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January 4, 2024
January New Mystery Releases & Book Deals
Winter is upon us. It is cold this year in Georgia, but my daffodils are still coming up (they always start in December and bloom in February). Cold weather makes for good reading, don't you think? Cozy up and check out January's new mysteries releasing from my friends (and me!)
19 CRIMINALS
Maizie Albright Star Detective book 8
by Larissa Reinhart
Releases January 16th
IS IT CONSIDERED STALKING YOUR BOYFRIEND IF HE'S INVOLVED IN YOUR MURDER INVESTIGATION? (ASKING FOR A FRIEND) Turner & Hooch meets Mr. & Mrs. Smith in the eighth book of the Wall Street Journal bestselling Maizie Albright Star Detective series. For fans of rom-com mysteries—readers who like quirky characters, funny fast-paced plots, and amateur sleuthing heroines who earnestly agonize over (but not between) murder and marriage.
WEDDING BLITZ
Silver Hills Cozy Mysteries book 11
by Sam Cheever
Released January 2
Come to Silver Hills, where nothing is impervious to murder and chaos, even a long-awaited wedding.
Agnes and Hertz are finally getting married. It would be nice to report that all was going to go as planned. Unfortunately, we’re dealing with Flo and Co. and their propensity for finding bodies everywhere they go.
RANSOM
Cedar Bay Cozy Mystery Series 5
by Dianne Harman
Releases January 12, 2024
In the idyllic town of Cedar Bay, Oregon, a shocking event disrupts the calm: the kidnapping of little Jolie Conner, daughter of Senator Cash Conner. Ransom is a riveting political thriller that weaves a complex tapestry of ambition, betrayal, and corruption, set against the backdrop of a small community shaken by a child's disappearance.
DEATH & GERMAN CHOCOLATE
The Nosy Paralegal Mystery Series book 3
by Tanya R. Taylor
Released December 26, 2023
Tap for Tanya's Personal Bookstore (where the book is discounted!)
Mary Grisham, receptionist at J. Wilfred & Co, has been accused of a most heinous crime. Will the best lawyer in town be able to clear her name?
What initially began as a missing persons' case soon turns into a high-profile murder investigation with Carlton named as the prime suspect. After all, the nineteen-year-old son of wealthy scientists had suddenly become heir to his parents' massive fortune.
PINEAPPLE WEDDING
A Pineapple Port Mystery
by Amy Vansant
Releases February 27!
Someone is trying to sabotage a local wedding venue out of business. A goat invasion during their latest event pushes the owner to call on Charlotte and Declan of the Charlock Holmes detective agency for help. Short on funds, she offers to pay them with a free wedding, which pushes them to start planning their nuptials and collecting other businesses willing to trade detecting for wedding favors.
THE CABIN CONSPIRACY
A Flamingo Realty Mystery book 13
by CeeCee James
Releases January 8
Georgie invites Stella to come stay at her aunt’s bee farm for the week. It’s a vacation, right?
All is fun and games until the local gardener is murdered and Aunt Penelope is taken to jail as the suspect. No one can believe sweet Penelope has been arrested, especially Stella. But Georgie confesses her aunt has a strange past.
December 10, 2023
December New Cozy Mystery Releases & Book Deals
Let the "cozy up to a mystery" season begin! Grab these books as gifts, but be sure to get a copy for yourself! New releases and book deals in cozy mysteries and humorous mysteries for December.
New Releases19 CRIMINALS
Maizie Albright Star Detective 8
by Larissa Reinhart
Releases January 16
It's Spy vs Spy — or rather, Detective vs Detective — when Maizie and Nash realize they're both tailing the same subject for very different reasons. Can Maizie out-investigate Nash to learn the secrets he’s probing into at her father’s company? Her relationship is on the line, but it's more than her heart at stake. Her career rests on this case. And there’s a killer at large. One who will do anything to keep dark secrets from getting dragged into the light.
A SWATCH OF MURDER
by Summer Prescott
Released December 1
Décor diva, Sari-not-sorry Samson, a doting shih-tzu mom, loves her eclectic clients, coffee, and her bffs, though not necessarily in that order. Her meticulously organized life is turned upside down when the authority-shy decorator witnesses a suspect fleeing a murder scene.
DIRT & DECEIT
A Clean Sweep Cozy Mystery
by Dianne Harman
Releases December 16
Known for her keen ability to unravel the most confounding mysteries, Jane is approached by a high-society socialite to solve a case that’s as scandalous as it is deadly: the murder of the socialite's boyfriend. As Jane delves deeper into the opulent world of the wealthy, she quickly learns that beneath the veneer of privilege and glamour lie the same passions and pitfalls that affect us all – love, jealousy, and, in this case, murder.
WEDDING BLITZ
Silver Hills Cozy Mysteries
by Sam Cheever
Releases January 2
Agnes and Hertz are finally getting married. It would be nice to report that all was going to go as planned. Unfortunately, we’re dealing with Flo and Co. and their propensity for finding bodies everywhere they go.
These nuptials might be noxious. The wedding may be weird. The marriage could be murderous.
PERPS ON PARADE
Junkyard Dog Cozy Mysteries 6
by Summer Prescott
Released December 1
Consumed with her business, Macy still makes time to help plan a pet parade to raise funds and secure adoptions for the dogs at Happy Paws. When a Junkyard Dog client ropes Macy into investigating the all too convenient death of her friend, Macy is glad that she hired an assistant when she did. Particularly an assistant who loves murder mysteries.
Book Deals
PINEAPPLE PORT MYSTERIES
By Amy Vansant
End of Year Sale! December 11-15
Book 1 Free
Other books on sale from .99 to $2.99
As an orphan adopted by one of Florida's 55+ communities, Charlotte never expected life to be wild. Follow Charlotte on her journey from amateur sleuth to a newly-minted private detective and meet a cast of characters almost as funny as they are loving, supportive and brave!
STREET FARE
Silver Hills Cozy Mysteries
by Sam Cheever
On sale for 99¢
Come to Silver Hills for a street fair with rides, gastronomic treats, and the requisite dead body.
SMASHWORDS END OF YEAR SALE
7th annual sale!
December 15-January 1, 2024
Find the Maizie Albright series at 25% off on Smashwords (only) during their end of year sale. (Smashwords allows you to purchase ebooks and send to multiple delivery devices)
Link to the Smashwords promo tion
CRIMES MOST MERRY & ALBRIGHT
Maizie Albright Star Detective "Between Cases" Holiday Mystery Omnibus
On sale for 99¢ Christmas thru New Year's Eve!
Two action-packed, romcom holiday crime capers from the Wall Street Journal bestselling Maizie Albright Star Detective series: A View to a Chill and 17.5 Cartridges in a Pear Tree. On Christmas Eve, Maizie's up against a very bad Santa, then finds her family in danger from a rabid fan on New Year's Eve. And all she wants is a mistletoe kiss!
December 5, 2023
A Maizie Albright RomCom Mystery Hardcover Giveaway!
'Tis the season for giving! And you'll be helping me, too! I have extra hardcover copies of 18 1/2 DISGUISES, Maizie Albright Star Detective's last full novel — but not for long! 19 CRIMINALS releases in January!
I'm giving away three hardcover copies of the rom-com mystery to three lucky winners! In the picture below, can you see the hardcover with the old cover design on the dust jacket? Won't you help me clear out my old copies? Instructions for the giveaway are below!
The giveaway ends December 20th and is open to any country where the US mail can deliver. The only requirement is your name and email, so I can contact the winner. It won't reach you in time for Christmas, but some lucky winner will (hopefully) have some happy reading in the new year!
18 1/2 DISGUISES, A RomCom Mystery Novel, Hardcover GiveawayIf the above entry doesn't work, you may also click the button below to enter on the Rafflecopter site. Sometimes tech happens... lol
18 1/2 DISGUISES, Maizie Albright Star Detective 7AN OLD FRIEND MURDERED AND A NEW FRIEND IN JEOPARDY
“A mixture of adventure, mystery, and romcom. So like Hollywood, you'll never figure out what is real and what is make-believe until you reach the end.” — Laura’s Interests
#DisguisedDetectiving Maizie Albright might have once played a (teenage) private investigator on TV, but she’s now living the part. Her (mother’s) name is on her business cards. Her (boss’s) appointment book is brimming with new clients. And her bank account has grown large enough to finally trade in her dirt bike for an actual new (pre-owned) vehicle.
And then there’s Wyatt Nash. Love of her life. Future father of her…
Wait.
And then there’s Wyatt Nash. Future partner in her business. Because Nash is now working for her father. Not the private investigation business that’s waiting for Nash to get out of the red so they can get on with…
Just what, Maizie isn’t so sure.But she is sure about one thing. She’s ready to take on her own cases. To prove to (herself) her friends and family, she’s more than just a (washed-up actress) assistant private eye. And when Maizie finds her costume designer friend killed during a masquerade gala, it’s the opportunity Maizie hoped she’d never get. An investigation into an old friend’s murder. One that’s put her new friend, Rhonda, in jeopardy.
While the police begin their inquiries, Maizie starts her own case. She’s needling Black Pine’s wealthy do-gooders, threading through lies, stitching together clues, and ripping out false leads. Her investigation may cost Maizie her job, her relationships, and her life. But by unspooling the truth, Maizie’s darned if they stop her from catching a killer who’s sew evil, it’s shear madness.
“I highly recommend this series and definitely start with Book 1, you won't be sorry!!! Well written characters and a great mystery. I cannot wait to see what happens next!” — Miss W Book Reviews
"Maize is a fun character that is on the ball trying to figure out and navigate investigations. She's growing. This series has been fun and I am looking forward to the next one." — My Reading Journey
"This series is always good for a little suspense; plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing and this installment doesn't disappoint." — Samantha, Cozy Tea Cottage
"Maizie’s interior observations and the clever banter continue throughout the series, especially at her lowest moments. A murder board gone wrong is nearly the capper that pushes Maizie over the edge, but it is her late-in-adulthood maturity and dedication to her new profession that has her ultimately uncovering the truth." — Cynthia Chow, King’s River Life Magazine
December 4, 2023
Maizie Albright Smashwords Book Sale!
Do you use Smashwords to download your digital reads? Check out their end of the year sale (where all the Maizie Albright books are 25% off!)
Hello, Readers!I’m excited to announce that my Maizie Albright Star Detective series will be available as part of a promotion on Smashwords through January 1 as part of their 2023 End of Year Sale! This is a chance to get my books, along with books from many other great authors, at a discount so you can get right to reading.You will find the promo here starting on December 15, so save the link:https://www.smashwords.com/shelves/promos/
Or go straight to the Maizie Albright bookshelf here: https://www.smashwords.com/books/byseries/62677Please share this promo with friends and family. You can even forward this email to the avid readers in your life!Thank you for your help and support!Happy reading!
Larissa
November 22, 2023
19 CRIMINALS cover reveal
I'm so excited to share the cover for the upcoming release of Maizie Albright Star Detective!
I shared the cover with my VIP Readers first, along with a special offer just for them, so if you'd like first dibs like that, tap the VIP Reader button at the top of my website and get your name on my list!
A special note for the VIP Readers:
If you think you're a VIP Reader, but didn't get the cover reveal email from me, check your junk folder. Move my email into your inbox, so it's "whitelisted" (meaning you approve getting emails from me).
If you don't see one in your junk folder, I sincerely apologize but you might need to sign up again. My email program asked me to "clean" my list of people who don't look at the emails. I suspect some folks might have gotten deleted who maybe still wanted them.
Without further ado, here's the cover reveal for 19 CRIMINALS, Maizie Albright Star Detective Book 8, releasing January 16th! IS IT CONSIDERED STALKING YOUR BOYFRIEND IF HE'S INVOLVED IN YOUR MURDER INVESTIGATION? (ASKING FOR A FRIEND)Turner & Hooch meets Mr. & Mrs. Smith in the eighth book of the Wall Street Journal bestselling Maizie Albright Star Detective series!#WannabeMrsSmith Ex-celebrity and current (assistant) private investigator Maizie Albright finds her already strange life has become even odder. Her new partner is 150 pounds and canine. And her ex-partner/still-boyfriend is on the wrong side of her infidelity case.Not that Wyatt Nash is cheating.At least not on Maizie. She thinks Nash is cheating on his boss—her dad. Which sounds much worse than it is. Except it is (maybe) worse than it sounds…It's Spy vs Spy—or rather, Detective vs Detective—when Maizie and Nash realize they're both tailing the same subject for very different reasons. Can Maizie out-investigate Nash to learn the secrets he’s probing into at her father’s company?Secrets she fears are much darker (and stinkier) than the secret DeerNose formula.Secrets possibly related to old rivalries and a recent murder.Her relationship is on the line, but it's more than her heart at stake. Her career rests on this case. And there’s a killer at large. One who will do anything to keep dark secrets from getting dragged into the light.Order 19 Criminals today and find out why readers call the Maizie Albright series “tremendously entertaining” and “a great combination of mystery, comedy, and a little romance.”
RELEASING JANUARY 16, 2024!
November 5, 2023
November New Releases & Book Deals
From my writing friends!
Hey November, it's not January! I could be out enjoying crisp sunshine and colored leaves. But no, it's so cold, I'm gonna STAY INSIDE AND READ!
Wait...Never mind. Works for me. I've got a list of new releases and book deals for my TBR pile below!
New Releases
MURDER IN NASHVILLE
Chef Dani Rosetti Cozy Mystery book 15
by Dianne Harman
Releases November 16!
Dani lands a dream gig catering for Nashville's music elite at Sienna Rivers' lavish plantation. But the star-studded dinner spirals into chaos when a famed artist meets a deadly fate.
19 CRIMINALS
Maizie Albright Star Detective 8
by Larissa Reinhart
Releasing January 16, 2024
Tap to preorder at your favorite store
It's Spy vs Spy — or rather, Detective vs Detective — when Maizie and Nash realize they're both tailing the same subject for very different reasons. Can Maizie out-investigate Nash to learn the secrets he’s probing into at her father’s company? Her relationship is on the line, but it's more than her heart at stake. Her career rests on this case. And there’s a killer at large. One who will do anything to keep dark secrets from getting dragged into the light.
BOOK DEALS
DEATH IN PERSPECTIVE
A Cherry Tucker Mystery 4
by Larissa Reinhart
99¢ on US & UK Kindle Nov 6-11
Cherry Tucker's happy to paint the set at a posh school's theater department until she learns the school's plagued with poison pen texts. When the principal's secretary commits suicide, she suspects foul play. From a small town, Southern cozy series filled with "romance, laughs, and a lot of heart."
PINEAPPLE GINGERBREAD MEN
A Pineapple Port Mystery 7
by Amy Vansant
99¢ on Kindle Nov 5-11
A Christmas mystery where Wall Street Journal and USA TODAY bestselling author Amy Vansant has Pineapple Port's "Santa" found dead...wearing a gingerbread man costume...with a shelf-elf stuffed in his mouth... Just another day in Pineapple Port!
PINEAPPLE PUZZLES
A Pineapple Port Mystery 3
by Amy Vansant
99¢ on Kindle Nov 13-19
After years dormant, the infamous Puzzle Killer returns to Charity, Florida, in search of a rival murderer out to claim the all-time murder record. When two serial killers battle for the throne, Charlotte, her boyfriend Declan, and a naked cat find themselves on the chopping block!
MUCKY BUMPKIN
A Country Cousin Mysteries book 2
by Sam Cheever
Ebook sale for 99¢ through the end of November!
A dead Realtor, a cranky cat, an adorable, depressed pibl, and a boyfriend who hasn't been...shall we say...totally honest recently. Joey's got bigger problems than figuring out when she'll get her next slice of banana cream pie. Though that certainly ranks high on her list of concerns.
ENCHANTING INQUIRIES
Magical Mystery Series Books 1-3
by Sam Cheever
Free through the end of November!
3 full-length novels of paranormal cozy adventure fun!
This is no boring librarian shushing people from behind a desk. This librarian corrals rogue magic. But more importantly, she has a frog and a cat, and she’s not afraid to use them!
Check out the AXP Audiobook Sale. Tap here!
October 15, 2023
A Free Cherry Tucker Halloween Cozy Mystery - All Treats & No Tricks!
Happy Halloween from me & Cherry Tucker!
From October 15-19 (Sunday through Thursday), THE VIGILANTE VIGNETTE, A Cherry Tucker Halloween Mystery Novella will be FREE on Kindle (all countries)!
Who's robbing the rich men of Halo, Georgia? Catwoman's on the prowl and the country-fried amateur sleuth Cherry Tucker's on the case. It's a Halloween crime spree that could rob Cherry of her heart and her life!
Get this Halloween cozy mystery free on Kindle through October 19!
October 13, 2023
October New Releases & Book Deals
It feels like we went from summer to winter in one fell swoop here in Georgia. The rain came and brought cool weather with it. I don't know about y'all, but I'm staying inside and reading! Check out these new October releases and book deals from my writing friends, grab some books, and read along with me.
OCTOBER NEW BOOK RELEASES
THE GIRL WHO FOUND JOY
A Shee McQueen Mystery Thriller book 6
by Amy Vansant
New Release on September 27
$2 off $5.99 Sale Price during the release month!
Free on Kindle Unlimited
Mason and Shee travel to Palm Beach to hunt a killer the FBI has nicknamed "Portia"—a type of spider more clever than a black widow. Portia finds a victim and someone to frame for his murder before disappearing with the money—the perfect crime.
FLIPPING OUT
The Trailer Park Princess cozy mystery prequel
by Kim Hunt Harris
New Release on October 1
In this laugh-out-loud cozy mystery, Salem dives headfirst into a world of quirky suspects, baffling clues, and an abundance of canine charisma. Along the way, she uncovers the wild world of pet flipping, where stolen pups are repackaged, resold, and renamed, making mischief and mayhem the name of the game.
20 CARATS
A Maizie Albright Star Detective "Between Cases" Mystery Novella
by Larissa Reinhart
New Release on October 1
When Maize's ex-costar/fiancé Giulio Belloni is arrested for stealing her mother's priceless gold jewelry box — once owned by Marilyn Monroe — Maizie believes Giulio's been framed. As the thefts and suspects multiply, it seems Giulio's enemies number more than his fans. When the police also accuse the Ginger Bombshell of robbery, can Maizie prove Giulio's innocence as well as her own?
BOUNCING TOWARD IGNOMINY
Midlife Muddle Book 3
by Sam Cheever
Releases October 24
Justice and I had been working hard on my magical skills. The borders between dimensions had been quiet for almost a month. And I’d even managed to work my regular part-time gig at The Muddle, helping my best friend keep the human-type boogies at bay. But alas, the sanity was destined to end. And so was my naïve notion that working within my own dimension for a change was going to be familiar and easy. I’m such a putz. But then, what would you expect from a traveler who doesn’t know how to travel?
A CALCULATED WHISK
A Baker Street Mystery book 8
by CeeCee James
Released October 4
99¢ Release sale!
A Flamingo Cozy and Baker Street Mystery partnership. Stella O'Neil and Georgie Tanner are on the case.
Free recipes!
When the siren goes off in the museum, everyone expected the prized exhibit to be stolen. No one imagined Oscar would disappear with it.
GRAVE DUTY
A Shelby Nichols Adventure book 17
by Colleen Helme
Released October 6
Duty to a mob boss, a rose on a grave, and a cry for vengeance all combine to put Shelby in grave danger. Don't miss it!
Available in KU, kindle, paperback and audible.
THAT TIME I KINDA KILLED A GUY
Val Fremden Strikes Again - The Return of Val Fremden
by Margaret Lashley
Released October 13
One woman. One hammer. One guy who looks an awful lot like a nail ...
If you’ve ever longed to serve some jerk a steaming pile of their own just desserts, Val’s your gal! Hitch your wagon to this midlife mess and let her do the dirty work—while you laugh yourself silly all the way to the hilarious end
BOOK DEALS
THE VIGILANTE VIGNETTE
A Cherry Tucker Halloween Mystery Novella
by Larissa Reinhart
Free on Kindle October 15-19
While Cherry's on the case of the cat burglar, a mystery man is stalking her. It's hard to know who's the hero and who's the villain when everyone is wearing capes. And if Cherry doesn't figure it out soon, it won't just be Tater the goat who's homeless. If she's not careful, Cherry could lose her heart and her life in a madcap race for a priceless treasure.
EVERY DOG HAS ITS DAY
Hewey Spader Cozy Mystery Series book 2
by Tanya R. Taylor
99¢ October 1-4
Hewey and his friends are still in hiding trying to figure out how to save their families and the rest of Eppington from the intruders. And where was everyone? I guess they'd have to find them before they could rescue them. Do these kids have the wherewithal and the courage to save the whole town?
Leave it to the kids....and stand back.
Get a free cozy mystery every day in October at CleanAuthors.com!
October 8, 2023
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October 2, 2023
20 CARATS Cozy Mystery Giveaway
Happy official book birthday to another Maizie Albright Star Detective! This was a fun heist caper I wrote as a gift for my readers last year and is available now for purchase—just 99¢ for the ebook and $9.99 for the paperback during the release week (ending October 8)!
To celebrate the in-store launch of 20 CARATS, I'm also giving away 2 paperback copies! Use this link to enter through Rafflecopter through October 10!
UPDATE!CONGRATULATIONS to CASSIE GREARY & SHARON LEE RILEY!
Emails have been sent to the winners. Thanks to all who particpated!
Open to all countries. For US winners, I'll mail a copy myself and for other country winners, I'll send you a copy through Amazon. All you need to do for the entry is to give me your name & email to contact the winners.
Thanks for all your support and good luck with the 20 CARATS cozy mystery giveaway!
20 CARATSA Maizie Albright Star Detective "Between Cases" MysteryFor fans of romantic comedy mysteries like Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum and Meg Cabot’s Size 12 series who like their characters quirky, romances sweet, and mysteries funny but their settings Southern, it’s the ninth book in The Wall Street Journal bestselling Maizie Albright Star Detective series.
"Maizie Albright tries to keep it cool when her hot mess of a family and old friend get pulled into this cozy mystery. Fun characters, a perfect setting, and a mystery that will keep you guessing until the end, this book truly has it all!"—Shannon VanBergen, USA Today Bestselling Author of the Glock Grannies mysteries
#GentlemenPreferDetectives When Maize’s ex-costar/fiancé Giulio Belloni is arrested for stealing her mother’s priceless gold jewelry box — once owned by Marilyn Monroe — Maizie believes Giulio’s been framed. As the thefts and suspects multiply, it seems Giulio’s enemies number more than his fans.
Some Like It Hot, but Maizie can’t keep her cool when the police also accuse the Ginger Bombshell of robbery. Can Maizie prove Giulio’s innocence as well as her own? With stolen ice, Diamonds Aren’t a Girl’s Best Friend. And neither is a larceny conviction.
"These novels and novellas excel at their depictions of the Hollywood and celebrity culture, revealing both its allure and the insanity for those living within it. [In 20 CARATS] Maizie's experience with personal assistants and the habits of egotistical actresses are essential in helping her solve the mystery, delivering a very fun and satisfying conclusion."—Oahu librarian Cynthia Chow for Kings River Life Magazine
Enter the cozy mystery giveaway before October 10! Shop the sale by October 8th!
