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Self-care doesn't have to be loud. Sometimes it's a cup of coffee, a quiet room, and a good book. 📚✨ If you find comfort in cozy mysteries, slow mornings, and stories that help you breathe a little easier, this post is for you. Explore a softer kind of self-care—one page at a time.

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Tucked behind a vine-covered arbor sits a little Craftsman cottage built on love, dreams, and the color of hope. Through generations of laughter, music, and memory, this house has never once forgotten why it was built.

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When someone asks, “What’s your favorite thing about yourself?” I usually want to hide under a table. But in this post, I take a deep breath and answer honestly—with a little humor and a lot of humility. I don’t talk about big accomplishments or polished traits. Instead, I focus on curiosity—the quiet little engine that drives everything I do, from writing mysteries to wondering why people act the way they do. If you’ve ever struggled to name your own strengths without sounding like a walking résumé, I hope this post gives you a moment of reflection—and maybe even a laugh. It's cozy, thoughtful, and just a little mysterious... kind of like the stories I love to write.

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💫✨ If walls could talk, the Angel River Café would tell stories of first kisses, wartime promises, and a ghost who just wants love to win. 💕☕ Built in 1905, abandoned in the '90s, and brought back to life with cookies and care, this small-town café has seen more love stories than a stack of romance novels—and maybe a ghostly whisper or two. 👻🌹 Read the full story and fall a little in love. #CozyMystery #SweetlySpooky #SmallTownRomance #HauntedHistory #AngelRiverCafe #VintageVibes #BookishCharm

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Discover the fictional past of the Finley Street house from Still Waters, book 5 in the Angel River series. From a young family in 1939 to a ghostly guardian during WWII, explore the rich history before Jenna Appleton’s story begins.

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Romance and Mystery Come to Stay: The Angel River Hotel

Welcome to Angel River, where every corner holds a secret and every landmark has a tale to tell. In this series, Storied Places of Angel River, we explore the hidden histories, whispered legends, and unforgettable moments that make our little town more than just a dot on the map. Whether you’re a longtime resident or just passing through, these stories are your invitation to discover the heart…

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🏡✨ Some houses hold memories. This one holds stories. High on the ridge above Angel River sits the House on the Hill—an elegant white Victorian with a past as layered as its gables. Built by the town’s founder, destroyed by fire, rebuilt and reimagined through generations, it’s now a safe haven for foster children… and maybe a few lingering secrets. 🕯️ In this week’s Storied Places blog, uncover the legacy of Angel River’s most iconic home. Its walls have seen tragedy, hope, and quiet transformation—and its story isn’t finished yet. #AngelRiverSeries #StoriedPlaces #HistoricalMystery #CozyWithSecrets #BookishVibes #VictorianHouse #HauntedHistory

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Back of the Moon Lake: Storied Places of Angel River

Welcome to Angel River, where every corner holds a secret and every landmark has a tale to tell. In this series, Storied Places of Angel River, we’ll explore the hidden histories, whispered legends, and unforgettable moments that make our little town more than just a dot on the map. Whether you’re a longtime resident or just passing through, these stories are your invitation to discover the heart…

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Discover Angel River: A Small Town with Big Secrets

With spring in full bloom and summer not far away, it feels like a good time to welcome you (or welcome you back) to Angel River—the little town with a big heart, and even bigger secrets. If you’re new here, let me introduce you: Angel River is a quiet, tucked-away community where the coffee is strong, the friendships are complicated, and every home has its own story to tell. Set against the…

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Bookentine’s Day: Embrace the Love of Reading

📚💖 Happy Bookentine’s Day! 💖📚 February 15 is all about celebrating our love for books—the stories that captivate us, comfort us, and transport us to new worlds. Whether you’re cozying up with a favorite read, indulging in a bookish treat, or sharing recommendations with fellow readers, today is the perfect excuse to immerse yourself in a great story!

February is a month filled with love—whether it’s love for our friends, our partners, or even our favorite books! While February 13 is Galentine’s Day, a time to cherish friendships, and February 14 is Valentine’s Day, a celebration of romance, what about February 15? Well, last year, I floated the idea of Bookentine’s Day, a special day dedicated to the love of books. And you know what? I think…

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Still Here, Still Writing (and Still Living Among Boxes)

Hello, book buddies! It’s been a little while, so I wanted to pop in with a quick update. In December, my husband and I bought a house and moved from Virginia to Ohio. We’ve been settling in, doing a (very) little bit of unpacking, and learning our new city. Of course, I’ve been hard at work on the next book in the Angel River series, which will be out in May. The story is unfolding in ways…

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Free Romances for the Holidays!

Over 60 closed-door romances are waiting for you in this gargantuan holiday giveaway!

Hi book buddies! Just a quick note to let you know that this month I’m participating in a gargantuan giveaway of clean romances for you to read over the holidays! My book The Book of Forgotten Angels is included. You can find it and over SIXTY more romances at this link. So, if you’re looking for your next great read, I hope you’ll check it out, and feel free to share! And let me know in the…

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"Merry Christmas, Miss Penny" is Now on Kindle and in Paperback

This light yet heartfelt holiday romance with a touch of ghostly mystery is now available on Kindle and in paperback!

My holiday short story, Merry Christmas, Miss Penny, is now available on Kindle. You may have read this one before (it’s not new and has been free to newsletter subscribers since last year), but now it will be easy to share with friends and family. It’s also available in print if that strikes your fancy. A world-weary working man, a fiery-eyed foster mom, and a ghost with a plan for a Christmas…

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Be My Boo is Free on Kindle

Today and tomorrow (November 4 and 5), the Halloween hit Be My Boo is free on Kindle. This will probably be the last time it's free until next autumn, so I hope you'll grab it while it lasts! 👻

Today and tomorrow (November 4 and 5), the Halloween hit Be My Boo is free on Kindle. This will probably be the last time it’s free until next autumn, so I hope you’ll grab it while it lasts! 👻 Stuck together with a swoony firefighter in a haunted house? There are probably worse ways to spend Halloween night.All Harmony wanted was to take some pictures of a spooky old house. She didn’t know…

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Books to Fall For 🍂

Happy Halloween, my friends! Since we are almost halfway through autumn, I thought I'd share a list of books that reflect the special qualities of this remarkable season. I hope you find something on this list that you love! 🍂🎃📚

Happy Halloween, my friends! I suddenly realized today that it’s the last day of October, so we are more than halfway through fall!I had compiled the following list after doing a poll of my newsletter list, and thought you might like to take a gander. I hope you’re enjoying All Hallow’s Eve! Persuasion by Jane Austen Readers say: Much of this classic novel takes place during autumn. The mood of…

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Friday Freebie: teen love, a child's quest and a family's new start 📚 #FreeBooks

Starting Over: A Father By Choice by Ann Heap Free October 18 – 20! A teen-age love in need of mending. A child searching for answers about his father. A family looking for a way to begin again. If you are looking for a story with unexpected plot twists, a mystery to be solved, and moments of nail-biting danger, this second chance romance is the book for you. Wanda Marlow’s big secret about…

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Friday Freebies: an island romance, a mansion murder and a real-life mystery 📚 #FreeBooks

An island romance, a mansion murder and a real-life mystery It's Freebie Friday! 📚 #FreeBooks #Giveaway

Happy Friday, book buddies! Today we have a beachy romance, a Golden Age-style mystery, and a real-life mystery from 1928. Let’s dive in! ❤️ Maid for Love by Marie Force Find out why more than 5 million readers have landed on Gansett Island and never want to leave! She’s a single mom with no patience for a playboy until he proves he’s playing for keeps. Maddie Chester is determined to leave…