Masked Intentions: A Camera Club Mystery by Kara Lacey ~ Cozy Mystery

 Masked Intentions: A Camera Club Mystery by Kara Lacey

About Masked Intentions:

 

Masked Intentions: A Camera Club Mystery

Cozy Mystery

2nd in Series

Setting : Vermont

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Level Best Books

Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 27, 2026

Print length ‏ : ‎ 270 pages

Paperback ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8898200619

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0GJJKL34G

Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0GGM6PLJN

It’s autumn in Vermont, and the mountains are ablaze with color, just in time for Stonebridge’s annual harvest festival. The village is swarming with leaf-peeping tourists, and the celebration is off to a jubilant start as residents gather for their favorite kick-off event: a masquerade party on the village green. But the crisp fall air turns chilling when a party guest is found lifeless and another is whisked away in an ambulance, on the verge of death.

Photographer Bobbie Brooks vows to leave the investigation to the professionals until a tearful plea from a friend causes her to shift her focus from merriment to murder. The Stonebridge Keep it Snappy Shutter Club is on another case as Bobbie plunges into the world of herbal poisons and masked motives. The truth is concealed in the details captured through her lens. But as everything comes into focus, Bobbie finds herself in danger once again. Can she unmask the killer before the killer zooms in on her?

About Kara Lacey:

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Kara Lacey is the author of the Camera Club Mysteries. Along with her husband, she lives in a tiny village nestled in the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont—the inspiration for her novels. Kara is a photography enthusiast who also enjoys hiking, skiing, and getting cozy with a good book. When she’s not at her laptop creating havoc for her characters, you can find her rambling through the forest with her husband and spirited Labrador retriever, camera in hand.

Kara is a member of Sisters in Crime, Sisters in Crime-New England.

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In Need of Tour Hosts ~ 1-Week Virtual Book Tour Sign Up Invitation ~ Amanda Cadabra and The Hidey-Hole Truth by Holly Bell (September 14-18, 2026) #WitchyCozyMystery #ParanormalCozyMystery #BritishUrbanFantasy #UrbanFantasyMystery

 

About Amanda Cadabra and The Hidey-Hole Truth:

Amanda Cadabra’s life LOOKS perfectly normal...
But looks can be very deceiving.

In the picture-perfect English village of Sunken-Madley, a young covert witch is laying
low. Amanda Cadabra has her reasons.

Orphaned when her family’s van mysteriously plunged over a Cornish cliff many years before, Amanda is keeping herself to herself, quietly working for her grandfather’s furniture restoration company, hoping the world will leave her alone.

However, soon Amanda’s peace is disturbed by the arrival in the village of the inquisitive Inspector Trelawney, dogging her footsteps as he investigates the strange fate of her family. But the persistent detective becomes the least of her problems, as a restoration job at the Tudor manor propels the young witch into a swirl of mystery and intrigue.

Events quickly conspire to drag Amanda into the building’s murky past and its even more dangerous present. Armed only with her wits, her grumpy feline familiar, Tempest, and a wand, Amanda Cadabra is going in.

A body, ghosts, hidden passageways, and a host of unanswered questions soon emerge. Can Amanda dodge the inspector long enough to solve the Manor’s many mysteries and unravel her own past before the scandal of murder engulfs the village?

Book 1 of the Amanda Cadabra British Urban Fantasy Mysteries

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Sinister Remnants (A Tori Winters Mystery) by Anita Dickason ~ Cozy Mystery

Sinister Remnants

A Tori Winters Mystery

by Anita Dickason

About Sinister Remnants:

Sinister Remnants: (A Tori Winters Mystery)

Cozy Mystery

4th in Series

Setting – Texas

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Mystic Circle Books

Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 26, 2026

Print length ‏ : ‎ 380 pages

Hardcover

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1958464139

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1958464137

Paperback

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1958464120

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1958464120

Digital

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1958464144

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0H4X16L1M

The Past Leaves Traces! Some Turn Deadly!

Ambushed during a press tour of the new Red Door Inn, Tori Winters is blindsided by an accusation that she doesn’t own the mansion.

The Metro reporter’s vicious rumor soon proves to be more than tabloid fodder. An attorney has the proof.

Ensnared in a ruthless legal battle, Tori’s desperate search for answers uncovers a chilling truth. Some things were never meant to be dug up. But someone had.

A remnant, long forgotten in the shadows of her inheritance, ignites a danger far deadlier than a courtroom fight.

One murder was only the beginning.

Who is the next victim?

Read an Excerpt:

Tori gestured toward her team. “On behalf of all of us, thank you for coming. We hope you enjoyed the tour.”

Tori moved to the foyer, while Tina distributed the packets.

Holding the front door open, she smiled and thanked each reporter as they filed out.

Polaski, the last to leave, shot her a smug little look. “Too bad you went to all this effort for nothing.”

Tori kept her expression steady, but the words hit like a blow as she closed the door. A knot of unease tightened in her chest. She turned.

“For cripes’ sake! What was that all about?”

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Anita Dickason is a twenty-two-year veteran of the Dallas Police Department. Anita served as a patrol officer, undercover narcotics detective, advanced accident investigator, and Dallas SWAT tactical officer and first female sniper. Her law enforcement experience and knowledge provide an endless source of inspiration for her characters and plots.

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A Murderer’s Guide to Mardi Gras (Vintage Cookbook Mysteries) by Ellen Byron #CozyMystery

A MURDERER’S GUIDE TO MARDI GRAS 

Vintage Cookbook Mysteries

by Ellen Byron

About A Murderer’s Guide to Mardi Gras:

A Murderer’s Guide to Mardi Gras (Vintage Cookbook Mysteries)

Cozy Mystery

5th in Series

Setting – Louisiana

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Severn House

Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 4, 2026

Print length ‏ : ‎ 240 pages

Hardcover

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1448320011

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1448320011

Digital

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0H3TD242P

It’s cozy. It’s culinary. It’s Mardi Gras madness! It’s the fifth book in this fabulous mystery series with a vintage flair from USA Today-bestselling and Agatha Award–winning author Ellen Byron.

Step 1: join a killer krewe

It’s carnival season in New Orleans, and Ricki James-Diaz and her friends from Bon Vee are dressing up for Mardi Gras. They’ve joined the notorious krewe of Chew to support Ricki’s chef boyfriend, Virgil, who is to be crowned this year’s king. It’s all fun, throws, and over-the-top outfits until the krewe’s captain is found strangled with his own medallion.

Step 2: survive the festivities

The prime suspect is Ricki’s friend, the deceased’s wife who discovered he was cheating on her. It seems a straightforward case, but Ricki isn’t so sure. The krewe’s leader had many enemies including his mistress, his krewe co-founder who he ousted, and his college friend whose girlfriend he stole. One thing’s clear, Ricki’s at the center of yet another murder investigation. And if she’s not careful, her first Mardi Gras could also be her last . . .

Perfect for fans of Joanne Fluke, these delightful mysteries bring New Orleans to life with fun characters and delicious recipes. This series is a must-read for culinary cozy lovers!

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About Ellen Byron:

Ellen is a bestselling author, Anthony nominee, and recipient of multiple Agatha and Lefty awards for her Cajun Country Mysteries, Vintage Cookbook Mysteries, Catering Hall Mysteries (as Maria DiRico), and Golden Motel Mysteries. She is also an award-winning playwright and non-award-winning writer of TV hits like Wings, Just Shoot Me, and Fairly OddParents, but considers her most impressive achievement working as a cater-waiter for Martha Stewart.

A native New Yorker, Ellen is a graduate of Tulane University and lives in the Los Angeles area with her husband, daughter, and a rotating crew of rescue pups. Visit her at http://www.ellenbyron.com/.

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#BookReview ~ The One Where They Fall In Love by Cristina Wolf ~ Enemies-to-Lovers @rararesources #Romance

The One Where They Fall in Love

You never know when love may come knocking…

About the Book:

Hopeless romantic and romance editor Elle Thompson lives for happy endings—but real-life love? Not so much. But that doesn’t mean she isn’t thrilled when her best friend gets engaged. Really. Not jealous at all.

Meanwhile, Oliver Cole likes things a certain way. Schedules and routines and order. So when his move back to New York is disrupted with the unwelcome addition of Thor—the dog his sister adopted for him—he’s less than enthused. Even less enthused than Oliver? His neighbour, Elle.

When Elle can’t bear to hear Thor howling all night, the two agree to strike a deal: she’ll dog-sit while he’s on shift.

But what starts as a reluctant arrangement soon turns into late-night chats, sizzling chemistry, and two lonely hearts daring to let each other in.

My Review:

The One Where They Fall in Love is a such a cute enemies-to-lovers romance. Oliver returns to the one place he never wanted to come back to in order to complete his medical residency. Add in his sister's apartment, a dog, and Elle, his strange downstairs neighbor, and you have the makings of an enjoyable romance. 

Elle is a hopeless romantic, always looking for happily ever afters as a book editor. Her dating life is virtually non-existent. The new neighbor is not winning any brownie points. When they meet, sparks fly, but not the romantic chemistry sort of sparks. As they start spending more time together though, those sparks may just shift and float a little more along the lines of attraction.

I was completely engaged in The One Where They Fall in Love. The snark, the banter, the raw emotions. I am here for all of it in this story. I was drawn in by the characters, personalities, and story. This story is fast-paced, easy to follow and get lost in, and has a fantastic setting, which the author describes beautifully. I enjoyed the author's writing style, character development, and world-building. The One Where They Fall in Love is a must read!

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

My Rating:

Purchase Link:

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Author Bio – Cristina Wolf wrote her first book in the third grade. It was an adventure book about her beagle, Abby, complete with hand-drawn illustrations and top-notch handwriting. Needless to say, writing and reading has been a passion of Cristina’s from the beginning. After graduating from Marist College with a double major in Business and English, Cristina pursued a career in the publishing industry while earning her Master of Science in Publishing from New York University. Cristina has experience working at literary agencies and as an editorial assistant at a publishing house. Finding life in NYC a bit different than she expected, Cristina returned to her native New Jersey where she earned her Master in Teaching from Monmouth University. She now shares her love of books with her students as a middle school English teacher.

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