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Welcome to Cozy Wednesday! I am happy to feature Strike the Death Note today! Strike the Death Note (Octavia Fields Mysteries) by Rebecca McKinnon About Strike the Death Note Strike the Death Note (Octavia Fields Mysteries) Cozy Mystery 2nd in Series Setting - Rocky Mountains Independently Published (June 26, 2025) Number of Pages  204 Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0F336797V With just two weeks left of the summer at Aerie Pines, music shop owner Octavia Fields should be getting ready to head back to the nomadic life she lives most of the year—but the season is set to end in a minor key for her little shop. Octavia’s determined to do everything she can to increase sales so her employees won’t have to bow out for the next season. If she’d known it would involve coming across a body with a conductor’s baton sticking out of its chest, she might not have been so eager. While Octavia is trying to focus on her shop’s problem, music students who know she played a part in catching the last killer keep telling her what they know about the victim. She wants to pass the information on to the detective, but when one of her employees becomes a suspect, Octavia has no choice but to become the conductor of her own investigation. Trying to save her shop, solve a murder, handle threats, and deal with her growing feelings for the lead detective is keeping Octavia’s score full—but she needs to find the sour note before someone else plays their finale! Dollycas's Thoughts Octavia Fields is preparing to close her Aerie Pines music shop in a couple of weeks for the season, but she knows she needs to come up with ways to make her little shop more profitable if she is going to reopen next year. Sadly, her life breaks a string when she finds a conductor’s baton protruding from the chest of one of the students attending the summer program. Knowing she should be concentrating on her business, she still can't keep from doing a little snooping into the death, especially when one of her employees appears to top the list of suspects. She wants to help Detective Jack Price in any way she can while hoping their budding relationship will bloom. With everyone attending rehearsals and stopping by for their bows and strings, Octavia will be orchestrating her own composition to catch the killer despite finding more scary conductor's batons as threats to get her to back down. Can Octavia catch the killer, save her business, and get her man, too? Or will the case reach a crescendo for both her and her business? ____ All Ms. McKinnon's core characters are well-crafted and fun. Octavia Fields is one cool protagonist who marches to her own beat. She summers at Aerie Pines, where her employees take very good care of her and her shop. The rest of the year, she travels from protest to protest for causes important to her in Betty, her hippie van pulling her tiny house behind. She loves the simple life, no need for a cell phone, and she rarely wears shoes; she is a true free spirit. Her best friend Piper has Octavia's best interests at heart, but can sometimes be the little devil on her shoulder. Piper's husband is a total peach who puts up with his wife's shenanigans. Octavia hasn't seen hunky Detective Jack Price with his piercing blue eyes much recently but that changes after she finds another body. That attraction between them is unmistakable. The murder happens early in the story, and there are plenty of suspects to work through. Mairi and Xavier have complete control of the music shop, so Octavia has time to sleuth. With the murder, students are required to stay behind the gate. Octavia makes a deal to have a couple of tables set up near the rehearsal area to sell things the students may need. It also makes it easier for her to question suspects and others who may have insight about the death. Octavia is a little ditzy at times, but people open up to her, and she can put clues together to come up with unique theories that strike all the right notes. I enjoyed following along step by step to the exciting conclusion, where I found out I was completely wrong about the guilty party. Strike the Death Note is an excellent addition to this music-based cozy mystery series. Set in the Rocky Mountains, the setting is picturesque and unique. The mystery is well-plotted, and the characters gel together and make wonderful friendships. If you like music-themed mysteries and a quirky main character, this series is for you. I am intrigued to see where Ms. McKinnion takes this series next, as the season has ended in Aerie Pines. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Thank you to the author for providing me with an ARC. Your Escape Into A Good Book Travel Agent About Rebecca McKinnon Rebecca McKinnon enjoys playing with her imaginary friends and introducing them to others through her writing. She dreams of living in the middle of nowhere, but has been unable to find an acceptable location that wouldn’t require crossing an ocean. Author Links: Website  Newsletter Sign-Up  Instagram    Facebook    GoodReads Preorder bonus: readers can get a free story. Click Here Purchase Links - Amazon   Also written by Rebecca McKinnon Great Escapes Praise for Strike the Death Note (Octavia Fields Mysteries) by Rebecca McKinnon Strike the Death Note by Rebecca McKinnon was a very fun, well-written cozy mystery, and I definitely recommend it to cozy mystery lovers! ~Christy's Cozy Corners 5-STARS Music, mystery, and murder are center stage in Strike the Death Note. With realistic characters and lively banter, this is a must-read for cozy mystery readers. ~Novels Alive Laugh out loud funny, yet with endearing characters, STRIKE THE DEATH NOTE strikes all the right notes in this engaging mystery. I can't wait for Octavia to return to Aerie Pines! ~Cozy Up With Kathy 5 stars! A summer violin shop owner looking to revitalize her slowing business finds a dead body instead. ~Guatemala Paula Loves to Read TOUR PARTICIPANTS - Please visit all the stops.  June 17 – Jody's Bookish Haven – SPOTLIGHT  June 17 – Baroness Book Trove – SPOTLIGHT June 18 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT June 18 – Frugal Freelancer – CHARACTER GUEST POST June 19 – Christy's Cozy Corners – REVIEW June 19 – Books, Ramblings, and Tea – SPOTLIGHT June 19 – Infinite House of Books – SPOTLIGHT June 20 – Novels Alive – REVIEW June 21 – Maureen's Musings – SPOTLIGHT June 21 – StoreyBook Reviews – SPOTLIGHT June 22 – Cozy Up With Kathy – REVIEW June 23 – Jane Reads – AUTHOR GUEST POST  June 23 – Guatemala Paula Loves to Read - REVIEW June 24 – Ascroft, eh? – CHARACTER INTERVIEW June 25 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – REVIEW June 26 – Deal Sharing Aunt – AUTHOR INTERVIEW a Rafflecopter giveaway Have you signed up to be a Tour Host? Click Here to Find Details and Sign Up Today! Want to Book a Tour? Click Here Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. Receiving a complimentary copy in no way reflected my review of this book. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” “As an Amazon Associate, I earn a commission from qualifying purchases.” I am also an affiliate of Bookshop.org and I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.” These funds are often used for gift cards and other giveaways. Read the full article

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The Iris Code: A Tracker Novel by Anita Dickason About The Iris Code The Iris Code: A Tracker Novel Crime Thriller Series: A Stand-Alone Story - Part of the FBI Tracker novels Setting - Fredericksburg, Texas Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mystic Circle Books (June 20, 2024) Hardcover‎ : 318 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1958464066 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1958464069 Paperback: ‎ 318 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1958464058 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1958464052 Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CW13NLFS Local reporter and photographer Riley Phillips stumbles upon the unthinkable during a routine Human Remains Detection canine training session at an abandoned farm near Fredericksburg, Texas. When her cadaver dog, Milo, unexpectedly alerts, she makes a chilling discovery—a corpse with a bullet hole in the skull. Riley’s nose for news is already twitching, but when the unidentified body is stolen, her journalistic instincts ignite. Who is determined to keep the victim’s identity a secret—and why? Could her crime scene photos hold the key? What her camera captured propels the elite FBI Tracker Unit into action and places her squarely in the crosshairs of a killer. Learning the identity of the mystery man takes on an ominous urgency. Can Riley and FBI Tracker Cody Lightfoot uncover the truth before a deadly plot unfolds—or will they become the next targets? Dollycas's Thoughts Riley Phillips is a local reporter and photographer who is training her dog, Milo, in Human Remains Detection. She is doing her training on an abandoned farm, but suddenly Milo is alerting away from where she had left a small cadaver scented decoy. When she goes to investigate his find, she is surprised. Milo has found the body of a dead man with a bullet hole in his head. She quickly takes pictures to document the scene and dials 911. She noticed a key piece of evidence that should help to identify the man, but Sheriff Otto Rutherford fails to follow protocol for handling the corpse, and Riley learns the next morning that the body had been stolen. And the sheriff rapidly closes the case. This sends Riley's news senses into overdrive. After someone breaks into her house, she calls her brother Ted. He calls a woman he met on an earlier case. Nicki's with a new FBI Unit, the Trackers. Using Riley's photos, she starts to do her magic to try to identify the corpse. She is confused when her new software is unable to make the identification, but that gets her boss very interested in the case, which launches the Tracker Unit into high gear. That brings FBI Tracker Cody Lightfoot to Fredericksburg, where he and Nicki team up to try to uncover who the dead man is, what brought him to the area, why he was killed, and who did it. Will Riley and Cody uncover what is happening in Fredericksburg? Will they live to see justice prevail? ___ Ms. Dickson has created very interesting characters for this story. Riley Phillips is a very smart woman with great instincts, ready to delve into this case to get to the truth. She trusts her boss, Susan, the owner/editor of the local paper, and a strong, smart woman in her own right. Soon, Tracker Cody Lightfoot, a Native American of Apache heritage with a photographic memory, comes to town. His original plan is to work undercover, but that changes as the investigation proceeds. Nicki is a computer genius working for the Trackers unit. She reminds me of Penelope Garcia from Criminal Minds. This story would make a fantastic episode for that series. Sheriff Rutherford is a good ole boy who gave me Bruford T. Justice vibes from Smokey and the Bandit, a lot of bluster with very little knowledge. Milo is a special animal. Smart and empathic, who doesn't like to leave Riley's side. He adds so much to this story beyond his detection work. The mystery the author has penned is based on fascinating technology that I had heard of but didn't know much about. I never thought about how it could be used in a criminal way. Ms. Dickason took the bit of technology and crafted a complex mystery that pulled me into the story deeper and deeper as the plot developed and clues were uncovered. She sets a quick pace, making the book almost impossible to put down. I was truly on the edge of my seat as plans were devised and played out for a terrifying ending. I was completely taken aback by the identities of all of the players. It is apparent that Ms. Dickason did her research. She was able to weave and explain everything in ways for her readers to easily comprehend, which is not an easy task. I always appreciate learning something new when diving into a story. She even includes a "The Story Behind the Fiction" at the end of the book, which goes into more depth.  I also appreciate that romance is not the main focus of the book, but there was no denying the chemistry between Riley and Cody. The epilogue made me smile. The Iris Code is a compelling read with a captivating cast. This may be my first Tracker mystery, but I hope it won't be my last. With each book being a stand-alone, I will be adding the earlier books to my wish list and anxiously awaiting the next one. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Thank you to the author for providing me with an ARC. Your Escape Into A Good Book Travel Agent About Anita Dickason  Award-winning author Anita Dickason writes about what she knows, cops and crime. After twenty-two years with the Dallas Police Department, Anita has an unending source of inspiration for her plots. Many incidents and characters are based on her experiences. During her tenure, she served as a patrol officer, undercover narcotics officer, advanced accident investigator, tactical officer and the first female sniper on the Dallas SWAT team. Links: Website - Facebook - YouTube Author's World - YouTube - Book Cinema Purchase Link Amazon  Find all of Anita's books HERE. TOUR PARTICIPANTS June 16 – Books, Ramblings, and Tea – SPOTLIGHT June 16 – Jody's Bookish Haven – SPOTLIGHT June 17 – Ascroft, eh? – AUTHOR INTERVIEW June 18 – Maureen’s Musings – SPOTLIGHT  June 19 – Novels Alive – REVIEW June 20 – Frugal Freelancer (NOW SARADIPITY'S)– AUTHOR GUEST POST June 21 – Sapphyria's Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT June 22 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT June 23 – Christy's Cozy Corners – AUTHOR GUEST POST June 24 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – REVIEW a Rafflecopter giveaway Have you signed up to be a Tour Host? Click Here to Find Details and Sign Up Today! Want to Book a Tour? Click Here Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. Receiving a complimentary copy in no way reflected my review of this book. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” “As an Amazon Associate, I earn a commission from qualifying purchases.” I am also an affiliate of Bookshop.org and I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.” These funds are often used for gift cards and other giveaways. Read the full article

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A resourceful hero under threat, memorable villains, some gritty violence, and fast-moving suspense. — Kirkus Reviews The Cold Kid Case: A Sparky of Bunker Hill Mystery Teen & Young Adult US 20th Century Historical Fiction 1st in Series Publisher ‏ : ‎ Poodle Productions, LLC Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 22, 2018 Print length ‏ : ‎ 302 pages ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8989280803 Kindle ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CKX1HVQG Bloody Crime Spree of the Century! Meet Sparky, an orphaned, street-savvy 11-year-old living by her wits in the Depression-era Bunker Hill neighborhood of downtown Los Angeles. She is on a mission to clear her name after being accused of the murder of a little girl whose body she discovers on a park bench—talk about being in the wrong place at the wrong time! And things only get worse when Sparky is blamed for ever more outrageous crimes until her body count is ridiculous. Will Sparky be able to summon the gumption to solve the crime and clear her name? Rosalind Barden crafts an unforgettable and uniquely zany mystery, filled with a web of colorful characters, recalling the charm of decades past, with Hollywood, movie stars, mobsters, and, of course, murder. The Rest of the Series Author Links Website - Facebook - Instagram - Amazon - Bluesky - BookBub - GoodReads - Pinterest - TikTok - YouTube Click on covers for more book information or to order from Amazon. 9/15/2025 Your Escape Into A Good Book Travel Agent   This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase using my links, I will receive a small commission from the sale at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting Escape With Dollycas. Read the full article

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Good friends, loyal family, and a fantastic brunch make THE DIVA POACHES A BAD EGG a delicious addition to this long-running series. ~Cozy Up With Kathy The Diva Poaches a Bad Egg (A Domestic Diva Mystery) Cozy Mystery 18th in Series Setting - Virginia Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kensington Cozies (May 27, 2025) Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 320 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1496743458 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1496743459 Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DFRXP333 Northern Virginia’s own Martha Stewart returns in a brand-new mystery as an interior designer clashes with a killer . . . Stylish brunches are all the rage this autumn in Old Town Alexandria, and everyone’s posting their parties on social media. But while Domestic Diva Sophie Winston juggles her event-filled calendar, she’s approached by local designer Mitzi Lawson—who is afraid someone is following her. The very next day Mitzi loses her best friend and business partner, Denise. The two were renovating a generations-old house where Denise died unexpectedly, and Mitzi fears that it wasn’t a medical condition to blame, but murder. It could just be the shock talking, but Sophie agrees to help Mitzi involve the police. Then she receives a panicked phone call from Mitzi, and when she rushes to the old house, Mitzi is nowhere to be found. Now Sophie’s appetite for investigation is piqued even more than her appetite for eggs Benedict and mimosas. Could Denise’s death be connected to her viper’s nest of in-laws or the house she was working on which her husband just inherited? What of the self-proclaimed etiquette expert with some improper secrets, or the scheming mistress? Or does the old house harbor secrets of its own? There’s a generous buffet of suspects to keep the Diva scrambling for an answer . . . Includes delicious recipes and fabulous DIY decorating tips! Author Links Website      Facebook     Instagram     GoodReads     Pinterest     Delicious Mysteries        Twitter/X       Kensington Cozies The Rest of the Series Also written by Krista Davis The Rest of the Series Also written by Krista Davis Find all of Krista's books HERE.  Click on covers for more book information or to order from Amazon. 9/15/2025 Your Escape Into A Good Book Travel Agent This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase using my links, I will receive a small commission from the sale at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting Escape With Dollycas. Read the full article

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Welcome to My Reading Itinerary Monday!  Where are your books taking you this week? I will be traveling to Green Bay, Pennsylvania, and Mississippi! Here’s what I read and what I have planned for this week. Escapes Completed The Iris Code: A Tracker Novel by Anita Dickason Release Date - June 17, 2024 Setting - Texas The Great Escapes Tour stops here tomorrow. Strike the Death Note (Octavia Fields Mysteries) by Rebecca McKinnon Release Date - June 26, 2025 Setting - Rocky Mountains The Great Escapes Tour stops here this week for Cozy Wednesday! ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE by Meg Macy Release Date - June 1, 2025 Setting -Michigan My Review will be up on Thursday. Scheduled Escapes Homemaker (Prairie Nightingale) by Ruthie Knox & Annie Mare Release Date - June 1, 2025 Setting – Green Bay, Wisconsin The Great Escapes Tour stops here on Friday! The Secrets We Keep: A Mystery by Amy Lillard Release Date - June 24, 2025 Setting - Mississippi For Review Murder on the Books (A Cozy Bookshop Mystery) by Toni LoTempio Release Date - July 1, 2025 Setting - Pennsylvania The Great Escapes Book Tour stops here next week for Cozy Wednesday! Possible Future Escapes June 22 - 28, 2025 Happy Reading!! Your Escape Into A Good Book Travel Agent This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase using my links, I will receive a small commission from the sale at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting Escape With Dollycas. Read the full article

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I can’t say enough good things about the author’s talent for creating lifelike characters as well as a twisty mystery! I highly recommend it! 5 Stars! ~Christy’s Cozy Corners WILDCARD (JAX DIAMOND MYSTERIES) Cozy Mystery/Thriller 8th in Series Setting -Niagara Falls Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (March 31, 2025) Paperback ‏ : ‎ 206 pages ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8315596820 Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DDHJKV3T The honeymoon begins with a dead body in the bedroom... Niagara Falls, 1923. Traveling out of the city isn’t PI Jax Diamond’s cup of tea, but when he and Laura along with their courageous companion, Ace, head to Niagara Falls on their honeymoon, they’re on cloud nine. That is, until Jax carries his new bride over the threshold, and there’s a corpse in their bed that looks to have been there since the dawn of time. A ten-year-old unsolved murder sets off a string of others with victims plunging to their deaths over the falls, and all the evidence is pointing to nightclub owner and their good pal, Orin Marino, as the killer. Jax, Laura, Ace, and friends risk their lives trying to solve a crazy riddle and stop a killer before the next victim takes the plunge. But every step forward sends them two steps back. It’s a wild and crazy ride with twists, turns, and belly flops in this fun and fast-paced 1920s cozy thriller. Easily reads as a standalone. Author Links Website    Facebook     Instagram    Goodreads    Bookbub The Rest of the Series Coming April 1, 2026 Also by Gail Meath 5 stars! I recommend A PERILOUS PREMIERE to readers of historical cozy mysteries. Fun and frothy and a solid murder mystery to boot! ~Boys Mom Reads! A Perilous Premiere (Stone & Steele Mysteries) Historical Cozy Mystery 1st in Series Setting - California Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cranberry Pond Publishing (November 15, 2024) Paperback ‏ : ‎ 182 pages ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8227660671 Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CZS3J93M Solving their own murders is the least of their problems…and the beginning of Stone & Steele, a reluctant yet surprisingly skilled investigative team. The Golden Age of Hollywood, 1938. Vivian Steele moved to California to start a new life. She opened a fashion boutique in Beverly Hills, befriended Carole Lombard, the actress, and married a successful banker. But when her husband is murdered, Vivian discovers she isn't the only one hiding a few secrets. An anonymous phone call lures Vivian to a plush hotel room where she stumbles upon the dead body of a beautiful young actress – her husband’s mistress. To add fuel to the fire, she's not alone. Preston Stone, her adversary and Hollywood’s notorious playboy, is standing beside her. Suspiciously, they part ways only to find themselves alone again at a movie premiere two days later, and the message becomes brutally clear. They’re both the next targets of a cold-blooded killer. Together, Vivian and Preston are thrown into a deadly race to find a missing collection of valuable coins and stop a vicious killer before they become the next murder victims. But first, they need to stop pointing their fingers at each other. A Perilous Premiere is the first book in this exciting new 1930s Stone & Steele mystery series starring a great cast of characters ranging from the rich and famous to Bella, a Boston Terrier, her new friend, Boris, a Saint Bernard, and a few other endearing folks. (A pretty clean read) Coming October 15, 2025 Author Links Website    Facebook     Instagram    Goodreads    Bookbub Click on covers for more book information or to order from Amazon. Find all of Gail Meath's Books HERE. Your Escape Into A Good Book Travel Agent 8/15/2025 This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase using my links, I will receive a small commission from the sale at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting Escape With Dollycas. Read the full article

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The Sunday Salon is a Facebook group that has become an informal week-in-review gathering place for bloggers. It is also a place to share our thoughts about things of a bookish nature. You can also link up weekly on Readerbuzz. The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimberly @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer ~ It’s a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog, showcase books and things we have received, and share news about what is coming up on our blog for the week ahead. HAPPY SUNDAY EVERYONE! For the first time since my unexpected hospital experience, I posted 4 reviews last week. All 4 were Perfect Escapes. I am hoping to stay on track, but again this week my eyes were slamming before I reached my goal number of pages. So this will continue to be a work in progress. No sporting events for us this week. Between the heat and the rain, the games were postponed, or we stayed home where it was cool. This week is forecast to be even hotter, 92 degrees Saturday, as I type this, and rain Tuesday through next Monday. We are under a heat advisory through Monday evening. I binged on the final episodes of Season 1 of The Pitt and can't wait to see Season 2. This weekend, I am bingeing the rest of  Ellsbeth Season 2. Of course, I will be reading too. In other news, Rylnn is now 2 months old and the absolute cutest little girl. Not going to lie, I could stare at that little face all day long. Again this week, masked ICE that could not be ICE for all we know because of their masks and the ability to purchase the same vests and gear online, people disappearing, people kidnapped, a Senator being tackled at a Homeland Security press conference, other leaders arrested while trying to do their jobs, the embarrassment of what happened at the G7, false claims of deals and treaties, being on the brink of another war, and so much more ties me up in knots and is taking a toll on me. Every day, sometimes several times a day, I get a notification on my phone of another travesty or cruelty. While it all makes me crazy, this week we received notice that the "Trump administration to shut down LGBTQ youth suicide hotline". My son may not have been part of that community, but those mothers will feel the same excruciating pain I felt and still carry today when I learned my son had taken his own life. This is just one thing that shows what an evil man is doing to ruin our nation.  The protests last week were wonderful. We saw even some Republicans think he has gone too far, and are speaking out and coming out to protest. The next one is set for July 4th. We must keep gathering, phoning, and emailing our representatives. We are only 5 months in, will we survive all they have in store for us? Edited to add, THE US JUST BOMBED IRAN without Congressional approval! HOW WAS YOUR WEEK? Weekly Rewind - June 16 - 21, 2025 Monday - My Reading Itinerary Monday! – Week #25 – 2025 - It's Back Tuesday - Fatal Brouhaha (A Ground Rules Mystery) by Emmeline Duncan #Review / #Giveaway @DuncanEmmeline @KensingtonBooks Wednesday - Cozy Wednesday featuring My Father Always Finds Corpses by Lee Hollis #Review / #Giveaway @leehollisbooks @KensingtonBooks #NetGalley Thursday - The Mysterious Case of the Missing Dog Walker (The Redemption Detective Agency) by Michele Pariza Wacek #Review /#Giveaway – #GreatEscapesBookTour Friday - #FlashbackFriday featuring Once Upon a Murder (A Lady Librarian Mystery) by Samantha Larsen #Review / #HardcoverGiveaway @crookedlanebooks @samanthahastingsauthor Saturday - Murder Under A Mystic Moon: A 1930s Mona Moon Historical Cozy Mystery by Abigail Keam #Spotlight/#Giveaway – #GreatEscapesBookTour @abigailkeamauthor Plus- Special Guest – L.C. Winters – Author’s of Mystery at an Irish Wedding: Half Moon Bay Mysteries #GuestPost / #Giveaway – #GreatEscapesBookTour @lcwinters_author Your Escape Into A Good Book Travel Agent This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase using my links, I will receive a small commission from the sale at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting Escape With Dollycas. Read the full article

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I am happy to welcome L.C. Winters to Escape With Dollycas today! “Tea, Trauma, and the Irish Sea: Why We Write Cozy Mysteries with a Sharp Edge” When people ask why we write cozy mysteries, we usually smile and say something about our love of seaside settings and twisty whodunits. And yes, that’s all true — we grew up on a steady diet of Agatha Christie, Midsomer Murders, and every ‘accidental sleuth’ story we could get our hands on. But the real answer runs a little deeper. We write cozy mysteries because we’re drawn to the spaces where light and dark coexist — where someone might be baking scones in the morning and uncovering a devastating truth by teatime. Where healing isn’t linear, and justice doesn’t always wear a uniform. That tension — between comfort and chaos, trust and betrayal — is where all of our stories begin. Our Half Moon Bay Mystery series takes place in a fictional Irish village perched on the Atlantic coast. It’s a place full of little shops and larger-than-life personalities — where everyone knows everyone else’s business (or thinks they do). We wanted to create a world that felt real: beautiful, a bit eccentric, and not afraid of its own shadows. Enter Clementine Moriarty, our reluctant heroine. She’s a psychologist by training, but don’t let the degrees fool you — she’s got a knack for noticing what other people miss, and a hard-won resilience that comes from having her heart broken and still choosing to come home. Writing Clementine has been about capturing that quiet strength. She doesn’t chase danger for the thrill of it. She does it because the truth matters — even when it hurts. In Mystery at an Irish Wedding, Clementine returns to Half Moon Bay after a year abroad, only to walk straight into her ex-fiancé’s wedding. To her best friend. On the same beach where she was meant to be married. It’s a deliciously dramatic setup, but beneath the betrayal is something more relatable: the ache of coming back to a place that’s moved on without you. The awkwardness of being the ghost at the party. The weight of a story you didn’t agree to be part of. And then there’s Mason Hughes — an artist with blue hair, a mysterious past, and a tendency to turn strangers’ conversations into conceptual installations. We never meant for Mason to be a major character. He strolled onto the page, started quoting strangers, and insisted on staying. And we’re so glad he did. His presence brings something unexpected to the village — a sense of possibility, of radical empathy. He sees things differently. And in many ways, he helps Clementine see herself more clearly too. We love the cozy mystery genre because it dares to place dark truths inside gentle worlds — and trusts readers to handle both. Our stories explore betrayal, grief, and healing, all within a framework that promises resolution, community, and (usually) a strong cup of tea. We sometimes say our books are “cozy with thorns.” There’s the charm of small-town life — the cafés, the nosy neighbours, the beloved family dog (or for Mason, ‘it’s Mulder the friendly fox) — but also the messiness of real emotion, of people getting things wrong, and finding their way through. Cozies have long been underestimated, and we think that’s a mistake. These stories don’t shy away from life’s hardest moments — they just frame them with hope. A body on the beach is only the beginning. What comes next is reckoning. Repair. A cup of something hot, and a question no one else thought to ask. We write for the readers who’ve had to start over. Who’ve walked into rooms they weren’t expected in. Who’ve learned to build lives on the wreckage of old ones. You’re our people. And if you find yourself in Half Moon Bay — whether in the pages of our books or in your imagination — we hope you’ll sit by the sea, listen closely, and stay for a while. There’s always another mystery brewing. And often, it starts with something as small as a missing bottle of champagne. Thank you so much, L.C., for stopping by today! _____ Keep reading for more information about the authors and Mystery at an Irish Wedding.  About Mystery at an Irish Wedding Mystery at an Irish Wedding: Half Moon Bay Mysteries Cozy Mystery 1st in Series Setting - Ireland Independently Published (January 13, 2025) Print length ‏ : ‎ 378 pages Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DT1CVWLM "Wedding dresses, ex-fiancés, and a whole lot of murder—just another day in Half Moon Bay" Therapist Clementine Moriarty thought her return to the whimsical seaside town of Half Moon Bay, nestled in cozy Donegal - would be a chance to reconnect with her roots, spend time at her parents' charming little seaside art gallery and heal from heartbreak. But her homecoming is anything but peaceful when she stumbles upon an unwelcome surprise—her ex-fiancé, Greg, is getting married to her best friend, Charlotte, on the very beach where Clementine was supposed to say "I do." Through a series of unexpected twists and turns, what starts as a personal nightmare soon spirals into an intriguing mystery. An anonymous email had lured Clementine back home, but who sent it and why? As the wedding unfolds, tensions simmer, secrets surface, and Half Moon Bay’s picturesque façade begins to crack. When someone turns up dead with a series of baffling clues and puzzles, Clementine finds herself the role of unlikely detective as she becomes the prime suspect. With the help of a heartwarming, blue-haired artist and her sharp intuition, Clementine must navigate a maze of jealous exes, local gossip, and buried betrayals to uncover the truth amid the charming and Whimsical backdrop of Donegal. But in a village where everyone has something to hide, will this quirky crime-solving team be able to unmask the killer before it's too late? Perfect for fans of small-town mysteries, vibrant characters, clever clues, and a touch of romance, Murder at an Irish Wedding will keep you guessing until the final page. Bottom Line: Mystery at an Irish Wedding by L.C. Winters starts this new cozy series with layered characters, a quaint Irish setting, and a well-plotted mystery. ~Reading Is My SuperPower Mystery at an Irish Wedding, the first book in the Half Moon Bay mystery series, introduces a picturesque Irish seaside setting and clever protagonist. The appeal of checking in on Clem's personal progress and visiting the charming setting again create a natural desire for further installments in this promising new series. ~Book Club Librarian About L. C. Winters L.C. Winters is the pen name for Laura Cavanagh & Colin Vaughan. We are from Ireland, and we aim to bring our culture, cozy Irish atmosphere, legends and history into our stories. We write cozy mystery romance novels. Our focus is on creating a set of clever clues with twists and turns to keep you guessing until the very end. Our first series is called 'Half Moon Bay Mysteries and it is set in a small, seaside village in Ireland. Our stories promote a romanticised view of small-town life with a host of eccentric, lovable characters. As avid mystery fans (we love the classics like Agatha Christie as well as modern cozy authors like Richard Osman), we love deciphering clues and trying to beat the detective to figure out who commited the crime. So we decided to create mysteries with a complex set of interrelated clues which are delivered in an easy to follow story. We hope that the ending of each of our mysteries is both a surprise and, at the same time, feels inevitable and 'right'. Laura has a degree in Psychology and this is reflected in our protagonist Clementine who uses her Psychology know-how to figure out the motives, secrets and inconsistencies in each suspect. With our cozy fiction, we aim to create heartwarming stories with lovable, quirky characters in a nice, soothing environment. Wherever you are when you are reading our stories, we hope to whisk you away to beautiful, picturesque Ireland to the seaside county of Donegal! Author Links  Webpage - Blog  - Facebook -  Twitter/X - Instagram - BlueSky - GoodReads - Purchase Links Amazon Series Purchase Link - Amazon TOUR PARTICIPANTS - Please visit all the stops. 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I am delighted to shine the spotlight on Murder Under A Mystic Moon: A 1930s Mona Moon Historical Cozy Mystery by Abigail Keam About Murder Under A Mystic Moon Murder Under A Mystic Moon: A 1930s Mona Moon Historical Cozy Mystery Historical Cozy Mystery 14th in Series Setting - 1935 Malta Publisher ‏ : ‎ Worker Bee Press (June 17, 2025) Number of Pages – 230 Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DGVCSRHN High society sleuth Mona Moon and her husband, Robert Farley, Duke of Brynelleth, are on the last leg of their honeymoon. They are island hopping in the sunny Mediterranean Sea, sightseeing all the ancient archaeological ruins before returning home to Mooncrest Farm in Kentucky. They find it odd that they keep running into old friends like Agatha Christie and associates along their trip. A sixth sense is telling Mona that danger is slowly closing in, but she has no idea how it will manifest itself. Will Mona’s dream honeymoon turn into a nightmare? 5-STARS Murder Under a Mystic Moon transports readers back in time, focusing on relationships and a puzzling mystery. ~Novels Alive About Abigail Keam Award-winning author Abigail Keam writes the Mona Moon Mystery Series—a rags-to-riches 1930s mystery series, which weaves real people and events into the story. “I am a student of history and love to insert historical information into my mysteries. There is an addendum at the end of the mystery to give more information. My goal is to entertain my readers, but if they learn a little something along the way—well, then we are both happy.” Miss Abigail currently lives in a metal house with her husband and various critters on the Palisades bordering the Kentucky River. AWARDS 2010 Gold Medal Award from Readers' Favorite for Death By A HoneyBee 2011 Gold Medal Award from Readers' Favorite for Death By Drowning 2011 USA BOOK NEWS-Best Books List of 2011 as a Finalist for Death By Drowning 2011 USA BOOK NEWS-Best Books List of 2011 as a Finalist for Death By A HoneyBee 2017 Finalist from Readers' Favorite for Death By Design 2019 Honorable Mention from Readers' Favorite for Death By Stalking 2019 Murder Under A Blue Moon voted top ten mystery reads by Kings River Life Magazine 2020 Finalist from Readers' Favorite for Murder Under A Blue Moon 2020 Imadjinn Award for Best Mystery for Death By Stalking 2022 Finalist in Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Finalist for Best Historical Category - Murder Under A Full Moon 2022 Finalist the Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Award for Best Historical Category - Murder Under A New Moon 2022 Death By Chance: A Josiah Reynolds Mystery Killer Nashville Silver Falchion Finalist for Best Cozy Mystery 2022 Top Ten Mystery Novel by Kings River Life Magazine for Murder Under A Bridal Moon: A 1930s Mona Moon Mystery 2022 Top Ten Mystery Novel by Kings River Life Magazine for Murder Under A British Moon: A 1930s Mona Moon Mystery THE MONA MOON MYSTERY SERIES 1930s Historical Mysteries Murder Under A Blue Moon I Murder Under A Blood Moon II Murder Under A Bad Moon III Murder Under A Silver Moon IV Murder Under A Wolf Moon V Murder Under A Black Moon VI Murder Under A Full Moon VII Murder Under A New Moon VIII Murder Under A English Moon IX Murder Under A British Moon X Murder Under A Bridal Moon XI Murder Under A Western Moon Murder Under A Honey Moon Murder Under A Cold Moon Murder Under A Mystic Moon Author Links Official Site      Facebook    Instagram    Pinterest      Amazon       TikTok  Purchase Links - Purchase Links - Amazon - B&N - Kobo - Google Books - Apple TOUR PARTICIPANTS June 17 – Christy's Cozy Corners – SPOTLIGHT June 17 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT June 18 – Novels Alive – REVIEW June 18 – Deal Sharing Aunt – SPOTLIGHT June 19 – Angel's Book Nook – SPOTLIGHT June 19 – Jody's Bookish Haven – SPOTLIGHT June 20 – Guatemala Paula Loves to Read – SPOTLIGHT June 20 – fundinmental – SPOTLIGHT June 21 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – SPOTLIGHT June 21 – MJB Reviewers – SPOTLIGHT June 22 – Sarandipity's – SPOTLIGHT June 22 – Sapphyria's Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT June 23 – Maureen's Musings - SPOTLIGHT June 23 – Cassidy's Bookshelves – SPOTLIGHT June 24 – Cozy Up With Kathy - SPOTLIGHT June 25 – Elizabeth McKenna - Author – SPOTLIGHT June 26 – Books, Ramblings, and Tea – SPOTLIGHT a Rafflecopter giveaway Have you signed up to be a Tour Host? Click Here to Find Details and Sign Up Today! Want to Book a Tour? Click Here Your Escape Into A Good Book Travel Agent This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase using my links, I will receive a small commission from the sale at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting Escape With Dollycas. Read the full article

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On Flashback Fridays, I will share with you the books I was not able to review when they were first released, that have been screaming at me from my To-Be-Read bookshelf. Once Upon a Murder (A Lady Librarian Mystery) Historical Cozy Mystery 2nd in Series Setting - 1784 England Publisher ‏ : ‎ Crooked Lane Books Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 20, 2024 Print length ‏ : ‎ 304 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1639106219 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1639106219 Kindle ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1639106226 ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C4J6WW7B Audio CD Publisher ‏ : ‎ Blackstone Publishing, Inc. ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8874740955 ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CZ6LZ3FR Audiobook ASIN B0CPTFR9J2 Miss Tiffany Woodall must sleuth the slaying of a footman to clear her beloved's name in the second Lady Librarian mystery, in the vein of Deanna Raybourn and perfect for fans of Bridgerton. 1784 England. Officially hired as the librarian for the Duchess of Beaufort, Miss Tiffany Woodall is through with masquerades and murders for good. That is, until she stumbles upon the frozen dead body of former footman Mr. Bernard Coram. The speed with which her peaceful new life is upended is one for the record books: the justice of the peace immediately declares her the primary suspect in the murder. As Tiffany hunts for the truth to clear her name, she learns that Bernard got into a fight over a woman at the local pub the night of his death–but he was also overheard blackmailing Samir. The justice of the peace arrests Samir, and Tiffany realizes that her life may have more in common with a tragic play than a light-hearted romance. With her love locked up in jail and her own reputation on the line, Tiffany must attempt to solve the murder before the book closes on her or Samir’s life. Dollycas's Thoughts The Duchess of Beaufort has formally hired Miss Tiffany Woodall as her head librarian, meaning the woman can be herself and leave her disguises behind. Miss Tiffany is also teaching 6-year-old Duke of Beaufort (Beau) until a proper governess can be found. As she leaves her home, Bristle Cottage, to go to Astwell Palace, she trips over the body of a dead man, half covered in the snow. She recognizes that it's Mr. Bernard Coram, a former footman at the palace. Found in front of her home, she is named the prime suspect by the justice of the peace. In an effort to clear her name, she learns that on the night of his death, Mr. Coram was involved in a fight at the local pub, but also that he was blackmailing the love of her life, local bookseller and constable, Samir Lathrop. Soon, it is Samir who is arrested.  Tiffany is going to need all the help she can get to prove his innocence. A new arrival in town adds to the drama. The Lady Librarian has her hands full. Can she find the real killer? Or will Samir hang for a crime he didn't commit? _____ Like in the first book of this series, A Novel Disguise, Ms. Larsen's characters come alive within these pages. They are diverse, coming from all classes, and Miss Tiffany Woodall interacts with them all. She beams as she teaches her young charge, really making learning fun. She is comfortable in her new position, and a new friendship blooms when she needs a friend most. She thought she knew where her relationship with Samir was going, but new developments, and he being accused of murder, could mean she may never get her happy ever after. I really enjoyed the author's descriptive writing style, especially when Tiffany, her friend Thomas, and others traveled around the countryside trying to find the answers they needed. It's always great to have a friend with power and the right connections to help move investigations along. Through the author's words, I felt that I was right on the scene, whether it be at the palace, in the kitchen or library, the church, the pub in town, or the blacksmith shop in a town up the road. I loved the way Tiffany fostered young Beau's love for books. The palace library was "sadly lacking in children's literature," and she was determined to fix that by adding several books, including fairy tales. They were reading Gulliver's Travels, complete with dressing up as pirates with swords to search for hidden treasure and with mathematical pirates' problems to solve. Ms. Larsen packs a lot into this well-plotted and well-written book. It is filled with twists and turns, a very satisfying reckoning, and a delightful final chapter and epilogue. What we didn't know when this book was released was if there would be a book 3. I can now report that there is, but the release is unique in that A Poetic Pox is being released first as an audiobook/CD on July 22, 2025, and will be released in other formats a few months later. Once Upon a Murder is a captivating and entertaining story filled with a smart and loyal protagonist, a motley cast of supporting characters all caught up in an intriguing mystery, that includes the perfect amounts of romance and humor. To enjoy this book to the fullest, I believe you have to read A Novel Disguise first, as Once Upon a Murder picks up right where it leaves off. Then you will be ready when A Poetic Pox hits stores. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Thank you to Crooked Lane Booksand NetGalley for providing me with an ARC. Your Escape Into A Good Book Travel Agent Samantha Hastings met her husband in a turkey sandwich line. They live in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she spends most of her time reading, having tea parties, and chauffeuring her four kids. She teaches World Literature at Brigham Young University. Her young adult fiction books are Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selections and her historical romances are published around the world. She also writes murder mysteries under Samantha Larsen that Publisher’s Weekly called “wildly enjoyable.” Author Links  Website   Instagram   Facebook   X   BookBub  A Novel Disguise is on Sale now for $1.99 for the Kindle format. Find Books Written as Samantha Hastings HERE. This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase using my links, I will receive a small commission from the sale at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting Escape With Dollycas. Thanks to the publisher, I have 1 Hardcover copy to give away! The contest is open to anyone over 18 years old with a US or Canadian mailing address. Duplicate entries will be deleted. 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The Mysterious Case of the Missing Dog Walker (The Redemption Detective Agency) by Michele Pariza Wacek About The Mysterious Case of the Missing Dog Walker The Mysterious Case of the Missing Dog Walker (The Redemption Detective Agency) Cozy Mystery 2nd in Series Setting - 1990s Wisconsin Publisher ‏ : ‎ Love-Based Publishing (June 18, 2025) Print Length ~200 Pages Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DJ7Y1QZR Emily Hildebrandt is not having a good week. First off, she’s tasked with looking for, of all things, a missing dog. And not just any missing dog, but one owned by the aunt of Nick Stewart’s girlfriend, Trisha. Like she wants anything to do Nick. Ever. She’s dating someone new and ready to take her life back. Except…that missing dog case takes a strange turn when the owner tells her she never had a dog. Why would Trisha lie about a missing dog? Or is Trisha’s aunt the one is lying? As Emily digs deeper into the case, she uncovers far more than she bargained for. A spin-off from the Charlie Kingsley Mystery series! The Redemption Detective Agency is a funny, twisty cozy mystery series set in the 1990s featuring silver sleuths solving cold cases. Great for fans of the Thursday Murder Club. Dollycas's Thoughts Redemption, Wisconsin, is a very unique town. Strange and unexplained events happen regularly, harkening back to an occurrence in 1888. This story is set in the 1990s, and while some things have changed, odd happenings still take place. The Redemption Detective Agency is very unique too. Tilde used to be a nurse but knows nothing about running a detective agency or solving cases. Mildred is a retired schoolteacher who is determined that she is right about almost everything, but like Tilde, she has no knowledge of how to detect anything. Then there is Nora. She owns a used bookstore, and she should know how to run a business, but nope, and no knowledge of investigations, but she will bake cookies for their stakeouts. Emily Hildebrandt's personal and professional lives had imploded, and her Aunt Tilde and her friends brought her into the fold of their crazy detective agency chaos. Their current case is the search for a missing dog owned by the aunt of Nick Stewart’s girlfriend, Trisha. Yes, Nick, Emily's got it bad for Nick, but he is with Trisha, and she is dating Jerome.  Jerome is perfectly nice, but he doesn't make her heart flutter the way Nick does. So it's Emily managing the office, doing her best to keep the ladies out of trouble, and searching for the missing dog, while trying to put her life into some semblance of order. When Tricia's aunt denies ever having a dog, Emily is confused.  Trish's strange behavior leads her to believe there is much more to the story. ____ Book 2 in this spinoff of the author’s Charlie Kingsley series doesn't disappoint, and you don't have to read the other series to enjoy this one. Tilde, Nora, and Mildred are a hoot! Emily is a saint for taking them on. Her elderly workmates are so excited to investigate anything and want all the fancy gadgets they can get. I caught myself giggling and laughing out loud at their antics. The explanation about what happened when the ladies took Nora's cat on a stakeout was spectacular. I had tears in my eyes from laughing so hard. The author brings these characters to life in the best ways. The dialogues are written with a skilled hand, and the descriptions of their interactions take the reader right into the scenes. Now there was a mystery for Emily to solve, and it does get off to a peculiar start. She interviewed people, asked the right questions, listened carefully, and did her research. Each clue uncovered pushed her to keep digging. Some information connected to questionable things from her past. Soon, she had information that could get her into a lot of trouble. She just needed to spin her conclusion of the case in the right way to her Aunt Tilde, Nora, and Mildred, and heed the warning she was given. While she was working on the missing dog case, the ladies were working on a cheating spouse case. Emily thought some of their actions were unethical, and she was right about the client, but Tilde, Mildred, and Nora felt they lived up to their motto, "Solving the Unsolvable". The Mysterious Case of the Missing Dog Walker is mysterious, hilarious, and fabulous. Emily has been dealt a rough hand, but she has landed where she needs to be. She has a talent for sleuthing tough cases and the patience to handle everything her Aunt Tilde, Mildred, and Nora throw at her, even when it comes to her love life. Nick or Jerome? What will be the Redemption Detective Agency's next case? With the title of book 3, The Mysterious Case of the Missing Ghost, we get a huge hint. Release Date - September 23, 2025! I can't wait! Your Escape Into A Good Book Travel Agent About Michele (PW) Pariza Wacek A USA Today Bestselling, award-winning author, Michele taught herself to read at 3 years old because she wanted to write stories so badly. It took some time (and some detours) but she does spend much of her time writing stories now. Mystery stories, to be exact. They're clean and twisty, and range from psychological thrillers to cozies, with a dash of romance and supernatural thrown into the mix. If that wasn't enough, she posts lots of fun things on her blog, including short stories, puzzles, recipes and more, at MPWNovels.com. Michele grew up in Wisconsin (hence why all her books take place there), and still visits regularly, but she herself escaped the cold and now lives in the mountains of Prescott, Arizona, with her husband and southern squirrel hunter Cassie. When she's not writing, she's usually reading, hanging out with her dog, or watching the Food Network and imagining she's an awesome cook. (Spoiler alert, she's not. Luckily for the whole family, Mr. PW is in charge of the cooking.) Author Links Website   Facebook   Instagram Purchase Links  Amazon It is available on Kindle Unlimited. The 1st book in the series - The Mysterious Case of the Missing Motive is available on Kindle Unlimited too. Find all of Michele's Books HERE! TOUR PARTICIPANTS - Please visit all the stops. 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Welcome to Cozy Wednesday! It is my pleasure to feature My Father Always Finds Corpses by Lee Hollis today!   My Father Always Finds Corpses Cozy Mystery Setting - California Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kensington Cozies Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 27, 2025 Print length ‏ : ‎ 288 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1496738926 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1496738929 Kindle ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1496738943 ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DFS3WP6N Audiobook ASIN B0DV16V957 With a wryly witty and assured voice and a vastly entertaining cast of characters, Lee Hollis puts a modern slant on the classic murder mystery as a father-daughter sleuthing duo are drawn into a case close to home . . . You never forget your first corpse. For former child star Jarrod Jarvis, that discovery was twenty-plus years ago, and a lot has happened since he solved a string of real-life Hollywood murders. Now Jarrod lives in Palm Springs where he writes and directs local theatre, while quietly grieving the loss of his partner, police detective Charlie. Jarrod hasn’t disclosed much about his sleuthing past to his daughter, Liv, who just earned a degree in criminal justice. There’s been distance between them since Charlie’s death, and Jarrod’s unsure how to bridge the gap. Liv, meanwhile, has put her career on hold in order to help her filmmaker boyfriend, Zel. His new documentary idea is to track down the surrogate who gave birth to Liv. Skeptical and annoyed by Zel’s pressure tactics, Liv goes to confront him at his apartment. But there’s no need to break things off—because someone has bludgeoned Zel to death. Jarrod rushes to Liv’s aid, surprising his daughter with his ease around a crime scene, firing off questions like a modern-day Columbo with better hair and wardrobe. Another shock is quite how many people had motive to finish Zel off—including a Russian film professor, a former First Lady, and a sexy Secret Service agent. Together, Liv and Jarrod comb for clues across the sun-drenched Coachella valley, growing close again. But while there’s nothing like murder to bring a family together, this father-daughter reunion may be short-lived as long as a killer is on the loose . . . Dollycas's Thoughts Jarrod Jarvis is a former child star who found his first corpse 20+ years ago. He was then able to crack the case on a group of real-life Hollywood murders. He now lives in Palm Springs, where he is still grieving the loss of his husband Charlie, who was a police detective.  Jarrod fills his time writing and directing plays for the local theater group. Their daughter, Liv, does not know a lot about her father's interesting past, but she recently graduated with a degree in criminal justice. She was closer to Charlie than Jarrod, and Jarrod wishes they could be closer now. Liv hasn't launched her own career; instead, she is trying to help Zel, her filmmaker boyfriend, launch his own. He has pitched her an idea for a documentary about finding the surrogate her fathers used to facilitate her birth. She doesn't think she is ready to go there, but he is heavily pressuring her to at least take the first step. Before Liv has any time to think, he blindsides her with a meeting face-to-face with the woman who gave birth to her. Later, when she goes back to call it quits with the project and their relationship, she finds Zel lying on the floor in a pool of blood, his head bashed in. Freaking out she calls her father. Now, together they will combine his experience with her recently acquired skills to track down the killer. It isn't long before Liv realizes how little she knew about her boyfriend and that so many people are happy that he's dead. While this investigation may bring Jerrod and Liv closer, they need to be aware that there is a killer out there who could take great pleasure in getting rid of both of them. ___ Lee Hollis has introduced a great father-daughter duo with layers who develop strongly throughout the story. It's been almost 10 years since Jarrod lost Charlie, and his friends are pushing him to put himself out there romantically, and you can feel his struggle. Liv lost Charlie when she was just thirteen, and her dads never talked much about her birth and the woman who helped them. Now, it is forced upon her, and it is much more complicated than she thought. Jarrod's good friend, a former first lady, has always been there for him. He also has two best friends in George and Leo. They are a huge hit, the favorite gay couple of the older ladies at the local gym's Forever Fit exercise class. Charlie's brother Brody, a former WWE wrestler, comes to town, a kind, lost soul down on his luck, as usual, but Jarrod will never turn him away. Liv has been friends with Maude since she and Jarrod moved to Palm Springs after Charlie died. Maude tries to get Liv out to have a good time and willingly volunteers to help Liv with a little sleuthing. All of these characters are unique and cleverly crafted. The author has penned a very intriguing mystery entwined with unexpected family drama and an abundance of suspects. The victim pushed my buttons from the start, pushy and narcissistic, he was after dirt that could get him noticed and make him famous, and freely stole the ideas of others without a care. Politicians, Hollywood elite, and his girlfriend were fair game for the many projects he was pushing on a daily basis. Well, he pushed someone too far. Jarrod and Liv's investigation had them questioning a lot of people, even some they were close to, and I was thrilled to tag along. After many twists, turns, and hurt feelings, the culprit is finally revealed, putting Jarrod in desperate circumstances, followed by an exciting chase. This story is much more than a mystery. It's a study of family dynamics. Some totally dysfunctional. Some are in flux. Others are finding their way back and moving ahead. Grieving when you lose a loved one is hard, and I appreciated how the author realistically handled this topic. I didn't expect to get so invested in these characters in what appears to be a standalone novel. My Father Always Finds Corpses is a complicated and compelling mystery, lighthearted and funny, but it tugs on your emotions. Strong, diverse, eccentric characters pull you into the story, and they don't let go after the story ends. I hope this book is a huge success and the author and publisher spin it into a series. I have not had enough of Jarrod, Liv, and their friends. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Thank you to Kensington Cozies and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC. Your Escape Into A Good Book Travel Agent About the Author  Lee Hollis is the pen name for Rick Copp, a veteran Hollywood screenwriter who has written for numerous television series, including The Golden Girls, Wings, Scooby‑Doo, Teen Titans, and Barbershop. He is the co‑writer of The Brady Bunch Movie and also produced, wrote, and starred in the hit web series Where the Bears Are, which has over 60 million views on YouTube. He has also authored a number of novels under his own name. As Lee Hollis, he has written over 30 novels and 9 novellas to date, including the Hayley Powell Food & Cocktails Mysteries (with his sister Holly Simason), the Desert Flowers Mysteries and the Maya & Sandra mysteries. He lives in Palm Springs, California. Website    Facebook  X   Instagram   Find all of Lee's Books HERE.   Thanks to the publisher, I have 1 HARDCOVER copy of My Father Always Finds Corpses to give away! The contest is open to anyone over 18 years old with a US or Canadian mailing address. Duplicate entries will be deleted. Void where prohibited. You do not have to be a follower to enter, but I hope you will find something you like here and become a follower. Followers Will Receive 2 Bonus Entries For Each Way They Follow. Plus 2 Bonus Entries For Following My Facebook Fan Page. Add this book to your WANT TO READ shelf on GoodReads for 3 Bonus Entries. Follow Kensington Books on Threads for 2 Bonus Entries! Follow Kensington Publishing on Facebook for 2 Bonus Entries!  Pin this giveaway to Pinterest for 3 Bonus Entries. If you share the giveaway on Threads, Facebook, or anywhere, you will receive 5 Bonus Entries For Each Link. The  Contest Will End on July 2, 2025, at 11:59 PM CST The Winner Will Be Chosen Using Random.org The Winner will be notified by email and posted here in the sidebar. Click Here For Entry Form Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. 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Fatal Brouhaha (A Ground Rules Mystery) Cozy Mystery 5th in Series Setting - Oregon Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kensington Cozies Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 29, 2025 Print length ‏ : ‎ 241 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 149674490X ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1496744906 Kindle Print length ‏ : ‎ 241 pages ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1496744920 ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0D38HPR75 Audio CD ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DSYJNLYD Publisher ‏ : ‎ Blackstone Publishing, Inc. Audiobook Publisher: Tantor Media Listening Length 6 hours and 39 minutes ASIN B0F6NX5JBR Twentysomething master barista and owner of Portland, Oregon’s popular Ground Rules coffee cart, Sage Caplin is ready to celebrate her growing business at a weekend long maker’s festival, complete with live music, a cornhole tournament, 4th of July fireworks—and murder . . . In addition to her beloved coffees, Sage is thrilled to be expanding her offerings in collaboration with the local whiskey company that is throwing the festival. And how better to launch their new product than with fellow entrepreneurs. But among the crowd of artists and creators, Sage is surprised to spot Left Coast Grinds owner Mark Jeffries, who has it out for Ground Rules. The distillery didn’t invite Mark and they apologize. But nothing can make up for the glare Mark aims at Sage and her co-owner, Harley. And that’s just a taste of what’s to come . . . Soon Mark incites a loud argument with Harley and is ousted from the property. But later that night, Sage finds Mark's body by the Ground Rules Subaru. She knows that when investigators learn that Harley and Mark had a history of butting heads, Harley will be a prime suspect—and she’s right. But Mark rubbed many people the wrong way, and several are at the festival. Now Sage will have to filter through secrets, grudges, and blackmail to get to the bitter truth—and as her sleuthing heats up, the closing fireworks won’t just be the ones in the sky . . . Dollycas's Thoughts Ground Rules partners, Sage and Harley, have teamed up with brothers Tierney and Shay Doyle of Doyle's Oregon Whiskey to create a canned Irish coffee. The product is set to launch at a celebration over the July 4th weekend on the Doyle's beautiful property in the "Columbia Gorge with a view of the mighty Columbia River." Twenty local companies have set up booths, several food carts are serving a variety of festival foods, and the Ground Rules coffee cart has a prime spot. There are cornhole tournaments for youth and adults and a Connect Four tournament for the children. The drawing events are the bands performing on the stage in the meadow. Things start out so well until Sage sees her rival, Left Coast Grinds owner Mark Jeffries, walking toward her. He has been trying to take down Ground Rules since they opened. He was not invited to be part of the event, but to get around the rules, he is sharing a tent with another vendor. This leads to a huge argument with Harley and Mark escorted out of the area by security. After the event ends for the night, Sage, baristas Kendall and Sophie head for the Ground Rules Subaru. There, they find a very dead Mark Jefferies creating a huge brouhaha. Sage knows Harley will be the prime suspect after the public altercation, but the man had his share of enemies, some Sage has seen at the festival. With a little help, she hopes to ground the investigation to a halt by finding the killer, but it just may be, the killer will find her first. _____ Oh, this was a great story with a victim who really needed to go. Sage is a strong protagonist. She is passionate about coffee and her coffee business, but she really comes alive around her family and friends, especially Bax and Niko. The wedding is coming up fast, and they make such a cute family. Niki is an inquisitive little man, and so cute with his satchel containing  "all his gear" and sometimes his cape to help Sage investigate or work on his comic book. He has been writing and illustrating for many months. Harley spent a lot of time hiding from the police, but she can roast and blend those grounds brilliantly and works mostly behind the scenes to make the business a success. Sage's dad and lawyer brother came to have fun at the festival, but also to be around for whatever Sage and Harley need. Kendell and Sophia are terrific baristas who can hold down the fort when Sage goes sleuthing. I enjoy the core group of characters Ms. Duncan has created for this series. She has surrounded Sage with strong people who have grown throughout the series. She has also plotted out a solid mystery, with several suspects and Sage going the extra mile to keep Harley from ending up behind bars. A tragic event made the case even more important. There were some great twists, and while they weren't alone, I did have the guilty party near the top of my list of suspects. Sage had a little help getting all the clues together, but she had a real A-Ha moment when the final clue fell into place. She did notify Detective Ortega, but Sage unexpectedly got up close and personal with the killer. She had to think on her feet if she was going to survive and be sure to have proof in case she didn't. Fans will love the final chapter . . . no spoilers here. Fatal Brouhaha is a delightful whodunit with caring characters, and a top-notch main plot twisted together with interesting subplots that held my attention from beginning to end. The festival sounded like so much fun with the games, music, food, and drink. It has me in the mood to check out some upcoming fairs and festivals here without the dead body, of course. I highly recommend the entire series, and believe starting from the beginning is best, so you can get to know the characters from the start. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Thank you to Kensington Cozies and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC. Your Escape Into A Good Book Travel Agent About the Author Emmeline Duncan is a mystery writer based out of Portland, Oregon. Her novels include the Ground Rules series, starting with 2021’s Fresh Brewed Murder. Emmeline also writes YA novels as Kelly Garrett. Her debut YA, The Last To Die, was an Oregon Book Awards finalist and was reissued by Sourcebooks Fire in November 2019. Kelly is also a 2020 Oregon Literary Fellow. Emmeline/Kelly is a board member of the Northwest Chapter of the Mystery Writers of America and co-organizes Friends of Mystery’s Bloody Thursday lecture series. She’s also a member of Sisters-In-Crime, Willamette Writers, and SCBWI. Website - Facebook - Twitter - Instagram -  Thanks to the publisher, I have 1 ARC copy of Death Fatal Brouhaha to give away! The contest is open to anyone over 18 years old with a US or Canadian mailing address. Duplicate entries will be deleted. Void where prohibited. You do not have to be a follower to enter, but I hope you will find something you like here and become a follower. Followers Will Receive 2 Bonus Entries For Each Way They Follow. Plus 2 Bonus Entries For Following My Facebook Fan Page. Add this book to your WANT TO READ shelf on GoodReads for 3 Bonus Entries. Follow Kensington Books on Threads for 2 Bonus Entries! LIKE Kensington Publishing on Facebook for 2 Bonus Entries! Pin this giveaway to Pinterest for 3 Bonus Entries. If you share the giveaway on Threads, X, or Facebook, etc., you will receive 5 Bonus Entries For Each Link. The contest Will End July 1, 2025, at 11:59 PM CST The winner Will Be Chosen Using Random.org The Winner Will Be Notified By Email and Will Be Posted Here In The Sidebar. Click Here For the Entry Form Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. Receiving a complimentary copy in no way reflected my review of this book. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” “As an Amazon Associate, I earn a commission from qualifying purchases.”I am also an affiliate of Bookshop.org and I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.” These funds are often used for gift cards and other giveaways. Read the full article

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Welcome to My Reading Itinerary Monday!  I am thrilled to be back after a 14-week break. I think I am finally getting my reading back on track. Where are your books taking you this week? I will be traveling to Texas, the Rocky Mountains, and an unknown destination until I start reading! Here’s what I read and what I have planned for this week. Escapes Completed Fatal Brouhaha (A Ground Rules Mystery) by Emmeline Duncan Release Date - April 29, 2025 Setting - Oregon My Review will be up tomorrow! My Father Always Finds Corpses by Lee Hollis Release Date - May 27, 2025 Setting - California I will feature this book on Cozy Wednesday this week. The Mysterious Case of the Missing Dog Walker (The Redemption Detective Agency) by Michele PW (Pariza Wacek) Release Date - June 18, 2025 Setting - Wisconsin The Great Escapes Tour stops here on Thursday. Once Upon a Murder (A Lady Librarian Mystery) by Samantha Larsen Release Date - February 20, 2024 Setting - England My Flashback Friday Read! Scheduled Escapes The Iris Code: A Tracker Novel by Anita Dickason Release Date - June 17, 2024 Setting - Texas The Great Escapes Tour stops here next Tuesday. Strike the Death Note (Octavia Fields Mysteries) by Rebecca McKinnon Release Date - June 26, 2025 Setting - Rocky Mountains The Great Escapes Tour stops here next week for Cozy Wednesday! ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE by Meg Macy Release Date - June 1, 2025 Setting - ?? For Review Future Escapes June 15 - 21, 2025 Happy Reading!! Your Escape Into A Good Book Travel Agent This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase using my links, I will receive a small commission from the sale at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting Escape With Dollycas. Read the full article

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The Sunday Salon is a Facebook group that has become an informal week-in-review gathering place for bloggers. It is also a place to share our thoughts about things of a bookish nature. You can also link up weekly on Readerbuzz. The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimberly @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer ~ It’s a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog, showcase books and things we have received, and share news about what is coming up on our blog for the week ahead. HAPPY SUNDAY EVERYONE! Are you a Beach Boys fan? May Brian Wilson Rest in Peace. Remi and Natalie had ball games this week. Natalie's team won, but Remi's team lost. Kaden had his track athletic banquet. "Big Selj" had a good year throwing the shot and the discus. Mr. Dollycas and I didn't attend anything this week because his PT appointments were later in the day, and he had a couple of days when he was feeling under the weather. We should be able to hit the road next week. I am finally starting to get my reading mojo back. I hope it sticks around. I was able to complete 4 books last week for the first time in a long time. I also started watching The Pitt on Max, starring Noah Wyle. I am halfway through the first season and have a hard time turning it off to go to sleep. There was a lot of political drama this week that was infuriating and heartbreaking. I decided to stay off Facebook yesterday except for doing a couple of posts. I wanted to go to a nearby No King's rally, but it wasn't in the cards this time. I am so thankful and appreciative of everyone who took part in the very important peaceful protests. The shooter in Minneapolis had me flipping between news channels most of the day. As I write this, he is still at large. Escaping Into A Good Book was a perfect way to spend yesterday after getting my blog stuff done. How Was Your Week? Weekly Rewind - June 9 - 14, 2025 Monday - Leslie Karst Plus - Kim Davis – Cupcake Catering Mystery Series Tuesday - Special Guest – Mona Marple – Author of A Whale of a Crime (A Yorkshire Coast Cozy Mystery) #AuthorGuestPost / #Giveaway – Great Escapes Book Tour @monamarpleauthor Wednesday - Cozy Wednesday featuring Grave Words: A Deadly Deadlines Mystery by Gerri Lewis #Review / #Giveaway @crookedlanebooks @gerrilewisauthor #gravewords Thursday - Charm City Spouse’s Club (A Charm City Mystery) by Pamela Kyel #Review / #Giveaway – Great Escapes Book Tour @pamelakyel @PamelaKyelAuthor Friday - The Spirit Moves (A Haunted Haven Mystery) by Carol J. Perry #Spotlight/ @ARCGiveaway @KensingtonBooks #caroljperryauthor Saturday - Funerals and Familiars (A Cozy Midlife Witch Mystery) Willowmere Mysteries by Carmen Radtke #Spotlight / #Giveaway – Great Escapes Book Tour @carmenradtkeauthor HAPPY READING, EVERYONE! Your Escape Into A Good Book Travel Agent Read the full article

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I am delighted to shine the spotlights on Funerals and Familiars (A Cozy Midlife Witch Mystery) Willowmere Mysteries by Carmen Radtke About Funerals and Familiars  Funerals and Familiars (A Cozy Midlife Witch Mystery) Willowmere Mysteries Paranormal Cozy Mystery 1st in Series Setting - Oregon Independently Published (May 23, 2025) Digital Print length ‏ : ‎ 248 pages ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0F4S6S3DP Midlife can be murder - or magic… Almost fifty and freshly divorced, Bex Merriweather is going through The Change - battling hot flashes and night sweats. Little does she realize that when an elderly relative dies and leaves her a lending library in sleepy Willowmere, complete with cat, her whole life is going to change… Turns out Aunt Violet left behind more than books and home-made herbal teas, like full-blown witch powers, and a small town where murder is very much on the menu. Even Cosmo the cat is no ordinary feline, but a sassy talking familiar. And when rumors about her aunt’s death begin to circulate, Bex has no choice but to embrace her witchy inheritance, and her inner detective. Now the novice witch, armed only with her circle of lifelong friends and a snarky, judgemental cat mentor, must uncover the truth, before her newly acquired magical life goes up in smoke. Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries, magical mayhem, and heroines who believe it’s never too late for a new chapter—or a little witchcraft! About Carmen Radtke Carmen has spent most of her life with ink on her fingers and a dangerously high pile of books and newspapers by her side. She has worked as a newspaper reporter on two continents and always dreamt of becoming a novelist and screenwriter. When she found herself crouched under her dining table, typing away on a novel between two earthquakes in Christchurch, New Zealand, she realised she was hooked for life. The shaken but stirring novel made it to the longlist of the Mslexia competition, and her next book and first mystery, The Case Of The Missing Bride, was a finalist in the Malice Domestic competition in a year without a winner. Since then she has penned several more cozy mysteries, including the Genie and Adriana Darling ghost mysteries and the Jack and Frances series set in the 1930s. Carmen now lives in Italy with her human and her four-legged family. Although she possesses no witchy powers, she’s known to be easily held spellbound by animals. Author Links Website – Facebook – Twitter/X  - GoodReads  BookBub - Instagram    - BlueSky     - Threads  Purchase Links Amazon Also by Carmen Radtke Find all of Carmen's books HERE. TOUR PARTICIPANTS - Please visit all the stops. June 11 – Books, Ramblings, and Tea – SPOTLIGHT June 11 – Jody's Bookish Haven – SPOTLIGHT June 12 – Infinite House of Books – SPOTLIGHT June 12 – Maureen's Musings – SPOTLIGHT June 13 – StoreyBook Reviews -CHARACTER GUEST POST June 14 – Baroness Book Trove – SPOTLIGHT June 14 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – SPOTLIGHT WITH EXCERPT June 15 – Cozy Up With Kathy – REVIEW June 16 – Frugal Freelancer – AUTHOR GUEST POST June 16 – Read Your Writes Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT WITH EXCERPT June 17 – Sneaky the Library Cat's Blog – CHARACTER INTERVIEW June 17 – Sapphyria's Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT June 18 – Christy's Cozy Corners - CHARACTER GUEST POST June 18 – Angel's Book Nook – AUTHOR INTERVIEW June 19 – Boys' Mom Reads! – REVIEW June 20 – Ascroft, eh? – CHARACTER INTERVIEW June 20 – Sarah Can't Stop Reading Books – REVIEW a Rafflecopter giveaway Have you signed up to be a Tour Host? Click Here to Find Details and Sign Up Today! Want to Book a Tour? Click Here Your Escape Into A Good Book Travel Agent Read the full article

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Today, I am shining my spotlights on The Spirit Moves (A Haunted Haven Mystery) by Carol J. Perry! The Spirit Moves (A Haunted Haven Mystery) Paranormal Cozy Mystery 4th in Series Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kensington Cozies Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 27, 2025 Trade Paperback Print length ‏ : ‎ 352 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1496743628 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1496743626 Kindle ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1496743633 ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DFS48CKN Audiobook ASIN B0DV155VX3 Innkeeper Maureen Doherty is well aware that no one—when asked why they come to Florida—says, “For the ghosts.” But her historic Haven House Inn has spirits to spare, and just when she thinks she’s met every ghost in town—a new one pops up to help solve a murder. Or so it seems . . . When the body of “how-to” book writer Terry Holiday is found by Aster Paterson in her flower garden, the townspeople of Haven are shocked. But they’re even more surprised when the beloved bookshop owner insists that the spirit of her late husband Peter Paterson led her to the grim discovery. Only Aster seems unsurprised—she’s been baking his favorite shortbread cookies every day, hoping to lure his ghost back home . . . Even Maureen is a little skeptical—until Peter’s ghost appears in the bookshop window for all to see. Haven’s hard-headed realist cop Frank Hubbard is determined to unveil whatever trickery led to the apparition, as he suspects the answer to who killed Terry Holiday may be connected to the illusion. If Maureen’s learned anything since she moved from New England and inherited her haunted inn, it’s that 1) ghosts are real (at least some of them), and 2) so are murderers. She doesn’t need a how-to manual to solve a murder; she’s done it before. But with suspects ranging from a mystery writers group to a ghostwriter who just checked in at the inn, she will need a little help from her spirited sleuths . . . About the Author Carol J. Perry was born in Salem on Halloween Eve. She is the bestselling author of the Witch City Mysteries and the Haunted Haven Mystery series, as well as a number of young adult novels. She and her husband, Dan, live in the Tampa Bay area of Florida with a black Lab. You can find all of Carol Perry's books HERE. Thanks to the publisher, I have 1 print ARC copy to give away! The contest is open to anyone over 18 years old with a US or Canadian mailing address. Duplicate entries will be deleted. Void where prohibited. You do not have to be a follower to enter but I hope you will find something you like here and become a follower. Followers Will Receive 2 Bonus Entries For Each Way They Follow. Plus 2 Bonus Entries For Following My Facebook Fan Page. Add this book to your WANT TO READ shelf on GoodReads for 3 Bonus Entries. Follow Kensington Books on Threads for 2 Bonus Entries! Follow Kensington Publishing on Facebook for 2 Bonus Entries! Pin this giveaway to Pinterest for 3 Bonus Entries. If you share the giveaway on Threads, Facebook, or anywhere, you will receive 5 Bonus Entries For Each Link. The  Contest Will End on June 27, 2025, at 11:59 PM CST The Winner Will Be Chosen Using Random.org The Winner will be notified by email and posted here in the sidebar. Click Here For Entry Form  “As an Amazon Associate, I earn a commission from qualifying purchases.” I am also an affiliate of Bookshop.org and I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.” These funds are often used for gift cards and other giveaways. Read the full article