Welcome to South Cove, California, a typical tourist town just off the Pacific Coast Highway.
I’m Jill Gardner, owner of Coffee, Books, and More – the only place in town to get your latte fix. I’m also the city council’s liaison to the business community. Which sometimes means I get all the jobs the elected politicians don’t want – but I’m not gripping. The money I’m paid to run the business-to-business meetings helps keep the lights on at the shop. Especially during dead seasons.
Time to unlock and start a pot or two of coffee. Good thing it’s Wednesday. I’m always slow during the morning shift which means I have plenty of time to spend researching new acquisitions for the bookstore side of the business. Translate – I get to read all morning long.
I haven’t always lived in South Cove. A few years ago I was a family law attorney in the city. After working too many hours and ending another bad relationship, I had a weekend free so I came for a visit. When it was time to check out of Beal Street Bed and Breakfast on Monday, I didn’t want to leave.
I quit my job, cashed in my retirement, and bought a building on Main Street. The perfect place for Coffee, Books, and More – my dream shop. My Aunt Jackie helped with the set up in between senior cruises to exotic locations.
I’ve put down roots in my little tourist town. My BFF Amy and I are regulars at Diamond Lille’s, the only other place that sells food in the town. My apartment, though tiny, is just enough for me. And I have time to spend with Miss Emily who lives in the last house on the road out of town. She’s a character, but I love her to death.
And, so did someone else.
You can read more about Jill’s adventures in Guidebook to Murder, the first book in the “Tourist Trap” mystery series, published by Kensington. Books are available at online booksellers.
GIVEAWAY
Comment on this post by 6pm EST on April 21, and you will be entered for a chance to win a Kindle or Nook copy of GUIDEBOOK TO MURDER. One winner will be chosen at random.
About the author
Lynn Cahoon’s a multi-published romance and mystery author who lives with her husband in a small river town where her mind tends to wander around the depth and experience of small town life and love. Guidebook to Murder, A Tourist Trap Mystery releases April 17th. Mission to Murder – releases in July 2014 and If the Shoe Kills – will be available November 2014. For more information check out Lynn’s website at www.lynncahoon.wordpress.com
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I am going to get this one even if I don’t win it. Jill sounds like a great person to get to know.
Hi Marcy – I love getting to know Jill. As the series progresses, she surprises me. Thanks for stopping in!
Love trying out new series. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.
Linda, I hope you give the Tourist Trap mysteries a shot. South Cove would welcome a new visitor… 🙂 Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Ooh! Just the cover pulls me into this one!
Dina, Kensington did great covers for the series. I can’t wait to see #3. Thanks for stopping by.
Good morning Dru! Thanks for having Jill over !
Sounds good…I will look at the Library for the first one…I do not want to be entered as all I have is Kindle for pc and never seem to get around to reading those.
Hi Gram, Guidebook is available in print on demand. I got a few copies earlier this week and the cover is just as pretty. 🙂 Thanks for your comment.
I have this book on my wish list !
Kathy – that’s great to hear! Thank you.
This sounds really good. Thanks for a chance to win a copy.
Glad you like it Barbara. Thanks for stopping in.
This sounds like a book I must read. I have it on my list of books I want.
Yay Carol!
Sounds great, can’t wait to read it 🙂
Debbie, enjoy!
I look forward to reading it…I enjoy “locale” books.
JD – I had so much fun writing South Cove.
Holy Book Store, Batman, this sounds like a perfect book. The premise of doing something so wonderful as opening a perfect business in a perfect small town, what a wonderful premise for a book.
Writer’s dream job, at least this one’s. LOL Coffee and books – what else is there to life? Oh, pumpkin cheese cake.
Wow! That was ricky, cashing in her retirement! I would love to read a cozy featuring this brave main character! Thank you for the chance!
CarolNWong@aol.com
Carol – with risk comes reward. Sometimes.
This sounds like a great new series! I’d love to win a copy and see!
Hi Jan, thanks for stopping in.
I would love to read it; thank you for the chance
jslbrown2009(at)aol(dot)com
Glad to see you here today!
I’m about 10 miles north of that Pacific Coast Hwy. I’m in. I love reading about familiar landmarks (and new-to-me ones as well). Please put me in the draw. Thanks.
Judy – my sister lives in Santa Maria. I love visiting her.
Wow, that caught my attention, this sounds great. Thanks for the chance to win.
Nice to hear Debbie!
This looks great. Thanks for the chance to win.
Thanks Mary!
I had not heard of this series and so thank you so much for letting me know about it. It sure sounds delightful.
Thank you Dru.
Cynthia
Dru’s amazing, isn’t she?
This sounds like a series I would like to try. Thank you for a chance to win a copy of Guidebook to Murder.
I hope you take a chance on Guidebook. 🙂
Sounds like a great new series! Saw the mention on the Cozy Chick’s blog the other day, too. Thanks for the chance to win!
Kristin, sounds like you and Dru hang out at all the hot spots. 🙂
I live in a tourist town in Minnesota–I wonder how this California tourist town will compare.
suefarrell.farrell@gmail.com
Sue- I’ve never been to Minnesota. Now I’m curious. 🙂
This sounds like the beginning of a fun series.
kaye.killgore@comcast.net
Proud mama here, but I love South Cove and Jill and the gang.
yays!!!
another new series!!
thank you for the giveaway!!!
Cyn – book 2 – Mission to Murder is already out in cyber land for preorders.
Good line–I love her to death but someone already did!
Thanks Libby!
Thanks Lynn for interacting with my readers and introducing us to Jill.
Thanks for having me over Dru! It was fun.
Adding this one to my list. Looks like a great new series. Would love to win!
Thanks for adding Guidebook to your list Stacie!
Thank you for the giveaway. I will be adding this to my tbr list. One way or another I will be reading this book.
You do my heart good Debra! 🙂
This book sounds like it’s my kind of book! Bookstore and lattes, what more do I need to know? I would really appreciate winning a Nook copy! If I don’t win I will probably buy this one!
Donna – I hope you keep Guidebook in mind when you’re shopping. 🙂
Sounds like a good start to a new series.
Elaine, TT mysteries were really fun to write. Adding new places to my South Cove map.
Looks like a great new series! And the kind of shop a lot of us would like to open or patronize! Thanks for the chance to win!
Wouldn’t that be fun?
This definitely sounds like a fun debut. I can’t wait to get trapped in a new series.
Love it Mark! 🙂
Cool Book. Looks like a great read
Thanks kiki!
Enjoyed this a lot! Looking forward to the second in the series!
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