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Join us for this tour from May 18 to June 12, 2026!
Book Details: 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 connect with the author: goodreads
Tour Schedule:
May 18 – The Brave Bookshelf with Kim Bartosch – book review / giveaway May 18 - Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway May 19 - @bearyintobooks * - book review / giveaway May 20 - @ablueboxfullofbooks * - book review / giveaway May 20 – 411 ON BOOKS, AUTHORS, AND PUBLISHING NEWS – book spotlight / giveaway May 20 - Books1987 – book spotlight / giveaway May 21 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway May 22 – FUONLYKNEW – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway May 22 – @tia.reads * - book review / giveaway May 22 - @mrs.stormblessed * - book review / giveaway May 25 - @bookscape__ * - book review / giveaway May 26 – Ilovebooksandstuffblog – book spotlight / giveaway May 26 - @reader_ceygo * - book review / giveaway May 26 – @anjiscape * – book review / giveaway May 27 - @Leannebookstagram – book review May 27 - @this.human.reads * - book review May 27 - @wiriosjournal * - book review May 27 – @readingwithloe * - book review / giveaway May 28 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review / guest post / giveaway May 28 – @michellegodardricher * - book review / giveaway May 29 - @my_fair_fiction * - book review / giveaway June 1 - @bubbleswrapherbooks * - book review / giveaway June 2 – Liese's Blog – book spotlight June 3 - @respecka * - book review / giveaway June 5 – @adriftinfictionalworld – book review June 8 – @readsandmusic * - book review June 9 – Books Blog – book spotlight June 10 – Deal Sharing Aunt – book review / author interview / giveaway June 11 – Teatime and Books – book spotlight June 11 - @bookishrebel01 * - book review June 11 - @books.and.salt * - book review June 12 - @sheilasenchantedbookshelf – book review June 12 - Novels Alive – book review / giveaway June 12 – @gretasbooto * - book review June 12 – @draculise_ * - book review / giveaway June 12 - @therathercosyreader * - book review June 12 - @lizzies.reading.recs * - book review / giveaway June 12 - @thisreadergirl * - book review / giveaway
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Join Us for This Tour from April 20 to May 8, 2026!
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 ~ instagram ~ facebook ~ goodreads
Tour Schedule:
April 20 - Adventurous Jessy – book spotlight / giveaway April 20 – Faith and Books – book spotlight / giveaway April 21 - Books R Us – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway April 21 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book spotlight / guest post / 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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  Join us for this tour from May 4 to May 22, 2026! 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:
May 4 - Locks Hooks and Books May 4 - Gina Rae Mitchell May 5 - @therearenobadbooks - shout-out May 5 - The Violet West - spotlight May 7 - @michellegodardricher May 8 - @reader_ceygo May 11 - @anjiscape May 11 - @tia.reads May 15 - @therearenobadbooks - book review May 15 - @onemorechap May 15 - @this.human.reads May 15 - @readingwithloe May 18 - @readsandmusic May 18 - Book Corner News and Reviews May 19 - @Leannebookstagram May 22 - @thisreadergirl May 22 - @nissa_the.bookworm 
Join us for this tour from April 28 to May 28, 2026!
Book Details: Book Title: SHADOWS OF THE MISSING (A Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery #5) by Lauren Carr Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 434 pages Genre: Mystery Publisher: Acorn Book Services Release date: May 5, 2026 Format available for review: print-softback (USA only), ebook: (BookFunnel 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!
"Are you into murder mysteries? Then look at Lauren Carr's books if you want a cold case to unpack and enjoy. Then her latest series, "Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery," is an excellent series to get your fix or bite into." - 5-Star Review by Nightime Reading Center
"The Geezer Squad. They might not be in their prime physically anymore, but their combined intellect and skills at deduction are phenomenal." - 5-Star Review by FUONLYKNEW "Lauren Carr's Geezer Squad has brought sexy back to mature men and women, whose kickass attitude and smarts sizzle as they melt the clues to those cold cases!" - Laura Fabiani, Library of Clean Reads
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?
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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:
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Book Title: ICE (A Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery #1) by Lauren Carr Category: Adult fiction, 364 pages Genre: Mystery Publisher: Acorn Book Services Release date: February 26, 2018 Available for review in: ebook (mobi, epub, PDF), audiobook (audible download code) 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!
"Lauren spins an amazing web of lies, murder and love that will have you on the edge of your seat...I love the way Lauren spun this novel - I could not put the book down! I had to know what happened to Sandy and her unborn child and how this disappearance was tied into a string of other murders. I never saw the end coming but it was perfect and suited the novel. A definite must read novel!" 5-Star Review by Carla at Working Mommy Journal
Book Description: When Sandy Lipton and her unborn child disappeared, the court of public opinion found young Chris Matheson guilty. Decades later, the retired FBI agent returns home to discover that the cloud of suspicion cast over him and his family has never lifted. With the help of a team of fellow retired law enforcement officers, each a specialist in their own field of investigation, Chris Matheson starts chipping away at the ice on this cold case to uncover what had happened to Sandy and her baby and the clues are getting hot! 
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Book Title: Winter Frost (A Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery #2) by Lauren Carr Category: Adult fiction, 332 pages Genre: Mystery Publisher: Acorn Book Services Release date: January 22, 2019 Available for review in: ebook (EPUB, MOBI, PDF), audiobook (Audible download) Will send books: USA 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!
"Filled with twists and turns, Winter Frost reads perfectly well as a stand-alone, although it is part of a series. The author creates tension and suspense throughout by keeping the reader guessing; she keeps readers engaged with well fleshed out characters and a dash of humor. Sterling, the retired German Shepherd police dog turned card shark, is a new favorite. As the story flows, the truth unfolds, layer by layer, leading to a satisfying conclusion.
"Winter Frost was an entertaining, at times humorous read with suspense, some surprises, and even cute animals in the mix." Review of Winter Frost by The iRead Review
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It all started with a chance encounter in the city with Blair, his late wife. Chris Matheson and the Geezer Squad, working under the guise of a book club, dig into the events surrounding his late wife’s supposed death halfway around the globe. A state department employee shoots himself in the back three times. A CIA operative goes missing. A woman is targeted by an international assassin three years after being declared dead in a terrorist attack overseas. Nothing is as it seems. In his most personal cold case, Chris fights to uncover why the state department told him that Blair, the mother of his children, had been killed when she was alive. What had she uncovered that has made her a target? Who terrified her so much that she had gone into hiding and why are they now after him? 
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Book Title: The Last Thing She Said (A Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery #3) by Lauren Carr Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 386 pages Genre: Mystery Publisher: Acorn Book Services Release date: July 22, 2019 Format available for review: ebook (MOBI, EPUB, PDF), audiobook (Audible download) Will send print books out: USA 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!
"Too many twists and turns to easily share about this book. Nevertheless, Carr has pulled off another "hit" that kept me reading in one setting until the clues were so well together that the villain fell into our laps...or Chris's, LOL Carr has put a lot into the book beyond the mysteries this time...Characters enjoyed chocotinis, visited book stores...and even blundered into getting engaged (the ring had been purchased 4 months ago)... But, for me, a special thank you for the political spoof at a time when politics at the national level is devastating, gave me a laugh and lightened the load of it all!" - Review by Glenda Bixler, Book Reader's Heaven
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“I’m working on the greatest mystery ever,” was the last thing noted mystery novelist Mercedes Livingston said to seven-year-old Chris Matheson before walking out of Hill House Hotel never to be seen again. For decades, the writer’s fate remained a puzzling mystery until an autographed novel and a letter put a grown-up Chris Matheson on the trail of a cunning killer. With the help of a team of fellow retired law enforcement officers, each a specialist in their own field of investigation, Chris puts a flame to this cold case to uncover what had really happened that night Mercedes Livingston walked out of Hill House Hotel. Watch out! The clues are getting hot! 
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Book Title: Chris Crossed Murder (A Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery #4) by Lauren Carr Category: Adult Fiction (18 +) Genre: Mystery Publisher: Acorn Book Services Release date: Feb 22, 2023 Format available for review: ebook (EPUB, MOBI, PDF) audiobook (audible download) Will send print books out: USA 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!
"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
Book Description:
It proves to be a Christmas to remember when the Matheson family receives the horrendous news that Chris Matheson’s body has been found in the woods near an international airport. Everyone is stunned—especially Chris Matheson. The mystery deepens when they discover the victim has Chris’s federal agent badge and appears to have been investigating one of his old cases. The Geezer Squad’s latest case is not only a whodunit but who-got-dun. Is this a case of mistaken identity? Was Chris the intended victim? If not, then they must identify the murder victim to find his killer. With Christmas days away, join the Chris Matheson and the Geezer Squad as they race to piece together the clues to their most puzzling case yet. 
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! connect with the author: website ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ X/twitter ~ pinterest ~ goodreads
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 May 1 – @enjoyingbooksagain - audiobook review of CHRIS MATHESON COLD CASE MYSTERIES: BOX SET / giveaway May 1 - My Reading Journeys - audiobook review of CHRIS MATHESON COLD CASE MYSTERIES: BOX SET / giveaway May 4 - @readingwithloe - book review of SHADOWS OF THE MISSING May 5 – 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 5 - @tia.reads - book review of SHADOWS OF THE MISSING May 5 - @readingwithloe - book review of SHADOWS OF THE MISSING May 5 - @michellegodardrichard - book review of SHADOWS OF THE MISSING May 6 — Liese's Blog – book spotlight of WINTER FROST May 6 - @Mama_Coffee_Books_Cardigans – book review of SHADOWS OF THE MISSING May 6 - @reader_ceygo - book review of SHADOWS OF THE MISSING May 7 – @enjoyingbooksagain – book review of SHADOWS OF THE MISSING / giveaway May 8 - My Reading Journeys - book review of SHADOWS OF THE MISSING / giveaway May 8 - @nissa.the.bookworm - book review of SHADOWS OF THE MISSING & the Chris Matheson Cold Case Mysteries May 11 - @this.human.reads - book review of SHADOWS OF THE MISSING May 11 - @readsandmusic - book review of SHADOWS OF THE MISSING May 11 - @anjiscape - book review of SHADOWS OF THE MISSING May 12 – Adventurous Jessy – book review of SHADOWS OF THE MISSING / giveaway May 12 - @lizzies.reading.recs - book review of SHADOWS OF THE MISSING 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 13 – Country Mamas With Kids – book review of SHADOWS OF THE MISSING / guest post / giveaway May 14 – Novels Alive – book review of SHADOWS OF THE MISSING / giveaway May 14 - @my_fair_fiction - book review of SHADOWS OF THE MISSING May 15 – FUONLYKNEW – book review of SHADOWS OF THE MISSING / author interview / giveaway May 15 – Library of Clean Reads – book review of SHADOWS OF THE MISSING May 18 - @thisreadergirl - book review of SHADOWS OF THE MISSING 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 28 – Country Mamas With Kids – book review of CHRIS MATHESON COLD CASE MYSTERIES: BOX SET / giveaway June 5 - @adriftinfictionalworld – book review of SHADOWS OF THE MISSING
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  Join us for this tour from April 27 to May 15, 2026! Book Details: Book Title: Choppiness on High Seas by Arvind Wadhera Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 296 pages Genre: Literary Fiction Publisher: Troubadour UK Release date: October 2024 Formats Available for Review: PDF (internationally) Tour dates: April 27 to May 15, 2026 Content Rating: PG -13 + M rating for: There is contextual sex, violence and abuse.  Book Description: Being born into poverty and hardship in 1930s London, Matthew’s life was one of relentless struggle. One inadvertent act in defence of his mother would haunt his conscience forever. Matthew’s journey takes him from the poverty of a cold stone granary to the opulence of Mayfair and Kensington Palace Gardens, where he starts a family of his own. Despite working his way to the top of the business world, he remains an outsider to London’s elite. He then realises that that same elite has an ugly underbelly. High society was a hot bed of depravity. Will he correct society’s wrongs? Will the man who never succumbed to expectations be able to challenge his own destiny or will he simply accept the futility of it all?  Meet the Author: Arvind is French and British with roots in India. He lives and works in Brussels. Arvind has three adult children, who all live away from Belgium. He reads literary fiction and was motivated to write after reading three key books: The Portrait of Dorian Gray, Thérèse Raquin, 1984 and East of Eden. He is fascinated by the co-existence of good and evil. In his first book, Emma's Equilibrium, he relates the story of an Olympic winner who suffers hurt along the way. Choppiness on High Seas charts the life of Matthew from his ignominious birth to his passing away in peace after having become one of the weathiest persons in the world. Arvind loves languages and can speak French, Spanish, Dutch, German, Italian, Hindi, Punjabi and Gujarati. He is a stroke survivor and rides, jogs and does yoga. He is a strong believer in the duality of fortune and misfortune. He is deeply spiritual. Arvind finds writing challenging and frustrating and editing particularly painful. He, however, believes that writing can be therapeutic and gratifying. connect with the author: website ~ X ~ instagram ~ goodreads Tour Schedule:
Apr 2 - @this.human.reads * - book review April 27 - Gina Rae Mitchell – book review / guest post April 27 – @tia.reads * - book review April 27 - Liese's Blog – book spotlight April 28 - @reader_ceygo * - book review April 29 – @anjiscape * - book review April 29 – @michellegodardricher * - book review April 30 - @bubbleswrapherbooks * - book review May 1 – @adriftinfictionalworld – book review May 4 – FUONLYKNEW – book spotlight / author interview May 4 - @onlyforthebooks * - book review May 5 – Leannebookstagram – book review May 6 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / guest post May 7 – Novels Alive – book review May 12 – Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / author interview May 13 – Teatime and Books – book spotlight May 13 – @readsandmusic * - book review May 13 – @dreammmmmm9 * - book review May 14 – GetUrBook – book review May 14 – GetUrBook – book spotlight / author interview May 15 - @my_fair_fiction * - book review May 15 - Adventurous Jessy – book review 
Join Us For This Tour From May 4 to May 22, 2026
Book Details: Book Title: Devious Web - A Novel by Shelley Grandy Category: Adult Fiction, 272 pages Genre: Mystery, Suspense, Thriller Publisher: SparkPress Publication Date: October 2024 Formats Available for Review: ebook (EPUB, Gifted Kindle), and audiobook (Audible download) internationally. Tour dates: May 4 to May 22, 2026 Content Rating: PG -13 rating for: There are no f-words but there is some violence (attempted murder) and some non-explicit references to sex, alcohol and recreational drugs.
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Gone Girl's twists, The Social Network's scheming, and Agatha Christie's sleuthing come together in this suspenseful novel, a bingeworthy mystery set in Toronto that spans corporate intrigue, murder, and marital mismatch. Who would want to harm a well-liked CEO at the top of his game, and why? In the summer of 2021, Canadian tech entrepreneur Tom Oliver is considering selling his company to a Silicon Valley buyer when he becomes the target of an unknown perpetrator. As his friend and homicide detective Jason Liu investigates a web of secrets and deceit, Tom's inner circle of family and colleagues comes under scrutiny. Devious Web brings you into the world of business, US politics, social media, and family drama. If you were enthralled watching Suits and Succession, you'll enjoy the high suspense, fast pace, and unexpected plot twists of this compelling novel. 
Meet the Author:
Shelley Grandy is a Canadian communications professional whose type-A personality and honors journalism degree from Ottawa’s Carleton University fueled a career that started in newspapers and progressed to twenty-five years at high-tech company Nortel. She subsequently founded Grandy Public Relations Inc. and has supported tech sector clients in Ontario and Quebec for the past sixteen years. After writing countless press releases and technical articles for trade media, Devious Web is Shelley’s debut fiction novel. When not writing, Shelley enjoys intriguing Netflix-style productions and is known to frequently reference scenes from Grace and Frankie. You can also find her at the boarding stable with her horse, Briosa. Shelley lives in Trenton, Ontario, Canada, with husband of thirty-plus years Roy, husky dog Luka, and cat Otto, within spoiling distance of her beautiful granddaughters, Emilia and Olivia Oulds. connect with the author: website ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ linkedin ~ goodreads
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  Join Us For This Tour From Apr 20 to May 15, 2026 Book Details: Book Title: Delaware Behaving Badly / First State, True Crimes by Dave Tabler Category: Adult Non-Fiction, 286 pages Genre: True Crime Publisher: Dave Tabler Publication Date: Jan 1, 2026 Formats Available for Review: print-softback (USA only), ebook (EPUB and PDF) internationally, and audiobook (Audible Download Code). Tour dates: Apr 20 to May 1, 2026 Content Rating: PG +M: crime is messy. this book has murder, rape, kidnapping, etc. Book Description: Delaware Behaving Badly is a gripping, true-crime-inflected history of the First State's darker moments-scandals, betrayals, and criminal exploits that once made headlines but have since faded from public memory. Drawing on newspaper accounts, court records, and archival materials, author Dave Tabler uncovers stories that range from oyster pirate skirmishes and Prohibition-era rumrunning to political corruption, violent revenge, and fraudulent wartime schemes. The book brings to life the eccentric figures and forgotten corners of Delaware's past with scene-driven storytelling and deep research. Among the cases covered: a 19th-century embezzler who vanished with bank funds and turned up in Havana; a Prohibition enforcer accused of moonlighting as a bootlegger; a serial predator released on furlough who assaulted again; and a bookie war that upended Wilmington's underworld. Each chapter presents a standalone narrative, but together they form a mosaic of lawlessness, defiance, and the uneasy intersection between crime and power. Avoiding myth and conjecture, Tabler grounds his accounts in documented fact, often quoting directly from contemporary sources to preserve the raw tone and urgency of the times. Though the crimes differ in scope and era, they all reveal something essential about Delaware's legal system, social tensions, and the limits of justice. Meticulously curated and written in a crisp, journalistic style, Delaware Behaving Badly does not seek moral closure or tidy resolutions. Instead, it invites readers to confront the discomforting truth that bad behavior-official and unofficial-has always found its place even in the quietest corners of America. This is Delaware history stripped of its polish and presented with an unflinching eye.  Meet the Author: Ten year old Dave Tabler decided he was going to read the ‘R’ volume from the family’s World Book Encyclopedia set over summer vacation. He never made it from beginning to end. He did, however, become interested in Norman Rockwell, rare-earth elements, and Run for the Roses. Tabler’s father encouraged him to try his hand at taking pictures with the family camera. With visions of Rockwell dancing in his head, Tabler press-ganged his younger brother into wearing a straw hat and sitting next to a stream barefoot with a homemade fishing pole in his hand. The resulting image was terrible. Dave Tabler went on to earn degrees in art history and photojournalism despite being told he needed a ‘Plan B.' Fresh out of college, Tabler contributed the photography for “The Illustrated History of American Civil War Relics,” which taught him how to work with museum curators, collectors, and white cotton gloves. He met a man in the Shenandoah Valley who played the musical saw, a Knoxville fellow who specialized in collecting barbed wire, and Tom Dickey, brother of the man who wrote ‘Deliverance.’ In 2006 Tabler circled back to these earlier encounters with Appalachian culture as an idea for a blog. AppalachianHistory.net today reaches 375,000 readers a year. Dave Tabler moved to Delaware in 2010 and became smitten with its rich past. He no longer copies Norman Rockwell, but his experience working with curators and collectors came in handy when he got the urge to photograph a love letter to Delaware’s early heritage. This may be the start of something. connect with the author: website ~ X ~ facebook ~ pinterest ~ instagram ~ goodreads Tour Schedule: April 20 - Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway April 20 - Books Blog - book spotlight April 20 - @bearyintobooks * – book review / giveaway April 20 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review / guest post / giveaway April 21- @adriftinfictionalworld – book review April 21 - Because I said so – adventures and parenting – book review / giveaway April 22 – @reader_ceygo * - book review / giveaway April 23 - @xiarareads * - book review / giveaway April 24 – @anjiscape * – book review April 24 – Country Mamas With Kids – book review / giveaway April 25 - @gretasbooto * – book review April 27 - @bookscape__* - book review / giveaway April 28 – FUONLYKNEW – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway April 28 - Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / author interview / giveaway April 29 – 411 ON BOOKS, AUTHORS, AND PUBLISHING NEWS – book spotlight / giveaway April 29 – @bubbleswrapherbooks * – book review / giveaway April 29 - @michellegodardricher * – book review / giveaway April 30 -- Ilovebooksandstuffblog – book spotlight / giveaway May 5 – @tia.reads * – book review May 5 - @tendaybookclub * - book review / giveaway May 5 - @Leannebookstagram – book review May 6 – Novels Alive – book review / giveaway May 6 - Liese's Blog – book spotlight May 7 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review / giveaway May 7 - @jilljemmett * – book review / giveaway May 8 - @therearenobadbooks * – book shout-out May 10 - @onlyforthebooks * - book review / giveaway May 11 – Deal Sharing Aunt – book review / author interview / giveaway May 11 - @gretasbooto - book review May 12 – @this.human.reads * – book review May 12 – @readingwithloe * - book review / giveaway May 13 – @nissa_the.bookworm * – book review / giveaway May 13 - @respecka * - book review / giveaway May 13 - @therathercosyreader * - book review / giveaway May 13 - @readsandmusic * – book review May 14 - Teatime and Books – book spotlight / giveaway May 14 - Faith and Books - audiobook review / giveaway May 15 - @my_fair_fiction * - book review / giveaway May 15 - @lizzies.reading.recs * – book review May 15 - @therearenobadbooks * – book review May 15 – @nessasbookreviews * - book review / giveaway May 15 – @Mama_Coffee_Books_Cardigans – book review Enter the Giveaway:
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