by admin | Sep 17, 2025 | Mystery |
A precursor to the Cozy Mystery Series that’s been described as “a cut above the usual craft-themed cozy!” (Publishers Weekly)
When Kiki Lowenstein learns her husband was discovered naked, dead, and in a hotel bed with a scarf in his mouth—entire her world turns upside down. Just because George was found in a compromising situation, it doesn’t mean… doesn’t mean… well, actually, it probably does mean exactly what itseems. Kiki goes from being a wealthy soccer mom to an impoverished widow. Sure, their marriage had problems, and she had always looked the other way at George’s bad boy ways. But now she’s come face-to-face with a pile of steaming dog poop. And yes, that’s on top of a thick stack of bills.
Time for this submissive wife to transform into a fighter in this cozy mystery book with realistic characters. She vows to get justice for George, but first she must find a way to keep food on the table and a roof over her and her daughter’s heads.
Fortunately, this mom-turned-sleuth is tougher than she looks. This twisty, page-turner of a cozy mystery heats up fast. Along the way, Kiki makes new friends and adopts a rescue pet. A big dog. A VERY, very big dog. A harlequin Great Dane. (Another mouth to feed? Yup. Wise idea. Nope.) Her decision turns this adventure into the start of a charming, cozy mystery series with a lovable dog.
In this laugh-out-loud cozy, the hits keep coming. With only one marketable skill, Kiki turns her hobby of scrapbooking into a moneymaker. But can she hold onto her job? It’s questionable after she has a public quarrel with George’s ex-girlfriend. To make matters worse, Kiki learns her daughter has been hiding a secret of her own!
The cops come for Kiki.
And Family Services come for Anya.
Will the charges stick like pictures on a scrapbook page? Maybe. Is that attraction to a hunky detective a sign of real love or desperation? Only time will tell. You’ll want to find out in this charming mystery with crafts and laughs.
Paper, Scissors, Death is an Agatha Award finalist that showcases the author’s delightful gift for turning life’s darkest moments into hope and humor.
This cozy pet mystery with realistic characters follows an amateur sleuth and her dog as they solve crimes while navigating financial ruin, family secrets, and a hot homicide detective who might provide the strong shoulder Kiki needs to cry on.
This is the kind of mystery that keeps you turning pages so you can spend time with characters. And it leaves you hoping you’d handle life’s misfortunes as gracefully as the protagonist does.
This book can be read as a stand-alone, although if you skip the others, you’ll miss a lot of the fun! Eager for a Happily Ever After ending? Then this series will delight you. It’s perfect for readers who love Laura Childs, Clare O’Donohue, Elaine Viets, Alexander McCall Smith, Diane Mott Davidson, Brianna Bates, Ellery Adams, Tonya Kappes, Cindy Bell, Lois Winston, and Mollie Cox Bryan. If you crave stories that entertain, inspire, and educate, Joanna Campbell Slan delivers exactly the kind of books you’ll treasure. Discover why readers call Kiki their “new best friend” and grab your copy today!
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by Philip Eliot | Sep 16, 2025 | Thriller & Suspense |
Q: HOW DOES A TELEVISION PRODUCER DESCRIBE THE KIDNAP AND MURDER OF A 2-YEAR-OLD CHILD?A:“I THINK WE HAVE A HIT ON OUR HANDS!”In the third Marc Kadella legal mystery, an adorable—and photogenic—two-year-old girl is kidnapped, and, when her remains are found, her twenty-two-year-old widowed mother Brittany is charged with her murder. But before she can even be charged she’s been tried and convicted by the media, at the center of which is Melinda Pace, a cynical, mostly-functioning alcoholic Minneapolis television personality with a “legal news” show called The Court Reporter. Not even in the alternative universe of television news could she be described as a reporter, since she makes no attempt at or pretense of presenting the truth, or even the facts. She does do a great job of producing through-the-roof ratings and whipping the public into a frenzy—with tragic consequences.Marc is brought into the case early on, before it’s clear it will erupt into a media circus that brings out every goofball, crackpot, and member of the aluminum foil helmet club, along with a publicity-hungry state attorney general.The prosecution feeds the media monster by painting Brittany as a neglectful mother who got rid of her child because motherhood interfered with her partying.Marc throws himself heart and soul into saving Brittany from the maw of media justice, and all his associates rally to support him in any way they can. Gorgeous P.I. Maddy Rivers, who is on the case 24/7, reveals a different side as she becomes a sort of big sister to Brittany, providing the TLC that might have kept Brittany out of this mess if she’d gotten it from her controlling mother. Marc’s lady love Judge Margaret Tennant is, as always, sensitive to the needs of an attorney in the throes of a huge case and, as always, eager to meet those needs.This one’s sure to please fans of the most beloved lawyer sleuth of all time, Erle Stanley Gardner’s Perry Mason, who brought the television camera into the courtroom in the first place, and the nitty-gritty, nuts-and-bolts expertise of legal eagles John Grisham and Richard North Patterson.
by admin | Sep 11, 2025 | Dystopian & Apocalyptic |
When the infection hit London, 10 million people never stood a chance.
A devastating man-made virus has been deliberately unleashed on the United Kingdom’s five largest cities. It is a pathogen so lethal that it rapidly turns everyone it infects into rabid, blood-crazed killers. The victims become maniacs so devoid of humanity that their only purpose is to kill or infect everyone they encounter. Their only conscious thought is to feed off the flesh of the uninfected.
It hits hard and fast, overpowering any attempts to stop its spread.
It is unstoppable.
It is incurable.
And it absolutely will not be contained.
“Cobra Z”, a zombie novel, is book one in Sean Deville’s Necropolis Trilogy.
by admin | Sep 9, 2025 | Parenting & Family |
First Time Dad Guide: Everything a New Father Needs to Know About Pregnancy, Raising a Newborn, and Collaborative Parenting
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the thought of becoming a new dad? Are you not sure how to support your partner through pregnancy or care for a newborn? You’re not alone. Many first-time fathers experience anxiety and uncertainty, but with the right guidance, you can navigate this journey with confidence and ease.
This comprehensive guide provides everything a new father needs to know about pregnancy, raising a newborn, and fostering a strong partnership. You’ll find:
Pregnancy Preparedness: Step-by-step guidance on how to support your partner through every stage of pregnancy, including what to expect and how to prepare for the big day.
Newborn Care Essentials: Tips on feeding, diapering, sleep training, and establishing a safe environment for your baby.
Collaborative Parenting Strategies: Advice on working as a team with your partner, sharing responsibilities, and building a positive family dynamic.
Bonding with Your Baby: Practical ideas for creating a strong father-child relationship from the very beginning.
Managing Work-Life Balance: Solutions for balancing career demands with the needs of your growing family, ensuring you remain present and engaged as a new dad.
Emotional Support and Communication: Tools to help you navigate the emotional challenges of fatherhood, keeping your relationship strong and supportive.
With “First Time Dad Guide,” you’ll have the tools and knowledge to approach fatherhood with confidence. Start your journey today and become the supportive, loving dad your family needs. Get your copy now and step into fatherhood prepared and empowered!
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by Philip Eliot | Sep 8, 2025 | Erotic Romance |
When Zeke Deegan finds me mostly naked on the floor, I’m having a panic attack and gasping for air like a goldfish.Let’s just say, it isn’t one of my finest moments. And moving in with the hot, built, former Marine who is at least ten years older than me wasn’t on my radar when I came to Palm Springs. But my creepy boss makes the Big Bad Wolf look tame, and compared to my mother, Cinderella’s stepmother is a saint.My life isn’t a fairy tale. It’s more like a B-grade horror movie, until Zeke and his house become my sanctuary.I can’t get attached, though. He may give off dominant Golden Retriever vibes and has a dirty, delicious mouth, but my mother frequently reminds me that he’s too handsome, too rich, and way out of my league.But he feeds me.Takes in my adopted (okay, stolen) cat.And gives me one of his little felt monster creations.Then I teasingly call him “Sir” one night, and the sizzling heat between us explodes. He’s the Dominant to my Submissive, and the whipped cream to my chocolate pie.But will I have the courage to tell him I want to stay, or will my tragic past and chaotic present come crashing down around us?Tropes: A MF, forced proximity, former Marine, dominant Golden Retriever, age gap romance with fast banter, all the spice, and feels!
