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Apr 21 2018

Never Doubt a Duke by Regina Scott – Cover Reveal and Giveaway

Welcome to the Cover Reveal for

Never Doubt a Duke

By Regina Scott

This sweet Regency romance is the first book in her new Fortune’s Brides series.
Coming May 18th 2018…

After spending the last ten years following her late husband on campaign, the irrepressible Jane Kimball finds herself badly in need of a position to support herself. Marriage holds no appeal; she’s not likely to find a husband like her Jimmy again. But when Miss Thorn of the Fortune Employment Agency offers her a post with the Duke of Wey, Jane feels drawn to help the lonely widower with his three daughters. He may seem a bit aloof, but Miss Thorn’s cat …

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Apr 20 2018

Nun After the Other by Alice Loweecey – Excerpt and Giveaway

Nun After the Other by Alice Loweecey
A Giulia Driscoll Mystery Book 5
Henery Press • April 17, 2018

Nuns and murder and ghosts, oh my! Here comes Giulia Driscoll again, and boy, is she in for it this time.

It all starts when a frenzied Chihuahua leads Giulia and Frank Driscoll to the body of a nun in the street near a convent. The nuns fear they’re being harassed by the biggest developer in town and quickly embrace Giulia as their savior.

Of course, the former nun who exposed the drug ring run by a priest and nun will save their home and discover the murderer.

And of course, Giulia not only takes this job, but also all the other jobs clamoring for …

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Apr 19 2018

Farewell, My Cuckoo by Marty Wingate – Spotlight

Farewell, My Cuckoo by Marty Wingate
A Birds of a Feather Mystery #4
Alibi • April 10, 2018

Julia Lanchester must defend her love nest from an invasive species: her boyfriend’s sister. And then there’s the little matter of murder…

“The cuckoo comes in April and sings its song in May. In June it changes tune and July it flies away.”

Wedding bells are ringing in the small British village of Smeaton-under-Lyme. Julia Lanchester’s second-in-command at the local tourist center is finally getting married, and the lovebirds are giving Julia and her live-in boyfriend, Michael Sedgwick, ideas about their own future. But before anyone can say “Will you,” Michael’s flighty older sister, Pammy, crashes the party, fresh off a breakup and lugging all her …

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Apr 18 2018

The Marmalade Murders by Elizabeth J. Duncan – The Art of the Cover + Giveaway

The Marmalade Murders by Elizabeth J. Duncan
A Penny Brannigan Mystery #9
Minotaur Books • April 24, 2018

The latest book in an award-winning mystery series, celebrated for its small-town charm and picturesque Welsh setting and starring amateur sleuth Penny Brannigan.

The competition is friendly and just a little fierce at the annual Llanelen agricultural show as town and country folk gather for the outdoor judging of farm animals and indoor judging of cakes, pies, pastries, chutneys, jams and jellies, along with vegetables, fruit and flowers. But this year, there’s a new show category: murder.

Local artist, Spa owner, and amateur sleuth Penny Brannigan agrees to help with the intake of the domestic arts entries and to judge the children’s pet competition on show …

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Apr 17 2018

Bound by Alexandrea Weis & Lucas Astor – Blitz and Giveaway

BoundAlexandrea Weis & Lucas Astor(A Magnus Blackwell Novel #2)Published by: Vesuvian BooksPublication date: April 17th 2018Genres: Adult, Supernatural

Magnus Blackwell’s past is about to catch up with him.

An evil force has seized New Orleans. Pestilence, suffering, and darkness cloak the city. The citizens are scared and need their mambo to guide them, but Lexie Arden can’t help anyone. A diabolical presence has taken Lexie’s power and severed her ties with the other side.

Magnus Blackwell is fighting demons of his own. Torn between his devotion to Lexie and a spirit from his past, Magnus’s loyalty is put to the test. He must revisit his sins to uncover the key to the hatred ripping the city apart. If he doesn’t, Lexie’s …

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Apr 16 2018

Chicken Culprit by Vikki Walton – Spotlight and Giveaway

Chicken Culprit by Vikki Walton
A Backyard Farming Mystery Book 1

Finally healing after her heart-breaking divorce, Anne Freemont is ready to put the painful past behind her.

Discovering an old Victorian for sale in the small mountain town of Carolan Springs may be just what she needs. The beauty of Colorado beckons, so Anne heads west to start her new life.

Yet, before Anne’scompletely settled in, her neighbor is found dead in his compost pile. What’s worse is that Anne’s quirky young neighbor, Kandi Jenkins, could be the killer. When Kandi begs for her help, Anne feels she has no choice but to help the young woman.

However, she finds herself quickly at odds with the local sheriff. And while she uncovers more …

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Apr 16 2018

Murderous Mondays – Week 1

Welcome to my first Murderous Mondays post! I’m joining some cozy mystery blogger buddies for this fun weekly link-up. We’ll be sharing our recent and/or favorite murderous reads. Bree at Bibliophile Reviews and Marie at A Cozy Experience are also posting for Murderous Monday. Be sure to stop over and check out their posts! Hopefully, you’ll find some great suggestions to add to your TBR pile and wish lists. Also, be sure to comment below and let me know what murderous mystery books you are reading!

I recently read Murder, She Barked by Krista Davis. This is the first book in the Paws and Claws Mystery series. I really loved it and am excited to read more in this series. And, …

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Apr 16 2018

Expires Today – Don’t Miss Out!

I don’t often post about things like this, but I can’t NOT share this amazing deal. I am a huge fan of the Ultimate Bundles. It is an incredible way to get eBooks, online courses, printables and more in several different categories, all for a fraction of the cost. With the Ultimate Homemaking Bundle 2018, you get all of these resources for 98% off! I picked up this bundle for myself and already feel like I’ve received such a great value after only going through a couple of the resources. Look at what is included in the 2018 Bundle:

• Budgeting & Finances Products (11 products worth $221.92) – I really love the printable Real Life on a Budget Planner.
• …

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Apr 15 2018

Death Island by Kelsey Ketch – Blitz

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Apr 14 2018

The Silver Gun by L.A. Chandlar – Excerpt

The Silver Gun by L.A. Chandlar
An Art Deco Mystery Book 1
Kensington • August 29, 2017

New York City, 1936. In the midst of the Great Depression, the Big Apple is defiantly striving toward an era infused with art, architecture, and economic progress under the dynamic Mayor La Guardia. But those in City Hall know that tumultuous times can inspire both optimism and deadly danger…

It’s been six months since Lane Sanders was appointed Mayor Fiorello “Fio” La Guardia’s new personal aide, and the twenty-three-year-old is sprinting in her Mary Janes to match her boss’s pace. Despite dealing with vitriol from the Tammany Hall political machine and managing endless revitalization efforts, Fio hasn’t slowed down a bit during his years in office. …

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