Voice recognition mistake of the day: “Back in a sack.” ... or maybe in a sec? But I was, after all, writing a murder mystery, so perhaps they will be back in a body bag/sack. 🤔

In the Accidental Detective humorous mystery series, a witty journalist solves mysteries in Arizona and tackles the challenges of turning fifty. (I’m writing book 7 now!)

Our air conditioning went out for a few days. 🥵 Once the new air conditioner part came (fortunately before temps hit 100 in New Mexico) and the inside temperature dropped, it got cool enough for Bear Bear the ferret to nap under the covers again. ♥️

Did you know the Hoopla library app has several of my books? Did you know you can get e-books via Hoopla? Hoopla is connected to many local libraries (you sign up with your regular library card) but Hoopla has a different catalog, so it's a great way to find more e-books to borrow for free! I use the Albuquerque library system, which allows seven borrows from Hoopla each month. Other libraries vary.

Then you can use Library Extension, an app you install on your web browser. When you browse books on Amazon or elsewhere, it tells you if the e-book is available in Hoopla or if either the e-book or print is at your local library! Authors get paid a few cents when people borrow their e-books through a library, but it's free for you.

Find More New Books and Authors—mainly mysteries!

Monkey Business & Murder: A Bed & Breakfast Cozy Mystery, by Peyton Stone: "At the local fall festival, Avery Jensen finds more than sticky caramel apples. She discovers a body. Shocked, Avery—owner of a cozy B&B—turns to her mischievous capuchin monkey for help. Known to slip jewelry and other shiny objects into his pockets, this kleptomaniac primate now busies himself collecting clues…or just more dead ends. As Avery and her simian sidekick uncover rivalries, lies, and decade-old scandals, they learn no place is too remote for suspicion—and murder." The unusual animal sidekick caught my attention here!

Dark Secret Crimes, by Penelope McGrath: "Semjah struggles with his desire to be a good son and make his father proud. He has a job, tries hard in school, is good at sports, and helps at home. But he knows that one day he must protect his mother and siblings from his father. When that day arrived, his actions force him to go on the run. He forms new bonds hoping to return home and build a better life. But some people are not willing to forgive and forget." If you like dark, twisty domestic thrillers, this author has several of them for only 99 cents each!

Paws, Claws, and Curses (A Purr-fect Relic Cozy Mystery Book 1), by DeAnna Drake: “What are cursed artifacts, a talking cat, and a dead body doing in the sweet little town of Citrus Grove? That’s what spirited shopkeeper Rebecca Cuthbert wants to find out, and she had better do it fast because she’s the prime suspect in the murder of the town’s shadiest antiquities dealer.” It’s on Amazon, free in Kindle Unlimited, and you can also get a freebie from her website when you  signup for her newsletter (unsubscribe any time).

Fake Identity True Love: Friends to Lovers Sweet Romance Short Stories Collection, by Eva Stone: Short stories are nice for when you don't have a lot of extra time. Readers say these are well-developed quick reads. Each starts with two people meeting under unusual circumstances, where at least one of them isn't telling the truth about who they are.

Need more books?  

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. See the 7-book series with links to all retailers.

Or for some fun rom-coms, get the Felony Melanie: Sweet Home Alabama romantic comedy novels. See the three books in the series here.

June 17-21 is “Take your pet to work week!” Since I work from home, Bear is always at work with me. Yet he never helps with my work! He did try some step aerobics though. Gotta stay in shape.

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Learn more about the Accidental Detective humorous mystery series, the Accidental Billionaire Cowboys sweet romance series, the Felony Melanie: Sweet Home Alabama romantic comedy novels, and the Furrever Friends cat cafe sweet romance series.