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Book Details: Book Title: A FELONIOUS FINALE (The Owl's Nest Mysteries) Author: C.S. McDonald Category: Adult Fiction, 268 pages Genre: Cozy Mystery Publisher: McWriter Books Release date: April 2023 Tour dates: Nov 6 to Dec 8 Content Rating: G. C.S. McDonald's books are appropriate for YA readers as well as adults--no bad language or sexual content.
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Alexa Owl has one burning question: Who killed Bobby Starr? Out of the blue that ornery angel, Detective Bobby Starr, shows up at The Owl’s Nest Couturier Shoppe. Much to Alexa Owl’s surprise, Bobby doesn’t need her help. Rather, he’s brought along someone else who wants to qualify for Saint Peter’s Guardian Angel Squad. Saint Pete has delegated this new inductee to solve a murder to get into the group, and it’s a doozie: Who killed Detective Bobby Starr? How can Alexa turn this assignment down? Back in the 60s, Bobby’s fifth wife, Katherine was a diva in a community operetta company. During a performance of The Merry Widow, Bobby was forced to stand-in for a member of the chorus who fell ill. Only, Bobby’s first performance would be his last! The suspects are hitting all the notes as this mystery comes to crescendo!
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Book Title: Back to the Burgh and Beyond (The Owl's Nest Mysteries, Book 1) Author: C.S. McDonald Category: Adult Fiction, 208 pages Run Time: 5 hours, 59 minutes Genre: Cozy Mystery Publisher: McWriter Books Release date: Sep 10, 2020 Formats Available for review: audiobook (audible download), ebook (mobi for kindle, epub, pdf) Tour dates: Nov 6 to Dec 8, 2023 Content Rating: G. C.S. McDonald's books are appropriate for YA readers as well as adults--no bad language or sexual content.
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Meet Alexa Owl. She's returned home to Pittsburgh after a divorce to start a new life and a new business, The Owl’s Nest Couturier Shoppe. Much to her surprise, she's getting more than she ever bargained for: Detective Bobby Starr, and he's no ordinary sleuth. Bobby is an angel who's returned to Earth in hopes of earning his way into the Guardian Angel Squad. He's been sent by none other than Saint Pete to acquire Alexa’s help to solve three cold case murders he left behind. Except, here’s the catch: he’s only been allotted four days to solve the first case! How in heaven’s name is she supposed to do that? Alexa is a professional seamstress—not a detective. Bobby insists the only way to solve the first case is to return to 1953, and Alexa’s not in love with that idea at all! 
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Book Title: Maxed Out (The Owl's Nest Mysteries) Author: C.S. McDonald Category: Adult Fiction, 184 pages Length: 5 hours, 32 minutes Genre: Cozy Mystery Publisher: McWriter Books Release date: April 2021 Formats Available for Review: audiobook (audible download), ebook (mobi for kindle, epub, pdf) Tour dates: No 6 to Dec 8, 2023 Content Rating: G. C.S. McDonald's books are appropriate for YA readers as well as adults--no bad language or sexual content.
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The Owl’s Nest Couturier Shoppe is a huge success! Business is booming and Alexa Owl’s love life is heating up. Yet much to the seamstress’s dismay, Detective Bobby Starr is suddenly back again! Bobby isn’t your everyday gumshoe. Rather, he’s an angel who’s trying to earn a place in Saint Peter’s Guardian Angel Squad. He’s required to solve murders he had left unsettled from when he walked the earth in order to be accepted into this prestigious group. Of course, they will need to return to the time period in which the murder took place, and again, Alexa is a reluctant time traveler. Oh, and there’s one more little problem—this time, Bobby’s brought along a friend, Maxi Krogen, and she’s no angel! 
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Book Title: DOUBLE DOG DARE (The Owl's Nest Mysteries) Author: C.S. McDonald Category: Adult Fiction, 274 pages Genre: Cozy Mystery Publisher: McWriter Books Release date: May 2022 Tour dates: Nov 6 to Dec 8, 2023 Content Rating: G. C.S. McDonald's books are appropriate for YA readers as well as adults--no bad language or sexual content.
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That ornery, but oh, so handsome, charming, and somewhat, wayward angel, Detective Bobby Starr, has returned. This time, he’s back to fulfill his third and, hopefully, his final requirement to get into Saint Peter's prestigious Guardian Angel Squad. This time, the usually reluctant time traveler, Alexa Owl, is ready to go back to the 1960's to assist in solving one more long-ago murder. Why? Because if all goes well, she'll be rid of the menacing angel once and for all. Except, an emergency jerks Alexa back to her own time, and to complicate matters, she’s got a tag-along. Can Bobby solve this last case without Alexa’s help? After all, she’s got her hands full with a life-or-death mystery in the twenty-first century! 
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For twenty-six years C.S. McDonald’s life whirled around a song and a dance. Classically trained at Pittsburgh Ballet Theater School, The Pittsburgh Dance Alloy, and many others, she became a professional dancer and choreographer. During that time, she choreographed many musicals and an opera for the Pittsburgh Savoyards. In 2011 she retired from her dance career to write. Under her real name, Cindy McDonald, she writes murder-suspense and romantic suspense novels. In 2014 she added the pen name, C.S. McDonald, to write children’s books for her grandchildren. In 2016 she added the Fiona Quinn Mysteries to that expansion. She decided to write the cozy mystery series that everyone, including teens and tweens, can read and enjoy. Presently, the Fiona Quinn Mysteries includes nine books with a tenth slated for 2021. The books are also available on audio, narrated by Maren Swenson Waxenberg. Cindy’s newest venture is The Owl’s Nest Mysteries. Once again, she has set her cozy mystery in Pittsburgh and the female protagonist, Alexa Owl, is much different from Fiona Quinn. The Owl’s Nest Mysteries has a little grit, a little time travel, a little romance, and a whole lot of cozy! Ms. McDonald resides on her Thoroughbred farm known as Fly by Night Stables near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with her husband, Bill, and her poorly behaved Cocker Spaniel, Allister. Connect with the author: Website ~ Twitter ~ Facebook ~ Instagram
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Nov 6 - Liese's Blog – book spotlight of Back to the Burgh & Beyond Nov 6 –Olio by Marilyn – book review of Felonious Finale Nov 6 – Ilovebooksandstuffblog – book series spotlight / giveaway Nov 6 - Faith and Books - audiobook review of Back to the Burgh & Beyond / giveaway Nov 7 - Liese's Blog – book spotlight of Maxed Out Nov 7 – Rockin' Book Reviews – audiobook review of Felonius Finale / giveaway Nov 7 - Leanne Bookstagram – book review of Felonious Finale Nov 8 - Liese's Blog – book spotlight of Double Dog Dare Nov 8 – Stephanie Jane – book review of Felonious Finale / giveaway Nov 9 – Lady Hawkeye – book series spotlight Nov 9- Liese's Blog – book spotlight of Felonious Finale Nov 10 – Country Mamas With Kids – book review of Back to the Burgh & Beyond / giveaway Nov 10 - Faith and Books - audiobook review of Maxed Out / giveaway Nov 13- Chit Chat with Charity - book review of Felonious Finale / giveaway Nov 14 - Faith and Books - audiobook review of Double Dog Dare / giveaway Nov 15 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review of Felonious Finale / giveaway Nov 16 – Splashes of Joy – book review of Felonious Finale / giveaway Nov 17 - Mystery, Thrillers & Suspense - book series spotlight / giveaway Nov 17 – Country Mamas With Kids – book review of Maxed Out / giveaway Nov 17 - Faith and Books - audiobook review of Felonious Finale / giveaway Nov 20 – regallywritten – audiobook review of Back to the Burgh & Beyond / giveaway Nov 20 – Bigreadersite – book review of Back to the Burgh & Beyond / giveaway Nov 21 –Christa Reads and Writes – book review of Felonious Finale / giveaway Nov 22 – Cheryl's Book Nook - audiobook review of Back to the Burgh & Beyond / giveaway Nov 24 – Deborah-Zenha Adams – book series spotlight / author interview / giveaway Nov 24 – Country Mamas With Kids – book review of Double Dog Dare / giveaway Nov 27 - Paws.Read.Repeat – book review of Felonious Finale / giveaway Nov 27 - Diane’s Book Journal - book series spotlight / giveaway Nov 27 – Cover Lover Book Review – book review of Felonious Finale / giveaway Nov 28 – fundinmental – book series spotlight / giveaway Nov 29 –Books With a Chance – book review of Felonious Finale / giveaway Nov 29 - Bigreadersite – book review of Felonious Finale / giveaway Nov 30 – Cheryl's Book Nook - book review of Felonious Finale / giveaway Dec 1 – Review Thick And Thin – book review of Back to the Burgh & Beyond / giveaway Dec 4 – FUONLYKNEW - book review of Felonious Finale / giveaway Dec 4 - Gina Rae Mitchell - book review of Felonious Finale / giveaway Dec 5 – Review Thick And Thin – book review of Maxed Out / giveaway Dec 5 – Bound 4 Escape – audiobook review of Felonious Finale / giveaway Dec 6 – The Sexy Nerd Revue – book series spotlight Dec 6 - Review Thick And Thin – book review of Double Dog Dare / giveaway Dec 6 - Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of Felonious Finale / giveaway Dec 7 - StoreyBook Reviews – book review of Felonious Finale / giveaway Dec 7 - Review Thick And Thin – book review of Felonious Finale / giveaway Dec 8 – Country Mamas With Kids – book review of Felonious Finale / giveaway TBD - A Moment with Mystee - book review of Back to the Burgh & Beyond / giveaway TBD - A Moment with Mystee - book review of Maxed Out / giveaway TBD - A Moment with Mystee - book review of Double Dog Dare / giveaway TBD - A Moment with Mystee - book review of Felonious Finale / giveaway
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  Join us for this tour from Nov 1 to Nov 27, 2023! Book Details: Book Title: The Mark of the Salamander by Justin Newland Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 246 pages Genre: Historical Fiction and Magical Realism Publisher: The Book Guild Release date: September 2023 Formats Available for Review: print (softback) (internationally), ebook (MOBI (for Kindle), EPUB, PDF) Tour dates: Nov 1 to Nov 27, 2023 Content Rating: PG-13 +M. Mild sex and cruelty. Mature themes. Book Description: 1575. Nelan Michaels is a young Flemish man fleeing religious persecution in the Spanish Netherlands. Settling in Mortlake outside London, he studies under Queen Elizabeth’s court astrologer, conjuring a bright future – until he’s wrongly accused of murder. Forced into the life of a fugitive, Nelan hides in London, before he is dramatically pressed into the crew of the Golden Hind. Thrust into a strange new world on board Francis Drake’s vessel, Nelan sails the seas on a voyage to discover discovery itself. Encountering mutiny, ancient tribes and hordes of treasure, Nelan must explore and master his own mystical powers – including the Mark of the Salamander, the mysterious spirit of fire. THE MARK OF THE SALAMANDER is the first in The Island of Angels series: a two-book saga that tells the epic story and secret history of England’s coming of age during the Elizabethan era. Buy the Book: Book Guild Amazon (US) ~ Amazon.uk ~ WHSmith Bookshop.org ~ Brownsbfs ~ LoveReading Waterstones ~ Google Books ~ Agenda Bookshop add to goodreads  Meet the Author: JUSTIN NEWLAND’s novels represent an innovative blend of genres from historical adventure to supernatural thriller and magical realism. His stories explore the themes of war and religion, and speculate on the human’s spiritual place in the universe. Undeterred by the award of a Doctorate in Mathematics from Imperial College, London, he conceived his debut novel, The Genes of Isis (Matador, 2018), an epic fantasy set under Ancient Egyptian skies. The historical thriller, The Old Dragon’s Head (Matador, 2018), is set in Ming Dynasty China in the shadows of the Great Wall. The Coronation (Matador, 2019) was another historical adventure and speculates on the genesis of the most important event in the modern world – the Industrial Revolution. The Abdication (Matador, 2021) is a mystery thriller in which a young woman confronts her faith in a higher purpose and what it means to abdicate that faith. The Mark of the Salamander (Book Guild, 2023) is the first in a two-book series, The Island of Angels. Set in the Elizabethan era, it’s an epic tale of England’s coming of age. His work in progress is the second in the series, The Midnight of Eights, the charting of the uncanny coincidences that led to the repulse of the Spanish Armada. Author, speaker and broadcaster, Justin appears on LitFest panels, gives talks to historical associations and libraries and enjoys giving radio interviews and making podcasts. Born three days before the end of 1953, he lives with his partner in plain sight of the Mendip Hills in Somerset, England. connect with the author: website ~ twitter ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ pinterest ~ bookbub ~ goodreads eTour Schedule: Nov 1 – Liese's Blog – book spotlight / book excerpt Nov 1 - Leanne Bookstagram – book review Nov 3 – JB's Bookworms with Brandy Mulder – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Nov 3 – The Sexy Nerd Revue – book spotlight / giveaway Nov 6 – Country Mamas With Kids – book review / book excerpt Nov 7 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / guest post / giveaway Nov 8 – Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / book excerpt / giveaway Nov 8 -- FUONLYKNEW - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Nov 13 - Gina Rae Mitchell - book review / guest post / giveaway Nov 14 – Lady Hawkeye – book spotlight / guest post / book excerpt / giveaway Nov 15 – Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / guest post / book excerpt / giveaway Nov 16 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review / author interview / book excerpt / giveaway Nov 17 – Books With a Chance – book review / book excerpt / giveaway Nov 21 – Ilovebooksandstuffblog – book spotlight / book excerpt / giveaway Nov 24 – fundinmental – book spotlight / author interview / book excerpt / giveaway Nov 27 – The Momma Spot – book review / book excerpt / giveaway Enter the Giveaway:
  Join us for this tour from Oct 26 to Nov 30, 2023! Book Details: Book Title: The Prime Suspect (A Sam MacKade PI Mystery) by Lauren Carr Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 430 pages Genre: Mystery Publisher: Acorn Book Services Release date: Oct 26, 2023 Format available for review: print-softback (USA only), ebook: (MOBI for kindle, EPUB, PDF Tour dates: Oct 26, to Nov 30, 2023 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! "The plot is twisted. The characters are full of depth, with many hiding secrets. Mackade's two dogs and Greyson's cat are not only smart, but have attitude with a capital A. I don't want to spoil anything, so all I am going to say is the cat is the hero who deals with one personal threat." Marilyn R. Wilson, Author, Speaker, Book Reviewer, review of THE PRIME SUSPECT "Lauren Carr is among my favorite mystery writers. She knows how to write a fun tale while keeping readers engaged. ..." - Amy Campbell, Locks Hooks and Books "I am, bottom line, amazed at the giant step that places Carr comparable to significant authors whose name slips off our tongues like, for instance, Nora Roberts. Watch this author--she's moving quickly to where her goals are headed..." - review by Glenda Bixler, Book Readers Heaven Lauren Carr is a master storyteller who combines the humor of Janet Evanovich and the investigative skills of Patricia Cornwell. She is always at the top of my reading list." - review by Sherry Fundin, Fundinmental, As Eye See It Book Description: Two murders with one common denominator. Both victims betrayed Bryce Greyson. How could she not be the prime suspect? Four years after Bryce’s cheating husband is gunned down, her boyfriend-stealing former roommate’s remains are found buried under a statue at her alma mater. Declared the prime suspect by both detectives and the media, Bryce has no choice but to hire someone to clear her name. Enter Sam MacKade, private eye. To solve two murders, the former police K-9 officer and his canine partners must sift through the clues and the lies to reveal the true prime suspect.  Meet the Author: Selling over half a million books worldwide, Lauren Carr is the international best-selling author of the Mac Faraday, Lovers in Crime, Thorny Rose, Chris Matheson Cold Case Mysteries, and Nikki Bryant Cozy Mysteries—thirty titles across five fast-paced mystery series filled with twists and turns! Book reviewers and readers alike rave about how Lauren Carr seamlessly crosses genres to include mystery, suspense, crime fiction, police procedurals, romance, and humor. The owner of Acorn Book Services and iRead Book Tours, Lauren is also a publishing manager, consultant, and virtual book tour coordinator for independent authors. Lauren is a popular speaker who has made appearances at schools, youth groups, and author panels at conventions. She lives with her husband, and two spoiled rotten German shepherds on a mountain in Harpers Ferry, WV. connect with the author: website ~ amazon ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ twitter Tour Schedule: Oct 26 – Olio by Marilyn – book review / giveaway Oct 26 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway Oct 27 - Rockin' Book Reviews – book review / giveaway Oct 27 - My Reading Getaway – book review / giveaway Oct 30 – Country Mamas With Kids – book review / giveaway Oct 30 - Splashes of Joy – book review / giveaway Oct 31 – The Sexy Nerd Revue – book spotlight Nov 1 – Novels Alive – book review / giveaway Nov 1 – Novels Alive – book spotlight / giveaway Nov 1 – Cheryl's Book Nook – book review / giveaway Nov 2 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review / giveaway Nov 2 – Because I said so- adventures in parenting – book review / giveaway Nov 7 - Leanne Bookstagram – book review Nov 8 – fundinmental – book review / giveaway Nov 14 – @fiction_vixen18 – book review Nov 15 – FUONLYKNEW – book review / giveaway Nov 16 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review / giveaway Nov 16 – Bigreadersite – book review / giveaway Nov 17 – Pause for Tales – book review / giveaway Nov 17 - Bound 4 Escape – book review / giveaway Nov 17 –Library of Clean Reads - book review / giveaway Nov 20 – Welcome To MLM Opinion’s Reviews – book review / giveaway Nov 21 – Paws.Read.Repeat – book review / giveaway Nov 29 - Nighttime Reading Center - book review / giveaway Nov 30 - Adventurous Jessy – book review / giveaway TBD - Reading Authors Network - book review / giveaway TBD- Rittle Reviews (A Bookworm’s Paradise) - book review / giveaway Enter the Giveaway:
 Join us for this tour from Sep 5 to Oct 11, 2023! Book Details: Book Title: The Prime Suspect (A Sam MacKade PI Mystery) by Lauren Carr Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 430 pages Genre: Mystery Publisher: Acorn Book Services Release date: Oct 26, 2023 Tour dates: Sep 5, to Oct 11, 2023 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..." - 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. ..." - Amy Campbell, Locks Hooks and Books "I am, bottom line, amazed at the giant step that places Carr comparable to significant authors whose name slips off our tongues like, for instance, Nora Roberts. Watch this author--she's moving quickly to where her goals are headed..." - review by Glenda Bixler, Book Readers Heaven Lauren Carr is a master storyteller who combines the humor of Janet Evanovich and the investigative skills of Patricia Cornwell. She is always at the top of my reading list." - review by Sherry Fundin, Fundinmental, As Eye See It Book Description: Two murders with one common denominator. Both victims betrayed Bryce Greyson. How could she not be the prime suspect? Four years after Bryce’s cheating husband is gunned down, her boyfriend-stealing former roommate’s remains are found buried under a statue at her alma mater. Declared the prime suspect by both detectives and the media, Bryce has no choice but to hire someone to clear her name. Enter Sam MacKade, private eye. To solve two murders, the former police K-9 officer and his canine partners must sift through the clues and the lies to reveal the true prime suspect. Buy the Book: Amazon  Meet the Author: Selling over half a million books worldwide, Lauren Carr is the international best-selling author of the Mac Faraday, Lovers in Crime, Thorny Rose, Chris Matheson Cold Case Mysteries, and Nikki Bryant Cozy Mysteries—thirty titles across five fast-paced mystery series filled with twists and turns! Book reviewers and readers alike rave about how Lauren Carr seamlessly crosses genres to include mystery, suspense, crime fiction, police procedurals, romance, and humor. The owner of Acorn Book Services and iRead Book Tours, Lauren is also a publishing manager, consultant, and virtual book tour coordinator for independent authors. Lauren is a popular speaker who has made appearances at schools, youth groups, and author panels at conventions. She lives with her husband, and two spoiled rotten German shepherds on a mountain in Harpers Ferry, WV. connect with the author: website ~ amazon ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ twitter Tour Schedule: Sep 5 – FUONLYKNEW – book spotlight / giveaway Sep 5 - Bookish Trisha – book spotlight / giveaway Sep 7 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway Sep 11 – Black Coffee, Brown Cow – book spotlight / giveaway Sep 13 – Nisha – book spotlight Sep 19 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book spotlight / giveaway Sep 20 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway Sep 26 – Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / giveaway Sep 28 – Splashes of Joy – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 3 – Diane’s Book Journal – book spotlight Oct 5 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 6 – Celticlady's Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 6 - Reading Authors Network - book spotlight / giveaway Oct 9 – Leanne Bookstagram – book spotlight Oct 10 – Liese's Blog – book spotlight Oct 10 - Library of Clean Reads - book spotlight / giveaway Oct 11 - Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 11 – librarywhore – book spotlight / giveaway Enter the Giveaway:
  Join us for this spotlight tour from Oct 2 to Nov 2, 2023! Book Details: Book Title: Murder by the Stroke (A Fiona Quinn Mystery) Author: C.S. McDonald Category: Adult Fiction, 260 pages Genre: Cozy Mystery Publisher: McWriter Books Release date: Nov 2023 Tour dates: Oct 2 to Nov 2 Content Rating: G. C.S. McDonald's books are appropriate for YA readers as well as adults--no bad language or sexual content. Book Description: Detective Landry's old flame is drop-dead gorgeous, and so are her paintings! Pittsburgh’s most influential cultural enthusiasts are overjoyed when famous artist, Vashti, has scheduled a gala followed by a weeklong exhibit of her latest works. On the other hand, Detective Nathan Landry isn’t so excited about the invitation he has received to the gala. Back in the day, he and the renowned painter were lovers. That is, when her name was Sadie Jensen, or as Nathan’s sister liked to call her, “Psycho Sadie.” Art experts, and collectors alike, have been intrigued by a tiny brush stroke, known as an invisible stroke. So subtle and out of place is the technique, that Vashti’s elusive stroke has become as famous as a Where’s Waldo search. Meanwhile, Fiona finds herself captivated by more than Vashti’s flair for the obscure. Rather, she is far more interested in the gorgeous artist and Nathan’s past. Against his wishes, Fiona, her mother, and her mother-in-law attend the exhibit. Indeed, Vashti’s paintings are killing it in the art world, and in more ways than one.  Meet the Author: For twenty-six years C.S. McDonald’s life whirled around a song and a dance. Classically trained at Pittsburgh Ballet Theater School, The Pittsburgh Dance Alloy, and many others, she became a professional dancer and choreographer. During that time, she choreographed many musicals and an opera for the Pittsburgh Savoyards. In 2011 she retired from her dance career to write. Under her real name, Cindy McDonald, she writes murder-suspense and romantic suspense novels. In 2014 she added the pen name, C.S. McDonald, to write children’s books for her grandchildren. In 2016 she added the Fiona Quinn Mysteries to that expansion. She decided to write the cozy mystery series that everyone, including teens and tweens, can read and enjoy. Presently, the Fiona Quinn Mysteries includes nine books with a tenth slated for 2021. The books are also available on audio, narrated by Maren Swenson Waxenberg. Cindy’s newest venture is The Owl’s Nest Mysteries. Once again, she has set her cozy mystery in Pittsburgh and the female protagonist, Alexa Owl, is much different from Fiona Quinn. The Owl’s Nest Mysteries has a little grit, a little time travel, a little romance, and a whole lot of cozy! Ms. McDonald resides on her Thoroughbred farm known as Fly by Night Stables near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with her husband, Bill, and her poorly behaved Cocker Spaniel, Allister. Connect with the author: Website ~ Twitter ~ Facebook ~ Instagram Tour Schedule:
Oct 2 – Liese's Blog – book spotlight Oct 3 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book spotlight Oct 4 – Paws.Read.Repeat – book spotlight Oct 5 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book spotlight Oct 6 – JB's Bookworms with Brandy Mulder – book spotlight Oct 9 – Ilovebooksandstuffblog - book spotlight Oct 10 – Lady Hawkeye – book spotlight Oct 10 - Stephanie Jane – book spotlight Oct 11 – 411 ON BOOKS, AUTHORS, AND PUBLISHING NEWS – book spotlight Oct 12 – Leanne Bookstagram – book spotlight Oct 17 – The Sexy Nerd Revue – book spotlight Oct 17 - Lisa Everyday Reads - book spotlight Oct 19 – Westveil Publishing – book spotlight Oct 23 – Chit Chat with Charity – book spotlight Oct 24 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book spotlight Oct 26 – Cheryl's Book Nook – book spotlight Oct 27 – Splashes of Joy – book spotlight Oct 28 – Review Thick And Thin – book spotlight Oct 30 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book spotlight Oct 31 – Diane’s Book Journal – book spotlight Nov 1 – fundinmental – book spotlight Nov 2 – Bigreadersite – book spotlight 
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Book Details: Book Title: The Golden Manuscripts: A Novel (Between Two Worlds, Book 6) by Evy Journey Category: Adult Fiction 18+, 340 pages Genre: Women's Literary Fiction Publisher: Evy Journey Release date: April 2, 2023 Format available for review: print - softback, e-book (Gifted Kindle, EPUB, PDF) Tour dates: Sept 5 to Oct 2 Content Rating: PG: Some kissing, no bad language, no sex scenes TheGoldenManuscripts-FIN.mp4 from Evy Journey on Vimeo.
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Clarissa, an Asian/Caucasian young woman has lived in seven different countries and has no lasting connection to any place. She thinks it’s time to settle somewhere she could eventually call home. But where? She decides to live in the city of her birth. There, she joins a quest for the provenance of stolen illuminated manuscripts—a medieval art form that languished with the fifteenth-century invention of the printing press—hoping it would give her the sense of belonging she craves. But will it be enough? For her, these ancient manuscripts elicit cherished memories of children’s picture books her mother read to her, nourishing a passion for art. The trail of the manuscripts leads to an American soldier who served in World War II. Clarissa is anxious to know what motivated him to steal and keep the artwork for fifty years. But instead of easy answers, she finds bigger questions. Immersed in art, but naïve about life, she’s disheartened and disillusioned by the machinations the quest reveals of an esoteric, sometimes unscrupulous art world. What compels individuals to steal artworks, and conquerors to plunder them from the vanquished? Why do collectors buy artworks for hundreds of millions of dollars? Who decides the value of an art piece and how? The Golden Manuscripts: A Novel is inspired by the actual theft of medieval manuscript illuminations during the second world war.
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Book Title: Sugar and Spice and All Those Lies (Between Two Worlds, Book 4) by Evy Journey Category: Adult Fiction, 300 pages Genre: Literary / Women's Fiction / Crime / Mystery Publisher: Evy Journey Release date: January 2018 Format available for review: print - paperback (USA only); ebook (gifted Kindle copy, PDF) Tour dates: Sept 5 to Oct 2, 2023 Content Rating: R (Two bedroom scenes)
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Chanterelles garnished with cream and mayhem. Tantalizing…alluring…satisfyingly luscious Women’s Fiction—San Francisco Book Review Cooking a sumptuous meal is an act of love. An act of grace. An art and passion Gina inherits from her grandfather —a French chef felled by a robber’s bullet. Raised in a marginal neighborhood, she’s keen to taste life in the world where she’s been chosen to cook. A scintillating world of wealth and privilege, great food, new challenges and fascinating friends. But beneath this new world, unexpected danger lurks. Gina’s passion for cooking is all she has to help her navigate it. Amidst her culinary adventures, she befriends the pastry chef, worldly loyal Marcia. She falls in love in different ways with two very different men. Leon, a playboy, is rich, charming, and carefree but honest, complicated, and devoted to his legacy. Serious and idealistic Brent is a lawyer turned brooding detective. Haunted by the many violent crimes he has worked on, he prefers to be alone. Can the lessons Gina learned about cooking and life help her survive and thrive in this other world of privilege, pleasure, and menace? 
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Book Title: The Shade Under the Mango Tree (Between Two Worlds, Book 5) by Evy Journey Category: Adult Fiction 18+, 400 pages Genre: Women's Fiction-Literary; Contemporary Multicultural Fiction Publisher: Evy Journey Release date: November 2, 2020 Format available for review: print - softback, e-book (Gifted Kindle, Mobi file for Kindle, epub, pdf ); audiobook (Audible download code) Tour dates: Sept 5 to Oct 2 Content Rating: PG13 & M: There is suicide and mention of sexual encounters that are not described--nothing explicit
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Gold Medal, Contemporary Fiction, 2021 Global Book Awards (formerly New York City Book Awards) Finalist, 2021 SPR (Self Publishing Review) Book Awards Finalist, Multicultural Fiction, 2021 International Book Awards Finalist, 2022 Wishing Shelf Book Awards Luna hungers for adventure. Lucien has chosen a solitary professional life. She’s breaking away from her sheltered existence while he’s a widely-traveled but disillusioned young architect. Drawn together by an intimate journal that he found abandoned in a café, these two strangers begin to shed the shackles of their painful pasts. Lucien opens himself up to Luna. But she isn’t ready. She travels far, into a world steeped in ancient culture and the ravages of a deadly history. Can she survive unscathed? And will she be the soulmate he has been searching for? Book 5 in the series Between Two Worlds is an epistolary tale of courage, resilience, and the bonds that bring diverse people together. 
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Evy Journey writes. Stories. Blogs (three sites). Cross-genre novels. She’s also a wannabe artist, and a flâneuse (an ambler). Evy studied psychology (M.A., University of Hawaii; Ph.D. University of Illinois) initially to help her understand herself and Dostoevsky. Now, she spins tales about multicultural characters dealing with problems and issues of contemporary life. She believes in love and its many faces. Just as she has crossed genres in writing fiction, she has also crossed cultures, having lived and traveled in various cities in different countries. Find her thoughts on travel, art, and food at Artsy Rambler. She has one ungranted wish: To live in Paris where art is everywhere and people have honed aimless roaming to an art form. She visits and stays a few months when she can. connect with the author: website ~ blog ~ facebook ~ pinterest ~ bookbub ~ goodreads
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Sep 5 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review of THE GOLDEN MANUSCRIPTS / guest post / giveaway Sep 5 - Liese's Blog – book spotlight of SUGAR AND SPICE AND ALL THOSE LIES Sep 6 -Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of SUGAR AND SPICE AND ALL THOSE LIES / giveaway Sep 6 -Liese's Blog – book spotlight of THE SHADE UNDER THE MANGO TREE Sep 7- Liese's Blog – book spotlight of THE GOLDEN MANUSCRIPTS Sep 7 – Deborah-Zenha Adams – books spotlight / author interview / giveaway Sep 8 –Stephanie Jane – books spotlight / guest post / giveaway Sep 11 –Diane’s Book Journal – books spotlight / giveaway Sep 11 - @fiction_vixen18 - book review of SUGAR AND SPICE AND ALL THOSE LIES Sep 12 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of THE SHADE UNDER THE MANGO TREE / giveaway Sep 12 - @fiction_vixen18 - book review THE SHADE UNDER THE MANGO TREES Sep 13 - My Reading Getaway – book review of SUGAR AND SPICE AND ALL THOSE LIES / giveaway Sep 13 –Olio by Marilyn – book review of THE GOLDEN MANUSCRIPTS / author interview / giveaway Sep 14 – Ilovebooksandstuffblog – books spotlight / giveaway Sep 14 - Leanne Bookstagram – book review of SUGAR AND SPICE AND ALL THOSE LIES Sep 15– Rockin' Book Reviews – book review of SUGAR AND SPICE AND ALL THOSE LIES / giveaway Sep 15 - @fiction_vixen18 - book review of THE GOLDEN MANUSCRIPTS Sep 18– fundinmental – books spotlight / giveaway Sep 19 - Rockin' Book Reviews – audiobook review of THE SHADE UNDER THE MANGO TREE / giveaway Sep 19 - Cover Lover Book Review – book review of THE GOLDEN MANUSCRIPTS / giveaway Sep 20 - My Reading Getaway – book review of THE SHADE UNDER THE MANGO TREE / giveaway Sep 20 - Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of THE GOLDEN MANUSCRIPTS / giveaway Sep 21 – Leanne Bookstagram – book review of THE SHADE UNDER THE MANGO TREE Sep 21 - FUONLYKNEW - book review of SUGAR AND SPICE AND ALL THOSE LIES / giveaway Sep 22 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book review of THE GOLDEN MANUSCRIPTS / guest post / giveaway Sep 25 – Westveil Publishing – books spotlight / guest post / giveaway Sep 25 – Olio by Marilyn – book review of SUGAR AND SPICE AND ALL THOSE LIES / giveaway Sep 26 – Reading is My Passion - book review of SUGAR AND SPICE AND ALL THOSE LIES / giveaway Sep 26 – Olio by Marilyn – book spotlight of THE SHADE UNDER THE MANGO TREE / giveaway Sep 26 - Splashes of Joy - book review of THE GOLDEN MANUSCRIPTS / giveaway Sep 27 –My Reading Getaway – book review of THE GOLDEN MANUSCRIPTS / author interview / giveaway Sep 27 – Reading is My Passion - book review of THE GOLDEN MANUSCRIPTS / giveaway Sep 28 – Welcome To MLM Opinion’s Reviews – book review of SUGAR AND SPICE AND ALL THOSE LIES Sep 28 -- Leanne Bookstagram – book review of THE GOLDEN MANUSCRIPTS Sep 28 - FUONLYKNEW - book review of THE SHADE UNDER THE MANGO TREE / giveaway Sep 29 – Welcome To MLM Opinion’s Reviews – book review of THE SHADE UNDER THE MANGO TREE Sep 29 - FUONLYKNEW - book review of THE GOLDEN MANUSCRIPT / guest post / giveaway Oct 2 - Welcome To MLM Opinion’s Reviews – book review of THE GOLDEN MANUSCRIPTS Oct 2 - @fierymermaidbooks - book review of THE GOLDEN MANUSCRIPTS
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AUDIOBOOK & BOOK TOUR: Chris Crossed Murder (A Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery) by Lauren Carr3/28/2023 
Join us for this tour from May 1 to May 26, 2023!
Book Details: Book Title: Chris Crossed Murder (A Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery #4) by Lauren Carr Narrator: Mike Alger Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 10 hours, 13 minutes Genre: Mystery Publisher: Acorn Book Services Release date: Mar 21, 2023 Format available for review: audiobook (audible download code), ebook: (MOBI for kindle, EPUB, PDF Tour dates: May 1, to May 26, 2023 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.
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Book Title: ICE (A Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery #1) by Lauren Carr Narrator: Mike Alger Category: Adult fiction, 9 hours, 54 minutes Genre: Mystery Publisher: Acorn Book Services Release date: April 25, 2018 Available for review in: audiobook (audible download code), ebook (mobi, epub, PDF), Tour dates: May 1 to May 26, 2023 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! 
Book Details:
Book Title: Winter Frost (A Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery #2) by Lauren Carr Narrator: Mike Alger Category: Adult fiction, 8 hours, 56 minutes Genre: Mystery Publisher: Acorn Book Services Release date: Mar 22, 2019 Available for review in: audiobook (Audible download), ebook (EPUB, MOBI, PDF), Tour dates: May 1 to May 26, 2023 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
Book Description:
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? 
Book Details:
Book Title: The Last Thing She Said (A Chris Matheson Cold Case Mystery #3) by Lauren Carr Narrator: Mike Alger Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 10 hours, 41 minutes Genre: Mystery Publisher: Acorn Book Services Release date: Sep 16, 2019 Format available for review: audiobook (Audible download), ebook (MOBI, EPUB, PDF), Tour dates: May 1 to May 26, 2023 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
Book Description:
“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! 
Meet the Narrator: One of the most popular and recognizable faces on television sets in Nevada and California; Mike Alger is the Chief Meteorologist for KTVN-TV Channel 2 (CBS) in Reno, Nevada. The award-winning weatherman is a holder of the American Meteorological Society’s Certified Broadcast Meteorologist Seal of Approval. He is happily married with two children. connect with the author: website ~ acx ~ facebook ~ twitter 
Meet the Author:
Selling over half a million books worldwide, Lauren Carr is the international best-selling author of the Mac Faraday, Lovers in Crime, Thorny Rose, Chris Matheson Cold Case Mysteries, and Nikki Bryant Cozy Mysteries—thirty titles across five fast-paced mystery series filled with twists and turns! Book reviewers and readers alike rave about how Lauren Carr seamlessly crosses genres to include mystery, suspense, crime fiction, police procedurals, romance, and humor. The owner of Acorn Book Services and iRead Book Tours, Lauren is also a publishing manager, consultant, and virtual book tour coordinator for independent authors. Lauren is a popular speaker who has made appearances at schools, youth groups, and on author panels at conventions. She lives with her husband, and two spoiled rotten German shepherds on a mountain in Harpers Ferry, WV. connect with the author: website ~ blog ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ twitter ~ pinterest
Tour Schedule:
May 1 – Cover Lover Book Review – audiobook review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER / giveaway May 3 – Casia's Corner – audiobook review of ICE / giveaway May 4 – Casia's Corner – audiobook review of WINTER FROST / giveaway May 8 – Liese's Blog – book series spotlight May 9- Rajiv's Reviews – audiobook review of ICE May 9 – Casia's Corner – audiobook review of THE LAST THING SHE SAID / giveaway May 10- Rajiv's Reviews – audiobook review of WINTER FROST May 10 –Casia's Corner – audiobook review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER / giveaway May 11 – Stephanie Jane – book series spotlight / giveaway May 11 – Rajiv's Reviews – audiobook review of the LAST THING SHE SAID May 12 – Rajiv's Reviews – audiobook review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER May 15- Blooming with Books – audiobook review of ICE / giveaway May 15 – Rockin' Book Reviews – audiobook review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER / giveaway May 16 - Blooming with Books – audiobook review of WINTER FROST / giveaway May 17 - Blooming with Books – audiobook review of THE LAST THING SHE SAID / giveaway May 18 - Blooming with Books – audiobook review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER / giveaway May 19 – @enjoyingbooksagain – audiobook review of ICE May 22 – Diane’s Book Journal – book series spotlight May 22 – @enjoyingbooksagain – audiobook review of WINTER FROST May 23 –@enjoyingbooksagain – audiobook review of THE LAST THING SHE SAID May 23 – Locks, Hooks and Books – audiobook review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER / giveaway May 24 - FUONLYKNEW - book series spotlight / giveaway May 24– @enjoyingbooksagain – audiobook review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER May 25 – fundinmental – book series spotlight / giveaway May 25 –Splashes of Joy – audiobook review of ICE / giveaway May 26 – Splashes of Joy – audiobook review of WINTER FROST / giveaway May 27 – Splashes of Joy – audiobook review of THE LAST THING SHE SAID / giveaway May 28 – Splashes of Joy – audiobook review of CHRS CROSSED MURDER / giveaway
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"iRead Book Tours has been the most effective and rewarding marketing experience we've had. We’ve explored multiple strategies and worked with other virtual tour companies, but none delivered the exposure and quality of reviews that iRead provided. Our only regret is allocating too much of our marketing budget elsewhere. The iRead Book Tours team are true professionals; organized, efficient, and an absolute pleasure to work with. They made the entire process seamless and enjoyable. We highly recommend iRead Book Tours to any author or publisher looking to make a real impact." - Robyn Fonrose, Marketing Manager, New Classics Publishing
At New Shelves Books, I regularly recommend iRead Book Tours to authors and publishers because Lauren and her team consistently overdeliver. Their well-organized tours provide impactful blog features, reviews, and social media buzz that go beyond expectations. For a book tour that truly makes a difference, iRead is the way to go!
- Keri-Rae Barnum, Book Marketing Expert, New Shelves Books Not only does Lauren do a fantastic job of organizing the tour and communicating with you at every step of the way, but I found the tour hosts that signed up for her tour to be of a higher caliber. The reviews that I got on this tour were thoughtful and well-written and I noticed an uptick in sales during this tour. I also appreciated the fact that many of her tour hosts that wrote reviews posted them on multiple sites, not just on their blog or Instagram account. This is invaluable to an author. I highly recommend Lauren and iReads Book Tours. - Allyson Rice, author of The Key to Circus-Mom Highway
Lauren Carr's iReads Book Tour is amazing! She gets real results. Not only did I get thousands of new eyes on my series, but I grew my following on all social media channels as well. Lauren has a dedicated group of reviewers and bloggers who are competent and reliable - no more wasted ARCs mailed out with no results.
- Michelle Cox, author of the Henrietta and Inspector Howard Novels Archives
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