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Monday, October 21, 2024
Blurb Blitz ~ Falling from the Nest by Bobbie Candas ~ Historical Fiction @GoddessFish
Haunted Halloween Spooktacular ~ Dark Cherry Blood Pastries #Recipe ~ Kiss of Blood and Sin by M Guida ~ Dark Paranormal Romance #PNR #bewitchingbooktours @bewitchingbooktours ThereisAGive@way
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Meet the Author:
M Guida has always loved fantasy and romance, especially dragons. Growing up, she devoured fantasy books and all kinds of young adult books. And then she found romance and a whole new world opened up to her.
Now as an adult, she fell in love with academy romance and has blended all of her past loves into one compelling series. Dragons, vampires, elves, demons, and wolves all live in her world.
When she's not writing, she lives in the colorful Rocky Mountains with her fur baby, Raven, and enjoys taking her for walks.
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Airmail & Chocolate Pie by Bobby Evers ~ @RABTBookTours #RABTBookTours #AirmailandChocolatePie #BobbyEvers #Memoir
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Sunday, October 20, 2024
Donor 73101: A PIP Inc. Mystery by Nancy Lynn Jarvis ~ Cozy Mystery ~ Give@way
Donor 73101: A PIP Inc. Mystery by Nancy Lynn Jarvis
About Donor 73101:
Donor 73101: A PIP Inc. Mystery
Cozy Mystery
5th in Series
Setting - California
Publisher : Good Read Mysteries (August 15, 2024)
Paperback : 243 pages
ISBN-13 : 979-8990936607
Digital ASIN : B0DC5H77N2
Aiden O’Rourke needed cash to help pay for college so he made money by selling his sperm. He was young, attractive, smart…and popular. Now many years later, his offspring are coming forward—eleven of them and counting—and connecting on a website they created called Donor73101.com. Pat Pirard, Santa Cruz County Law Librarian turned PI, is approached by next door neighbors Tina and Robin who want to start a family. Because Tina was conceived via sperm donation, they want to be 100% certain that their baby and Tina won’t have the same father. It doesn’t take Pat long to determine that Aiden O’Rourke was Tina’s sperm donor. It also doesn’t take her long to discovers that one by one, his offspring are being murdered. By whom and why? Well, that’s a mystery.Read an Excerpt:
Although it was only a few minutes past 6:30pm, it was dark, not unexpected in Santa Cruz in early January. The Uber driver popped his hatchback and offered to help them with luggage. Tim declined, moving the four suitcases―one for him and three for Pat―on to the sidewalk.
Pat started to pick one up. “Leave it,” Tim instructed. “We can come back outside for those in a minute, but before we bring in suitcases, I want to carry my bride across the threshold.”
Pat giggled. “I’m a modern woman. No carrying needed.”
“That may be, but I’m feeling old-fashioned at the moment.” He smiled at her, put one arm around her back just above her waist, and attempted to scoop her into his arms.
She slipped away from him, laughing as she did. “I bet you can’t catch me before I get inside on my own, my old-fashioned caveman,” she flirted, heading for the front door.
“I can be a caveman if that’s how you want to be carried, but you’re being carried,” he said, his tone full of playful mischief. He gave chase and tossed her over his shoulder when he caught her.
Pat squealed, but was laughing too hard to resist, which is how she came to greet her tail-wagging Dalmatian, Dot, who jumped against Tim’s backside in an attempt to get her head up high enough for the backward slung Pat to scratch her ears; her cat, Wimsey, who abandoned his rule about avoiding Tim and rubbed against his legs, and Tina and Robin, their pet-sitting next-door neighbors, butt-first, draped over Tim’s shoulder.
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Saturday, October 19, 2024
The Con: An Organized Crime Cozy Mystery by Jackie Layton ~ Cozy Mystery @Joyfuljel
The Con: An Organized Crime Cozy Mystery by Jackie Layton
About The Con:
The Con: An Organized Crime Cozy Mystery
Cozy Mystery
2nd in Series
Setting - Georgia
Publisher : Level Best Books (August 27, 2024)
Paperback : 280 pages
ISBN-10 : 1685127266
ISBN-13 : 978-1685127268
Digital ASIN : B0DDBFJGPK
Professional organizer Kate Sloan is hired by Ben Houser to organize his office at Seaside Hideaway Resort on Fox Island. Ben tells everybody he’s planning to revamp the resort. Ben throws money around and convinces people to invest with him. The first problem is, Ben’s a con man. The second problem is, Kate finds his dead body.
The killer believes Kate has incriminating evidence, and she must solve the mystery before she’s next on the hitman’s list.
About Jackie Layton:
Jackie Layton is the author of cozy mysteries with Spunky Southern Sleuths. Her stories are set in Texas, Georgia, and South Carolina. She lives on the coast of South Carolina, where she enjoys walks on the beach and golf cart rides around the marsh. Reading, gardening, and traveling are some of her favorite hobbies.
Jackie always keeps a notebook handy to write down ideas for future stories. Dateline and American Greed are two ways she gets ideas. She’s also a people watcher, and that can giver her ideas for stories or even a thread in a book.
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Friday, October 18, 2024
Who Am I? by Veronica Landers ~ @RABTBookTours #RABTBookTours #WhoAmI #VeronicaLanders #ChildrensBook
A Child's Journey of Discovery
Children's Book
Date Published: February 19, 2024
Who Am I?: A Child's Journey of Discovery by Veronica Landers is a heartwarming children's picture book perfect for ages 2-9. Follow Emeri as she embarks on a journey of self-discovery, guided by her loving parents and the book of names. Through her adventure, Emeri uncovers the profound significance of her name and the deep thought her parents put into choosing it, realizing how names connect to one's identity and destiny.
This beautifully illustrated story celebrates the uniqueness of each child, reminding them that their name is not just a label, but a reflection of who they are and who they are meant to become. Along the way, Emeri learns that the most important things in life are the love of family and God.
Inspire your child to explore the meaning behind their own name and embrace the qualities that make them special with Who Am I?. This touching narrative is a must-read for parents looking to instill a sense of confidence, love, and purpose in their children.
About the Author:
Veronica is a writer who has always had a passion for storytelling. From an early age, her parents instilled in her the importance of embracing who God created her to be and facing challenges head-on. This mindset has shaped her writing style and themes, as she strives to inspire young readers to embrace their own unique journeys. In addition to writing, Veronica also enjoys exploring the great outdoors. Hiking and embarking on new adventures are some of her favorite pastimes, as they allow her to connect with nature and discover new perspectives. This love for adventure often finds its way into her stories, as she aims to transport readers to exciting and unfamiliar adventures. Veronica is constantly seeking inspiration from her surroundings and the people she encounters. With a heart full of curiosity and a desire to uplift others, she hopes to leave a positive impact on readers through her words. Whether it's through thought-provoking narratives or heartwarming tales of resilience, Veronica's stories aim to remind readers of the beauty and potential that lies within each of us.
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Ice Ice Maybe by Rich Amooi ~ #RomCom #Romance #ContemporaryRomance #Hockey ~ EnterTheGive@way
Ice Ice Maybe
Rich Amooi
Publication date: September 24th 2024
Genres: Adult, Comedy, Contemporary, Romance
“I want you to date my daughter.”
Those seven words hit Nolan Reid like a puck to the head.
Once destined for NHL stardom, a skiing accident left Nolan driving the Zamboni for the San Diego Sea Lions. But his humble life of maintaining the ice is about to get complicated.
The billionaire owner’s insane plan? Nolan fake-dates his daughter Zena to ignite her ex’s jealousy. The twist? Said ex is the team’s star player, and his green-eyed monster apparently fuels goals.
Suddenly, Nolan’s navigating a minefield of pretend kisses, all-too-real feelings, and death glares from a human sequoia oozing enough testosterone to give him secondhand chest hair.
With sparks flying, the playoffs looming, and her ex itching to use him as a toothpick, Nolan is playing a high-stakes game of Jealousy Jenga that could crumble any moment.
But for a shot at love with Zena? He might just risk it all.
Ice Ice Maybe is closed door, fake-dating, opposites attract, forced proximity, hockey romance with humor, heart, and loads of romantic comedy fun. No third-act breakup.
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Meet the Author:
Rich Amooi is a Taleflick Discovery Winner, Readers' Favorite Gold Medal Recipient, Holt Medallion Finalist, and the bestselling author of 24 romantic comedies. A former radio personality and wedding DJ, Rich now writes romantic comedies full-time in San Diego, California, and is happily married to a Spanish Princess. He believes in silliness, infinite possibilities, donuts, gratitude, laughter, and happily ever after.
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The Favorite Elements That I Love to Read in a Book By Michael Small, Author of Kuro-Sil ~ @officialkurosil @TCMPublicity @SGZimmer #YA #SciFi #SpaceOpera #Fantasy
Welcome to the Kuro-Sil Virtual Tour featuring Michael Small, running from October 14th through October 21st!
Kuro-Sil is a stand-alone novel, and this book marks the debut of author Michael Small! A YA novel that blends elements of science fiction, space opera, and contemporary fantasy, Kuro-Sil is a novel with appeal to a wide range of genre readers!
Guest posts, interviews, podcast appearances, and reviews are being featured, so be sure to check all of them out and discover a great new author and novel!
About the author:
Michael Small didn’t plan on becoming an author. He initially wanted to be a video game programmer, though he couldn’t wrap his head around the subject. But he always had a story to tell, and seeing how woke messaging had started infesting modern entertainment, he dropped out of college in 2016 and taught himself how to write, spending the years since creating his own world, which became his debut novel Kuro-Sil: The Book of Humans, Reptuuls, and God.
Michael is a Christian and goes to church regularly, using his faith to inspire his stories. He is also an avid gamer, and has been playing video games since he was three. He mainly likes pop culture stuff like movies, tv, and more recently manga, but he likes to try many things, like going on walks and drives, and working out (though he’s not a pro at it).
He is currently thirty years old and lives in Washington state.
Book Synopsis for Kuro-Sil: The Book of Humans, Reptuuls, and God:
I am the Chronicler, hear my story:
In the year 5027, humanity will be enslaved by an alien race called the Reptuuls.
But what if I told you a young boy befriended their oppressors?
Orren Hawkins is a boy with a dream: to make friends with the Reptuuls, no matter the cost. It won’t be easy due to the Reptuuls hatred of humanity. But by the grace of a long forgotten God, Orren has found two great and unusual friends, and they must learn to work together to rescue enslaved humans, as part of their destiny to unite man and Reptuul under God.
There’s just one problem: Orren is himself a drulak, a slave of Reptuuls. Can he still accomplish his dream?
Will you dare read the true story of a forbidden friendship no government wants exposed? Then welcome, one and all, to the legend of the Kuro-Sil!
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Haunted Halloween Spooktacular: Halloween Playlists by JC Andrijeski, Author of Black In White (Quentin Black Mystery, Book One) ~ #Excerpt #bewitchingbooktours @bewitchingbooktours ~ ThereisAGive@way
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I tilted my head, still smiling, but letting my puzzlement show.
“Why are you talking to me at all?” I asked finally.
“Why shouldn’t I talk to you?” he said. “I’ve already told you that you’re the first person to walk in here that I thought might be worth my attempting to communicate.”
“Because I’m female?” I said.
“Because you seem to be less of a fool than the rest of them,” he corrected me at once.
“But you said Nick had a mind?”
“I said he had a mind of sorts. Not the same thing at all. Although, given the nature of his intellect, he has undoubtedly chosen the right profession for himself.”
I smiled again. “I’m sure that will be quite a relief for him.”
I heard laughter in the earpiece that time, right before Nick spoke up.
“See if he’ll tell you his name,” he said to me.
“Certainly, if you really want to know,” the suspect said, before I could voice the question aloud.
“My name is Black. Quentin Black. Middle initial, R.”
I stared at him, still recovering from the fact that he’d seemingly heard Nick give me an instruction through the earpiece.
Clearly, he wanted me to know he’d heard it, too.
“You heard that?” I said to him.
“Good ear, yes?” he said. Smiling, he gave me a more cryptic, yet borderline predatory look.
“Less good with you, however. Significantly less good.”
He paused, studying my face with eyes full of meaning.
I almost got the sense he was waiting for me to reply—or maybe just to react.
When I didn’t, he leaned back in the chair, making another of those graceful, flowing gestures with his hand.
“I find that… fascinating, doc. Quite intriguing. Perhaps that is crossing a boundary with you again, however? To mention that?”
I paused on his words, then decided to dismiss them.
“Is that a real name?” I said. “Quentin Black. That doesn’t sound real. It sounds fake.”
“Real is all subjective, is it not?”
“So it’s not real, then?”
“Depends on what you mean.”
“Is it your legal name?”
“Again, depends on what you mean.”
“I mean, could you look it up in a database and actually get a hit somewhere?”
“How would I know that?” he said, making an innocent gesture with his hands, again within the limits of the metal cuffs.
Realizing I wasn’t going to get any more from him on that line of questioning, I changed direction. “What does the ‘R’ stand for?” I said.
“Rayne.”
“Quentin Rayne Black?” I repeated back to him, still not hiding my disbelief.
“Would you believe me if I said my parents had a sense of whimsy?” he asked me.
“No,” I said.
“Would you believe that I do, then?”
I snorted a laugh, in spite of myself. I heard it echoed through the earpiece, although I heard a few curses coming from that direction, too.
I shook my head at the suspect himself, but less in a “no” that time.
“Yes,” I conceded finally. “So it is a made-up name, then?”
The man calling himself Quentin Black only returned my smile. His eyes once again looked shrewd, less thoughtful and more openly calculating.
Even so, his weird comment about “listening” came back to me.
Truthfully, he was looking at me as if he were listening very hard.
The thought made me slightly nervous.