A Conversation with Bea Lambert by Linda Reilly

May 5, 2015 | A Day In My Life

Fillet of MurderHello, luvvies . . . I’m Bea Lambert. Isn’t Dru Ann a dear for inviting me to chat with you today? Oh, I do wish she would stop by my eatery in the Berkshires. It’s on a charming cobblestone plaza called the Wrensdale Arcade. I know Dru Ann would find it cheerful and cozy. How I’d love to whip up some tasty fish and chips for her, with a scoop of my tangy coleslaw.

But I’m really here to tell you about my wonderful friend, Talia Marby. I first met Talia when she was a teenager. She came into the eatery I own with my hubby, Howie, looking for an after-school job. Poor luv – she’d had a lot going on back then, what with her folks having problems. Oh, but what a worker she turned out to be! She handled the deep fryer like she’d been born to it, and she could clean out the grease trap with the best of them. We’d have kept her on forever if we could have. Sadly for us, she went off to college after high school. We couldn’t fault her for that, of course. She deserved a higher education, and we wanted the best for her. After college she went on to a fancy job in Boston. She’d have stayed in Boston, too, if it hadn’t been for that silly chap she was semi-engaged to. The fool didn’t know enough to hang on to a woman as kind and darling as Talia. I’m so thankful Talia saw the light and left when she did. And you know what they say about timing? Well, as it turns out . . . it really is everything.

Several weeks ago, you see, my Howie needed knee surgery. A bad infection kept him in hospital, and I was having a devil of a time running the eatery with my young employee, Whitnee. Now don’t get me wrong—Whitnee is a sweet lass. But between her community college classes, that weird bloke of a boyfriend, and her overbearing mum, she has a lot on her plate. But anyway, when I heard Talia was back in town, living in her Nana’s bungalow, I asked if she’d like to help out for a bit. Luckily for me, she said yes.

I needed help, too—badly. The fellow who owned the classic lighting store across the plaza had been badgering me on a daily basis. Mr. Hoity-Toity wanted my signature on a petition that would have stopped a comic book store from opening up on the plaza. As if comic books aren’t good enough for his posh lamps! Turns out someone else didn’t take kindly to his annoying ways, either. When Talia and I went over to the lighting shop to give him a piece of our collective mind, we had the bad luck to stumble onto his body. Guess who the coppers tried to pin the blame on? Me.

Talia’s putting in plenty of overtime now, just trying to keep me out of the pokey. I really would look horrid in one of those dreadful orange onesies. But in the meantime, I do hope you’ll stop by and visit with us for a bit. Take a load off and enjoy some of our delicious fried treats!

You can read more about Bea and Talia in Fillet of Murder, the first book in the NEW “Deep Fried” mystery series, published by Berkley Prime Crime.

GIVEAWAY: Leave a comment by 12 p.m. eastern on May 12 for the chance to win a copy of Fillet of Tote - Deep Fried mysteriesMurder plus the “Deep Fried Mysteries” Tote Bag. The giveaway is open to U.S. residents only. Winner will be notified within 48 hours after giveaway closes and you will have three days to respond after being contacted or another winner will be selected. Make sure to check your SPAM folder.

About the author
Raised in a sleepy town in the Berkshires, Linda Reilly spent the bulk of her career in the field of real estate closings and title examination. It wasn’t until 1995 that her first short mystery, Out of Luck, was accepted for publication by a national women’s magazine. Since then she’s had over forty short stories published, including a sprinkling of romances. Fillet of Murder is the first mystery in the Deep Fried series. Visit Linda at www.lindasreilly.com.

161 Comments

  1. MaryB
    MaryB on May 5, 2015 at 1:09 am

    Oh, I always like to hear about a new cozy series. This sounds like fun. Thanks for the chance to win.

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 6:35 am

      Thanks, Mary. Good luck!

  2. ktbeeblog
    ktbeeblog on May 5, 2015 at 1:18 am

    Talia sounds like a character I’d like to hear more about. Working at a library in rural MS gives me the perfect opportunity to show off a Deep Fried Mysteries tote. Thanks for a chance to win.

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 6:36 am

      Good luck in the contest!

  3. Mary Jane H
    Mary Jane H on May 5, 2015 at 1:23 am

    Sounds great! Thanks for the chance to win!

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 6:36 am

      Thanks for posting, Mary Jane ~

  4. kuzlin
    kuzlin on May 5, 2015 at 1:58 am

    Love trying new series plus s tote bag! How great.

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 6:37 am

      Good luck in the contest! The tote really is cute.

  5. Lindar
    Lindar on May 5, 2015 at 2:05 am

    Love the tote bag! I’m excited to see a new cozy series! Thank you for the giveaway chance!

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 6:37 am

      Thanks, Linda with the same initials!

  6. noraadrienne
    noraadrienne on May 5, 2015 at 2:08 am

    Hi Dru, welcome home.
    I love diner stories, and I do like that kitty on the cover of the book. Since I seem to be collecting those cute giveaway bags I think I should enter the contest.

    Toss my hat into the contest ring please.

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 6:38 am

      Good luck, Nora Adrienne!

  7. Jen
    Jen on May 5, 2015 at 2:23 am

    The tote bag is darling! I am looking forward to reading the new mystery series. Thank you for the giveaway.
    myrifraf(at)gmail(dot)com

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 6:39 am

      Thanks for commenting, Jen. Good luck ~

  8. Barbara Hawk
    Barbara Hawk on May 5, 2015 at 3:02 am

    Sounds like a fun read! Love the cover! Thanks for the opportunity!

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 6:39 am

      Hi Barbara! Good luck in the contest!

  9. Brenda Handy
    Brenda Handy on May 5, 2015 at 5:25 am

    Looks like a great start to a new series. Thank you for the opportunity to enter the giveaway.

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 6:40 am

      Thanks, Brenda. Wish you good luck!

  10. Lisa Wine
    Lisa Wine on May 5, 2015 at 5:47 am

    Looks like a great new series. Thanks for the chance to win.

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 8, 2015 at 7:58 pm

      Thanks, Lisa! Good luck in the drawing ~

  11. Debbie Carnes
    Debbie Carnes on May 5, 2015 at 6:30 am

    Love the cover and bag. Sounds like a great new series for me

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 6:40 am

      Thanks, Debbie, and good luck in the giveaway!

  12. margo sue
    margo sue on May 5, 2015 at 6:30 am

    Looking forward to reading this book

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 6:41 am

      Thank you, Margo Sue ~

  13. ladyjanel
    ladyjanel on May 5, 2015 at 6:33 am

    Really sounds like a great series. Have had a few people that got ARC’s privately message me and recommend this to me on Goodreads. Now I know I really need to read it. 😀 Love the cover and nice tote too.

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 6:42 am

      Thank you for the kind words. Good luck!

  14. Jill Lauder
    Jill Lauder on May 5, 2015 at 7:27 am

    Fantastic giveaway! Thank you!

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 8, 2015 at 8:00 pm

      Thanks, Jill … and good luck!

  15. Lisa Brown
    Lisa Brown on May 5, 2015 at 7:32 am

    Looks great, and thanks for the chance to win 🙂

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 7:47 am

      Thanks, Lisa. Good luck!

  16. Sheila K.
    Sheila K. on May 5, 2015 at 7:37 am

    I would love to read this book—thanks for the chance to win a copy!

  17. Linda Reilly
    Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 7:48 am

    Good luck in the contest, Sheila ~

  18. candace knight
    candace knight on May 5, 2015 at 7:59 am

    This book sounds great and the cover is very cute.
    Moonbay7399@gmail.com

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 8:16 am

      Thanks, Candace — and good luck!

  19. griperang
    griperang on May 5, 2015 at 8:05 am

    This sounds like a good book. Thank you for the chance to win

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 8:17 am

      Thank you! Good luck in the giveaway ~

  20. Patty Degmetich
    Patty Degmetich on May 5, 2015 at 8:19 am

    Sounds like a great read. Thanks for the chance. 🙂

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 9:32 am

      Thanks, Patty. Good luck!

  21. Lisa Garrett
    Lisa Garrett on May 5, 2015 at 8:27 am

    I love the Berkshires! This sounds like a great cozy.

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 9:33 am

      Thanks, Lisa. I was lucky enough to grow up in the Berkshires! Good luck ~

  22. carolee888
    carolee888 on May 5, 2015 at 8:31 am

    Talia sounds like a great character, so friendly and colorful. Would love to read this book.

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 9:34 am

      Thanks, Carolee! I think you’ll enjoy Talia’s personality. Good luck.

  23. Judy Weaver
    Judy Weaver on May 5, 2015 at 8:40 am

    Sounds like a good read. Fish and Chips sound pretty good too!!

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 9:36 am

      Thanks, Judy. The fish and chips served at Lambert’s is delicious!

  24. Cozynookbks
    Cozynookbks on May 5, 2015 at 8:55 am

    Love Bea’s British lingo. I hope Talia and Bea find the real killer. I’d like to read Fillet of Murder and find out who bumped off Mr. “Hoity-Toity.”

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 9:37 am

      Bea is such a fun character, and so lovable. Good luck in the giveaway!

  25. Christi King
    Christi King on May 5, 2015 at 8:58 am

    I love new series and this one sounds fun. Great tote bag too! Thanks for the giveaway!

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 9:37 am

      Thanks so much, Christi. Good luck !

  26. Abby
    Abby on May 5, 2015 at 9:10 am

    Wow this looks like a really nice read! I like the diner angle. And the tote bag is awesome. Thanks for the giveaway!

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 9:38 am

      Thanks, Abby. The tote really is nice. Good luck!

  27. Kiki
    Kiki on May 5, 2015 at 9:23 am

    Looks like cute cozy mystery.

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 9:39 am

      Thank you, Kiki ~ and good luck!

  28. Debbie Price
    Debbie Price on May 5, 2015 at 9:37 am

    I think this will be a new series that I will like! Happy release day and thanks for the contest!

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 9:40 am

      Thanks, Debbie. I appreciate the kind words!

  29. rochf
    rochf on May 5, 2015 at 9:52 am

    I’m always eager to try a new series–this looks like a good one.

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 11:47 am

      Thanks so much. Good luck!

  30. Betty Hall
    Betty Hall on May 5, 2015 at 9:54 am

    Can not wait to start reading this new series!

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 11:48 am

      Thank you, Betty. Hope you enjoy it ~

  31. Kathy Gonzales
    Kathy Gonzales on May 5, 2015 at 10:00 am

    I love the title , can’t wait to read this one !

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 11:49 am

      Thanks, Kathy! I was glad that Berkley liked the title I chose.

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 11:49 am

      Thanks, Robin ~ and good luck!

  33. Alicia F
    Alicia F on May 5, 2015 at 10:35 am

    This is so on my list to read!!!!!
    afarage (at) earthlink. net

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 11:50 am

      Wow, thanks Alicia!

  34. sallycootie
    sallycootie on May 5, 2015 at 10:58 am

    I like this character, have added this to my TBR stack. Love to find new series. And what a cute tote. Thanks!

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 11:50 am

      Thanks, and good luck Sally!

  35. anne
    anne on May 5, 2015 at 11:15 am

    A great cozy and wonderful giveaway. Thanks.

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 11:51 am

      Thank you for entering, Anne ~

  36. Betty Escobar
    Betty Escobar on May 5, 2015 at 11:24 am

    sounds like a cute cozie with food too, lol Love it, gl2all

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 11:51 am

      Thanks, Betty! Good luck ~

  37. Linda MH
    Linda MH on May 5, 2015 at 11:25 am

    Oh, a new series!! Yay! Can’t wait to read Fillet of Murder. Thanks for the chance to win a copy–and that tote bag is adorable.

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 11:52 am

      Thank you, Linda. I have to admit that the tote is quite adorable!

  38. MaryAnn Forbes
    MaryAnn Forbes on May 5, 2015 at 11:55 am

    A tote bag and a new book– love it!
    Thanks for the opportunity.📖📚

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 12:13 pm

      Thank you, MaryAnn ~ and good luck!

  39. Rita Quante
    Rita Quante on May 5, 2015 at 12:00 pm

    Love new series! You had me hooked with the cover! Best wishes for success and thank you for the chance to win!

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 12:14 pm

      Thank you, Rita. (There’s a Rita in the story!)

  40. Mari Krampach
    Mari Krampach on May 5, 2015 at 12:23 pm

    Love the kitty on the cover and from the excerpt sounds like a fun and sassy read!

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 12:26 pm

      Thank you, Mari! Good luck in the giveaway ~

  41. Barbara Hackel
    Barbara Hackel on May 5, 2015 at 12:59 pm

    How exciting! I am looking forward to reading this book and the ones that follow in the series! Sounds like fun, food, and mystery-right up my alley! 🙂
    Thanks Linda and Dru for the opportunity to win a copy of the book. The tote bag is awesome and would be wonderful to own and use for —what else?—hauling my books around. Good luck with the series-I am sure it will be a success! 😉

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 2:57 pm

      Thank you, Barbara! Good luck in the giveaway. The embroidered tote is really quite nice, and perfect for hauling books!

  42. Rachel Lepree
    Rachel Lepree on May 5, 2015 at 1:19 pm

    Oh, I would love to read this book!

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 2:57 pm

      Thanks so much, Rachel !

  43. Libby Dodd
    Libby Dodd on May 5, 2015 at 1:56 pm

    Sounds delightful, as always

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 2:59 pm

      Thanks, Libby ~ and good luck!

  44. ekehlet
    ekehlet on May 5, 2015 at 1:57 pm

    This book sounds great – I’d love a chance to read it!

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 4:17 pm

      Thank you, and good luck!

  45. Debbie S
    Debbie S on May 5, 2015 at 2:52 pm

    I love the sound of this one, Bea sounds like a sweetheart. Thanks for the chance to win, I love getting in on the start of a new series.

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 2:58 pm

      Bea is one of my favorites, Debbie. Good luck in the giveaway!

  46. Sandy Todd
    Sandy Todd on May 5, 2015 at 2:53 pm

    Hey Dru! Good blog again today! Congratulations Linda on your debut! Sounds like a good one.

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 2:58 pm

      Thanks so much, Sandy! Good luck in the giveaway ~

  47. Patricia
    Patricia on May 5, 2015 at 3:27 pm

    Thanks, Dru and Bea/Linda! I’m looking forward to reading Fillet of Murder (and congratulations on the new series)!

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 4:18 pm

      Thank you, Patricia. Good luck in the giveaway~

  48. Doward Wilson
    Doward Wilson on May 5, 2015 at 4:14 pm

    Thanks for the chance to win. New series, food, cat and murder; who can wait.

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 4:18 pm

      Thanks for entering! Cats are the best, aren’t they?!

  49. June Shaw
    June Shaw on May 5, 2015 at 4:31 pm

    What a delightful-sounding series! I look forward to reading it!

  50. Linda Johnson Hoberg
    Linda Johnson Hoberg on May 5, 2015 at 5:27 pm

    Sounds like a great new series! Please enter me in the contest.

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 8:01 pm

      Thanks, Linda. Good luck with the giveaway!

  51. suekey12
    suekey12 on May 5, 2015 at 5:59 pm

    Any cozy with a cat on the cover is one I’d like to read—maybe while I’m eating some of your fish and chips. Thanks for the contest.
    suefarrell.farrell@gmail.com

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 8:02 pm

      Cats on covers appeal to me, too. Good luck!

  52. Jenne
    Jenne on May 5, 2015 at 6:12 pm

    This sounds like a fun new series.

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 8:01 pm

      Good luck in the drawing, Jenne ~

  53. Kaye Killgore
    Kaye Killgore on May 5, 2015 at 7:28 pm

    This sounds like a good start to a new cozy series.

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 8:05 pm

      Thanks, Kaye. Good luck!

  54. bookwoman
    bookwoman on May 5, 2015 at 7:47 pm

    Love cats and cozies. Looks like a fun series.

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 8:05 pm

      I love cats and cozies, too! Good luck in the drawing.

  55. Jeanie Dannheim
    Jeanie Dannheim on May 5, 2015 at 8:09 pm

    Fish and chips sound good! And cats and cozies just should go paw-in-paw. Would love to read this; sounds like a great first-in-series!

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 10:05 pm

      Thanks, Jeanie! I agree that cats and cozies are a great combo. Good luck in the giveaway.

  56. Nancy Funkhouser
    Nancy Funkhouser on May 5, 2015 at 8:36 pm

    Looks like a fun series. Thanks for the chance to win both a book and a tote.

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 5, 2015 at 10:06 pm

      Thanks, Nancy! Good luck in the giveaway.

  57. Brian Frauenknecht
    Brian Frauenknecht on May 5, 2015 at 10:11 pm

    I am so excited for this book, I had it preordered and then financial issues have caused me to have to wait to read it I can’t wait to get the chance to read this. I love new cozy mysteries and this one looks great!!

  58. Dotty Kelley
    Dotty Kelley on May 5, 2015 at 10:22 pm

    This sounds like a fun new cozy series.

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 6, 2015 at 6:41 am

      Thank you, Brian! Wishing you good luck in the giveaway ~

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 6, 2015 at 6:42 am

      Thanks, Dotty. Good luck in the giveaway ~

  59. Kay
    Kay on May 5, 2015 at 10:59 pm

    I already had this one on my to read list. Thanks for the great conversation and the chance to win a copy!!

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 6, 2015 at 6:41 am

      Thank you for adding it to your list, Kay~
      Good luck!

  60. cyn209
    cyn209 on May 6, 2015 at 12:03 am

    What a clever title!! I LOVE it!!!
    Cannot wait to read this book!!!
    Thank you for the giveaway….

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 6, 2015 at 6:43 am

      Glad you like the title! Good luck ~

  61. Patty Allen
    Patty Allen on May 6, 2015 at 1:15 am

    This book sounds like a lot of fun, can’t wait to read it. Thanks for the giveaway 🙂

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 6, 2015 at 6:44 am

      Thanks, Patty . . . and good luck!

  62. wendynewcomb
    wendynewcomb on May 6, 2015 at 9:52 am

    Great giveaway, thank you for hosting this contest.

    wfnren at aol dot com

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 6, 2015 at 5:30 pm

      Thanks for entering, Wendy!

  63. Jane Firebaugh
    Jane Firebaugh on May 6, 2015 at 11:55 am

    I’d love to win this. 🙂

  64. Donna Gantt
    Donna Gantt on May 6, 2015 at 12:05 pm

    I would love to read the book and win the tote bag.

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 6, 2015 at 5:31 pm

      Best of luck, Donna!

  65. Marilyn Watson
    Marilyn Watson on May 6, 2015 at 7:21 pm

    I love the sound of this and adore fish and chips. You have such a cute Cover too…
    Marilyn ewatvess@yahoo.com

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 6, 2015 at 9:30 pm

      Thanks, Marilyn, and good luck!

  66. Katreader
    Katreader on May 6, 2015 at 8:42 pm

    I wish I could pop over for some chips! I guess I’ll have to make do by reading your book here across the pond-I’d love to have your tote to add to my collection!

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 6, 2015 at 9:31 pm

      Thanks, Katreader! Good luck ~

  67. Wanda downs
    Wanda downs on May 6, 2015 at 10:44 pm

    Have not read this author but would love to

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 7, 2015 at 6:19 am

      Thanks for entering, Wanda! Good luck ~

  68. Misty Knapp
    Misty Knapp on May 6, 2015 at 10:45 pm

    It sounds like a good book to read!

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 7, 2015 at 6:19 am

      Thanks, Misty. Good luck in the drawing~

  69. Elizabeth Jeannie Downing
    Elizabeth Jeannie Downing on May 7, 2015 at 4:06 am

    sounds like a book I would really like to read thanks for having the giveaway

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 7, 2015 at 6:20 am

      Thank you, Elizabeth! Good luck ~

  70. Daniele K
    Daniele K on May 7, 2015 at 8:05 am

    Thank you for the chance to win! Another book to add to my wish list.

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 7, 2015 at 8:18 pm

      Thanks, Danielle – good luck!

  71. Chassity Biddix
    Chassity Biddix on May 7, 2015 at 9:03 am

    Sounds like a great opportunity. I love the green color of the tote so Springy.

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 7, 2015 at 8:28 pm

      It’s a real pretty tote, Chassity. Good luck in the giveaway!

  72. Marie Morrissey
    Marie Morrissey on May 7, 2015 at 10:19 am

    Have added this to my to read list

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 7, 2015 at 8:28 pm

      Thanks, Marie. Good luck!

  73. omygato2015
    omygato2015 on May 7, 2015 at 11:18 am

    Would love to win! Sounds like a great read!

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 7, 2015 at 8:29 pm

      Thank you, and good luck!

  74. Yifat Cestare
    Yifat Cestare on May 8, 2015 at 9:05 pm

    This book really sounds terrific. I would to to take the time to read it, and the tote bag is a great added bonus. Thanks for the opportunity.

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 9, 2015 at 7:12 am

      Thanks so much, Yifat! Good luck in the giveaway ~

  75. Karen Terry
    Karen Terry on May 9, 2015 at 3:34 am

    It sounds like an exciting read.

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 9, 2015 at 7:13 am

      Thank you, Karen . . . and good luck!

  76. Sue Em Davenport
    Sue Em Davenport on May 9, 2015 at 10:23 am

    What a charming intro to this new series. I look forward to reading it.

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 10, 2015 at 11:31 am

      Thanks, Sue! Good luck in the giveaway ~

  77. Annette
    Annette on May 9, 2015 at 12:06 pm

    It’s always great to read about a new series.

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 10, 2015 at 11:31 am

      Thanks, Annette! Best of luck in the drawing ~

  78. Sha
    Sha on May 9, 2015 at 1:49 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway! The book sounds great!

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 10, 2015 at 11:32 am

      Thanks so much – good luck!

  79. Judy
    Judy on May 9, 2015 at 2:20 pm

    Like to get in on the first in a series. Love the color of the tote, so I’m all in for this one.

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 10, 2015 at 11:34 am

      Thanks, Judy! I wanted the tote to match the book cover. It’s very strong –perfect for carrying books!

  80. Ruth Nixon
    Ruth Nixon on May 9, 2015 at 6:50 pm

    I just read a review and it sounds like a great book.

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 10, 2015 at 11:34 am

      Aw, thank you Ruth. Good luck!

  81. Marilyn Watson
    Marilyn Watson on May 10, 2015 at 7:32 am

    The title alone would have me entering. I love Fish and Chips. Sounds like a good read.
    Marilyn ewatvess@yahoo.com

    • Linda Reilly
      Linda Reilly on May 10, 2015 at 11:35 am

      Lambert’s serves great fish and chips, Marilyn! Good luck in the drawing ~

  82. Dru
    Dru on May 12, 2015 at 5:07 am

    Thanks Linda for commenting and interacting with my readers.

    Contest is closed.