Mystery at an Irish Wedding by L.C. Winters | Book Tour with Guest Post, Excerpt, & Giveaway

 

Mystery at an Irish Wedding: Half Moon Bay Mysteries by L.C. Winters

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Mystery at an Irish Wedding: Half Moon Bay Mysteries

Cozy Mystery

1st in Series

Setting - Ireland

Independently Published (January 13, 2025)

Print length: ‎ 378 pages

Digital ASIN: ‎ B0DT1CVWLM

"Wedding dresses, ex-fiancés, and a whole lot of murder — just another day in Half Moon Bay"

Therapist Clementine Moriarty thought her return to the whimsical seaside town of Half Moon Bay, nestled in cozy Donegal - would be a chance to reconnect with her roots, spend time at her parents' charming little seaside art gallery and heal from heartbreak. But her homecoming is anything but peaceful when she stumbles upon an unwelcome surprise — her ex-fiancé, Greg, is getting married to her best friend, Charlotte, on the very beach where Clementine was supposed to say "I do."

Through a series of unexpected twists and turns, what starts as a personal nightmare soon spirals into an intriguing mystery. An anonymous email had lured Clementine back home, but who sent it and why? As the wedding unfolds, tensions simmer, secrets surface, and Half Moon Bay’s picturesque façade begins to crack. When someone turns up dead with a series of baffling clues and puzzles, Clementine finds herself the role of unlikely detective as she becomes the prime suspect.

With the help of a heartwarming, blue-haired artist and her sharp intuition, Clementine must navigate a maze of jealous exes, local gossip, and buried betrayals to uncover the truth amid the charming and Whimsical backdrop of Donegal. But in a village where everyone has something to hide, will this quirky crime-solving team be able to unmask the killer before it's too late?

Perfect for fans of small-town mysteries, vibrant characters, clever clues, and a touch of romance, Murder at an Irish Wedding will keep you guessing until the final page.

 

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Seams Like the Perfect Crime by Lois Winston | Book Tour with Guest Post and Giveaway

 

Seams Like the Perfect Crime (An Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery) by Lois Winston

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Seams Like the Perfect Crime (An Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery)

Cozy Mystery

14th in the Series

Setting - New Jersey

Independently Published (February 4, 2025)

Print length ‏ : ‎ 285 pages

Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DNRBGVSQ

 

When staffing shortages continue to hamper the Union County homicide squad, Detective Sam Spader once again turns to his secret weapon, reluctant amateur sleuth Anastasia Pollack. How can she and husband Zack Barnes refuse when the victim is their new neighbor?

Revolutionary War reenactor Barry Sumner had the odd habit of spending hours mowing a small patch of packed dirt and weeds until his mower ran out of gas. He’d then guzzle beer on his front porch until he passed out. That’s where Anastasia’s son Nick discovers his body three days after the victim and his family moved into the newly built mini-McMansion across the street.

After a melee breaks out at the viewing, Spader zeroes in on the widow as his prime suspect. However, Anastasia has her doubts. There are other possible suspects, including a woman who’d had an affair with the victim, his ex-wife, the man overseeing the widow’s trust fund, a drug dealer, and the reenactors who were blackmailing the widow and victim.

When another reenactor is murdered, Spader suspects they’re dealing with a serial killer, but Anastasia wonders if the killer is attempting to misdirect the investigation. As she narrows down the suspects, will she jeopardize her own life to learn the truth?

Craft projects included.

 

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Seffi Wardwell Mysteries by Rebecca M. Douglass | Book Tour with Guest Post and Giveaway

 

A Coastal Corpse

and

Washed Up With the Tide

(Seffi Wardwell Mysteries)

by Rebecca Douglass

About the Seffi Wardwell Mysteries

 

A Coastal Corpse (Seffi Wardwell Mysteries)

Cozy Mystery

1st in Series

Setting - Maine

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently Published (August 31, 2023)

Paperback ‏ : ‎ 298 pages

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8854581851

Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CGN9Z7ZD

 

Just what the doctor ordered: fresh salt air, a garden to tend…

and a fresh corpse behind the dahlias?

Retired science teacher Seffi Wardwell has moved to coastal Maine looking for peace, fresh air, and an accepting community. So far, she’s enjoying the sea air.

When a corpse turns up in Seffi’s flower garden, she can’t help asking questions about the victim and his death. Police officer Miah Cox doesn’t want her assistance, but Seffi’s curiosity is what made her a scientist.

The more she learns about the dead man’s background, the more she wants to know. Estranged from his wealthy family, and a village pariah for something that happened years before, the dead man had plenty of enemies. At least one wanted to make him disappear forever, and they’re all eager to see this case wrapped up and forget about him.

The way Seffi sees it, somebody has to care about him, and as a fellow outsider, she’s it. But all of her poking around is stirring up trouble in the village. It’s up to Seffi and Miah to figure out whodunit before they strike again, and before the locals decide the handiest scapegoat is Seffi herself.

 

Washed Up With the Tide (Seffi Wardwell Mysteries)

Cozy Mystery

2nd in Series

Setting - Maine

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently Published (November 18, 2024)

Print length ‏ : ‎ 270 pages

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DJPTJ7PM

 

Beautiful weather, bountiful baked goods, and… bodies on the beach?

Seffi’s pleasure in her long walks among the fall colors is more than a little marred when she encounters cantankerous fisherman Bob Hughes washed up on the shore — sodden, entangled in a net, and very definitely dead. Did the man drink too much and fall overboard in an unfortunate accident? Or was his death something more sinister? With an estranged wife, enemies in the fishing fleet, and ticked-off deckhands, there are plenty of people around Smelt Point who aren’t sorry he’s dead. But did any of them actually kill him? The scuttlebutt at the bakery raises more questions than it answers, and to top it off the fishermen gathering there have eaten Seffi’s favorite treats.

Once again Seffi needs all her reasoning and gossip-gathering talents to help village policeman Miah Cox get to the bottom of the mystery. But will Miah’s own secret tear the village apart?

 

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In The Event of Murder by Cynthia Kuhn | Book Tour with Interview and Giveaway

 

In the Event of Murder (A Starlit Bookshop Mystery) by Cynthia Kuhn

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In the Event of Murder (A Starlit Bookshop Mystery)

Cozy Mystery

2nd in Series

Setting - Colorado

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Crooked Lane Books (August 20, 2024)

Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 304 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1639100709

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1639100705

Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09LH4F684

 

It’s the star-studded event of the season in Silvercrest, Colorado — but some of the guests might not make it to the last dance alive, in the second charming installment of the Starlit Bookshop mysteries from Agatha Award-winning author Cynthia Kuhn.

Nestled on the banks of a breathtaking Rocky Mountain river and dotted with delightful boutiques and galleries, Silvercrest, Colorado is a book lover’s paradise. Bookseller and literary event planner Emma Starrs is looking forward to attending the annual Silvercrest Library Gala, a glamorous evening with celebrities including the legendary Whitney Willton, currently on the hit crime show Chasers, and her niece, party-planner-to-the-stars Lyra Willton. Gala Week is full of exciting activities honoring both page and screen, and library board president Tabitha Baxter is basking in the glow of her successful launch — until Lyra is found dead.

With the gala only days away, the board asks Emma for help, despite Tabitha — her longstanding nemesis — bristling over the choice. Emma agrees, even though she is already in charge of a classic mystery panel at her family’s bookstore, Starlit Books, which turns out to have its own challenges. Meanwhile, Whitney, who is aware of Emma’s sleuthing skills, begs her to find the killer. The case grows more complex with the disappearance of several priceless objects, an attack on one of the attending celebrities, and other predicaments. Emma searches for clues while handling every unexpected twist and turn leading up to the extravagant affair. But when the guests step onto the red carpet, a killer still lurks in the shadows — and murder just might become the main event.

 

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A Cup of Flour, A Pinch of Death by Valerie Burns | Book Tour with Guest Post and Giveaway

A Cup of Flour, A Pinch of Death (A Baker Street Mystery) by Valerie Burns

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A Cup of Flour, A Pinch of Death (A Baker Street Mystery)

Cozy Mystery

3rd in Series

Setting - Michigan

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kensington Cozies (July 23, 2024)

Paperback ‏ : ‎ 288 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1496738241

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1496738240

Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CLZ49T1M

Audiobook ASIN B0D2LQDDW1

 

On the shores of Lake Michigan, influencer Maddy Montgomery has turned the bakery she inherited from her great aunt Octavia into a destination. There’s just one thing she won’t post: the body in the freezer . . .

Thanks to Maddy’s social media savvy, Baby Cakes Bakery is becoming a huge success — so much so that she’s attracted the attention of her former nemesis, the fiancé-stealing Brandy Denton. When Brandy blows into New Bison like an ill wind and disrupts a vlog Maddy’s filming, their argument goes viral. After Brandy’s body is found in the freezer at Baby Cakes, Maddy instantly goes from viral sensation to murder suspect.

As Maddy is still reeling from the murder, a stranger shows up in the bakery claiming to have been a friend of Octavia. He believes Maddy is in danger. When a second body washes up on the lake shore, it seems clear someone’s out to kill to keep a secret — and it may have to do with her great aunt.

Maddy rallies her aunt’s friends, the Baker Street Irregulars; Sheriff April Johnson; and her veterinarian boyfriend Michael — not to mention her English mastiff, Baby — to do some digging and root out whoever’s behind the killings . . .

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What Grows From the Dead by Dave Dobson | Excerpt, Review, Guest Post, and Giveaway

 

What Grows From the Dead by Dave Dobson

About What Grows From the Dead

 

What Grows From the Dead

Mystery

Stand-Alone

Setting - North Carolina

Independently Published (March 9, 2024)

Paperback ‏ : ‎ 367 pages

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8884545977

Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CXN1KQ1B

Morris Drummond is not at his best. Well, he hasn't been at his best for a while now. But having just suffered two crushing losses, he's almost at rock bottom, which for him means driving ride-share in his mom's beat up Chevy, drowning his sorrows in tacos and spray cheese, and avoiding anything related to ambition, self-care, or laundry.

Morris is about to learn that he didn't even know what rock bottom looked like, and it's all thanks to his mom. A secret she left behind comes to light, and that brings down a lot of unwanted attention on Morris, the kind that looks likely to send him either to prison or to the hereafter. Blood and treachery from long ago rise to the surface, and Morris has only his lawyer Annie, who's an old high school friend, and a few unexpected allies to call on as he tries to figure out what his mom was up to and why so many people want him out of the picture.

A humorous mystery with elements of suspense and thrillers, What Grows From the Dead is set in present-day small-town North Carolina, not far from the mysterious Uwharrie Forest.

Content warnings: Coarse language throughout; some gun violence (not graphic).

 

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Sorry, Knot Sorry by Lois Winston | Book Tour with Author Guest Post and Giveaway

 

Sorry, Knot Sorry (An Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery) by Lois Winston

About Sorry, Not Sorry

 

Sorry, Knot Sorry (An Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery)

Cozy Mystery

13th in Series

Setting - New Jersey and New York City

Independently Published (June 4, 2024)

Print length ‏ : ‎ 300 pages

Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CXTY8D76

 

Magazine crafts editor Anastasia Pollack may finally be able to pay off the remaining debt she found herself saddled with when her duplicitous first husband dropped dead in a Las Vegas casino. But as Anastasia has discovered, nothing in her life is ever straightforward. Strings are always attached. Thanks to the success of an unauthorized true crime podcast, a television production company wants to option her life — warts and all — as a reluctant amateur sleuth.

Is such exposure worth a clean financial slate? Anastasia isn’t sure, but at the same time, rumors are flying about layoffs at the office. Whether she wants national exposure or not, Anastasia may be forced to sign on the dotted line to keep from standing in the unemployment line. But the dead bodies keep coming, and they’re not in the script.

Craft tips included.

 

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