Voice recognition mistake of the day: “Don was breaking …” I don’t know what he was breaking, but it happened at dawn.

Speaking of dawn – no, wait, this is actually sunset – anyway, here's a photo from my holiday trip to Arizona to visit my mother. My husband and I got in a couple of good hikes at Usery Park!

Book News:

Charming the Billionaire Cowboy comes out January 23 and is available for preorder now!

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. The rescue needs funds, so she tricks TC into a bachelor auction. But Hallie hasn’t left her past far enough behind…

 Reviews for book 1:

“I loved every word of this book and highly recommend it.”

“I really enjoyed this book and can’t wait to see where these characters go next.”

“I can hardly wait for the next in this series.”

See the Accidental Billionaire Cowboys series.

Yogiferret Bear Bear demonstrates a moderately difficult pose, "nose to navel twist."

In The Accidental Detective series, a witty journalist solves mysteries in Arizona and tackles the challenges of turning fifty. Book 4, Someone Missing from Malapais Mountain, comes out February 28 and is available for preorder now. The books have lots of 4 and 5 star ratings!

Here’s a more advanced pose from yogiferret Bear Bear, "crossbody foot to chin."

Find New Books and Authors!

New year, new books, new goals! Enter the weekly giveaway for a $50 Amazon egift card plus some great free books! Browse mainly children’s books including my historical fiction The Eyes of Pharaoh (ages 9+): Reya claims Egypt is in danger. Then he disappears. To save their friend, Seshta and Horus spy on merchants, soldiers, and royalty, and start to suspect even The Eyes of Pharaoh, the powerful head of the secret police. Can they escape the traps set for them, rescue Reya, and stop the plot against Egypt in time?

Teacher Suzanne Borchers said, “Using this historical fiction has been a window into Ancient Egypt—its people, culture, and beliefs. I also highly recommend it for its fast-paced plot, interesting and ‘real’ characters, and excellent writing.”

Books on My Radar:

Brookings Forever: Secret Beach Sunsets, by Aleesha Brown: "Three years since my husband’s death and it doesn’t get any easier. A brand new start is what I needed, not only for me but also for the kids. I decided to return to my hometown, Brookings, Oregon, where I have a lot of fond memories, especially with my high school best friend, May. I got it all planned out. I just didn’t know HE would also be there." 99 cents or free in KU.

Valentine's Day Vandal: Holiday Pet Sleuth Mysteries, by Annee Jones: "Valentina De Luca is a great matchmaker, but finding love for herself is another matter. In the midst of a matchmaking event that doubles as an adopt-a-thon for homeless animals, her locket goes missing. Perhaps the charming feline newcomer, Romeo, along with the two senior residents of the cat café, can help Valentina find her necklace – and maybe even a love of her own." Part of a series of pet/holiday mysteries, each $2.99 or free in KU. (I'm trying this one for the cat café angle, since I have a romance series set at a cat café!)

Ivy (Diamond Falls Book 2), by Lottie Morgan: "Ivy Tolliver is an accomplished attorney ready to settle down in the small town where she grew up. Private investigator and single-dad Liam Conrad is simply a colleague. Will these two be able to put the past behind them in order to enjoy a future together? Dive into this clean romantic comedy about finding love despite life’s challenges." Readers say it's short, sweet, and fun. 99 cents or free in KU.

A Case For Love  (Golden Girl Series Book 2), by Gudrun Frerichs: "Thea Cameron is used to cooking up a storm in her cafe Cinnamon, but she's not prepared for the storm created by her husband's accidental death. Dealing with dangerous thugs, hoarded money, and her husband's love-child, is the stuff of movies. She sure isn't amused by the cocky PI who thinks she needs his help." This series features romance set in lovely locations (Europe, the Pacific islands) with mature women.

The Legacy Series Boxset, by Malory Ford: Three inspirational historical romances set in a small Texas town. If you enjoy outlaws and lawmen, blacksmiths and cattle rustlers, try these stories of faith and forgiveness. This set is rated 4.7 out of 5 stars with over 600 ratings. $2.99 for three books (over 600 pages), or free in KU.

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PS: If you don’t have “The Case of the Missing Monkey and other short mystery stories,” here’s the direct download link. If you haven’t yet gotten Lions and Love at the Cat Café, you can download it free here. For “22 of the recipes mentioned in Kris Bock’s Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series,” go here (free).