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

“A great start to a new series... Readers will enjoy this new cozy mystery and eagerly wait for more sleuthing with Kate and the Coffee Shop Irregulars!” ~Reading is my Superpower

Something Shady at Sunshine Haven: 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. An old friend asks her to investigate suspicious deaths at a nursing home – where Kate’s mother is in an Alzheimer’s unit. If Kate can’t uncover the truth, her mother could be next on the killer’s list.

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.

“This is a remarkably enjoyable start to a brand new cozy mystery series.” ~Books a Plenty Book Reviews

Something Shady at Sunshine Haven is 30% off at Kobo March 16 – 28, 2023.

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“This is a fast-paced book that keeps you thinking. It’s a great jump start for this new series. I will anxiously await the second book.” ~Socrates’ Book Reviews

Kris Bock writes novels of romance, mystery, and suspense. Kris’s Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series features the employees and customers at a cat café. Learn more at the Kris Bock website . Get a free cat café novella, mystery stories, and more when you sign up for the Kris Bock newsletter . Kris also writesa 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. 

#NewRelease alert for a #CozyMystery! Someone Missing from Malapais Mountain: The Accidental Detective humorous #mystery book 4 #BookBuzz

It’s hard to chase the truth when you need a cane… 

Former international war correspondent Kate Tessler had to trade her illustrious journalism career for her childhood bedroom after a brush with death almost took her leg. But when the editor of a local newspaper asks for her help, Kate is drawn back into her old world. A journalist covering a sprawling story of political corruption may have uncovered explosive new evidence, but she was run off the road in a hit-and-run accident. Gabriella, Kate’s mentee, has been injured and can only communicate by blinking yes or no to questions. Meanwhile, another reporter is missing. 

The editor is short-staffed, with no one experienced enough to handle something this dangerous. Kate can never give up on the search for truth, so with her trusty senior sidekicks and new PI partner—her sister, Jen—Kate takes the case. Can a fifty-year-old journalist still recovering from a war injury survive the dangers of the Arizona desert long enough to catch a killer?

In the Accidental Detective mystery series, a witty journalist solves mysteries in Arizona and tackles the challenges of turning fifty. Get The Accidental Detective series in print or ebook from all retailers.

“I loved this story so much. It had a bit more edge and danger to it, but also the charm and humor.” I am always so astonished how you weave in all the generations of the growing detective agency—you give everyone something to do, a way to be involved and validated and yet we don’t lose focus on our protagonist.” – Sinclair Jayne, author

Peek at Someone Missing from Malapais Mountain: The Accidental Detective Book 4:

The doorbell rang.

I stroked Harlequin, my parents’ black and white cat, who liked to snuggle me whenever I had the heating pad on my leg. “Sorry, can’t disturb the cat.”

Jen heaved a theatrical sigh and headed for the door. We weren’t expecting anyone, so it was probably a delivery—or else Clarence, with a report on some odd crime he thought we should investigate to keep him entertained. Since I’d been home, I’d helped get three murderers arrested. Bored retired men remained the biggest danger in my life, followed by my restless sister.

I heard a woman’s voice from outside. “Kate Tessler?”

Jen stepped back and gestured toward me.

A petite woman, probably my age give or take a few years, stepped into the foyer. Her gaze landed on me and she marched forward. “April Tran, editor-in-chief of the Sun.” Her chin length black hair swung forward as she leaned over to hold out her hand.

I shook the offered hand. “Pleased to meet you. What can I do for you?” I tried to keep my demeanor professional. It would be the only professional thing about me. I wore baggy shorts and an ancient Def Leppard T-shirt with a coffee stain down the front, and my short, silver hair stuck up all over. I hadn’t bothered to shower that morning, since I wasn’t expecting to see anyone important.

April Tran couldn’t have weighed more than a hundred pounds, but she dropped down on the other end of the sofa hard enough to bounce the cushions and make Harlequin grumble.

“I need your help.” She frowned at the cat and the heating pad. “I hope you can help me.”

“If you explain what you need, I’ll let you know,” I said.

Jen quietly took her seat across the coffee table and picked up the notebook and pen she kept within reach.

“Gabriella told me about you,” April said.

Gabriella Dempsey was a reporter with the Sun. I’d done her a favor a few weeks before by giving her info about cyberbullying at a local high school. Well, technically I’d distracted her from the bigger scandal involving Todd’s political opponent and a shady developer who’d committed murder. But the cyberbullying story tied into that, and since the bigger story broke, Gabriella had been covering it as well.

“I’ve been following her reports,” I said. “She’s doing well.”

“She’ll have my job one day,” April said without heat. “At least, if she lives long enough.”

I stared. “Is that a general comment, or are you worried about her safety?”

“She was in a car accident last night,” April said. “Gabriella is in the hospital.”

“Oh no. Is she—” I wouldn’t ask if Gabriella was all right, given what April had already said. “What are her injuries?”

“Broken arm, cracked ribs, burns. She’s conscious, but between the breathing tube and the burns on her hands, she can’t really communicate.” April gulped a couple of times. “She can’t talk or write.”

I felt lightheaded. My damaged leg was bad enough. Losing the ability to speak and write was devastating, especially for a reporter.

I made myself breathe. “Do they think she’ll get better?”

April gave a shrug and half shake of her head that suggested uncertainty.

“Is that what you meant by if she lives long enough?” I asked.

“Not exactly.” April’s hands made fists on her thighs. “The accident wasn’t an accident. Someone ran her car off the road.”

Praise for Something Shady at Sunshine Haven

“This is a remarkably enjoyable start to a brand new cozy mystery series.” ~Books a Plenty Book Reviews

“A great start to a new series... Readers will enjoy this new cozy mystery and eagerly wait for more sleuthing with Kate and the Coffee Shop Irregulars!” ~Reading is my Superpower

“A great read for those who want more character development and mystery, and less romance.”

“Bock’s story offers proof positive that no one outgrows the need for more maturity and self-discovery.” ~Rebecca M Douglas, Author

“This is a fast-paced book that keeps you thinking. It’s a great jump start for this new series. I will anxiously await the second book.” ~Socrates’ Book Reviews

“Something Shady at Sunshine Haven by Kris Bock grabbed me from the first page to the last.” ~Novels Alive

Kris Bock writes novels of romance, mystery, and suspense. 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. Kris’s Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series features the employees and customers at a cat café. Learn more at the Kris Bock website . Get a free cat café novella, mystery stories, and more when you sign up for the Kris Bock newsletter . 

Kris also writesa 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.

Find Kris:
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A new humorous #mystery is coming soon! The Accidental Detective #CozyMystery Book 4 #NewRelease is up for preorder now. #BookTwitter

It’s hard to chase the truth when you need a cane… 

Former international war correspondent Kate Tessler had to trade her illustrious journalism career for her childhood bedroom after a brush with death almost took her leg. But when the editor of a local newspaper asks for her help, Kate is drawn back into her old world. A journalist covering a sprawling story of political corruption may have uncovered explosive new evidence, but she was run off the road in a hit-and-run accident. Gabriella, Kate’s mentee, has been injured and can only communicate by blinking yes or no to questions. Meanwhile, another reporter is missing. 

The editor is short-staffed, with no one experienced enough to handle something this dangerous. Kate can never give up on the search for truth, so with her trusty senior sidekicks and new PI partner—her sister, Jen—Kate takes the case. Can a fifty-year-old journalist still recovering from a war injury survive the dangers of the Arizona desert long enough to catch a killer?

In the Accidental Detective mystery series, a witty journalist solves mysteries in Arizona and tackles the challenges of turning fifty. Get The Accidental Detective series in print or ebook from all retailers.

“I always enjoy reading about Kate and her team of family and friends who work together to solve crimes. They might not always play by the rules, but they can solve the crimes just as good as the police. Even though this book, and the series, is a bit on the serious side with the nature of the crimes, you can still find lots of fun banter and witty dialogue in the stories.” - Janine on BookBub 

Peek at Someone Missing from Malapais Mountain: The Accidental Detective Book 4:

The doorbell rang.

I stroked Harlequin, my parents’ black and white cat, who liked to snuggle me whenever I had the heating pad on my leg. “Sorry, can’t disturb the cat.”

Jen heaved a theatrical sigh and headed for the door. We weren’t expecting anyone, so it was probably a delivery—or else Clarence, with a report on some odd crime he thought we should investigate to keep him entertained. Since I’d been home, I’d helped get three murderers arrested. Bored retired men remained the biggest danger in my life, followed by my restless sister.

I heard a woman’s voice from outside. “Kate Tessler?”

Jen stepped back and gestured toward me.

A petite woman, probably my age give or take a few years, stepped into the foyer. Her gaze landed on me and she marched forward. “April Tran, editor-in-chief of the Sun.” Her chin length black hair swung forward as she leaned over to hold out her hand.

I shook the offered hand. “Pleased to meet you. What can I do for you?” I tried to keep my demeanor professional. It would be the only professional thing about me. I wore baggy shorts and an ancient Def Leppard T-shirt with a coffee stain down the front, and my short, silver hair stuck up all over. I hadn’t bothered to shower that morning, since I wasn’t expecting to see anyone important.

April Tran couldn’t have weighed more than a hundred pounds, but she dropped down on the other end of the sofa hard enough to bounce the cushions and make Harlequin grumble.

“I need your help.” She frowned at the cat and the heating pad. “I hope you can help me.”

“If you explain what you need, I’ll let you know,” I said.

Jen quietly took her seat across the coffee table and picked up the notebook and pen she kept within reach.

“Gabriella told me about you,” April said.

Gabriella Dempsey was a reporter with the Sun. I’d done her a favor a few weeks before by giving her info about cyberbullying at a local high school. Well, technically I’d distracted her from the bigger scandal involving Todd’s political opponent and a shady developer who’d committed murder. But the cyberbullying story tied into that, and since the bigger story broke, Gabriella had been covering it as well.

“I’ve been following her reports,” I said. “She’s doing well.”

“She’ll have my job one day,” April said without heat. “At least, if she lives long enough.”

I stared. “Is that a general comment, or are you worried about her safety?”

“She was in a car accident last night,” April said. “Gabriella is in the hospital.”

“Oh no. Is she—” I wouldn’t ask if Gabriella was all right, given what April had already said. “What are her injuries?”

“Broken arm, cracked ribs, burns. She’s conscious, but between the breathing tube and the burns on her hands, she can’t really communicate.” April gulped a couple of times. “She can’t talk or write.”

I felt lightheaded. My damaged leg was bad enough. Losing the ability to speak and write was devastating, especially for a reporter.

I made myself breathe. “Do they think she’ll get better?”

April gave a shrug and half shake of her head that suggested uncertainty.

“Is that what you meant by if she lives long enough?” I asked.

“Not exactly.” April’s hands made fists on her thighs. “The accident wasn’t an accident. Someone ran her car off the road.”

Praise for Something Shady at Sunshine Haven

“This is a remarkably enjoyable start to a brand new cozy mystery series.” ~Books a Plenty Book Reviews

“A great start to a new series... Readers will enjoy this new cozy mystery and eagerly wait for more sleuthing with Kate and the Coffee Shop Irregulars!” ~Reading is my Superpower

“A great read for those who want more character development and mystery, and less romance.”

“Bock’s story offers proof positive that no one outgrows the need for more maturity and self-discovery.” ~Rebecca M Douglas, Author

“This is a fast-paced book that keeps you thinking. It’s a great jump start for this new series. I will anxiously await the second book.” ~Socrates’ Book Reviews

“Something Shady at Sunshine Haven by Kris Bock grabbed me from the first page to the last.” ~Novels Alive

Kris Bock writes novels of romance, mystery, and suspense. 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. Kris’s Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series features the employees and customers at a cat café. Learn more at the  Kris Bock website . 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.

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Bob’s Chicken Enchilada Casserole #Recipe - #Cooking for Cowboys (or tenderfoots too) #BookTwitter

When a Texas ranching family wins a billion-dollar lottery, they're overwhelmed. The standard advice is to go into hiding, but how can they when they have animals needing care? They'll have to stay and fend off envious friends, scammers, and fortune hunters. Can they build new dreams and find love amidst the chaos?

Find the Accidental Billionaire Cowboys series in print or ebook at Amazon US, Amazon UK, B&N/Nookor Kobo.

In my cowboy romance series, the Texas ranching family loves a hearty meal with a southwestern flare. But anyone can enjoy this tasty enchilada casserole!

Bob’s Chicken Enchilada Casserole
1 medium-sized yellow onion, finely chopped3-4 cloves garlic, crushed1 habanero chile, finely choppedOlive oil for cooking1 quart chicken broth1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts1/2 pound green chile, roasted, peeled, choppedAbout 24 corn tortillas1 pound Colby cheese, shredded1 pound Jack cheese, shredded
Lightly brown onion, garlic, and habanero in olive oil. Add broth and poach chicken until well done. Turn off heat and allow to cool.Shred chicken and put back in broth. Add green chile and cook on low heat for about 15 minutes.Prepare tortillas by quickly immersing them in hot olive oil for 10-15 seconds each, until limp. Line the bottom of a 9x13 glass baking pan with a layer of prepared tortillas, overlapping. Add a layer of chicken and chile with a slotted spoon to limit the amount of liquid.Add a layer of cheese. Repeat layering until the stuff is used up.Bake at 350°F until bubbling and cheese is browning, about 30-40 minutes.Kris Bockwrites novels of romance, mystery, and suspense. Her Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series features the employees and customers at a cat café. In the Accidental Detective series, a witty journalist solves mysteries in Arizona. 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.

 
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Each of these groups has dozens of stories, and every one of them is free! Most require newsletter sign-up, but you can unsubscribe any time. It's a great way to check out some new authors with no money and no commitment.

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Kris Bock writes novels of mystery, suspense, and romance, many with outdoor adventures and Southwestern landscapes. In the Accidental Detective series , a witty journalist solves mysteries in Arizona and tackles the challenges of turning fifty.  
Get a free Accidental Detective short story and bonus material when you sign up for the Kris Bock Mystery and Romance newsletter . 
This collection includes a ten-page mystery short story set in the world of “The Accidental Detective” series, information about the series, and the first chapter of book 1. After that are three fun, short stories originally written for children. 
You’ll also get a free 30-page sweet romance set in the world of the Furrever Friends cat café and a printable copy of the recipes mentioned in the cat café novels. 

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). Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series page on Amazon USor Amazon UK.

Huevos Rancheros: A #recipe to #cook for your favorite cowboy when #cooking breakfast or any time!

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?

Ranchers need hearty breakfasts to tackle all the ranch chores. This will fill up a hungry cowboy, but the rest of us can enjoy it too.

Huevos Rancheros

Huevos Rancheros by ElchavobeeCreative Commons Licenseserves 4-6 (or two cowboys)
One bag frozen, shredded hash browns (about 1/2 cup per person)8-12 corn tortillas (2 per person)One can refried beansShredded or sliced cheddar (about 1/4 cup per person)4-6 eggs (2 per person)One bottle or can of enchilada sauce (available in the Mexican section of most groceries)
Sauté the hash browns in a little oil until nicely cooked. Set aside.Lightly brush a skillet with oil. Fry the tortillas until warm and turning golden, 30-60 seconds per side.Place the tortillas in stacks of two on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Spread refried beans over the top tortilla in each pair.Divide the hash browns among the servings, spreading them on top of the beans.Sprinkle shredded cheese or lay a slice of cheese on each serving.Put the baking sheet in a toaster oven or oven at about 300°, so the beans heat and the cheese melts.Meanwhile, fry the eggs to the hardness of your choosing. Warm the enchilada sauce on the stove or in the microwave.Move the tortillas to individual plates. Add two eggs to the top of each. Pour enchilada sauce over it all. Serve immediately. Heuvos Rancheros by Plateoftheday
Creative Commons LicenseOptions:For a lower-calorie version, use only one tortilla and one egg, and eliminate the hash browns.Try whole pinto beans or black beans instead of refried beans. Experiment with different cheeses, such as Monterey Jack or queso fresco.Use green chile sauce, salsa, or hot sauce instead of, or in addition to, enchilada sauce.Use fresh or canned tomatoes, chopped avocado, jalapenos, diced yellow onion, lettuce, or cilantro to garnish.
I also write novels of adventure and romance set in the Southwestern United States. The novels touch on local culture, including food. For a romantic suspense novel, The Dead Man’s Treasure, I put together a recipe booklet of foods mentioned in the book, including this delightful breakfast (or any time of day) classic. Get  Valley of Gems  Bonus Material : Download a printable list of the clues and recipes from the book from my website.

Valley of Gems: Rebecca Westin is shocked to learn the grandfather she never knew has left her a bona fide buried treasure – but only if she can decipher a complex series of clues leading to it. The hunt would be challenging enough without interference from her half-siblings, who are determined to find the treasure first and keep it for themselves. 

Good thing Rebecca has recruited some help, in the form of a green-eyed charmer determined to show her that a desert adventure can be sexy and fun. But there’s a treacherous wildcard in the mix, a man willing to do anything to get that treasure – and revenge. In a frantic race across New Mexico, Rebecca will have to ignore caution in a defiant bid for victory. If she fails, she could lose everything.

Action and romance combine in this lively Southwestern adventure, complete with riddles the reader is invited to solve to identify historical and cultural sites around New Mexico. 

The Southwest 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 romance in the Southwest. This book was originally published as The Dead Man’s Treasure.

Award-winning author Kris Bock writes novels of romance, mystery, and suspense. Her other Southwestern romantic suspense novels include Whispers in the Dark, Counterfeits, and What We Found. Her Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series features the employees and customers at a cat café. Learn more at www.krisbock.com.

This series was originally published as The Mad Monk’s Treasure, The Dead Man’s Treasure, and The Skeleton Canyon Treasure.

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Kris Bock writes novels of mystery, suspense, and romance, many with outdoor adventures and Southwestern landscapes. Something Shady at Sunshine Haven .Sign up for the Kris Bock newsletter and get a free 30-page story set in the world of the Furrever Friends cat café, a printable copy of the recipes mentioned in the cat café novels, and a free and bonus material

Can the Wrong Wedding Gift End a Marriage Before it's Even Begun? Read Crazy to Wed by Madison Michael #contemporaryromance #romanceseries #romcom #steamyromance

Get Crazy to Wed (An All’s Crazy in Love Prequel), by Madison Michael free! 

Can the Wrong Wedding Gift End a Marriage Before it's Even Begun?

Gabriella is smart, successful and knows how to get what she wants. She's met the man of her dreams, and soon has wedding bells on the mind.

Brad loves Gabby with his whole heart, supporting her when she works into the wee hours of the morning or travels around the world. He has his music and friends, and a job he loves to keep him busy. Still, Gabby’s success can be intimidating, and her friends can be too.

When Brad wants to propose, Gabby’s best friends get involved, helping with everything from the proposal to the ring. They know an ideal couple when they see one.

Gabby’s ready to give up her job and spend her life with Brad. Her wedding gift to him will prove her love. Or will it? She's accidentally unleashed the biggest argument their relationship has faced so far.

Will she be walking down the aisle in the morning, or will she be a bride without a groom on her wedding day?

You’ll be crazy about this fun and steamy romance! 

Crazy to Wed is available in eBook and Kindle Unlimited exclusively on Amazon or free for joining Madison's author mailing list.

EXCERPT FROM CRAZY TO WED

The night in that dark bar when Rachel warned me her friend was going to call, I tried to pick her brain about Brad. But the man-eater was scanning the perimeter of the room. If someone caught her eye, she would be out the door with them in twenty minutes. I needed to work fast if I wanted info before this date. Luckily, that evening the pickings were too young and unappealing, so she returned her focus to our discussion.

"You aren't one of those women desperate for a man," she explained. "You never have been. It's just one of the many reasons I love about you. Look at your life—you have great friends," she gestured to herself, "a close family, challenging work at which you excel. You travel to cool, exotic locations and even volunteer. You are a complete person, interesting and fun without some guy on your arm." I rolled my eyes. "It's a compliment," Rachel insisted. "Brad is the same. Lots of sports, tight with his buddies and his siblings, involved in local politics, not looking for a wife."

The pep talk was great but left me suspicious. "Why is such a paragon interested in meeting me? Is he a dog?"

"No, my dear friend, he's a looker."

Gotta love Rachel. Here I was six weeks later, goo-goo eyed. She'd been right about everything, except being worth the wait. She should have introduced us ages ago. 

Crazy to Wed is available in eBook and Kindle Unlimited exclusively on Amazon or free for joining Madison's author mailing list.

ALL’S CRAZY IN LOVE SERIES

This is a prequel to a series about 8 lifelong friends called the “crazy eights.” Each novel features a romance involving one of the women and can be read standalone. The plot features a bold dare by the group to marry within twelve months so that they can see each other more often – at one another’s wedding. The prequel takes place when the women are twenty-eight, the series and the dare occur ten years later. 

Madison Michael is living her dream as a romance writer. Born and raised in Chicago, she covered the four corners of the U.S, before returning to her roots, friends, family and the best pizza anywhere. 

She loves cats, cat jokes and cat videos, anything with too much sugar, and everything writing. Author of the Beguiling Bachelor romance series, and several stand alone romance novels, she can be found living in Chicago, writing, eating sugar, pizza or hotdogs, surrounded by cats. 

Special 99c deal on The Furrever Friends Cat Café #SweetRomance Collection - 5 #romance novels for #CatLovers for <$1 until Feb 7! #BookTwitter

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. (Book 1, Coffee and Crushes at the Cat Café, is also 99 cents or free in Kindle Unlimited.)

♥ “I absolutely love this heartfelt series.” ♥

Get this five-book collection for only 99 cents/99 pence, only until Feb 7! The Furrever Friends Cat Café Sweet Romance Collection includes:

Kittens and Kisses at the Cat Café 
He’s loved her forever. She still sees him as the neighbor kid. Can five desperate kittens bring them together?
Tea and Temptation at the Cat Café 
Veterinarian Jenna needs a foster for the sick kitten abandoned by its owners. Novelist Zach is simply trying to get through his cancer treatments, but he can’t turn away from another creature in need. Zach and Jenna bond over kitten care. Could they have more? 
Romance and Rescues at the Cat Café 
Can getting stranded in a creepy house full of abandoned cats turn these enemies into friends—or even something more?
Christmas Cookies at the Cat Café 
Christmas isn’t the same since Diane’s kids grew up and her husband died – so when her high school sweetheart comes back to town, maybe it’s time for some cozy new holiday traditions.
Cupcakes and Confessions at The Cat Café 
A chance meeting connects Fiona to the daughter she gave up for adoption 23 years ago. Sean steadies Fiona through this emotional roller coaster, but she doesn’t have room for romance – does she?

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

Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series page on Amazon USor Amazon UK.

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

Get Lions and Love at the Cat Café, a sweet romance novella, free when you sign up for the Kris Bock email newsletter.

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 story 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 and a free Accidental Detective short story and bonus material.

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.)

Meet the employees, customers, and cats at the Furrever Friends Cat Café in this #SweetRomance for only 99 cents! #Romance #BookTwitter

Coffee and Crushes at the Cat Café: a Furrever Friends Sweet Romance is only 99 cents! 

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

Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series page on Amazon US or Amazon UK.

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. 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.

“This was just the sweetest book. The cats were adorable, and I was sorry to see it end. I will definitely be checking out the other books in the 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. 

“I loved this book so much that I purchased the next book in the series, and it is just as sweet!”

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Kris Bockwrites novels of romance, mystery, and suspense. In the humorous Accidental Detective series, a witty journalist solves mysteries in Arizona and tackles the challenges of turning fifty. Get a free Accidental Detective short story and bonus material when you sign up for her newsletter. You’ll also get a free 30-page sweet romance set in the world of the Furrever Friends cat café and a printable copy of the recipes mentioned in the cat café novels. 

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. The series starts with Felony Melanie in Pageant Pandemonium. Sign up for our romantic comedy newsletterand get Felony Melanie Destroys the Moonshiner’s Cabin. Or find the books on Amazon USor All E-book retailers.

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

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Charming the Billionaire Cowboy

For the first time, his cowboy charm seems to backfire…

With his Texas ranching family’s lottery win, TC Tomlinson is finally able to build a ranch with alternative livestock. TC has a lot to prove, starting with his new ostrich herd, so when he catches a beauty scooping up an escaped baby bird, TC chases her down, assuming she wants to meet him for his money.

When Hallie Armstrong sees the injured baby ostrich, she jumps into professional mode. A former vet tech, she’s moved to Last Stand to work at her aunt's wildlife rescue and heal from an attack. She’s skittish of the handsome cowboy, but when he starts to flirt, she decides two can play at this game—the rescue needs fundraising, and TC is an eligible bachelor.

As they brainstorm ideas for a bachelor auction and work to solve the mystery of local sheep attacks, TC finds himself falling for the feisty cowgirl. But when he learns she’s still in danger, his protective instincts threaten to drive the independent Hallie away. Can TC convince Hallie she can have her independence and him too?

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Excerpt:

Hallie drove down the country road between green fields. Nothing looked familiar. Was that because she was lost or because her memory was faulty? She pulled to the side of the road, got out of the car, and looked around. A sudden rustling came from the ditch beside the road. Then an odd trilling noise filled the air. A bird or frog? But the rustling sounded like a large animal.

Hallie headed for the ditch, prepared to race back and dive inside the car if she needed to escape danger.

She stared down at a fluffy ball that rustled the grasses as it moved. It looked like a giant feather duster had come to life. A tiny head bobbed on a long neck. A beak opened and chirped. What was that thing? Some kind of bird, judging by the beak. A large bird, with a body the size of a basketball.

She looked around. No one in sight. So this wasn’t a bizarre prank. She was pretty sure she wasn’t dreaming, since she had the presence of mind to wonder if she was dreaming. Her memory might be shaky, but it had yet to give her hallucinations.

She crouched for a closer look. The animal chirped and tried to get up, but it quickly pitched forward, flapping short wings. It must be caught or injured somehow. She could do something about that. Many animals calmed down if you covered their eyes. That made it easier to handle them. She didn’t have a towel in the car, and on this warm spring day, she hadn’t brought a jacket. Oh well. Hallie peeled off her long-sleeved T-shirt, leaving her in a sturdy sports bra in cheerful purple and turquoise.

Hallie duckwalked into the ditch and tossed her shirt over the creature. She knelt beside the bird and wrapped her shirt around its head, loosely tucking the long sleeves around the neck a few times to hold the shirt in place.

The animal gave a few last pathetic peeps and settled down. She put her arm around its body. The gray-brown feathers were downy, silky against her bare skin, so it must be young. She gently straightened at the waist, still on her knees, revealing the bird’s long legs with knobby knees and two large toes on each foot. It might be young, but it would stand about three feet high. An ostrich? She recalled hearing about an ostrich farm around here.

Well, they apparently weren’t very attentive ostrich farmers, because this little critter had escaped and was far from the herd or flock or whatever ostriches had. It also had a gash on its leg, shallow but long, still oozing blood.

“Okay, let’s get you help.” She rose to her feet with a grunt. The bird must weigh fifty pounds.

She got the squirming bird in the car, dodging its bobbing head. As she shifted toward the driver’s side door, she glanced down the road. An oversized red pickup truck was coming up fast. Hallie hadn’t noticed the truck approaching, and now it was within fifty feet. She slid into the car, yanked the door shut, and turned the ignition.

That truck was almost on top of her. She’d wait for it to pass.

She glared as the shiny red truck pulled past. It was enormous, so apparently somebody felt the need to compensate for something.

The truck swung across the road and stopped in front of her. A door slammed. A tall, lanky cowboy strode around the front of the truck, scowling.

Hallie gave a squeak worthy of the baby ostrich and hit the automatic door lock.

The man stormed up to her door. He had to lean way over to peer in at her. “What do you think you’re doing?” he demanded.

Hallie gaped at him. How was she supposed to answer that? She thought she was minding her own business. 

He rapped on the window. No way was she going to roll it down.

Hallie put the car in reverse. He was blocking the road ahead, so she’d go back the way she came. 

He tried her door handle. Thank goodness she’d locked it.

He knocked on the window again, his fierce face a foot away. “Open up!”

Hallie shook her head vigorously. She eased off the brakes so the car started rolling backward.

He skipped back from the car. Hallie let out a shaky breath and touched the gas. She couldn’t go too fast in reverse, though, or she might back into the ditch. Then she’d really be in trouble.

The angry cowboy ran after her, shouting something.

It took a moment for his words to penetrate.

“Give me back my ostrich!”

Whoops.

Find the Accidental Billionaire Cowboys series in print or ebook at Amazon US, Amazon UK, B&N/Nook or  Kobo.

Kris Bockwrites novels of romance, mystery, and suspense. Her Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series features the employees and customers at a cat café. In the Accidental Detective series, a witty journalist solves mysteries in Arizona. 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.