Tuesday, February 4, 2025

The Mystery in the Margins: A Cozy Mystery (Havenwood Paranormal Cozy Mysteries) by L.L. Gray ~ Paranormal Cozy Mystery

 

The Mystery in the Margins: A Cozy Mystery (Havenwood Paranormal Cozy Mysteries) 

by L.L. Gray

About The Mystery in the Margins:

 

The Mystery in the Margins

A Cozy Mystery (Havenwood Paranormal Cozy Mysteries)

Paranormal Cozy Mystery

1st in Series

Setting: Connecticut

Publisher: ‎ Heroic Rose Publishing (August 25, 2024)

Hardcover: ‎ 258 pages

ISBN-10: ‎ 195887339X

ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1958873397

Paperback: ‎ 258 pages

ISBN-10: ‎ 1958873217

ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1958873212

Digital ASIN: ‎ B0CR81NTNC

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A quaint bookshop, a sprinkle of magic, and a dash of mystery.

Harper Sullivan yearns for a place to call home, preferably with a delightful bakery nearby. When news arrives that she's inherited her great-grandmother's bookshop in the charming town of Havenwood, Harper eagerly seizes the chance. Unbeknownst to her, the quaint bookshop carries more than just shelves of stories—it harbors inherited mysteries and a touch of magical mayhem.

But instead of the cozy haven she envisioned, Harper finds herself entangled in inheritance drama, a surprising cousin rivalry, and a daring book thief on the loose. Can she use her wits and witchy powers to untangle the mystery and safeguard her dreams from unraveling before they even begin?

Crack the case today! Grab your copy and solve the mystery!

About L.L. Gray:

L.L. Gray writes warm, witty, and whimsical cozy mysteries filled with magic, mystery, and a dash of humor. Her books transport readers to charming worlds where lovable characters navigate twists and turns with a touch of magic. A lifelong lover of fantasy and myths, L.L. Gray blends humor and heart, crafting stories that feel like coming home. When she’s not writing, she’s often battling gnomes and other magical mischief-makers with her kids or connecting with readers online.

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February 3 – Jody's Bookish Haven – SPOTLIGHT
February 4 – Baroness Book Trove – REVIEW
February 4 – Sapphyria's Book Reviews – REVIEW
February 5 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT
February 5 – Books, Ramblings, and Tea – SPOTLIGHT
February 6 – Angel's Book Nook – SPOTLIGHT
February 7 – Frugal Freelancer – CHARACTER INTERVIEW, INDIVIDUAL GIVEAWAY
February 8 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – SPOTLIGHT
February 9 – Sarah Can't Stop Reading Books – REVIEW
February 10 – Storybook Lady – REVIEW
February 11 – Ruff Drafts – AUTHOR GUEST POST
February 12 – Christy's Cozy Corners – CHARACTER GUEST POST, INDIVIDUAL GIVEAWAY
February 13 – StoreyBook Reviews – REVIEW
February 14 – Maureen's Musings – SPOTLIGHT
February 15 – Elizabeth McKenna - Author – SPOTLIGHT
February 16 – Cozy Up WIth Kathy – REVIEW- AUTHOR INTERVIEW
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Monday, February 3, 2025

A Tisket A Tasket Not Another Casket: A Mermaid Bay Christmas Shoppe Mystery by Heather Weidner #CozyMystery

 

A Tisket A Tasket Not Another Casket: A Mermaid Bay Christmas Shoppe Mystery by Heather Weidner

About A Tisket A Tasket Not Another Casket:

 

A Tisket A Tasket Not Another Casket: A Mermaid Bay Christmas Shoppe Mystery

Cozy Mystery

3rd in Series

Setting: Virginia

Publisher: ‎ Level Best Books (January 14, 2025)

Print Length: ‎ 277 pages

ASIN: ‎ B0DRZ7N3XW

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Excitement is in the air as everyone in Mermaid Bay is preparing for the Christmas season. This year promises to be more dazzling than ever when the business council sponsors a competition for the town’s lucrative summer fireworks contract. The quaint little beach town is ready to be wowed with choreographed shows and drone action that light up the night sky.

Instead of goodwill and sparkles, two of the teams take the competition to new lows with corporate espionage, feuds, and sabotage, and Jade and her team at ‘Tis the Season are ground zero for all the explosive action. When one of the competitors turns up murdered near Jade’s shop, she has to solve the mystery before the holidays are ruined.

About Heather Weidner:

Through the years, Heather Weidner has been a cop’s kid, technical writer, editor, college professor, software tester, and IT manager. She writes the Jules Keene Glamping Mysteries, the Mermaid Bay Christmas Shoppe Mysteries, the Delanie Fitzgerald Mysteries, and the Pearly Girls Mysteries.

Her short stories appear in the Virginia is for Mysteries series, 50 Shades of Cabernet, Deadly Southern Charm, and Murder by the Glass, and she has non-fiction pieces in Promophobia and The Secret Ingredient: A Mystery Writers’ Cookbook.

She is a member of Sisters in Crime: National, Central Virginia, Chessie, Guppies, and Grand Canyon Writers, International Thriller Writers, and James River Writers, and she blogs regularly with the Writers Who Kill.

Originally from Virginia Beach, Heather has been a mystery fan since Scooby-Doo and Nancy Drew. She lives in Central Virginia with her husband and a pair of Jack Russell terriers.

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January 29 – Jody's Bookish Haven – SPOTLIGHT
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January 30 – Baroness Book Trove – SPOTLIGHT
January 30 – Ascroft, eh? – AUTHOR GUEST POST
January 31 – Books, Ramblings, and Tea – SPOTLIGHT
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February 2 – Deal Sharing Aunt – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
February 3 – Frugal Freelancer – CHARACTER INTERVIEW
February 3 – Sapphyria's Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
February 4 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT
February 5 – Christy's Cozy Corners – REVIEW, CHARACTER GUEST POST
February 6 – Ruff Drafts – RECIPE POST
February 7 – Cozy Up With Kathy – REVIEW
February 8 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – SPOTLIGHT
February 9 – Maureen's Musings – SPOTLIGHT
February 10 – StoreyBook Reviews – AUTHOR GUEST POST
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Celebrating Women in Horror Month (Part 1) by Kelli A. Wilkins ~ #Horror @KWilkinsauthor

Celebrating Women in Horror Month (Part 1)

By Kelli A. Wilkins


Hi everyone!

People usually associate February with Valentine’s Day and romance… but did you know February is “Women in Horror” month? To celebrate, I’m blogging about my latest horror release Surreal Escapes, and two ghost stories, Dead ‘Til Dawn and Kropsy’s Curse.

Here’s the summary and links to Surreal Escapes…

Surreal Escapes - 7 Speculative Stories



About the Book:

Are you ready to take a journey into the unexpected?

In these 7 speculative stories, ordinary people start off having an average, normal day… until they encounter the world of the surreal. They quickly realize they’re in another realm where anything can—and does—happen.

Some of these unusual tales include:

“Holiday Havoc” – The night shift in a retail store hosts the ultimate Halloween vs. Christmas showdown

“Little Boy Lost” – After several strange incidents, Beverly suspects her son’s imaginary friend isn’t so imaginary

“The Man in Apt. 3-A” – What do you do when you discover your neighbor is a vampire?

“Whispers from the Past” – Not all ghosts are scary… or strangers

This collection of short fiction will unnerve you, spark your imagination, and make you wonder what else is possible in the world of the surreal.

Order Surreal Escapes here:

Amazon: https://amzn.to/4hlqWG8

Other Platforms: https://books2read.com/u/b5ge7O

Putting together this collection of unusual short stories was a special summer project of mine, and I hope readers enjoy this trip into the surreal. The stories don’t fall into one set category, and range from a bit spooky, to humorous, to… just about anything I can imagine. At the end of each story, I explain how I came up with the idea, discuss the characters, and/or give some insight into the plot or setting.

If you’re brave enough, spend a night in the land of the dead with Dead ‘Til Dawn…
 
Dead ‘Til Dawn



About the Book:

Disturbing the dead doesn’t prove you’re brave – it proves you’re stupid.

After touring Gettysburg battlefield, Jessica, Tim, and Steve decide to sneak out to the Devil’s Den for some late-night fun. Jessica’s friend Kathy objects, and warns them about trespassing where they’re not wanted.

Undaunted by ghost stories and fueled by his own arrogance, Tim races toward the Devil’s Den. When the group drives through mysterious battlefield fog, they find themselves surrounded by Civil War soldiers looking for a little fun of their own.

Kathy leaves the others to fend for themselves and flees to Little Round Top. Although she’s rescued by a kindhearted Union solider named Charlie, she refuses to believe what she’s experiencing is real. As the nighttime battle rages on, Charlie introduces Kathy to other weary soldiers, and she quickly realizes she’s trapped in the land of the dead until dawn.

Order Dead ‘Til Dawn here:

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3CjwGRv

All other platforms: https://books2read.com/u/4X9aLb

Read reviews here: https://www.kelliwilkins.com/dead-til-dawn

So how did this story come about? Well, I love writing psychological/creepy/spooky horror stories. And I also love traveling to historic places—especially if they’re haunted.

This novella was inspired by actual events that happened to me in Gettysburg, PA. I had a very unusual experience with battlefield fog and I wanted to use it in a story. I wrote a true story account of the incident, and it appeared in the Out of Time anthology. (You can order Out of Time here: https://www.timberghostpress.com/out-of-time1.html)

Although I don’t consider myself a “paranormal investigator” I love exploring haunted places and taking ghost tours. Historic houses and “anything old and creepy” appeal to my imagination. Is it any surprise that I love Halloween?

And because Halloween is my favorite holiday, I wrote this Halloween-themed horror story…

Kropsy’s Curse



About the Book:

Late one Halloween night, two young boys venture into a secluded graveyard in the hopes of conjuring up a spirit. Although Kyle is skeptical and would rather be home eating candy and watching horror movies, he reluctantly goes along with Jerry’s plan.

He doesn’t believe Ouija boards work—until this one starts spelling out a message…

Kropsy’s Curse is only $1! Get spooked here:

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PTQJJn

All other platforms: https://books2read.com/u/47kMYj

Read reviews here: https://www.kelliwilkins.com/kropsy-s-curse

This piece of flash fiction came to me when I was mulling over horror ideas. I actually came up with the (strange) ending first, then built the rest of the story around it. I can’t give away any more without spoiling the story, so you’ll have to read it for yourself.

I hope you enjoyed this look at some of my horror fiction. Stay tuned for Part 2 of my “Women in Horror” blog. Until then, you can visit the “Horror, Mystery & More” section of my site https://www.kelliwilkins.com/horror to read about my other spooky stories.

Happy Reading!

Kelli A. Wilkins

Meet the Author:

Kelli A. Wilkins is an award-winning author who has published more than 100 short stories, 20+ romance novels, and 8 mystery/horror ebooks. Her romances span many genres and settings, and she likes to scare readers with her horror and mystery stories.

Her latest release, For Love’s Sake, an epic historical/fantasy romantic adventure, was published in January 2025.

In August 2024, she released Surreal Escapes, a collection of 7 speculative/spooky stories. Anything can—and does—happen in this anthology.

Kelli released her fourth gay romance, A Thousand Summer Secrets, in April 2024. This tender contemporary romance takes place over a summer weekend, where two friends reconnect while seeking love and acceptance.

She published The Route 9 Killer, a mystery/thriller set in Central NJ, in May 2023.

Follow Kelli on her Facebook author page: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorKelliWilkins and visit her website/blog www.KelliWilkins.com for a full title list and social media links.

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Sunday, February 2, 2025

Secrets, Songbirds, and Succulents: A Succulent Sleuth Cozy Mystery by Iris March ~ #CozyMystery

 

Secrets, Songbirds, and Succulents: A Succulent Sleuth Cozy Mystery by Iris March

About Secrets, Songbirds, and Succulents:

 

Secrets, Songbirds, and Succulents

A Succulent Sleuth Cozy Mystery

Cozy Mystery

3rd in Series

Setting: Ohio

Publisher: Wandering Gingko Press (January 23, 2025)

206 Pages Digital 

ASIN: ‎ B0DQQ8XJLL

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The annual Buckeye Trail Town Festival. A trail construction site. And one dead naturalist.

The charming town of Hawthorn Heights is celebrating its connection to the Buckeye Trail with a weekend-long town festival. When a local naturalist is found dead at the bottom of a ravine off the trail, amateur sleuth and garden center manager Molly Green finds herself tangled in a murder investigation - again.

As the Trail Festival concludes, Molly unearths unexpected secrets about the bird-obsessed naturalist’s life along with other people in her small community. When the police focus on who Molly knows is the wrong suspect, she starts her own investigation with her flock of fellow amateur detectives. Will Molly and her team identify the killer or will they fly away free?

Secrets, Songbirds, and Succulents is a heartwarming and suspenseful cozy mystery that will keep readers guessing until the very end. Perfect for fans of small-town mysteries and amateur sleuths with both birding and eco-friendly themes.

About Iris March:

Iris March has a reputation for killing houseplants and now she’s killing people off in books? Coincidence? Perhaps not. Iris has spent two decades working in the sustainability field and is usually either reading a book or on a trail. She lives in Ohio with her husband, son, and three cats.

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January 27 – Socrates Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
January 28 – Christy's Cozy Corners – CHARACTER GUEST POST
January 28 – Frugal Freelancer – SPOTLIGHT
January 29 – Angel's Book Nook – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
January 29 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT
January 30 – Cozy Up With Kathy - REVIEW
January 30 – Books, Ramblings, and Tea – SPOTLIGHT
January 31 – Sneaky the Library Cat's Blog – CHARACTER INTERVIEW
January 31 – Christa Reads and Writes – REVIEW
February 1 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – SPOTLIGHT
February 1 – Boys' Mom Reads! – SPOTLIGHT
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Saturday, February 1, 2025

February For The LOVE of Reading Give@w@y Hop (2025) ~ #February #Reading #Love ~ #BookBloggers This One Is For You

 

A special thank you to Author Jill Chapman & The Mommy Island for organizing this blog hop.

I have two giveaways. One is for book bloggers/social media influencers only and the other is for everyone else (US only).

My first giveaway for the February For the LOVE of Reading Giveaway Hop is a digital $15.00 Amazon gift card (email will be required) for book bloggers only. This giveaway is for book bloggers/social media influencers located in the US. Entries will require a book related website/blog/social media link.
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My second giveaway for the February For the LOVE of Reading Giveaway Hop is a digital $5.00 Amazon gift card (email will be required) for everyone else (US only).
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Giveaway Terms and Conditions:

ONE entrant will be selected randomly using the Rafflecopter platform to receive the above listed $15.00 digital Amazon egift card or $5.00 digital Amazon egift card. Giveaway one is open to all entrants with active book blogs residing in the U.S, and who are 18 years of age or older. Giveaway tow is open to all entrants who ride in the United States.

The giveaway is scheduled for February 1 - February 28, 2025 and both winners (1 from each Rafflecopter giveaway form) will be selected via Rafflecopter. There is no other way to enter these giveaways. The winner for each giveaway will have 48 hours to respond to my winner notification email to claim their prize or a new winner will be selected. Void where prohibited and no purchases are necessary to enter this giveaway. 

Sapphyria's Books is not responsible for fulfilling prize obligations from sponsors or self-sponsoring bloggers.

Please note that incomplete entries and entries from outside of the United States will be disqualified.

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