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Eat, Drink and Drop Dead ~ A Tiffany Austin Food Blogger Mystery by Toni LoTempio

Posted: April 8, 2023 in Cozy Mystery, giveaways
Tags: cozy mystery, giveaway

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Eat, Drink And Drop Dead

A Tiffany Austin Food Blogger Mystery

by Toni LoTempio

Eat, Drink and Drop Dead (A Tiffany Austin Food Blogger Mystery)
Cozy Mystery
1st in Series
‎Severn House; Main edition (April 4, 2023)
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1448310024
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1448310029
Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BKLFX3V5

A former chef gets mixed up in murder when she moves back to her Southern home town in the first Tiffany Austin food blogger mystery – a culinary cozy that will make your brain work and your stomach rumble!

Food critic and blogger Tiffany Austin has the best job in the world: she gets to eat for a living. At least, she hopes she has a job. Her trial period at Southern Style magazine is up – and rumors are swirling that management are making a choice between Tiffany and a rival columnist: the ambitious Jenny Lee Plumm.

Former chef Tiffany knows she has a battle on her hands . . . but she didn’t realize it was to the death! When her rival’s body is discovered after the two have a very public argument, Tiffany finds herself the prime suspect in a murder investigation. The lead detective might be very hot – but Tiffany’s definitely not ready to go down for a crime she didn’t commit.

Ably assisted by Hilary, her best friend and partner in (non) crime, and bolstered by the unconditional love of her Siamese cat Lily and King Charles Cavalier puppy Cooper, Tiffany plunges into an investigation of her own. After all, she has a degree from the CIA – the Culinary Institute of America – and she’s not afraid to use it. But can she find the real killer before she’s served up to the cops on a silver platter?

Eat, Drink and Drop Dead is a great pick for fans of delicious culinary cozies by Joanne Fluke, Lucy Burdette, Krista Davis and Jenn McKinlay – if you like smart, savvy female sleuths, twisty mysteries and delicious food, why not give it a try!

About T.C. Lotempio

While Toni Lotempio does not commit – or solve – murders in real life, she has no trouble doing it on paper. Her lifelong love of mysteries began early on when she was introduced to her first Nancy Drew mystery at age 10 – The Secret in the Old Attic. She and her cat pen the Nick and Nora mystery series originally from Berkley Prime Crime and now with Beyond the Page Publishing. They also write the Cat Rescue series from Crooked Lane and the Pet Shop series, originally published by Midnight Ink and rebranded last year as “Urban Tails Pet Shop Mysteries.” Book six in the Nick and Nora mysteries, A PURR BEFORE DYING, is released this February from Beyond the Page. There is also a new series, Tiffany Austin Food Blogger, coming out in April.

You can cat-ch up with them at ROCCO’s blog, www.catsbooksmorecats.blogspot.com or her website, www.tclotempio.net

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TOUR PARTICIPANTS

April 5 – Literary Gold – SPOTLIGHT

April 5 – Sapphyria’s Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

April 6 – Christy’s Cozy Corners – AUTHOR GUEST POST

April 7 – Celticlady’s Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

April 8 – I’m Into Books – SPOTLIGHT

April 8 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT

April 9 – Maureen’s Musings – SPOTLIGHT

April 10 – Sneaky the Library Cat’s Blog – CHARACTER INTERVIEW

April 11 – Jane Reads – CHARACTER GUEST POST

April 12 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – REVIEW

April 13 – Guatemala Paula Loves to Read – REVIEW

April 14 – Baroness Book Trove – CHARACTER GUEST POST

April 15 – MJB Reviewers – SPOTLIGHT

April 15 – The Book Decoder – REVIEW, AUTHOR INTERVIEW

April 16 – Cozy Up WIth Kathy – REVIEW, AUTHOR INTERVIEW

April 17 – The Mystery of Writing – SPOTLIGHT

April 18 – #BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee – SPOTLIGHT

April 18 – Reading Is My SuperPower – REVIEW

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Mid-Flight by Lisa Wilkes ~ Peek Inside And Giveaway

Posted: April 7, 2023 in giveaways, Romance, Science Fiction
Tags: giveaway, romance, sci-fi

Welcome to my stop on the virtual book tour for Mid-Flight organized by Goddess Fish Promotions.

Author Lisa Wilkes will be awarding a $15 Amazon or B&N Gift Card to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour. Don’t forget to enter!

And you can click on the tour banner to see the other stops on the tour.

Mid-Flight

by Lisa Wilkes

Genre: Sci-Fi / Romance

Synopsis

2037 was a really bad year.

Lexi Brennan’s best friend was killed in a plane crash. Two weeks later, an intergalactic crisis threatened the fate of humanity. Authorities responded by launching a genocide.

Lexi opposed this vicious attack. Then again, what could she do? An eccentric flight attendant drawn to glamorous trysts, she felt powerless to incite change.

Until tragedy struck close to home. Suddenly, Lexi was forced to acknowledge the widespread atrocities. She uncovered a network of lies along with an opportunity to restore basic human rights. To protect others, Lexi would have to launch a movement that could destroy everything important to her, including her promising new romance.

Purchase Links – Author’s Website / Amazon

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Enjoy this peek Inside:

Jason had almost reached the door to the tarmac when his armband lit up with an alert. Employee 89348—Sensitive information. Do not disclose.

Jason pressed his thumb to the side of the device, confirming he understood the clandestine nature of the message.

Meteor struck SK8474, Flight 2434, over Annapolis, MD. Right engine exploded on impact. No survivors.

Jason stopped in his tracks. The screen displayed five crew members’ names. None of them sounded familiar, but that didn’t matter. This was his airline. These were his people.

Someone placed a hand on Jason’s shoulder. He turned around to face Shelly, who was in worse shape than he’d ever seen her. The tears were no longer a discreet glint in the corner of her eye. Now they tumbled down her face steadily.

“I’m sorry,” she mouthed, her words barely audible over the deafening roar of Jason’s own heartbeat. “She’s one of a kind. A real legend.”

Jason blinked, unsure which crew member Shelly was referring to. His arm buzzed once more, and he stared at the screen in disbelief. Another SkyLine plane had been obliterated. Flight 4339. This time over Olympia, Washington. Six employees had been killed.

Colleen Johnson’s name illuminated his screen, but Jason knew it was a mistake.

He couldn’t fathom a world vicious enough to slaughter the best damn captain at SkyLine Airways. Not under these circumstances. Not on the eve of her fiftieth birthday, with so much to look forward to.

Colleen was a hero, a leader, and a trailblazer. Jason refused to accept that she was gone.

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About Author Lisa Wilkes:

Lisa Wilkes has spent 13 years as a flight attendant, jetting across the globe and collecting inspiration for her writings. Her debut novel, Flight Path, is a fast-paced romance laced with serendipitous encounters. This book follows a daydreaming stewardess as she learns to navigate a new terrain: unconditional love.

In her second novel, Mid-Flight, Lisa transports readers to the year 2038. A flight attendant begins to unravel after her best friend is killed in a plane crash. In the throes of unspeakable grief, she uncovers a political ploy to decimate one-fifth of the population. To combat this sinister plan, she must risk everything. Including her breathtaking new romance.

Lisa’s writing is provocative and timely, with a focus on societal issues and powerful internal conflict. Flight Path’s readers will appreciate Mid-Flight’s emphasis on hope and redemption, while newcomers to Lisa’s work will be drawn to the power of her storytelling.

Links: Website / Goodreads / Amazon / Facebook / Instagram / Etsy

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Malketh And The Undead by Dave Maruszewski ~ Peek Inside And Giveaway

Posted: April 6, 2023 in Fantasy, giveaways, middle grade
Tags: fantasy, giveaway, middle grade

Welcome to my stop on the virtual book tour for The Malketh And The Undead organized by Goddess Fish Promotions.

Author Dave Maruszewski will be awarding a $25 Amazon or B&N Gift Card to a randomly drawn winner via rafflecopter during the tour. Don’t forget to enter!

And you can click on the tour banner to see the other stops on the tour.

Malketh And The Undead

Raven, Ramda and Ravai

by Dave Maruszewski

Genre: Middle Grade / Fantasy

Synopsis

Raven, Romda and Ravai are settling into their new knightly duties well. With the Dark Beast defeated, their normal tasks almost seem mundane.

Amidst the boredom, Ravai asks, “Why does no one talk about villains from the past?”

Romda reasons, “What would be the point?”

There is a point. Even though villains may have been defeated in the past, they may still be around, waiting in the background ready to resurface once again.

Malketh has returned to the kingdom, but something is different about him this time. He is back with an entire army … an entire army of undead soldiers!

“Whether you want to read this aloud to your little one or let them explore this magical world on their own, parents can rest assured that this second installment in the Raven, Romda, and Ravai series will be a playful, whimsical addition to their bookshelves.” –The Book Review Directory

“… the squires are appealing characters, as is their comical banter.” – Blue Ink Review

A great story for the fantasy loving youth, this adventure will appeal to those who like action and humor in an easy reading environment.

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Enjoy this peek inside:

They keep going until they hear a large rumble. A small mass of rocks fall to the ground. The three look up and see a gigantic figurine of a man holding a giant emerald. Romda puts her lantern up to the emerald, and the light refracts and bounces off the many faces such that the whole room is lit. This brings relief to the three.

Unfortunately, they notice something else. When the room comes up from the dark, Raven, Romda and Ravai notice all these eyes staring at them. The undead are here. The three are surrounded.

Perplexed, Raven, Romda and Ravai freeze. They are scared. However, the entire horde of undead does not approach them. What is wrong with them? What do they want?

At last, the undead begin to slowly stir. They begin to walk slowly. At first they seem to move in random directions. Then, a pattern to their motion becomes apparent. They move about, revealing an opening in their numbers in the shape of a small circle. That opening reveals a hooded figure. The hooded figure says…

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About Author Dave Maruszewski:

Dave Maruszewski is blessed with a great family. He was originally inspired to write stories by his wife and son.

He strives to develop stories with sound moral values that will be enlightening as well as entertaining to youths and adults. The Raven, Romda and Ravai books are targeted especially for children who shy away from reading. His stories are created from an accumulation of experience from careers/backgrounds as a physicist, engineer, teacher, artist, video game designer and software developer.

In between writing stories and running his own company, Digital Tumult (DigitalTumult.com), Dave enjoys video games, watching internet videos and hanging out with his family.

Author Links: Website / Facebook / Goodreads / NetGalley / Amazon

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Books From The Back Log #78 ~ Fright Before Christmas

Posted: April 6, 2023 in horror, YA
Tags: Books From The Back Log, Horror, Short Stories, YA

If you’re like me, you have a pile of books beckoning to you from your lists. Carole hosts this fun feature where you can share some of those older books and perhaps nudge you to finally read them. If you want to join in on the fun, head over to Carole’s Random Life In Books and leave a link to your post.

Fright Before Christmas

13 Tales Of Holiday Horror

Genre: Horror / YA / Short Stories

Synopsis

It’s the most wonderful time of year…or is it?

Christmas Eve is a night of mystery and magic, but not always in ways we expect. Things lurk in the shadows and they’re not the least bit jolly or merry. Let’s just say some presents are better left unopened.

‘Tis the season to be screaming along with our thirteen tales of holiday horrors. Ghosts. Monsters. Demons. And more!

This Christmas, be careful what you wish for…

Amazon

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I added this back in September 2015.

This sounds like a fun Christmas read.

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PAW PATROL: AQUA PUPS ~ DVD Giveaway

Posted: April 6, 2023 in giveaways, movies
Tags: DVD, giveaway

Welcome to The PAW PATROL: AQUA PUPS on DVD Giveaway!

2 Winners!

This giveaway is part of our SMGN Mother’s Day Gift Guide – Stop by to see all the giveaways and great products.

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DELICIOUSLY SAVVY

My co-hosts for this giveaway are

My co-hosts for this giveaway are A Rain Of Thought, Golden Goose Giveaways, Gifts for all seasons, Home Jobs by Mom, Marksvilleandme, Pink Ninja Blog, SweepsMadness, The Frugal Grandmom, The Stuff of Success, & Versatileer

Below is a list of all the bloggers involved in the gift guide.

A Rain of Thought, Deliciously Savvy, Freebies Deals & Steals, Giveaway Gator, Golden Goose Giveaways, Home Jobs by Mom, Honey Can Do It, MarksvilleandMe, My Silly Little Gang, Pink Ninja Blog, The Stuff of Success, This Frugal Family, Versatileer

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This Giveaway’s Sponsor Is:

2 Lucky Winners Will Win A Copy Of Paw Patrol: Aqua Pups on DVD! Available on Amazon!

Synopsis:

The PAW Patrol returns to the undersea world of Puplantis! Enter Moby, a baddie who wants to clear all the Merpups out of Puplantis and make the castle his own. Fortunately, the PAW Patrol is there to stop his soggy schemes – helped by a new member of the team, a Cockapoo Merpup named Coral (Skye’s long-lost cousin). With this underwater challenge, Ryder outfits the pups in new Aqua Pups wetsuits and aquatic animal-inspired vehicles that will launch from the new whale patroller. This is Aqua Pups!

Take a looks at all of the PAW PATROL: AQUA PUPS episodes:

*AQUA PUPS: Pups Save a Floating Castle (double-length episode)
*AQUA PUPS: Pups Save a Mer-Race (double-length episode)
*AQUA PUPS: Pups Save a Merdinger
*AQUA PUPS: Pups Save the Whale Patroller
*AQUA PUPS: Pups Save the Reef
*AQUA PUPS: Pups Stop a Giant Squid
*Pups Save a Humdinger Doll
*Pups Save a Sand Sculpture Contest

2 Lucky Winners Will Win A Copy Of Paw Patrol: Aqua Pups on DVD! Available on Amazon!

About Nickelodeon

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Nickelodeon, now in its 43rd year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing, and feature films. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon is a part of Paramount’s (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA) global portfolio of multimedia entertainment brands.

About Paramount Home Entertainment

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Paramount Home Entertainment (PHE) is part of Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment. PPC is a unit of Paramount (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA), a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. The PHE division oversees PPC’s home entertainment and transactional digital distribution activities worldwide. The division is responsible for the sales, marketing, and distribution of home entertainment content on behalf of Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Television Studios, Paramount Players, MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and CBS and applicable licensing and servicing of certain DreamWorks Animation titles. PHE additionally manages global licensing of studio content and transactional distribution across worldwide digital distribution platforms including online, mobile and portable devices and emerging technologies.

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Blue’s Big City Adventure ~ DVD Giveaway

Posted: April 6, 2023 in giveaways, movies
Tags: DVD, giveaway