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May 10, 2023
Great last-minute deals for Mother’s Day! #mothersday #giftideas


Thispage also links to gift ideas based on “Foodie Mom,” “Pet Mom,” “TechyMom,” etc.

If you have time to get things shipped, how about some funand comfy Animal-ThemedSlippers? They have cats, dogs, pandas etc. – and regular cozyslippers as well, but it’s hard to beat the cute animals.

See the posts on my writer's blog for items to increase Reader Comfort, such as this Pillow Foam Stand Holder, RoostLaptop Stand, or Adjustable Laptop Table.

I hope this is given you a few ideas. You can also simplysearch for Mother'sDay Gifts for additional inspiration!
May is Mystery Month! Start this #RomanticSuspense series for only 99 cents. #mystery #SpringReads #MysteryMonth #BookTwitter

Desert Gold : Southwest Treasure Hunters book 1

Thelost Victorio Peak treasure is the stuff of legends—a heretic Spanish priest’sgold mine, made richer by the spoils of bandits and an Apache raider. WhenErin, a quiet history professor, uncovers a clue that may pinpoint the losttreasure cave, she prepares for adventure. But when a hit and run driver nearlykills her, she realizes she’s not the only one after the treasure. And is Drew,the handsome helicopter pilot who found her bleeding in a ditch, really a hero,or one of the enemy?
“Fast,fun, romance and adventure, What more can you ask for” – reader NikiDriscoll
Valley of Gems: Southwest Treasure Hunters seriesbook 2

RebeccaWestin’s grandfather left a buried treasure, and a complex series of clues. Herhalf-siblings are determined to reach the treasure first. Good thing Rebeccahas Sam, making their desert adventure sexy and fun. But a treacherous enemyalso wants that treasure – and revenge.
“Ilove that the author makes this book interactive – if the reader wants it tobe. You can go online and download a printable copy of the treasure map and tryto decipher the clues yourself. I found that it be a fun addition to the book,plus you'll also get awesome Southwestern recipes.”
Valley of Gems Bonus Material: Download a printable list of the cluesand recipes from the book on the RomanticSuspense Novels page of my website .
Silver Canyon: Southwest Treasure Hunters series book 3

Camille Dagneau – beautiful, brilliant, and prickly – and Ryan MacAllister are on the hunt for a lost treasure and a missing uncle. The clues will take Camie, Ryan, and the feisty cat Tiger on a trail through the Southwest. If you love suspense and romance, don’t miss this gripping adventure!
“A wonderfully suspenseful light romantic read filled with the old Southwest, treasure, characters you'll love and an amazing cat.” – reader Roslynn
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.

Award-winning author Kris Bockwrites novels of mystery, suspense, and romance. In theAccidental Detective series, a witty journalist solves mysteries in Arizona and tackles thechallenges of turning fifty. Kris’s Furrever Friends Sweet Romanceseries features the employeesand customers at a cat café. In the AccidentalBillionaire Cowboys series, a Texas ranching family wins a fortune in the lottery, whichcauses as many problems as it solves.

May 6, 2023
May is Mystery Month! Let's welcome spring with some #mystery #SpringReads! #MysteryMonth #BookTwitter

Something Shady atSunshine Haven:
War correspondent Kate Tessler hasfollowed the most dangerous news stories around the world. But can she survivegoing home?
Injured in a bombing, Kate returnsto her hometown in Arizona to recover. For the first time in her life, she’sstarting 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 somuch, and running into people who still think of her as Kitty.
Seeing her mother in an Alzheimer’sunit is the hardest part – until an old friend asks her to investigatesuspicious deaths at that nursing home. Is a self-appointed “Angel of Mercy”killing patients 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 mother could be next on the killer’s list.
“This is aremarkably enjoyable start to a brand new cozy mystery series.” ~Books a Plenty Book Reviews

“This read grabbed me and kept me reading until finished it in one sitting.” – Roger F on Amazon

“This series is so enjoyable to read and funny too. If you enjoysuspense, mystery and a little romance along with a lotta laughs, you willenjoy this book.” – Carolyn on BookBub

“This is a terrific series and I enjoy both the mystery storyline as well as the characters and their interactions.” –Sue F. on BookBub
FindThe Accidental Detective Series in ebook or print on Amazon US, Amazon UK, or at TulePublishing withlinks to all retailers. Or check out the series on
GoodReads or BookBub.

May 3, 2023
Two Furrever Friends #SweetRomance titles are only #99cents - if you love #animalrescue and #romance, get these #ContemporaryRomance novels for your #Kindle now!

Romance and Rescues at the Cat Café is on sale for 99 cents/pence May 9! Coffeeand Crushes at the Cat Café is always 99 cents/pence.
“I really loved this book from the very beginning to the very end.” – Patty M.
Can getting stranded in a creepy house full of abandoned cats turn these enemies into friends—or even something more?
After a rotten week, Holly jumps at the chance to go on a rescue mission. Dozens of cats are stranded in a remote house where the owner has died. They’ve been abandoned, and she can sympathize. But she did not agree to make the road trip with Dustin, her rival and biggest headache at the cat café where they both work.
Dustin has given up trying to get Holly to like him. Still, a long drive through a snowstorm and an overnight in a house full of cats might bring them together—or result in his violent demise. But what they find is worse than they ever imagined: no lights, no heat, the snow still coming down, and over twenty hungry, skittish cats. They’ll have to work as a team to survive and save the animals.
One thing is certain—if they make it back alive, their relationship won’t be the same.
“This is one of the most heartfelt series that you will everread!! This is a book you never want to end. Characters both human and felinesare simply incredible.” –reader Brenda

“After finishing it, I immediately bought threemore. I could do no less as someone who loves books and cats—a match made inHeaven!”
“Characters both human and felines are simplyincredible. The café will draw you and you never want to leave.”
“ Kittens and Kisses was a feel-good story thatleft me with a smile.”

April 18, 2023
Take a break with a sweet #romance series set at a cat caf��: The first 3 books are each 99 cents for a limited time! #contemporaryromance #sweetromance #BookTwitter

Furrever Friends SweetRomance series page on Amazon US or Amazon UK to get these titles for 99 cents until April 20! (Book 1, Coffeeand Crushes at the Cat Caf��, is always 99 cents.)
Kittens and Kisses at the Cat Caf��: A FurreverFriends Sweet Romance

Marley is a baker at the new Furrever Friends Cat Caf��, whichis 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 caf��,Adam jumps at the chance to be a hero. But herding kittens might be tougherthan fighting dragons, especially when two of them fail to thrive. Can Adam,Marley, and Brian save the kittens and find a future together?
���It���s fabulous watching the bond developed between Adam andMarley. 5 stars for sure!���
��� reader reviewTea and Temptation at the Cat Caf��

Zach may be a best-selling novelist, but it���s been a longtime since he���s felt truly alive. In the last six months, he moved to thecountry, his wife left him, and he was diagnosed with cancer. Now he lives in ahaze of treatments, writer���s block, and simply trying to survive each week. Butwhen a pretty woman comes into his favorite caf�� and throws herself down on apadded bench with a groan of despair, he feels something he thought he���d lostlong ago: curiosity.
As a veterinarian, Jenna knows both joy and heartbreak. Theformer she can share with her clients. The latter she keeps to herself. Shelearned one lesson from her ex-husband: Men don���t want to deal with youremotions.��� It���s odd to have a stranger ask about her problems. It���s even moreof a shock when he offers to solve one of them by fostering the sick kittenabandoned by its owners.
���Zach and Jenna bond over kitten care and build a closefriendship. Could they have more? Zach is finally starting to hope for afuture, ideally one that includes Jenna, but he can���t move forward until he���sdealt with his past. Meanwhile, Jenna is afraid to risk her heart on someonewho might not survive the next few months.
���This is one of the most heartfelt series that you will everread! Characters both human and felinesare simply incredible. The caf�� will draw you and you never want to leave.��� ���reader review
Furrever Friends SweetRomance series page on Amazon US or Amazon UK.
Kris Bockwrites novels of romance, mystery, and suspense. Get a free 35-pagestory set in the world of the Furrever Friends cat caf�� when you sign up forthe KrisBock newsletter. You���ll also get a printable copy of the recipesmentioned in the cat caf�� novels and a free Accidental Detective short story and bonus material.


Take a break with a sweet #romance series set at a cat café: The first 3 books are each 99 cents for a limited time! #contemporaryromance #sweetromance #BookTwitter

Furrever Friends SweetRomance series page on Amazon US or Amazon UK to get these titles for 99 cents until April 20! (Book 1, Coffeeand Crushes at the Cat Café, is always 99 cents.)
Kittens and Kisses at the Cat Café: A FurreverFriends Sweet Romance

Marley is a baker at the new Furrever Friends Cat Café, whichis 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,Adam jumps at the chance to be a hero. But herding kittens might be tougherthan fighting dragons, especially when two of them fail to thrive. Can Adam,Marley, and Brian save the kittens and find a future together?
“It’s fabulous watching the bond developed between Adam andMarley. 5 stars for sure!”
– reader reviewTea and Temptation at the Cat Café

Zach may be a best-selling novelist, but it’s been a longtime since he’s felt truly alive. In the last six months, he moved to thecountry, his wife left him, and he was diagnosed with cancer. Now he lives in ahaze of treatments, writer’s block, and simply trying to survive each week. Butwhen a pretty woman comes into his favorite café and throws herself down on apadded bench with a groan of despair, he feels something he thought he’d lostlong ago: curiosity.
As a veterinarian, Jenna knows both joy and heartbreak. Theformer she can share with her clients. The latter she keeps to herself. Shelearned one lesson from her ex-husband: Men don’t want to deal with youremotions. It’s odd to have a stranger ask about her problems. It’s even moreof a shock when he offers to solve one of them by fostering the sick kittenabandoned by its owners.
Zach and Jenna bond over kitten care and build a closefriendship. Could they have more? Zach is finally starting to hope for afuture, ideally one that includes Jenna, but he can’t move forward until he’sdealt with his past. Meanwhile, Jenna is afraid to risk her heart on someonewho might not survive the next few months.
“This is one of the most heartfelt series that you will everread! Characters both human and felinesare simply incredible. The café will draw you and you never want to leave.” –reader review
Furrever Friends SweetRomance series page on Amazon US or Amazon UK.
Kris Bockwrites novels of romance, mystery, and suspense. Get a free 35-pagestory set in the world of the Furrever Friends cat café when you sign up forthe KrisBock newsletter. You’ll also get a printable copy of the recipesmentioned in the cat café novels and a free Accidental Detective short story and bonus material.


April 14, 2023
#99c sale on great comfort reads! 2 Furrever Friends #SweetRomance titles are only #99cents - #romance lovers, get these #ContemporaryRomance novels for your #Kindle now!

Kittens and Kisses at the Cat Café is on sale for 99 cents/pence April 14-20! Coffeeand Crushes at the Cat Café is always 99 cents/pence.
“It’s fabulous watching the bond developed between Adam andMarley. 5 stars for sure!”
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, whichis 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,Adam jumps at the chance to be a hero. But herding kittens might be tougherthan fighting dragons, especially when two of them fail to thrive. Can Adam,Marley, and Brian save the kittens and find a future together?
“This is one of the most heartfelt series that you will everread!! This is a book you never want to end. Characters both human and felinesare simply incredible. The café will draw you and you never want to leave.” –reader Brenda

“After finishing it, I immediately bought threemore. I could do no less as someone who loves books and cats—a match made inHeaven!”
“Characters both human and felines are simplyincredible. The cafe will draw you and you never want to leave.”
“ Kittens and Kisses was a feel-good story thatleft me with a smile.”

April 10, 2023
#Romance #NewRelease Alert! The Billionaire Cowboy's Proposition - a sweet #ContemporaryRomance

She’s ready to put on the performance of a lifetime.
Cody Tomlinson and Mallory Moore havestruck sparks off each other since high school theater, where she was sunny andtalented while he was injured and angry. A decade later, Mallory is working tosave Last Stand’s movie theater and convert it into a performance space forlive theater and music. Thanks to his family’s lottery win, Cody has plenty ofmoney to help. But Mallory’s the only woman in town who doesn’t want Cody’scharity.
It's bad enough that Cody is sexy as sin with his tough, scarred cowboylooks. Now he’s rich and Mallory refuses to be another woman fighting for hisattention. She won’t accept a financial gift for her business, but she’s notabove a fair trade. Mallory offers a deal: Cody can invest in the theater if hevolunteers on the renovation. Meanwhile, she’ll play the part of his fiancée toward off fortune hunters.
But Mallory immediately realizes her mistake. Cody’s alwaysdriven her crazy, and now they’re spending all their days—and nights—together.

In theAccidental Billionaire Cowboys sweet romanceseries, a Texas ranching family struggles to maintain their privacy and workethic after an enormous lottery win. Can theybuild new dreams and find love amidst the chaos?
Reader Praise for The Billionaire Cowboy’s Christmas:
“What a wonderful book! I loved every word of this book and highly recommend it.”
“I really enjoyed this book and can’t wait to see where these characters go next.”
“I can hardly wait for the next in this series. I highly recommend this clean, romantic Christmas story.”
“I highly recommend this book. I look forward to the next book. Kris has a winning series here.”


If you love romantic suspense by Mary Stewart or Barbara Michaels,try Kris Bock’s stories of treasure hunting, archaeology, and intrigue in theSouthwest. Learn more at www.krisbock.com or visit Kris Bock’s Amazon US page or Amazon UK page. (For other countries click here.)

March 24, 2023
99-cent #romance sale on Cupcakes and Confessions at The Cat Caf��: a Furrever Friends #SweetRomance for #CatLovers

���The Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series is one of myfavorite series of all time��� I read this book in one sitting and loved it! Sucha light and wonderful read.��� ��� Book Review by Nicole
A chance meeting changes three lives ���
Two years ago, computer genius Sean Gorsuch had a healthcrisis and sold the tech company he built. Now he works at a cat caf��, dishingout hot drinks and sweet treats to customers, and lavishing attention on cats.At fifty-two and never married, he might be a little lonely, but how can hefind someone who gets his quirky way of seeing the world?
Twenty-three years ago, Fiona Jones gave up her baby foradoption when her teen fianc�� abandoned her. Since then, she has spent most ofher life alone. A chance meeting with Sean on a plane leads to a startlingrevelation: his coworker, Holly, looks like a younger version of Fiona. CouldFiona have a second chance with her daughter, now grown up?
Sean helps steady Fiona through the emotional roller coasterof getting to know Holly. Fiona���s life is too complicated for romance, and Seandoesn���t want to get between mother and daughter. Still, something sparksbetween them. Should they stay just friends or risk their hearts?
99-cent sale on Cupcakes and Confessions at The Cat Caf��: a Furrever Friends Sweet Romance. Furrever Friends SweetRomance series page on Amazon US or Amazon UK. Book 1 is always 99 cents, and the whole series is free in Kindle Unlimited!

The Furrever Friends Cat Caf�� helps people find furryforever friends ��� and just might lead to romantic true love too. If you enjoyfriends to lovers and mature romance, check out Cupcakes and Confessions atthe Cat Caf��. You���ll also find rescue cats with plenty of personality andtheir own ideas about what love is.
���I absolutely love this heartfelt series.���
��� Book ReviewFurrever Friends SweetRomance series page on Amazon US or Amazon UK .

Kris also writes romantic suspense set in theSouthwestern U.S. If you love Mary Stewart or Barbara Michaels, try Kris Bock���sstories of treasure hunting, archaeology, and intrigue in the Southwest. Learnmore at www.krisbock.com orvisit Kris Bock���s Amazon US page or Amazon UK page. (Forother countries click here.)
99-cent #romance sale on Cupcakes and Confessions at The Cat Café: a Furrever Friends #SweetRomance for #CatLovers

“The Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series is one of my favorite series of all time… I read this book in one sitting and loved it! Such a light and wonderful read.” – Book Review by Nicole
A chance meeting changes three lives …
Two years ago, computer genius Sean Gorsuch had a health crisis and sold the tech company he built. Now he works at a cat café, dishing out hot drinks and sweet treats to customers, and lavishing attention on cats. At fifty-two and never married, he might be a little lonely, but how can he find someone who gets his quirky way of seeing the world?
Twenty-three years ago, Fiona Jones gave up her baby for adoption when her teen fiancé abandoned her. Since then, she has spent most of her life alone. A chance meeting with Sean on a plane leads to a startling revelation: his coworker, Holly, looks like a younger version of Fiona. Could Fiona have a second chance with her daughter, now grown up?
Sean helps steady Fiona through the emotional roller coaster of getting to know Holly. Fiona’s life is too complicated for romance, and Sean doesn’t want to get between mother and daughter. Still, something sparks between them. Should they stay just friends or risk their hearts?
99-cent sale on Cupcakes and Confessions at The Cat Café: a Furrever Friends Sweet Romance. Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series page on Amazon US or Amazon UK. Book 1 is always 99 cents, and the whole series is free in Kindle Unlimited!

The Furrever Friends Cat Café helps people find furry forever friends – and just might lead to romantic true love too. If you enjoy friends to lovers and mature romance, check out Cupcakes and Confessions at the Cat Café. You’ll also find rescue cats with plenty of personality and their own ideas about what love is.
“I absolutely love this heartfelt series.”
– Book Review
Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series page on Amazon US or Amazon UK .

Kris also writes romantic suspense set in the Southwestern U.S. If you love 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.)