Voice recognition mistake of the day: “The building wasn't as old as the saloon where the founding fathers had made their last stand against Santa and his troops...” 🎅 Santa Anna, 'Santa and his'—whatever!

That's from one of the billionaire cowboy books, and Charming the Billionaire Cowboy is on sale for 99 cents in the U.S. and 99 pence in the UK! Please share the news with anyone you think might be interested before the deal expires July 9.

TC Tomlinson uses his Texas ranching family’s lottery win to buy an ostrich herd. When he catches a beauty with an escaped baby bird, TC assumes she wants to meet him for his money. A former vet tech, Hallie Armstrong moved to Last Stand to work at her aunt's wildlife rescue and heal from an attack. The rescue needs funds, so she tricks TC into a bachelor auction. But Hallie hasn’t left her past far enough behind…

"I loved watching them make the slide from tentative friendship into something more ... I’m enjoying this series so much." - Happily Ever After Romance

See the Accidental Billionaire Cowboys series.

Freebies: If you have yet to grab your free copies of “The Case of the Missing Monkey and other short mystery stories,” Lions and Love at the Cat Café, or “22 of the recipes mentioned in Kris Bock’s Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series,” get them here (free).

Autofill: When I type a message to my hubby: "Do you want cheese and" autofill suggests "cheese and cheese and cheese ..." It's like it knows him! 🧀

AI doesn’t get it: Just for fun I'm playing around with an artificial intelligence art program. Here's what I asked it and what it delivered: A woman is lying facedown on a bench. She has long brown hair. She is wearing a burgundy sweater and faded jeans. A large Maine Coon cat is sitting on her back:

😱 AI needs some anatomy lessons!

For some less terrifying cats, Christmas Cookies at the Cat Café is on sale for 99c/99p until July 9!

Christmas isn’t the same since Diane’s kids grew up and her husband died – so when her high school sweetheart comes back to town, maybe it’s time for some cozy new holiday traditions. Visit the Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series at Amazon US or Amazon UK.

This “Christmas in July” group has more sweet romance and cozy mysteries set around Christmas to help you stay frosty.

Books on My Radar:

Murder at the Wine Cave, by Dani Simms: "Innkeeper and vineyard owner Avery Parker and her tight-knit group of friends embark on an idyllic winery tour, only to stumble upon a body hidden within the depths of a wine cave. As the authorities scramble to piece together the evidence, suspicion falls on the victim's long list of enemies. Accompanied by her golden retriever, Sprinkles, Avery must navigate the treacherous waters of secrets and deadly motives. Will she succeed before the killer strikes again? Wine pairings and irresistible recipes included!” A new release on sale for 99 cents!

Servant of The Skull, by Edita A. Petrick: "Gia was sixteen years old when a terrifying jumble of images invaded her head. She became a forensic reconstructive specialist to let her talent drive her hands—to recreate images of those who lived, loved and lost their lives thousands of years ago. A consulting job in Greece sounded simple: Reconstruct skulls of three plane crash victims, a tragic but seemingly routine job of identification. Except it’s anything but… and suddenly Dr. Gianna Pontiac finds herself poised over a cliff with a hand at her back ready to push." Well-rated with lots of reviews.

The Secret of Love, by Nina Potter: "Dive into a world of suspense, romance, and heartwarming connections with Dianne Walker, a dynamic and successful 55-year-old lawyer in the breathtaking city of Cape Town. Dianne plunges into a chilling abyss as an anonymous stalker sends disturbing notes and intrusive gifts that escalate in their threat. A fake engagement is a charade meant to safeguard Dianne, and hopefully, unmask the stalker." This is part of "A Later-in-Life Fake Relationship Romance" series that has some good reviews.

Let’s paws – or rather pause – for a ferret break. Bear Bear loves his sweat pants!

Find More New Books and Authors!

Clean Romance Kindle Unlimited: If you love heart-warming romantic stories, check out this collection of over 50 sweet romance novels! They are all available on Kindle Unlimited or for purchase for only a few dollars. Pick up some great summer reads.

Hot tip: No Kindle Unlimited? There will likely be a great deal on it during Amazon Prime day, July 11-12. I keep a list of KU books of interest for the next time I get a good deal on the borrow service. Also, KU books are always for sale as well, often for under $5.

Fun In The Sun Cozy Mystery Giveaway: You’ll find lighthearted mysteries in this group, including some with pets! Sign up for author newsletters and check out their work with free stories (unsubscribe any time).

Smiling While I Shiver: An All-Genre Giveaway for Funny Mystery, Suspense, and Horror. Check out new authors with free stories when you sign up for their newsletters (unsubscribe any time). You’ll find humorous mysteries, quirky paranormal, time travel fantasies, and “Zombie romps.”

Hot tip: If you find something of interest but don't want to sign up for more newsletters, you can search on the author's name and book title to find their books for sale.

I leave you with … The artist and his work. This is what happens when you let a ferret play in the bathroom while you're in the shower.

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