Voice recognition mistake of the day via the smartphone: "I'm a dog today." Any guesses to what I intended to say? (The answer is below.)

Monsoon season has lasted late in New Mexico. We had a full week of cloudy, drizzly days. Hooray for rain in the desert!

The Accidental Billionaire Cowboys series launches soon! (Yes, I have  Accidental Detectives and accidental billionaires. I guess I'm accident-prone.)

Who wouldn't want to be a billionaire? Turns out winning the lottery causes as many problems as it solves. The Billionaire Cowboy’s Christmas comes out November 8. You can preorder now via the highlighted text! If you would like an e-book copy in advance for review, simply reply to this email and request one! (This offer is for people who review on Amazon, Goodreads, BookBub, an active blog etc. so please let me know where you intend to review. Early reviews can help a book succeed.)

When Josh Tomlinson’s mama wins a fortune in the lottery, the formerly tight-knit Texas ranching family is suddenly on edge. Seeking advice, Josh reluctantly contacts a family friend who is now an attorney, Carly Garza.

Carly’s crushed on Josh for years, but now his client and billionaire statuses put him firmly out of reach. They’re already keeping the family’s lottery win a secret from the town. Can they also hide their budding romance during the most magical time of year?

Answer to the voice recognition mistake: What I actually said was, “I may jog today.” I wish I had the option of turning into a dog for a day!

Bonus voice recognition mistake: "Make the cats execute, and they might clear the shelters by New Year’s day." 😳 Ahem, let's change that to "extra cute."

That was from writing Christmas Cookies at the Cat Café, a sweet holiday read: 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 page on Amazon US or Amazon UK.

Panda and Bear Bear would like to report that their food dish is empty and they need immediate help, please. (They are lying, by the way. They still got more food. Can't resist the cute.)

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Books on My Radar: Snowed Inn with Her Boss, by Eliza Harwell: "Will ambition turn to love on a snowy Valentine’s Day? Sami hopes to move up the corporate ladder by impressing her gorgeous boss. All she needs is a chance. Daniel has lost interest in the corporate game and wants to live his dream of being a writer. All he needs is the right inspiration. An unexpected snowstorm leaves them stranded at the Snowed Inn on Valentine’s Day, and they both see an opportunity. When events foil their ambitions, can they learn to trust each other? And can trust lead them to love?” Only 99 cents or free in KU.

Race to the Lost Gold (The Treasure Hunter Series Book 1), by Ashleigh Quinn: "After a brush with death, James decides to search for a fabled treasure in the Superstition Mountains. Dead ends, threats of ancient curses, and secrets can’t deter him from the hunt, but he can’t do it alone. He and his guides team up with a wealthy businessman and a known thief. Danger lurks around every corner and not everyone can be trusted." Only 99 cents. (This one especially interests me, because I've written about the search for a fabled treasure in New Mexico, in my Treasure Hunting Romantic Suspense series.)

Murder and Grits: The Complete Savory Mystery Series Collection (A Piper Sandstone Cozy Mystery), by Karen McSpade: "A fun, action-packed whodunit with quirky characters for fans of The Golden Girls, Miss Congeniality, and Murder She Wrote. When some dirty cops put a price on her head, detective Piper Sandstone is forced to go undercover as a waitress at a café in Savory, Alabama. But when a dognapping and murder shake up the local community, Piper finds herself tangled in the mystery." $3.99 for five books or free in KU.

Death By Tinsel: Soap Star Cozy Mysteries 1, by C Farren: "This is a fun, quirky, and clean, cozy mystery set in a beautiful Yorkshire seaside town with a glamorous soap star, cute dogs, dashing police officers, and a puzzling Christmas murder mystery." Once reader calls it a "quirky, colourful and entertaining story" Several reviews praise the endearing characters - and who can resist a cute animal on a cover? 99c or free in KU.

In the Trenches (Green Hills), by Virginia'dele Smith: "Max Davenport craves a break from the press. Constantly on the run from paparazzi and over-enthusiastic women, the football star takes to the small town of Green Hills to embrace a simpler lifestyle with his sister. Janie Lyn needs to stay under the radar. Desperate to remain hidden for reasons she dare not reveal, she’s thrown when her private crush shows up. Can the couple find their happily ever after?" Readers call this sweet romance "Heartfelt and wholesome."

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