Southernism of the Week: “So skinny she shades herself under the clothesline.”

Visit the Amazon series page for Felony Melanie: Sweet Home Alabama romantic comedy novels or find the links to other ebook retailers.

Kris will be in California with Doug by the time you get this. She's visiting a friend from Australia who came over for a month of skiing and beach volleyball. It was a better month for skiing, with tons of snow but less sunshine and heat on the beach!

Kris’s voice recognition mistake of the week: “She didn't want to turn hottie and rude.”  I guess a hottie can be haughty.

Kris looked at the sky and the sky looked back...

Southern Treats of the Week: What is chow-chow? Where did Hummingbird Cake get its name? From hushpuppies to possum pie to Killed Lettuce Salad, learn about these Southern food terms in “17 Old-Fashioned Food Terms You'll Only Hear in the South.”

Bonus voice recognition mistake: "A few had obvious Ms. spellings." The female version of mansplaining?

Book 4 in Kris’s Accidental Detective humorous mystery series is out today!

Former international war correspondent Kate Tessler had to trade her illustrious journalism career for her childhood bedroom after a brush with death almost took her leg. But Kate is drawn back into her old world when a journalist covering a sprawling story of political corruption is the victim of a hit-and-run. Gabriella can only communicate by blinking yes or no to questions. 

Kate takes the case with her new PI partner—her sister, Jen—and their trusty senior sidekicks. Can a fifty-year-old journalist with a bad leg survive the dangers of the Arizona desert long enough to catch a killer? Get The Accidental Detective series in print or ebook from all retailers.

The second book in Kris’s Accidental Billionaire Cowboys series, Charming the Billionaire Cowboy, is also out! 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. She has no interest in billionaires, but the rescue needs funds. But Hallie hasn’t left her past far enough behind…

Books on our radar

Sweet Champagne, by Lyz Kelley: "Paige Weaver hasn’t been home to California since the tragic death of her beloved older sister, a loss that ripped her family apart. Sixteen years working overseas as an English teacher has done little to heal her grief or diminish her unrequited love for Noah Myers, her sister’s high school love and widowed husband. When Noah calls and invites Paige to attend a family wedding as his plus-one, she tries her hardest to resist the lure of the past. A sweet mature second chance romance."

Spring in Lilac Glen, by Angie Ellington: "Julianne returns to her hometown of Lilac Glen, Georgia to dig into an article on family-based nurseries and floral businesses; something she already knows plenty about. Julianne meets Tucker Case, a handsome investor and real estate manager who is trying to fit in as a farm owner in the town he now calls home. As days get longer, and spring starts to reawaken, will flowers be all that bloom? Join Julianne as she opens her heart to new adventures while learning to take life a little slower down back roads. A small town romance as sweet as a Georgia peach."

Best Laid Plans, by Meg Fitz: "Kinsley is a perfectionist. With a homecoming to plan, the pressure to ensure every senior has the best year possible is doesn't allow for distractions. Davin is a talented artist with a troubled past who is only trying to survive the school year, and now he has another obstacle in his way. When the unlikely pair are assigned as writing partners, attraction blooms. But Kinsley wants to keep their steamy relationship a secret. Will this be the romance they both need, or will one person’s past derail the other’s best laid plans?"

Giveaways

Springdale Bulldogs Senior Year, by Tamara Heiner: "Cassandra believed Tiago when he promised her forever. One week in Brazil with him proves they have different definitions of love. Then Owen, the cocky football jock, makes his move. They are opposites in almost every way. Except where it matters, they connect. But Tiago won't exit the picture. With college on the horizon, will Cassandra figure out what she wants out of life—and who she wants in it?" A slow-burn, coming-of-age high school love story, free with newsletter signup.

The Ones Who Have My Back: An All-Genre Giveaway for Stories with Found Families: Many of these titles are romance, some with paranormal elements, and there are a few mysteries as well. What is a found family? Usually it means friends who are as close as family. These are all free with newsletter signup.

Bear Bear the ferret dreams of spring camping trips.

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