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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 ~ Emma Justice by Jackie Layton
Hi, I’m Emma Justice, and I’m a Texas flower farmer. People often ask me how many acres of land I have on my flower farm. It’s almost embarrassing to admit that I don’t own an actual farm. I have a home on the edge of town with an enormous back yard. There’s enough...
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A Day In My Life ~ Jess Walker by Gin Jones
My mother always claimed she had three daughters because of Omne Trium Perfectum. Everything's better in threes. We were skeptical, but when Em and CJ bought a B&B, they named it the Three Sisters B&B. And promptly needed my help, just like when we were kids....
A Day In My Life ~ Billy Jo Bradley by Lyn Farrell
My name is Billy Jo and I’ve just had awful news. PD is retiring! PD is a detective, and I work for his agency called Rosedale Investigations. My lovely (and free) apartment is upstairs. I’m twenty-one now, but was living in my car until two years ago when PD tracked...
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 ~ Open For Murder by Mary Angela
Open For Murder by Mary Angela is the first book in the NEW "Happy Camper" cozy mystery series, coming November 24, 2020. Deep in the heart of touristy small-town Spirit Canyon, South Dakota, former journalist Zo Jones runs the Happy Camper gift shop, where she sells...
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My Musing ~ A Tale of Two Kitties by Sofie Kelly
A Tale of Two Kitties by Sofie Kelly is the 9th book in the “Magical Cats” mystery series. Publisher: Penguin Random House, coming September 5, 2017 In this charming mystery from the bestselling author of Paws and Effect, two magical cats have powers of detection that...
My Musing ~ Macramé Murder by Mollie Cox Bryan
Macramé Murder by Mollie Cox Bryan is the third book in the “Cora Crafts” mystery series. Publisher: Kensington, August 2017 As the head of a bustling crafting retreat, Cora Chevalier could use a break of her own. So she and her creative cohorts temporarily swap...
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August 2020 Releases
Here is a list of over 60 new titles representing major genres such as cozy mysteries, traditional mysteries, historical mysteries, and others releasing this month, with ten debut series from Mary Ellen Bliss, Lynn Cahoon, Lily Charles, Hannah Dennison, Amanda Flower,...
Cover Reveals
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: Deeper Than The Grave by Tina Whittle
It’s taken almost a year, but Tai Randolph finally has her new life together. She’s running a semi-successful Atlanta gun shop catering to Civil War re-enactors. Her lover, the sexy if somewhat security-obsessed Trey Seaver, is sorting through his challenges. Most...
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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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