Voice recognition mistake of the day: "I'm bifurcated as Chris Eboch." What I actually said was "I write for kids as Chris Eboch." Hm, since bifurcated means "divided into two branches," I guess that's technically correct.

September in New Mexico feels more like summer than autumn, what with temperatures in the nineties and our little sunflowers blooming. I'm at a writing retreat this weekend, which is a great chance to catch up with friends. I mean, get some writing done. Whatever. 

Felony Melanie and the Prank War: based on characters from the movie Sweet Home Alabama is out now!

Everyone in Pigeon Creek is looking forward to the big football game against Greenville, their hated rivals. Then Pigeon Creek’s pig mascot and Jake’s playbook go missing. The gang goes undercover to recover the stolen items before the team is disgraced in front of the whole town.

Visit the Amazon series page for Felony Melanie: Sweet Home Alabama romantic comedy novels or find the books at other E-book retailers.

The Cattery's Fall Drawing will end on September 20 and the drawing will be held on September 24. Entries start at $5 and prizes include 20 $100 Amazon Gift Cards! The Cattery, in Corpus Christi, Texas, had over 1000 adoptions in 2021 and has completed over 40,000 Low Cost Spay/Neuter surgeries. Buy raffle tickets here. (I am not associated with the Cattery or this raffle.)

Turning fifty in her childhood bedroom wasn’t on her bucket list…

In the humorous Accidental Detective series, a witty journalist solves mysteries in Arizona and tackles the challenges of starting over in midlife. Book 3, Someone Cruel in Coyote Creek, is out October 3!

Apply for an advance review copy here or preorder Someone Cruel in Coyote Creek here.

We recently celebrated five years from our "gotcha day" with Teddy Black Bear (top) and Princess Pandemonium. Here's a throwback to when they were younger and just as cute.

Find New Books and Authors!

Fall into a Mystery: Meet amateur sleuths who work temp jobs, at thrift stores, or as maids—or who are PIs or even cats! Browse lots of fun mysteries, including cozy, historical, and paranormal titles! Most are under $5.

September Mystery & Crime Giveaway: This selection of mysteries mainly features edgier titles and thrillers, but you can also find everything from dogs to dragons, and stories set in Tokyo, Melbourne, and historical San Francisco's Chinatown. You'll have to sign up for newsletters to get most of the freebies, but you can unsubscribe any time.

Sweet & Spicy 99 Cent Romance Deals: Browse a HUGE selection of 99 Cent Romance Deals—both sweet and spicy! Visit beaches, cottages, boardrooms, MC biker gangs, and even outer space. These romance deals include lots of contemporary romance, plus some historical titles, romantic suspense, paranormal, and science fiction romance.

Books on My Radar:

A Most Efficient Murder: A 1920s Country House Mystery (The Mr. Quayle Mysteries Book 1), by Anthony Slayton: When a party thrown by the reclusive Lord Unsworth is marred by murder, his loyal secretary, Mr. Quayle, must unravel a web of red-herrings and old family secrets in this "English country house mystery infused with humor, verve, and plenty of surprises." (Kirkus Reviews) Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars with over 250 ratings.

Shenanigans at Shady Acres (The Aspen Notch Mystery Series Book 8), by Kathleen McKee: "What’s going on at the senior retirement community of Shady Acres? One of the residents hires the SAJ Detective Agency to determine who has pilfered treasured belongings. Sue and Alan's investigation uncovers more than simple thievery. Can they find the missing piece of the puzzle before the mischief escalates?" If you enjoy it, there are eight books in the series so far.

The Prince of Escondida (The Treasure of Escondida Book 1), by Lottie Morgan: "King Mateo enlists the help of Lucia and her all-woman team of elite spies to find Martin and bring him home. As they search for him, Lucia must come to terms with her growing feelings for the prince. As part of the team, Princess Liliana musters all of her courage and leans heavily on her spy training to assist in getting her brother back. Will they arrive in time to save the heir?" You can try this romantic suspense series for just 99 cents or free in Kindle Unlimited.

Shy Girls Can't Date Billionaires: YA Enemies to Lovers Billionaire Sweet Romance, by Milly Rose: "After a fire destroys our home, my family is taken in by a billionaire tycoon. His mansion has countless bedrooms, yet my room is next door to his son, Thomas Ashworth III. Yes, he’s as pompous as the name suggests. And, for some reason, he hates my guts. When I bump into him in the middle of the night, I’d never guess it would lead to us sharing secrets."

Don’t forget – Friday, September 23rd is the 3rd Annual Fall into a Book Giveaway with HUNDREDS of giveaways! This is a 24 hour only event on the "Isn't It Romantic Book Club" Facebook page. Join the page now (here) so you won’t miss any of the giveaways.

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