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February 21, 2023
Like Snow? Yes? No? And 99 cent SALE!
I live in the Northwoods of Wisconsin just south of Lake Superior so very close to Canada. Within a 50 mile radius of our home are over 2000 glacial lakes; hence it’s called the Lakeland area—figures right? And I live in a forest between two national forests. We got trees!
In the summer we are blessed with temperatures between 75 and 85 every day and very low humidity. (Infrequently the temps will climb to the low 90’s but rarely lasts longer than a day or two.) The usual temps last sometimes well into the fall and then, of course comes winter. With winter comes that cold, white, fluffy stuff—snow!
Our town is a tourist town in summer and winter, too. Snowmobile trails criss-cross our counties. Other winter sports such as dog-sledding races, cross-country skiing, and even downhill skiing attract visitors. And yes, the weathermen here get excited when snow is predicted—especially big snow. Personally I’m not a winter sports person. I always say my winter sport is watching the snow fall, which I enjoy very much! So are you a snow fan or not? Leave a comment and perhaps win an ebook.
Thursday is the last day of my February 99c sale of Fatal Winter.A page-turning work! Bookstore owner Sylvie and detective Ridge share a painful history — but when they discover the dead body of Sylvie’s cousin, they have no choice but to work together to unravel the truth…And in the process, can they find the faith to love and heal? Why miss this suspenseful northwoods romance by USA Today Bestselling author Lyn Cote?
What Readers Say:
“I loved this book that is exhilarating with murders, robberies, assaults, and romance for Sylvie and Ridge. It was nonstop action from beginning to end and a great addition to the Northern Shore Intrigue series. Each book is a standalone with no cliffhanger, and I highly recommend this book. Lyn Cote is one of my favorite authors because she keeps you wondering up until the end who the suspect is.”
“Winter’s Fury-A great page turner which I loved! This story has both mystery and romance in spades. The characters are strong in their positions whether they are right or wrong. Sylvie and Ridge have a strong connection, but Ridge has trouble communicating his true feelings. There are layers of things going on. This book is well thought out and worth every moment of your time!”
So what’s your vote-snow yes or snow no and why? Leave a comment and win an ebook (first 5 commenters.)—Lyn Cote
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February 6, 2023
A Brand New Book by a Friend Merrillee Whren!
Next I have a BRAND NEW books by an author, MERRILLEE WHREN, I’ve knowN and admired for year. I would like to tell you about today that I highly recommend.
I’m Merrillee Whren, an award-winning author of contemporary Christian romance. I love happy endings. That’s why I write romance. When I started writing many years ago, one of my goals was to write a novel set in each of the eleven states where I have lived. That’s right—11!
My new release—available for pre-order until February 7th—is set in Georgia, where I lived for nine years and where I first wrote something for publication, although it took me many years to get a publishing contract. I have fond memories of those years and the great family neighborhood we lived in, where I started seriously playing tennis, which I still play today nearly forty years later. One of the things I remembered from our time in Georgia is a ministry there that served older adults and had children’s homes.
When I got the idea for The Village of Hope series, I thought of that ministry. I also have friends who served many years at a children’s home in Oklahoma. I expanded on those ministries to create The Village of Hope, a multifaceted ministry, a place that provides hope, love, and a helping hand for those in need. James 1:27 says, “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.” This verse fits The Village of Hope perfectly.
My new release, Melody’s Resolve, is the third book in The Village of Hope series.
( meme here) Here are the links that will give you more info and let you buy it.
Amazon: https://bit.ly/3XatPir
Apple: http://bit.ly/3ZKi18P
Kobo: bit.ly/3QnWuyj
Google Play: http://bit.ly/3ZuTEM7
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January 28, 2023
What’re You Readin’?
February’s Question is the subject line. I’m hoping to find another new author! Need more books! (yes, I have a serious reading problem.:-) I am reading as usual cozy mysteries which are mysteries that are not full of violence but often deal with murder and have amateur sluice trying to help the police —whether the police want it or not! I guess I like to see the guilty exposed and justice done. So What’re you readin’?
MY 99 cent SALE ENDS Feb 4TH-This Sweet Clean Romance AMY’S FOREVER LOVE asks:
Can a basset hound, two kittens and twin girls succeed as matchmakers?
One frigid evening, single mom Amy and her twin girls rescue two orphaned kittens. Soon she meets Jake the local veterinarian and his basset hound Bummer instantly “adopts” both the kittens and twins. From then on, like it or not, Amy and Jake’s lives intersect with the “help” of Bummer and the girls.
Yet before love can bloom, both adults must work through a winter of heart-healing as family secrets and past disappointments come unraveled. Will they both give love a second chance? Click here for more info.
I will be gifting a copy of Amy’s Forever Love to at least one commenter–Say share what you’re reading!–Lyn
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January 15, 2023
Lyn Reviews Alyssa Maxwell’s A MOST MALICIOUS MURDER!
Murder Most Malicious by Alyssa Maxwell
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was the first book I had read by this author, Alyssa Maxwell. She is an excellent author. Great descriptions, wonderful unique characters, a dastardly murder or should I say a most malicious murder. I love Phoebe and her maid Eva. The only thing is–I am used to a story that moves more quickly. That was my only complaint. It was an intriguing mystery with two wonderful amateur sleuths, Phoebe and Eva, and a wonderful setting. I do enjoy the post World War I era since that was the true beginning of the 20th century. So I’m happy I read it but I wish it moved as quickly as I like books too but that’s just my hangup!.
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January 6, 2023
We Just Want to Have Fun, right?
DAWN ON NEW YEAR’S DAY– OUT MY WINDOW!I don’t have to recount to you all the tragedies and stresses of 2022, right? So let’s start this year on an UPBEAT NOTE!So it’s time to ask the January Question: Do you have any fun plans for 2023? Tell me all about them. PLEASE! I need some ideas! What do you do for fun? Please Share!–Facing the new year with a smile on my face and my faith in God!–Lyn (One commenter will be offered a free ebook!) 
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January 2, 2023
After Christmas sale – – don’t miss it!
AFTER CHRISTMAS SALE! Jan 6-12th REGULAR PRICE $9.99 SALE $0.99
Three gripping mystery and sweet romances in one set-NORTHERN INTRIGUE Books 1-3: A small town where everyone knows everyone. Or do they? Who is the silent thief in the night? Who is setting fiery surprises and why? Is there a stalker? And more questions of who and why must be solved. Yet in the midst of the danger around them, unlikely couples find the courage to love. And faith to trust God. Welcome to Steadfast, Wisconsin, a small town whose people and mysteries you may never forget.
“Wonderful Not one boring sentence! This story is sweet and exciting with just the right amount of details! The inspirational parts were precious….Loved it! Can’t wait to start the next one.”
“I really enjoyed reading this. The mystery and romance elements knit well together, along with the Christian faith of the main characters. My only complaint was that I stayed up too late reading it!” Click here for more info.
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December 18, 2022
Lyn’s Christmas Bargain Book-Ends Dec 31st
Sweet Holiday Romance with a cute puppy! MAVIS’S FOREVER CHRISTMAS asks:Is falling in love only for the young?
Never married, Mavis, a retired college librarian, has made a new life for herself near her “adopted” niece Ellie. Over a year ago, John lost his wife, who was Mavis’s best friend for nearly forty years. He has spent the intervening time traveling with his trailer. When Ellie faces complications of a difficult pregnancy, John and Mavis pull together to help her and her family. But new feelings and attraction come unexpectedly, surprising them both. Is falling in love a betrayal of a wife or best friend?
Click here to purchase! And add some holiday cheer to the days heading toward Christmas!–Lyn
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December 4, 2022
2022 Christmas Scavenger Hunt Round-Robin: Mavis’s Forever Christmas
Another fun scavenger huntand lots of new Christmas books to investigate.Merry Christmas! Welcome to the Christmas Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt! START MONDAY DEC 5TH~Here’s how it works: At each author’s blog post, you will find a question that can be answered by checking out the free Amazon preview of their book. Provide the answer at this form.
Note: You must answer the questions for every author in the round -robin to be considered to win the $200 first place, $100 second place or $75 third place Amazon gift cards.These prizes are USD values.If you are not a U.S. resident, you will get a gift card from the Amazon store for your country; however, it will be valued at these USD amounts.)
At the end of my post is a link to the next blog, who will provide a link to the next blog, etc., to the very end, creating a circle (a round-robin) visit through all of the authors’ blogs. I think that sounds like FUN! And I think the generous prizes are worth trying for!
Now here’s the scoop about my Christmas story Mavis’s Forever Christmas.
Is falling in love only for the young?
Never married, Mavis, a retired college librarian, has made a new life for herself near her “adopted” niece Ellie. Over a year ago, John lost his wife, who was Mavis’s best friend for nearly forty years. He has spent the intervening time traveling with his trailer. When Ellie faces complications of a difficult pregnancy, John and Mavis pull together to help her and her family. But new feelings and attraction come unexpectedly, surprising them both. Is falling in love a betrayal of a wife or best friend?
I had a lot of fun writing this book with a stray dog and puppies and a family pulling together in a stressful time. Aren’t those the times that pull us together as much as the happy times?
The question you need to discover by going to Amazon and clicking this link to my book. There just above the cover, it wil say LOOK INSIDE. Click those words and the book will open. (This doesn’t cost anything) Begin reading until you find out: WHO IS KERRY ANN? That’s the answer you need to find. (See below for Look Inside.)
When you have the answer, FILL OUT THIS FORM and head on to the next blog!
Thank you so much for visiting! The next author on the tour is my friend Winnie Griggs, who is telling us all about her Christmas book His Christmas Matchmaker. You can find it at this link. Remember that the round-robin will end on December 11th at 11:59 PM EST! I hope you have fun with this and win!–Lyn
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November 21, 2022
Lyn Announces her FINAL NEW BOOK for 2022!
Sweet Holiday Romance with a cute puppy! MAVIS’S FOREVER CHRISTMAS asks:Is falling in love only for the young?
Never married, Mavis, a retired college librarian, has made a new life for herself near her “adopted” niece Ellie. Over a year ago, John lost his wife, who was Mavis’s best friend for nearly forty years. He has spent the intervening time traveling with his trailer. When Ellie faces complications of a difficult pregnancy, John and Mavis pull together to help her and her family. But new feelings and attraction come unexpectedly, surprising them both. Is falling in love a betrayal of a wife or best friend?
Click here to purchase! And add some holiday cheer to the days heading toward Christmas!–Lyn
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November 13, 2022
If You Enjoy Historical Novels based on True Events, this FREE ebook is for you!
ENDS THE 15TH!A young small town girl finds herself in the shadowy world of WWII espionage~
Coming of age in the deep Depression, Bette faces a troubled world. Her parents have taken in Gretel, a Jewish girl her same age sent by her family from Nazi Germany. In the KKK South this is met with animosity. As she finishes high school, Bette falls in love with a young man who applauds her family’s decision. The two become informally engaged and Bette dreams of a future as a wife and mother with him, clipping recipes and living the quiet life.
But Hitler and others who seek world domination interfere with her plans. As her fiance attends college in Georgetown, she works as a secretary in the War Department. And that job leads her into the murky world of espionage. The US, Canada and England have banded together to foil German spies working to gain American military secrets. Bette never considered being a spy even in her wildest dreams. But she will do anything to stop these enemies, those who are persecuting Gretel’s family. But after swearing an oath, she can tell no one–not even the man she loves.
The Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor. War crashes over them all and again Bette and her fiance are separated. And another man enters her life, one who works with her to foil Hitler. A man she resists but who won’t take no for an answer. When the war ends, which will she choose–the young man she fell in love with as a girl or the man who taught her how to be a spy?
The Carlyle Women-four generations,
each facing the challenges of her time
and each harboring her own painful secret~
Once again Lyn Cote’s presentation of an era fills the reader with a new look at an overexposed time of history. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE.–Lyn Cote
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