by admin | Apr 25, 2025 | Cozy Mystery |
“You’ll fall in love with Elvis, the spunky little dog who is an excellent judge of character, and Emily, the compassionate veterinarian-sleuth who rescues him.” –Sharon Marchisello, author of Secrets of the GalapagosAs the new owner of the Coral Shores Veterinary Hospital, Dr. Emily Benton is in over her head. When she makes a house call at the home of her client, Mrs. Eliza Klein, she finds the woman’s terrier, Elvis, in a state of distress and Mrs. Klein face down on the floor-dead. Emily immediately contacts her brother, Deputy Sheriff Duncan Benton, for help.The cause of death is later determined to be nicotine poisoning, triggering an official murder investigation. Who would want to kill a retired piano teacher best known for her animal charity work?Emily is caught up in the middle of the drama when she brings Elvis into her home. The little terrier’s strong canine instincts drag Emily further into the investigation, putting them both at risk. While Emily and her best friend, Anthony, take on the role of amateur sleuths, Emily’s brother and his very handsome colleague, Detective Mike Lane, work to uncover the truth and get justice for both Mrs. Klein and Elvis.
by admin | Apr 25, 2025 | Romantic Comedy |
She’s survived her heart transplant. Now she has to start living . . . An “enchanting” novel about new beginnings by the author of The Lost for Words Bookshop (Kristy Woodson Harvey, New York Times–bestselling author of A Happier Life).Ailsa Rae is only a few months past the heart transplant that—just in time—saved her life. Now, finally, she can be a normal twenty-eight-year-old. She can climb a mountain. Dance. Wait in line all day for tickets to Wimbledon. Suddenly, she has a future.But first, she has to put one foot in front of the other. So far, things are as bloody complicated as ever. Her relationship with her mother is at a breaking point and she wants to find her father. Then there’s Lennox, whom Ailsa loved and lost. Will she ever find love again? And how can she learn to be brave, to accept defeat, to dare to dream?Her new heart is a bold heart. She just needs to learn to listen to it. From the hospital to her childhood home, on social media and IRL, Ailsa will embark on a journey in search of what it means to be, and feel, alive. “Moving, funny, and romantic . . . utterly engaging from the first line to the last.” —Katie Fforde, author of Practically Perfect
by admin | Apr 25, 2025 | Dark & Urban Fantasy |
Missing magic. Thirteen stolen shards. Zero time to waste.Brigid Donovan is freshly divorced, deeply disillusioned, and possibly losing her mind. Her plan to restore her family’s crumbling Victorian mansion is derailed when her werewolf contractor is murdered—and the only replacement is a dangerously hot, questionably loyal cousin of the local coven’s head witch.To make matters weirder, her enormous Ragdoll cat starts talking. He claims she’s the great-granddaughter of a fae lord with powerful magic—magic that’s been splintered and hidden away in thirteen enchanted pieces of jewellery.To get it back, Brigid must embrace a legacy she never knew existed, track down each magical shard, and master abilities she doesn’t understand—all while staying ahead of a ruthless witch coven that wants her power for themselves.Good thing she’s got a fiercely loyal best friend, an ancient Splintercat, a moody werewolf pack, a griffin on babysitting duty, and a teenaged dragon with attitude.What could possibly go wrong?___________________________________________________________________Praise for the Splintered Magic series:? ? ? ? ? I truly enjoyed the story line and character building? ? ? ? ? You earned my devotion with the dragons and references to Pern? ? ? ? ? A truly enjoyable collection of fantasy, humor and love? ? ? ? ? Loved every moment! Thank you for an Amazing read? ? ? ? ? I couldn’t wait to read, staying up late? ? ? ? ? A very satisfying conclusion. It is very hard to put down
by admin | Apr 25, 2025 | Biography & Memoir |
True stories of crime in Miami by the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Corpse Had a Familiar Face. Set against the neon backdrop of the South Florida city where Miami Herald reporter Edna Buchanan covered the police beat for nearly two decades, this memoir collects true tales of both heroes and villains—from the heartbreaking to the heartwarming to the outright hilarious. “A flurry of cases—of criminal Christmases, historic crimes, homicidal love, cop heroes, rescuers, odd occurrences (such as that of the barbiturate-soaked gunman who took 26 direct hits from cops’ guns and kept shooting until a 27th round took him down) . . . a generous bonanza for crime buffs, presented by one of the sharpest writers in the field.” —Kirkus Reviews
by admin | Apr 25, 2025 | Fantasy |
Fifteen-year-old Anne tends goats while daydreaming of fairy tales—until the day she finds herself in one. When a wealthy nobleman marries her older sister, they’re both swept off to his castle deep in the woods. Upon entering this world of finery, lush gardens, and nightly balls with dashing suitors, Anne believes her own happily-ever-after is just around the corner. She has almost forgotten the rumors surrounding the estate—tales of the castle’s tragic history and whispers of ghosts—when her sister falls mysteriously ill.To save her, Anne must uncover the shadowy pasts of those who share her new home. Her sister’s husband refuses to speak of the disappearance of his last wife (or possibly wives), the domineering housekeeper hides her own secrets in a forbidden garden, and the handsome, enigmatic gardener urges Anne to escape the castle and leave her sister behind. There are signs, too, that something dark and supernatural haunts the estate.If Anne misplaces her trust or fails to discover where the real danger lies, she’ll forfeit her sister’s life—and her own.Told through the diaries and letters of those who live within the castle, this reimagining of the Bluebeard fairy tale is perfect for fans of Crimson Peak, Erin A. Craig’s House of Salt and Sorrows, Lyndall Clipstone’s Lakesedge, or classic Gothic horror.
