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  Join us for this tour from Sep 29 to Nov 9, 2026! Book Details: Book Title: BEST IN MURDER (A Mac Faraday Mystery #15) by Lauren Carr Category: Adult Fiction (18 +) Genre: Mystery Publisher: Acorn Book Services Release date: Oct 13, 2026 Format available for review: print-softback (USA only), ebook: (BookFunnel download) Tour dates: Sep 29, to Oct 9, 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 Carr's books are never boring, that's for sure. They entertain, give us a good mystery to dig into, keep the reader guessing, give us a few good laughs and make us eager for the next book. Warning: Lauren Carr's series are addictive, so be ready to read more than just one book!" - Laura Fabiani, Library of Clean Reads Book Description: One Collar. Two Dead. Total Chaos. When a priceless platinum-and-diamond collar vanishes at the Mid-Atlantic Classic Kennel Club Invitational—Best in Show at the Spencer Inn, it looks like the ultimate high-society theft. But when two women connected to the glittering event are murdered in quick succession, the case explodes into something far more deadly. Mac Faraday and his troublemaking German Shepherd, Gnarly, dive headfirst into the glamorous, cutthroat world of championship dog shows. Amidst perfectly groomed champions worth small fortunes, ruthless competitors, and million-dollar egos, the trail leads to a missing Irish Wolfhound whose value goes well beyond his blue-blood pedigree. As tensions rise between Spencer PD and the county sheriff’s office, Mac’s team races to untangle a web of greed, betrayal, and long-buried secrets—all while the elegant resort descends into delightful canine chaos. With show dogs of every shape and size turning the Spencer Inn into their personal playground, Gnarly does what he does best: stir up trouble and sniff out the truth. Fast-paced, laugh-out-loud funny, and packed with four-legged mischief, Best in Murder proves that in the high-stakes world of Best in Show, the biggest prizes come with the deadliest risks. BONUS! BONUS! BONUS! Pre-order Best in Murder now and receive the exclusive bonus novelette Who Framed Michelangelo? — a complete Mac Faraday mystery featuring Gnarly and a very special Goldendoodle!  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. 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).  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. connect with the author: website ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ X/twitter ~ pinterest ~ goodreads Tour Schedule:
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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
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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
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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. 
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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 Jan 19 to Feb 20, 2026! Book Details: Book Title: ISLANDS IN THE MIST (Book 1) by J.M. Hofer Category: Adult Fiction (18 yrs +), 394 pages Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Indie Release date: July 10, 2014 Format available for review: softback-paperback (USA only), ebook (Gifted Kindle, EPUB, PDF), audiobook (Audible download) internationally. Will send print books out: USA only Tour dates: Jan 19 to Feb 20, 2026 Content Rating: PG-13 +M: 1) contains mild profanity, 2) contains occasional non-explicit sex scenes, but Book 4 has a rape scene, hence the rating, 3) contains battle violence but it's not gory or explicit Book Description: Set in Iron Age Britain and steeped in Welsh legend, the Islands in the Mist series brings to life the magic and mystery of the Arthurian Age. In Islands in the Mist, we meet the great warrior, Bran, called home from the battlefield to his mother's deathbed. He honors her final wish by vowing to solve the mystery of what fatally attacked her in the night. Though many have dismissed it as a wolf attack, she insists it was not, and encourages him to seek the counsel of Talhaiarn, druid advisor to their clan. On his journey, Bran encounters the fiery Lucia, widow to a Roman centurion, and her strangely-gifted stable boy, Gwion--an enigmatic child graced with understanding beyond his years. Lucia possesses "the Sight," an ability that has plagued her from the time she was a small girl, tormenting her with disturbing visions of events that invariably come to pass. Fate leads her to discover many of her maternal ancestors were masterful women gifted with similar psychic abilities and that some of them have been watching her from the shadows for years. Upon returning to his village, Bran finds himself at odds with the hot-tempered Aelhaearn, who is determined to become their clan's next chieftain. To Aelhaearn's disappointment, Bran's sister, now priestess in her mother's place, convinces the clan to choose Bran for the honor instead. In the aftermath of their conflict, Bran discovers something shocking about his rival that causes him to rue his sister's decision. As everyone strives to unravel the mystery surrounding their nocturnal enemies, their creator patiently carries out her plan, woven from the exploited weaknesses of her opponents. Slowly, all but one are pulled into the seductive maelstrom of her power. Also Available for Review:  Book Details: Book Title: ACROSS THE SEA (Book 2) by J.M. Hofer Category: Adult Fiction (18 yrs +), 394 pages Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Indie Release date: Nov 17, 2015 Format available for review: ebook (Gifted Kindle, EPUB, PDF), audiobook (Audible download) internationally. Tour dates: Jan 19 to Feb 20, 2026 Content Rating: PG-13 +M: 1) contains mild profanity, 2) contains occasional non-explicit sex scenes, but Book 4 has a rape scene, hence the rating, 3) contains battle violence but it's not gory or explicit Book Description: Nine moons have passed since the devastating battle against the cauldron-born. In exile along the sea, Cerridwen gives birth to her supernatural child. Upon beholding his sublime radiance, she is unable to kill him, as she’d vowed to do. Instead, she casts him adrift, leaving his fate in the hands of the Great Mother. Bran convinces the survivors of the battle to gather their families and live under his leadership as one clan. They settle near the Sacred Grove and take the Oak as their new sigil. Lucia has returned to the isle to train among the Sisterhood, but Bran has not forgotten her. Once the new settlement is well-established, he asks her to return and be his queen, leaving her with a difficult choice to make – will she abandon her training, or ignore her heart? All of their destinies intertwine, leading them on challenging paths that border otherworldly realms.  Book Details: Book Title: RISE OF THE PENDRAGON (Book 3) by J.M. Hofer Category: Adult Fiction (18 yrs +), 624 pages Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Indie Release date: Nov 24, 2016 Format available for review: ebook (Gifted Kindle, EPUB, PDF), audiobook (Audible download) internationally. Tour dates: Jan 19 to Feb 20, 2026 Content Rating: PG-13 +M: 1) contains mild profanity, 2) contains occasional non-explicit sex scenes, but Book 4 has a rape scene, hence the rating, 3) contains battle violence but it's not gory or explicit Book Description: The last of the Romans have left Britannia, leaving greedy and ruthless men to seize power and rip the land asunder. Without the discipline of Rome to stop them, relentless Pictii come down from the North to raid her settlements, and boatloads of Saxons sail west from Germania to pillage her shores. Grown soft with nearly five generations of Roman order, most men in Brython are unable to defend their homes against these threats, both from within and without. But there is hope. Emrys and Uthyr, the two youngest sons of Constantine, the last great Roman leader in Britannia, have come of age and return to Brython to avenge their father and reclaim his usurped throne. Along with their strange druid advisor, Myrthin Wyllt, they lead a campaign to unite the clans of Brython against the tyranny of her enemies, vowing to restore the peace and order once enjoyed under Rome's protection. Bran knows the war for Brython is far larger than any one clan can hope to win alone. He pledges fealty to Emrys and his obligations thicken. His strength, compassion and loyalty are continually put to the test as he struggles to meet the mounting demands of his country, clan, wife and family, as well as those of his otherworldly master, Arawn, who has daunting plans of his own for him. Meanwhile, strange, winding roads beckon to Taliesin, leading him to worlds both sublime and dark. Arhianna's fate leads her home, but at a frightening and terrible cost. Gareth finds himself duty-bound to Mynyth Aur, but, like his father, longs for the horizon. In Bran's absence, Lucia strives to remain a strong leader and mentor for her children and the people of her clan, determined to keep those she loves and cares for united in mind and spirit. New and unlikely alliances are forged while old enemies churn forth new grievances, testing the limits of every relationship. All struggle to meet their responsibilities within the chaos surrounding their homeland, but remain hopeful they will succeed in putting a just king on the throne who will usher in a new age free from terror and tyranny.  Book Details: Book Title: INTO THE SHADOWS (Book 4) by J.M. Hofer Category: Adult Fiction (18 yrs +), 331 pages Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Indie Release date: Mar 7, 2018 Format available for review: ebook (Gifted Kindle, EPUB, PDF), audiobook (Audible download) internationally. Tour dates: Jan 19 to Feb 20, 2026 Content Rating: PG-13 +M: 1) contains mild profanity, 2) contains occasional non-explicit sex scenes, but Book 4 has a rape scene, hence the rating, 3) contains battle violence but it's not gory or explicit Book Description: Taliesin escapes Affalon to discover things in the world are much changed. Uthyr Pendragon has taken Gorlois’ widow, Igerna, as his wife, and elevated Caer Leon to its former Roman glory. He learns Brython is preoccupied with threats from a warlord who claims to be Octa, son of Hengist, though he was believed to have been executed in front of thousands at Uthyr’s victory games in Caer Lundein. That is not all Taliesin learns from Uthyr. He discovers Nimue has left Affalon as well, traveling under her mortal name of Viviaine, and has allied herself with Myrthin. Sick with the bitterness of her betrayal, he races north to warn Arhianna. In his efforts to protect her, he strays into an ever-more complicated labyrinth of deceit. Arhianna still remembers nothing of Knockma. She goes north with her husband in search of his clan, knowing he will never be content until he discovers what has become of his people. Her decision changes her fate in drastic ways, sending her on a dark journey that takes everything from her but her will to survive. All have an immense role to play in the great wars to come; wars that threaten to take far more from the clans of Brython than their fortresses, fields and forests. Should they fail, their enemies will lay waste to their gods and stories, ancient rites and sacred places, leaving nothing in their wake but the history they choose to write across their trampled bones. By the end of their struggle, none will have escaped succumbing to the shadow within; lies will be told by the most honest, oaths broken by the most loyal, and weakness will torment the strongest, as all strive to defend and protect what they cherish most.  Book Details: Book Title: THE YOUNG STAG (Book 5) by J.M. Hofer Category: Adult Fiction (18 yrs +), 472 pages Genre: Fantasy Publisher: Indie Release date: Oct 28, 2021 Format available for review: ebook (Gifted Kindle, EPUB, PDF) internationally. Tour dates: Jan 19 to Feb 20, 2026 Content Rating: PG-13 +M: 1) contains mild profanity, 2) contains occasional non-explicit sex scenes, but Book 4 has a rape scene, hence the rating, 3) contains battle violence but it's not gory or explicit Book Description: Soon after Arhianna begins her training at Dun Scáthach, restored memories throw her into a perilous emotional tailspin that results in deadly consequences. Her path winds into ever darker places in her search for redemption, triggering a painful transformation. Taliesin, desperate to gain the skills required to defend his loved ones against the ancient powers that stalk them, commits to an apprenticeship under Amergin the Bard. His journey takes him far from Caer Leon, leaving Igerna to bear the heavy secret of Morgen’s parentage alone. Igerna shoulders her responsibility well, at first, raising Morgen as twin sister to her only son, Arthur. A twin birth is auspicious, and the people of Caer Leon rejoice that their king and queen have been so blessed. As the years pass, however, Morgen’s birthright becomes more apparent, inciting gossip among the house servants. Morgen is, as expected, an enchanting and special child, gifted with supernatural abilities in spades. Unable to reach Taliesin and fearful that Morgen may soon become the object of ridicule—or worse, persecution—Igerna takes matters into her own hands. She journeys home with her children to seek the advice of the one other person in the world she feels might be able to help her daughter. The wheel of fate turns as Morgen and Arthur come of age, sending them in separate directions. Once outside the safety of Caer Leon, those seeking to influence the two promising youths close in quickly, some well-intentioned, others ruthless and opportunistic. Arthur is catapulted into the position he was born to fulfill, though perhaps not in the way anyone expected. Morgen, too, finds herself pulled toward an expected destiny, but conversely, one marked by efforts to prevent it, rather than facilitate it. Both stand poised on the precipice of immense power, pulling everyone around them into their wake as they step into the roles that will be sung of for centuries to follow.  Meet the Author: As a child, whenever anyone would ask me, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” I would answer, “I want to write books!” That enthusiasm has never wavered. Fifty years later, I still feel most fulfilled when I'm writing. As a reader, I regularly devour books on mythology, folklore and fairy tales. I believe the stories we choose to tell generation after generation are doorways into the heart of humanity. These are the stories that assure us we're not the first to doubt ourselves or face what seems an impossible challenge; the stories that help us realize we're not alone in our struggles. Most importantly, they inspire us to summon the courage to leave behind the familiar and find out what we're made of--to face the dragon, resist the trickster, and heed the advice the village elder gives us. My aim as a storyteller is to transport you to a world that feels ancient yet somehow familiar, where the veil between realms is thin and magic is very, very much alive. connect with the author: website ~ X ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ bookbub ~ goodreads Tour Schedule: Jan 5 - @Alyssas_book_obsession * - books mail Jan 19 - Liese's Blog – book spotlight of ISLANDS IN THE MIST Jan 19 – GetUrBook – book review of ISLANDS IN THE MIST / author interview / giveaway Jan 19 - Locks, Hooks and Books – audiobook review of ISLANDS IN THE MIST / giveaway Jan 19 - @adriftinfictionalworld - book review of ISLANDS IN THE MIST / giveaway Jan 20 – fundinmental – book series spotlight / giveaway Jan 20 – @draculise_ * - book review of ISLANDS IN THE MIST / giveaway Jan 20 – @draculise_ * - books review of ACROSS THE SEA / giveaway Jan 21 - Books1987 – book series spotlight / giveaway Jan 21 - @Leannebookstagram – book review of ISLANDS IN THE MIST Jan 21 –Locks, Hooks and Books – audiobook review of ACROSS THE SEA / giveaway Jan 22 – M.F. 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Book Details: Book Title: DECEPTION (A Hollywood Mystery) by Britt Lind Category: Adult Fiction (18 yrs +), 281 pages Genre: Mystery / Thriller Publisher: Bublish Release date: May, 2020 Format available for review: softback-paperback (USA only) and ebook (BookFunnel download, NetGalley download) internationally. Will send print books out: USA only Tour dates: Nov 10 to Dec 5, 2025 Content Rating: PG: There is some bad language and sex scenes that are fit for teens
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"Britt Lind has written an intriguing mystery filled with twists and turns that takes place in a world she knows well from every perspective." - Carlyne Grager - Talent Representative and Owner of Dramatic Artists Agency Los Angeles and Seattle. The battle between good and evil is ill-defined in the land of Hollywood. Rarely do kind, compassionate souls win the spoils of war which makes their rare victories all the sweeter. Josh Sibley, singer/songwriter, is handsome, talented, smart and headed for oblivion. Alcohol provides relief when his demons threaten to overwhelm his every effort to break free of his past. When his friend Jennie Seger arranges for him to write songs for a multi-million-dollar feature, all his doubts and fears fall away, and he embraces the opportunity like a starving man who has found a bounteous feast during a famine. Lightning strikes his lonely heart in the form of singer/actress Lila Levy who is married to the producer of the movie and flaunts her sexuality at Josh knowing her breathtaking beauty more than makes up for her lack of talent. Knowing his love for Lila is doomed from the start, he overlooks her shortcomings and keeps his feelings under wraps as he teaches her to sing his songs. But this is Hollywood, and nothing is as it seems. Lila has secrets that Josh cannot begin to fathom and doesn't want to know. When her husband Stan is murdered, Lila disappears and Josh is confronted by the woman determined to track her down - Sergeant Rosemaria Baker of the Beverly Hills Police Department. Rosemaria is the opposite of Lila; she hates show business and considers Josh a delusional loser. When the cops track down Lila and bring her in, Lila declares herself innocent and the fight for the soul of Josh Sibley begins.
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Book Title: MALOVENCE (A Hollywood Mystery) by Britt Lind Category: Adult Fiction (18 yrs +), 359 pages Genre: Mystery / Thriller Publisher: Bublish Release date: May, 2022 Format available for review: softback-paperback (USA only) and ebook (BookFunnel download, NetGalley download) internationally. Will send print books out: USA only Tour dates: Nov 10 to Dec 5, 2025 Content Rating: PG: There is some bad language and very little sex
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Rosemaria must solve the murder of a young girl in Malevolence-A Hollywood Mystery. Politics play a part, but who and why will keep readers up at night! Highly recommended! -- Chanticleer Reviews Rosemaria Baker, a cop whose blood runs true blue, has become a prosecutor who now gets to put the perpetrators in jail instead of just arresting them. She is blissfully happy living with the love of her life, Josh Sibley, who is about to make a major breakthrough in his career as a singer-songwriter. But real life interrupts their perfect world when two girls who Rosemaria rescued from the streets of Hollywood become the targets of ruthless assassins after a third girl is murdered. Rosemaria must arrange protection for the girls, continue working her caseload at the courthouse, investigate the murder, and deal with a coworker who seeks to destroy her career. Through it all, the love and support Rosemaria and Josh have for each other is unfailing. When it finally seems that some semblance of order is falling into place, Rosemaria faces an unexpected, terrifying threat, and she must depend on those who love her to rescue her from certain death. 
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Book Title: AVARICE (A Hollywood Mystery) by Britt Lind Category: Adult Fiction (18 yrs +), 417 pages Genre: Mystery / Thriller Publisher: Bublish Release date: Sep, 2025 Format available for review: softback-paperback (USA only) and ebook (BookFunnel download, NetGalley download) internationally. Will send print books out: USA only Tour dates: Nov 10 to Dec 5, 2025 Content Rating: PG: My book has some bad language and mild sex
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“An awesome read that should be made into a film!” --Readers’ Favorite Rosemaria Baker loved being a cop even though at times she had to chase down pimps, drug dealers, and killers who inhabited the sleazy dark world and back alleys of Hollywood. She decided to become a prosecutor because she enjoys putting the bad guys away even more than arresting them. When she met Josh Sibley, a down and out singer songwriter, she had no intention of falling in love with a man with whom she had nothing in common and, even worse, he was a murder suspect in a case she was investigating. But life had other ideas and after a few ups and downs, most of them involving dangerous criminals, they discovered they were soulmates, and their differences became the reason why they fell in love. Taking a long-awaited holiday in Pacific Beach, California, Rosemaria and Josh are enjoying the sun and each other, anticipating a few days of focusing on the good things in life. Josh is also looking forward to touring Europe with Joell, who is a world-famous singer, as well as being Josh’s friend and mentor. But rain clouds blow in from the ocean and bring a raging storm and an attempt on Rosemaria’s life. She escapes the two gunmen who come after her but is injured in the attack and hospitalized. Josh is adamant that he will not leave for Europe until the shooters are caught. Fortunately, Rosemaria’s former partner, Larry Coleman, whose parents are obscenely wealthy, comes to the rescue. After much persuasion, Josh agrees that Rosemaria will stay with Larry’s parents in their heavily guarded mansion in Holmby Hills, the most exclusive area in the city, until he returns. Rosemaria, of course, cannot be convinced by her friends to stay out of the investigation. She gets deeply involved in the case from the safety of her gilded cage in the mansion and later, after Josh comes back, amongst the wealthy denizens of Beverly Hills. Working with her ex-homicide-detective father, and her former partners, she helps track down the suspects as they flee California while all her instincts tell her that the person who wants her dead is much closer to home. 
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Book Title: A FATE WORSE THAN DEATH (A Hollywood Mystery) by Britt Lind Category: Adult Fiction (18 yrs +), 118 pages Genre: Mystery / Thriller Publisher: Bublish Release date: Aug, 2021 Format available for review: softback-paperback (USA only) and ebook (BookFunnel download, NetGalley download) internationally. Will send print books out: USA only Tour dates: Nov 10 to Dec 5, 2025 Content Rating: PG: My book has some bad language and mild sex
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As a homicide detective, Rosemaria Baker is known for her street smarts, her feisty personality and her ability to nail the bad guys. Being the daughter of a cop and an actress gave little Rosemaria a dichotomous view of life. Her mother was inclined to get lost in her fantasies while her father had to face the harsh realities of a world filled with murder and mayhem. Nine-year-old Rosemaria loved both her parents and admired her mother’s talent but even at a young age she felt drawn to her father’s work as a detective, constantly begging him to share with her every detailed description of the dangerous criminals and close calls he survived while chasing the bad guys. Whatever Rosemaria did she did it well; be it hitting baseballs, shooting baskets, writing school papers, she put her all into every endeavor. When tragedy invaded her world at the tender age of ten, she survived because of her innate ability to compartmentalize her feelings and move forward. While still in college she was faced with a terrifying situation where she had to use all of her mental and physical capabilities in an effort to save her father’s life. Ignoring what would have been safe and expected of her and asking no one’s advice, she risked everything to find him and bring him home alive. 
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Britt found out she had a passion for acting, singing, and writing as early as grade school. While attending junior college in Monterey she was discovered by Clint Eastwood when she was playing the lead in a dinner theatre play in Carmel and was cast in Clint's first directorial effort Play Misty for Me. A few years later, Britt headed for L.A. to attend UCLA and to start her acting career. She obtained featured roles in dramatic series and worked her way up to guest starring roles in shows like Vegas, Columbo, Crazy Like a Fox, the miniseries How the West Was Won and worked on the daytime dramas General Hospital, Days of Our Lives and The Young and the Restless. She moved to New York where she sang with a gospel group in venues such as Lincoln Center, Madison Square Garden, Town Hall, and Carnegie Hall. Family matters forced her to head back to her hometown of Seattle for what she thought was a temporary move and there was cast in an independent movie Family Hayes. She was also featured in a Showtime movie shot in Seattle, Nowheresville, played the lead in two Equity plays, Someone's Knocking, and The Good Doctor, and worked in Vancouver, BC on U.S. Productions, Sliders and For Hope. Her memoir Learning How to Fly recounts her journey from Norway to Hollywood and from animal lover to animal activist and anti-vivisectionist. She has written four Hollywood Mysteries: Deception, Malevolence, A Fate Worse Than Death, and Avarice. Britt is president of the non-profit group Kindness and Science in Action. She can be reached at [email protected] For animal lovers, Britt asks that you check out www.kindnessandscience.org and sign up for the mailing list. Her website is brittlind.com Connect with the author: Website ~ goodreads
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Nov 10 - Cover Lover Book Review – book series spotlight / giveaway Nov 10 - Gina Rae Mitchell – book review of DECEPTION / guest post / giveaway Nov 10 - Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of DECEPTION / giveaway Nov 10 - Liese's Blog – book spotlight of DECEPTION Nov 10 - @adriftinfictionalworld – book review of DECEPTION Nov 10 – @readwithinsoul * - books review / giveaway Nov 10 – @bearyintobooks * - books review / giveaway Nov 11 - @tia.reads * - books review / giveaway Nov 11 – @this.human.reads * - book review of DECEPTION / giveaway Nov 11 – @this.human.reads * - book review of AVARICE / giveaway Nov 12 - @nissa_the.bookworm * - books review / giveaway Nov 12 - Kim's Book Reviews and Writing Ahas – book review DECEPTION / giveaway Nov 12 - @bubbleswrapherbooks * - books review / giveaway Nov 13 - Books R Us – book series spotlight / guest post / giveaway Nov 13 - @Leannebookstagram – book review of A FATE WORSE THAN DEATH Nov 14 - @my_fair_fiction * - books review / giveaway Nov 14 - Deborah Z Adams – book series spotlight / guest post / giveaway Nov 14 – Bigreadersite – book review of DECEPTION / giveaway Nov 14 – GetUrBook – book review of DECEPTION / guest post / giveaway Nov 14 - @books.and.salt * - book review of DECEPTION / giveaway Nov 17 - Liese's Blog – book spotlight of A FATE WORSE THAN DEATH Nov 17 - Gina Rae Mitchell – book review of A FATE WORSE THAN DEATH / giveaway Nov 17 - Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of MALOVENCE / giveaway Nov 17 - @Mama_Coffee_Books_Cardigans – book mail Nov 18 - @Mama_Coffee_Books_Cardigans – book review of DECEPTION Nov 18 - @whatsenalireads * - book review of DECEPTION/ giveaway Nov 19 - @Mama_Coffee_Books_Cardigans – book review of MALOVENCE Nov 19 - Kim's Book Reviews and Writing Ahas – book review MALOVENCE / giveaway Nov 20 – @jilljemmett * - book review of DECEPTION / giveaway Nov 20 - @Mama_Coffee_Books_Cardigans – book review of AVARICE Nov 20 - @Leannebookstagram – book review of MALOVENCE Nov 21 - @Mama_Coffee_Books_Cardigans – book review of A FATE WORSE THAN DEATH Nov 21 – Bigreadersite – book review of A FATE WORSE THAN DEATH / giveaway Nov 21 – GetUrBook – book review of MALOVENCE / giveaway Nov 24 - Liese's Blog – book spotlight of MALOVENCE Nov 24 - Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of A FATE WORSE THAN DEATH / giveaway Nov 24 – @therearenobadbooks * - books review / giveaway Nov 26 – @jilljemmett * - book review of AVARICE / giveaway Nov 26 – @bookscape__ * - book review of AVARICE / giveaway Nov 26 – @michellegodardricher * - book review of DECEPTION / giveaway Nov 26 – @michellegodardricher * - book review of AVARICE / giveaway Nov 26 - Kim's Book Reviews and Writing Ahas – book review AVARICE / giveaway Nov 28 – Ilovebooksandstuffblog – books series spotlight / giveaway Nov 28 - @Leannebookstagram – book review of DECEPTION Nov 28 – GetUrBook – book review of AVARICE / giveaway Nov 28 - Gina Rae Mitchell – book review of MALOVENCE / giveaway Dec 1 - @ablueboxfullofbooks * - books review / giveaway Dec 1 - @therathercosyreader * - books review / giveaway Dec 1 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of DECEPTION / giveaway Dec 1 - Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of AVARICE / giveaway Dec 1 –Bigreadersite – book review of MALOVENCE / giveaway Dec 1 - @Leannebookstagram – book review of AVARICE Dec 1 - Liese's Blog – book spotlight of AVARICE Dec 2 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of A FATE WORSE THAN DEATH / giveaway Dec 2 – GetUrBook – book review of A FATE WORSE THAN DEATH / giveaway Dec 2 - @kiv_coffeeandpages * - books review / giveaway Dec 2 - @reader_ceygo * - books review / giveaway Dec 3 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of MALOVENCE / giveaway Dec 3 –Bigreadersite – book review of AVARICE / giveaway Dec 3 - @onlyforthebooks * - books review / giveaway Dec 3 - Kim's Book Reviews and Writing Ahas – book review A FATE WORSE THAN DEATH / giveaway Dec 4 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of AVARICE/ giveaway Dec 5 – @lizzies.reading.recs * - books review / giveaway Dec 5 – @readsandmusic * - book review of DECEPTION / giveaway Dec 5 – @readsandmusic * - book review of AVARICE / giveaway Dec 5 – @respecka * - books review / giveaway Dec 5 - Gina Rae Mitchell – book review of AVARICE / giveaway TBD - @kaylareads * - books review / giveaway
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Book Details: Book Title: Janie's Hope - Book 3 in the Southport Series by S.R. Fabrico Category: Adult Fiction (18+), 276 pages Genre: Romantic Suspense Publisher: S.R. Fabrico Release date: Feb 11, 2025 Format available for review: print (softback) (US only ), ebook (EPUB, PDF, Book Funnel download) internationally Tour dates: Feb 17 to Mar 7, 2025 Content Rating: R: There is one cracked door sex scene and a few foul words.
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Janie’s Hope is the captivating conclusion of the Southport Series, set in a charming small town where secrets run deep and love has the power to heal even the deepest wounds. Janie, a strong neurodivergent heroine, has always felt like an outsider, grappling with her emotions and social awkwardness. Raised by a reclusive billionaire father, she yearns to break free from the confines of her sheltered life and discover her true self. Her existence has been shaped by stories of her mother, Lizzie Levine, and the fleeting moments they shared in Southport. Eager to uncover her past, Janie is determined to follow in her mother’s footsteps, even as her father's warnings of danger loom large. Enter Noah, the sweet and adorkable cinnamon roll with hidden abs and quiet confidence, who falls for Janie almost immediately, captivated by her fiery spirit. But hidden truths linger in the shadows, including Janie’s secret identity, complicating their growing connection. In this emotional journey of self-discovery and love, Janie’s Hope will sweep you away into a world where second chances and found family collide, proving that sometimes, the strongest bonds are forged in the most unexpected ways. With a captivating and engaging writing style, S.R. Fabrico draws you into an extraordinary tale, taking your emotions on a soaring journey alongside Janie. Whether you’re a fan of gripping suspense or heartwarming romance, the Southport Series is an absolute must-read. Don’t miss your chance to dive into a world brimming with passion, intrigue, and unforgettable moments. 
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S.R. Fabrico is an award-winning author whose literary talents have captivated readers worldwide. With her debut novel, The Secrets We Conceal, and her second novel, Call Her Janie, she has emerged as a rising star in the literary realm. With a remarkable 25-plus-year career in business, marketing, and sports, S.R. Fabrico brings a unique perspective to her writing. As a World Champion Dance Coach and esteemed speaker, she infuses her stories with passion and insight. Residing in Tennessee with her husband and children, S.R. Fabrico continues to create captivating narratives that will transport you to new and extraordinary worlds. Prepare to be enchanted by her exceptional storytelling prowess. In addition to her passion for writing novels, she has published a series of sports journals and a journal for women. She believes that journaling is good for the soul. connect with the author: website ~ newsletter ~ X/twitter ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ goodreads
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Feb 17 – Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / giveaway Feb 17 – @onemorechap * - book review / giveaway Feb 17 - @bearyintobooks * - book review / giveaway Feb 17 - @kiv_coffeeandpages * - book review / giveaway Feb 18 - @acourtofspinesnpages * - book review / giveaway Feb 18 – @nessas_book_reviews * - book review / giveaway Feb 18 – @this.human.reads * - book review / giveaway Feb 19 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review / giveaway Feb 20 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review / guest post / giveaway Feb 20 – @adriftinfictionalworld – book review Feb 20 - @jilljemmett * - book review / giveaway Feb 24 - @speedreadstagram * - book review / giveaway Feb 24 – Happily Managing a Household of Boys – book review / giveaway Feb 25 – @Leannebookstagram – book spotlight Feb 26 - Liese's Blog – book spotlight Feb 26 – @michellegodardricher/ * - book review / giveaway Mar 3 – @readsandmusic * - book review / giveaway Mar 4 – @lizzies.reading.recs * - book review / giveaway Mar 5 – Frugal Freelancer – book spotlight / author Interview / giveaway Mar 5 – @catreader18 – book review / giveaway Mar 7 - Adventurous Jessy – book review / giveaway Mar 7 - @nissa_the.bookworm * - book review / giveaway
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  Join Us for This Tour: Aug 5 to Aug 23, 2024 Book Details: Book Title: A Carrows Murder (The Carrows Family Chronicles, Book 10) by Annabelle Lewis Category: Adult Fiction 18+, 286 pages Genre: Mystery/Crime/Romance/Humor Publisher: PePe Press Release Date: June 2024 Format available for review: print-softback (USA only), ebook (EPUB) Tour dates: Aug 5 to Aug 23 Content Rating: PG13 +M: My book has cursing. The f-bomb. Sexual flirting but closed-door action. A Note from Annabelle Lewis: Welcome to the latest installment of The Carrows Family Chronicles. Don't let the words Book 10 scare you! Dive into the adventure without the need for exhaustive backstory, as each page unfolds with its own excitement, color, and twists. While my characters’ pasts enrich their present journeys, rest assured that you can fully immerse yourself in this standalone tale. Prepare to be swept away by the twists, turns, fashion, humor and discoveries awaiting you within these pages. Book Description: A Crafty Plan. A Healing Sojourn. A Deadly Twister. Royal Dutton, close friend and stylist for Charles and Angelica Carrows, has a broken heart and he’s falling to bits. Disturbed by Royal’s escalating depression and dangerous choices, the London-based Carrows family decide to distract Royal with a vacation to an English castle on the dazzling eastern shores of Yorkshire, Britain. Well-intentioned, they plan a murder mystery using the villagers near the castle as characters who will each play a role in convincing the unsuspecting Royal that there is a murder to be solved for a real-life person. It should have been fun. But there are unforeseen consequences. The small town of Boswell Crag and its eccentric villagers will never be the same. And someone . . . will not survive.  Meet the Author: Annabelle Lewis—a pseudonym—is a Minneapolis-based, multi-genre writer, dog lover, incredible mom, and champion of the screwed over. In addition to her touching, yet oddly scathing blog posted on her website, she’s published two exciting fictional series. The Carrows Family Chronicles are humorous and vengeful caper novels. If you’re interested in a light romp about a family of well-dressed billionaires serving yummy revenge to a string of unsuspecting bad guys who have it coming, look no further. The second series—The Boston Clairvoyants—is also a set of good versus evil stories. These psychic mystery/thrillers have been edited so they could be read as stand-alones, but as Glinda the Good Witch says – “It’s always best to start at the beginning.” The books have a supernatural hierarchy, a wee bit of romance and mythology, and a solid sense of humor. Lovers of dogs and Dean Koontz fans will adore these books. Annabelle typically sends out two newsletters a month—so she promises not to annoy her subscribers too much. They typically contain feverish reviews on the latest stuff she is watching or reading, links to book giveaways, contests to win a signed paperback, and book browsing for other author’s work. Oh, and a warning. Annabelle loves to curse. And there is cursing in her books and her blogs . . . because she’s gotta keep it real. Connect with the Author: Website ~ X/Twitter ~ Facebook ~ Pinterest ~Instagram ~ Bookbub ~ Goodreads Tour Schedule:
Aug 5 - Kim's Book Reviews and Writing Aha's – book review Aug 5 - Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight Aug 6 – @LeanneBookstagram – book review Aug 6 - Ilovebooksandstuffblog - book spotlight Aug 7 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / guest post Aug 8 – Elizabeth McKenna – Author – book spotlight Aug 9 – FUONLYKNEW – book review / author interview Aug 12 - Mystery, Thrillers & Suspense - book spotlight / author interview Aug 12 – @chaoshappinessbookmama – book review Aug 12 - WELCOME TO MLM OPINION'S REVIEWS - book review Aug 13 – Casia's Corner – book review Aug 15 – Country Mamas With Kids – book review / author interview Aug 16 – Paws. Read. Repeat – book review Aug 19 – China Sorrows – book spotlight Aug 20 - @Dana.Loves.Books - book review Aug 20 - Bigreadersite - book review Aug 20 – Liese's Blog – book spotlight Aug 22 - Gina Rae Mitchell - book review / guest post Aug 22 - Binge Reading Books - book spotlight / guest post Aug 22 – Review Thick And Thin – book review Aug 23 - Adventurous Jessy – book review Aug 27 – @EliciasBookHaven2024 – book review TBD– Diane’s Book Journal – book review 
We invite you to read and promote The Chronicles of Arax (Books One & Two) by Benjamin Sanford, the first two installments of this epic fantasy novel continuing series in a single post.
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Book Details: Book Title: Of War and Heroes (The Chronicles of Arax, Book One) by Benjamin Sanford Category: Adult Fiction 18 yrs +, 392 pages Genre: Fantasy, Epic Fantasy Publisher: Stenox Publishing Release date: August, 2023 Format available for review: print-softback / USA and Canada), ebook (EPUB, PDF). Tour dates: June 10 to July 2, 2024 Content Rating: PG-13: There are some battle scenes between humans and gargoyles utilizing mostly swords. Very light romantic scenes just kissing) with little description. Minimal swearing. I am mostly giving it a PG 13 rating due to the battle scenes.
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What defines a hero? Are heroes born, or created? For Terin Caleph, living on his family’s farm in the Torry realm, the complexities of wars and heroes have never crossed his radar. He spends his days tending to the lush fields, and his evenings with his loving parents. But all that changes when, nearing his 18th birthday, he has been hand-chosen to work as a scribe for a Torry ambassador, and an old friend of his father’s. Before leaving for this new life, his father gifts Terin with an ancient, luminous sword and instructs him to keep it close at all times. Terin can’t possibly fathom why he would need such a magnificent weapon, and yet he soon discovers that life outside his family’s farm is nothing like he could have imagined, and the sword will soon come in handy. Gargoyles are threatening the kingdoms of Arax, emboldened by their alliance with Tyro and his army of humans. Together, they intend to overthrow the rest of the humans. The future of Arax looks grim as gargoyle attacks become more fierce and frequent, pulling resources from the central cities and separating the human armies. Terin must band together with a motley crew of renegades that include an esteemed Torry warrior and a thuggish group of “Earthers” who shipwrecked on his planet. Together they find themselves in the midst of the fight against Tyro and his gargoyle empire. With his father’s mysterious sword at his side guiding him, and the fate of the human world resting on the outcome of this war, Terin begins to question the real reason he was called to be a royal scribe. Will Terin’s heroic attempts to thwart the gargoyles prevail, or will the kingdoms of Arax fall to their vicious attacks?
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Book Title: The Siege of Corell (The Chronicles of Arax, Book Two) by Benjamin Sanford Category: Adult Fiction 18 yrs +, 610 pages Genre: Fantasy, Epic Fantasy Publisher: Stenox Publishing Release date: August, 2023 Format available for review: print-softback / USA and Canada), ebook (EPUB, PDF). Tour dates: June 10 to July 2, 2024 Content Rating: PG-13: There are some battle scenes between humans and gargoyles utilizing mostly swords. Very light romantic scenes just kissing) with little description. Minimal swearing. I am mostly giving it a PG 13 rating due to the battle scenes.
Book Description:
“The enemy is at the gates, and we must unite against them.” Tyro’s forces are growing stronger by the day, as is his wrath against Terin and his friends. Now in possession of Terin’s mysterious necklace, Tyro sets his sights on the Torry realm leaving nothing but destruction in his wake. Separated from the rest of his friends, Terin desperately attempts to get back to his native land, stopping only to assist the raging battles in the Yatin Empire and Corell. With each passing fight he is learning to follow the direction of his father’s ancient sword–its full powers yet to be revealed to him. Meanwhile, Cronus has escaped the lairs of Fera with some help from his friends and now they must navigate the treacherous lands of the Benotrist realm to return to the Stenox in hopes of reuniting with the rest of their crew and stopping Tyro once and for all. But with Tyro’s fury spreading all across Arax like wildfire, will the kingdoms of Arax ban together to fight this common enemy, or be destroyed by their own hatred toward one another? Will Terin finally unlock the secrets of the ancient weapon that is guiding his journey and discover his true origin, or will his destiny be too heavy a burden to bear? 
Meet the Author:
Benjamin Sanford grew up in Western New York. He spent almost twenty years as an air marshal, traveling across the United States and many parts of the world, meeting people from a broad range of cultures and backgrounds. It was from these thousands of interactions that he drew inspiration for the characters in The Chronicles of Arax series. He currently resides in Maryland with his family. Connect with the author: website ~ instagram ~ goodreads
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