Sunday, March 1, 2026

Book Tour & Giveaway: Just Desserts & Murder by Lucidna Race

 

Just Desserts and Murder: A Temperance Matthews Cozy Mystery (Little Bakery Cozy Mystery Series) by Lucinda Race

About Just Desserts and Murder

 

Just Desserts and Murder: A Temperance Matthews Cozy Mystery(Little Bakery Cozy Mystery Series) Cozy Mystery 1st in Series Setting - New England Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently Published Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 14, 2026 Print length ‏ : ‎ 378 pages Hardcover ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8277721698 Paperback Print length ‏ : ‎ 218 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1966424434 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1966424437 Digital ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1966424420 ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0FS82ZNXX

goodreads badge

In Oak Hollow, every recipe comes with a dash of mystery...

Temperance Matthews thought opening her dream bakery in Oak Hollow—with her mini dachshund, Hank, at her heels—would be a sweet start to her new life. Instead, her shop goes up in flames, and a body is found among the ashes.

When her quiet assistant Louise shows up bruised, with twigs in her hair, and missing a shoe, Temperance’s data-analysis skills from her FBI days suddenly feel like the only hope of untangling the mystery. But the plot thickens: Jonah, the bakery’s former owner, is stabbed while trying to reach Temperance. The frosting on the cake? Louise’s boyfriend is the victim of the fire. Surveillance footage shows him entering through a locked back door—yet only three keys exist, and Louise doesn’t have one.

With threats mounting and the police closing in on a suspect, Temperance must follow a trail of half-baked clues before the real culprit turns her cozy little town into a crime scene… and who becomes the next target.

Just Desserts and Murder is book 1 in the exciting new Little Bakery Cozy Mystery Series featuring Temperance Matthews. Each book can be read as a standalone.

About Lucinda Race





Award-winning and best-selling author Lucinda Race is a lifelong fan of fiction who fell in love with cozy mysteries and romance novels as a young girl.

Though her writing journey began with nonfiction, her passion for storytelling never wavered. She returned to her true calling—creating the beloved McKenna Family Romance series and the Paranormal Cozy Nook Bookstore Series—writing the kinds of stories she loves to read. Whether she’s weaving a heartwarming romance or a cozy mystery, her fingers practically fly across the keyboard.

Lucinda lives in the rolling hills of western Massachusetts with her little dog— a shih tzu mix rescue—who is always by her side. When she’s not immersed in writing mystery, suspense, or romance, she’s wandering in her garden or curled up with a book, devouring everything she can get her hands on.
Author Links 
  Facebook Page Link – https://facebook.com/LucindaRaceAuthor/ 
  Instagram Link – https:// www.instagram.com/lucindaraceauthor/ 
  Twitter Link – https:// twitter.com/LucindaRace 
  TikTok Link – https:// www.tiktok.com/@lucindarace 
  Pinterest Link – https:// www.pinterest.com/lucindaraceauthor/ 
  Amazon Author Profile Link - https:// www.amazon.com/Lucinda-Race/e/B00Q0MMNUM Barnes and Noble Profile Link - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/%22Lucinda%20Race%22?Ntk Google Play Profile Link - https:// play.google.com/store/info/name/Lucinda_Race?id=11c1npx6xq Kobo Profile Link - https:// www.kobo.com/us/en/search?query=lucinda+race 



  TOUR PARTICIPANTS 
  February 16 – Jody's Bookish Haven – SPOTLIGHT 
  February 16 – Books1987 – SPOTLIGHT 
  February 17 – Books, Ramblings, and Tea – SPOTLIGHT 
February 17 – Read Your Writes Book Reviews – AUTHOR INTERVIEW 
February 18 – Socrates Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT 
  February 18 – Salty Inspirations – CHARACTER GUEST POST 
  February 19 – Christy's Cozy Corners – AUTHOR INTERVIEW 
  February 19 – Sapphyria's Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT 
  February 20 – View from the Birdhouse – REVIEW 
  February 21 – Sarah Can't Stop Reading Books – SPOTLIGHT 
  February 21 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT 
  February 22 – Boys' Mom Reads! – SPOTLIGHT 
  February 23 – Maureen's Musings – SPOTLIGHT 
  February 24 – Sarandipity's – AUTHOR GUEST POST 
  February 25 – Sneaky the Library Cat's Blog – CHARACTER INTERVIEW 
  February 26 – StoreyBook Reviews – CHARACTER GUEST POST 
February 27 – Elizabeth McKenna - Author – SPOTLIGHT 
  February 28 – Storybook Lady - REVIEW, AUTHOR GUEST POST 
  February 28 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – SPOTLIGHT 
  March 1 – Eskimo Princess Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT _________

 
_________ great escapes virtual book tours logo

Have you signed up to be a Tour Host? Click Here to Find Details and Sign Up Today! Want to Book a Tour? Click Here

Posted by at No comments:
Labels: , , ,

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Release Blitz for Merry Little Sugar Rush by Lacey Black.



Title: Merry Little Sugar Rush
Series: Snowflake Falls #2
Author: Lacey Black
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Tropes: Holiday Romance/Small Town
Friends to Lovers/Return to Hometown
Release Date: December 2, 2025


BLURB

Joy

I’m living my dream. Owning a cozy little bakery in downtown Snowflake Falls is everything I ever wanted. Even though the holidays are a hectic time of year, there’s nothing better than the feel of Christmas mixed with a bit of sugar.

When an unexpected visitor drops by to say hello, my entire world shifts on its axis. Burk Whitman was my best friend until, right before our first year of high school, he unexpectedly moved away. Now, he’s back in town and being around him isn’t exactly a hardship. In fact, it’s quite the opposite.

The problem is, his time here is temporary and if I’m not careful, I risk losing my heart forever.


Burk

One phone call is all it takes for me to come back to Snowflake Falls. With my gramps in the hospital, a huge void is left at my family’s Christmas tree farm during their busiest time of year. Being here after fourteen years might be just what the doctor ordered.

When I hear my oldest friend, Joy Campbell, owns the bakery in town, I have to drop by to say hello. I’m ready to fall back into the familiar banter we once engaged in, but what I’m not expecting is to come face-to-face with the most beautiful woman in the world. Spending time with her isn’t a hardship, and soon, lines begin to blur.

How will I return to the East Coast when everything I didn’t realize I wanted is right where I left it in Snowflake Falls?



BOOKBUB





PURCHASE LINKS

AMAZON US / UK / CA / AU

Free in Kindle Unlimited






ALSO AVAILABLE


AMAZON US / UK / CA / AU

Free in Kindle Unlimited

ALSO AVAILABLE IN AUDIO






AUTHOR BIO


USA Today Bestselling Author Lacey Black is a Midwestern girl with a passion for reading, writing, and shopping. She carries her e-reader with her everywhere she goes so she never misses an opportunity to read a few pages. Always looking for a happily ever after, Lacey is passionate about contemporary romance novels and enjoys it further when you mix in a little suspense. She resides in a small town in Illinois with her husband, two children, and three rowdy chickens.


AUTHOR LINKS




Posted by at No comments:
Labels: ,

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Release Blitz: Peppermint Stick by Cathryn Fox



Title: Peppermint Stick
Series: Boston Bucks #10
Author: Cathryn Fox
Genre: Holiday Romance
Tropes: Hot Hockey Player/One Bed
Fake Engagement/Found Family/Small Town
Release Date: November 18, 2025


BLURB

After a Thanksgiving PR disaster went viral, I’m back in Snowberry Falls, Vermont, running the town’s Christmas festival—and praying it saves my career.

Then my ex shows up—parading his influencer fiancée—and I need a win. Fast.

Enter Penn Radford: Boston Bucks enforcer, tabloid magnet, and currently stranded without a room at the fully booked inn. I know his type. Loud, flashy, allergic to shirts…and the guy who punched mall Santa.

My solution? Team up. Fake a holiday romance. Nail the festival. Fix his image. Easy.

But the mistletoe buzzer won’t quit, and those pretend kisses? They feel way too real. And when my past comes back swinging, I have to figure out if Penn is the real deal…or just another mistake wrapped in peppermint sheets.


BOOKBUB





PURCHASE LINKS

AMAZON US / UK / CA / AU
B&N / KOBO / APPLE BOOKS
GOOGLE PLAY / UNIVERSAL






ALSO AVAILABLE


AMAZON US / UK / CA / AU
B&N / KOBO / APPLE BOOKS
GOOGLE PLAY






AUTHOR BIO

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Cathryn Fox is a wife, mom, sister, daughter, aunt and friend. She loves dogs, sunny weather, anything chocolate (she never says no to a brownie) pizza and red wine. Cathryn lives in beautiful Nova Scotia with her husband, who is convinced he can turn her into a mixed martial arts fan. When not writing, Cathryn can be found Skyping with her son living in Seattle (could he have moved any farther away?) shopping with her daughter in the city, watching a big action flick with her husband, or hanging out and laughing with friends.


AUTHOR LINKS



Posted by at No comments:
Labels: , , ,

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Holiday Rider by Maggie Cole Release Blitz



Title: Holiday Rider
Series: Cartwright Family #3
Author: Maggie Cole
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Tropes: Slow Burn/Cowboy Romance/Second Chance
Frenemies to Lovers/Billionaire Heroine
Bad Boy Bull Rider
Release Date: October 29, 2025


BLURB

He needs her to save his career. She needs to watch him suffer first. But some grudges come wrapped in red lace and go down just like whiskey—burning, dirty, unforgettable.

Wyatt Houston broke me with his cowboy grit and filthy promises. Now I’m supposed to save his career.

It’ll be a cold day in Hell.

He’s the only man to ruin me so thoroughly I still taste the ash.

But my family? They're relentless.

They ask why I won’t help, but I can’t exactly confess how my brother’s best friend was my first everything.

Or all the nights I snuck into his bed.

Or how he used my heart like a stepping stone to fame.

I swore I’d never again crave the way his voice drops when he’s angry.

I’d forget the hands that once worshipped me like a sin.

So I’ll just stay professional.

Yet when he looks at me like I’m the only thing he's ever wanted to ride hard and claim twice, I remember exactly how I broke.

God help me. I might cave and let him do it again.

Holiday Rider is a slow-burn, steamy standalone featuring a billionaire heroine, a bull rider, a second-chance romance, and a sizzling frenemies-to-lovers twist. When the woman he lost but never stopped wanting is the only one who can save his career, he'll risk everything to win her back. Only this time, he means forever.



BOOKBUB





PURCHASE LINKS

AMAZON US / UK / CA / AU
UNIVERSAL

Free in Kindle Unlimited






ALSO AVAILABLE


AMAZON US / UK / CA / AU
UNIVERSAL

Free in Kindle Unlimited



AMAZON US / UK / CA / AU
UNIVERSAL

Free in Kindle Unlimited






AUTHOR BIO


Maggie Cole is committed to bringing her readers alphalicious book boyfriends and fiercely strong heroines.

She’s been called the literary master of steamy romance. Her books are full of raw emotion, suspense, and will always keep you wanting more. She is a masterful storyteller of contemporary romance and loves writing about broken people who rise above the ashes.

Maggie lives in Florida with her son. She loves tennis, yoga, paddleboarding, boating, other water activities, and everything naughty.

Her current series were written in the order below:
All In (Stand alones with entwined characters)
It's Complicated (Stand alones with entwined characters)
Brooks Family Saga (Read in order)
Behind Closed Doors (Read in order)
Mafia Wars (Stand alones with interconnecting plot and entwined characters)
Mafia Wars New York (Stand alones with interconnecting plot and entwined characters)
Club Indulgence Duet
Mafia Wars Ireland
Wilted Kingdom Duet
Cartwright Family Series
The Underworld Series


AUTHOR LINKS

AMAZON
FACEBOOK GROUP
INSTAGRAM
BOOKBUB
GOODREADS
YOUTUBE
NEWSLETTER
TIKTOK



Posted by at No comments:
Labels: , , , ,

Monday, October 13, 2025

Tour and Giveaway: Murder in Matrimony (A Lady of Letters Mystery) by Mary Winters

 

Murder in Matrimony (A Lady of Letters Mystery) by Mary Winters

About Murder in Matrimony

 

Murder in Matrimony (A Lady of Letters Mystery) Historical Cozy Mystery 4th in Series Setting - London, 1860 Publisher ‏ : ‎ Severn House Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 7, 2025 Hardcover Print length ‏ : ‎ 240 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1448315492 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1448315499 Digital Print length ‏ : ‎ 248 pages ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1448315505 ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0F4XCY2RX

goodreads badge

Countess-turned-advice columnist Amelia Amesbury has a wedding to plan alongside a new murder in this charmingly deadly historical mystery. Countess Amelia Amesbury has her work cut out. As well as balancing her alter ego—secret advice columnist, Lady Agony—and the blackmailer threatening to reveal her real identity, her sister has also announced she’s getting married. It’s joyous news, but places all the planning for a high society wedding firmly at Amelia’s door. Luckily, her good friend and local vicar Mr. Cross has agreed to the expedited nuptials, so that’s one less thing to worry about. Until Cross is found dead at the church. Now in between bridal arrangements, Amelia must follow the clues Mr. Cross left behind. Clearly, he’d made some enemies during his parishioner work, as strange mishaps begin to occur wherever Amelia goes. But when the danger becomes all too real, Amelia must rely on her friends and the handsome Simon Bainbridge to help solve the murder, save the wedding, and Amelia’s life too . . . Perfect for fans of witty historical mystery and Regency romances with a similar feel to Verity Bright and T.E. Kinsey.

About Mary Winters


 
© Julie Prairie Photography 2016

Mary Winters is the Edgar Award-nominated author of the Lady of Letters historical mystery series. Book one, Murder in Postscript, was a finalist for the Mary Higgins Clark Award. Mary is also the author of two cozy mystery series and writes short fiction. Her stories have appeared in Alfred Hitchcock’s Mystery Magazine and Black Cat Weekly. When she’s not writing, she’s teaching, reading, or spending time with her family. She lives with her husband, daughters, and spoiled pets in the Midwest. Find out more about Mary at MaryWintersAuthor.com.

Author Links Website http://www.Marywintersauthor.com 

  Purchase Links Amaz0n Barnes & Noble Bookshop   

  TOUR PARTICIPANTS 
  October 7 – Jody's Bookish Haven – SPOTLIGHT 
  October 8 – Christy's Cozy Corners – REVIEW 
  October 8 – Sapphyria's Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT 
  October 9 – Baroness Book Trove – SPOTLIGHT 
  October 9 – Socrates Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT 
  October 9 – Books, Ramblings, and Tea – SPOTLIGHT 
  October 10 – My Books and Crafts – SPOTLIGHT 
  October 11 – Cassidy's Bookshelves – SPOTLIGHT 
  October 12 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT 
  October 13 – Sarandipity's – SPOTLIGHT 
  October 13 – Eskimo Princess Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT 
  October 14 – Wine Cellar Library – SPOTLIGHT 
  October 14 – Salty Inspirations – SPOTLIGHT 
  October 15 – Maureen's Musings – SPOTLIGHT 
  October 16 – Cozy Up With Kathy – REVIEW 
  October 17 – Boys' Mom Reads! – SPOTLIGHT 
  October 18 – The Mystery of Writing – REVIEW 
  October 19 – Infinite House of Books – SPOTLIGHT 
  October 20 – Reading Is My SuperPower – REVIEW 

Have you signed up to be a Tour Host? Click Here to Find Details and Sign Up Today! Want to Book a Tour? Click Here

Posted by at No comments:
Labels: , , , ,

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Book Tour & Giveaway: Dog of Deliverance by Neil S. Plackcy

Dog of Deliverance: A Golden Retriever Mystery by Neil S. Plakcy

About Dog of Deliverance

 

Dog of Deliverance: A Golden Retriever Mystery Cozy Mystery 21st in Series Setting - Pennsylvania Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently Published Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 30, 2025 Print length ‏ : ‎ 246 pages Paperback ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8287443207 Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0FCD4DRD2 goodreads badge

When his golden retriever Rochester discovers a body behind the bounce house at Stewart's Crossing's first Purim carnival, Steve Levitan finds himself juggling two dangerous investigations that will test both his computer skills and his courage.

Eastern College President Babson asks Steve to use his hacking expertise to investigate Austin Graynor, a star academic whose impressive credentials might be hiding a darker past. What Steve discovers about the professor's history with female colleagues creates an urgent dilemma about academic power and deadly consequences.

He’s distracted, though, by the murder of Yakov Shmerler, a diamond dealer who was supposed to marry eighteen-year-old Hadassah Schildkraut. Hadassah fled her restrictive Orthodox community to stay with friends of Steve’s. As he helps his detective friend Rick Stemper investigate Yakov’s murder, they uncover secrets that reach from Pennsylvania to the isolated community of Kiryas Lev in New York's Catskill Mountains.

Hadassah's escape has made her a target. Her blog exposing corruption in her hometown threatens powerful men who've built their authority on others' silence. As both investigations converge on themes of hidden identities and the courage to challenge corrupt authority—echoing Purim's ancient story of Queen Esther—Steve must protect those speaking truth to power while helping bring dangerous men to justice.

About Neil S. Plakcy

Neil S. Plakcy is the author of over 70 novels in mystery, romance, and adventure. His golden retriever mysteries are inspired by his English Cream goldens, Brody and Griffin, who are constantly sniffing around for food or affection.

Author Links 

Purchase Links - Books2Read - Amazon 

TOUR PARTICIPANTS 
  August 20 – Jody's Bookish Haven – SPOTLIGHT 
  August 20 – Christy's Cozy Corners – AUTHOR GUEST POST 
  August 20 – Eskimo Princess Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT 
August 21 – Books, Ramblings, and Tea – SPOTLIGHT 
  August 21 – Read Your Writes Book Reviews – AUTHOR INTERVIEW 
  August 22 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT 
  August 22 – MJB Reviewers – SPOTLIGHT 
  August 23 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – AUTHOR INTERVIEW 
  August 23 – Sapphyria's Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT 
  August 24 – StoreyBook Reviews – CHARACTER GUEST POST 
  August 24 – Deal Sharing Aunt – AUTHOR GUEST POST 
  August 25 – Sneaky the Library Cat's Blog – CHARACTER GUEST POST 
  August 25 – Sarandipity's – AUTHOR INTERVIEW 
  August 26 – Boys' Mom Reads! – AUTHOR GUEST POST 
  August 26 – Baroness' Book Trove – SPOTLIGHT

Have you signed up to be a Tour Host? Click Here to Find Details and Sign Up Today! Want to Book a Tour? Click Here

Posted by at No comments:
Labels: , , ,

Sunday, July 27, 2025

Book Tour & Giveaway: The Spirit of Vanderlaan by Susan Harris Howell

The Spirit of Vanderlaan (The Samantha Hayes Series) by Susan Harris Howell

About The Spirit of Vanderlaan

The Spirit of Vanderlaan (The Samantha Hayes Series) Paranormal Cozy Mystery 1st in Series Setting: This story is set on the fictitious campus of Vanderlaan University, in the Midwest or Midsouth region of the United States Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wild Rose Press Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 2, 2024 Print length ‏ : ‎ 370 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1509258884 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1509258888 Digital Print length ‏ : ‎ 322 pages ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DHV65RM4

goodreads badge

When beloved professor, Samantha Hayes, learns that her favorite four students live in as many of her old dorm rooms, she wonders how it happened and for what purpose. As she and her student entourage explore the possibilities, they uncover a death years ago and what appears to be the ghost of the dearly departed. All of this stirs up Samantha's long-held fear that she was responsible for that death, challenging all she thought she knew about herself and the work she holds dear. They must figure out what happened before Samantha gets fired for "dabbling in the paranormal."

About Susan Harris Howell

I am a psychologist, speaker, and author of The Spirit of Vanderlaan, my debut novel released in December of 2024. This book is a fun, cozy, ghost story featuring a professor, Samantha Hayes, and her lively band of students who get caught up in solving a campus mystery. This book draws on my teaching career of over thirty years to capture the camaraderie and warmth between a professor and the assortment of personalities which inhabit her office. I have also published extensively on equality between women and men. My first book, Buried Talents, explores the subtle ways women are discouraged from entering male-dominated occupations. Buried Talents was named a winner in InterVarsity Press’s 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards. My husband and I have two grown children, a daughter-in-law, one adorable grandson, and an incorrigible beagle named Doc. While Doc doesn’t understand a word I say, he fully supports my speaking and writing endeavors. 

  Links to My Socials: 
  Email List & Monthly Blog: https://susanharrishowell.substack.com 
  Amazon Author Page: https://amzn.to/3Zp0OTN 

  Purchase Links: Amazon B&N 


  TOUR PARTICIPANTS 
  July 21 – Ruff Drafts – AUTHOR GUEST POST 
  July 22 – Jody's Bookish Haven – SPOTLIGHT 
  July 23 – StoreyBook Reviews – AUTHOR GUEST POST 
  July 24 – Christy's Cozy Corners – AUTHOR INTERVIEW 
  July 24 – Books, Ramblings, and Tea – SPOTLIGHT 
  July 25 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT 
  July 25 – fundinmental – SPOTLIGHT July 26 – Maureen's Musings – SPOTLIGHT 
July 27 – Eskimo Princess Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT 
  July 28 – Deal Sharing Aunt – SPOTLIGHT 
  July 29 – Ascroft, eh? – AUTHOR GUEST POST 
July 30 – Christy's Cozy Corners – AUTHOR GUEST POST 
  July 31 - MJB Reviewers – SPOTLIGHT 
  August 1 - Boys' Mom Reads! – REVIEW 
  August 1 - Novels Alive – REVIEW 
  August 2 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – AUTHOR INTERVIEW 
  August 3 – Sapphyria's Book Reviews - SPOTLIGHT


Have you signed up to be a Tour Host? Click Here to Find Details and Sign Up Today! Want to Book a Tour? Click Here

Posted by at No comments:
Labels: , , , ,
Subscribe to: Comments (Atom)