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A Day in My Life ~ Margaret Drake by Darcy Graves
I had not intended to involve myself in a murder investigation. But I imagine few do, unless they are killers. Murders, like unsuitable engagements and unfortunate hats, are the sort of thing one generally hopes will happen to other people. I’m afraid this particular...
A Day in My Life ~ Beatrice Sawyer by Megan Gerig
Have you ever not known what you wanted to do in life? I recently was laid off from my third position this year, and everyone’s telling me to take a chance and do what I really want to do. Only, I don’t know what that is. I dropped out of nursing school because I...
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A Day in My Life ~ Emmaline McCoy by Patricia Smiley
The cab driver dropped me off at the milonga on a sultry Buenos Aires evening. The lights in the club were dim except for a spotlight on the dance floor where women in fishnet stockings and red chiffon dresses slit high on their legs danced the tango with men in...
A Day in My Life ~ Kate Galway by Alice Fitzpatrick
It still surprises me that early morning is my favorite time of the day. It wasn’t always so. For over thirty years, I reluctantly dragged myself out of bed at six every weekday to teach secondary school English. Once I retired, I thought I’d be able to sleep in, but...
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My Musing ~ DEATH HITS THE HIGH NOTES by GG Calpo
Dru’s Short Musing: When two members of the choir die at a rehearsal and one of them is a close friend, the team is on the hunt for a killer. This story blends friendship and family drama into one cohesive whodunit that I could not put down, quickly becoming a...
My Musing ~ Resort to Murder by Annie McEwen
When Emmy Cooper’s life in Chicago is turned upside down, the young interior designer retreats to her family’s lake cottage resort in the beautiful Wisconsin Northwoods for a much-needed break. Hoping to clear her mind and gain a fresh perspective, she looks forward...
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My Musing ~ Mango, Mambo, and Murder by Raquel V. Reyes
Mango, Mambo, and Murder by Raquel V. Reyes Series Name: Caribbean Kitchen Mystery #1Genre: CozyRelease: October 12, 2021Purchase Link Cuban-American cooking show star Miriam Quiñones-Smith becomes a seasoned sleuth in Raquel V. Reyes's Caribbean Kitchen Mystery...
My Musing ~ The Fog Ladies: In the Soup by Susan McCormick
The Fog Ladies: In the Soup by Susan McCormick Series Name: San Francisco Cozy Murder Mystery #3Genre: CozyRelease: October 4, 2021Purchase Link The Fog Ladies are back, in the third installment of this endearing cozy murder mystery series. "There was a man in the...
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New Releases ~ Week of February 11, 2024
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of February 11 – 17, 2024. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! FEBRUARY 13 Death of a Spy by M. C. Beaton with R.W. Green (Traditional...
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Cover Reveal ~ STEAL AWAY: Crime Fiction Inspired by the Captains of Yacht Rock edited by Josh Pachter
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover reveal for the latest "Inspired By" anthology, coming in December 2026 from Crimson Gate Books and now up for preorder. Publication Date: December 4, 2026 Series: An "Inspired By" Anthology, Volume 10 Genre: Crime Fiction...
Cover Reveal ~ Little Red House by Liv Andersson
I’m excited to share with you the cover reveal for the latest book by Wendy Tyson, writing as Liv Andersson, coming December 2022 and now up for preorder. Book SynopsisTwenty years isn’t enough to erase the sins of the past—but the future is even more terrifying in...
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Cover Reveal ~ New Beginnings, Old Friends by LynDee Walker
“To the universe, every moment is the start of the next big thing in your life.” I confess, I saw that on a Facebook meme. It stuck with me—probably because it’s a good encapsulation of the attitude I try to live by and teach my littles to live by example. And it fits...
Cover Reveal ~ Crumbled to Pieces by Catherine Bruns
I am happy to share with you the cover for the sixth book in the “Cookies & Chance ” mystery series from Gemma Halliday Publishing, coming September 25, 2018. Title: Crumbled to Pieces Genre: Cozy Mystery Author Website: catherinebruns.net Book Synopsis In need of...
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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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