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July 21, 2021
A Maryland Witch (Witches of Crabtree Bay Book 1)
Shortly after Chloe Bartlett returns to her hometown, her family’s greatest secret is revealed—she and her sisters are witches. While the town is still reeling from the news, Chloe’s high school rival is attacked and another young girl is placed under the infamous Sleeping Beauty Curse. Suspicious eyes soon turn to Chloe, and the whole town believes she is guilty.As Chloe investigates the attacks, with a little help from the handsome but irritating Professor Mike Fellowes, she discovers that there may be a deeper and deadlier plan afoot—one that’s focused on her.
Can Chloe unravel the mystery in time? Or will she fall prey to the malevolent figure lurking in the shadows?
Catherine Mesick is the author of Pure, Firebird, Dangerous Creatures, Ghost Girl, and A Maryland Witch. She is a graduate of Pace University and Susquehanna University. She lives in Maryland.
Links
Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/a98ch9p9
Twitter:@CatherineMesick
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/PureBookSeries/
Website:https://catherinemesick.com/
July 20, 2021
Marly in Pieces
Marly refuses to believe her friend, Rae, committed suicide. Even though her wrists were slit, Marly knows her beautiful, vibrant bestie would never do that. Even though the two had drifted apart, Marly and Rae made a blood promise long ago. Even in death, Marly intends to honor that vow. Determined to find Rae’s killer, Marly faces a long list of potential suspects. It seems everyone has secrets or lies that they are covering up... including the boy she loves. Can Marly uncover the murderer’s identity before she becomes the next victim?
About Cathrina Constantine Cathrina Constantine is an International Best Selling and Award Winning Author. Her books have won Reader's Favorite International Book Awards. New Apple Medalist Award. Literary Classics Gold and Silver Award. Literary Classics Seal of Approval. And recently 1st Place Top Shelf Award for YA/Mystery.
Cathrina loves to immerse herself in great books of every kind of genre, which helps her to write purely for entertainment, and hopefully to inspire readers. When not stationed at her computer you can find her in the woods taking long walks with her dog.
Links
Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/36sw3b38
Twitter: @cathconstantine
July 19, 2021
Just Divine
For Patricia Harris and Tracy Coleman, finding a house with the 'Just Divine' coffee shop attached was the answer to their prayers. Their homes were being torn down to make room for a parking lot. The place they found was also a bargain. As they move in, the two find out why they had got such a great deal. Secrets of the past are haunting the present. Now, Pat and Tracy are caught up in a mystery thriller as they try to right the wrongs connected with the hosue and the shop.
About P. S. Winn Thanks to readers who made all this possible. The adventure is not selling the books, but about you and your wonderful
imaginations that finish the books with that movie screen in your minds.
I was lucky to be able to have you join me on my journey.
If I am able to touch even one person with the writing,
I will feel I have done my job.
Now back to the pen, paper, coffee and chocolate!
Links
Amazom:https://tinyurl.com/uuj89u9m
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/pamela.winn.14
Twitter: @pswinnbooks
July 17, 2021
Meet Me In Maine: Book One of The Blue Harbor Series
Elizabeth Reading and Scarlett Harding travel to Blue Harbor, Maine, hoping to find a bed-and-breakfast to buy and a peaceful town. What they discover instead is much more sinister…
When they visit the local ice cream parlor, a man rushes through the doorway, clutching his throat and dying in a pool of blood. Chief Lively and two men, David Hunt and Logan Rayne, interrogate Elizabeth and Scarlett. Elizabeth stares at the dashing, blue-eyed David, stunned she agreed to a date with him just hours ago.
Elizabeth wants to pack her bags and visit other harbor towns, but Scarlett insists on keeping their appointment. They fall in love with the quaint bed-and-breakfast and sign the papers a few days later.
Once they settle into the inn, strange incidents plague Blue Harbor. At Scarlett’s date with Jonathan Hale, the charming ice cream parlor owner, a woman’s head explodes at the next table. A suspicious explosion rocks the harbor, destroying boats and part of the dock. Their fears mount as an intruder breaks into the inn.
The curse placed by the Penobscot Indians on the original settlers and descendants of Blue Harbor has returned with a violent twist.
Have Elizabeth and Scarlett put their lives in danger by dating two of Blue Harbor’s descendants? Should they sell the inn or stay and fight the curse alongside David, Logan, and Jonathan?
About Susanne Leist A career in writing has been an enormous leap for me. Accustomed to the number-crunching field of budgeting and the hectic commodity markets, I left my first career and M.B.A. in Finance behind to pursue my dream. However, I do not regret my foray into literature for one moment. I write every day and have even tried my hand at poetry. So don't let anyone tell you it's too late in life to try something different. It is never too late to follow your heart.
THE DEAD GAME SERIES brings fantasy and surrealism to the classic murder mystery with dead bodies, suspects, and clues. In addition, it offers vampires and a touch of romance to spice the motley mix.
MEET ME IN MAINE, the first book in THE BLUE HARBOR SERIES, provides the backdrop for murder, mystery, and romance in a seaside town. Love falters and flourishes as the residents fight the persistent evil plaguing their small-town lives.
Sit back, put up your feet, and let me bring mystery and romance to your lives.
Links
Amazon https://tinyurl.com/ecjjrmhj
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/susanne.leist.98
Twitter @SusanneLeist
July 16, 2021
Dead No More: Rhubarb In The Mammon (Rhubarb Papers Book 1)
Operation Rhubarb was an MI5 and Scotland Yard joint undercover investigation of Brockeln Belland, a City of London Bank of impenetrable pedigree, that was brought to a violent close ten ago.
One survivor of the blast, now 16-year-old Juliet, is seeking the truth about her parents' death. As the old case notes land on a Scotland Yard Detective Inspector's desk, Juliet's back door inquiry opens a deadly can of worms that the Establishment presumed buried.
Soon, secrets about the 200-year-old institution begin to come to light. But can they take down whoever is behind the crimes, and find out the truth about Juliet's family?
About Pete Adams
Pete Adams is an architect living in Portsmouth, UK, where he sets his books. With a writing style shaped by his East-End of London family, Pete's Kind Hearts and Martinets mini-series of 5 books have been likened to the writing of Tom Sharpe; crime thrillers that make you laugh, with a dash of social commentary. "Made me laugh, cry and think". Pete's currently writing book 10 - so, lots to come. He has a Facebook page for his books and where he also reviews books Links Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/2uhkkta7Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Peteadamsauthor/?ref=bookmarks Twitter: @Peteadams8July 14, 2021
Sunshine in the Rain
TWO BOOKS IN ONE: Sunshine in the Rain and Yesterday's Storm.Suffering from shock after Indians massacred her family before her eyes, Susannah is put into an insane asylum by a ruthless cousin. Susannah’s life just seems to spiral downhill, from one tragedy to another! When will her life finally turn around? She finds a glimmer of hope in her friendship with Ben. Will he be her saving grace? Or would it be the handsome Dr. Carter Harding? She discovers herself and love on a rugged trip back to the scene of the tragedy. During the trip, her life is spared yet again. She knows God has spared her for a reason, twice. Now she needs to do something with that spared life.
About Barbara Goss Amazon best-selling author, Barbara Goss, is married and lives in Western New York and to date has written 50 Christian/Clean Romance books, mostly westerns. She enjoys crossword puzzles, reading, swimming, and her feline writing helper, Molly, but not necessarily in that order. She writes exciting stories with a bit of God's word spread within, without dominating the story.
Barbara began writing in 1988 and her first book, Forbidden Legacy, won first prize for fiction at a Christian Writers Convention in Titusville, Florida in 1989. This won her a book contract with Publishers: Fleming Revell and later Baker Books. She wrote four books for them under contract. She then took a few years off to work full time as a secretary to the county hospital and the local school system.
Barbara's greatest influence in writing is the 100 books written by Grace Livingston Hill. As a Christian writer, Barbara weaves some godliness into the romance and adventure yet her books are always clean. Barbara is well on her way to catching up with Ms. Livingston.
She is now turning her wonderful Ebooks into Audiobooks. Look for them on Amazon and Audible.
Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/9854kkcc
My website: http://www.barbaragossbooks.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarbaraGossBooks?ref=aymt_homepage_panel
Twitter: @Barbee44
Sweet Wild West Reads is a Facebook group and a wonderful place for sweet western romance authors and readers to discuss their favorite stories, thoughts, and authors. Join the group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1832790870336744/
July 10, 2021
Cause And Effect: Vice Plagues The City (Kind Hearts And Martinets Book 1)
A self-labeled enigma, Detective Inspector Jack Austin is at once miserable and amusing, melancholy and motivated. Running the Community Police Unit from his deck chair, D.I. Austin is known for his ability to solve crimes out of the blue.Trying to work cases while struggling with his mental issues, Austin deals with a variety of major crimes, including bicycle theft. But when the case of an executed police officer lands on his desk, he accidentally uncovers a malevolent scheme.
Can he discover who is behind it all - and keep what's left of his sanity?
About Pete Adams Pete Adams is an architect living in Portsmouth, UK, where he sets his books. With a writing style shaped by his East-End of London family, Pete's Kind Hearts and Martinets mini-series of 5 books have been likened to the writing of Tom Sharpe; crime thrillers that make you laugh, with a dash of social commentary. "Made me laugh, cry and think". Pete's currently writing book 10 - so, lots to come. He has a Facebook page for his books and where he also reviews books Links Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/2xh49j9eFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Peteadamsaut... Twitter: @Peteadams8
July 9, 2021
A Soldier's Promise
Ryker was raised in foster care group home, and never gained the softer skills a family would have given him. Upon graduation he joined the military, providing him structure, meaning and a great career of which he could be proud. After twelve years he has a life he is comfortable within, a team that he would die to protect and little else in his solitary existence. Unfortunately, all that changes when one of his team doesn’t make it out of the latest covert operation and Ryker is made to keep a promise that will take him on a trip toward everything he always claimed he didn’t want. Darby is the all-American girl that her fiancé left behind to serve on a covert military team. Engaged to be married that summer when he returned she is knee deep in getting her organic produce and therapeutic horse farm operation off the ground. She is busy working toward her goals when the first letter is delivered by impersonal military personnel ending her dreams of the marriage she had planned since high school. The next three envelopes will be from members of her fiancé’s team, all making good on a promise they made him. One of those letters will bring the loner Ryker to her doorstep for one surprising month.
About Angelica Kate Angelica Kate writes contemporary romances with strong characters and inspiration to keep the readers coming back for more. She is a lifetime scribbler who has been journaling since an early age and finally parlayed that into more structured storytelling. Angelica loves strong female leads and the men that adore them, despite their scars and baggage. When not writing, she spends time on Florida's sunny shores near her home in Sarasota, FL, with her puppies Tesla and Harley Quinn, her daughters, and a host of kooky amazing friends. TWITTER: @AngelicaKate5
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/authorangelicakate
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/aknaff12/
Email Angelica directly: angelicakateok@gmail.com
HAPPY READING AND CHASING HAPPINESS WHEREVER YOU CHOOSE TO FIND IT!!
July 5, 2021
The Trouble With Charlie
A mind-bending story of one teen's descent into madness and another teen's quest to prevent an unspeakable tragedy.
Fifteen-year-old Charlie Simpson is a ticking time bomb. If somebody doesn't stop him, he is going to explode. Fellow student Sam Caffey has never met Charlie, but he's been watching him. He knows that Charlie is dangerous, and he knows that if he doesn't act fast, people are going to die.
But the more Sam learns about the enigmatic Charlie, the more he begins to question his own sanity. He wants to stop Charlie. He wants to tell somebody that Charlie has killed and is going to kill again. But he can't. Something in his head won't let him. Is Charlie controlling Sam's thoughts? Or is Sam losing his mind?
Sam has seen Charlie kill, but nothing can prepare him for what Charlie is about to do next. Charlie wants revenge. He wants to kill everybody who has ever wronged him. Can Sam stop Charlie? Or will he be forced to join him?
About Kenneth Preston Kenneth Preston is the author of "The Perfect Moment Trilogy" and "The Clone Problem." He was born and raised on Long Island and studied English at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. From literature to television to film, the myriad tales that painted his cultural landscape inspired him to begin writing his own stories. His first novel, "The Passing of Each Perfect Moment (The Perfect Moment Trilogy, Book 1)," was published in 2015. LinksAmazon: https://tinyurl.com/33utubj6Twitter: @Encuentro73Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kennethpreston
July 2, 2021
Signed book contest! Enter to win!
I’m Norma Elliot. I know what you’re thinking; who names their kid Norma nowadays? I feel the same as you. I’m a ginger―that means red-head. Actually, my hair isn’t red; it’s orange, but I guess red-head sounds better than orange-head. First, because it rhymes, and second, someone may get confused and think that my head is an actual orange. I’m ten years old and sharp―what my dad calls me―that means smart, not pointy.
My story is about what I did during the winter season―no brainer. The title gave that away. It’s mostly about me learning life lessons and spending time with God, when I write to Him in my secret journal.
Oh, I need to mention, I’m not perfect; definitely not. Thought I’d warn you, just in case you’re expecting to read a story about some cute little angel type girl. If you were, you might want to find a different story to read. But if you’re up for a story about a girl who’s a work in progress―what dad says our old house is―you may just like mine. I really hope you do.
Anyway, bye for now.
