Join us for this tour from May 26 to June 15, 2026!

Book Details:

​Book Title: For She Had Eyes by Seth Margolis
Category:  Adult Fiction (18 +), 300 pages
Genre: Psychological Suspense 
Publisher:  Amazon KDP
Release date:  May 2026
Formats Available for Review: print-softback (USA only); ebook (Gifted Kinde, EPUB) internationally
Tour dates: May 26 to June 15, 2026
Content Rating: PG +M: The book includes scenes of adultery, (mild) descriptions of sex, and some profanity

Book Description:

Three people. Three lies. One deadly reckoning.

When Oliver Troika meets Danielle Hampdon at a hot Manhattan nightclub, the attraction is immediate – and unsettlingly perfect. Oliver is handsome, charming, and newly wealthy; Danielle is poised, intelligent, and born into one of Park Avenue’s most illustrious families. They come from vastly different worlds, yet their connection feels inevitable.

Not everyone is convinced.

Ivan Abelov, Oliver’s childhood friend and business partner, senses something off about Danielle. Or is it wishful thinking born of jealousy?  And the more Oliver falls under her spell, the more determined Ivan becomes to uncover who thinks she really is – even if he has to invent the truth about her.

What begins as unsupported suspicion soon escalates into a dangerous game of secrets and deception, where every revelation raises the stakes – and every move risks exposing a truth that could ruin them all.

Who can be trusted? Who is hiding behind a carefully constructed past? And how far will each of them go to protect the life they’ve built?

FOR SHE HAD EYES is a gripping suspense novel about ambition, loyalty, and the fatal cost of believing the wrong person – right up to its startling final pages.

Meet the Author:

Seth has written and published several novels, including LOSING ISAIAH, which was adapted as a feature film starring Halle Berry and Jessica Lange, and, most recently, THE SEMPER SONNET. He lives with his wife, Carole, in New York City. They have two grown children, Maggie and Jack. Seth received a BA in English from the University of Rochester and an MBA in marketing from New York University’s Stern School of Business Administration. When not writing fiction, he is a branding consultant for a wide range of companies, primarily in the financial services, technology and pharmaceutical industries. He has written articles for the New York Times and other publications on travel and entertainment.

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Join us for this tour from May 18 to June 8, 2026!

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​Book Title:  The Leopard and the Moon: A Journey in Dolpo, Nepal by Nigel Roberts
Category:  Adult Non-Fiction (18+),  306 pages
Genre: Travel Memoir
Publisher: ImperfeCt Books
Release date:  May 2026
Formats Available for Review: print (print - softback / USA only) and ebook (EPUB, PDF, MOBI FILE (FOR KINDLE)
Tour dates: May 18 to June 8, 2026
Content Rating: PG-13 + M because of Language and themes of suicide and drug addiction.​

Book Description:

In September 2016, at the age of 65, Nigel Roberts embarked on a two-month trek through Dolpo, one of the most remote regions in Nepal.

Following the route taken by Peter Matthiessen (The Snow Leopard) and George Schaller (Stones of Silence) over forty years before him, Nigel was driven by a wish to make sense of illness and tragedy in his family, and to better understand his part in those traumatic events.

A quest for clarity and candor, The Leopard and the Moon weaves together three different journeys: a demanding physical hike, an emotional reckoning, and Nepal’s own trajectory across four tumultuous decades.​

Meet the Author

​Nigel Roberts worked for thirty years for the World Bank, much of that time based in Kenya, Ethiopia, Nepal, West Bank and Gaza, and Australia. Since retiring, he has advised governments in Somalia, Myanmar and Afghanistan on managing the economics of war and instability. He lives in Virginia with his wife, Sarah, and his grandson, Alex.

Connect with the Author: website ~ instagram ~ goodreads

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Gina Rae Mitchell
@Leannebookstagram
@reader_ceygo
@tia.reads
Locks, Hooks, and Books
@michellegodardricher
@therathercosyreader
@readingwithloe
@readsandmusic
@this.human.reads
@anjiscape
@my_fair_fiction
@respecka
@lizzies.reading.recs
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Book Description:

​First they stole her trust. Now they want her life. 

April Manning’s generous nature has always been a gift, and her greatest weakness. After being conned out of her life savings she’s left with an eviction notice and one last hope: reclaiming her old job at an architectural firm, even if it forces a showdown with head architect Hunter Ellis, her cheating ex-boyfriend.

There’s only one small hitch. The owner of the firm is dead, and the last thing April expects to find is the bloody murder weapon on her doorstep.

As the killer runs free, disturbing reminders arise from April’s troubled childhood, and suspicion flares at every turn…from the mysterious new handyman, to an estranged family member she’s tried to forget. Only one thing is certain. Death is stalking April, and she must unmask the killer before they land the fatal blow.

Meet the Author:

Marlene M. Bell shares many traits with the bold protagonists she writes. Her Annalisse series stars a New York antiquities appraiser who chases dangerous criminals in far-flung locales. The series has won eight international literary awards and an avid fan base around the world. When Marlene's not busy plotting her next novel, she's exploring her wooded Texas ranch with camera in hand and thirty sheep faithfully in tow. As an accomplished painter and nature photographer, she's always hunting for the next spark of inspiration - or the next adventure calling her name.
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​Book Title: Jane Avril: The Muse of the Moulin Rouge by M. L. Malcolm
Category:  Adult Fiction (18 +),  337 pages
Genre: Historical Fiction
Publisher:  A Good Read Publishing
Release date:  February 2026
Formats Available for Review: print-softback (USA and Canada) and ebook (EPUB and PDF)
Tour dates: May 18 to June 12, 2026
Content Rating: PG +M: Some non-explicit discussions of sex; one subtle yet explicit sex scene and a brief discussion of suicide

Book Description:

Born the bastard daughter of an aristocrat, Jane Avril became the most famous dancer at the most famous dance hall in the world during the "Gay 90's" in Paris: the Moulin Rouge. Beautiful, intelligent, and fiercely independent, she earned a place among the most famous artists, writers, and entertainers of her day, including Henri Toulouse Lautrec, who immortalized her in his paintings and posters. Immerse yourself in the turbulent and fascinating life of a Belle Epoque legend as she struggles out of poverty into the limelight, learning how to live and love as Queen of La Danse.

Meet the Author:

M.L. Malcolm loves readers! She has visited with over a hundred book clubs all over the country, and is happy to use Zoom or whatever technology is available to connect when a personal visit isn't possible. She's also a history geek, so she loves reading and writing historical fiction.

She began her professional career as an attorney in Atlanta, Georgia. After practicing law for three years, M.L. determined that "she and the law were not meant for each other," and is now a self-described "recovering attorney." 

As part of her recovery strategy, M.L. yielded to her entrepreneurial inclinations and took over a struggling travel agency. She ran the business successfully for several years before selling it to a larger company, then retired from the labor force to spend more time with her children and pursue her life-long ambition to become a writer. She has also amassed an impressive hat collection (and yes, she does wear them). 

M.L. has won several awards, including recognition in the prestigious Lorian Hemingway International Short Story Competition, and a silver medal from ForeWord magazine for Best Historical Fiction Book of the Year. "Heart of Lies" was chosen by the American Booksellers Association as an "Indie Pick" and a "Recommended Book Club Read" selection, and M.L. was selected by Target Stores as an "Author to Watch". She has also worked as a free-lance journalist for newspapers and magazines in Washington, DC and Los Angeles.

She and her family currently live in Washington, DC. M.L. is her nickname. Her full name is Mary Lee Malcolm

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Book Details:

Book Title:  HOME IS WHERE OUR STORY BEGINS by Dr. Omomaro Okekaro, PhD
Category:  Adult Fiction (18+), 436 pages
Genre:  Romance Fiction
Publisher:  WILLIAMS AND KING PUBLISHERS
Release date:   Nov 2025
Tour dates: Apr 20 to May 8, 2026
Content Rating:  PG + M. NO LANGUAGE, NO SEX SCENES.  BUT THEME IS MATURE INVOLVING SECRET FAMILY AND ROMANTIC AFFAIR 

Book Description:

​When Eliza Thornton returns to the quiet English countryside after her mother’s death, she finds the Old Manor—her childhood home—standing as both a relic of her past and a mirror to her own fractured heart. What begins as a simple visit to settle her mother’s affairs turns into a haunting journey of rediscovery, as buried letters and unspoken truths draw her into the labyrinth of her family’s untold story.

Through the voices of memory and regret, Home Is Where Our Story Begins explores the delicate threads that bind mothers and daughters, love and loss, silence and forgiveness.
As Eliza unravels the secrets her mother kept, she comes face-to-face with the echoes of generations—each one yearning to be understood, to be seen, to be free.

In the end, the Old Manor becomes more than a house; it becomes a place of reckoning, healing, and rebirth—a reminder that home isn’t just where we come from, but where we finally make peace with who we are.

Meet the Author:

Omomaro Okekaro, PhD, is a distinguished writer, scholar, and storyteller exploring the depths of human nature, justice, and hidden truths. With a background in mental health counseling and spirituality, he crafts narratives that blend mystery, suspense, and introspection, offering readers a profound journey through the human experience.

Born in Igbuku, Midwestern Nigeria, Dr. Okekaro’s love for literature began early, nurtured by a family that valued education. Beyond writing, he is a mental health therapist and spiritual counselor dedicated to faith, resilience, and self-discovery themes.

His works include A Spirituality of Awareness, Lord, I Am in Trouble, The Last Journey, The Shadows in My Rain, Monroe’s Dark Business, The Story of Me, Home Is Where Our Story Begins, and several unpublished manuscripts. When not writing, he enjoys family time and online Scrabble.

connect with the author: website ~ goodreads

Tour Schedule:
April 20 – Faith and Books – book spotlight / giveaway
April 20 - Adventurous Jessy – book spotlight / giveaway
April 21 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
April 21 - Books R Us – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
April 23 – FUONLYKNEW – book spotlight / giveaway
April 23 - Book Corner News and Reviews - book spotlight / giveaway
April 28 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
April 29 – fundinmental – book spotlight / giveaway
April 30 – @Leannebookstagram – book spotlight
May 5 – Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
May 6 – Liese's Blog – book spotlight
May 7 - Teatime and Books - book spotlight / giveaway
May 8 - Books Blog – book spotlight / giveaway

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Book Details:

​Book Title:  Under a Whistling Sky: A Girl's Journey Through a War-Torn Childhood by Milica Vidić Vogt
Category:  Adult Non-Fiction (18+),  218 pages
Genre: Memoir
Publisher: Dream Publishing House
Release date:  November 2025
Formats Available for Review: ebook (GIFTED KINDLE, EPUB, PDF)
Tour dates: May 4 to May 22, 2026
Content Rating: PG: no bad language, but it is about a child living through a war zone.​

Book Description:

At just seven years old, Milica dreamed only of carefree days—picking wild violets in the fields, laughing with friends, and basking in the warmth of her small village in Dalmatia, Yugoslavia. She could never have imagined what lay ahead: the scream of grenades, the shattering of glass, and the terror of fleeing home under fire. Her childhood was torn apart by war, and in its place came bomb shelters, refugee camps, and a relentless fight for survival.

With unflinching honesty, Milica offers a child’s-eye view of displacement, loss, and the unbreakable bonds of family, revealing the human cost of war and the enduring light that carried her forward.

Now living in St. Louis, Missouri, with her husband, Justin, their son, Allen, and their puppy, Zoey, Milica Vogt is a scientist turned storyteller. For nearly two decades, she worked in the corporate world, but the voices of her past have never faded. Under a Whistling Sky is a tribute to the past, a witness to survival, and a reminder that even in the darkest of times, hope and quiet courage endure.​

Meet the Author
A native of Croatia, Milica “Vidic” Vogt was twelve years old when she fled the country in 1995 during “Operation Storm,” also known as the ethnic cleansing of Serbs in Croatia.

After living in a refugee camp for a few years in Serbia, she immigrated to the United States for the best chance of safety, freedom, and prosperity. A scientist by training, after almost twenty years in corporate America, she decided to dedicate her time and energy in writing her memoir and sharing her story of struggle, hope, and survival with intentions to help and inspire others going through similar life circumstances so they can claim their strength to overcome what may seem impossible at the moment.

Connect with the Author: website ~ goodreads

Tour Participants:
 Locks Hooks and Books
 Gina Rae Mitchell
 @therearenobadbooks
 @michellegodardricher
 @tia.reads
 @reader_ceygo
 @anjiscape
 @readsandmusic
 Book Corner News and Reviews
 @onemorechap
@this.human.reads
@Leannebookstagram
 @thisreadergirl
 @readingwithloe
 @nissa_the.bookworm

Book Description:

In the shadows of the missing, the truth lies buried.

Helen Clarke-Matheson believed she had escaped the shadows of her past, building a new life with Chris. But the past has a way of resurfacing, and when her sister arrives with a DNA test, Helen’s world is once again turned upside down. Her sister shattered the family history Helen believed to be true. Her young father hadn’t abandoned his family, and her delusional mother didn’t wander away from her children.
Chris Matheson and the Geezer Squad, a quirky team of retired seasoned sleuths working under the guise of a book club, are drawn into a deeply personal investigation. They must wade through decades of buried secrets and conflicting accounts to uncover the truth behind the parents’ disappearances. As they peel back the layers of deception to unravel long-forgotten clues, they confront the lingering specter of murder and long-hidden crimes. Can they piece together the fragments of the past to bring closure to Helen and her siblings, or will the truth remain buried forever?

Book Details:

Book Title:  CHRIS MATHESON COLD CASE MYSTERIES BOX SET (Book 1 thru 4) by Lauren Carr
Category:  Adult Fiction (18 +), 434 pages
Genre:  Mystery
Publisher:  Acorn Book Services
Release date:   Oct 5, 2025
Format available for review: ebook: (EPUB, MOBI, PDF), Audiobook (Audible download)
Tour dates: April 28, to May 28, 2026
Content Rating:  PG-13 (Lauren Carr's books are murder mysteries, so there are murders involved. Occasionally, a murder will happen on stage. There is sexual content, but always behind closed doors. Some mild swearing (a hell or a damn few and far between). No F-bombs!

Book Description:

Dive into the thrilling Chris Matheson Cold Case Mysteries with this exclusive box set, featuring the first four books in Lauren Carr’s bestselling series! Join retired FBI agent Chris Matheson and his quirky “Geezer Squad” as they unravel chilling cold cases, blending razor-sharp suspense, laugh-out-loud humor, and small-town charm. Perfect for fans of cozy mysteries, detective thrillers, and gripping whodunits, this collection delivers over 1,000 pages of heart-pounding investigations.
What’s Inside:

• ICE: Chris Matheson’s first case pulls him into a web of betrayal and murder tied to a decades-old disappearance.
• Winter Frost: A chance encounter with his late wife, alive—years after the State Department declared her dead in a terrorist attack—shatters Chris’s world.
• The Last Thing She Said: A cryptic dying message sparks a race against time to catch a killer hiding in plain sight.
• Chris Crossed Murder: When a body clutching Chris Matheson’s federal agent badge is found dead in the snowy woods near an international airport, the Geezer Squad’s Christmas turns into a chilling whodunit.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Compelling Characters: From Chris’s sharp detective mind to the Geezer Squad’s eccentric antics, every page brims with personality.
• Twist-Filled Plots: Expect jaw-dropping surprises and clever red herrings that keep you guessing until the end.
• Kindle Unlimited Ready: Binge-read this addictive series with your KU subscription or own it forever!

With over 500,000 books sold across her series, Lauren Carr crafts mysteries that hook you from the first clue to the final reveal. Ideal for readers of The Thursday Murder Club and fans craving witty, fast-paced crime fiction. Grab this Chris Matheson Cold Case Mysteries Box Set today and start sleuthing!

"Carr is a master at creating unique, complex plots and colorful characters, both evident in her latest cold case mystery featuring  Chris Matheson and the geezer squad. The plot is twisted, the mystery unique and the ending a surprise. A must-read!" - Review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER (A Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery, Book Four) by Marilyn R. Wilson, Author, Speaker, Book Reviewer

"Lauren Carr is among my favorite mystery writers. She knows how to write a fun tale while keeping readers engaged. ...I would give Chris Crossed Murder one hundred stars if I could. I believe readers who enjoy reading well-written and clean cozy mysteries will most definitely want to read it. I have no doubt they will enjoy it as much as I did. The fifth installment from A Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery series is on my radar for when it releases." - Review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER (A Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery, Book Four) by Amy Campbell, Locks Hooks and Books
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Meet the Author:

​Lauren Carr is the author of over thirty acclaimed mystery novels, with more than half a million copies sold worldwide. Her fast-paced series—the Mac Faraday Mysteries, Chris Matheson Cold Case Mysteries, and more—blend twists, suspense, humor, and unforgettable characters (including clever German shepherds!).
 
It's Murder, My Son organically hit #1 in Mystery on Amazon, and her books consistently rank in the Top 20 Police Procedurals in the US and international markets.
 
A popular speaker and publishing consultant, Lauren lives on a mountain in Harpers Ferry, WV, with her husband and three spoiled rotten German shepherds.
Join the mystery at authorlaurencarr.com!

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Tour Schedule:

April 28 - Books1987 - book series spotlight / giveaway
April 28 – Locks, Hooks and Books – audiobook review of CHRIS MATHESON COLD CASE MYSTERIES: BOX SET / giveaway
April 28 - Gina Rae Mitchell - audiobook review of CHRIS MATHESON COLD CASE MYSTERIES: BOX SET / giveaway
April 29 — Liese's Blog – book spotlight of ICE
April 30 - My Reading Journeys  - audiobook review of CHRIS MATHESON COLD CASE MYSTERIES: BOX SET / giveaway
May 1 – @enjoyingbooksagain - audiobook review of CHRIS MATHESON COLD CASE MYSTERIES: BOX SET / giveaway
May 4 – fundinmental – book review of SHADOWS OF THE MISSING / giveaway
May 5 - Books Blog – book series spotlight
May 5 - Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight of SHADOWS OF THE MISSING / guest post / giveaway
May 5 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of SHADOWS OF THE MISSING / author interview / giveaway
May 5 - Gina Rae Mitchell - book review of SHADOWS OF THE MISSING / guest post / giveaway
May 6 — Liese's Blog – book spotlight of WINTER FROST
May 6 – Country Mamas With Kids – book review of CHRIS MATHESON COLD CASE MYSTERIES: BOX SET / giveaway
May 7 – @enjoyingbooksagain – book review of SHADOWS OF THE MISSING / giveaway
May 7 – Country Mamas With Kids – book review of SHADOWS OF THE MISSING / guest post / giveaway
May 8 - My Reading Journeys  - book review of SHADOWS OF THE MISSING / guest post / giveaway
May 12 – The Brave Bookshelf with Kim Bartosch – book review of SHADOWS OF THE MISSING / giveaway
May 13 — Liese's Blog – book spotlight of THE LAST THING SHE SAID
May 13 - @Leannebookstagram – book review of CHRIS MATHESON COLD CASE MYSTERIES: BOX SET
May 14 – Novels Alive – book review of SHADOWS OF THE MISSING / giveaway
May 15 – Library of Clean Reads – book review of SHADOWS OF THE MISSING / giveaway
May 15 – FUONLYKNEW – book review of SHADOWS OF THE MISSING / author interview / giveaway
May 19 –- @Leannebookstagram – book review of SHADOWS OF THE MISSING
May 20 — Liese's Blog – book spotlight of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER
May 21 – Deal Sharing Aunt – book review of SHADOWS OF THE MISSING / author interview / giveaway
May 26 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of SHADOWS OF THE MISSING / giving
May 27 – Liese's Blog – book spotlight of SHADOWS OF THE MISSING
May 27 - @Mama_Coffee_Books_Cardigans – book review of SHADOWS OF THE MISSING
May 28 – Adventurous Jessy – book review of SHADOWS OF THE MISSING / giveaway
May 28 - @adriftinfictionalworld – book review of SHADOWS OF THE MISSING

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