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A Day in My Life ~ Macki Smith by Traci Hall
September, Smith Orchard Twenty-eight-year-old Macki Smith has been in self-imposed prison at her family home after the worst breakup in history since May. She’s betrayed by her own sweet tooth when she dares a stop at Cosmic Café for Hunter’s apple-blueberry crepes....
A Day in My Life ~ Ivy O. Kelly by Shannon Symonds
When I needed to hide from my ex, The Balefire Bay Book and Tea Shop’s bookclub became my new family and kept me alive. Xander, a world-famous author, gave me a job in his personal library, which looks like it belongs in Downton Abbey, and a cabin to stay in on his...
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A Day in My Life ~ Grayson Montana by Sandra Owens
Grayson Montana here. Back when I was a senior in high school, I learned firsthand what it felt like to be powerless. I was kidnapped, along with two other boys, and held for ransom. My father—a former SEAL—didn’t waste a second. He called in two of his...
Let’s Get To Know ~ Cole Walker by Margaret Mizushima
One of the best ways to learn about a person is by asking questions, so let’s get to know Cole Walker. What is your full name? Cole Walker, DVM (I included DVM, because it took years of hard work and hardship to earn that Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.) How old...
Reviews
My Musing ~ MURDER AT THE TOY SOLDIER by Maddie Day
Dru’s Short Musing: Not again! Mac finds the body of a toy store worker slumped over and the Cozy Capers Book Group are on the case. This fast-paced and well-written drama with its comfortable tone was quickly consumed by me as I had to know how this was going to turn...
My Musing ~ Elizabeth Sails by Kristin Owens
For fans of The Bookish Life of Nina Hill and The Jetsetters, Elizabeth Sails is a shipboard cozy mystery that features an unintended quest for self-discovery, forgiveness, and an awesome buffet. Beth Schiff ghostwrites autobiographies for politicians, despite her own...
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My Musing ~ Postcards From Stella Maris by Susan M. Boyer
Postcards From Stella Maris by Susan M. Boyer Series Name: Liz Talbot Mystery Short Story CollectionGenre: CozyRelease: September 26, 2022 Postcards From Stella Maris is a collection of five short stories for fans of the series who might be interested, for example in...
My Musing ~ Live and Let Grind by Tara Lush
Live and Let Grind by Tara Lush Series Name: Coffee Lover's Mystery #3Genre: CozyRelease: October 11, 2022 Devil’s Beach is percolating with a hot murder case, and reporter-turned-barista Lana Lewis could be the next to get beaned in Tara Lush’s third Coffee Lover’s...
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New Releases Coming Soon ~ September 2024
Here is a list of over 75 new titles representing major genres such as cozy mysteries, traditional mysteries, historical mysteries, and others releasing this month, with twelve debut series. As always, I hope there is a new title to suit everyone’s personal taste....
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ MANCINI BLUE by Maggie Toussaint
I am excited to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW "Art Studio" mystery series, coming October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 13, 2026 Series: An Art Studio Mystery, Book 1 Genre: Cozy Paranormal Mystery Format: Print,...
Cover Reveal ~ Deadly Tides by Mary Keliikoa
I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the "Misty Pines" mystery series, coming October 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 24, 2023Publisher: Level Best BooksFormat: Print, DigitalName of Series: Misty PinesNumber in...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ It Cannoli Be Murder by Catherine Bruns
Here it is. . . the cover reveal for the next book in the "Italian Chef" mystery series from Poisoned Pen Press, coming July 2020. Book Synopsis It’s time to serve some just desserts. . . Six months after her husband’s death, Tessa Esposito has a lot on her plate....
Cover Reveal ~ Let the Guilty Pay by Rick Treon
Here is the cover reveal for the first book in the NEW "Bartholomew Beck" suspense series from Fawkes Press, coming July 2020. Book Synopsis Bartholomew Beck has a secret. He saw who killed his neighbor, but he lied to the police and now the wrong man is on Death Row....
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dru’s book musings have been listed as one of the 60 BEST MYSTERY BOOK BLOGS to follow on the internet in 2026! dru’s book musings placed 13th on the list. Click here for the full list of mystery book blogs. dru’s book musings have been listed as one of the 70 BEST...
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