One Locked Cottage. One Framed Dog. Two Four-Legged Detectives on the Case.

When beloved local Frieda Selleck is found mauled to death in her locked cottage, all evidence points to her gentle, arthritic Goldendoodle service dog, Michelangelo. But Mac Faraday refuses to believe the obvious. With help from his irrepressible German Shepherd, Gnarly, Mac must prove the loyal service dog was framed for murder.
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Just days before the glamorous Mid-Atlantic Classic Kennel Club Invitational descends on the Spencer Inn, Frieda—a sharp-eyed woman with a reputation for “psychic” visions—had handed Mac a sealed envelope containing clues to her own killer. Now, with doors locked from the inside, no signs of forced entry, and a hidden wall safe emptied of cash and gold, Mac and Gnarly race against time to uncover the truth.

Joined by an unlikely four-legged partner in Michelangelo, the canine detective squad follows a trail of family secrets, phony smiles, suspicious alibis, and a desperate climb down a steep wooded hillside. As the pieces fall into place, Mac discovers that even the shiniest “golden child” can hide a dark heart.

A fast-paced, twist-filled cozy mystery packed with humor, heart, and plenty of doggy mischief. Perfect for fans of the Mac Faraday series!

“Who Framed Michelangelo?” is an exclusive prequel short story set at the Spencer Inn the week before the events of Best in Murder (Mac Faraday Mystery #15, coming October 13, 2026).

Tour Schedule:
Coming Soon!

Join us for this tour from Sep 15 to Oct 5, 2026!

Book Details:

​Book Title:  The Antique Picker's Daughter by Melanie Dugan
Category:  Adult Fiction (18+),  250 pages
Genre: general fiction, literary fiction
Publisher: Inanna Publications & Education Inc.
Release date:  September 2026
Formats Available for Review: print (print - softback / USA and Canada), ebook (PDF , NetGalley)
Tour dates: Sep 15 to Oct 5, 2026
Content Rating: PG-13 + M: because of mature themes (youth homelessness and human trafficking), and physical abuse, some rough language.  ​

Book Description:
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​“The first thing you need to know: They’re not antiques.
The second thing you need to know: I’m not his daughter.”

Abandoned first by her father, and then by her mother, Frankie has been left in the care of her deeply religious grandmother. When her grandmother’s religious convictions tip into delusion, Frankie decides to run away.

Life on the street in Toronto is hard, and with winter coming, it gets tougher. This is when Frankie first meets Francis, a man old enough to be her father. He starts training her in “the game,” as she comes to call it; buying, stealing, and reselling “inventory” at inflated prices. Through winter, spring, and early summer, the two become a team, traveling around small towns and villages in southern Ontario.

As Frankie discovers, life on the road holds dangers she can’t anticipate, and her precarious world tips into disaster when Francis abandons her in an unfamiliar town. Betrayed, alone, and deserted, Frankie realizes she’s in a dangerous situation — will she be able to find her way out on her own?

The Antique Picker’s Daughter explores youth homelessness, human trafficking, and one young woman’s search for safety.

Meet the Author:

Melanie Dugan is the author of Sometime Daughter (“A stunning debut,” The Kingston Whig-Standard), Revising Romance (“…heartwarming, amusing, and…downright sexy,” Midwestern Book Review), Dead Beautiful (“Artful and funny,” Kathryn Kuitenbrouwer), Bee Summers (“…a carefully wrought portrayal of the way we carry trauma with us through life,” Brenda Schmidt, Quill & Quire), and Hard White (“It is a very compelling and beautifully-crafted story…I highly recommend it,” Skeleton Press). 

She lived in Boston, Toronto and London, England, before settling in Kingston, Ontario, where she now lives.

She has worked in libraries and bookstores, and was Associate Publisher at Quarry Press in Kingston, and also served as Managing Editor for Poetry Canada, Quarry Magazine and Canadian Fiction Magazine. 

In 2009 she was promotions director for the inaugural Kingston WritersFest.

She has studied writing with Leon Rooke, Keath Fraser, Kim Moritsugu, Helen Humphreys and Anita Rau Badami.

Her short stories have been shortlisted for several awards including the CBC Literary Award.

connect with the author: website ~ facebook ~ goodreads

Tour Schedule:
Sep 15 - Liese's Blog – book spotlight
Sep 15 - Gina Rae Mitchell – book review / guest post
Sep 15 – @liefs.een.lezer/ * - book review
Sep 16 – @reader_ceygo * - book review
Sep 16 - Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / guest post
Sep 17 – Novels Alive – book review
Sep 17 - Sarandipity's – book spotlight
Sep 18 – FUONLYKNEW – book spotlight / guest post
Sep 18 - @rosicolmenares * - book review
Sep 21 – @readsandmusic * - book review
Sep 21 - @subconscious_shelf/ * - book review
Sep 22 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review
Sep 22 – Ilovebooksandstuffblog – book spotlight
Sep 23 – The Brave Bookshelf with Kim Bartosch – book review  
Sep 23 - @michellegodardricher * - book review
Sep 24 – StoreyBook Reviews – book spotlight / guest post​

Sep 28 – @x_miss_mcrae_x * - book review
Sep 29 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review
Sep 29 - @this.human.reads * - book review
Sep 30 – @Leannebookstagram – book review
Oct 1 – Deal Sharing Aunt – book review / author interview
Oct 1  @books.and.salt * - book review

Oct 5 - Teatime and Books – book spotlight
Oct 5 - @onemorechap * - book review

Join us for this tour from Sep 8 to Sep 28, 2026!

Book Details:

​Book Title: ALTERED (JUSTIN WRIGHT SUSPENSE SERIES Book 1) by Rob Kaufman
Category:  Adult Fiction (18 +), 270 pages
Genre: Psychological Thriller, Suspense 
Publisher:  Rob Kaufman
Release date:  May 2023
Formats Available for Review: print-softback (USA only), or ebook (EPUB, PDF or BookFunnel download), or audiobook (Audible download) internationally
Tour dates: Sep 8 to Sep 28, 2026
Content Rating: PG-13 +M: ALTERED has a few profanities and alludes very subtly to abuse but never gets graphic or says the words. "Trauma" is used by Justin, the psychiatrist.​

Book Description:

When Frank Devlin walks into Justin Wright's office, the renowned New York City psychiatrist decides to take on one of the most challenging cases of his career. 

Justin is determined to help Frank, a young man with multiple personalities (“alters”), live a happier, more fulfilling life. Little does he know that Frank and his alters are secretly weaving themselves into Justin’s life in ways that will affect the Wright family forever. 

A suspense-filled story driven by emotion, angst, and the ultimate revenge, “Altered” takes readers down a twisted path of uncertainty and mind games—leaving them shocked, heartbroken, and questioning what could possibly come next...​

Meet the Author:

Rob Kaufman is a celebrated psychological thriller author, known for crafting emotionally intense stories that delve into the human psyche. With a degree in Psychology, he weaves his deep understanding of human behavior into gripping narratives filled with relatable characters and compelling twists.

Fascinated by what drives people toward darkness while seeking love and acceptance, Rob explores the fine line between good and evil. His novels aren’t just suspenseful—they unravel everyday events that spiral into extraordinary psychological dramas.

Readers become deeply invested in his characters, experiencing a range of emotions from laughter to heartbreak. His books have earned national and international acclaim for their unique, thought-provoking storylines and masterful plotting.

Beyond writing, Rob actively engages with readers, sharing insights into his creative process and the psychological depths of his characters. His commitment to authenticity and emotional resonance continues to captivate audiences, cementing his place as a compelling voice in psychological thrillers.

connect with the author: website ~ X ~ facebook ~ instagam ~ goodreads

Tour Schedule:

Sep 8 – Books R Us – book series spotlight / guest post
Sep 8 – Bigreadersite – book review of ALTERED / book series spotlight
Sep 8 - The Brave Bookshelf with Kim Bartosch – book review of ALTERED / book series spotlight
Sep 8 - @bookgirlbrown_reviews * - book review of ALTERED / book series spotlight
Sep 9 – @michellegodardricher * - book review of ALTERED / book series spotlight
Sep 9 - Liese's Blog – book spotlight of ALTERED
Sep 10 – @rosicolmenares * - book review of ALTERED / book series spotlight
Sep 10 - @reader_ceygo * - book review of ALTERED / book series spotlight
Sep 14 – @subconscious_shelf * - book review of ALTERED / book series spotlight
Sep 14 - Liese's Blog – book spotlight of JADED
Sep 15 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review of ALTERED / book series spotlight / guest post
Sep 16 – @Leannebookstagram – book review of ALTERED / book series spotlight
Sep 16 - Cover Lover Book Review – book series spotlight / guest post
Sep 17 - Liese's Blog – book spotlight of AVENGED
Sep 17 – Deal Sharing Aunt – book review of ALTERED / book series spotlight / author interview
Sep 17 – Ilovebooksandstuffblog – book series spotlight
Sep 21 – @readsandmusic * - book review of ALTERED / book series spotlight
Sep 22 – FUONLYKNEW – book review of ALTERED / book series spotlight / guest post
Sep 22 - Liese's Blog – book spotlight of SCARED
Sep 23 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of ALTERED / book series spotlight
Sep 23 - Sarandipity's – book series spotlight
Sep 23 - @this.human.reads * - book review of ALTERED / book series spotlight
Sep 24 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of ALTERED / book series spotlight
Sep 24 - Liese's Blog – book spotlight of DECEIVED
Sep 24 - @draculise_ * - book review of ALTERED / book series spotlight
Sep 28 – Whatnolareads – book review of ALTERED / book series spotlight
Sep 28 - @books.and.salt * - book review of ALTERED / book series spotlight
Sep 28 - @onemorechap * - book review of ALTERED / book series spotlight
Sep 28 - Teatime and Books – book series spotlight
Sep 28 - Liese's Blog – book spotlight of REVEALED

Join us for this tour from Aug 17 to Sep 4, 2026!

Book Details:

Book Title: Grandpa Day: Nurturing Grit, Smarts, and Love in the Next Generation by Perry Solomon
Category:  Adult Non-fiction 18 yrs +,  196 pages
Genre:  Self-help
Publisher:  Lighthouse Family Press
Release date:   Feb 4, 2026
Format available for review:  print-softback (USA only), and ebook (GIFTED KINDLE, EPUB, PDF) internationally.
Will send print books out:  USA
Tour dates: Aug 17 to Sep 4, 2026
Content Rating:  G: 

Book Description:

Grandpa Day is a guide for grandfathers who want to build strong, joyful, and lasting bonds with their grandchildren. Drawing from more than twenty years of one on one adventures with his six grandchildren, Perry Solomon shows how small, consistent moments of presence, curiosity, and love can shape a child’s confidence, character, and sense of belonging.

Through warm storytelling and practical guidance, Solomon demonstrates how every grandfather can become a trusted mentor and steady source of encouragement. Readers will learn how to create meaningful traditions, nurture individual interests, and support each grandchild’s natural talents, whether those lean toward art, science, reading, technology, sports, or hands on exploration. The book also offers down to earth advice on navigating family dynamics with respect, listening with intention, and fostering open communication across generations.

At the heart of Grandpa Day is a simple purpose. When grandfathers give their time, attention, and unconditional love, grandchildren grow into resilient and capable young people who feel secure and valued. In return, grandfathers experience personal growth, deepened emotional connections, and a renewed sense of purpose.

Blending personal memoir with practical wisdom, Grandpa Day celebrates the extraordinary impact of ordinary moments and invites every grandfather to embrace this role with patience, joy, and intention. It is both a guidebook and a legacy of love.

Meet the Author:

Perry Solomon is a proud grandfather whose greatest joy comes from the close, loving relationships he shares with his six grandchildren. From the moment each one was born, he embraced every opportunity to be part of their lives, creating meaningful connections across generations. As he writes this book, his youngest grandchild, Opal, is eight years old, and his eldest, Cassie, is twenty-one. Perry believes that nurturing strong bonds, creating joyful memories, and offering steady support are among the most important gifts a grandfather can give.

Perry and his wife, Marie, live in Santa Monica, California. He is the stepfather of two daughters, Candace and Sabrina. Together, their growing family continues to be his greatest inspiration and the heart of his legacy.

A successful serial entrepreneur, Perry has spent decades building and advising companies across retail, distribution, manufacturing, consumer electronics, business services, and home products. His work as a founder, CEO, and advisory board member has earned him a reputation for wisdom, resilience, and leadership. Over the course of his career, he has completed four successful exits, achievements that now allow him to devote even more time to the family relationships that matter most.

In recent years, Perry has focused his energy on strengthening intergenerational connections and encouraging other grandparents to do the same. Through Grandpa Day, he shares practical advice, heartfelt stories, and meaningful activities designed to help grandfathers, grandparents, and seniors nurture love, communication, and confidence in their grandchildren. His mission is to help families create lasting memories, build strong bonds, and pass forward a legacy of love and wisdom for generations to come.

​Connect with the author:  Website  ~  Facebook ~ Goodreads

Join us for this tour from July 7 to July 27, 2026!

Book Details:

​Book Title:  The Below by Scott T. Miller
Category:  Adult Fiction (18+),  352 pages
Genre: Sci-fi; Dystopian, Cyberpunk
Publisher: Amplify Publishing (Mascot Books)
Release date:  January 1, 2026
Formats Available for Review: print-softback (USA only), ebook (NetGalley download, PDF), audiobook (audible download)
Tour dates: July 7 to July 27, 2026
Content Rating: R: Curse words, MC visits a sex club (descriptions are in detail although MC does not engage in sexual actions), character deaths, drug use. ​

Book Description:

Humankind rose from the carcass of a dead world. Lifetimes later, billions of people live in superstructures constructed atop the only habitable lands left, the Hawaiian Islands. Kilohana “Kilo” Ressler lives in Hawai'i City (known to the people as Big City) along with his illegal Digital Psychological Manifestation (DPM), EO, a pseudo-twin only perceptible to the host, designed during the rebuilding years to provide companionship in a world of horrors.

Kilo has managed to keep EO a secret for most of his life, but when his skills are required for a diplomatic mission in Kaua'i City, Kilo and EO find themselves embroiled in a conspiracy that threatens to expose EO’s existence and endanger the fragile balance of power between the island cities. The only place left for answers is in the depths of the superstructure the Below. As the walls close in, Kilo must undertake the impossible task of protecting his friend, facing his past, and holding a crumbling city together.​

Meet the Author

​Scott T. Miller is an author, researcher, and educator. He comes from a long line of teachers and didn’t stand much of a chance of doing anything but working in education. He received his PhD in Global and International Education from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and his MEd in counseling from Northern Arizona University. Scott grew up in San Diego and has lived in South Dakota, Arizona, California, and Hawaiʻi. He recently moved from Oahu back to California with his wife, Bell, and dogs Hiro and Pebble. Scott adores science fiction and, at every opportunity, is writing, reading, and watching science fiction stories. Scott has authored several academic works on identity, globalism, and socio-political stratification. The themes and theories explored in his publications have influenced his fiction as he’s worked to craft relevant and immersive stories that speak to the heart of societal and human experiences. Scott has a deep reverence for dystopian stories that explore the outer reaches of human capabilities and dysfunction and has been influenced by the immense wake of authors such as Phillip K. Dick and Richard K. Morgan.

Connect with the Author: website ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ tiktok ~ bookbub ~ goodreads

Join us for this tour from June 22 to July 10, 2026!

Book Details:

Book Title:  Best Friends: The Orion Sessions by Cheryl DaVeiga
Category:  Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 9-13), 144 pages
Genre:  Contemporary Middle-Grade Fiction
Publisher:  Waterhole Productions LLC
Release date:   April 12, 2026
Format available for review:  print-softback (USA only), ebook (GIFTED KINDLE, EPUB, PDF, Book Funnel download, NetGalley download), audiobook (Audible download, MP3) internationally)
Will send print books out:  USA
Tour dates: June 22 to July 10, 2026
Content Rating:  G. Written for middle-grade audience.

Book Description:

At thirteen, Orion Casey has stopped singing—and it’s not because she stopped loving it. After the girls everyone follows start talking about her instead of to her, she’s finished performing for anyone.

Then the messages start.

Anonymous. Encouraging. A little too perfectly timed.

Someone’s been watching her—really seeing her—and part of Orion can’t help hoping it’s the one person she wishes would notice her back. The texts give Orion confidence she didn’t know she had—enough to discover songwriting and a new way back to her music.
But as friendships shift and secrets surface, Orion begins to wonder: when the way you see yourself keeps changing based on who’s looking at you, how do you figure out who you really are?

Best Friends launches The Orion Sessions, a contemporary middle-grade series about friendship, self-confidence, and learning what it means to sing—and live—for yourself.

​Also Available for Review:

Meet the Author:

Cheryl DaVeiga grew up loving music—singing, writing, and dreaming in melodies. Following that passion was never framed as a real option, so she chose a path that felt defined and practical, building a career in accounting and eventually becoming a partner at a national firm.

Years later, she found her way back to the music she had set aside, becoming an award-winning songwriter recognized by ASCAP and ultimately discovering the joy of writing children’s books. Across her seven picture books—stories infused with music, humor, and sing-along joy—her work has received award recognition from the Eric Hoffer Book Awards, Mom’s Choice Awards (Gold), Purple Dragonfly Book Awards, and Literary Titan.

But even as she wrote those playful stories, she knew there was another one waiting—one rooted in the girl she used to be and the voice she had tucked away. That story became The Orion Sessions, a middle-grade trilogy for kids growing up in the real world—with music, of course. The Orion Sessions is the series Cheryl wishes she'd had when she was twelve: full of music, friendship, mistakes, courage, and the journey of reclaiming the voice she’d hidden to fit in.

Cheryl lives in Tucson with her partner, Doug, and they spend summers in New Jersey. She still sings… like all the time.

connect with the author:  website ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ bookbub ~ goodreads

lyour Schedule:

June 22 - Gina Rae Mitchell – book review of BEST FRIENDS / guest post
June 23 - Faith And Books – audiobook review of BEST FRIENDS
June 23 - Gina Rae Mitchell – book review of STOLEN
June 24 - @Leannebookstagram – book review of BEST FRIENDS
June 24 – @tia.reads * - books review
June 25 - @Leannebookstagram – book review of STOLEN
June 26 – @my_fair_fiction * - books review
June 26 - Faith And Books –book review of STOLEN
June 26 – Sarcastically Yours, Jen – book review of BEST FRIENDS
June 29 - @anjiscape * - books review
June 29 – FUONLYKNEW – books series spotlight / author interview
June 30 – Liese's Blog – book spotlight of BEST FRIENDS
June 30 – @therearenobadbooks * - audiobooks review
June 30 - Sarandipity's - book series spotlight
July 1 – Library Lady's Kid Lit – book review of BEST FRIENDS
July 1 – Liese's Blog – book spotlight of STOLEN
July 2 - Cover Lover Book Review – book series spotlight / guest post
July 2 – Library Lady's Kid Lit – book review of STOLEN
July 4 - @ann.otatedbooks * - books review
July 6 – @this.human.reads * - book review of BEST FRIENDS
July 6 – @this.human.reads * - book review of STOLEN
July 7 - China Sorrows – book spotlight of BEST FRIENDS / author interview
July 8 - Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of BEST FRIENDS
July 8 - @michellegodardricher * - books review of BEST FRIENDS
July 8 - @michellegodardricher * - books review of STOLEN
July 8 – @reader_ceygo * - books review of BEST FRIENDS
July 9 – @reader_ceygo * - books review of STOLEN
July 9 - Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of STOLEN
July 10 – @lizzies.reading.recs * - books review
July 10 - @adriftinfictionalworld – books review
July 10 – @readsandmusic * - books review

Join us for this tour from June 15 to July 10, 2026!

Book Details:

​Book Title:  A Soul on Trial: A Marine Corps Mystery at the Turn of the Twentieth Century by Robin R. Cutler
Category:  Adult Non-Fiction (18+),  365 pages (442 with back matter)
Genre: Literary Non-Fiction, History
Publisher: View Tree Press
Release date:  May 20, 2026
Formats Available for Review: print (softback, - USA only), ebook (EPUB, PDF)
Tour dates: June 15 to July 10, 2026
Content Rating: PG +M: The M rating is because the book is about whether or not a young man committed suicide. There is a brawl and an autopsy described in detail but minimal violence, no sex no abuse, adultery or abortion.

Tour Schedule:

June 15 - Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / guest post
June 15 - @Leannebookstagram – book review
June 16 - Books1987 - book spotlight
June 16 – @bearyintobooks * - book review
June 16 – @readwithinsoul * - book review
June 16 - @bookscape__ * - book review
June 17 – Novels Alive – book review
June 17 - FUONLYKNEW – book spotlight
June 19 – @tia.reads * - book review
June 22 – Priscilla's Bookstore & More – book review / guest post
June 23 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review / guest post
June 24 - @readingwithloe * - book review
June 25 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review
June 29 - @anjiscape * - book review
June 30 – Ilovebooksandstuffblog – book spotlight
June 30 - @bubbleswrapherbooks * - book review
July 1 – Deal Sharing Aunt – book review / author interview
July 1 - @my_fair_fiction * - book review
July 3 – @this.human.reads * - book review
July 4 - @readsandmusic * - book review
July 7 - @just_another_mother_with_books * - book review
July 7 - @reader_ceygo * - book review
July 7 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review
July 8 -  Liese's Blog - book spotlight
July 9 – @michellegodardricher * - book review
July 9 – @respecka * - book review
July 9 - ​@the_secret_bookreview* - book review
July 9 - @Mama_Coffee_Books_Cardigans – book review
​July 10 – @draculise_ * - book review
July 10 - @lizzies.reading.recs * - book review
July 10 - @therathercosyreader * - book review
July 10 – @gretasbooto * - book review
TBD – @mrs.stormblessed * - book review