Hook, Line, and Murder (The Sweet Tooth Murder Mystery) by GG Calpo ~ Cozy Mystery

 

Hook, Line, and Murder (The Sweet Tooth Murder Mystery) by GG Calpo

About Hook, Line, and Murder:

 

Hook, Line, and Murder (The Sweet Tooth Murder Mystery)

Cozy Mystery

1st in Series

Setting - New York

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wild Rose Press

Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 9, 2026

Print length ‏ : ‎ 276 pages

Paperback ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 150926406X

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1509264063

Digital ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1509264070

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0G2YT1P7B

What does Meg, a retired kindergarten teacher, do when the killer of her husband and only child still walks free a year after dirt had covered their graves? Go rogue, of course!

When the detective responsible for Meg’s nightmares takes over the murder investigation of her former student, Meg hunts the killer down with help from her friends. Their cozy lunches at Sweet Buns Café turn into tactical meetings while these retired grade school teachers get themselves in trouble better suited to those in their twenties. And to put the icing on their cream scones, someone is after Meg. Is it the killer? Or has Meg uncovered secrets better left buried with her loved ones?

About GG Calpo:

GG Calpo is a retired lawyer and accountant who traded contracts and numbers for the far more enjoyable chaos of fictional crime. Now she writes cozy whodunits featuring warm-hearted golden-aged sleuths who’ve seen it all, heard it all, and will investigate a murder with zero hesitation. She loves stories where the stakes are personal, family, and friendships are paramount, with characters who refuse to follow the outline and endings that pull the rug out. When not plotting twisty crimes—on paper only, of course—she spends her time reading, crocheting blankets and sweaters for her five grandchildren, watching mystery TV shows, and taking long walks in her neighborhood. She lives in Central New Jersey with her husband and two corgis, Whiskey and Nugget. Visit her at www.ggcalpo.com.

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Have You Seen Him by Kimberly Lee ~ Suspense Thriller

 

Have You Seen Him by Kimberly Lee

About Have You Seen Him:

Have You Seen Him

Suspense Thriller

Setting - California

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Butterfly Effect Press

Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 1, 2025

Print length ‏ : ‎ 268 pages

Paperback ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8991867214

Digital ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8991867207

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0F9TJYN8V

What if everything you believed about yourself was totally wrong? For David Byrdsong, life is a series of daily obligations. An attorney, he lacks both ambition and the ability to commit to a long-term relationship with his girlfriend, Gayle. Abandoned by his family at an airport when he was eleven, he learned to blunt his feelings, despite his subsequent adoption by a loving couple. Until one day, when David discovers his own face in a missing child ad. Suddenly driven to uncover the truth about his past, he is forced to tap into his inner strength as he encounters corporate conspiracies, murdered bystanders, and distressing suspicions about the only family he’s ever really trusted. David enlists Gayle's help—and the help of an unlikely stranger with secrets of his own—as he attempts to find his true family, whoever they are. Thrilling, exploratory, and propulsive, Have You Seen Him is a story of lost identity, dangerous secrets, and a deeply personal pursuit of the truth.

About Kimberly Lee:

Kimberly Lee, JD, is the author of the riveting thriller Have You Seen Him. A versatile writer, editor, and creativity coach, she has a passion for nurturing the imaginative spirit and helping others reveal their own inner wisdom. Kimberly holds degrees from Stanford University and UC Davis School of Law, along with certifications from the Center for Journal Therapy, Amherst Writers & Artists, SoulCollage®, Guided Autobiography, the Center for Intentional Creativity, and The Path Meditation. Recent collaborations include Esalen Institute, Hollyhock Retreat Center, Omega Institute, The Huntington, the Expressive Therapies Summit, Arts and Healing Initiative, and West LA Veterans Administration. Kimberly’s stories and essays have appeared in numerous publications and anthologies, and she has served on the staffs of Literary Mama, F(r)iction, and Carve magazines. She lives in Southern California with her husband and three children.

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Always Falling Behind by Beth Gelman ~ @RABTBookTours #RABTBookTours #AlwaysFallingBehind #BethGelman #RomanticComedy #RomCom

Always Falling Behind by Beth Gelman

Dazed and Confused, Book One

 Romantic Comedy 

Never hitch a ride with a stranger…unless he’s hot.

About the Book:

I’m Abigail Farnsworth-Burton. ADHD’er extraordinaire. Aspiring artist of mediums I’m not practiced in and chef of meals I’ve never eaten. And now, heiress. Basically, it means I now own more assets than I can wrap my head — and my limited organizational capacity — around.

So, of course, my car breaks down 400 miles shy of my new mansion. And, of course, the only guy offering a ride looks intimidating as hell…until he opens his mouth. I didn’t care that he tripped over his words every time he spoke to me. I figured if he were a real killer, he’d be smoother in his script. Bad guys are never this hot…right?

And Elias McGinnis is anything but scripted — unlike the voice in my head that seems intent on my eventual downfall.

My one saving grace is my new friend, Amy the Great. She always knows exactly how to get things done. Too bad she’s a chicken.

But old money attracts new enemies, and focusing on anything is impossible with my sexy live-in mechanic. If I only had a plan – and some actual cash. Oh, and a car.

Always Falling Behind is a fun, steamy rom-com that shows neurodivergent people living their best lives.

 

The Dazed and Confused Series

Always Falling Behind

Dazed and Confused, Book One

 

Never Getting Ahead

Dazed and Confused, Book Two

 

Available on Amazon

 

About the Author:

Sassy Beth Gelman is a #1 Amazon Best-Selling Author (Eight Crazy One Night Stands) who loves to pull your heartstrings, get you riled up, and deliver it all in epic comedic realism. In 2025, Never Getting Ahead won two first-place awards at The Bookfest Awards in Romantic Comedy and Multicultural Romance. She has earned honorable mentions at the 2024 Bookfest Awards and Readerviews.com for Always Falling Behind.

Beth brings the steam in her contemporary romances about women who speak up, take what's theirs, and embrace their wild side. Authentic, resilient, loyal, and spiritual, she’s not afraid to learn, fail, speak her mind, or try new things. More importantly, she loves her husband, twins, and all the dogs in the world!

Follow her on Facebook, Instagram, Substack, Goodreads, Bookbub, and TikTok or at http://www.BethGelman.com. Don't forget to join my newsletter for early access specials, pre-orders, excerpts, birthday goodies, and more!

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The Chrichton Leprechaun by Salvatore Mautone ~ @RABTBookTours #RABTBookTours #TheChrichtonLeprechaun #SalvatoreMautone #ChildrensBook

The Chrichton Leprechaun by Salvatore Mautone

 

     

A Saint Patrick's Day Legend 

Children's Book, Saint Patrick's Day Book

Date Published: January 26, 2026

A Funny St. Patrick's Day Picture Book Based on the Viral Internet Legend!

Can you see the leprechaun? Join the search in this whimsical reimagining of the internet’s favorite St. Paddy's Day mystery!

Deep in the heart of the Crichton neighborhood in Mobile, Alabama, a legend was born. Inspired by the viral news sensation that captured the world's imagination in 2006, The Crichton Leprechaun transforms the famous local rumor into a delightful, laugh-out-loud adventure for the whole family.

It all starts on a sunny March morning when whispers spread through the community: There is a leprechaun in the tree! Is it a magical sighting? A trick of the light? Or just a bit of mischievous holiday fun?

Follow the neighborhood excitement as crowds gather, amateur sketches are drawn, and everyone—from curious kids to skeptical grown-ups—joins the hunt for the elusive pot of gold.

 

Why Readers Love This Book:

A Nostalgic Tribute: The perfect gag gift or collector's item for millennial parents and adults who remember the original viral video and news clip.

Holiday Fun: A fresh, humorous alternative to traditional Saint Patrick's Day books for kids.

Community & Joy: At its heart, this is a warm story about how a neighborhood came together to share a laugh and a legend.

Vibrant Illustrations: Brings the "Amateur Sketch" and the magic of Mobile to colorful life.

 

Whether you are looking for a funny children's book, a unique St. Patrick's Day gift, or a piece of internet history reimagined, this story proves that sometimes the real gold is the fun we have together.

 

About the Author:

By day, Salvatore Mautone is an attorney and compliance professional; by night, he is a children’s book author. A New Jersey native, Salvatore’s writing career started close to home with No Karate in The Potty, a story crafted specifically to make his niece and nephew laugh. He continues to find joy in creating stories that entertain young readers. 

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#BookReview ~ The Arrangement (Bancroft University Chronicles Book 1) by S.D. Lettie ~ #RomanticSuspense #NewAdult #NA @pumpupyourbook

A forced engagement binds them, but the secrets simmering between them threaten to implode their lives far sooner than any wedding bells—part one of a slow-burn duet…

 

Title: THE ARRANGEMENT

Author: S.D. Lettie

Publisher: Independent

Pages: 298

Genre: New Adult, Romantic Suspense

Format: Paperback, Kindle, FREE with Kindle Unlimited

About the Book:

You know that guy you fell for at sixteen—the one who vanished without explanation, leaving behind enough damage to last years? Now imagine being forced into an engagement with him because your parents decided you’re more useful as leverage than as a daughter. 

And the part he forgot to mention? He’s heir to a Bratva empire with blood on its hands. 

That’s Emilia’s life. Her future is not her own, and her fiancé, Nikolai Volkov, is a man whose silence is more dangerous than his words. Their past is a wound. Their engagement is a threat. And what grows between them is something neither of them should let happen. 

The Arrangement is a dark, slow-burn story of buried truths, political corruption, and a connection that pulls two damaged people toward a collision neither may survive unscathed.

My Review:

The Arrangement is the first book in the Bancroft University Chronicles duet. We follow Emilia as she's used as a pawn in political warfare. The daughter of the US Vice President, she's always on stage, doing what she's told. Then, a marriage is arranged between Emilia and her teenage crush who abandoned her. 

This book is amazing. The chemistry between Emelia and Nikolai is explosive. The secrecy, the lies, and the corruption threaten everything Emilia has ever held dear and always believed. I was on the edge of my seat watching everything play out in The Arrangement. I can't wait for the second part of this story.

I was provided with a copy of this book. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.

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Read a Book Excerpt:

My phone buzzes in my shorts pocket. I ignore it, thinking it’s a text, but then it buzzes again. I look down and see my father’s name lighting up the screen. Groaning, I answer. 

“Emilia.” His voice is calm, clipped. Not cold, just clean, like everything else he controls. He says my name like punctuation. 

“Yes, sir.” 

“Your mother asked me to check on the brunch.” 

She didn’t want to ask herself. She never does. She strategically delegates through him, like always. “It’s done,” I say. “Final headcount is confirmed. Catering’s squared. My remarks are short and already vetted.” There’s a pause, the sound of him moving paper in the background, or maybe pouring a drink. I can’t tell. He’s always multitasking, even when he speaks like everything is a priority. 

“She wants it to go smoothly.” 

It will. He knows that. He wouldn’t have called if he didn’t already trust it was handled. 

“There’s something else,” my father says right as I think we’re done, his voice flat and clipped in the way he reserves for things that aren’t up for discussion. “I’ve arranged a meeting with Nikolai and his father next week at the Four Seasons. I’d like you to be there. We have some important things to discuss.” 

– Excerpted from The Arrangement by S.D. Lettie, Independent, 2025. Reprinted with permission.

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The Arrangement is available at Amazon.

 About the Author:

Before she ever had “author” next to her name, S.D. Lettie was—and still is—an avid reader first; the kind who would finish a book in a day and beg her parents to take her back to the bookstore. Reading started as a hobby and, as she got older, became her source of entertainment, escape, and comfort. Over the years, she found herself wanting to write the kind of worlds readers could get excited about—a world that could grow into a fandom of its own. 

Today, Lettie writes slow-burn romances—stories about characters who are imperfectly perfect, the hard moments that shape them, and the plot twists that leave readers reeling. Outside her writing life, she’s a wife and mom of two, roles that influence both her time and perspective. She’s also a dedicated soccer fan, the kind who will plan her day around a match and openly admit she’ll yell at the TV when things get heated.

Through all of it, her goal as an author is simple: she wants her characters to stay with readers long after the book ends. 

Her latest book is the new adult romantic suspense, The Arrangement (Bancroft University Chronicles Book 1).

Visit her website at www.sdlettieauthor.com. Connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, BookBub and Goodreads.

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