The setting is Hertfordshire, 1816. A light dusting of snow is falling on the ground. Widowed socialite, Mrs. Grantham, is hosting her grand holiday ball. Friends near and far arrive, and it is, indeed, the most festive party. Among the guests are Lily Adler (also...
A Booze & Vinyl Christmas by Andre Darlington
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I can’t say enough great things about A Booze & Vinyl Christmas by Andre´ Darlington. It features 45 of the greatest holiday albums produced from 1949 to 2021 – talk about a wide variety….
Chapter 1: Rock the Halls: includes LPs by Johnny Mathis, James...
Murder Uncorked by Maddie Day
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Mystery maven Maddie Day brings us another cozy series debut with her Murder Uncorked. This is the first in her new Cece Barton Mystery series with a beautiful wine country setting. A charming cozy read, perfect for the fall.
In fact, the book opens in October in...
The White Priory Murders by Carter Dickson
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It’s December, 1931. James Bennett has been invited to spend Christmas at the White Priory. James is anxious to accept. Who can say “no” when there’s a glamorous movie star, Marcia Tait, also attending?
In addition to the hosts, other guests include Marcia’s...
On The Trail With God
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Life can sometimes feel like we are on an endless trail – and in the scheme of things, well, we are.
Every day we receive the gift of our journey with God. Every day we walk an invisible trail with Him by our side. Sometimes the trail is smooth and brightly lit,...
Viviana Valentine Goes Up The River by Emily J. Edwards
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Viviana Valentine Goes Up the River is the second in Emily J. Edwards Girl Friday Mystery series. And what a great series this is turning out to be!
Turn back your clock and hit reset to November 1950. The 50’s were a decade of hardcore crime stories and mysteries...
Stalking Around The Christmas Tree by Jacqueline Frost
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I know it’s a bit early to be thinking about Christmas, but with all the new holiday mysteries coming out this year, I wanted to get the ball rolling!
I’d be hard pressed to find a better book to kick off the holiday mystery season than Jacqueline Frost’s “over the...
Halloween Cozies, Mysteries and Thrillers
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Halloween – the time for mystery thrillers and cozy chillers! The list below includes a lot of older mysteries, but fortunately, they are still available. All are perfect reads for the Halloween season.
MY FAVORITE HALLOWEEN PICK FOR 2024: Darci Hannah’s...