Voice recognition mistake of the day: “Make the cats execute, and they might clear the shelters by New Year’s day.” Ahem, let’s change that to “extra cute.”
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News from my publisher: "The Harlequin Worldwide Mystery edition of Something Shady at Sunshine Haven will be part of their December 2024 book club shipment." 🥂💃🥳
This is their cover. I don't like it as much as the original, and it's a little odd (there is a cat in the story but only as an extremely minor character, and there is poison, but not in the desert, and those oddly skinny saguaro cacti are all the same image). But one tries to have some faith that publishers know what they're doing. In any case, I hope this brings the series to more readers!
No need to wait, though - you can get all six current books now. In the Accidental Detective humorous mystery series, a witty journalist solves mysteries in Arizona and tackles the challenges of turning fifty. (Clicking the link will show you the original cover too.)
We woke up to snow a few days ago!
Bear Bear knows how to stay cozy when it's cold. Okay, any time, really.
The holidays are coming! If you’re ready to get in a Christmas mood, try Christmas Cookies at the Cat Café! 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. Each book is a complete story with a happy ending for one couple (and maybe more than one rescued cat).
And if you need more help finding the holiday spirit, two of my Accidental Billionaire Cowboys sweet romance novels are set at Christmas! When a Texas ranching family wins a billion-dollar lottery, they’re overwhelmed. The standard advice is to go into hiding, but how can they when they have animals needing care? They’ll have to stay and fend off envious friends, scammers, and fortune hunters. Can they build new dreams and find love amidst the chaos?
Find More New Books and Authors!
Change for a Penny, by Kel Summers: “Penny Taylor thought her life was finally coming together. With a promising new job at the local newspaper and a chance encounter with a charming stranger, her world seemed poised for a fresh start. But when the unexpected death of her mentor leaves her job in jeopardy, Penny’s plans unravel. Then she discovers the charming stranger is none other than Nathan Greely, her new boss. Will this twist of fate break her—or could it be the beginning of something greater?”
From Rival to Forever, by Eva Stone: Second Chance Sweet Romance Short Story collection. Four clean and wholesome romance short stories for when you need a pick-me-up. Here’s the description of one: “Lily, a teacher, discovers a faithful dog standing guard at Sage’s Tomb. The dog guides her to places once cherished by Sage, leading to Max, Sage’s grandson, a wounded soldier in dire need of care. Love draws them close, vulnerability holds them apart, and misunderstandings divert their paths.
Pineapple Persuasion Valentine, by Danni Roan: “James Hampton worked his fingers to the bone in the party planning business this Christmas season. A warm beach is just what he needs to recover. When Brittany Marshal decides to take a semester off from her MBA in hospitality to work on a tropical island, everyone thinks she’s lost her mind. When she meets James over a pineapple mishap, things really start to heat up. Can two people with careers elsewhere find something special together?”
We Did This Once Before, by Lynne Spreen: “With nowhere to turn, middle-aged Kim moves back to her Florida childhood home, hoping for a fresh start. Instead, she’s entangled in caregiving, codependency, and a fraught mother-daughter bond. As secrets resurface, she faces an impossible choice: save her loved ones or find the courage to finally stand up for herself.” This women’s midlife fiction will be free on Amazon starting today, from Nov 9-13. It has over 550 ratings with an average of 4.3!
Just Can’t Wait for Christmas!: If you love the winter holidays, stock up on these sweet romance novels featuring Christmas! They’re sure to put you in a cozy mood. (Don’t like snow? One takes place in Australia and one on a tropical island!)
November Thrills: Check out new authors with free stories! Find thriller and mystery, including some with humor. Some of these covers are really interesting, and boy, can you tell the difference between dark thrillers and cozy mysteries!
Here’s a throwback photo of me and Bear Bear in warmer weather. Stay cozy, friends!
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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.