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Music City Mayhymn

About Music City Mayhymn:

How do you put a face on an invisible hit man?

Meet Nashville’s #1 Homicide Detective, Max Malone – barbeque aficionado and consummate jackass. In just one week in May, a series of suspicious deaths in Nashville propels Max to unravel a time-critical mystery. Aided by his ukulele-wielding partner, Vince Wilson, and brilliant street cop, Helen Hanover, they hunt a self-righteous vigilante playing judge, jury and executioner.

Like so many in Nashville, Max is a frustrated songwriter. His vast collection of vinyl records and savant-like memory of hit songs provide a soundtrack to the race for answers through staggering revelations and the detective’s own crossroads.

“A non-stop action page-turner with amazing twists and turns. Billy Sprague’s writing is spot on and his storytelling superb. Told with the deft hand of a true Nashville insider.” Brett James – Songwriting Hall of Famer with 27 #1 hits, including a Grammy for “Jesus Take the Wheel” sung by Carrie Underwood.

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Bayou Winter (Miss Fortune World: Bayou Cozy Romantic Thrills Book 14)

About Bayou Winter (Miss Fortune World: Bayou Cozy Romantic Thrills Book 14):

The Daigle men are back in town and Gomer Hollowman has cause for concern. After Deputy Arceneaux disappears, Gomer takes matters into his own hands. Unfortunately, his actions leave everyone in a volatile predicament, one which will require all hands on deck. With Swamp Team 3 ready for action, Gertie, Ida Belle, and Fortune realize time is of the essence and there’s only one place they can turn.

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Jeb Strauss and Grant’s Gold

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A lost gold shipment from Ulysses S. Grant lies buried in the sediments of the Tennessee River.

Treasure hunter, Jeb Strauss, is hired by a mysterious woman to find the wreck and the treasure hidden within.

It should be a simple recovery operation, but someone doesn’t want the gold to ever see the light of day.

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Escape to Osprey Cove by Luisa Marietta Gold

Escape to Osprey Cove by Luisa Marietta Gold

The mystery begins with an unusual find in the secret compartment of Doug’s new Corvette, changing his and Catherine’s life forever. Doug’s mysterious behavior afterward forces Catherine to escape to The Osprey Cove Lodge, where she finds something even more valuable. The series spans seven geographic locations, from the scenic Canadian region of the Rideau Lakes to the shores of the Caribbean. An exciting web of mystery develops as the characters’ lives intertwine. The description of the lodge is so inviting that you will want to pack your bags and head there.

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The Past Never Dies by P.C. James

The Past Never Dies by P.C. James

A baffling burglary. A suspicious death. Can an up-and-coming amateur sleuth sort coincidence from crime?
Northern England, 1954. Miss Pauline Riddell is determined to stay busy. Grieving for her fiancé killed in Korea, the churchgoing young woman welcomes the distraction of viewing a priceless religious treasure on loan to her local cathedral. But when her inspector friend approaches her for unofficial assistance, she’s horrified to learn the artifact on exhibit is a replica… and the original has gone missing.

Bent on ferreting out the truth, Miss Riddell is hampered by orders to conceal any hint of the theft to the public. And as she doggedly tries to discover if there’s a link to the body found outside a nearby pub, she runs afoul of demanding nationalists, incensed Catholics, and angry activists.

Can she untangle the mess of motives before the relic is lost forever?

The Past Never Dies is the evocative third book in the Miss Riddell Cozy Mysteries series. If you like daring damsels, quirky casts of characters, and rich historical details, then you’ll love P.C. James’s enchanting enigma.

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MEDIARY by E.W. Johnson M.D.

MEDIARY by E.W. Johnson M.D.

What do a young girl on hospice care, an unemployed research scientist, a priest, a self-centered multi-millionaire, a regional FBI supervisor and Robert Frost have in common?

More than you might ever believe.

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Bunny Brunch (Miss Fortune World Standalone Easter Cozy Mystery)

About Bunny Brunch (Miss Fortune World Standalone Easter Cozy Mystery):

This Easter, Celia Arceneaux is hosting a Louisiana picnic and everyone is invited. Fearful of what they might miss, Ida Belle, Fortune, and Gertie plan for an enjoyable day. Under the pretense of courteous Sinful neighbors, the women arrive with baked goods in tow, vowing to remain on their best behaviors. Unfortunately, someone else is watching with deadly goals in mind.

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Shifting and Shenanigans: Magical Mystery Book Club Book 1 by Elizabeth Pantley

Shifting and Shenanigans: Magical Mystery Book Club Book 1 by Elizabeth Pantley

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THIS IS NO ORDINARY BOOK CLUB!
Paige and her adventurous Aunt Glo inherit a country inn from eccentric GeeGee. Finally! They can get into the secret room in the basement that GeeGee kept locked! They discover it’s a wonderful library filled to the brim with mystery books. But more than the room was a secret – it’s a magical place that houses enchanted books. Paige and Glo find themselves absorbed into the book – smack-dab in the middle of a murder mystery, along with a motley group of book club friends. The club will need to work together to solve the case in order to get out of the book and back to their home.

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The Flat on the 7th Floor by E.L. Barry


About Featured Book: The Flat on the 7th Floor by E.L. Barry

$1.99 promotion 04/14/2023 – 04/15/2023

When Josie Jackson discovers her past is not all as it seems, her life is changed forever. Will she find the truth before it’s too late?

Being warned not to investigate photographs she was sent of her mother before Josie was born, Josie discovers more secrets in unexpected places.

At the same time Josie meets a handsome stranger who raises more questions than answers. How can she resist his charms when he is everything she has been looking for?

Josie’s colleague’s are caught in the danger. When they form a close bond, Josie is conflicted by her feelings. Will Josie discover the truth before anyone gets hurt?

Follow the twists and turns of life choices. family, work, money, relationships, and self-discovery in this Josie Jackson mystery thriller, as she lives in The Flat on the 7th Floor.

This is the first book in the Josie Jackson mystery series.

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Summers Slain

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Lady Gayle Summer, a young war widow, is thrown into a world of intrigue and danger when she unexpectedly inherits Bethencourt Castle from her father.
When a dear friend is murdered in what may have been a case of mistaken identity, Lady Gayle embarks on a dangerous journey to uncover the truth behind the recent deaths and bring the killer to justice. Can she solve the mystery before it’s too late, or will she become the next victim in this historical cozy mystery?

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The Burden of Hate by Helen Starbuck


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How far would you go for someone you love? How much hate would you need to commit murder?

Revenge. Hate. Fear. Not exactly traditional wedding gifts. But when convicted killer Ian Patterson escapes from prison, operating room nurse Annie Collins and fiancé assistant district attorney Angel Cisneros are forced to confront these realities head on.

Will Ian Patterson’s quest for revenge toward the two people responsible for sending him to prison—Annie Collins and Angel Cisneros—bring them face to face to settle the score once and for all?

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Falling into Magic : Destiny Falls Mystery & Magic Series Book 1 by Elizabeth Pantley

Falling into Magic : Destiny Falls Mystery & Magic Series Book 1 by Elizabeth Pantley

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An accidental journey through a magic mirror. A portal to an enchanted land. A mysterious family she never knew she had. Hayden’s life is upended with the wonder of Destiny Falls. But it is tainted by the danger that brought her here and that threatens her newfound family. Can Hayden and her sassy sidekick remove the threat, so that she can begin her magical new life in this captivating world?

When Hayden was a child, she lost her cat. Adults told her the cat ran away, but she knew the truth. The mirror had taken her. She knew because the mirror gave her a glimpse of an alternate world and had nearly pulled her in, so she was certain the cat had suffered that fate.

Twenty years later Hayden discovers the secret of the mirror when she is thrust into it. She learns of an enchanted world she never knew existed, and a family she never knew she had.

But danger brought her here, and it followed her. Now, Hayden is on a mission to remove the threat, so that she can begin her magical, meaningful new life in this enchanted world.

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Silence in the Land of Gold byJames Finch


About Featured Book: Silence in the Land of Gold by James Finch

George Wilford is a long-time foreign lawyer in Burma and has been hired by a new firm in town headed by Seth Drake. When George is tasked by Seth to fix a mistake that threatens to bring down the firm, he is led to an intrigue over a fortune lost in an air crash involving the Burmese military and the Kachin Independence Army. With the help of Molly Durberville, another lawyer in the firm, George must solve the mystery of the air crash in order to save his own life—and Molly’s.

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The Secret Diary

About The Secret Diary:

Secrets are told, so that with time, they may be discovered.

Were Betsy Wheeler’s father and brother criminals? The sheriff, Noah Sommers, intends to find out and arrest them.
Betsy finds her mother’s diary, the entries confuse her because they made little sense at first. When she finds the key to the entries, she discovers more than she’d ever imagined. Things were far from what appeared on the surface.

At first meeting, sparks flew between Noah and Betsy. They didn’t like each other. Would the shootings, and murders bring them closer or further apart?

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Cookied: A Little-Pinch-of-Murder Cozy Mystery by Miranda Rose Barker

Cookied: A Little-Pinch-of-Murder Cozy Mystery by Miranda Rose Barker

Towering Wedding Cakes, Cookies, & Delicious Tarts…And A Big Crime

Cookied: A Little-Pinch-of-Murder Series Cozy Mystery

Discover a sweet and savory novel from popular writer Miranda Rose Barker, where she masterfully combines intrigue and suspense into a light, fast-paced story perfect for fans of culinary cozy mysteries.

When Lydia Hewitt, a dedicated and confident baker, started her own baking business in the small tourist town of Park Perdsor, Rhode Island, she was pleased with her bakery.

But then, as she was making progress toward her grand opening, strange things started to happen.

On day 1 on the job, Callie, her newly hired assistant, discovers the dead body of a man in the bakery when they are just starting to open.

“I first saw Callie standing still, her face in shock. As I approached her, I followed her eye line to see a man lying on the ground.

“Oh my God!” The sight of him caused me to jump a little. Of all the ways I expected my day to go, this was maybe the least expected.

“He’s dead!” Callie gasped. I wasn’t sure what to think or what to do at first. I just stared at this man, whom I did not know, lying dead in my kitchen. He didn’t look that much older than me.”

It soon becomes clear that the “Grand Opening Day”, will be one of the biggest challenges Lydia will ever face.

What was the man’s motivation for breaking into the bakery? Who Killed Him – and Why There?

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The Whispering Tongues by Beth Andrews

The Whispering Tongues by Beth Andrews

Anthea Halliwell’s once-bright future is cruelly taken from her when she is accused of stealing a necklace dripping with rubies and diamonds and attempting to sell

The handsome Captain Flitwick breaks off their engagement at the first hint of scandal and marries her friend instead. To make matters worse, her father gambles away their fortune.

Anthea seeks help from wealthy merchant Gideon Rodrigo. She never expects him to propose, but is in no position to refuse a marriage of convenience.

Gideon will do anything to clear his wife’s name, and enlists the help of John and Lydia Savidge, who have a reputation for solving crimes.

While tongues wag and suspicions mount, John and Lydia suspect more than theft and slander are at play. Someone has already killed to keep their secrets hidden. Are they willing to do so again?

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Bakeries and Buffoonery: Magical Mystery Book Club Book 4 by Elizabeth Pantley

Bakeries and Buffoonery: Magical Mystery Book Club Book 4 by Elizabeth Pantley

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It’s a magical book club! When this group chooses a book, magic happens. The mystery comes to life, and they find themselves part of the story. To exit the book and get back home, they need to solve the mystery and reach The End.

This time, the club chooses a book called The Great Cake Rivalry, because, well … cake! They read the back cover and it’s unanimous. So off they go into another grand adventure into a town aptly named Frosting.

Frosting is a rural town in an idyllic setting. The people live quiet lives most of the year. But in the spring, things change. The Annual Cake Competition becomes the focus of every man, woman, and child. They take this competition seriously. The cakes are spectacular. The festival is fabulous. For a week there are contests featuring all kinds of cakes. The people of the community become official tasters and vote for the winning cakes in each category.

The grand finale is a display of finely decorated cakes, made by the town’s bakeries. The winner of the best design receives a prize package that would make any baker dizzy.

Sadly, this event has been tainted. Once a year, each one different, but all somehow related to this event, a person is murdered. The main investigator is stumped, but that could be because he’s an inept buffoon.

Can the book club help the people of this community figure out who is causing this disturbing pattern of deaths, and stop another murder from happening? Can they figure out why some of the citizens dress so oddly, and why they always wear those unique backpacks? All while they fill themselves to the brim with cake, of course.

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The Other Shoes of Larry Martin: Book Two: On Becoming Laurie Roberts (Larry Martin Novel Series) By Pavane Ravel

About The Other Shoes of Larry Martin: Book Two: On Becoming Laurie Roberts (Larry Martin Novel Series) By Pavane Ravel:

“Readers will highly enjoy Book Two of The Other Shoes of Larry Martin, a novel series with more political intrigue, family drama, and suspense. Another Best-Seller by Author Pavane Ravel!”

Larry Martin, in his quiet, kind, and mystical way, continues his journey to a new life, a new vision, and a new understanding. Larry has become a rising star in the world of progressive journalism. While only a few short months after being homeless, jobless, and friendless, Larry has acquired a family and friends. He’s fallen in love with a brilliant and beautiful woman who loves him in return.

Even though Larry is now the most important journalist for a major liberal website in New York City, he has taken on a second full-time position at a prestigious architectural firm in Atlanta. Yet, in spite of all his good fortune, this kind, a talented, and generous young man is soon to face insidious lies, outrageous betrayal, and horrific danger, and that is only the tip of the dramatic iceberg!

Now Awarded A 5-Star Reader’s Favorite 2023 Editorial Book Review!

(E-book is on pre-order sale for $1.99 now until the release date of March 4th, 2023)

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The Doughnut Delivery Mystery by Miranda Rose Barker

The Doughnut Delivery Mystery by Miranda Rose Barker

A Story of Mystery and Murder in the Sweet World of Baked Treats
The Doughnut Delivery Mystery is book 3 in the Sweets of Snowkeep Cozy Culinary Mystery Series

Katy Hawthorne, together with her latest assistant Zoe are both running the biggest bakery in the region, Sweet Sensations. But through a series of dramatic twists and turns her original assistant, Gina, returns to town, and she gets drawn into a new murder mystery too.

“We got a call from this location a few minutes ago, and it pretty much sounded like an SOS.” One of them told me. I stared at his name tag to identify him as Officer Liam. “We’ll have to make a quick look around to see what the situation is.” He told me and turned to face his colleague. “Officer Barrett here would stay right here with you. I’ll be back soon.

I’d been twice involved in murder cases, and I was scared it was set to be a third time.”

Join a courageous baker as she embarks on a non-stop story of intrigue and suspense, perfect for fans of cozy mysteries.

Readers who enjoyed Miranda Rose Barker’s other Sweets of Snowkeep stories, The Pumpkin Bread Mystery and The Cupcake Calamity Mystery, will also love this addictive story from the very start, The Doughnut Delivery Mystery.

Will she be ready for what is coming?

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Welcome Home to Murder by Cindy Kline

Welcome Home to Murder by Cindy Kline

Molly McGuire returns to Ireland when her marriage in the United States ends, looking forward to reconnecting with her family. When her childhood nemesis, Margery Denton, shows up at her welcome home party, and finds out Margery is dating her brother, Dillon, she’s less than happy! When Molly, known globally as a klutz, stumbles across Margery’s body, both she and her brother are suspects. Molly channels her inner Miss Marple and finds the actual killer, even though sexy Garda Detective Liam Fitzgerald wants her to stay out of it. Can Molly fumble through the clues and figure out who the killer is before they arrest the wrong person for murder?

Clean read: No graphic violence, sex or powerful language.

** Cindy Kline has delivered a delightful cozy mystery with broad appeal.” – Indies Today

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***** If you like cozy mysteries, you will love this one. The characters come alive and the setting is described so well that you feel you are present. The story follows a well developed story line and you are never confused as to what is happening. Good job.

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