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A Day in My Life ~ Kitty Rossi by Dana Mentink
“Kitty,” my mother laments. “You’re not to be galloping around like a lamb in springtime.” I don’t reply that I’m nothing like a lamb and if there weren’t so many maddening social requirements draining my investigative time, I wouldn’t always be in such a hurry. These...
A Day In My Life ~ Agatha Shadewell by Gina X. Grant
Occupation: Con Artist, Forger, and Burglar, Retired (mostly) I never meant to get a dog. Dogs require structure. And stability. And I, Agatha Shadewell, have never been good with those. But then I found Chance—hungry, thirsty, and eager for a home—just as I was...
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A Day In My Life ~ Jessie Madison by Terry Shames
Last week I got in touch with the detective who worked on my father’s case. Milton Walsh wasn’t a fireball twelve years ago when my father was murdered, and he’d only gotten lazier. Persuading him to talk to me was like prodding a frog to walk upright. He actually...
A Day In My Life ~ Kate Parker by Karen E. Olson
I can hardly believe that I’m actually Mrs. Hank Tudor. It’s going to take a little bit of getting used to. Granted, there were five Mrs. Tudors before me, but I was married twice, too. Sometimes it works out, sometimes it doesn’t. Still, my friends keep asking me why...
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 ~ Death in Bloom by Jess Dylan
Death in Bloom by Jess DylanSeries Name: Flower House #1Genre: Cozy MysteryRelease: May 25, 2021Purchase Link The first in a sweet and colorful cozy mystery series from Jess Dylan, Death in Bloom introduces flower shop owner Sierra Ravenswood. At the Flower House,...
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My Musing ~ The Bengal Identity by Eileen Watkins
The Bengal Identity by Eileen Watkins is the second book in the “Cat Groomer” mystery series. Publisher: Kensington Books, March 27, 2018 Everyone knows a leopard can't change its spots. But can a thief hide the spots on a catnapped Bengal? Groomer Cassie McGlone is...
My Musing ~ Worth Killing For by Jane Haseldine
Worth Killing For by Jane Haseldine is the third book in the Julia Gooden mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, coming March 27, 2018 Detroit newspaper reporter Julia Gooden returns in a twisting, superbly assured new mystery, where a brutal murder and a father’s...
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March 2021 Releases
Here is a list of over 50 new titles representing major genres such as cozy mysteries, traditional mysteries, historical mysteries, and others releasing this month, with four debut series from Emmeline Duncan, T.E. Kinsey, Kathryn Long, and Olivia Matthews. The...
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Cover Reveal ~ IT’S NOT EVEN PAST by Anna Scotti
With a new publisher and a new introduction, it is my pleasure to present this updated cover with its new look and design, coming October 2026 and now up for preorder. Publication Date: October 20, 2026 Genre: Short Story Crime Fiction Collection Format: Print,...
Cover Reveal ~ Trouble With Cupid edited by Jaden Terrell, Claire Matturro, Michelle Ladner
Are you ready for "10 Short Mysteries Spiced With Romance"? Here is it . . . the cover of the holiday-themed anthology from KaliOka Press, coming February 14, 2018. Title: The Trouble With Cupid Genre: Cozy Publisher: KaliOka Press Editors: Jaden Terrell, Claire...
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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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