Voice recognition mistake of the day: “Carl dropped some more vegetables.” While that actually makes sense, I meant chopped rather than dropped. 🥕🍅

That was from Pride and Prejudice at the Cat Café, along with “Caroline smiled smiley at Liz.” 😁 How about smiled smugly instead?

The Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series features the workers and customers at a small-town cat café, and the adorable cats and kittens looking for their forever homes. “Small town romance with cats ... what more could you want?” – reader review

Summer has been a little odd here in New Mexico. Monsoon season hit early, in June. In July and most of August, we had plenty of clouds but little moisture. Now we’re starting to get rain again! Here’s my view as I work on book 2 in a new mystery series featuring a main character with psychometry. Have you ever heard of that?

Bear Bear, our little old man ferret, continues to enjoy snuggles, brief romps around the house, and naps in cozy spots like his stocking.

Find More New Books and Authors!

Wrapped Up In You, by Daphne James Huff: “Nurse Practitioner Gabby survived a grim childhood by building barriers around her heart. Since an injury shattered his professional soccer dreams, Bastien teaches, coaches, helps with events in his small Colorado town. When Gabby needs a place to stay, Bastien lets her live in his house while he updates his family’s cabin. Then an injury sends Bastien back home. The two accidental roommates can’t ignore their growing attraction. But is it enough to break down their walls? This kissing-only romance has plenty of swoony moments and a guaranteed HEA.”

The Davenports Box Set, by Virginia’dele Smith: “Orphaned as children, the Davenports fought their way to success and discovered where they belong in Green Hills, a sweet, small town with mystical qualities of friendship... Now can Max, M’Kenzee, and Maree each find a love to last forever? If you cheer for families who care for one another and build each other up, you’ll fall in love with the Davenports, their dear friends, and their new community! Includes Books 1–4 in the Green Hills series of cozy, small-town romance, with bonus recipes for comfort foods and sweet treats.” All the individual books are well rated.

Murder and Grits: The Complete Savory Mystery Series, by Karen McSpade: “Piper Sandstone is undercover as a waitress at a local café when a dognapping and murder shake up the community. Piper must hide her unique talents and maintain her cover if she wants to make it home alive. Fortunately, a group of zany retired ladies, the “Dentures and Diamonds Crime Squad,” is on her side. Can they solve the mystery and catch the killer before Piper or another Savory resident lands in the morgue? A fun, action-packed whodunit with quirky characters for fans of The Golden Girls, Miss Congeniality, and Murder She Wrote.”

Strong Female Leads: browse mystery, romance, paranormal, and more, ranging from sweet to spicy but all starring strong women!

Bonus Bear Bear: Doesn’t he look like he’s telling Yoda a secret? 

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