Fried Chicken Castañeda by Suzanne Stauffer ~ Historical Culinary Cozy Mystery #CozyMystery

 

Fried Chicken Castañeda by Suzanne Stauffer

About Fried Chicken Castañeda:

 

Fried Chicken Castañeda

Historical Culinary Cozy Mystery

1st in Series

Setting - Las Vegas, New Mexico, in June 1929

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Artemesia Publishing, LLC

Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 6, 2025

Print length ‏ : ‎ 228 pages

Paperback ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1963832051

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1963832051

Digital ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1963832242

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DZC47WJQ

At the Castañeda Hotel you'll find romance, gourmet dining, bootleggers, and murder!

Bored with her conventional middle-class life, Prudence Bates escapes Cleveland by heading west to qualify as a Courier for the Southwestern Indian Detours. On the California Limited she meets Jerry Begay, a charming Navajo school teacher. They feel an instant rapport, but he's headed for Gallup, so it's but a brief encounter.

In Las Vegas, New Mexico Prudence is befriended by Castañeda Hotel Harvey Girls Martha and Anne and desk clerk Clara. They take Prudence under their wing and invite her along to dances and the local hot springs.

Four days later, Martha's brother, Tom, is found murdered. Was it because of his bootlegging activities? Or his amorous relationship with Liz Kearney, daughter of the richest man in the area and rumored mob boss? And was that really Jerry Begay whom Prudence saw meeting with Tom in secret the day before he was killed?

Following in the footsteps of her favorite fictional detectives, Tommy and Tuppence, Prudence is determined to solve the murder. But one wrong step and she may end up in the sights of the bootleggers.

About Suzanne Stauffer:

 

After 20 years as a librarian and 20 as a professor of library science and library historian, Suzanne Stauffer has moved on to a third career as a mystery novelist. She currently lives in Albuquerque with her Australian husband and brown and white spotted rat terrier dogter, Treme. Her debut novel, Fried Chicken Castañeda (Artemesia Publishing, May 2025), won the CIPA EVVY Bronze Medal in Mystery/Crime/Detection and the New Mexico Book Award for Cozy Mystery. 

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#BookReview ~ Savage's Salvation by Chelle Bliss (Hurricane Heat, Book 3) ~ #MCRomance #Romance

Savage's Salvation by Chelle Bliss is live!

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Publisher: ‎ Bliss Ink LLC

Publication Date: ‎ March 3, 2026

Print Length: ‎ 302 pages

ASIN: ‎ B0G2L7WGCZ

ISBN-10: ‎ 1637432348

ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1637432341

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Savage never wanted the responsibility of a family, but when a weapons deal brings him face-to-face with a terrified woman and her infant daughter trapped in a sweltering truck, his instincts take over.

Claire’s a single mother used to living under the thumb of violent men. When a biker buys her freedom, she worries she’s been traded to another monster. She starts planning her escape, convinced no man does anything out of the kindness of his heart.

But Savage is determined to prove her wrong. He offers her safe haven and a promise: no one will ever hurt them again. And the moment baby Aurora’s tiny fingers wrap around his, the hardened biker knows the future he’d planned isn’t the only thing in jeopardy.

In the world of the Hurricane Heat MC, loyalty is everything, and Savage is about to show the world exactly how far he’ll go to protect what’s his.

My Review:

Savage's Salvation is the third book in the Hurricane Heat MC series. This third book in the series is beautifully written. The Hurricane Heat MC series has found itself on my favorites list. I'm a huge fan of MC romances and this series is amazing. Savage's Salvation checked all of the boxes. Broody hero with a past that he feels makes him unable to love. Strong heroine who has gone through a lot in the past few years. A connection that just cannot be denied.

I was pulled into Claire and Savage's story and captivated by their personalities, drama, romance, and complications. Their chemistry sizzles, their passion is raw and very unexpected considering their pasts. Emotions flow through the entire book. I couldn’t put this story down. Perfectly composed, paced, and written, Savage's Salvation will pull you in and keep you engaged.

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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Last to Fall by Lynn H. Blackburn ~ Christian Fiction, Romantic Suspense, Romance ~ @LynnHBlackburn @partnersincr1me

LAST TO FALL

by Lynn H. Blackburn

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GOSSAMER FALLS

 

She's caught in a deadly game. He's the only one who can help her win.

Bronwyn Pierce has poured everything into The Haven, her family's exclusive mountain resort in Gossamer Falls. But when financial discrepancies surface and the numbers suggest something far darker than simple mismanagement, she's forced to call on the one person with the skills to help her: Mo Quinn, a former Army intelligence officer, her first love, and the last person she ever wanted to trust again.

Mo has spent years avoiding the woman he once loved and the secrets that tore them apart. But when Bronwyn calls, he can't walk away--especially when it's clear someone wants her gone for good. As they dig deeper into the treacherous motives behind a blackmail scheme, their proximity reignites long-buried feelings neither of them are ready to face. And when the evidence points to an unexpected culprit, Mo faces an impossible choice: trust the proof in front of him or trust his heart.

With danger closing in and no one else to turn to, Bronwyn must break years of silence with Mo to uncover who's trying to destroy The Haven. They'll have to risk everything--including their hearts--to expose the truth before it's too late.

The finale to Blackburn's Gossamer Falls series is an exhilarating romantic suspense novel packed with tension. This gripping read will hook fans of the family rivalry, bodyguard, small town, second chance romance, and forced proximity tropes.

Book Details:

Genre: Christian Fiction, Romantic Suspense, Romance
Published by: Revell
Publication Date: March 3, 2026
Number of Pages: 368
ISBN: 9780800745387 (ISBN10: 0800745388)
Series: Gossamer Falls, Book #3 | Learn more on Amazon, Goodreads, & Baker Book House
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Lynn H. Blackburn is the award-winning author of Never Fall Again, as well as the Dive Team Investigations and Defend and Protect series. She loves writing swoon-worthy Southern suspense because her childhood fantasy was to become a spy, but her grown-up reality is that she's a huge chicken and would have been caught on her first mission. She prefers to live vicariously through her characters by putting them into terrifying situations while she sits at home in her pajamas. She lives in Simpsonville, South Carolina, with her true love, Brian, and their three children.

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The Case of the Christie Curse: (A Detection Club Mystery) by Kelly Oliver ~ Historical Cozy Mystery

 

The Case of the Christie Curse: (A Detection Club Mystery) by Kelly Oliver

About The Case of the Christie Curse:

 

The Case of the Christie Curse: (A Detection Club Mystery)

Historical Cozy Mystery

3rd in Series

Setting – Mesopotamia

Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 21, 2026

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Boldwood Books

Digital Print length ‏ : ‎ 288 pages

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1836175681

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0F4W1D5Z6

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Mesopotamia, 1930: When Agatha Christie invites fellow members of the Detection Club to witness the famous excavations at the ruins of Ur, Dorothy L. Sayers, her quick-witted assistant Eliza Baker, and Theo Sharp expect ancient wonders – not fresh corpses.

But when an archaeologist is found dead in the sand, whispers of a deadly curse sweep through the camp. Eliza suspects something far more dangerous than superstition. Amid glittering artifacts and fragile alliances, every guest harbors secrets: the Woolleys, whose marriage is shadowed by tragedy; a journalist hungry for scandal; even academic Max Mallowan, whose loyalties are not what they seem.

As theft, forgery, and coded messages surface, the line between archaeology and espionage blurs. And when Eliza and Theo find themselves in danger, they must face not only the truth about the murder – but also the truths they’ve long denied about each other. Can they uncover the killer before the desert claims another victim? Or will this dig unearth secrets too dangerous to survive?

About Kelly Oliver:

Kelly Oliver is the award-winning and bestselling author of four mystery series: The Jessica James Mysteries, The Pet Detective Mysteries, The Fiona Figg Mysteries, and The Detection Club Mysteries.

Kelly is the Past President of Sisters in Crime National, current Education Coordinator for SinC Guppies, and a Distinguished Emerita Professor of Philosophy at Vanderbilt University.

To learn more about Kelly and her books, go to kellyoliverbooks.com. 

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Black Cat and the Immigrant Child (A Black Cat Mystery) by Elaine Faber ~ #CozyMystery

 

Black Cat and the Immigrant Child (A Black Cat Mystery) by Elaine Faber

About Black Cat and the Immigrant Child:

 

Black Cat and the Immigrant Child (A Black Cat Mystery)

Cozy Mystery

5th in Series

Setting - Texas

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Michael L. Faber

Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 6, 2026

Print length ‏ : ‎ 254 pages 

Paperback ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1940781345

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1940781341

Digital ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1940781365

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0GF72LL1Z

A tale of corruption and deceit met with compassion and tenacity.

Kimberlee, Dorian, and their pets return to Grandmother Lassiter’s multimillion-dollar horse ranch on the Mexico/Texas border to settle her affairs following her demise.

On their first day in Texas, an illegal immigrant, likely carrying drugs, is found murdered on the Lassiter ranch. A six-year-old girl is at his side.

Black Cat and Angel overhear a ranch hand admit to the murder and declare to eliminate the child who witnessed his crime.

Determined to shelter the little girl, the family is thrust into affairs that include intrigue, humor, and mystery. Join the family as they ride with wild horses and search for a notorious Wild West bandit's undiscovered stolen treasure.

Black Cat joins forces with Murphy, his Maine Coon rival and compatriot, and Cedric, the resident barn rat, in an attempt to prevent another murder and capture the miscreant.

Sprinkled generously with Black Cat and Angel’s humorous relationship and interactions, this is another story that will delight Black Cat’s fans, cat lovers, or readers who enjoy light mysteries and humor.

About Elaine Faber:

Elaine Faber lives in Elk Grove with her husband and cat. She is a member of Capitol Crimes, NCPA, and Elk Grove Writers Guild. She volunteers at the American Cancer Society Discovery Shop. Elaine has published 12 cozy mystery novels and an anthology of cat stories. Her books include a WWII historical fiction series, a series of cozy cat mysteries, and two paranormal mystery-adventures.

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