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The Case of the Missing Monkey and other short mystery stories

An Accidental Detective short story plus bonus material

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This free collection starts with a ten-page mystery short story set in the world of “The Accidental Detective” series, followed by information about the first books in the series, Something Shady at Sunshine Haven and Something Deadly on Desert Drive, plus the first chapter of book 1. After that are three fun, short stories originally written for children. 

The Accidental Detective series: War correspondent Kate Tessler has followed the most dangerous news stories around the world. But can she survive going home?

Book 1: Something Shady at Sunshine Haven - out April 7

War correspondent Kate Tessler has followed the most dangerous news stories around the world. But can she survive going home?

Injured in a bombing, Kate returns to her hometown in Arizona to recover. For the first time in her life, she's starting to feel her age (49), even though she's living like a teenager again: staying with her father, trying to understand why her sister resents her so much, and running into people who still think of her as Kitty.

Seeing her mother in an Alzheimer's unit is the hardest part – until an old friend asks her to investigate suspicious deaths at that nursing home. Is a self-appointed "Angel of Mercy" killing patients to end their suffering? Are family members hastening their inheritance? Is an employee extorting money and removing the witnesses? Kate uses her journalism skills to track clues, but the puzzle pieces simply won't fit.

If Kate can't uncover the truth, her mother could be next on the killer's list.

Praise for Something Shady at Sunshine Haven

I just LOVE your protagonist and the cast of characters that you built.” – Sinclair Jayne, author

“A really fun read and the perfect set up for a great series.” – Lisa Honeycutt, author/illustrator

“Book one was a good read, and I’m looking forward to a series with Kate Tessler.” – Teresa Fannin, writer

“So much fun! Her wry notes always make me laugh. The mystery seems so impossible to solve. You have so many details and such a limited ability for the heroine to get answers, which makes the story even more engaging. I love her dry sense of humor.” –  Emma J. Wallace, author

Kris Bock writes novels of mystery, suspense, and romance with outdoor adventures and Southwestern landscapes. She has lived in ten states and one foreign country but is now firmly planted in the Southwest, where many of her books are set. Learn more at www.krisbock.com or visit her Amazon page. Kris writes for children under the names Chris Eboch and M. M. Eboch. She has published over 100 books for young people, including ghostwriting for two children's mystery series.

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Whispers in the Dark is action-packed #RomanticSuspense, now only #99cents or free in #KindleUnlimited! #Romance #Suspense #romsuspense #RomanticSuspense

“Whispers in the Dark has a hefty dose of adventure and mystery, as well as a strong main character. There were plenty of plot twists, and the ending was not at all what I anticipated! I highly recommend this author!”

Whispers in the Dark is action-packed romantic suspense, now only 99 cents or free in Kindle Unlimited! Visit Kris Bock’s Amazon US page or Amazon UK page. (For other countries click here.)

"The glimpses of life in the southwest and the ruins of the Ancient Ones were fascinating. The main character’s emotional journey is well-drawn and satisfying. A quick read that should please plenty of readers!"

Young archeologist Kylie Hafford heads to the remote Puebloan ruins of Lost Valley, Colorado, to excavate. Her first exploration of the crumbling ruins ends in a confrontation with a gorgeous, angry man who looks like a warrior from the Pueblo’s ancient past. If only Danesh weren’t so aggravating… and fascinating. Then she literally stumbles across Sean, a charming, playful tourist. His attentions feel safer, until she glimpses secrets he’d rather keep hidden.

The summer heats up as two sexy men pursue her. She finds mysteries – and surprising friendships – among the other campground residents. Could the wide-eyed woman and her silent children be in the kind of danger all too familiar to Kylie?

Mysterious lights, murmuring voices, and equipment gone missing plague her dig. A midnight encounter sends Kylie plummeting into a deep canyon. She’ll need all her strength and wits to survive. Everything becomes clear – if she wants to save the man she’s come to love and see the villains brought to justice, she must face her demons and fight.

Whispers in the Dark, romantic suspense set in the Four Corners region of the Southwest, will appeal to fans of Mary Stewart, Barbara Michaels, Nora Roberts, and Terry Odell. This title stands alone and is not part of a series.

“The southwest setting and attention to authentic details will make the reader feel like he/she knows the place once the book is finished. This story has a few twists and turns that catch you off-guard and provide a satisfying finish.”

Kris Bock writes novels of suspense and romance, many involving outdoor adventures and Southwestern landscapes.  Learn more at www.krisbock.com or visit Kris Bock’s Amazon US page or Amazon UK page. (For other countries click here.) Get a free 25-page story set in the world of the Furrever Friends cat café when you sign up for the Kris Bock newsletter. 

#BoxingDay is time to spend that Amazon gift card or explore #KindleUnlimited choices! Grab these fun books for a great new year. #Romance #SweetRomance #RomanticSuspense #ChildrensBooks

Did you get an Amazon gift card? Or maybe a Kindle Unlimited membership? Now is your chance to grab some great books!

😻 If you love sweet romances and cats, check out The Forever Friends Cat Café series. Book one is free, and the next five are in Kindle Unlimited. You can also pick up The Forever Friends Cat Café Collection – with all six of the cat café sweet romance books – in hardcover or paperback. And the ebook is ON SALE for only $4.99 Dec 26-Jan 1 - that's half off an already great price for 6 books! These sweet romances with cinnamon roll heroes and cuddly feline sidekicks will keep you purring for hours.

Visit the Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series page on Amazon US or Amazon UK. (For other countries click here.

Or do you prefer some suspense with your romance? Desert Gold, “Smart romance with an ‘Indiana Jones’ feel,” is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars with over 100 reviews! The ebook is only 99 cents, or free in Kindle Unlimited. Reviewers give this “Smart romance with an 'Indiana Jones' feel” 4.4 stars with 150+ reviews!

Desert Gold follows the hunt for a long-lost treasure in the New Mexico desert. In Valley of Gems, estranged relatives compete to reach a buried treasure by following a series of complex clues. In Silver Canyon, sparks fly when reader favorites Camie and Tiger help a mysterious man track down his missing uncle. See the Treasure Hunting Romantic Suspense series page on Amazon US or Amazon UK.

How about some books for children? (You know, so you have time to read your own stuff!) Check out Chris Eboch's novels for ages nine and up: The Genie’s Gift, a middle eastern fantasy; The Eyes of Pharaoh, a mystery in ancient Egypt; The Well of Sacrifice, a Mayan adventure; and Bandits Peak, a wilderness survival story. They'll keep your upper elementary and middle grade readers busy for hours!

Learn more about Chris Eboch at www.chriseboch.com or visit her page on Amazon or Amazon UK. (For other countries click here.)

Happy New Year!

Grab ebooks as last-minute gifts or stocking stuffers! Check out some great #holidayshopping #giftideas and have happier #holidays

Oh dear, Christmas is almost here! Do you need a last-minute gift or stocking stuffer? How about an e-book? You can buy it as a present and either have an email sent to the recipient or print off the info to give. (Or, you know, you could be stockpiling your own books for reading during breaks or helping you transition into the new year.)

😻 If you love sweet romances and cats, check out The Forever Friends Cat Café series. Book one is free, and the next five are in Kindle Unlimited. You can also pick up The Forever Friends Cat Café Collection – with all six of the cat café sweet romance books – in hardcover, paperback, or ebook. These sweet romances with cinnamon roll heroes and cuddly feline sidekicks will keep you purring for hours.

Visit the Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series page on Amazon US or Amazon UK. (For other countries click here.

Do you prefer some suspense with your romance? Desert Gold, “Smart romance with an ‘Indiana Jones’ feel,” is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars with over 100 reviews! The ebook is only 99 cents, or free in Kindle Unlimited. Reviewers give this “Smart romance with an 'Indiana Jones' feel” 4.4 stars with 150+ reviews!

Desert Gold follows the hunt for a long-lost treasure in the New Mexico desert. In Valley of Gems, estranged relatives compete to reach a buried treasure by following a series of complex clues. In Silver Canyon, sparks fly when reader favorites Camie and Tiger help a mysterious man track down his missing uncle. See the Treasure Hunting Romantic Suspense series page on Amazon US or Amazon UK.

If you have children on your gift list, check out Chris Eboch's novels for ages nine and up: The Genie’s Gift, a middle eastern fantasy; The Eyes of Pharaoh, a mystery in ancient Egypt; The Well of Sacrifice, a Mayan adventure; and Bandits Peak, a wilderness survival story. They'll keep your upper elementary and middle grade readers busy for hours!

Learn more about Chris Eboch at www.chriseboch.com or visit her page on Amazon or Amazon UK. (For other countries click here.)

Happy Holidays!

#SweetRomance Giveaway! Get #ContemporaryRomance #HistoricalRomance #CleanRomance #RomanticComedy #RomanticSuspense free!

Clean & Wholesome Romance Giveaway! 

Find new authors with free novels and novellas. Grab sweet stories with Christmas themes or meet billionaires, cowboys, best friends, and more. Each is free with sign up to the author's newsletter . These contemporary and historical romance offerings (including romantic comedy and romantic suspense) are yours with newsletter signups (unsubscribe any time).

Check out the Furrever Friends Cat Café with a free sweet romance novella complete at 35 pages. Get Lions and Love at the Cat Caféfree when you sign up for the Kris Bock email newsletter.

The Furrever Friends Cat Café Sweet Romance Collection, books 1-6, is now available in hardcover and paperback!

♥ “I absolutely love this heartfelt series.” ♥

The Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series features the workers and customers at a small-town cat café, and the adorable cats and kittens looking for their forever homes. Each book is a complete story with a happy ending for one couple (and maybe more than one rescued cat). This collection contains 5 books in the series.

♥ “The Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series is one of my favorite series of all time." ♥ 

Get all six books in the series for only $19.99 – what a great holiday gift for the cat lovers you know!

♥ “Small town romance with cats...what more could you want?” ♥

Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series page on Amazon USor Amazon UK. (For other countries click here.)

#Holiday Gift Guide: #RomanticSuspense - #Christmas #GiftIdeas for #Romance readers with #SweetRomance #CleanRomance

 Ready for Holiday shopping? Did you know you can give ebooks as gifts, as well as print books? If you know someone who loves romance and suspense, check out these options - or grab yourself some relaxing fun to get through winter!

Romantic Adventures in the Southwest
Desert Gold  – When a quiet history professor uncovers a clue to the legendary lost Victorio Peak treasure, she prepares for adventure. But she’s not the only one interested. Is the handsome pilot who rescued her a hero or the enemy? “The story has it all—action, romance, danger, intrigue….”
Valley of Gems  – Rebecca Westin’s grandfather left her a buried treasure – if she can decipher a complex series of clues leading to it. Her half-siblings are determined to reach the treasure first. Good thing Rebecca has help, in the form of a green-eyed charmer determined to make their desert adventure sexy and fun. But a treacherous enemy will do anything to get that treasure – and revenge.

Silver Canyon  - sparks fly when reader favorites Camie and Tiger help a mysterious man track down his missing uncle. (Each book features a different hero and heroine, and stands alone.)
Counterfeits  – Jenny returns to her grandparents’ art camp in a remote New Mexico town after her grandmother’s sudden death. That night, staying alone in the empty house, she wakes to the noise of intruders. What do the strangers want? As more bizarre events unfold, Jenny starts to realize the people she thought she knew are not what they seem – least of all Rob, an old friend and the camp cook, whose past may be coming back to haunt them all.

What We Found –  When Audra stumbles on a murdered woman in the woods, more than one person isn’t happy about her bringing the crime to light. She’ll have to stand up for herself in order to stand up for the murder victim. It’s a risk, and so is reaching out to the mysterious young man who works with deadly birds of prey. But with danger all around, some risks are worth taking. Whispers in the Dark   – Kylie Hafford craves adventure when she heads to the remote Puebloan ruins of Lost Valley, Colorado, to excavate. Romance isn’t in her plans, but she soon meets two sexy men: Danesh looks like a warrior from the Pueblo’s ancient past, and Sean is a charming, playful tourist. The summer heats up as Kylie uncovers mysteries, secrets, and terrors in the night. She’ll need all her strength and wits to survive—and to save the man she’s come to love.
Read excerpts at www.krisbock.com or visit Kris Bock’s Amazon US page or Amazon UK page. (For other countries click here.) Sign up for the Kris Bock newsletter for a free novella set at the cat café, announcements of new books, sales, and more.

It's #RomCom season - give the gift of a prequel to a favorite classic #RomanticComedy movie, Sweet Home Alabama! These #YoungAdult novels are fun for all ages. #BookBuzz #Holiday #GiftIdeas

Introducing the new romantic comedy series featuring teen “Felony Melanie” before the events of the movie Sweet Home Alabama. Readers ages 12 and up will enjoy reconnecting with their favorite characters from the Sweet Home Alabama movie. Head back in time to the early 1990s for this laugh out loud rom com based on one of the best rom coms of all time.

Visit the Amazon series page for Felony Melanie: Sweet Home Alabama romantic comedy novels or sign up for our Rom-Com newsletter and get Felony Melanie Destroys the Moonshiner’s Cabin. These first two chapters from the novel Felony Melanie in Pageant Pandemonium stand alone as a short story. 

 

Before Melanie Smooter became hot fashion designer Melanie Carmichael, she was known as Felony Melanie, the teenage troublemaker of Pigeon Creek, Alabama. Aching to escape the boredom of small-town life, she gets into many reckless adventures. Her boyfriend, Jake, is always by her side – and the local sheriff is usually close behind.

Melanie’s mother has been shoving her into every beauty pageant within twenty miles since Melanie was a toddler. Melanie is getting a little sick of it. She’s on the verge of quitting when she qualifies for the Miss Alabama Princess Pageant in the big city of Mobile. The first prize scholarship could be her ticket out of Pigeon Creek, not to mention that one of the judges is a real, live New York fashion designer. The competition will be fierce. Can a “trailer trash” girl outshine the snooty debutantes?

Meanwhile, Jake and his friends go to Mobile to support Melanie – and to party in the big city. But when strange disasters befall pageant events, the gang suspects someone is sabotaging the contest. They try to figure who’s behind it and why, but it isn’t easy when everyone dismisses you as redneck kids

Melanie needs to prove herself on stage. Jake and the gang need to make sure she gets the chance. Can they show they’re more than what people see on the surface? 

Is anybody ever ready for Felony Melanie?

Girls don’t do demolition derby. Everyone says so. But Melanie is tired of sitting on the sidelines. Why should the guys have all the fun? She can smash up a car as well as anyone! 

The guys don’t want a girl intruding on their turf, and it’s not so easy for a broke teenager like Melanie to find and fix up an old car. She recruits some helpers and unearths an old, junked car, but everyone from Jake to the sheriff wants to keep her off the track.

Is the town ready for a female demolition derby driver? Is anybody ever ready for Felony Melanie?

Visit the Amazon series page for Felony Melanie:  Sweet Home Alabama romantic comedy novels.

Sign up for our Rom-Com newsletter and get Felony Melanie Destroys the Moonshiner’s Cabin. These first two chapters from the novel Felony Melanie in Pageant Pandemonium stand alone as a short story. In the future, you’ll get fun content about upcoming Felony Melanie novels and other romantic comedy news and links. 

#Holiday Gift Guide: #Romance for #CatLovers - #Christmas #GiftIdeas with #SweetRomance #CleanRomance

Do you need gifts for romance readers? How about cat lovers? Or maybe you need a quick vacation in the pages of a book, to get you through this holiday season. Try one of these Kris Bock titles.

The Furrever Friends Cat Café Sweet Romance Collection  includes books 2-6 for only $9.99 for the ebook or books 1-6 in print for only $19.99 US paperback or $24.99 hardcover - a huge savings over ordering each book separately!  Try the series for FREE with an ebook of Coffee and Crushes at the Cat Café: A Furrever Friends Sweet Romance !

“The Cat Café characters—especially the cat characters!—are so much fun.” – author Dee Knight
Kari doesn't have time for love when she's opening her new cat café. She’s busy hiring employees, fighting with the health inspector – oh, and welcoming 16 shelter cats. She's doing this for the cats, the community, and her family. The café will give her sister, Marley, a job worthy of her baking skills.
Then a tattooed military vet wanders in claiming he’s a master baker. Surely Marley will fall for a guy this sweet, this sexy, this tasty.
Colin has other ideas. It's Kari who makes him want to turn up the heat. But he's spent the last two years recovering from physical and psychological wounds. Is he really ready for a relationship? He's not even sure he should commit to Samson, the sweet Siamese cat who steals his heart.

“Kris Bock’s series about the Cat Café provides delightful reads for those who enjoy sweet romance and pet rescue stories.”

Visit the Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series page on Amazon US or Amazon UK. (For other countries click here.) Or find book 1 at Kobo, B&N/Nook, or Apple/iTunes.

 Get Lions and Love at the Cat Café, a sweet romance novella, free when you sign up for the Kris Bock email newsletter.
Learn more at www.krisbock.comor visit Kris Bock’s Amazon US page or Amazon UK page. (For other countries click here.) Sign up for the Kris Bock newsletter for a free novella set at the cat café, announcements of new books, sales, and more.

A #Recipe from the Cat Caf��: Bacon Nut Brittle perfect for #Christmas2021 gifts. Plus enjoy this #Romance series of #ContemporaryRomance #SweetRomance #CleanRomance

My cat caf�� series features a bakery and two fantastic bakers. So of course I must share recipes! The one below is perfect for people who like a little savory with their sweets. It's a nice gift for bacon-lovers who don't need a lot of stuff for the holidays. This will disappear in no time!
Bacon Nut Brittle RecipeCrunchy, salty, smoky, savory, and sweet. This combination of flavors makes for an unusual treat! You can use whatever nuts you prefer. If someone has nut allergies, use sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds instead (or a vegan "bacon" alternative). If you don't eat pork, skip the bacon and try a mixture of different nuts and seeds to provide a variety of flavors and textures.
1/2 cup bacon crumbles (buy real bacon crumbles, or cook and cool 8 slices of thick cut, smoked bacon)1/2 cup water2 cups sugar1 stick unsalted butter1/3 cup light corn syrup1/2 teaspoon baking soda12 ounces roasted salted cashews1 teaspoon vanillacoarse salt
1.  Cook the bacon until crispy, cool, and chop into 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch pieces.2.  Lightly spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Spray the stirring end of a large, heat-proof spoon as well. 3.  In a large saucepan, combine the following: water, sugar, butter, and corn syrup. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
Safety Warning: The heated mixture gets very hot and sticky. Do not let it touch your skin!
4.  Attach a candy thermometer to the pan. Cook the mixture over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally. Cook to 300��F (adjusted for altitude if necessary), about 10 minutes. The caramel should be the color of a paper bag. Drizzle a bit of caramel from your spoon, and it should spin out a thread. 5.  Remove the pot from the heat. Carefully stir in the baking soda. This will cause the mixture to bubble. 6.  Stir in the nuts, vanilla, and bacon. 7.  Immediately pour the brittle onto the baking sheet. Use the back of the spoon to spread the brittle into a thin, even layer. 8.  Sprinkle with the coarse salt. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes. 9.  Break the brittle into large shards. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one month.
Coffee and Crushes at the Cat Caf��: A Furrever Friends Sweet Romance What do you do when you meet the guy of your dreams? Set him up with your sister, of course.
Kari doesn't have time for love when she's opening her new cat caf��. Renovating an old restaurant, hiring employees, fighting with the health inspector ��� oh, and welcoming 16 shelter cats ��� keeps her plenty busy. She's doing this for the cats, the community, and most of all her family. The caf�� will give her sister, Marley, a job worthy of her baking skills.

Then a tattooed military veteran wanders in claiming to be a master baker himself. The caf�� doesn't need another baker, but maybe Marley needs a man. Surely she'll fall for a guy this sweet, this sexy, this tasty.
Colin has other ideas. It's Kari who makes him want to pour on the sugar and turn up the heat. But he's spent the last two years recovering from physical and psychological wounds. Is he really ready for a relationship? He's not even sure he should commit to Samson, the fluffy marshmallow of a cat who steals his heart.

Visit the Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series page on Amazon US or Amazon UK. (For other countries click here.)

Kris Bock writes novels of romance, mystery, and suspense. Her Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series features the employees and customers at a cat caf��. Watch as they fall in love with each other and shelter cats. Get a free 35-page novella set in the world of the Furrever Friends cat caf�� when you sign up for the Kris Bock newsletter. You���ll also get a printable copy of the recipes mentioned in the cat caf�� novels.

A #Recipe from the Cat Café: Bacon Nut Brittle perfect for #Christmas2021 gifts. Plus enjoy this #Romance series of #ContemporaryRomance #SweetRomance #CleanRomance

My cat café series features a bakery and two fantastic bakers. So of course I must share recipes! The one below is perfect for people who like a little savory with their sweets. It's a nice gift for bacon-lovers who don't need a lot of stuff for the holidays. This will disappear in no time!
Bacon Nut Brittle RecipeCrunchy, salty, smoky, savory, and sweet. This combination of flavors makes for an unusual treat! You can use whatever nuts you prefer. If someone has nut allergies, use sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds instead (or a vegan "bacon" alternative). If you don't eat pork, skip the bacon and try a mixture of different nuts and seeds to provide a variety of flavors and textures.
1/2 cup bacon crumbles (buy real bacon crumbles, or cook and cool 8 slices of thick cut, smoked bacon)1/2 cup water2 cups sugar1 stick unsalted butter1/3 cup light corn syrup1/2 teaspoon baking soda12 ounces roasted salted cashews1 teaspoon vanillacoarse salt
1.  Cook the bacon until crispy, cool, and chop into 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch pieces.2.  Lightly spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Spray the stirring end of a large, heat-proof spoon as well. 3.  In a large saucepan, combine the following: water, sugar, butter, and corn syrup. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
Safety Warning: The heated mixture gets very hot and sticky. Do not let it touch your skin!
4.  Attach a candy thermometer to the pan. Cook the mixture over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally. Cook to 300°F (adjusted for altitude if necessary), about 10 minutes. The caramel should be the color of a paper bag. Drizzle a bit of caramel from your spoon, and it should spin out a thread. 5.  Remove the pot from the heat. Carefully stir in the baking soda. This will cause the mixture to bubble. 6.  Stir in the nuts, vanilla, and bacon. 7.  Immediately pour the brittle onto the baking sheet. Use the back of the spoon to spread the brittle into a thin, even layer. 8.  Sprinkle with the coarse salt. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes. 9.  Break the brittle into large shards. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one month.
Coffee and Crushes at the Cat Café: A Furrever Friends Sweet Romance What do you do when you meet the guy of your dreams? Set him up with your sister, of course.
Kari doesn't have time for love when she's opening her new cat café. Renovating an old restaurant, hiring employees, fighting with the health inspector – oh, and welcoming 16 shelter cats – keeps her plenty busy. She's doing this for the cats, the community, and most of all her family. The café will give her sister, Marley, a job worthy of her baking skills.

Then a tattooed military veteran wanders in claiming to be a master baker himself. The café doesn't need another baker, but maybe Marley needs a man. Surely she'll fall for a guy this sweet, this sexy, this tasty.
Colin has other ideas. It's Kari who makes him want to pour on the sugar and turn up the heat. But he's spent the last two years recovering from physical and psychological wounds. Is he really ready for a relationship? He's not even sure he should commit to Samson, the fluffy marshmallow of a cat who steals his heart.

Visit the Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series page on Amazon US or Amazon UK. (For other countries click here.)

Kris Bock writes novels of romance, mystery, and suspense. Her Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series features the employees and customers at a cat café. Watch as they fall in love with each other and shelter cats. Get a free 35-page novella set in the world of the Furrever Friends cat café when you sign up for the Kris Bock newsletter. You’ll also get a printable copy of the recipes mentioned in the cat café novels.