Wednesday, October 21, 2020

Review ~ THE MADNESS OF MERCURY by Connie di Marco

The Madness of Mercury (A Zodiac Mystery, #1)
by: Connie di Marco
Series: Zodiac Mystery
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Release Date: October 8, 2020 (re-release)
Publisher: Suspense Publishing
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The Zodiac Mysteries feature San Francisco astrologer, Julia Bonatti, who never thought murder would be part of her practice. Julia sought answers and found solace in astrology after the death of her fiancĂ© in a hit and run accident. Since then, she’s successfully built a clientele of the city’s movers and shakers.

In The Madness of Mercury, Julia’s outspoken advice in her newspaper column, AskZodia, makes her the target of a recently-arrived cult preacher who advocates love and compassion to those less fortunate. But the power-hungry preacher is waging war on sin and his Army of the Prophet will stop at nothing to silence those who would stand in his way. Julia is at the top of his list.

Interview, Excerpt & Giveaway ~ THE MADNESS OF MERCURY by Connie di Marco

Thursday, October 15, 2020

Recipe & Giveaway ~ A WAFFLE LOT OF MURDER by Lena Gregory

Review ~ A COLD BREW KILLING by Lena Gregory

A Cold Brew Killing (All-Day Breakfast Café, #3)
by: Lena Gregory
Series: All-Day Breakfast Café Mystery
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Release Date: November 6, 2018
Publisher: Kensington ~ Lyrical Press
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When an ice cream vendor discovers a frozen stiff, Florida diner owner Gia Morelli has to serve up some just desserts...

Gia has become good friends with Trevor, a fun, flirtatious bachelor who owns the ice cream parlor down the street from her popular All-Day Breakfast CafĂ©. Trevor has the scoop on all sorts of local attractions and activities. But when he bursts into her diner, trembling and paler than a pint of French Vanilla, she can tell something's very wrong. Trevor points her toward his shop then passes out cold. When Gia runs down to his shop, she discovers a chilling sight—a dead body in the open freezer. But the ice cream man's troubles are just beginning. The police suspect him of this murder a la mode, especially when details of his questionable past surface. Gia believes in her friend and is determined to clear his name and find the real cold-blooded killer before someone else gets put on ice...

Sunday, October 11, 2020

Review ~ ALASKAN CHRISTMAS REDEMPTION by Belle Calhoune

Alaskan Christmas Redemption (Home to Owl Creek, #3)
by: Belle Calhoune
Series: Home to Owl Creek
Genre: Contemporary Christian Christmas Romance
Release Date: October 1, 2020
Publisher: Harlequin ~ Love Inspired
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Some secrets are meant to be shared.

Before he gives his heart…

he’ll have to forgive himself.

Returning to Owl Creek after years away, Braden North’s determined to help his best friend, Piper Miller, save her failing diner. But as they work to revitalize her business, Braden’s convinced he must hide the truth about a tragedy from their past…or risk losing Piper for good. If he can find the courage, might telling her everything make this Christmas a time for healing and forgiveness?

Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Review ~ UNTAMED PASSION by Cat Schield

Untamed Passion (Dynasties: Seven Sins, #6)
by: Cat Schield
Series: Dynasties: Seven Sins
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: October 1, 2020
Publisher: Harlequin Desire
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Feel the drama and passion in the Dynasties: Seven Sins series!

One spectacular night… with an explosive aftermath!
Desire as volatile as theirs has consequences that could last a lifetime…


When a single rapturous night with Sammi Guzman leaves the intoxicating model pregnant, photographer Oliver Lowell is determined to embrace his responsibilities. But his wrath over his father’s numerous betrayals has haunted him for years and leaves Oliver feeling ill equipped for parenthood. Passion has never been his and Sammi’s problem, but will this black sheep tame his demons for good?

Feature Spotlight ~ MURDER ON COLD STREET by Sherry Thomas

Feature Spotlight ~ TEACH ME TONIGHT by Natasha Washington

Teach Me Tonight (LA Teachers, #1)
by: Natasha Washington
Series: LA Teachers
Genre: Contemporary M/M Romance
Release Date: October 6, 2020
Publisher: Strangest of Places Press
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Nic Moretti teaches kindergarten at Bridges Elementary, a private school in LA’s Santa Monica Mountains. He likes being a teacher, but he misses playing and writing music. Since he basically gave up on pursuing music as a career a year ago, he hasn’t been able to write anything decent, and it’s driving him crazy. Add to that the pressure he’s getting from his family and friends to find someone to date, and Nic’s feeling pretty frustrated.

Kim Junseo owns two Korean fusion restaurant he built from the ground up, and he keeps himself busy running it and taking care of his 5-year-old daughter, Hee-Young. Though on the surface he seems successful and happy, he’s also lonely – and terrified of relationships, since his marriage to his ex-husband Noah ended in disaster three years ago.