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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 ~ Ella Devine by Lori Duffy Foster
When Ella thought of her father’s best friends, she remembered piggyback rides, snowball fights and hot cocoa by the fire on frigid Adirondack nights at the logging camp. She was only three when her father died while breaking a jam on the river and she had no real...
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A Day in My Life ~ Declan Shaw by M.E. Proctor
I should have gone to Connecticut in the spring. Carlton Marsh, my old college professor, needed help with research for his new book, an exposé on the Salvadoran Civil War that he covered as a frontline reporter in the 1980s. Carlton’s adventurous roaming days were...
A Day in My Life ~ Ashley Prescott/Niki Foster by James M. Jackson
Each morning, I wake up to two questions. Where am I? Who am I? This isn’t philosophy; my life depends on those answers. I do not open my eyes until I know whether I’m FBI Special Agent Ashley Prescott or Corporal Niki Foster—proud member of the Patriots For Freedom,...
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 ~ Saving The Guilty by Liz Milliron
When defense attorney Sally Castle agrees to do a favor for an old friend she thinks the case will be simple: present the appeal for a murder conviction and the work is already done. But the more Sally looks into the facts of the case, the more problems she sees. Did...
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My Musing ~ Death In A Pale Hue by Susan Van Kirk
Death In A Pale Hue by Susan Van Kirk Series Name: Art Center Mystery #1Genre: CozyRelease: June 7, 2022 Who knew going home could be deadly? I will show them success. Artist Jill Madison repeats this mantra when she returns to her small hometown to restart her life....
My Musing ~ Bayou Book Thief by Ellen Byron
Bayou Book Thief by Ellen Byron Series Name: Vintage Cookbook Mystery #1Genre: CozyRelease: June 7, 2022 A fantastic new cozy mystery series with a vintage flair from USA Today bestselling and Agatha Award–winning author Ellen Byron. Twenty-eight-year-old widow Ricki...
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New Releases ~ Week of June 23, 2024
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of June 23 – 29, 2024 with three debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! JUNE 24 The Case of the Secretive Secretary by Cathy...
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 ~ Death in the Romance Aisle by Lynn Cahoon
I enjoy the books by this author and I’m happy to host the cover reveal for the next book in the "Survivors' Book Club" mystery series, coming September 2023 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: September 5, 2023Publisher: Kensington BooksFormat: Print, Digital,...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ A Field Guide to Homicide by Lynn Cahoon
I am delighted to share with you the cover for the next book in the “Cat Latimer” mystery series from Kensington Books, coming January 28, 2020. Title: A Field Guide to Homicide Name of Series: Cat Latimer Number in Series: Sixth Genre: Cozy Mystery Author: Lynn...
Cover Reveal ~ A Crafter Quilts A Crime by Holly Quinn
I am happy to share with you the cover for the next book in the "Handcrafted" mystery series from Crooked Lane Books, coming February 11, 2020. Title: A Crafter Quilts A Crime Name of Series: Handcrafted Number in Series: Third Genre: Cozy Mystery Author: Holly Quinn...
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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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