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#NewRelease Alert - The Billionaire Cowgirl’s Christmas! Preorder now for delivery Nov. 7. #romance #SweetRomance #Booktwt #Booklovers #Christmas

In theAccidental Billionaire Cowboys series , a Texas ranchingfamily wins a billion-dollar lottery. They’re advised to go into hiding, butthey have animals needing care. They'll have to stay and fend off enviousfriends, scammers, and fortune hunters. Can they build new dreams and find loveamidst the chaos?

Reviewers say: “All of these books have been marvelous.”

“I was hooked from the start. This book series just keepsgetting better.” 

The Billionaire Cowgirl’s Christmas:

Playing thelottery was just for fun, but with the one-billion-dollar win, life getscomplicated.

It’s beennearly a year since widowed Texas rancher Ava Tomlinson wonthe lottery. And while her four adult sons have found love, Ava feels unsettledas the holidays approach. She’s adjusting to giving her sons more privacyand lonely due to a rift in her once tight circle of friends. Romance is thelast thing on her mind when a handsome, younger survey geologist arrives on theranch to work through the holidays. Their friendship is unexpected anddelightful, but she won't risk a broken heart by starting a romance with a manwho's hitting the road soon – even if she could trust he’s not a gold digger

NorthRabe’s career keeps him on the road.His plans of working through Christmas are derailed when Ava includes him infamily dinners and holiday events in Last Stand. For the first time, he has aglimpse of a family life long missing. Ava is sweet, smart, generous andhard-working, and he’s quickly smitten. Is it finally time to put down roots?And if so, how can he prove he wants Ava’s heart, not her money?

Preorder now for delivery Nov. 7! The Accidental Billionaire Cowboys series is available in print and ebook at all major retailers.

Reviewers say: “This whole series has been fun.”

“Kris has a winning series here.” 

“Kris has created a beautiful family with special significant others. I highly recommend this series.”

KrisBockwrites romance, mystery, and suspense. Her Furrever FriendsSweet Romance series features the employees and customers at a cat café. Watch as theyfall in love with each other and shelter cats. Get a free 30-page story set inthe world of the Furrever Friends cat café when you sign up for the Kris Bocknewsletter . You’ll alsoget a printable copy of the recipes mentioned in the cat café novels, plus funcontent about cats, announcements of new books, sales, and more.

In theAccidental Detective series , a witty journalist solves mysteries in Arizona and tackles thechallenges of turning fifty. “The characters in this book remind me of those in Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series. I love their quirks and I was fooled until the very end.” – BookBub review

If you love romantic suspense by MaryStewart or Barbara Michaels, try Kris Bock’s stories of treasure hunting,archaeology, and intrigue in the Southwest. Learn more at www.krisbock.com.

Krisalso writes a series with her brother, scriptwriter Douglas J Eboch, who wrotethe original screenplay for the movie Sweet Home Alabama. The FelonyMelanie series follows the crazy antics of Melanie, Jake, and their friends adecade before the events of the movie. Sign up for the romanticcomedy newsletter to get ashort story preview, or find the books at all E-book retailers .

Sign up for the Kris Bocknewsletter to get a printable copy of 22 recipesmentioned in the cat café novels, Lionsand Love at the Cat Café, a free Accidental Detective short story, and more. Then every two weeks you’ll get fun content about animals,announcements of new books, sales, and more.

Southwestern #Recipe for the #Holidays - Crock Pot Cheese Fondue Dip #partyfood

Photo by EquatorialSky CreativeCommons license I write novels ofadventure and romance set in the Southwestern United States. The novels touchon local culture, including food. For Valley of Gems, Iput together a recipe booklet of foods mentioned in the book, including this handyparty treat.

Crock Pot CheeseFondue Dip

1 (10.75 oz) can cheddar cheese soup
2 cups grated cheddar cheese1 cup milk
1/4 cup or more green chiles
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce1 Tbsp. chives
1 Tbsp. garlicServe with corn chips, celery sticks, cauliflower, etc.
 Combine all ingredients in a fondue pot or small crock pot. Heat on medium, stirring frequently, until smooth and well blended. Adjust heat to warm and serve in the pot, with chips or veggies on the side. If it starts to get too thick, stir in a little more milk.For more recipes, click on the “Recipe” label down to the right.)

See the Treasure Hunting Romantic Suspense series page.

Treasure Hunting Romantic Suspense

Rebecca Westin isshocked to learn the grandfather she never knew has left her a bona fide buriedtreasure – but only if she can decipher a complex series of clues leading toit. The hunt would be challenging enough without interference from herhalf-siblings, who are determined to find the treasure first and keep it forthemselves. Good thing Rebecca has recruited some help.

Sam is determined toshow Rebecca that a desert adventure can be sexy and fun. But there’s atreacherous wildcard in the mix, a man willing to do anything to get thattreasure – and revenge.

Action and romancecombine in this lively Southwestern adventure, complete with riddles the readeris invited to solve to identify historical and cultural sites around NewMexico. Go to Kris Bock’s website - Romantic Suspense tab to find a printable list of the clues andrecipes from the book.
TheSouthwest Romantic Suspense series includes Desert Gold, Valley of Gems,and Silver Canyon.  Each novel stands alone and is complete,with no cliffhangers. This series mixes action and adventure with light romancein the Southwest. This series was originally published as The MadMonk’s Treasure, The Dead Man’s Treasure, and TheSkeleton Canyon Treasure.

99-cent #romance Coffee and Crushes at The Cat Café: a Furrever Friends #SweetRomance for #CatLovers #booktwt #BookLovers

“The Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series is one of myfavorite series of all time.” 

Furrever Friends SweetRomance series page on Amazon US or Amazon UK. 

Coffeeand Crushes at the Cat Café: a Furrever Friends Sweet Romance book 1

Kari doesn’t have time for love when she’sopening her new cat café. She’s busy hiring employees, fighting with thehealth inspector – oh, and welcoming 16 shelter cats. But when a sexy masterbaker walks in, she can’t let him get away. 

Readers give it 4.4 stars on Amazon with 390 ratings and 4.3 stars on GoodReads with over 250 ratings! 

Readers say: “Small townromance with cats ... what more could you want?”

“Anyone wholikes a sweet story about relatable, cat-loving characters will enjoy Coffeeand Crushes.”

“I loved thechemistry between the characters.”

“I love how the cat café comes into being, how the cats help the people in their lives and of course the happy ending!” The Furrever Friends Cat Café helps people find furryforever friends – and just might lead to romantic true love too. 

“I absolutely love this heartfelt series.” 

– Book Review 

 

Furrever Friends Sweet Romance serieson Amazon US or AmazonUK or seethe series with links to all retailers .

writes romance, mystery, and suspense. Get a free 30-page story set in theworld of the Furrever Friends cat café when you sign up for Kris Bock’s Romance and Mysterynewsletter. You’ll also get a printable copy of"22 recipes from the cat café: and a free Accidental Detective mystery short story and bonus material.

Inthe Accidental Billionaire Cowboysseries, a Texas ranching family wins a billion-dollar lottery. They’readvised to go into hiding, but they have animals needing care. They’ll have to stayand fend off envious friends, scammers, and fortune hunters. Can they build newdreams and find love amidst the chaos?

Krisalso writes a series with her brother, scriptwriter Douglas J Eboch, who wrotethe original screenplay for the movie Sweet Home Alabama. The FelonyMelanie series follows the crazy antics of Melanie, Jake, and their friends adecade before the events of the movie. The series starts with Felony Melanie in PageantPandemonium. Sign up for our romantic comedynewsletter andget Felony Melanie Destroys the Moonshiner’s Cabin. Or find thebooks on Amazon US or All E-book retailers.

No one warned her hot flashes could lead to death… The Accidental Detective humorous #mystery series book 5 #NewRelease today! #CozyMystery #BookBuzz

In TheAccidental Detective humorous mystery series , a witty journalistsolves mysteries in Arizona and tackles the challenges of turning fifty.

Someone Murderous at The Midnight Motel:The Accidental Detective Book 5 releases today!

Forcedto leave her celebrated career as an international war correspondent after aninjury, Kate Tessler now dabbles in detective work in her Arizonahometown. She and her sister, Jen, need to take any job offered if they want tobecome true PIs. When Jen's college friend asks them to investigate suspiciousactivity at a motel he inherited, it sounds like a free vacation with a littlesurveillance thrown in.

Butwhen Kate's hot flashes wake her in the middle of the night, she wandersoutside to cool off and stumbles over a dead body. Soon they’re caught up intheir toughest—and most dangerous—case yet. Kate and Jen can’t trust anyone atthe motel or the local police force they suspect of corruption. Good thing theyhave their eclectic senior sidekicks to share the undercover work.

The lies pile up, the villains multiply, and the motel is hiding more secrets than they ever imagined. When they finally break the case, Kate needs to ensure she and Jen aren't collateral damage.

“I LOVE this series. It’s sofunny but…murderous & the mystery is not messing around.” – author SinclairJayne

the Accidental Detective humorous mystery series and get the links to all retailers. This humorous series starts with Something Shady at Sunshine Haven. 

Kris Bock writes novels of romance,mystery, and suspense. Learn more at the  Kris Bock website .

In the AccidentalBillionaire Cowboys series, a Texas ranching family wins a fortune in the lottery. Who wouldn't want to be a billionaire? Turns out winning the lottery causes as many problems as it solves. 

Kris’s Furrever Friends Sweet Romanceseries features the employees and customers at a cat café. Watch as they fall in love with each other and shelter cats. Get a freecat café novella, mystery stories, and more when you sign up for the Kris Bock newsletter . 

Kris also writes a series with her brother, scriptwriter DouglasJ Eboch, who wrote the original screenplay for the movie Sweet Home Alabama. 

The FelonyMelanie series follows the crazy antics of Melanie, Jake, and their friends adecade before the events of the movie. 

Sign up for our romantic comedy newsletter and get FelonyMelanie Destroys the Moonshiner’s Cabin. Or find the books on Amazon US or All E-book retailers.

Someone Murderous at The Midnight Motel: The Accidental Detective humorous #mystery Book 5 #NewRelease is up for preorder now! #CozyMystery #BookTwitter

In  The Accidental Detective humorous mystery series , a witty journalist solves mysteries in Arizona and tackles the challenges of turning fifty.

Someone Murderous at The Midnight Motel: The Accidental Detective Book 5 releases in one week and you can preorder it now!

When Kate Tessler lefther celebrated career as an international war correspondent after an injury,she didn’t expect to dabble in detective work in her Arizona hometown alongsideher sister, Jen. The duo is all in, but earning their PI license proves tricky.They need all the practice they can get, so when Jen's college friend asks themto investigate suspicious activity at a motel he inherited, they take the job.

It sounds easy enough, with Kate and Jenplanning to relax while they surveil the motel. But when Kate's hot flasheswake her in the middle of the night, she wanders outside to cool off andstumbles over a dead body. Soon they’re caught up in their toughest—and mostdangerous—case yet. Kate and Jen have no clue who they’re dealing with, and can’ttrust anyone at the motel or the local police force they suspect of corruption.

Good thing they have their eclectic senior sidekicks to share the undercover work. But when they finally break the case, Kate needs to ensure she and Jen can survive the damage.

“I LOVE this series. It’s so funny but…murderous & the mystery is not messing around.” – author Sinclair Jayne

the Accidental Detective humorous mystery series  and get the links to all retailers. This humorous series starts with Something Shady at Sunshine Haven. 

Kris Bock writes novels of romance, mystery, and suspense. Learn more at the  Kris Bock website .

In the Accidental Billionaire Cowboys series, a Texas ranching family wins a fortune in the lottery. Who wouldn't want to be a billionaire? Turns out winning the lottery causes as many problems as it solves. 

Kris’s 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 cat café novella, mystery stories, and more when you sign up for the  Kris Bock newsletter . 

Kris also writes a series with her brother, scriptwriter Douglas J Eboch, who wrote the original screenplay for the movie Sweet Home Alabama. 

The Felony Melanie series follows the crazy antics of Melanie, Jake, and their friends a decade before the events of the movie. 

Sign up for our romantic comedy newsletter and get Felony Melanie Destroys the Moonshiner’s Cabin. Or find the books on Amazon US or All E-book retailers.

#AmWriting and Running: 6 #Writing Lessons Learned from Jogging #NWHFD #fitnessday #Writelife

In March of 2011 I startedjogging. Despite the occasional illness, injury, and ‘I don’t wanna,’ I’m stillgetting out regularly (at least when it's not too hot). On one long and rather tedious solo run, I startedmaking connections between jogging and writing and life. I'm sharing them in honor of National Women's Health & Fitness Week (the last week in September). See some interesting facts here. 
Get Some Running BuddiesIt helps to have inspiration. I started jogging with a Couch to 5K group that met twice a week.Having the regular schedule kept us on track. The program helped us paceourselves, starting with short runs and frequent walks, and working up to a 45minute run. We also had an experienced leader to offer advice.
Several of us continued running together after the programended. I wouldn’t get out there as often if people weren’t waiting for me. I’dbe tempted to stop early, if I didn’t have the encouragement of the group. Hey,peer pressure is powerful! You might as well make it work for you. Plus, it’smore fun to run with other people.
For writers, it’s important to find the right peer group foryour needs. For many, this is a critique group. They may be large or small,meet in person or online, have open or closed membership, get together weeklyor monthly or as needed. Finding a group that suits your needs is invaluable.
Other writers share goals and deadlines, checking in with afriend daily or weekly to report progress. There’s that peer pressure again!Even a non-writing friend can help hold you accountable. (But choose carefully.You don't need someone pressuring you to finish your novel in six months or runa seven-minute mile.)
Finally, social groups can provide camaraderie andnetworking. I live in a small town with a science and engineering college; Iknow far more computer geeks than writers. But by making monthly trips toAlbuquerque to attend a writing meeting, I’ve made many friends who understandwhat I do. I’ve also made connections by teaching workshops and guest speakingfor groups like Sisters in Crime. 

For those who can’t attend in person (or all of us during the pandemic), onlinediscussion boards, listserves, and online classes offer information and a senseof connection. The New Mexico SCBWI group of children's book writers and illustrators has a weekly online "coffee chat" which has been fantastic for keeping in touch. Another writing friend started inviting people to occasional evening chats – "the folks I would grab at a conference to go out for drinks."
Jog - and Write - for Distance, Not Speed It really is about the journey, not how fast you get there.Pace yourself, and enjoy the journey, or you might burn out along the way. Ifyou can see the end, or at least imagine the cheering crowds and free food, itmight give you the extra boost you need to keep going. But take time to enjoythe sights, and the experience will be a lot more fun.
As a writer, don’t focus so much on the response to yourquery letters. Sure, celebrate successes, and try to learn fromdisappointments, but put most of your energy into enjoying the journey. (Thatworks for the rest of life, too.)
But Keep Moving Your Feet (or Fingers) A slow pace may get you there, but if you have a long way togo, you might as well do it running. A marathon will take a lot longer at astroll than at a jog, even a slow jog. Run when you can, walk when you need arest, but keep moving. That’s the only way to reach the end.
Take the time you need to learn and practice your writingcraft. Do as many drafts as you need to polish your novel. Don’t rush, but dokeep working. Write a page a day, and you’ll have a complete draft in a year.It may not be perfect, but it will be more than what you started with.
Practice Makes Perfect, or AtLeast Lessens the PainIf you’re training, you need to get out regularly. Runningonce a month will just leave you sore and frustrated each time, and you won’tsee any progress in your fitness.
It’s the same with writing. Establishing habits and stickingto them will keep your mind fit. Writing several times a week will hone yourskills and make it easier to get started next time.
Beware of ShortcutsIf I map out a 5K run, but take every shortcut, that couldcut the distance down to 3 ½K. Easier, sure, but that won’t prepare me forrunning a 10K. It’s the same with life. Whether you’re trying to switchcareers, meet the right partner, or finish a novel, some shortcuts may help,but others may do more harm than good.

See Chris’s websitefor info on classes:
Advanced Plotting;Educational Publishing;
and You Can Write for Children, plus
developmental editing rates/recs.

I work with a lot of writing students. The beginners want toknow if they’ll get published after taking one course. Nobody wants to spend 10years learning how to write, but you need to do the work in order to earn thereward at the end. If you beg your friend to send your rough draft to hereditor, you’ll blow your chance to make the best use of that connection. If youself publish your work before it’s ready, you’ll waste time that could bebetter spent working on your craft.
Sometimes the long, hard path is the only one that gets youwhere you want to go.
Whether Running or Writing, Push Yourself SometimesWith enough practice, you should get better. When I startedjogging, it was a struggle to go for 10 minutes without a break. Six months later,I could make it through 45 minutes without stopping.Learnmore about theAccidental Detective
humorous mystery series .
And then I plateaued. Jogging had become comfortable, if noteasy. Why cause more pain by trying to go farther or faster?
Because that’s the only way to get better. And most likely,it’s the only way to stay interested. Fortunately, one of my jogging partners was great about coming up with new workouts. We added in some sprints one day, did hills another day. We chose different routes on different terrains. Varietykeeps it interesting, which makes it easier to work hard.
With my writing, I find that I get bored if I become toocomfortable with something. After publishing a dozen children’s books as Chris Eboch, I wanted a change. I startedwriting romantic suspense for adults, using thename Kris Bock. This brought newchallenges – writing books two or three times as long as what I was used to,exploring romantic subplots, delving deeper into character. I didn’t always getthings right the first time, but I became a better writer – and I renewed myinterest in writing.
Are you a writer who runs? Join the Writers Who Run FacebookGroup to meet up with like-minded folks and learn about events.
Kris Bockwrites romance, mystery, and suspense. In the Accidental Detective series, a witty journalist solves mysteries in Arizona and tackles the challenges of turning fifty. 
Kris’s Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series features the employees and customers at a cat café. In the Accidental Billionaire Cowboys series, a Texas ranching family wins a fortune in the lottery, which causes as many problems as it solves. Learn more at her  website or visit Kris Bock’s Amazon US page or Amazon UK page. (For other countries click here.)
Kris writes a series with her brother, scriptwriter Douglas J Eboch, who wrote the original screenplay for the movie Sweet Home Alabama. The Felony Melanie series follows the crazy antics of Melanie, Jake, and their friends a decade before the events of the movie.  Visit the Amazon US series page  or  the B&N page  for Felony Melanie: Sweet Home Alabama romantic comedy novels or find the books at  other E-book retailers .

Kris also writesromantic suspense set in the Southwestern U.S. If you love Mary Stewart orBarbara Michaels, try Kris Bock’s stories of treasure hunting, archaeology, andintrigue in the Southwest. Learnmore at www.krisbock.com or visit Kris Bock’s Amazon US page or Amazon UK page.(Forother countries click here.) 

Get the first book in the Accidental Detective humorous #mystery series on sale for #99cents for a limited time! #CozyMystery #BookBuzz #BookTwitter

“Thisis a remarkably enjoyable start to a brand new cozy mystery series.” ~Books a Plenty BookReviews

SomethingShady at Sunshine Haven, the first book in the Accidental Detective humorous mystery series, is on sale for 99 cents for a limited time!

War correspondent Kate Tessler has followedthe most dangerous news stories around the world. But can she survive goinghome?

Injured in a bombing, Kate returns to herhometown in Arizona to recover. For the first time in her life, she’s startingto feel her age (49), even though she’s living like a teenager again: stayingwith her father, trying to understand why her sister resents her so much, andrunning into people who still think of her as Kitty.

Seeing her mother in an Alzheimer’s unit isthe hardest part – until an old friend asks her to investigate suspiciousdeaths at that nursing home. Is a self-appointed “Angel of Mercy” killingpatients to end their suffering? Are family members hastening theirinheritance? Is an employee extorting money and removing the witnesses? Kateuses her journalism skills to track clues, but the puzzle pieces simply won’tfit.

If Kate can’t uncover the truth, her mothercould be next on the killer’s list.

Learn more about the Accidental Detective humorous mystery series with links to all retailers.

“Agreat start to a new series... Readers will enjoy this new cozy mystery andeagerly wait for more sleuthing with Kate and the Coffee Shop Irregulars!” ~Reading is mySuperpower

“Thisis a fast-paced book that keeps you thinking. It’s a great jump start for thisnew series. I will anxiously await the second book.” ~Socrates’ BookReviews

Quick Peek: 

My childhoodhome had faded in the harsh Arizona sun and now showed its age—rather like me.I’d never dreamed of living here again after thirty years of traveling theworld. But I needed to rest and heal, and where better to do that than in myparents’ house? In a few weeks—I promised myself weeks, not months, anddefinitely not years—I would be well enough to return to journalism. “How’sMom?” I asked.

“Good,” Dadsaid. “Well, you know. She’s settled in. She can’t wait to see you.”

I didn’t askif she’d remember me. I hadn’t noticed signs of Alzheimer’s on my last visit,but that had been a year ago.

“Hey, afriend of yours runs the care home. She gave me a message for you. Said it wasurgent.” Dad shuffled through the mail on the little table by the door.

I couldn’tthink of any friends in Arizona. I hadn’t had any here since my childhood. Myfriends were scattered around the world, wherever news was happening.

Dad handed mean envelope. I propped my cane against the table so I had two hands to tearopen the envelope. The handwritten message inside was brief:

Kitty—Please come see me ASAP. I needyour help.

—Heather Garcia

“She sounded . . .” Dad hesitated. “She asked aboutyour journalism and begged me to bring you in as soon as possible.”

“SomethingShady at Sunshine Haven by Kris Bock grabbed me from the first page to thelast.” ~Novels Alive

“KrisBock is my new favorite cozy mystery writer. I loved this book so much! I sorelated to Kate and her struggles to get back to her regular life. Can’t waitfor the next book in this series!” – BookBub Review

Kris Bock writes novels of romance,mystery, and suspense. In theAccidental Detective series , a witty journalist solves mysteries in Arizona and tackles thechallenges of turning fifty. This humorous series starts with SomethingShady at Sunshine Haven. 

Kris’s Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series features the employeesand customers at a cat café. In the AccidentalBillionaire Cowboys series, a Texas ranching family wins a fortune in thelottery, which causes as many problems as it solves Learn more at the Kris Bockwebsite. Get a freecat café novella, mystery stories, and more when you sign up for the Kris Bock newsletter. 

Kris also writes a series with her brother, scriptwriter DouglasJ Eboch, who wrote the original screenplay for the movie Sweet Home Alabama.The FelonyMelanie series follows the crazy antics of Melanie, Jake, and their friends adecade before the events of the movie.

Taking to the air for The Billionaire Cowboy's Proposition - research for this #romance series led to new heights. #ReadzTule #BookTwitter #BookBuzz

In  theAccidental Billionaire Cowboys series , Cody Tomlinson flies small planes as a crop duster before his family wins a huge lottery. 

To research TheBillionaire Cowboy's Proposition, I went up in a friend's small plane. Why? Well, let's start with a quick description of the book: 

Thanks tohis family’s enormous lottery win, former crop-dusting pilot Cody has plenty ofmoney to help, but Mallory refuses to be one more person begging for the sexy,scarred cowboy’s attention. Instead, she offers a deal: if Cody invests in thetheater, she’ll play the part of his fiancée to ward off fortune hunters. But isMallory a good enough actor to hide her true feelings? And will Cody plant hisfeet in Last Stand or get back in his plane and fly away?

The female lead, Mallory, had never been in any kind of plane before Cody took her up in his. I wanted to capture what it would feel like to experience flying this way for the first time. 

Here I am in the back seat of this two-seater plane at the small local airport.

“This whole series has been fun, but this story really made me think.” – author Sinclair Jayne

I took pictures of everything so I had them for reference when I was describing Mallory's experience. (It was very hot on the ground, so my hiking pants are unzipped. It got cooler once we were in the air.) 

“All of these books have been marvelous, but The Billionaire Cowboys Proposition has something just a little extra. My favorite book of my favorite series by Kris Bock. I would give it more than five stars if I could.” – BookBub review

I also took some scenic pictures. This is in central New Mexico, not Texas an hour from Austin where the Last Stand books are set, but it gave me an idea of her perspective on things from the air.

“I had fun with this story and if you love a well-written, realistic, and believable romance between two people who aren’t always perfect but right for each other… then you’ll love this one.” – Happily Ever After Romance 

I've been on at least a hundred commercial flights, but a tiny plane is different. You really notice every movement, like when the plane is tilting in this photo! 

I tend to get a little queasy, but it still an amazing experience. My favorite part was seeing clouds right overhead. I'm incredibly lucky that I had a friend with a small plane like this who enjoys taking up passengers! If you ever get a chance to go up in a small plane, give it a try.

“I love returning to this little Texas town and the Tomlinson family. It’s like reconnecting with old friends.” – BookBub review

Who wouldn't want to be a billionaire? Turns out winning the lottery causes as many problems as it solves.

In the Accidental Billionaire Cowboys sweet romance series, a Texas ranching family struggles to maintain their privacy and work ethic after an enormous lottery win. Can they build new dreams and find love amidst the chaos?

Reader Praise for the books: 

“What a wonderful book! I loved every word of this book and highly recommend it.”

“Kris has created a beautiful family with special significant others. I highly recommend this book and series.” 

“Kris has a winning series here.” 

“I was hooked from the start. This book series just keeps getting better.” 

Kris Bock writes novels of romance, mystery, and suspense. Her Kris Bock newsletter. You’ll also get a printable copy of the recipes mentioned in the cat café novels, plus fun content about cats, announcements of new books, sales, and more.

Kris also writes mystery and suspense novels. In the Accidental Detective series, a witty journalist solves mysteries in Arizona and tackles the challenges of turning fifty. This humorous series starts with  Something Shady at Sunshine Haven . 
If you love romantic suspense by Mary Stewart or Barbara Michaels, try Kris Bock’s stories of treasure hunting, archaeology, and intrigue in the Southwest. Learn more at www.krisbock.com or visit Kris Bock’s Amazon US page or Amazon UK page. (For other countries click here.)

Kris is also writing a series with her brother, scriptwriter Douglas J Eboch, who wrote the original screenplay for the movie Sweet Home Alabama. The Felony Melanie series follows the crazy antics of Melanie, Jake, and their friends a decade before the events of the movie. Sign up for the romantic comedy newsletter to get a short story preview, or find the books at Amazon US or All E-book retailers.

"This runaway bride needs a fresh start." A Baby for the Billionaire Cowboy: A #SweetRomance #NewRelease out now! #romance #BookTwitter

In theAccidental Billionaire Cowboys series , a Texas ranchingfamily wins a billion-dollar lottery. They’re advised to go into hiding, butthey have animals needing care. They'll have to stay and fend off enviousfriends, scammers, and fortune hunters. Can they build new dreams and find loveamidst the chaos?

“This has been one of my favorite cowboy series to read as itis so unexpected.”

A Baby for the Billionaire Cowboy is Book 4 in the series

This runaway bride needs a fresh start.

After falling unexpectedly pregnant, Daisy Taylor barely hada moment to think. The baby’s father proposed, her parents rushed the wedding,and Daisy fled the altar. She runs away to Last Stand, Texas, to stay with heraunt and arrives in time for a fundraising ball—where her wedding dress blendsin—and dances with a handsome stranger. He seems sweet and kind, and when Daisylater secures employment as an assistant at a nearby ranch, she’s pleased tosee the man again. But he doesn’t even recognize her now that she's visibly pregnant.

The youngest of his siblings, Xander Tomlinson is stilluncomfortable with his family’s unexpected lottery win. He prefers a quiet andpeaceful life on the ranch caring for creatures in need. When his mother hiresan office assistant, Xander is immediately protective of Daisy and her growing belly.

Daisy won’t take charity and Xander struggles to fight hisattraction to Daisy who, as an employee, is off-limits. As their friendshipteeters on the edge of becoming more and the baby’s father starts makingdemands, will Xander learn that some things are worth fighting for?

“I was hooked from the start. This book series just keepsgetting better.” – BookBub Review

Quick Peek:

He spun her again and shifted sothey were facing each other. Daisy felt like she was floating. The music, thesoft night air, the semidarkness, the cicadas singing—they all combined to turnthe moment into a dream. Maybe she was dreaming—she’d fallen asleep and shewould awake to find—

“Daisy Mae!” The voice boomed fromthe building entrance.

Daisy flinched. She’d never gottenAuntie Rhonda to remember that she no longer went by Daisy Mae. Oh well, it wasa small price to pay.

She smiled at the man, even thoughhe might not be able to see her expression in the darkness. “Thank you for thedance.”

He gave a small jerk of a bow andheaded back inside. Rhonda watched him go with a considering look as Daisy gingerlywalked toward her great-aunt.

Rhonda turned the considering lookon Daisy. “Oh, honey, you look like chewed twine. Here now, child.” She heldout her arms.

Daisy fell into them with a shudderof relief.

“This was an amazing read from the moment Daisy and Xander first meet, and during their slow building romance till the heartwarming ending.” – BookBub Review

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KrisBockwrites novels of romance, mystery, and suspense. Her  Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series Kris Bocknewsletter . You’ll alsoget a printable copy of the recipes mentioned in the cat café novels, plus funcontent about cats, announcements of new books, sales, and more.

Krisalso writes mystery and suspense novels. In theAccidental Detective series, a witty journalist solves mysteries in Arizona and tackles thechallenges of turning fifty. If you love romantic suspense by MaryStewart or Barbara Michaels, try Kris Bock’s stories of treasure hunting,archaeology, and intrigue in the Southwest. Learn more at www.krisbock.com or visit the Kris Bock Amazon USpageor Amazon UKpage.(For other countries click here.)

Krisis also writing a series with her brother, scriptwriter Douglas J Eboch, whowrote the original screenplay for the movie Sweet Home Alabama. TheFelony Melanie series follows the crazy antics of Melanie, Jake, and theirfriends a decade before the events of the movie. Felony Melanie and the Prank War is on sale for 99 cents until Aug 12. Sign up for the romanticcomedy newsletter to get ashort story preview, or find the books at Amazon US or All E-book retailers.

It's International Cat Day! Read books for #catlovers plus other ways to celebrate! #internationalcatday #romance #contemporaryromance #sweetromance

"International Cat Day is a celebration which takes place on 8 August of every year. It was created in 2002 by the International Fund for Animal Welfare. It is a day to raise awareness for cats and learn about ways to help and protect them." 
" The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) is one of the largest animal welfare and conservation charities in the world. The organization works to rescue individual animals, safeguard populations, preserve habitat, and advocate for greater protections." - wikipedia
How to celebrate? 
Donate to your favorite feline rescue! 
Adopt a new kitty.
Feed feral cats.
If you have a cat, shower it with love.
Read cat-centric books!
The Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series features theworkers and customers at a small-town cat café, and the adorable cats andkittens looking for their forever homes. Each book is a complete story with ahappy ending for one couple (and maybe more than one rescued cat). 

Coffeeand Crushes at the Cat Café : aFurrever Friends Sweet Romance #1 is only 99 cents!  Furrever FriendsSweet Romance series on Amazon US ,  Amazon UK , or B&N/Nook.

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Coffeeand Crushes at the Cat Café: a Furrever Friends Sweet Romance: 

What do you do when you meet the guy of your dreams? Set himup with your sister, of course.

Kari doesn't have time for love when she's opening her newcat 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 herbaking skills.

Then a tattooed military vet wanders in claiming he’s amaster baker. Surely Marley will fall for a guy this sweet, this sexy, thistasty.

Colin has other ideas. It's Kari who makes him want to turnup the heat. But he's spent the last two years recovering from physical andpsychological wounds. Is he really ready for a relationship? He's not even surehe should commit to Samson, the sweet Siamese cat who steals his heart.

“A sweet romance, with cats, kittens, yummy pastries (andrecipes for some of them), and a hunky hero.”

“A heartwarming story of two cautious people learning tolove each other. The cats and cakes were an added bonus.”

“I loved this book so much and absolutely loved the conceptof the café.”

Kittens and Kisses at the Cat Café: A FurreverFriends Sweet Romance

He’s loved her forever. She still sees him as the neighborkid. Can five desperate kittens bring them together?

Marley is a baker at the new Furrever Friends Cat Café,which is still trying to find its footing. Her nine-year-old son, Brian, desperatelywants a kitten, but they can’t have pets where they live. Who has the time todate? Just as well that she’s protected her heart since the father of her childdisappeared.

Adam has loved Marley since he was 13, and she was his bestfriend’s free-spirited older sister. Back then, he fantasized about rescuingher from bandits or dragons. Now he’s 24, and the five-year age gap isn’t soserious. He wants nothing more than to become a family with Marley and her son.But will she ever see him as a man?

When someone leaves a box of week-old kittens at the café, Adamjumps at the chance to be a hero. But herding kittens might be tougher thanfighting dragons, especially when two of them fail to thrive. Can Adam, Marley,and Brian save the kittens and find a future together?

“I absolutely love this heartfelt series.”

“It's fabulous watching the bond developed between Adam andMarley. 5 stars for sure!”

“Kittens and Kisses was a feel-good story thatleft me with a smile.” 

Tea and Temptation at the Cat Café – book 3:  Can two lonely people get a second chance at finding love?

Romance and Rescues at the Cat Café – book 4:  Can getting stranded in a creepy house full of abandoned cats turn theseenemies into friends—or even something more?

Christmas Cookies at the Cat Café – book 5:  Christmas isn’t the same since Diane’s kids grew up and her husband died – sowhen her high school sweetheart comes back to town, maybe it’s time for somecozy new holiday traditions.

Cupcakes and Confessions at The Cat Café – book 6:  A chance meeting connects Fiona to the daughter she gave up for adoption 23years ago. Sean steadies Fiona through this emotional roller coaster, but shedoesn’t have room for romance – does she?

“The Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series is one of myfavorite series of all time… I read this book in one sitting and loved it!” – Nicole 

Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series on Amazon US ,  Amazon UK , or B&N/Nook.