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 Join Us for This Tour From Feb 13 to Mar 11! Book Details: 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 Tour dates: Feb 13 to Mar 11, 2024 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!  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 Participants:
Feb 16 - @janinesbookcorner Feb 16 - @acourtofspinesnpages Feb 20 - @book_withquotes Feb 22 - @alyssas_book_obsession Feb 27 - @bookishrebel01 Feb 29 - @libraryqueenz Feb 29 - @kirstensmidt Mar 5 - @daisy_bookaddict Mar 11 - @bentevkkk Mar 11 - @nissa_the.bookworm
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  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:
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 Details:
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! 
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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? 
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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
Enter the Giveaway:
Join us for this tour from Feb 22 to March 31, 2023!
Book Details: 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: print, mobi, epub, PDF Will send print books out: USA Tour dates: Feb 22 to Mar 31, 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.
Also Available for Review:
Book Details:
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: Feb 22 to Mar 31, 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 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: Feb 22 to Mar 31, 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 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: Feb 22 to Mar 31, 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 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:
Feb 22 - Mystery Review Crew - book series spotlight / guest post / giveaway Feb 22 - The Book Countess– book series spotlight / author interview / giveaway Feb 22 – Locks Hooks and Books – book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER / author interview / giveaway Feb 22 - Because I said so -- and other adventures in Parenting – book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER / guest post / giveaway Feb 23- Leanne Bookstagram– book review of ICE Feb 24 – My WorldReads– book series spotlight / author interview / giveaway Feb 24 – Book Reviews by Linda Moore – book series spotlight / giveaway Feb 27 - Splashes of Joy – book review of ICE / giveaway Feb 27- Rockin' Book Reviews – audiobook review of WINTER FROST / giveaway Feb 27 – Bound 4 Escape– book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER / giveaway Feb 28 - Blooming with Books - book series spotlight / giveaway Feb 28 - Splashes of Joy– book review of WINTER FROST / giveaway Feb 28 - Paws.Read.Repeat – audiobook book review of ICE / giveaway Mar 1 - Christa Reads and Writes - book review of ICE / giveaway Mar 1 - Leanne Bookstagram – book review of WINTER FROST Mar 1 – Cover Lover Book Review– book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER / guest post / giveaway Mar 1 - Rockin' Book Reviews – audiobook review of THE LAST THING SHE SAID / giveaway Mar 2 – Diane’s Book Journal– book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER Mar 3 - Novels Alive– book review of ICE / giveaway Mar 3 - Gina Rae Mitchell - book review of ICE / giveaway Mar 3 –Bigreadersite – book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER / giveaway Mar 6 - Welcome To MLM Opinions Reviews– book review of ICE / giveaway Mar 6 –Novels Alive – book review of WINTER FROST / giveaway Mar 6 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book spotlight of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER / guest post / giveaway Mar 7 - Welcome To MLM Opinions Reviews– book review of WINTER FROST / giveaway Mar 7 - Leanne Bookstagram – book review of THE LAST THING SHE SAID Mar 8 – Deborah-Zenha Adams – book series spotlight / guest post / giveaway Mar 8 - Paws.Read.Repeat – audiobook book review of WINTER FROST / giveaway Mar 8 - Welcome To MLM Opinions Reviews– book review of THE LAST THING SHE SAID / giveaway Mar 9 - Splashes of Joy– book review of THE LAST THING SHE SAID / giveaway Mar 9 - Welcome To MLM Opinions Reviews– book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER / giveaway Mar 9 – FUONLYKNEW– book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER / guest post / giveaway Mar 10 - Gina Rae Mitchell - book review of WINTER FROST / giveaway Mar 10 –Novels Alive– book review of THE LAST THING SHE SAID / giveaway Mar 10 - Splashes of Joy – book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER / giveaway Mar 13 – Liese's Blog – book series spotlight Mar 13 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER / giveaway Mar 14 –Paws.Read.Repeat – audiobook book review of THE LAST THING SHE SAID / giveaway Mar 14 - Library of Clean Reads– book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER / giveaway Mar 15 –Novels Alive– book spotlight of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER / giveaway Mar 15 –Novels Alive– book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER / giveaway Mar 16 - Leanne Bookstagram– book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER / giveaway Mar 16 – Olio by Marilyn– book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER / giveaway Mar 17 – Celticlady's Reviews – book series spotlight / author interview / giveaway Mar 17 - Gina Rae Mitchell - book review of THE LAST THING SHE SAID / giveaway Mar 17 - Christa Reads and Writes - book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER Mar 17 - Older & Smarter? – book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER / author interview / giveaway Mar 20 - Books for Books - book series spotlight Mar 20 – Sandra's Book Club – book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER Mar 21 –Paws.Read.Repeat – book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER / giveaway Mar 21 – fundinmental – book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER / giveaway Mar 22 - My Reading Getaway – book review of ICE / giveaway Mar 22 – Book Corner News and Reviews– book review of WINTER FROST / giveaway Mar 23 - My Reading Getaway – book review of WINTER FROST / giveaway Mar 23 – Book Corner News and Reviews– book review of THE LAST THING SHE SAID / giveaway Mar 24 - Gina Rae Mitchell - book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER / guest post / giveaway Mar 24 – Book Corner News and Reviews–book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER / giveaway Mar 24 – Pause for Tales – book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER / giveaway Mar 27 - Nighttime Reading Center - book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER / giveaway Mar 28 - My Reading Getaway – book review of THE LAST THING SHE SAID / giveaway Mar 30 - My Reading Getaway – book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER / giveaway Mar 31 – Adventurous Jessy – book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER / giveaway Mar 31 - Just Another Reader - book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER / giveaway Apr 4 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book series spotlight / guest post / giveaway TBD - Leels Loves Books - book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER / giveaway TBD – My Reading Journeys – book review of CHRIS CROSSED MURDER / giveaway
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SPOTLIGHT BOOK TOUR: Fiona Quinn Mysteries by C.S. McDonald / Mac Faraday Mysteries by Lauren Carr10/9/2022 
Join us for this holiday spotlight tour from Nov 14 to December 16, 2022!
Book Details:
Book Title: Merry Murder: A Fiona Quinn Mystery #2 Author: C.S. McDonald Category: YA Fiction, 219 pages Run Time: 4 hours, 51 minutes Genre: Cozy Mystery Publisher: McWriter Books Release date: Sep 16, 2016 Content Rating: G (The Fiona Quinn Mysteries are for everyone--adults love the books and they are appropriate for teens and tweens too!)
Enjoy an early Christmas gift!
MERRY MURDER will be FREE on Amazon November 21-23 It will be offered at a reduced price of .99 cents until January 1st
Book Description:
The cookies are baked. The tree is trimmed. The shopping? Well, it's almost done, and Fiona's parents have finally returned home for a holiday visit - along with some unexpected unruly friends. Yep, Fiona's perfectly planned Christmas is coming together, but how could've she planned for her favorite uncle's murder? Who could possibly kill a sweet old man who's played Santa at the local mall every year without fail? Fiona's boyfriend, Detective Nathan Landry, is determined to find out - before Christmas day arrives. There's only one problem: Nancy Quinn. Fiona's mom is just as determined as the detective to catch the murderer, and she isn't shy about getting the job done - even if it includes breaking a few pesky laws! Will Fiona and her mother find the killer first or will the killer find them? 
Book Details:
Book Title: The Christmas Cameo: A Fiona Quinn Quick Mystery Author: C.S. McDonald Category: YA Fiction, 32 pages Length: 1 hr, 16 minutes Genre: Cozy Mystery Publisher: McWriter Books Release date: November 13, 2019 Content Rating: G (The Fiona Quinn Mysteries are for everyone--adults love the books and they are appropriate for teens and tweens too!)
Book Description:
A lovely cameo brooch is discovered in Fiona’s late Uncle Wilbur’s house two days before Christmas. The pin bears a romantic Christmas message from Wilbur for his new wife with the initials, D.A.S. How very strange! To the family’s knowledge, Uncle Wilbur had never been married. So, who is this mysterious woman? Now, Fiona is on a holiday mission to locate D.A.S. and deliver the belated gift. Question is, what happened to the marriage? Is D.A.S. still alive after all these years? And if so, can Fiona find her before Christmas? 
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 
Book Details:
Book Title: Spring Thaw by Lauren Carr Category: Adult fiction, 237 pages Genre: Murder Mystery, Short Stories Publisher: Acorn Book Services Release date: August 12, 2018 Content Rating: PG (mild violence and sexual suggestion)
Book Description:
Gnarly, the rambunctious German shepherd, is featured in Lauren Carr’s best-selling Christmas short story, A Gnarly Christmas. It is Christmas day and Gnarly has been up to his old tricks again. Now he's in the dog house--or rather the boathouse--after stealing the Christmas feast! Moments after Archie and Mac leave Spencer Manor, Gnarly hears a call for help from Rocky, the Maltese down the street. Four assassins for hire have invaded the home of Rocky's elderly owners. While the home invaders wait for instructions from a mysterious caller, Gnarly must plot to stop them. Can Gnarly save Christmas with only the help of an 8-pound Maltese dressed in an elf suit? (Previously published as a single short story by the same name.) This anthology also includes other treats for the mystery lovers on your Christmas list. In today’s hectic world, many whodunit fans don’t have time to get their mystery fix diving into a whole novel. Lauren Carr’s Spring Thaw and Other Mystery Short Stories is for these fans—but that doesn’t mean whodunit fans who do have time can’t dive in as well. A novella, Spring Thaw features retired federal agent Chris Matheson from Lauren Carr’s newest bestselling cold case series. When his late father’s former friend is indicted for the seven year old murder of a church bishop, Chris renews old broken friendships to thaw out the cold case. Featuring Mac Faraday from Lauren Carr’s popular Mac Faraday Mysteries, an estate auction turns into a deadly affair after Gnarly's antics cause Mac to purchase a gem of a dress, which isn't his color in Killing Bid. (Previously published in Lauren Carr’s Beauty to Die For.) Beauty to Die For features the Lovers in Crime, Joshua Thornton and Cameron Gates in a race against the Angel of Death to clear the name of a dying woman's son, who was framed for murdering Miss Pennsylvania. (Previously published in Lauren Carr’s Beauty to Die For.) Countdown to Murder returns to the Lovers in Crime where Cameron and Joshua try to solve the murder of a young pregnant widow before it happens. (Previously published in Lauren Carr’s Beauty to Die For.) Mystery fans will see that every dog has his day, especially if that dog is Gnarly. In Lucky Dog, Gnarly helps Mac Faraday to solve the murder of a wealthy society girl. (Previously published in Lauren Carr’s Beauty to Die For.) Dog Loving Mystery Fans will get a special treat when they read The Gnarly Rehabilitation Program. In this Gnarly Mystery Short, Bert and Ernie learn the hard way that crime does not pay when they dog nap Gnarly. (Previously published in Lauren Carr’s Beauty to Die For.) 
Book Details:
Book Title: Three Days to Forever by Lauren Carr Series: A Mac Faraday Mystery (Volume 9) Category: Adult fiction (18+), 366 pages Genre: Murder Mystery Publisher: Acorn Book Services Release date: January 19, 2015 Content Rating: PG-13 - Lauren Carr's mysteries are murder mysteries. Sometimes, the murder does happen on-stage. There is no graphic violence or explicit sex.There is some very mild language (hell or damn, very few and far between) No F-Bombs!
Book Description:
In this critically acclaimed Mac Faraday Mystery from best-selling mystery author Lauren Carr, readers will embark on a rollercoaster adventure with old friends (including the Lovers in Crime team of Prosecutor Joshua Thornton and Homicide Detective Cameron Gates), but also meet new ones as Mac Faraday’s daughter Jessica Faraday and Joshua Thornton’s son Murphy Thornton join the team in the race to get the love birds to the altar! Days after Christmas, three years before the start of a new year, Deep Creek Lake is hopping with holiday vacationers and wedding guests pouring into the Spencer Inn for Mac Faraday and Archie Monday’s huge wedding ceremony which is being touted as the social event of the year. But droopy flowers and guests who failed to RSVP are the least of Mac’s and Archie’s problems when a professional hit squad hits Spencer Manor to send the groom, Joshua Thornton, Archie’s mother, and Gnarly running for their lives. With time running out to the big day, Mac Faraday and Spencer’s small police force have to sort through the clues to figure out not only who has been targeted for assassination, but also who is determined to stop everything … FOREVER! 
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:
Nov 14 –Splashes of Joy – books spotlight / giveaway Nov 15 -Rockin' Book Reviews – books spotlight / giveaway Nov 15 –Locks, Hooks and Books – books spotlight / giveaway Nov 16 -Westveil Publishing – books spotlight / giveaway Nov 21 – FUONLYKNEW – books spotlight / giveaway Nov 22 –Gina Rae Mitchell – books spotlight / giveaway Nov 22 - Book Corner News and Reviews – books spotlight / giveaway Nov 23 – Chit Chat with Charity – books spotlight / giveaway Nov 25 – Jazzy Book Reviews – books spotlight / giveaway Nov 28 – Lady Hawkeye - books spotlight / giveaway Nov 30 – Cover Lover Book Review – books spotlight / giveaway Dec 1 –Books for Books – books spotlight Dec 6 –Lisa Everyday Reads – books spotlight / giveaway Dec 6 - Christa Reads and Writes - book spotlight / giveaway Dec 7 –Amy's Booket List – books spotlight / giveaway Dec 8 – Celticlady's Reviews – books spotlight / giveaway Dec 13 –Paws.Read.Repeat – books spotlight / giveaway Dec 14 –Liese's Blog – books spotlight / giveaway Dec 15 – 411 ON BOOKS, AUTHORS, AND PUBLISHING NEWS - books spotlight / giveaway Dec 16 – Stephanie Jane – books spotlight / giveaway TBD – The Homeschool Expert – books spotlight / giveaway
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AUDIOBOOK & BOOK TOUR: The Wrong Side of Murder (A Nikki Bryant Cozy Mystery) by Lauren Carr8/7/2022 
Join us for this tour from Oct 3 to Oct 28, 2022!
Book Details: Book Title: The Wrong Side of Murder (A Nikki Bryant Cozy Mystery) by Lauren Carr Category: Adult Fiction (18 +) Narrated by Anita Alger Length: 7.8 hours Genre: Mystery/Cozy Mystery Publisher: Acorn Book Services Release date: July 21, 2022 Format available for review: audiobook (audible download code), ebook (MOBI for Kindle, EPUB, PDF) Tour dates: Oct 3 to Oct 28, 2022 Content Rating: This cozy mystery is rated G for everyone!
The Wrong Side of Murder is another wonderful cozy mystery by author Lauren Carr. It has all the elements that draw me in - an intelligent female lead, an equally smart boyfriend who partners to help her, a complicated plot where clues are slowly revealed, people who aren't what they seem to be, comedic moments to balance the darker ones, and several quirky pets full of personality.
It's a wonderful book to escape into at the end of the day. And get ready to read into the wee hours as, if you're like me, you won't be able to stop reading until the mystery is revealed. -review by Marilyn R. Wilson, Olio by Marilyn Nikki's an intense individual who makes the perfect investigative journalist. She wants answers yesterday and she is willing to dig in to get them. She might get it wrong at the beginning but with the help of her family and close friends, she'll get the answers she wants and needs. – review by Blooming with Books
Book Description:
Nikki Bryant’s Next Case Takes Her to the Wrong Side of Murder One spring morning, Jodi Gibbons got up and went to school as she did every day. Her young life went sideways though when the police found that her mother had been brutally killed during the night. Twenty years later, many in Pine Grove believe Jodi got away with murder. After all, how could she have possibly slept through her mother’s violent death in the very next room? After decades of silence, Jodi accepts investigative journalist Nikki Bryant’s invitation to tell her side of the story. However, before the interview can take place, someone silences Jodi permanently. Now it is up to Nikki Bryant and her friends to uncover the secret that Jodi Gibbons has been protecting—a secret someone believes it is worth killing to keep from being revealed.
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Book Details:
Book Title: Killer Deadline (A Nikki Bryant Cozy Mystery) by Lauren Carr Category: Adult Fiction (18 +) Narrated by Anita Alger Length: 6 hours, 34 minutes Genre: Mystery/Cozy Mystery Publisher: Acorn Book Services Release date: April 23, 2020 Audiobook release date: August 5, 2020 Format available for review: audiobook (audible download), ebook (mobi, epub, PDF) Tour dates: Oct 3 to Oct 28, 2022 Content Rating: G. This is a true cozy mystery. No sex. No on-stage violence. No swearing. Just good clean fun!
Here we go! Carr is a master storyteller who always offers a plot full of twists and turns, a bit of humor to offset the dark, and a unique cast of characters. In Killer Deadline that cast includes - handsome Ryan, her first love (who is now her step-brother); a mysterious social media friend called Nerdy Guy; Elmo, a super smart dog, a boxer, she rescued who has become a social media star and has a penchant for cleaning; a TV station full of suspicious employees; and more.
This book is a wonderful read to pick up at the end of a long day. It truly is a "cozy murder mystery." I promise, it'll draw you in right from page one and keep you turning the pages until you reach the very last page. I can't wait for the second book in this series. - review by Marilyn R. Wilson, Olio by Marilyn
Book Description:
Folks in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania, claim that where Nikki Bryant goes, trouble is not far behind. Her refusal to back down from a challenge has made Nikki Bryant a top investigative journalist. When an online friend nudges her to join him in a pact to reconnect with their first loves, Nikki and her boxer dog Elmo leave the bright lights of Las Vegas for the charming town of Pine Grove. There, she must face the biggest challenges in her career and life—the first love she had left behind and her father’s unsolved murder. But before she has time to unpack her car, Nikki stumbles upon the dead body of local news anchor, Ashleigh Addison, her childhood rival. Could Ashleigh’s death be connected to an explosive news story that she had teased about airing live? Did that explosive story have anything to do with the murder of Nikki’s father? With the clues in her father’s cold case hot again, Nikki intends to chase down the story of her life until she catches his killer—no matter what it takes.
Lauren’s best-selling standalone novel (released in 2017) contains the main characters from her three successful series: Mac Faraday, Lovers in Crime, and Thorny Rose mysteries.
Book Details:
Book Title: Twofer Murder by Lauren Carr Category: Adult fiction (18+) Narrated by Mike Alger, Anita Alger Length: 13 hours, 20 minutes Genre: Mystery Publisher: Acorn Book Services Release date: November 17, 2017 Available for review in: audiobook (audible download code), ebook (mobi, ePub, PDF) Tour dates: Oct 3 to Oct 28, 2022 Content Rating: PG-13: While there are murders committed in this murder mystery, there is profanity (a hell or a damn few and very far between). No F-bombs. No explicit sex or graphic violence.
The book is intense, compelling, as readers follow the story lines for two different books. Yet the humor, family interactions, and loving relationships in Carr's books keeps reading both entertaining and fun... Carr gets better and better in her humorous scenes, as well as snappy dialogue that comes only from within close-knit friends and family... If you aren't reading this author, you are missing much more than an average mystery writer. - review by Glenda Bixler, Book Readers Heaven
Book Description:
Twofer murder? What’s a twofer murder? Twofer Murder is a treat for fans of best-selling author Lauren Carr’s fast-paced mysteries! Lauren’s latest novel contains the main characters from her three successful series: Mac Faraday, Lovers in Crime, and Thorny Rose mysteries. The guys go away for a fishing weekend only to get caught up in the murder of a journalist investigating fraud at a timber company. Meanwhile, the ladies are spending the weekend in the presidential suite at a posh resort where Jessica Faraday is to accept a lifetime achievement award for her late grandmother at a murder mystery writers conference. But before they have time to get their facials, they get wrapped up in their own real mystery when an up and coming author ends up dead! Lauren Carr’s Twofer Murder is a 2-for-1—making it a must-read for any mystery fan! 
Meet the Audiobook Production Team:
Narrator: A relative newcomer to audiobook narration, Anita Alger is a producer and composer of dozens of musical themes for audiobooks. Working with veteran narrator (and husband) Mike Alger, they’ve teamed up to produce over 30 full length audiobooks. While her musical skills are usually at the forefront, she has also narrated three audiobooks herself, including the new Nikki Bryant Cozy Mystery Series written by Lauren Carr. When not expressing herself in the arts, Anita is also a Senior Medical Laboratory Scientist working in microbiology, and therefor knows two dozen ways to kill you while making it look like natural causes. 
Producer:
A broadcast veteran of over 35 years, Mike Alger is best known as the award-winning Chief Meteorologist for KTVN-TV in Reno, NV. Narrator and producer of over 30 audiobook novels, he is also a successful author, having penned the Mystery-Thriller novel Snow Storm, and is the narrator of the audiobook of the same name. He collaborates with his wife of 40 years, Anita Alger, who writes and produces the musical themes for his productions. 
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:
Oct 3 – Mystery Review Crew – book series spotlight / giveaway Oct 4 – A Mama's Corner of the World – book series spotlight / giveaway Oct 5 – kelly_hunsaker_reads – audiobook review of KILLER DEADLINE / giveaway Oct 5 - Leanne bookstagram - book review of TWOFER MURDER / giveaway Oct 6 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review of KILLER DEADLINE / giveaway Oct 6 - Casia's Corner- audiobook review of KILLER DEADLINE / giveaway Oct 7 - Rockin' Book Reviews – audiobook review of TWOFER MURDER / giveaway Oct 11 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER / giveaway Oct 11 - Faith and Books – audiobook review of KILLER DEADLINE / giveaway Oct 12 –Paws.Read.Repeat– book series spotlight / giveaway Oct 12 - Blooming with Books– audiobook review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER / giveaway Oct 13 – kelly_hunsaker_reads– audiobook review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER / giveaway Oct 13 - Casia's Corner- audiobook review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER / giveaway Oct 14 – Geaux Get Lit – audiobook review of KILLER DEADLINE / giveaway Oct 14 - Hall Ways Blog – audiobook review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER / giveaway Oct 14 - Duckfacekim09 – audiobook review of TWOFER MURDER / giveaway Oct 17 –fundinmental– book series spotlight / giveaway Oct 17 - Leanne bookstagram - book review of KILLER DEADLINE / giveaway Oct 18 - Locks, Hooks and Books – book series spotlight / giveaway Oct 18 –Paws.Read.Repeat– audiobook review of TWOFER MURDER / giveaway Oct 19 - FUONLYKNEW - book series spotlight / giveaway Oct 19–kelly_hunsaker_reads– audiobook review of TWOFER MURDER / giveaway Oct 20 - Locks, Hooks and Books –book review of TWOFER MURDER / giveaway Oct 20 - Leanne bookstagram - book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER / giveaway Oct 21 – Geaux Get Lit – audiobook review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER / giveaway Oct 21 - Duckfacekim09 – audiobook review of KILLER DEADLINE / giveaway Oct 24 – Splashes of Joy – audiobook review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER / giveaway Oct 24 - Gina Rae Mitchell – book review of TWOFER MURDER / giveaway Oct 24 - Faith and Books – audiobook review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER / giveaway Oct 25 – Amy's Booket List – audiobook review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER / giveaway Oct 25 – Splashes of Joy – audiobook review of TWOFER MURDER / giveaway Oct 26 – Cover Lover Book Review– audiobook review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER / giveaway Oct 26 - Liese's Blog - books spotlight Oct 27 – Deborah-Zenha Adams – books spotlight/Guest Post / giveaway Oct 27 - Books for Books – audiobook review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER Oct 28 – Duckfacekim09 – audiobook review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER / giveaway Oct 28 - Books for Books – audiobook review of TWOFER MURDER
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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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