Voice recognition mistake of the day: "England came into his eyes"

Try again: "and Clint came into his eyes"

One last try: "A glint came into his eyes." There we go!

Bear Bear the ferret demonstrates how to keep the nose warm on a cold day:

Someone Missing from Malapais Mountain: The Accidental Detective Book 4 comes out Feb. 28 and is up for preorder now!

Former international war correspondent Kate Tessler had to trade her illustrious journalism career for her childhood bedroom after a brush with death almost took her leg. But Kate is drawn back into her old world when a journalist covering a sprawling story of political corruption is the victim of a hit-and-run. Gabriella can only communicate by blinking yes or no to questions. 

Kate takes the case with her new PI partner—her sister, Jen—and their trusty senior sidekicks. Can a fifty-year-old journalist with a bad leg survive the dangers of the Arizona desert long enough to catch a killer?

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Praise for Someone Missing: “I am always so astonished how you weave in all the generations of the growing detective agency—you give everyone something to do, a way to be involved and validated and yet we don’t lose focus on our protagonist.” – Sinclair Jayne, author

How realistic is it that a politician might try to kill a journalist? All too realistic, as this article from Las Vegas shows.

If you love cats, Samantha and Katie from The Cattery shelter in Texas started a podcast on YouTube called PodKatz. They'll be talking about all things cat and shelter related! (Also, if you love cats, have you read all six of my Furrever Friends Sweet Romance novels set at a cat café? Find them on Amazon US or Amazon UK.)

Bonus voice recognition mistake, on a post about a rescued animal: "Dental kisses to her and big hugs to you for all you do!" 😬 (Make that gentle kisses!)

We had snow in New Mexico, but it melted quickly. Hope you’re staying warm!

Books on My Radar:

Traps of Temptation, by Patricia Williams: "When I moved back to Mill Creek all I wanted was a fresh start. Now I’m looking straight into the mesmerizing eyes of my high school crush and can’t stop fantasizing about his delicious smirk. He’s always made me feel this way - out of control with desire. And instead of forgetting about him I’ve only found myself wanting him more…ever since the night I left all those years ago." A Second Chance, Friends to Lovers Small Town Romance. This is a hot and spicy series!

Paradise Shore (A Sweet Second Chance Romance), by Shantal Sessions: "Selene Ariti’s world shattered the moment she saw an Instagram photo of her long-distance boyfriend kissing another woman. Relocating to Florence, Italy, Selene throws herself into building the family’s new gelato shop. Now the man who ripped her heart out is back. A heartwarming story about forgiveness, new beginnings, and finding love all over again, set on the white sand beaches, soaring coasts, and rolling hills of Tuscany.”

Bend Don't Break: Cardinal Sins: Envy, by Brooklyn Bailey: “Schuyler Dawes is grieving for what could have been. After a tragic accident led to an unwanted hysterectomy, the college senior’s hopes for a family are dead. But when a spring break in Mexico brings meaningful glances with a handsome guy, she enjoys a flirtatious fling. But then she learns they’re attending the same stateside school… For fans of haunted heroines, single dads, emotional rollercoasters, and watching characters grow." free with newsletter signup.

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Bear Bear shows another way to keep the nose warm. This one is more challenging for most of us:

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