Voice recognition mistake of the day: "But even in cases where we *might* have avoided something if we'd done something different, shame and gills don't help." 🐠 Sounds fishy, doesn’t it?

Bear Bear the ferret thinks so. 

I was at a writing retreat last week, where I edited (on paper) a mystery novel that will be the first in a new series. This week I've been typing in all those changes! I love getting away to retreats for the focused work time and to hang out with other amazing writers. This was at the Norbertine Abbey near Albuquerque. Check out the view:

In Pride and Prejudice at The Cat Café, the female main character, Liz, is studying worm intelligence. Are worms smart? This Scientific American article addresses the question.

The Furrever Friends Cat Café helps people find furry friends–and might lead to romantic love too. This Pride and Prejudice adaptation features fresh twists to delight both fans and new readers. Visit the Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series on Amazon US or Amazon UK or see the series with links to all retailers.

Find More New Books and Authors!

The Cowboy's Runaway Bride, by Malory Ford: "Rocked by rumors and scandal in New Orleans, becoming a mail order bride is Kate Donovan's last chance. Samuel Pratt is overwhelmed with work since he inherited the family ranch at eighteen. A moment of loneliness had him sending for a mail order bride, but feisty, stubborn Kate doesn't know a skunk from a badger. Can they find common ground, or will tragedy strike before they get the chance?" 4.5 out of 5 stars with over 600 ratings!

Striking Out in Ruby Shores, by Lottie Morgan: "When Melissa, Natalie, and Emma inherit a sporting goods store from their uncle, they jump at the fresh start in the small beach town where they vacationed as kids. Melissa has the mind for all things business, so she deals with Max Johnson when he wants to partner his fishing expedition business with their store. But when Melissa sees Max strut into the store, she immediately believes he’s a player. Join Melissa and Max on this enemies-to-lovers, small-town beach romance.”

Sweet as Honey: Farmers’ Market Sisters, by Elysia Strife: This is a romance between a beekeeper and a journalist for an agricultural magazine. A review says, "I love the meet cute for Luca and Willow as they tow his car to the farm. Luca travels but yearns for home. Willow has home and yearns to travel. This well written book is a sweet, afternoon read to see if these two likable characters can find their happy spot."

Happily Ever After: Explore over 50 sweet romance novels with a guaranteed happily every after! Find books with dogs, horses, llamas, or lizards, plus sports romance, single dads, road trips, billionaires, cowboys (including my novel, A Baby for the Billionaire Cowboy), and more.

April Cozy Mysteries: If you like your murders on the cozy side, you'll want to browse this collection of mysteries! They include many fun small-town settings, plenty of cats and dogs, and some historical or paranormal stories.

Spring Sweet Romance: Check out these novels with lovable characters and feel-good endings! Many have small town settings, from sunny beaches to cozy cabins, with some big city stories too.

Finally, here’s Bear Bear showing off his belly and toe beans during an advanced yogiferret pose.

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