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A Day in My Life ~ Alene Baron by G.P. Gottlieb
Alene made a pot of coffee, started a pancake batter, and texted her boyfriend, who called back within moments. He felt marginally improved, he said, and it was still just a cold. His daughter had come home late again, and he hadn’t slept well. Alene scraped bean...
A Day in My Life ~ Kate Rowan by Vanessa Westermann
As I settle back against my pillows, I feel a twinge of guilt. I should be reading a new release for the bookstore’s newsletter. Crime fiction has always been my go-to in a reading slump, but reality broke my heart and there’s nothing like Jane Austen to heal it. A...
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A Day in My Life ~ Meg Daniels by Jane Kelly
My name is Meg Daniels, and I was living a conventional life in New York City until I met Andy Beck, Private Investigator, who thought I killed my boss. I didn’t. I did, however, hit it off with Andy. We’ve been together for about seven years now, engaged for one....
A Day in My Life ~ Stephanie Roth by John Degen
I assume every adult child eventually reaches that moment when they realize they have become a parent to their parents. I’m there now. And it’s profoundly unsettling, let me tell you. At least at this point, I only have my father to worry about. My mother, the...
Reviews
My Musing ~ ODE TO THE BONES by Carolyn Haines
Dru’s Short Musing: This was an engaging read from the first page to its intensified conclusion. So much is going on in Sarah Booth’s world and discovering betrayals where she least expect it highlights the greatness of this series. The mystery was nicely...
My Musing ~ TROUBLE’S TURN TO LOSE by Susan M. Boyer
Dru’s Short Musing: When faced with a decision to help a client or not, her heart and sense of justice win out. This evenly paced and well-written whodunit with its comfortable tone quickly became a page-turner as I had to know how this was going to end. The author...
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My Musing ~ TELL-TALE TREATS by Jennifer J. Chow
Dru’s Short Musing: When a customer dies after eating one of her cookies, Felicity puts on her detective cap to find the person responsible and to clear her name. This well-written whodunit had a comfortable tone and crisp writing that made it easy to follow along...
My Musing ~ A FIELD GUIDE TO MURDER by Michelle L. Cullen
Dru’s Short Musing: The last words said to Harry propelled him and his caregiver to investigate his neighbor’s death, especially when some of Harry’s observations suggest there’s more to this than meets the eye. With an intriguing premise and a multi-plot...
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Releases
New Releases ~ Week of April 5, 2026
Searching for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing the week of April 5 – 11, 2026 with five debut series. I hope a few of these books take you on a reading adventure! APRIL 6 Death on a Deck by CeeCee James (Cozy Mystery) Real estate agent...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ WORKING VACATIONS WILL KILL YOU by Kathleen Marple Kalb
I am excited to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW “Roscoe Gang” mystery series, coming April 2027 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: April 6, 2027 Series: A Roscoe Gang Mystery, Book 1 Genre: Cozy Mystery – Culinary...
Cover Reveal ~ ALL ABOARD FOR MURDER by Ellen Byron
Ellen Byron is a multi-faceted and prolific author and her books always keep me engaged and entertained. That’s why I’m thrilled to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the “Golden Motel” mystery series, coming July 2026 and...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ A POISONOUS POUR by Maddie Day
Edith Maxwell writing as Maddie Day is a prolific author with several dozen books and short stories published and it is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the “Cece Barton” mystery series, coming April 2026 and now up...
Cover Reveal ~ SNAKEBERRY edited by Christine Bagley, Susan Oleksiw, Ang Pompano, & Leslie Wheeler
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for SNAKEBERRY, coming October 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 5, 2025 Publisher: Crime Spell Books Format: Print, Digital Name of Series: Best New England Crime Stories, Book 5 Genre:...
Extras
Interview with L.A. Chandlar
Author on the Air Global Radio Network invited me, the shy one, to interview the fabulous L.A. Chandlar about her latest release, THE HINDENBERG SPY. We talked about the book, Josephine Baker and of course my favorite building in New York. Listen here on Soundcloud...
I’m an Anthony and Macavity Award Nominee by Dru Ann Love
This happened. . .again, two times. Winners will be announced in...
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Kensington Giveaway 2023 – #9
Thanks to the publisher, One winner of Kathleen Marple Kalb book: A FATAL OVERTURE by Kathleen Marple Kalb To stake a claim on this giveaway, leave a comment below telling me if you’ve read any books by Kathleen Marple Kalb. The books will be shipped...
Kensington Giveaway 2023 – #8
Thanks to the publisher, One winner of three miscellaneous books: STILL KNIFE PAINTING by Cheryl Hollon DRAW AND ORDER by Cheryl Hollon A FATAL OVERTURE by Kathleen Marple Kalb To stake a claim on this giveaway, leave a comment below telling me why you love to...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
