Current Tours & Book News
If you're interested in hosting any of these tours, please let us know.
We'd love to have you on board!
We'd love to have you on board!
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
Enter the Giveaway:
4 Comments
Join us for this review tour from June 7 to June 18, 2021!
Book Details: Book Title: The Kiminee Dream: A Novel Author: Laura McHale Holland Category: Adult Fiction (18+ and older), 342 pages Genre: Literary fiction, magical realism Publisher: WORDforest Release date: April, 2020 Formats Available for review: print soft-back (USA and Canada), ebook (mobi for kindle, epub, pdf, Gifted Kindle) Tour dates: June 7 to June 18, 2021 Content Rating: PG-13 + M. A few scenes contain violence and sexual assault. These are not major aspects of the book and don't go into great detail, but these experiences have repercussions for some of the characters that they have to resolve.
Book Description:
A deeply poetic, riveting debut novel, The Kiminee Dream is a tale of Midwest charm and quirky characters, but with twists and turns that reveal a dark side you don't see coming. It's true that odd things happen in Kiminee, Illinois. Lilacs bloom in winter. Gravel glows golden on occasion. The river sings as it wends through town. But this is normal for the tight-knit folks who call Kiminee home. So when auburn-tufted Carly Mae Foley learns to read at age two and masters multiplication at age three, the denizens take it in stride and embrace her with pride. But all is not well in Carly Mae's family. And when a twister roars though, it decimates their home, along with their emotional bonds, as her mother's affair is exposed and her father goes missing. A determined grandmother, one-eared dog and generous benefactor come to the gifted child's aid, but not everyone is rooting for her, and when an appalling crime occurs, long-held animosities boil over. No one can say whether the good folks of Kiminee will pull closer together—or be torn apart. Influenced by folklore and magical realism, The Kiminee Dream is both hypnotic and endearing. If you like depth as well as whimsy, arresting twists, and details that stir your heart, you’ll love what is ultimately an eloquent exploration of acceptance and a tender tribute to the people of Illinois. Don’t delay. Experience this literary gem today.
Also Available for Review:
Book Details:
Book Title: Aunt Truly's Tales: Enchantment for Story Lovers Author: Laura McHale Holland Category: Adult Fiction (18+ and older), 100 pages Genre: Fantasy: short stories/folk and fairy tales Publisher: WORDforest Release date: June 5, 2021 Formats Available for review: ebook (mobi for kindle, epub, pdf, Gifted Kindle) Tour dates: June 7 to June 18, 2021 Content Rating: PG. These are all stories that could be shared with a teenager, probably even a 10 year old.
Book Description:
A dash of whimsy and a dose of wisdom for our times. If you like stories that call to mind a simpler era and words strung in lyrical ways, this collection will take you to a wondrous world where ordinary rules do not apply. Podcasts, blogs, movies, vlogs—people spin yarns in many ways. But nothing dazzles like a story told in person. In the right teller's hands, a simple narrative has unfathomable power. Such is the case with Aunt Truly, a spellbinding character in Laura McHale Holland's novel The Kiminee Dream. She is old, but no one knows her age; she travels, but where she goes is a mystery. One thing is certain: she collects stories. The ten tales in this book present traditional and original stories Aunt Truly might tell you if you happened by her home, Windy Wood, where snow falls from November through April, and reality is open to interpretation. In her tales, you'll meet a determined frog, clever seamstress, wise handyman, stolen wife and more unlikely heroes who face daunting trials. Some succeed; others do not. In the process, they are all transformed. 
Meet the Author:
As a child, Laura McHale Holland loved the musicality of language and often recalled, verbatim, conversations she heard. A lost soul in her teens and early twenties, she righted herself in her mid-twenties and discovered a deep love of the creative process. In her work, she often finds hope in unlikely places. Laura writes stories true and untrue in multiple forms from flash fiction to novels, memoirs to short plays. Her coming of age memoir, Resilient Ruin, won a National Indie Excellence Award for new adult nonfiction. Prior award-winning books include Reversible Skirt, a childhood memoir, and Sisters Born, Sisters Found, an anthology on sisterhood. Her stories have appeared in several anthologies, including The Best of Every Day Fiction Three and Wisdom Has a Voice. Two of her short plays were produced recently in Northern California; two others received staged readings. The Kiminee Dream is Laura's first novel. To connect with her, please visit her website. connect with author: website ~ twitter ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ goodreads
Tour Schedule:
June 7 –Olio by Marilyn – book review of The Kiminee Dream / giveaway June 7 –Olio by Marilyn – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway June 8 –Cheryl's Book Nook – book review of The Kiminee Dream / giveaway June 8 - @twilight_reader – book review of The Kiminee Dream June 9- Sefina Hawke’s Books – book review of The Kiminee Dream June 10 -Welcome To MLM Opinion’s Reviews – book review of The Kiminee Dream June 10 -Literary Flits – book review of The Kiminee Dream / giveaway June 10 – Welcome To MLM Opinion’s Reviews – book review of Aunt Truly’s Tales June 10 -World of My Imagination – book review of The Kiminee Dream / guest post / giveaway June 11 – The Avid Reader – book review of The Kiminee Dream / author interview / giveaway June 11 -@twilight_reader – book review of Aunt Truly’s Tales June 14 –Books for Books – book review of The Kiminee Dream June 14 -Sefina Hawke’s Books – book review of Aunt Truly’s Tales June 15 –Books for Books – book review of Aunt Truly’s Tales June 16 –Peaceful Pastime – book review of The Kiminee Dream June 16 - Splashes of Joy – book review of The Kiminee Dream / author interview / giveaway June 16 – Peaceful Pastime – book review of Aunt Truly’s Tales June 16 –Bigreadersite – book review of The Kiminee Dream / giveaway June 17-Splashes of Joy – book review of Aunt Truly’s Tales / giveaway June 17 –Bigreadersite – book review of Aunt Truly’s Tales / giveaway June 17 -Gina Rae Mitchell – book review of The Kiminee Dream / giveaway June 17 -World of My Imagination – book review of Aunt Truly’s Tales / giveaway June 17 –Rockin' Book Reviews – book review of Aunt Truly's Tales / giveaway June 18 – Rockin' Book Reviews – book review of The Kiminee Dream / guest post / giveaway June 18 – Kymiee Tries to Read – book review of The Kiminee Dream / guest post June 18 -Gina Rae Mitchell – book review of Aunt Truly’s Tales / giveaway
Enter the Giveaway:
|
* Acorn Book Services/iRead Book Tours is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Currently on Tour:
Giveaways:
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
May 2023
Categories
All
|
RSS Feed