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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 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.
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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 4 - Rockin' Book Reviews – audiobook review of TWOFER MURDER / 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 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 / 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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Book Details: Book Title: The Wrong Side of Murder (A Nikki Bryant Cozy Mystery) by Lauren Carr Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 274 pages Genre: Mystery/Cozy Mystery Publisher: Acorn Book Services Release date: July 21, 2022 Format available for review: ARC/UNCORRECTED PROOF: print (USA only), ebook (MOBI for Kindle, EPUB, PDF) Tour dates: Aug 1 to Aug 26, 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. - 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 +), 232 pages Genre: Mystery/Cozy Mystery Publisher: Acorn Book Services Release date: April 23, 2020 Format available for review: ebook (MOBI for Kindle, EPUB, PDF), audible download Tour dates: Aug 1 to Aug 26, 2022 Content Rating: This cozy mystery is rated G for Everyone!
I love this cozy mystery! It is full of suspense, action packed, fast pace with that small town feeling. I love the characters, I have to admit, I fell in love with Elmo on the spot! I loved Nikki's spunk and determination. She keeps you on the edge of your seat the entire book! I highly recommend this book to those who loves a good cozy mystery!! - 5-Star Review at Splashes of Joy
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. 
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:
Aug 1 –Rockin' Book Reviews – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER / guest post / giveaway Aug 1 -Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER / giveaway Aug 2 –She Just Loves Books – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER / giveaway Aug 3 – Bound 4 Escape – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER / giveaway Aug 3 - Chit Chat with Charity - audiobook review of KILLER DEADLINE / giveaway Aug 4 – Rockin' Book Reviews – audiobook review of KILLER DEADLINE / giveaway Aug 4 -Cover Lover Book Review – book review of KILLER DEADLINE / giveaway Aug 5 -Cover Lover Book Review – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER / giveaway Aug 8 -Review Thick And Thin – book review of KILLER DEADLINE / giveaway Aug 8 – Kam's Place – book review of KILLER DEADLINE Aug 8 - Blooming with Books - audiobook review of KILLER DEADLINE / giveaway Aug 9 –Olio by Marilyn – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER / giveaway Aug 10 –Kam's Place – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER Aug 10 - Chit Chat with Charity - book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER / giveaway Aug 10 -The Momma Spot – book review of KILLER DEADLINE / giveaway Aug 11 –Literary Flits – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER / giveaway Aug 11 -Blooming with Books - book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER / giveaway Aug 11 - Books for Books - audiobook review of KILLER DEADLINE Aug 12 - Book Corner News and Reviews - book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER / giveaway Aug 15 –Stephanie Jane – book series spotlight / giveaway Aug 16 –The Momma Spot – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER / giveaway Aug 16 - Books for Books - book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER Aug 17 –Paws.Read.Repeat – audiobook review of KILLER DEADLINE / giveaway Aug 17 -Older & Smarter? – book review of KILLER DEADLINE / giveaway Aug 17 –fundinmental – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER / giveaway Aug 17 - Ebook addicts – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER / giveaway Aug 18 – Christa Reads and Writes – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER / giveaway Aug 18 - Pause for Tales – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER / giveaway Aug 19 - Paws.Read.Repeat –book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER / giveaway Aug 19 - Bigreadersite - book review of KILLER DEADLINE / giveaway Aug 19 - Older & Smarter? – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER / giveaway Aug 22 -Review Thick And Thin – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER / giveaway Aug 22 - Mystery Manon - author interview Aug 23 - Splashes of Joy - book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER / giveaway Aug 23 –Jazzy Book Reviews – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER Aug 24 - Splashes of Joy - book series spotlight / giveaway Aug 24 –Books Are Love – book review of KILLER DEADLINE / giveaway Aug 24 - My Reading Journeys – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER / giveaway Aug 25 - I'm Into Books - book series spotlight / giveaway Aug 25 –Books Are Love – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER / giveaway Aug 26 - Bigreadersite - book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER / giveaway Aug 26 - Adventurous Jessy - book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER / giveaway Aug 26 - Reading Excursions - book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER TBD – Books and Zebras – book review of THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER
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Join us for this tour from July 5 to July 29, 2022!
Book Details: Book Series: The Nikki Bryant Cozy Mysteries Category: Adult fiction, 496 pages Genre: Cozy Mystery Publisher: Acorn Book Services Release date: April 23, 2020 Tour dates: July 5 to July 29, 2022 Content Rating: This cozy mystery book series is rated G. Suitable for everyone.
An excellent blend of mystery and suspense with comic relief and romance.... Lauren has a great way of balancing this without taking away from the story. We have well-developed characters, that you can’t help but feel a connection to. I loved Nikki’s character but also her connections to her hometown, her family and her lost love. - review by Working Mommy Journal
Book Series Description:
Folks in the small town of 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. After years of chasing mysteries around the globe, Nikki Bryant returns home to Pine Grove to take over managing WKPG-TV and reconnects with her first love, Ryan Spaulding, the chief of the state police crime lab. It doesn't take long for Nikki and her family to realize that you can't keep this ace reporter and her boxer dog Elmo behind a desk--especially when a mystery is afoot.
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Book Title: Killer Deadline (A Nikki Bryant Cozy Mystery) by Lauren Carr Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 232 pages Genre: Mystery/Cozy Mystery Publisher: Acorn Book Services Release date: April 23, 2020 Content Rating: This cozy mystery book series is rated G. Suitable for everyone.
I love this cozy mystery! It is full of suspense, action packed, fast pace with that small town feeling. I love the characters, I have to admit, I fell in love with Elmo on the spot! I loved Nikki's spunk and determination. She keeps you on the edge of your seat the entire book! And I usually try to pick up all if the clues and figure out whodunnit but this story kept taking twist and turns that I was surprised. This is just the type of cozy mystery I love to read. - 5-Star Review at Splashes of Joy
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.
Nikki Bryant’s Next Case Takes Her to
THE WRONG SIDE OF MURDER! 
Book Details:
Book Title: The Wrong Side of Murder (A Nikki Bryant Cozy Mystery) by Lauren Carr Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 274 pages Genre: Mystery/Cozy Mystery Publisher: Acorn Book Services Release date: July 21, 2022 Content Rating: This cozy mystery book series is rated G. Suitable 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. - Marilyn R. Wilson, Olio by Marilyn
Book Description:
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. 
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:
July 5 – Deborah-Zenha Adams – book series spotlight / giveaway July 5 – Deborah-Zenha Adams – guest post July 5 -Kam's Place – book series spotlight July 7 -Rockin' Book Reviews – book series spotlight / giveaway July 7 –FUONLYKNEW – book series spotlight / giveaway July 9 - Splashes of Joy – book series spotlight / giveaway July 11 –fundinmental – book series spotlight / giveaway July 12 – Westveil Publishing – book series spotlight / giveaway July 13 – Amy’s Booket List – book series spotlight July 14 – Jazzy Book Reviews – book series spotlight / giveaway July 15 - Books for Books - book series spotlight July 19 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book series spotlight / giveaway July 20 – Lisa's Reading – book series spotlight / giveaway July 20 - Sefina Hawke's Books - book series spotlight July 21 – Celticlady's Reviews – book series spotlight / giveaway July 21 - She Just Loves Books – book series spotlight / giveaway July 26 –Sadie's Spotlight – book series spotlight / giveaway July 27 –From the Book Reviewer's Desk – book series spotlight July 29 –My Reading Journeys – books series spotlight / giveaway
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Join us for this tour from Mar 28 to June 24, 2022!
Book Details: Book Title: Shadow of Murder by Lauren Carr Series: A Mac Faraday Mystery (Volume 14) Category: Adult fiction, 496 pages Genre: Murder Mystery / Police Procedural / Crime Fiction Publisher: Acorn Book Services Release date: Mar 30, 2022 Format available for review: ebook (mobi, epub, PDF), audiobook (audible download code after May 1) Tour dates: March 28 to June 24, 2022 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!
"Five Stars for Lauren Carr's 14th book of the Mac Faraday Murder Mysteries, Shadow of Murder! In this new release, she has recaptured the fun of cute "creatures" with the fast-moving, suspenseful, and captivating mystery, along with her usual touch of romance." - review by Lu Ann Worley, Rockin' Book Reviews
"This newest title in the author's Mac Faraday cozy murder mystery series offers Lauren Carr's most intricate plot to date - full of twists and turns guaranteed to keep readers up until the wee hours. While still full of the humor, fun critters and touch of romance that are her trademark, the author has also woven in a dark supernatural element that whispers through to the startling ending." - review by Marilyn R. Wilson, bestselling author, freelance writer, editor, and speaker at Olio by Marilyn.
Book Description:
You can't move to the next chapter of your life, without tying up loose ends in the previous. True crime blogger, Erica Hart starts a new chapter in her life with a bang when a dark shadow darts into the mountain road to send her SUV off a cliff and to the bottom of Deep Creek Lake. Spencer’s newest addition to the police force, Dusty O’Meara assumes it was a bear. Erica is not so sure. Soon afterwards, contractors discover Konnor Langston’s body at the bottom of an abandoned swimming pool at the new summer home of Mac Faraday’s son. With Police Chief David O’Callaghan away on paternity leave, Deputy Chief Dusty O’Meara must lead the investigation in his first murder case since moving to Spencer. Not only does Dusty have to work under the shadow of the legendary Mac Faraday, but he also has to match wits with Erica, who is determined to find justice for Konnor, her childhood friend. Mac isn’t so difficult. Even Gnarly, the town’s canine mayor, is manageable if his authority is well-respected and he is kept entertained. Erica Hart, Dusty finds, is more of a challenge. It wouldn’t be so difficult if she wasn’t so irresistible.
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"Lauren's dialogue is brisk, her setting beautiful and the addition of Gnarly is very clever...It's Murder, My Son is a delightful read and I look forward to more of Carr's Mac Faraday mysteries." - review by Connie Gregory, Connie's Reviews
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Book Title: It's Murder, My Son by Lauren Carr Series: A Mac Faraday Mystery (Volume 1) Category: Adult fiction (18+), 288 pages Genre: Murder Mystery Publisher: Acorn Book Services Release date: June 23, 2010 Format available for review: Audible download, ebook (mobi, epub, PDF) Tour dates: March 28 to June 24, 2022 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!
"The plot gave a touch of crime drama to this cozy without losing the cozy charm. ... There is suspense and twists that keep the pages turning. ... I think Ms. Carr is just hitting her stride and I suspect that we shall see each new book surpass the last." -- review by Ariel Heart, Mystery and My Musings "As in any good who-done-it, there are red herrings and plot complications in Old Loves Die Hard and fans of mysteries and police procedurals will get a kick out of Lauren Carr's books." - review by David M. Kinchen, Huntington News  CLICK ON BOOK COVER TO LEARN MORE
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Book Title: Old Loves Die Hard by Lauren Carr Series: A Mac Faraday Mystery (Volume 2) Category: Adult fiction (18+), 318 pages Genre: Murder Mystery Publisher: Acorn Book Services Release date: April 23, 2011 Format available for review: Audible download, ebook (mobi, epub, PDF) Tour dates: March 28 to June 24, 2022 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!
"Being favored by the rich and powerful often has its own drawbacks. Shades of Murder is another Mac Faraday mystery from Lauren Carr as she follows Mac as he finds himself once again the benefactor of yet another inheritance. A riveting mystery with plenty of twists and turns, Shades of Murder is very much recommended reading, not to be missed." - review by William Buhle, Midwest Book Reviews "Shades of Murder is a fascinating, intricately woven mystery that has a number of engaging characters looking into two cases that would seem to have nothing in common. ...This is a most entertaining entry in this series, made all the more so by the wonderful inclusion of Gnarly and Irving, Mac's dog and Gates's black and white cat, who meet during the course of the story." - review by Mysterious Reviews  CLICK ON BOOK COVER TO LEARN MORE
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Book Title: Shades of Murder by Lauren Carr Series: A Mac Faraday Mystery (Volume 3) Category: Adult fiction (18+), 232 pages Genre: Murder Mystery Publisher: Acorn Book Services Release date: May 7, 2012 Format available for review: Audible download, ebook (mobi, epub, PDF) Tour dates: March 28 to June 24, 2022 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!
"Blast from the Past is a well-developed story full of intrigue that moves at a brisk pace. The characters are interesting, the villains varied, and the action is as quick as the humor. I have a feeling any of Lauren Carr's mysteries would be pleasurable distractions, as well as entertaining. Very Highly Recommended." - Review by Lori L., Softly She Treads "I must say, I truly enjoyed reading this book! I found myself waking up slightly early for work just to finish a couple chapters! Not only was this book captivating, I found myself laughing at Gnarly, the ever so lovable and rambunctious German Shephard! I look forward to reading the next book by Lauren Carr!" - Review by Debbie Hill, Miss Book Lovers  CLICK ON BOOK COVER TO LEARN MORE
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Book Title: Blast from the Past by Lauren Carr Series: A Mac Faraday Mystery (Volume 4) Category: Adult fiction (18+), 301 pages Genre: Murder Mystery Publisher: Acorn Book Services Release date: January 2, 2013 Format available for review: Audible download, ebook (mobi, epub, PDF) Tour dates: March 28 to June 24, 2022 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!
"So much fun to read! The castle seemed foreboding. The rumors of the ghost dog, werewolves, and more made more plausible in light of the murders. Is it enough to make even detectives reconsider? Is it all about the missing book or is the real motive money?" - review by Mystery Suspense Reviews "The Murders at Astaire Castle is a page-turner that resounds with Halloween season chills and thrills, along with plot twists as jagged as the shoreline of Deep Creek Lake." - review by David Kinchen, Huntington News  CLICK ON BOOK COVER TO LEARN MORE
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Book Title: The Murders at Astaire Castle by Lauren Carr Series: A Mac Faraday Mystery (Volume 5) Category: Adult fiction (18+), 281 pages Genre: Murder Mystery Publisher: Acorn Book Services Release date: July 18, 2013 Format available for review: Audible download, ebook (mobi, epub, PDF) Tour dates: March 28 to June 24, 2022 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!
"I recommend this book to all mystery lovers! The Lady Who Cried Murder was another heart-stopping thriller! While the mystery and the road to it's solution was amazing, I truly enjoyed the cast and characters (they feel like family)! Another great hit and I look forward to reading the next installment of Mac Faraday and his gang and what kind of drama they end up in!" - review by Debbie Hill, Miss Book Lovers
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Book Title: The Lady Who Cried Murder by Lauren Carr Series: A Mac Faraday Mystery (Volume 6) Category: Adult fiction (18+), 286 pages Genre: Murder Mystery Publisher: Acorn Book Services Release date: January 2, 2014 Format available for review: Audible download, ebook (mobi, epub, PDF) Tour dates: March 28 to June 24, 2022 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!
"Twelve To Murder is a clever blend of comedy, mystery, and sappy love story. Lauren Carr does a good job of moving the quirky storyline along nicely with an abundance of witty dialogue. And you have no idea who the good guys are and who the bad guys are until the end." - Review by Every Free Chance Book Reviews. "This suspenseful book was filled with twists, turns, and lots of action! The Mac Faraday series is an amazing read for a mystery lover, but Twelve to Murder can stand alone if you have not read any other books in its series. Lauren definitely knows how to bring you into the story and leaves you wanting more!" - Review by Debbie Hill, Miss Book Lovers  CLICK ON BOOK COVER TO LEARN MORE
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Book Title: Twelve to Murder by Lauren Carr Series: A Mac Faraday Mystery (Volume 7) Category: Adult fiction (18+), 266 pages Genre: Murder Mystery Publisher: Acorn Book Services Release date: February 9, 2014 Format available for review: Audible download, ebook (mobi, epub, PDF) Tour dates: March 28 to June 24, 2022 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!
"Five Stars. A Wedding and a Killing has lots of action, suspense, murders, mysteries and humor." - Review by Rhonda Laney, readalot "There is actually a mystery within a mystery in Carr's new book. It's a tangled, twisting adventure that adds more dead bodies along the way. Carr's characters are lively, her plots complex, there is always just enough humor to set a lighter tone." - Review by Allene Reynolds, Mystery and Me  CLICK ON BOOK COVER TO LEARN MORE
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Book Title: A Wedding and a Killing by Lauren Carr Series: A Mac Faraday Mystery (Volume 8) Category: Adult fiction (18+), 275 pages Genre: Murder Mystery Publisher: Acorn Book Services Release date: September 13, 2014 Format available for review: Audible download, ebook (mobi, epub, PDF) Tour dates: March 28 to June 24, 2022 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!
"Three Days to Forever is a fast-paced thriller that solidifies Carr's standing as a major force in American fiction." - review by David Kinchen, HuntingtonNews.net "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... Three Days to Forever has to be, in my opinion, the best of her best! Get it!" - review by Glenda Bixler, Book Readers Heaven  CLICK ON BOOK COVER TO LEARN MORE
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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 Format available for review: Audible download, ebook (mobi, epub, PDF) Tour dates: March 28 to June 24, 2022 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!
"There's lots of drama, crimes, murder, and laughter that surrounds the Diablo Ball. As usual, Gnarly is in the middle of everything. Hated to have to keep putting this down. I loved reading Open Season for Murder." - review by Rhonda Laney, readalot "Mac Faraday does it again! I loved every minute!" - 5-star review by Texanne  CLICK ON BOOK COVER TO LEARN MORE
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Book Title: Open Season for Murder by Lauren Carr Series: A Mac Faraday Mystery (Volume 10) Category: Adult fiction (18+), 318 pages Genre: Murder Mystery Publisher: Acorn Book Services Release date: June 1, 2015 Format available for review: Audible download, ebook (mobi, epub, PDF) Tour dates: March 28 to June 24, 2022 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!
"The story moves at a rapid pace and has a bit of everything - romance, humor, and suspense with several other murders after the body is discovered. A few surprises along with the tension both at home and in New York. Carr does an excellent job of developing her characters and providing backstory while maintaining a quick pace. Well worth the sleep I gave up to get to the end." - review by Christa Nardi, Christa Reads and Writes. "'Cancelled Vows is loaded with twists and turns and red herrings that will leave you guessing all the while you are flipping pages to find out what happens next. Take the phone off the hook and make yourself a big bowl of popcorn because once you get started you will not want to put this book down until you actually finish. This is a great murder mystery that is going to keep you guessing. I look forward to the next adventure." - review by Vic's Media Room.  CLICK ON BOOK COVER TO LEARN MORE
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Book Title: Cancelled Vows by Lauren Carr Series: A Mac Faraday Mystery (Volume 11) Category: Adult fiction (18+), 320 pages Genre: Murder Mystery Publisher: Acorn Book Services Release date: January 28, 2016 Format available for review: Audible download, ebook (mobi, epub, PDF) Tour dates: March 28 to June 24, 2022 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!
"OMG! Carr is over the top and giving us an easy "10" with her latest, Candidate for Murder!...Don't just sit there thinking that this might be the book to try for Lauren Carr! I'm telling you right now it's a must-read for daring, adventure, crime-busting, high-level government criminal elimination." - reviewer by Glenda Bixler, Book Readers Heaven "OMG!!! The best Mac Faraday...yet. 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  CLICK BOOK COVER TO LEARN MORE
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Book Title: Candidate for Murder by Lauren Carr Series: A Mac Faraday Mystery (Volume 12) Category: Adult fiction (18+), 410 pages Genre: Murder Mystery Publisher: Acorn Book Services Release date: June 16, 2016 Format available for review: Audible download, ebook (mobi, epub, PDF) Tour dates: March 28 to June 24, 2022 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!
"With her usual panache, Lauren Carr blends the grittiness of murder(s) with a good deal of humor, the latter revolving largely around Gnarly and David's Belgian shepherd, Storm, who would much rather be couch potato-ing than anything involving exertion." - review by Lelia Taylor, Buried Under Books Lauren Carr is one of the best authors I know who is able to combine humor and drama in one captivating and easy-listen story. Yes, you can listen to this one, narrated by Mike Alger. Mr. Alger has read several of Mac's series, so he has the voices down, along with the variations and the tone." - review by Merry Citarella, Mystery Suspense Reviews  CLICK BOOK COVER TO LEARN MORE
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Book Title: Crimes Past by Lauren Carr Series: A Mac Faraday Mystery (Volume 13) Category: Adult fiction (18+), 245 pages Genre: Murder Mystery Publisher: Acorn Book Services Release date: October 16, 2018 Format available for review: Audible download, ebook (mobi, epub, PDF) Tour dates: March 28 to June 24, 2022 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! 
Meet the Author:
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—over twenty-five 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, 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 ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ pinterest ~ bookbub ~ goodreads
Tour Schedule:
March 28 -Mystery Review Crew - book series spotlight / guest post / giveaway March 28 –Cover Lover Book Review – book series spotlight / giveaway March 29 –Olio by Marilyn – book review of IT’S MURDER, MY SON / giveaway March 29 - My Journey Back - book spotlight / book excerpt March 29 - Rockin' Book Reviews - book review of SHADOW OF MURDER / guest post / giveaway March 30 –Literary Flits – book review of SHADOW OF MURDER / giveaway Mar 30 -Olio by Marilyn – book review of SHADOW OF MURDER / giveaway Mar 30 -Olio by Marilyn – book spotlight of SHADOW OF MURDER / author interview / giveaway March 31 – My Reading Journeys – book review of SHADOW OF MURDER / giveaway April 1 – Kam's Place – book spotlight of SHADOW OF MURDER April 4 – Kam's Place – book spotlight of IT’S MURDER, MY SON April 4 – Rockin' Book Reviews - audiobook review of IT'S MURDER, MY SON / giveaway April 5 –Literary Flits – book review of SHADES OF MURDER / giveaway April 6 –Leels Loves Books – book review of SHADOW OF MURDER / giveaway April 7 – Kam's Place – book spotlight of OLD LOVES DIE HARD, SHADES OF MURDER, BLAST FROM THE PAST April 7 – Rockin' Book Reviews - audiobook review of OLD LOVES DIE HARD / giveaway April 8 –Nighttime Reading Center – audiobook review of SHADES OF MURDER / giveaway April 11 –Kam's Place – book spotlight of THE MURDERS AT ASTAIRE CASTLE, THE LADY WHO CRIED MURDER, TWELVE TO MURDER April 12 – Book Corner News and Reviews - book series spotlight / giveaway April 13 –Rockin' Book Reviews - audiobook review of SHADES OF MURDER / giveaway April 14 – My Reading Journeys – book review of TWELVE TO MURDER / giveaway April 15 - Gina Rae Mitchell - book review of IT'S MURDER, MY SON / giveaway April 15 – Kam's Place – book spotlight of A WEDDING AND A KILLING, OPEN SEASON FOR MURDER April 19 – Rockin' Book Reviews - audiobook review of BLAST FROM THE PASST / giveaway April 19 – Library of Clean Reads – book review of SHADOW OF MURDER / giveaway April 20 –Bound 4 Escape – book review of OLD LOVES DIE HARD / giveaway April 20 - Novels Alive - book review of IT'S MURDER, MY SON / giveaway April 21 –My Reading Journeys – book review of A WEDDING AND A KILLING / giveaway April 21 - Rockin' Book Reviews - book review of THE MURDERS AT ASTAIRE CASTLE / giveaway April 22 –Book Corner News and Reviews - book review of SHADOW OF MURDER / guest post / giveaway April 25 - Novels Alive - book review of OLD LOVES DIE HARD / giveaway April 26 –Literary Flits – book review of THE MURDERS AT ASTAIRE CASTLE / giveaway April 27 - Rockin' Book Reviews - audiobook review of THE LADY WHO CRIED MURDER / giveaway April 28 - Novels Alive - book review of SHADES OF MURDER / giveaway April 29 –Nighttime Reading Center – audiobook review of THE LADY WHO CRIED MURDER / giveaway April 29 - Gina Rae Mitchell - audiobook review of OLD LOVES DIE HARD/ giveaway April 29 - Books for Books - audiobook review of OLD LOVES DIE HARD May 2 - My Fictional Oasis - audiobook review of OLD LOVES DIE HARD / giveaway May 3 - Books for Books - audiobook review of SHADES OF MURDER May 4 - Kam's Place – book spotlight of THREE DAYS TO FOREVER May 4 - Literary Flits – book review of TWELVE TO MURDER / giveaway May 5 –Kam's Place – book spotlight of CANCELLED VOWS May 5 - Novels Alive - book review of BLAST FROM THE PAST / giveaway May 6 - My Fictional Oasis - audiobook review of SHADES OF MURDER / giveaway May 6 –Kam's Place – book spotlight of CANDIDATE FOR MURDER and CRIMES PAST May 9 –Splashes of Joy – audiobook review of OLD LOVES DIE HARD / giveaway May 9 - Books for Books - audiobook review of TWELVE TO MURDER May 10 –Celticlady's Reviews – book series spotlight / giveaway May 10 - Novels Alive - book review of MURDERS AT ASTAIRE CASTLE / giveaway May 11 –Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of THE MURDERS AT ASTAIRE CASTLE / giveaway May 11 - My Fictional Oasis - audiobook review of THE LADY WHO CRIED MURDER / giveaway May 12 - Rockin' Book Reviews - audiobook review of TWELVE TO MURDER / giveaway May 16- Blooming with Books - audiobook review of OLD LOVES DIE HARD / giveaway May 16 - Novels Alive - book review of THE LADY WHO CRIED MURDER / giveaway May 16 – Hall Ways Blog - audiobook spotlight of SHADOW OF MURDER / giveaway May 16 - Books for Books - audiobook review of A WEDDING AND A KILLING May 17 –Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of A WEDDING AND A KILLING / giveaway May 18 - My Fictional Oasis - audiobook review of A WEDDING AND KILLING / giveaway May 19 –Deborah-Zenha Adams – book series spotlight / author interview / giveaway May 20 –Nighttime Reading Center – audiobook review of A WEDDING AND A KILLING / giveaway May 20 –Bound 4 Escape – book review of BLAST FROM THE PAST / giveaway May 23 - Library of Clean Reads – book review of OLD LOVES DIE HARD / giveaway May 23 – Rockin' Book Reviews - book review of A WEDDING AND A KILLING / giveaway May 23 - Books for Books - audiobook review of OPEN SEASON FOR MURDER May 24 –Mostly Mystery Reviews – book spotlight of IT’S MURDER, MY SON / guest post / giveaway May 24 - Novels Alive - book review of TWELVE TO MURDER / giveaway May 25 –Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of SHADOW OF MURDER / giveaway May 25 - My Fictional Oasis - audiobook review of THREE DAYS TO FOREVER / giveaway May 27 –Bound 4 Escape – book review of THE LADY WHO CRIED MURDER / giveaway May 27 - Books for Books - audiobook review of CANCELLED VOWS May 31 –Jazzy Book Reviews - book series spotlight / guest post / giveaway June 1 –fundinmental – book review of SHADOW OF MURDER / giveaway June 1 - Books for Books - audiobook review of CANDIDATE FOR MURDER June 2 –Mostly Mystery Reviews – book review of SHADOW OF MURDER June 3 – Rockin' Book Reviews - audiobook review of OPEN SEASON FOR MURDER / giveaway June 3 - My Fictional Oasis - audiobook review of CANCELLED VOWS / giveaway June 6 –Bound 4 Escape – book review of TWELVE TO MURDER / giveaway June 6 - Novels Alive - book review of A WEDDING AND A KILLING / giveaway June 6 - Blooming with Books - audiobook review of THREE DAYS TO FOREVER / giveaway June 6 - Books for Books - audiobook review of CRIMES PAST June 7 – Splashes of Joy – audiobook review of SHADES OF MURDER / giveaway June 7 - Novels Alive - book review of THREE DAYS TO FOREVER / giveaway June 8 –The Page Ladies – audiobook review of SHADOW OF MURDER / giveaway June 9 - Bound 4 Escape – book review of A WEDDING AND A KILLING / giveaway June 9 - Amy's Booket List - audiobook review of SHADOW OF MURDER / giveaway June 10 –Nighttime Reading Center – audiobook review of SHADOW OF MURDER / giveaway June 10 - Books for Books - audiobook review of SHADOW OF MURDER June 13 - Rockin' Book Reviews - book review of CANDIDATE FOR MURDER / giveaway June 14 – Bound 4 Escape – book review of OPEN SEASON FOR MURDER / giveaway June 14 - Novels Alive - book review of OPEN SEASON FOR MURDER / giveaway June 15 –Bound 4 Escape – book review of SHADOW OF MURDER / giveaway June 16–Literary Flits – book review of THREE DAYS TO FOREVER / giveaway June 17 - Novels Alive - book review of CANCELLED VOWS / giveaway June 20 –Splashes of Joy – audiobook review of SHADOW OF MURDER / giveaway June 21 - Novels Alive - book review of CANDIDATE FOR MURDER / giveaway June 22 - Gina Rae Mitchell - audiobook review of SHADOW OF MURDER / guest post / giveaway June 23 - Novels Alive - book review of CRIMES PAST / giveaway June 23 - Blooming with Books - audiobook review of SHADOW OF MURDER / giveaway June 24 – Adventurous Jessy – book review of SHADOW OF MURDER / giveaway June 24 - Rockin' Book Reviews - book review of CRIMES PAST / giveaway June 24 - Novels Alive - book review of SHADOW OF MURDER / giveaway June 24 - Novels Alive - book spotlight of SHADOW OF MURDER / giveaway TBD - My Fictional Oasis - audiobook review of SHADOW OF MURDER / giveaway
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Join us for this tour from Sep 21 to Oct 16, 2020!
Book Details: Book Title: Killer Deadline (A Nikki Bryant Cozy Mystery) by Lauren Carr Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 232 pages Genre: Mystery/Cozy Mystery Publisher: Acorn Book Services Release date: April 23, 2020 Audiobook release date: August 5, 2020 Format available for review: audible download, mobi, epub, PDF Tour dates: Sep 21 to Oct 16, 2020 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." - 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. 
Meet the Author:
Lauren Carr is the international best-selling author of the Mac Faraday, Lovers in Crime, Chris Matheson Cold Case, and Thorny Rose Mysteries—over twenty-five titles across three fast-paced mystery series filled with twists and turns! Killer Deadline marks Lauren's first venture into mystery's purely cozy sub-genre with a female protagonist. Book reviewers and readers alike rave about how Lauren Carr’s seamlessly crosses genres to include mystery, suspense, crime fiction, police procedurals, romance, and humor. A popular speaker, Lauren is also the owner of Acorn Book Service, the umbrella under which falls iRead Book Tours. She lives with her husband and two spoiled rotten German Shepherds on a mountain in Harpers Ferry, WV. Connect with the author: Website ~ Twitter ~ Facebook ~ Instagram ~ Pinterest ~ Bookbub
Tour Schedule:
Sep 21 –Locks, Hooks and Books – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Sep 22 – Books, Tea, Healthy Me – audiobook review / giveaway Sep 22 - Books, Tea, Healthy Me - book spotlight / author interview Sep 23 –seasons of opportunities – audiobook review Sep 23 -Rockin' Book Reviews – audiobook review / guest post / giveaway Sep 23 -A Page Before Bedtime –book review / giveaway Sep 24 –I'm All About Books – book spotlight / giveaway Sep 25 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Sep 28 –Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / giveaway Sep 29 –Viviana MacKade – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Sep 29 -Blooming with Books – audiobook review / giveaway Sep 30 - Cover Lover Book Review - audiobook review / giveaway Oct 1 – The Book View – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Oct 2 –My Journey Back – audiobook review / giveaway Oct 2 - Splashes of Joy - audiobook review / giveaway Oct 5 –eBook Addicts – audiobook review Oct 5 -Pen Possessed – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 6 –fundinmental – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 6 -Bound 4 Escape – audiobook review / giveaway Oct 7 –Library of Clean Reads – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 7 - Buried Under Books - audiobook review / giveaway Oct 8 –Mystery Suspense Reviews – audiobook review / author interview / giveaway Oct 8 - Pine Enshrined Reviews - audiobook review / guest post / giveaway Oct 9 –Hall Ways Blog – audiobook review / giveaway Oct 9 - Lisa's Reading - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Oct 12 - Amy's Booket List - audiobook review / giveaway Oct 12 –Deborah-Zenha Adams – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Oct 13 –jea reads/instagram – book review Oct 13 - Book Lover in Florida - book review / giveaway Oct 13 - Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / giveaway Oct 14 – Christa Reads and Writes – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Oct 14 - Why I Can't Stop Reading- audiobook review Oct 15 – My Reading Journeys – audiobook review / giveaway
Enter the Giveaway:
Join us for this tour from Aug 31 to Oct 9, 2020!
Book Details: Book Title: Candidate for Murder by Lauren Carr Series: A Mac Faraday Mystery (Volume 12) Category: Adult fiction, 464 pages Genre: Murder Mystery / Political Satire Publisher: Acorn Book Services Release date: June 9, 2016 Format available for review: Print (USA only). Audible download, ebook (mobi, epub, PDF) Tour dates: Aug 31to Oct 9, 2020 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!
"It is an amusing look at politics and media today. Appropriate to see how the Deep Creek mayoral election relates to current events. Dissatisfaction with politicians on many levels often leave us looking for extreme change. It may leave you thoughtful. It may leave you writing Gnarly's name in as your preferred candidate in the next election." Reviewer: Merry Citarella, Jaquo.com
"Hilarious, mysterious and full of adventure, Gnarly and his human friends will have you on the edge of your seat unable to put your book down. Candidate for Murder is well written, played out and a story that you have just never heard before. I enjoyed every moment reading this book!" Reviewer: Working Mommy Journal
Book Description:
It’s election time in Spencer, Maryland, and the race for mayor is not a pretty one. In recent years, the small resort town has become divided between the year-round residents who enjoy their rural way of life and the city dwellers who are moving into mansions, taking over the town council, and proceeding to turn Deep Creek Lake into a closed-gate community—complete with a host of regulations for everything from speed limits to clotheslines. When the political parties force-feed two unsavory mayoral nominees to the town’s residents, David O’Callaghan, the chief of police, decides to make a statement—by nominating Gnarly, Mac Faraday’s German shepherd, to run for mayor of Spencer! What starts out as a joke turns into a disaster when overnight, Gnarly becomes the front-runner, and his political opponents proceed to dig into the canine’s past. When one of the mayoral candidates ends up dead, it becomes apparent that slinging mud is not enough for someone with a stake in this election. With murder on the ballot, Mac Faraday and the gang—including old friends from past cases—dive in to clear Gnarly’s name, catch a killer, and save Spencer!
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"Lauren's dialogue is brisk, her setting beautiful and the addition of Gnarly is very clever...It's Murder, My Son is a delightful read and I look forward to more of Carr's Mac Faraday mysteries." --Connie Gregory, Connie's Reviews
"I couldn't put this book down! Lauren Carr develops the characters and weaves the details of the murder investigation into a complex storyline that keeps the reader relentlessly turning pages. She is skilled at teasing you into reading more. I finished the last page still wanting to read more!" -- Kelly Carpenter, Kelly's Lucky You "No disrespect to Mac Faraday, Archie Monday, David O'Callaghan, Travis Turner or any of the multitude of good, bad and ugly characters populating Lauren Carr's It's Murder, My Son; but to me the most interesting character in the book is a lovable, mischievous, sneaky German shepherd named Gnarly." - David M. Kinchen, Huntington News 
Book Details:
Book Title: It's Murder, My Son by Lauren Carr Series: A Mac Faraday Mystery (Volume 1) Category: Adult fiction (18+), 288 pages Genre: Murder Mystery Publisher: Acorn Book Services Release date: June 23, 2010 Format available for review: Audible download, ebook (mobi, epub, PDF) Tour dates: Aug 31 to Oct 9, 2020 Content Rating: PG-13 - (Lauren Carr's books are murder mysteries, so there are murders involved. Occasionally, a murder will happen on stage. There is sexual content, but always behind closed doors. Some mild swearing (a hell or a damn few and far between). No F-bombs!
Book Description:
What started out as the worst day of Mac Faraday’s life would end up being a new beginning. After a messy divorce hearing, the last person that Mac wanted to see was another lawyer. Yet, this lawyer wore the expression of a child bursting to tell his secret. This confidence would reveal Mac as heir to undreamed of fortunes, and lead him to the birthplace of America’s Queen of Mystery and an investigation that will unfold like one of her famous mystery novels. Soon after she moves to Deep Creek Lake, Maryland, Katrina Singleton learns that life in an exclusive community is not all good. For some unknown reason, a strange man calling himself “Pay Back” begins stalking her. When Katrina is found strangled all evidence points to her terrorist, who is nowhere to be found. Three months later, the file on her murder is still open when Mac Faraday, sole heir to his unknown birth mother’s home and fortune, moves into the estate next door. Little does he know as he drives up to Spencer Manor that he is driving into a closed gate community that is hiding more suspicious deaths than his DC workload as a homicide detective. With the help of his late mother’s journal, this retired cop puts all his detective skills to work to pick up where the local investigators have left off to follow the clues to Katrina’s executor. 
Meet the Author:
Lauren Carr is the international best-selling author of the Mac Faraday, Lovers in Crime, Chris Matheson Cold Case, Thorny Rose Mysteries, and the Nikki Bryant Cozy Mysteries—close to thirty titles across five fast-paced mystery series filled with twists and turns! Book reviewers and readers alike rave about how Lauren Carr’s seamlessly crosses genres to include mystery, suspense, crime fiction, police procedurals, romance, and humor. A popular speaker, Lauren is also the owner of Acorn Book Service, the umbrella under which falls iRead Book Tours. She lives with her husband and two spoiled rotten German Shepherds (including the nephew of the late-great Gnarly! (pictured above)) on a mountain in Harpers Ferry, WV. Connect with the author: Website ~ Twitter ~ Facebook ~ Instagram ~ Pinterest ~ Goodreads
TOUR SCHEDULE:
Sep 1 –Dab of Darkness Audiobook Reviews – audiobook review of Candidate for Murder / giveaway Sep 2 – Books for Books – book review of It’s Murder, My Son Sep 2 - Blooming with Books - book spotlight of Candidate for Murder / giveaway Sep 3 – Bound 4 Escape – book review of It’s Murder, My Son / giveaway Sep 4 – Rockin' Book Reviews – audiobook review of Candidate for Murder / giveaway Sep 7 –Book Corner News and Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Sep 8 – Christa Reads and Writes – book review of It’s Murder, My Son / giveaway Sep 8 - My Reading Journeys - audiobook review of It's Murder, My Son / giveaway Sep 9 –My Fictional Oasis – book review of Candidate for Murder Sep 11 –Nighttime Reading Center – series spotlight / guest post / giveaway Sep 11 –fundinmental – book spotlight / giveaway Sep 14 –Literary Flits – book review of It’s Murder, My Son / giveaway Sep 15 –Jazzy Book Reviews – book review of Candidate for Murder / giveaway Sep 16 –Books for Books – book spotlight Sep 17 –Rockin' Book Reviews – audiobook review of It's Murder, My Son / guest post / giveaway Sep 18 –My Journey Back - audiobook review of It's Murder, My Son / giveaway Sep 21 –My Journey Back - audiobook review of Candidate for Murder / giveaway Sep 22 –Mystery Suspense Reviews – audiobook review of Candidate for Murder Sep 22 - Mystery Suspense Reviews - book spotlight / author interview Sep 23 –Books and Zebras @jypsylynn – book review of Candidate for Murder Sep 24 –Bound 4 Escape – audiobook review of Candidate for Murder / giveaway Sep 25 –Buried Under Books - audiobook review of Candidate for Murder / giveaway Sep 28 –StoreyBook Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway Sep 29 –Sefina Hawke's Books – book spotlight Sep 30 –Locks, Hooks and Books – audiobook review of Candidate for Murder / giveaway Sep 30 - Blooming with Books - audiobook review of It's Murder, My Son / giveaway Oct 1 –Christa Reads and Writes – book review of Candidate for Murder / giveaway Oct 1 - So Fine Print – book review of Candidate for Murder / giveaway Oct 2 –Adventurous Jessy – book review of It’s Murder, My Son / giveaway Oct 5 –Splashes of Joy – book review of It’s Murder, My Son / giveaway Oct 6 –Literary Flits – book review of Candidate for Murder / giveaway Oct 6 - Amy's Booket List - audiobook review of Candidate for Murder Oct 7 –Sylv.net – book spotlight Oct 7 - My Reading Journeys - audiobook review of Candidate for Murder / guest post / giveaway Oct 8 - Splashes of Joy – book review of Candidate for Murder / guest post / author interview / giveaway Oct 9 –Nighttime Reading Center – audiobook review of Candidate for Murder / giveaway Oct 9 -Adventurous Jessy – book review of Candidate for Murder / giveaway TBD – Confessions of the Perfect Mom – book review of Candidate for Murder / giveaway TBD – Confessions of the Perfect Mom – book review of It’s Murder, My Son / giveaway
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"Wow - this is one INCREDIBLE novel that I could not put down. It had me on the edge of my seat and I can honestly say that I never saw the end coming. It was full of suspense, action but also humour (done in a way that only Lauren can accomplish)." - 5-Star Review of THE NUTCRACKER CONSPIRACY by Working Mommy Journal
Join Us for This Audiobook Tour from June 8 to June 26, 2020!
Book Details: Book Title: The Nutcracker Conspiracy (A Thorny Rose Mystery #4) by Lauren Carr Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 388 pages Genre: Mystery Publisher: Acorn Book Services Release date: January 30, 2020 Format available for review: audible (download code), mobi, epub, PDF Tour dates: June 8 to Jun 26, 2020 Content Rating: PG-13 (Lauren Carr's books are murder mysteries, so there are murders involved. Occasionally, a murder will happen on stage. There is sexual content, but always behind closed doors. Some mild swearing (a hell or a damn few and far between). No F-bombs!
Book Description:
Three years ago, the nation gasped in horror when the President of the United States barely escaped an assassination attempt that left two dead—the vice president’s wife and the attempted assassin. Even after numerous investigations proved otherwise, conspiracy theorists argue that the assassin was acting on orders from the CIA, FBI, and every federal agency within a hundred miles of the capital. Aspiring Author Dean Conway is the last person Lieutenant Commander Murphy Thornton wants to spend his Saturday afternoon when they end up at the same wedding reception table. While their wives tend to bridesmaid duties, Murphy is trapped listening to Dean’s latest work-in-project—completing the manuscript of an investigative journalist who’d disappeared months earlier. “She was number twelve,” Dean says. “Twelve?” Murphy asks. “Twelve witnesses connected to or investigating The Nutcracker shooting have died either in an accident or suicide.” Two days later, Dean dies suddenly―but not before sending a text message to Murphy: “13” 
Meet the Author:
Lauren Carr is the international best-selling author of the Mac Faraday, Lovers in Crime, Chris Matheson Cold Case, the Thorny Rose, and now the Nikki Bryant Cozy Mysteries—almost thirty titles across five fast-paced mystery series filled with twists and turns! Book reviewers and readers alike rave about how Lauren Carr’s seamlessly crosses genres to include mystery, suspense, crime fiction, police procedurals, romance, and humor. A popular speaker, Lauren is also the owner of Acorn Book Service, the umbrella under which falls iRead Book Tours. She lives with her husband and two spoiled rotten German Shepherds on a mountain in Harpers Ferry, WV. Connect with the author: Website ~ Twitter ~ Facebook ~ Instagram ~ Books on Audible
Tour Schedule:
June 8 – She Just Loves Books – audiobook review / giveaway June 9 –Mystery Suspense Reviews – audiobook review / giveaway June 9 – Mystery Suspense Reviews – book spotlight / guest post June 10 –Rockin’ Book Reviews – audiobook review / guest post / giveaway June 10 -T's Stuff – audiobook review / guest post / giveaway June 11 –Sefina Hawke's Books – audiobook review June 11 - Bound 4 Escape – audiobook review / giveaway June 11 - Rosepoint Publishing - audiobook review June 12 –Splashes of Joy – book spotlight / guest post / author interview / giveaway June 12 -Nighttime Reading Center – book spotlight / giveaway June 12 - Locks, Hooks and Books – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway June 15 –Buried Under Books - audiobook review - giveaway June 16 – Dab of Darkness Audiobook Reviews – audiobook review /giveaway June 17 –Jazzy Book Reviews – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway June 17 - Blooming with Books - audiobook review / giveaway June 19 –Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / giveaway June 22 –Hall Ways Blog – audiobook review / giveaway June 23 –Books for Books – audiobook review June 24 –JBronder Book Reviews – audiobook review / guest post / giveaway June 25 – Thoughts in Progress – audiobook review / giveaway
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