing standing in the way of their success… murder at high sea. </span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">After a rehearsal session goes awry and a member of the crew is murdered, Doris, Rosemary, Margie, and Patty Sue are caught in the spotlight of possible suspects without an alibi. To make matters worse, the ship’s captain has an unconventional idea about how to best deal with the situation. The ladies don’t want to follow her heartless plan, but if they cross hairs with the captain one more time, it could cost them their career… or get them thrown overboard.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>SECRETS AND STORMS, ANOTHER MURDER</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">by Christa Nardi</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg93UXmzzzwJNpNc9bJuJMDJZIpQdngHI276mXPwmt16tP4Xqyt3aaizl4g8YLfgAZtRuXwGxud631shSvJ4odrPdD3TPKSawqXqFcSVFqJ6d30rn_dAeApU_l3Pz00-pr3t_TeMSUfqyeftHUg9NpUXgyL3GQxj8xjbiRu_avfE6HYVzMZ7DCCjXROgLQ8/s2560/secrets%20storms%20cvr.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1600" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg93UXmzzzwJNpNc9bJuJMDJZIpQdngHI276mXPwmt16tP4Xqyt3aaizl4g8YLfgAZtRuXwGxud631shSvJ4odrPdD3TPKSawqXqFcSVFqJ6d30rn_dAeApU_l3Pz00-pr3t_TeMSUfqyeftHUg9NpUXgyL3GQxj8xjbiRu_avfE6HYVzMZ7DCCjXROgLQ8/w177-h284/secrets%20storms%20cvr.jpg" width="177" /></a></div>Sheridan Hendley, an amateur sleuth, never imagined a tranquil morning following a stormy night would turn into a crime scene at the local high school soccer field. As news of the murder spreads, the community is gripped with a sense of unease. The victim's son shows up at Sheridan’s door confused and seeking answers. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Delving into the victim’s recent activities and background leads to a disgruntled customer and family secrets. As Sheridan digs deeper, she finds herself gradually connecting the dots. Only the killer watches on as Sheridan becomes more determined to help the son and find the killer, before she becomes the next victim.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Don't miss out on these free cozy mysteries! These 5 plus 55 more before September 30, 2023!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://claims.prolificworks.com/gg/F5WEjrelAko9N1bvmZbe" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="748" data-original-width="1150" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqSjYpB7JGi1rW21LNs0uTvUTKx_EO-q7BSoD9KmbDsltxvIcYZYo7GMLGuOmJCgiIt8jLQz04YQYU3P0rZYRPXCMmEpyMGoS7sukkWcINVL_qWPJz7V-R2_bYTP6kiKAxHXUcZHusMrJDfJuigN_ThKHdN9wgK8ZJO3vujVx3zv8O0FC43Mlu9XoVWAIv/w539-h291/Prolific%20TTCC.jpg" width="539" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div>Christa Nardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11883393650796091231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075001348878433780.post-88127369307242348052023-08-23T23:30:00.001-07:002023-08-23T23:30:00.146-07:00Book Review: FOR BETTER, FOR MURDER (A Broken Vows Mystery) by Lisa Bork<div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>About the Book</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Jolene Asdale is one sale away from becoming a successful Finger Lakes businesswoman. But her dream gets derailed when a dead body rolls out of the shiny Ferrari in her exotic car showroom, instantly taking her from entrepreneur to murder suspect.</span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSgNilUDoWzuQnRH71A9vyJvz9QGAxXEUxukT6rQmGMIDgsAhB9ck4ErjoAMWSqQ58-2qHhgTyqmZ_W2tiHvR7aXP26EgoKgHvAHjluPIyCzy-PohVFkE7RG__7QZ6J4zzqBI-chLCC9iWGr1px0B71Bb8-gwfBOfLYAmw6qUuyag7b3MK7GsNXYIdAja2/s499/better%20murder.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="324" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSgNilUDoWzuQnRH71A9vyJvz9QGAxXEUxukT6rQmGMIDgsAhB9ck4ErjoAMWSqQ58-2qHhgTyqmZ_W2tiHvR7aXP26EgoKgHvAHjluPIyCzy-PohVFkE7RG__7QZ6J4zzqBI-chLCC9iWGr1px0B71Bb8-gwfBOfLYAmw6qUuyag7b3MK7GsNXYIdAja2/s320/better%20murder.jpg" width="208" /></a></div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Arriving on the scene to investigate is Deputy Ray Parker, Jolene's almost-ex-husband, whose suspicions are raised when he learns of Jolene's public (and allegedly violent) argument with the victim. When Ray discovers wads of cash in her home along with signs that Jolene is colluding with her unpredictable, fugitive sister he is all but convinced of Jolene's guilt. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">But could a spite-driven local be trying to frame her? Or is an out-of-towner trying to taint the popular tourist town? Facing bankruptcy, a murder conviction, and divorce from the man she still loves, Jolene will do whatever it takes to solve the crime and save herself from a loveless life behind bars . . . </span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Review </b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">The characters are well-developed, likable when they should be. There are several subplots including the Jolene's not quite ex never signing the divorce decree, the issues with Jolene's sister who has bipolar disorder, and Jolene's relationship with her employee, Corey. The pace is steady with surprises and twists that kept me second guessing who was setting Jolene up. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">This is the first in a series and a new author for me. I'll be adding the rest of the series to my TBR list. If you like cozy mysteries, I think you'll like this one.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Better-Murder-Broken-Vows-Mystery/dp/0738718661" target="_blank">AMAZON</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>About the Author</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Lisa Bork holds a bachelor’s degree in English and an M.B.A. in marketing, and worked in human resources and marketing before becoming a stay-at-home mom. When her children entered school fulltime, Lisa turned to writing to fill her days and exercise her mind. For Better, For Murder grew out of her family's love of New York’s Finger Lakes region and her husband’s obsession with cars. Lisa is a member of The Authors Guild, Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, the Guppies, and the Thursday Evening Literary Society. She resides in western New York with her husband, children and family dog.</span></div></div></div></div>Christa Nardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11883393650796091231noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5075001348878433780.post-86211885053115109052023-08-19T23:30:00.001-07:002023-08-22T16:11:54.512-07:00Book Review: FINLEY CREEK (BOOKS 1-3 - The Marshall Murders by Calle J. Brookes<p><i><span style="font-family: verdana;">I'll admit it. I binge read the first three books in this series. It would be hard to review them separately as they are intertwined. Undeniably, overlapping. These are romantic suspense, not cozy. They include violence, profanity... </span></i></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>HER BEST FRIEND'S KEEPER</b> (Finley Creek Book 1)</span></p><span style="font-family: verdana;">
Ten years. Three months. Sixteen days. </span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">She hasn't felt safe in ten years, three months, and sixteen days.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjNqWktNZpo88nm0qUKR4tNsic2X8K6zHDT2fAMmfNKFrcLP51VWtVVmPLpIPScl4FI27CSY-ctpToUWNl-sSXRW_7ASgf_ke0E-mIB1ICxRVQYTqF28428b-Pw8ZQU93sb7Ng1j0oDR_3VRxCLsRUVDrhFEkjAI1xJMkZ1pTzvrI-Yw4aRONUfKEIeTUH/s500/best%20friend.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="320" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjNqWktNZpo88nm0qUKR4tNsic2X8K6zHDT2fAMmfNKFrcLP51VWtVVmPLpIPScl4FI27CSY-ctpToUWNl-sSXRW_7ASgf_ke0E-mIB1ICxRVQYTqF28428b-Pw8ZQU93sb7Ng1j0oDR_3VRxCLsRUVDrhFEkjAI1xJMkZ1pTzvrI-Yw4aRONUfKEIeTUH/s320/best%20friend.jpg" width="205" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">As a teenager Gabby Kendall witnessed the execution of her best friend's family. Those images haunt her every day. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Now... Now the killers are back. They know who she is, where she lives, and who her friends are. They know everything about her...
He has the TSP to run, and a woman to protect... </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Elliot Marshall had lost almost his entire family when they'd been murdered ten years ago. Now he is back in Finley Creek, searching for the killers. Elliot isn't about to let anyone hurt the woman who had been his murdered sister's best friend.
The only place she feels safe is next to him.
But the price of that safety may be someone else close to her. Close to him.
And one thing is clear: they can't lose someone else they love like that ever again... </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01L2JS2DE" target="_blank">AMAZON</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>SHELTER FROM THE STORM </b>(Finley Creek Book 2) </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Murder. Secrets. A killer still watching her... </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKLYjbeQ97fohVz4Qrpf6KiDlRgo00OL-Uf5B74iYtcTXBuagPTwfEU0W2_71c3vLI7kXlmv2nxKg3sZ0nLrSqv5j87ucqTVEZt1S072dLGe_FrMxyg5N9oyLdOG2vzmCQdeY2fzhRGj6OjhEf88kphOqC4lU4iOZFlugSZ8eLJpBgHhz-Fxh5jMxwjdNJ/s500/shelter.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="328" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKLYjbeQ97fohVz4Qrpf6KiDlRgo00OL-Uf5B74iYtcTXBuagPTwfEU0W2_71c3vLI7kXlmv2nxKg3sZ0nLrSqv5j87ucqTVEZt1S072dLGe_FrMxyg5N9oyLdOG2vzmCQdeY2fzhRGj6OjhEf88kphOqC4lU4iOZFlugSZ8eLJpBgHhz-Fxh5jMxwjdNJ/s320/shelter.jpg" width="210" /></a></div>Brynna Beck has plans for her future. The Finley Creek Texas State Police is just a stepping stone for her. Nothing is going to sway her from her path--and she's stubborn enough to go after what she wants.
When Brynna discovers new information on a ten-year-old murder case she gains the wrong sort of attention.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">He wants answers...
Former Texas Ranger Chance Marshall has spent ten years searching for the men who'd slaughtered his family. He has nothing more now than he had back then--until Brynna.
She promises him the answers to his questions--if he promises to take her home to Finley Creek.
To get the answers he needs, Chance will have to keep Brynna safe--while the storm rages around them. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M9C9CT3" target="_blank">AMAZON</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>THE PRICE OF SILENCE </b>(Finley Creek Book 3)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">She's always been the Protector. That will never change. Melody Beck has always taken care of her younger sisters. Now that it really matters, she's failed. Her younger sister has just barely escaped a band of vicious killers.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">All signs now point to the richest man in Texas being the mastermind behind the attacks.
He is still out there. Coming for her sister. Melody is going to see he pays for what he did.
But going after him means dealing with the one man she never wants to see again.
The billionaire's son. The one man she's been trying so hard to forget. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGk4v6wUcpppQGudFwKyDYuGa_jr92deysbG0odOOjnHrpZbgFbF6GqRZQ8ZpnN1td5t7gr27teDKtZXzcGrDW16uF4OrRKVkBUtaXPfUeycA9Xd_jS1bnKx8eh3rR_AJN7F27fEQsp85oym0kfbbQSEFPakAx2TxO3J5Aytx4eJd7PRj-xFiuojUFW-iw/s500/price%20of%20silence.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="328" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGk4v6wUcpppQGudFwKyDYuGa_jr92deysbG0odOOjnHrpZbgFbF6GqRZQ8ZpnN1td5t7gr27teDKtZXzcGrDW16uF4OrRKVkBUtaXPfUeycA9Xd_jS1bnKx8eh3rR_AJN7F27fEQsp85oym0kfbbQSEFPakAx2TxO3J5Aytx4eJd7PRj-xFiuojUFW-iw/s320/price%20of%20silence.jpg" width="210" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">His father isn't a killer. He needs a way to prove it. Houghton Barratt knows the media outlets reporting his father was involved in the Marshall Murders are lying. There is no way his father would have harmed an innocent family. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">The only way Houghton can fix this is by going after the woman accusing his father and convince her to tell the truth. Even if his own plans for her older sister aren't exactly on the up and up. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">The older Beck sister is his real target now.
Melody is coming with him—whether she wants to or not.
Houghton is right there in front of her before Melody can even begin to escape. Now, she is a hostage, a pawn in his game. A game he intends to win. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">But as Houghton tangles with Melody, the real mastermind is getting closer. Closer than they could imagine.
Only this time he's focusing on Melody—and the sisters she'll do anything to protect.
Houghton makes Melody a vow he would willingly die to keep:
Melody will not be the price Houghton pays for his father…</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01NCOF8CK" target="_blank">AMAZON</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Review</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">The setting is Finley Creek, Texas and Elliott Marshall has returned home to take over as the Chief for the Texas State Police - and to finally find the people who killed his parents, sister, and brother. As he walks through the TSP facilities, he recognizes on of two women working IT. Gabby Kendall. She'd been on the webcam with his sister when the murders occurred, pressed record, and called 9-1-1. Gabby is constantly afraid the killers will come after her. They've emailed her on and off over past 10 years. She only goes home and to work with her best friend, Brynna. They code and program and everything else for the forensic evidence section. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Brynna has autism but is very intelligent. With Gabby's help (and Lacy's), she has created a program to validate video evidence - or to unalter it if it has been altered. She feels for her friend always afraid. She follows all the rules for signing out evidence and takes a copy of the video capturing the murder to test her program, when she goes to meet someone who wants to buy it from her. Her program works and she unalters the video to reveal a 5th man. She finds out Chance Marshall, Elliott's brother, is in the same town and insists he drive her back to Finley Creek. On the way back, two cars plow into them and drag her out of the car, grabbing her laptop as well. Chance does his best to defend her and eventually they escape, with injuries. In the process, another man tries to help Brynna get away. She recognizes the man. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Brynna and Chance are recovering, everyone is upset with Brynna's identification, and there are definite concerns that someone in the Finley TSP is corrupt. How else would they know she had taken a copy of the video clip? Elliott and Chance's father partnered with Beck - Brynna's father. Both the Marshall men recall seeing all the Beck redheads at their house, as well as Gabby. The oldest of the Beck daughters, Melody also was TSP before she was injured, and always protected her sisters, especially Brynna because of her special needs, as well as Gabby. Melody is still recovering, partially paralyzed, but insistent she will protect them. That Brynna identified the man when they were attacked as the Hadley Barrett - the richest man in Texas - didn't go over very well. Not only that, Houghton Barrett had been searching for Melody ever since they met and she walked out on him. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">It takes reading all three books to put the pieces together. The first book provides some of the background, the basics of the attack on Brynna and Chance, and a hint of the relationship between Melody and Houghton. Book 2 further expands Chance and Bryanna's parts and the rest of the Beck family. Book 3 is Melody and Houghton. With each book the five unknown men who killed the Marshalls is slowly whittled down to two and then none. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Why'd I binge read them? They are well-written, with constant tension and action, twists and turns. The characters are well-crafted from Gabby still in fear for her life, Brynna with her autism, and the two Marshall brothers still unable to find resolution. Melody, Jillian, Syd, Carrie, and others add to the puzzle pieces. I'll definitely be reading the rest of the series!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>Finley Creek Series</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Her Best Friend's Keeper</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Shelter From the Storm </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Price of Silence </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">If the Dark Wins </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Wounds That Won't Heal </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Hope for Finley Creek </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">As the Night Ends </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Before the Rain Breaks </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Lost in the Wind </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Walk Through the Fire </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">We All Sleep Alone </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Stand Next to Me </span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>About the Author</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-P9LtaGVvdzXsRa5DZjnY2AcCn3F4pIWihu7RvX2ywS7WdKAENDaWztzn2VJfkIAbdip-O9TTAPBL0tpz0Xqjm_sSkyoqAEfIKCq1LNyN7Aa2ctd1_h2c5j7oK6IsYnqnOR2RwtRRHOvVbAAbAXNHdEhCjtu7Bt203R_h-vhLhobYeWk4lM3SekZtPviL/s600/cjb.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="600" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-P9LtaGVvdzXsRa5DZjnY2AcCn3F4pIWihu7RvX2ywS7WdKAENDaWztzn2VJfkIAbdip-O9TTAPBL0tpz0Xqjm_sSkyoqAEfIKCq1LNyN7Aa2ctd1_h2c5j7oK6IsYnqnOR2RwtRRHOvVbAAbAXNHdEhCjtu7Bt203R_h-vhLhobYeWk4lM3SekZtPviL/w203-h169/cjb.jpg" width="203" /></a></div>
C.J. Brookes lives in central Indiana with her husband of fifteen years, their ten-year-old daughter, four-year-old lump of a beagle, elderly but diabolically clever border collie, evil border collie puppy, four demanding ducklings, one garden snail who lives in her child's bathroom, and a rogue cardinal named Carl and his wife Carla. Recently, they added a garden toad, Neville Toadbottom, to their tiny zoo. </span><div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Best known for her romantic suspenses, she has been writing for more than twenty years, and has more than seventy novels and novellas published.</span></div></div>Christa Nardihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11883393650796091231noreply@blogger.com0