Autofill weirdness of the day: I typed in "How about 7:30 for a visit in the s" and autofill suggested "shower." Um, I was going for "shade." The shower could also be cooling, but it makes social distancing harder. 😂

I've been having some trouble with the supposedly automatic update for my subscriber list, so apologies if you got the welcome email sequence twice. Please simply ignore the reminders if you've already gotten the freebies you want. And if you grabbed those and then unsubscribed, I'm really, really not trying to force you back on the list. I'm just fighting with technology. 😭

The first two books in the Accidental Detective series are out with number three coming in September. Grab them for only $4.99 each if you don't already have them! One reviewer called Something Deadly on Desert Drive, “even better than the first book in the series. As much as I’ve enjoyed everything I’ve read from this author this read grabbed me and kept me reading until I finished it in one sitting."

It's been hot here in New Mexico, along with a lot of the country and the world. I hope you're managing to stay cool. We have been getting some fabulous clouds, which occasionally even bring rain.

Meanwhile, I'm 75% through writing The Billionaire Cowboy’s Fake Relationship! It's book 3 of the series that launches with The Billionaire Cowboy’s Christmas on November 10. (That one's a Christmas book. Could you tell?) I have to say, neither billionaires nor cowboys are my favorite hero type, but I'm having fun writing these and I think people will have fun reading them.

Voice recognition mistake of the day from the work in progress: "Mallory dressed for the fundraiser in a replica of Western wear from the eighteen-thirties. It included a full-length skirt over petticoats, with a blouse tucked into the skirt and a little salt tucked into the front of the blouse.” She’s superstitious, maybe? (That was supposed to be shawl, not salt.)

The Time to Write That Novel blog had an interview with my brother (and cowriter on the Felony Melanie Sweet Home Alabama prequel novels) Douglas Eboch. The interviewer says about the Sweet Home Alabama movie, "I needed to know what kind of writer could create such a timeless, feel-good story." Read the interview here.

And I know some of you read this almost exclusively for the ferret photos, so here are Panda and Bear Bear smuggling – wait, voice recognition, that's snuggling. Would you call that almost a figure 8? A braid?

Browse New Books and Authors!

Mystery and Thriller New Releases for the Summer! Check out half a dozen mystery and thriller novels newly released this summer. Each is only $.99 to $4.99, so get ready to binge!

Christmas in July: Beat the heat with romance novels featuring winter holiday themes! Get sweet Christmas romances and dream of cooler weather. All are in Kindle Unlimited and also for sale.

Young Adult Reads: Check out stories for young people (or adults who like young adult lit) with both realistic and fantasy/paranormal fiction, plus romantic comedy, science fiction, and even a cozy mystery. Each is FREE with newsletter signup (unsubscribe any time).

Books on My Radar:

One in a Million, by Melodie March: Travel blogger Marin Walker has lived her entire life in Cornwall in the UK. When a man in the U.S. is a donor match for the kidney she needs, she travels to Wintervale, Vermont and stays with his family while they both recover from surgery. "One in a Million is a sweet, small-town romance full of surprises, generosity beyond measure, and love found under the most unexpected circumstances!" $2.99 or free in KU.

As You Are Now Boxset: A Heart-Warming Patient and Caregiver Romance Series, by Sienna Knight: "One reckless decision. A lifetime of regret. Can the tender love of a caregiver mend his wounds and heal his broken heart? From Amazon Best-Selling Author comes an inspirational story of redemption and second chances for fans of Me Before You, The Notebook, and The Fault In Our Stars. The As You Are Now Series is a gripping and heartwarming page-turner." 99 cents or free in KU.

Escaping the Duke (The Secret Crusaders Book 1), by Melanie Rose Clarke: "Priscilla Livingston has dedicated her life to social causes, fighting to right the cruel injustices the world ignores. Under the guise of a lord, she sends messages to Edmund Hawkins, the powerful Duke of Bradenton... Edmund is intrigued by the beautiful lady caught snooping through a dangerous lord’s home. He will discover her every secret." 99 cents or free in KU.

Five Days in Napa, by Angel Vane: "Harlow-Rose Robinson is determined to learn everything she can to make her winery back home in Texas a success. But at the end of her apprenticeship with a renowned winery, she meets a man who captures her heart like no other has. With only five days left in Napa, can Harlow-Rose seize true love at last or will her hopes be crushed once again? Five Days in Napa is the prequel novella to the Kimbell Texas Sweet Romance series." Free with newsletter signup.

An Old Promise, by Effrosyni Moschoudi: "Joanna boards a flight to visit the Greek island of Sifnos again after twenty years. Now, she's determined to meet again the man she once left behind, hoping for a chance to prove she never forgot their old promise... A clean, second chance romance short read set in an alluring Greek island." Free with newsletter signup.

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