Category: mystery/suspense

Book Review (and a Giveaway!): RSVP to Murder by Carol Pouliot

Book Review (and a Giveaway!): RSVP to Murder by Carol Pouliot

Posted November 11, 2023 / 3 Comments

RSVP TO MURDER by Carol Pouliot SERIES: The Blackwell and Watson Time-Travel Mysteries #4 GENRE: Time-Travel Mystery (Clean with mild language) PUBLISHER: Level Best Books RELEASE DATE: September 26, 2023 PAGES: 311 A new twist on the 1930s English country house mystery. Embarking on their most daring time-travel experiment to […]


First Line Friday (week 367): Expired Hope

First Line Friday (week 367): Expired Hope

Posted November 9, 2023 / 11 Comments

Happy Friday & welcome to the First Line Friday link-up! It’s time to grab the book nearest to you and leave a comment with the first line. Today I’m featuring the first line of Expired Hope by Megan Besing & Lisa Phillips! I’m so thrilled that both Lisa AND Megan […]



Guest Post (and a Giveaway!): Kristen Hogrefe Parnell & Hold Your Breath

Guest Post (and a Giveaway!): Kristen Hogrefe Parnell & Hold Your Breath

Posted November 6, 2023 / 21 Comments

Please join me in welcoming author Kristen Hogrefe Parnell to the blog today to share something she hopes we’ll take away from her new romantic suspense, Hold Your Breath! HOLD YOUR BREATH by Kristen Hogrefe Parnell SERIES: Crossroads Suspense #2 GENRE: Romantic Suspense (Christian) PUBLISHER: Mountain Brook Ink RELEASE DATE: […]


Book Review (and a Giveaway!): A Parfait Crime by Maya Corrigan

Book Review (and a Giveaway!): A Parfait Crime by Maya Corrigan

Posted November 4, 2023 / 8 Comments

A PARFAIT CRIME by Maya Corrigan SERIES: A Five-Ingredient Mystery #9 GENRE: Cozy Mystery (Clean) PUBLISHER: Kensington Cozies RELEASE DATE: October 24, 2023 PAGES: 253 A granddaughter-grandfather sleuthing duo take on a perplexing new case in the latest culinary cozy mystery, sure to appeal to fans of Diane Mott, Joanne […]


Guest Post (and a Giveaway!): Cathy McDavid & Mountain Storm Survival

Guest Post (and a Giveaway!): Cathy McDavid & Mountain Storm Survival

Posted November 3, 2023 / 12 Comments

Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Mountain Storm Survival by Cathy McDavid, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! I’m delighted to have Cathy on the blog today to talk about her book and share a favorite camping recipe! MOUNTAIN STORM SURVIVAL by Cathy McDavid GENRE: Romantic Suspense (Christian) PUBLISHER: […]


November 2023 New Releases

November 2023 New Releases

Posted November 2, 2023 / 3 Comments

Happy November! It finally feels like fall here in Atlanta (actually, more like winter but I’m not complaining), and we are entering my favorite time of year! Along with gorgeous fall colors, cooler weather, Thanksgiving, and the anticipation of Christmas, there are lots of FABULOUS books releasing this month! There […]


Author Interview (and a Giveaway!): Kari Trumbo & Deadly Yellowstone Secrets

Author Interview (and a Giveaway!): Kari Trumbo & Deadly Yellowstone Secrets

Posted November 1, 2023 / 16 Comments

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Deadly Yellowstone Secrets by Kari Trumbo, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! I’m delighted to have Kari on the blog today to chat about her new book! DEADLY YELLOWSTONE SECRETS by Kari Trumbo GENRE: Romantic Suspense (Christian) PUBLISHER: Love Inspired Suspense RELEASE DATE: October 24, […]


Book Review: Jane and the Final Mystery by Stephanie Barron

Book Review: Jane and the Final Mystery by Stephanie Barron

Posted October 28, 2023 / 3 Comments

JANE AND THE FINAL MYSTERY by Stephanie Barron SERIES: Being a Jane Austen Mystery #15 GENRE: Historical Mystery/Austenesque (Clean) PUBLISHER: Soho Books RELEASE DATE: October 24, 2023 PAGES: 312 The final volume of the critically acclaimed mystery series featuring Jane Austen as amateur sleuth March 1817: As winter turns to […]


The Christy Award 2023 Finalists (and a Giveaway!)

The Christy Award 2023 Finalists (and a Giveaway!)

Posted October 27, 2023 / 8 Comments

Welcome to the Blog Blitz for The Christy Award Finalists 2023 organized by ECPA and hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! We extend our sincere and enthusiastic congratulations to The Christy Award 2023 Finalists & Winners (announced on November 16th)! YOU ARE INVITED The Christy Award Gala 2023 Via webcast November […]


Book Review: Turkey Trot Trouble by C.K. Fyfe

Book Review: Turkey Trot Trouble by C.K. Fyfe

Posted October 26, 2023 / 3 Comments

TURKEY TROT TROUBLE by C.K. Fyfe GENRE: Romantic Cozy Mystery Short Story (Clean) RELEASE DATE: October 11, 2023 PAGES: 44 Nothing good happens in the morning. Case in point: the Turkey Trot 5K Race. For a night owl like Kenzie, the idea of dragging her bones out of bed to […]


Book Review (and a Giveaway!): A Nutcracker Nightmare by Christina Romeril

Book Review (and a Giveaway!): A Nutcracker Nightmare by Christina Romeril

Posted October 26, 2023 / 14 Comments

A NUTCRACKER NIGHTMARE by Christina Romeril SERIES: Killer Chocolate Mysteries #2 GENRE: Cozy Mystery (Clean) PUBLISHER: Crooked Lane Books RELEASE DATE: October 17, 2023 PAGES: 302 Perfect for fans of Joanne Fluke and Laura Childs, when twin sisters Hanna and Alex help out at the local high school reunion, volunteering takes a […]



Guest Post (and a Giveaway!): Victoria Tait & Holly, Baubles and Murder

Guest Post (and a Giveaway!): Victoria Tait & Holly, Baubles and Murder

Posted October 24, 2023 / 2 Comments

Please join me in welcoming author Victoria Tait back to the blog to talk about Christmas decorations and her new British cozy mystery Holly, Baubles and Murder! HOLLY, BAUBLES AND MURDER by Victoria Tai SERIES: A Dotty Sayers Antique Mystery #8 GENRE: British Cozy Mystery (Clean) PUBLISHER: Kanga Press RELEASE […]


Top Ten Tuesday: Atmospheric Reads

Top Ten Tuesday: Atmospheric Reads

Posted October 24, 2023 / 15 Comments

Happy Tuesday! Today’s theme for Top Ten Tuesday (as coordinated by That Artsy Reader Girl) is about atmospheric reads. There are a couple of different definitions as far as what makes an atmospheric read but I chose to go with this one when picking the ten twelve fourteen books for […]


Book Review: Prevail by Linda K. Rodante

Book Review: Prevail by Linda K. Rodante

Posted October 23, 2023 / 4 Comments

PREVAIL by Linda K. Rodante SERIES: Spiritual Warfare Series #5 GENRE: Romantic Suspense (Christian) RELEASE DATE: September 26, 2023 PAGES: 126 Garrett’s job with the Coast Guard is high-paced and harrowing, but his social life resembles an ocean freighter stuck in the doldrums. With Christmas on the horizon, he’s trying […]


Book Review: Crime Scene Conspiracy by Jessica R. Patch

Book Review: Crime Scene Conspiracy by Jessica R. Patch

Posted October 23, 2023 / 2 Comments

CRIME SCENE CONSPIRACY by Jessica R. Patch SERIES: Texas Crime Scene Cleaners #1 GENRE: Romantic Suspense (Christian) PUBLISHER: Love Inspired Suspense RELEASE DATE: October 24, 2023 PAGES: 224 Too many mysterious deaths. Not enough clues. A string of staged deaths forces Texas Ranger Emily O’Connell on a covert mission to […]


Book Spotlight (and a Giveaway!): Running to You by Robin Patchen

Book Spotlight (and a Giveaway!): Running to You by Robin Patchen

Posted October 20, 2023 / 17 Comments

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for Running to You by Robin Patchen hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! Keep reading for an excerpt! RUNNING TO YOU by Robin Patchen SERIES: The Wright Heroes of Maine #1 GENRE: Romantic Suspense (Christian) PUBLISHER: JDO Publishing RELEASE DATE: October 17, 2023 PAGES: […]


First Line Friday (week 364): The Secrets Beneath

First Line Friday (week 364): The Secrets Beneath

Posted October 19, 2023 / 10 Comments

Happy Friday & welcome to the First Line Friday link-up! It’s time to grab the book nearest to you and leave a comment with the first line. Today I’m featuring the first line of The Secrets Beneath by Kimberley Woodhouse! I recently read & loved this book so I’m beyond […]


Author Interview (and a Giveaway!): C.C. Warrens & Crossroads

Author Interview (and a Giveaway!): C.C. Warrens & Crossroads

Posted October 19, 2023 / 16 Comments

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Crossroads by C.C. Warrens, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! I’m delighted to have C.C. on the blog today to chat about her new book! CROSSROADS by C.C. Warrens SERIES: A Holly Novel #5 GENRE: Suspense (Christian) RELEASE DATE: October 27, 2023 PAGES: 433 Run […]