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Get To Know ~ Maeve O’Reilly Kensington by Christine Knapp
Maeve sits down for a question-and-answer session with dru’s book musings so that we can learn more about what makes her tick. Let’s see what Maeve has to say. What is your full name? I’m Maeve O’Reilly Kensington How old are you? I’m thirty-six. What is your...
A Day In My Life ~ Dani Jensen by Ryan Hoffman
At this time, I'd usually be on the street right now. But it's vacation time with my Beau Riley Morgan. You probably know him as the guy that runs Pages & Scones now Pages & Brews. I'm a police officer in our little town of 3,200 and some folks, like my...
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A Day In My Life ~ Allie Halstead by Maddie Day
Hi, everybody. I’m Allie Halstead. I’m a real estate agent, and I also run a B&B in a big Victorian where I live with my husband and twin ten-year-old boys in Colinas, a lovely little historic town in the scenic wine-producing Alexander Valley about ninety...
A Day In My Life ~ Glory Harper by S.C. Merritt
Mornings come early at the bakery. My name is Glory Harper and starting my day at the crack of dawn is something I had to get used to when I began helping my daughter, Macy, in her new bakery, Macy's on Main. I grew up in the little town of Sweetwater Springs,...
Reviews
My Musing ~ Murder in the Dressing Room by Holly Stars
Dru’s Short Musing: In this debut series, Misty seeks the person responsible for her mentor’s death. This was a fun book where murder is afoot, and the investigation will keep you on your toes. The drama was nicely executed with enough suspense to keep me intrigued...
My Musing ~ Rockin’ Around the Chickadee by Donna Andrews
Bells are ringing and alarms are sounding in Donna Andrews' latest cheery addition in the New York Times bestselling Meg Langslow series. Meg's sister-in-law, Delaney, is pregnant. Since her due date is on or around Christmas Day, this is putting a bit of a damper...
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My Musing ~ Trouble in Queenstown by Delia Pitts
With Trouble in Queenstown, Delia Pitts introduces private investigator Vandy Myrick in a powerful mystery that blends grief, class, race, and family with thrilling results. Evander “Vandy” Myrick became a cop to fulfill her father’s expectations. After her world...
My Musing ~ Murder on Devil’s Pond by Ayla Rose
A quaint Vermont inn offers idyllic peace–until a body is found on the property–in this charming series debut, perfect for fans of Ellen Byron and Ellery Adams. When thirty-three-year-old Hannah Solace returns to her hometown to renovate and reopen the inn she...
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Releases
New Releases Coming Soon ~ October 2024
Here is a list of over 70 new titles representing major genres such as cozy mysteries, traditional mysteries, historical mysteries, and others releasing this month, with nine debut series. As always, I hope there is a new title to suit everyone’s personal taste....
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ Cold Query by Ivanka Fear
I am happy to host the cover reveal for the next book in Ivanka Fear’s mystery series, coming January 2025. Preorder to follow. Publication Date: January 29, 2025 Format: Digital, Print Name of Series: A Blue Water Mystery ~ Book 3 Genre: Traditional Mystery Author...
Cover Reveal ~ Someone Is Out There by Kaye George
I’m happy to host the cover reveal for Kaye George’s suspense novel, coming April 2025 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: April 15, 2025 Publisher: Rowan Prose Publishing Format: Print, Digital Genre: Suspense Author Website:...
Cover Reveals
Cover Reveal ~ The Jig Is Up by Lisa Q. Mathews
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the first book in the NEW “Irish Bed & Breakfast” mystery series from Crooked Lane Books, coming August 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: August 20, 2024 Publisher: Crooked Lane Books Format:...
Cover Reveal ~ Death Of A Flying Nightingale by Laura Jensen Walker
It is my pleasure to share with you the cover for the first book in a NEW historical mystery series from Level Best Books, coming September 2024 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: September 10, 2024 Publisher: Level Best Books - Level Historia Format:...
Extras
A Year In Review ~ 2024
This has been a year, despite all that was happening in my personal and professional life, I kept up with my reading (250 books) and introducing characters and authors to you. Let's see what was published on the blog for each feature: A Day In My Life: 220...
Coming Soon ~ New Series / More Books
Look for. . . Agatha, Anthony, Lefty and Macavity Award-Winning author Catriona McPherson’s Scotzilla, Scot’s Eggs, and Scots Away, book seven, eight, and nine in the Last Ditch mystery series, in which a California-based Scottish amateur sleuth and the Last Ditch...
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2 Olivias 2X the Fun Giveaway
Hi, I’m Olivia Blacke. And I’m Olivia Matthews. What could be more fun than a free signed cozy mystery from a brand new cozy series by Olivia? 2 free, signed cozy mysteries from 2 brand new cozy series from 2 Olivias – Olivia Blacke AND Olivia Matthews! 2X the...
A Year In Books ~ 2022
Lists are popular towards the end of the year. I’m not a fan of best book of the year, because the assumption should be that you read all books published to make that statement. For the third year in a row, I'm included in the feature, "What Did Women Like in...
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2024 Anthony Award
2024 Agatha Award
