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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 ~ Annie Murray by Ellie Alexander
Have you ever had a dream that became a reality? For me, my formative years began with a nightmare—the murder of my best friend, Scarlet. The day before we were due to walk across the stage in caps and gowns, receive our criminology degrees, and launch into the world,...
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A Day In My Life ~ Hellen Gleason by Misty Simon
There you are! Thanks so much for waiting! I hope I didn’t keep you too long at the counter. Goodness, we’re usually better than this. My niece, Roxy, is off handling whatever new issue we have going here, so I’ll be taking care of you and getting you to your room at...
A Day In My Life ~ Tonya Roberts by Leslie Gray Streeter
1994 I usually set my clock radio to 6 a.m., so I make sure to get 15 minutes to hit “snooze” so the alarm doesn’t think he won. But this morning, just as I open my eye ready to smack that button, my phone rings. “Tonya get the paper!” my mother is saying. “Girl,...
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 Great Gimmelmans by Lee Matthew Goldberg
Middle child Aaron Gimmelman watches as his family goes from a mild-mannered reform Jewish clan to having over a million dollars of stolen money stuffed in their RV’s cabinets while being pursued by the FBI and loan sharks. But it wasn’t always like that. His father...
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My Musing ~ A Wild Ride by Jane Tesh
A Wild Ride by Jane TeshSeries Name: Madeline Maclin #6Genre: Cozy MysteryRelease: May 3, 2021Purchase Link Madeline Maclin's mother never approved of her detective career. But when ten paintings are stolen from the Parkland Museum of Art, including Madeline's Blue...
My Musing ~ The Inheritance by R. Franklin James
The Inheritance by R. Franklin JamesSeries Name: Johanna Hudson #1Genre: Traditional MysteryRelease: April 2021Purchase Link A 30-year-old genealogist is forced to face the pain of her own past while discovering that her talents can be used to solve more than her...
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New Releases ~ Week of November 5, 2023
Looking for something to read? Check out some of the new titles releasing during the week of November 5 – 11, 2023 with one debut series. I hope a few of these books take you to an exciting place. Have fun reading! NOVEMBER 6 Hollow Voices by Michelle Corbier...
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 ~ Witchy Wednesday by Denise Jaden
Today I’m hosting the cover reveal for the first book in the NEW "Tabitha Chase" mystery series, coming February 2022 and is up for preorder. Book SynopsisThe murder of a witch, a seaside town selling the supernatural, and a realtor-turned-sleuth, rediscovering her...
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Cover Reveal ~ Silenced by Sugar by Catherine Bruns
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the fifth book in the “Cookies & Chance” mystery series from Gemma Halliday Publishing, coming January 16, 2018. Title: Silenced by Sugar Series: Cookies & Chance #5 Genre: Cozy Mystery Publisher: Gemma...
Cover Reveal ~ The Phantom Of Oz by Cindy Brown
I am excited to share with you the cover for the fifth book in the “Ivy Meadows” humorous mystery series from Henery Press, coming January 30, 2018. Title: The Phantom of Oz Series: Ivy Meadows #5 Genre: Humorous Mystery Publisher: Henery Press Website:...
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2026 Best Mystery Blog
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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