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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 ~ Madelyn Garcia Castillo by Lizbeth Lipperman
Hi, I'm Madelyn Garcia Castillo. If my name sounds familiar, it's probably because I was the rookie cop who got framed for murder in JAILHOUSE GLOCK. A wannabe gangster ended up dead in a jail cell, my gun was used, and I nearly traded in my badge for an orange...
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A Day in My Life ~ Carissa Blackwood by Penny Warner
I’m So Not Nancy Drew Although I wish I were sometimes. Especially now that I’ve moved into what could only be described as a “haunted” house with my two “eccentric” aunts. After I got divorced and lost my job as a mystery novel ghostwriter, I’d been looking for a new...
A Day in My Life ~ Detective AJ Lewis by Melissa Westemeier
A groggy start, but I stayed up late gaming. Again. My partner Taylor constantly lectures me about it, but playing video games is a harmless way to unwind at the end of the day compared to what a lot of the older guys do. It only takes me fifteen minutes to drive from...
Reviews
My Musing ~ NO BONES ABOUT IT by Annie McEwen
Dru’s Short Musing: When her friend becomes a prime suspect in a recent murder, Emmy along with her friends are on the case. This story immediately captured my attention from the first page to its conclusion. The writing was crisp and the comfortable tone made it easy...
My Musing ~ The Jig Is Up by Lisa Q. Mathews
Irish step dance takes a deadly turn in this Celtic cozy series debut, perfect for fans of Carlene O’Connor and Paige Shelton. Single-mom and police chief’s daughter Kate Buckley is all about family. After she receives an urgent text from her younger sister Colleen,...
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My Musing ~ Flyin’ Solo by Peggy O’Neal Peden
Flyin’ Solo by Peggy O'Neal Peden Series Name: Nashville Mystery #3Genre: TraditionalRelease: July 5, 2022 Travel agent Campbell Hale's first boyfriend is back in Nashville for their high-school reunion - but murder, rather than love, is in the air . . . Travel agent...
My Musing ~ The Hidden One by Linda Castillo
The Hidden One by Linda Castillo Series Name: Kate Burkholder Mystery #14Genre: SuspenseRelease: July 5, 2022 The discovery of an Amish bishop's remains leads chief of police Kate Burkholder to unearth a chilling secret in The Hidden One, a new thriller from...
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New Releases ~ Week of June 30, 2024
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of June 30 – July 6, 2024. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! JUNE 30 Fatal Fiction by Karen MacInerney (Cozy Mystery) The air at...
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 ~ Stalking Around the Christmas Tree by Jacqueline Frost
I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for the next book in the "Christmas Tree Farm" mystery series, coming October 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 17, 2023Publisher: Crooked Lane BooksFormat: Print and DigitalName of Series: Christmas...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Have A Deadly New Year by Lynn Cahoon
I am excited to host the cover reveal for the first novella in the "Farm-to-Fork" mystery series from Kensington Books, coming December 3, 2019. Title: Have A Deadly New Year Name of Series: Farm-to-Fork Number in Series: 1.5 Novella Genre: Cozy Mystery Author: Lynn...
Cover Reveal for Gone, Kitty, Gone by Eileen Watkins
I am delighted to share the cover for the next book in the “Cat Groomer” mystery series from Kensington Books, coming December 31, 2019. Title: Gone, Kitty, Gone Name of Series: Cat Groomer Number in Series: Fourth Genre: Cozy Mystery Author: Eileen Watkins Author...
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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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