Campfires & Corpses ~ A Maine Campground Cozy Mystery By Nikki Weber

Posted: June 4, 2025 in Cozy Mystery, giveaways
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Campfires & Corpses: A Maine Campground Cozy Mystery
by Nikki Weber


Campfires & Corpses: A Maine Campground Cozy Mystery
Cozy Mystery/ Cozy Animal Mystery
1st in Series
Setting – Maine
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (February 24, 2025)
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 282 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8311619622
Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DS6KRK16

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When the campground becomes the scene of the crime, will Noelle’s peaceful summer go up in flames?

Down on her luck event planner Noelle Cooper is returning to rural Maine to do the one thing she swore she would never do: run her family’s campground. But it’s only for the summer, and the timing couldn’t be better–she’s lost her job and has nowhere to live. She hopes that a change of scenery will be the thing she needs to regroup and reinvent herself.

But Noelle’s plans go up in smoke on her first morning back when she stumbles upon the body of her high school rival. She barely has time to process this before she comes face-to-face with her ex-boyfriend, meets the handsome county sheriff, and is questioned by an intimidating state trooper who gives her the creeps.

While she’s busy dealing with a group of pushy campers who insist that the murder means she must cancel the annual bonfire, Noelle becomes the prime suspect in the murder investigation. She’s convinced that someone is feeding false information to the police and is determined to clear her name.

With the help of her podcast-obsessed cousin, her anxious rescue beagle, and a few eccentric campers, Noelle compiles a list of other suspects and pokes around to uncover the real killer.

Can Noelle prove her innocence before getting tossed in jail? Or is she playing with fire? Read Campfires & Corpses now to find out.

*** This clean, contemporary cozy mystery is set in a small town with quirky characters and lovable dogs. Cozy mystery fans will enjoy dissecting the suspects’ alibis and following the clues along with Noelle and her gang. ***

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Here’s what you’ll LOVE about this series!

These are just a few of the reasons you’ll love Campfires & Corpses:

  • The story is set in Maine
  • During a summer heatwave
  • There’s a rescue beagle (and other great dog-themed references)
  • It all takes place in a campground that’s in a tiny town
  • There’s a fast-paced, page-turning ending

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About Nikki Weber

Nikki Weber was born and raised in Maine, and spent her childhood summers camping with her family and their beagle. She loves to read, listen to podcasts, travel, and play tennis. Campfires & Corpses: A Maine Campground Cozy Mystery is her first book, and there are many more in the pipeline.

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Renewals By Gregory F. DeLaurier ~ Guest Post And Giveaway

Posted: June 3, 2025 in Adult Fiction, giveaways, Guest Post
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Book Details:

  RENEWALS

by Gregory F. DeLaurier

Category:  Adult Fiction (18+), 276 pages
Genre:  literary fiction, amateur sleuths
Publisher:  Independently published/Gregory F. DeLaurier
Release date:   February 2025
Content Rating:  R. My book is rated R for one attempted child sexual abuse, not explicit. There is bad language throughout. 

Book Description:

When academic Richard returns to his hometown he discovers a scam that has ruined the city, he must unite his friends and family to uncover the truth, but this pits him against the scam’s architect, aging but violent drug kingpin Giacomo Duchamps, who could destroy everyone Richard loves should he fail.

Renewals captures the nature of a hardscrabble small town and those who live and struggle there, in this pitch perfect tale of corruption and renewal. It is the story of the renewal of a city but also the renewal of the lives of those who are lost or oppressed; a young woman trapped in sexual abuse and exploitation, a young ex-con searching for a better life, and others.

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How I Came to Write This Novel

The idea for this novel has floated around my brain for many years. I grew up in a small, working-class city in northern New York. While not a wealthy place it had a thriving downtown, with stores, restaurants, bars, a movie theater. On any Saturday it would be packed with shoppers and teenagers, like myself, hanging out. But in the early 1970s it got ‘Urban Renewaled’; all the buildings were torn down and replaced by new ugly buildings and for some reason a huge wall around the whole area. It was meant to be a pedestrian mall, but noone came and the downtown died.

This has always bothered me, and so I thought a fictional account of why this happened, complete with graft, corruption, and bad guys might work. The book follows the main protagonist Richard, an academic who has returned to his hometown, as he and a motley crew of new and old friends investigate what happened, at their own risk from a ‘gang that couldn’t shoot straight’ array of villains.

Richard, Brenda (a friend hardened by life), Itchy (a gay guitar genius), Theresa (a sexually abused and exploited young woman), Marat (a young ex-con) do indeed uncover what happened as the tale follows their amateur sleuthing, and hopefully renewal of the city.

However I chose the title RenewalS as this is the story of not only the renewal of a city but of people as well. I’ve always rooted for the underdog, and there are many of them here, who for many reasons find themselves on the down side of life.

To me, the most interesting character in the story is Theresa. Sexually abused by her father, tortured by her mother, she is rescued by her cousin Teddy (the subject of the novel’s Prologue). But as she matures she is sexually exploited by him, pimped out to a rapacious old crook named Leonard Vivelamore for whom Teddy works. Richard rescues her, but traumatized as she is, Teddy still holds sway over her and convinces her to tell him what Richard and his pals are up to. She is found out and returns to Teddy. But finally, not easily and not without misgivings, she breaks free of him and slowly discovers her own autonomy.

I grew to love and admire Theresa, yet others follow their own path to renewal. Marat, with the support of Richard, discovers he is able and intelligent. Brenda leaves her regrets behind and opens up to life. Richard’s corrupt brother, in on the doings of the crooks, repents and shows both courage and bravery.

There are other tales of renewal, but will save for readers to discover.

In all, Renewals is serious but leavened with a great deal of humor. It is more than a who-done-it (though that is there). It is also a meditation on hope and life.   

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Meet the Author Gregory F. DeLaurier:

​Gregory F. DeLaurier is a retired university professor who has returned to his first love, fiction writing. He lives in Melrose MA, and has a daughter in her 40s who lives in Brooklyn and a 21 year old son attending Berklee College of Music. His fiction and non-fiction are widely available.

connect with the author:  facebook ~ goodreads

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The Lightslayer By Jack Townson ~ Peek Inside And Giveaway

Posted: June 3, 2025 in Excerpt, Fantasy, giveaways, Romance
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The Lightslayer: The Vampire Jack Townson

By Jack Townson

 

(Everdusk, #1)
Publication date: June 3rd 2025
Genres: Adult, Fantasy, Paranormal, Romance

Prepare to be captivated by a dark fantasy epic that will consume your imagination.

Welcome to Draconia, a realm cloaked in shadows and intrigue, where ancient power struggles simmer beneath the surface. When the enigmatic Vampire Lord, Jack Townson, master of the Manor of Mystery, uncovers a sinister conspiracy threatening to ignite a supernatural war, he and his eclectic band of misfits-the Degenerates-must rise to the challenge. Together, they will navigate treacherous alliances, dangerous secrets, and a world filled with breathtaking magic and monsters.

Immerse yourself in a tale of supernatural action, dark romance, and fantasy adventure, where every page brims with danger, desire, and destiny. From spine-chilling battles to forbidden love, this novel takes you on a journey through a richly imagined universe where power comes at a price, and loyalty is tested at every turn.

Fans of spicy dark romance, vampire lore, and epic fantasy will be spellbound by Draconia’s intricate world-building, unforgettable characters, and pulse-pounding twists. If you’re a fan of Sarah J. Maas, Jay Kristoff, or Deborah Harkness, this is your next must-read.

Step into the shadows. Welcome to Draconia. Your adventure awaits. Mind your throat.

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“A darkly Gothic romp through a dense and sinister world with the compelling and mysterious Jack Townson.” — Laurell K. Hamilton, New York Times Bestselling Author of Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter
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“They want a fight,” Townson growls, his voice steady but burning with conviction, “so we’ll give them one— but not

because we crave revenge!” His face contorts with emotion, locking eyes with his people. “Not because we thirst for blood!”

He raises a talon high into the air, his black claws curling into a fist with a loud, menacing crack. “But because we are family, and we stand together against any foe!”

Tears well in the eyes of many in the crowd, stirred by a fierce mix of fear and inspiration.

“BECAUSE WE ARE ALL DEGENERATES!” His voice erupts, a flash of fury in his eyes, as a supernatural wind howls from his aura. “WANTED BY NONE—” he roars, his words shaking the room, “AT HOME WITH EACH OTHER!”

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About Author Jack Townson:

A 2023 Witchy Award nominee, Jack Townson, a multi-talented artist, is the heart and soul of the thriving FangFam community across various social media platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, and Twitch. With an ever-expanding following that now exceeds four hundred thousand devoted fans, he’s left an indelible mark on the digital landscape, garnering an impressive 4.2 million likes under the #Fangfam hashtag.

Beyond his online presence, Jack is a versatile artist, encompassing the roles of actor, singer, and writer. His most celebrated work to date is “The Vampire Jack Townson,” an original story that first captivated audiences on TikTok and has been endorsed by New York Times bestselling author and 5-time Bram Stoker Award winner, Jonathan Maberry. This immersive narrative plunges into the hidden world of a supernatural being and the profound journey towards rediscovering one’s humanity.

Jack extends an invitation to his followers, beckoning them to peer into the psyche of an undead bohemian—an artist and a creature of the night, eternally ensnared in a world of nightmares. It’s a life devoid of sunlight’s warmth and the enduring embrace of true love, offering a unique glimpse into the enigmatic existence he portrays through his creative endeavors.

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Falling For The CEO ~ Blitz And Giveaway

Posted: June 2, 2025 in Anthology, giveaways, Romance, Uncategorized
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Falling for the CEO: A Billionaire Romance Collection

By Anna Zaires, Brenna Aubrey, Evelyn Austin, Lee Savino, Misha Bell, Renee Rose, Tasha Boyd, Theodora Taylor

 

Publication date: June 5th 2025
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

Boardroom chemistry meets bedroom passion! When ordinary women step into a billionaire’s world of luxury and power, sparks fly and hearts race. Indulge in 8 COMPLETE novels of steamy workplace romances where ambition, wealth, and magnetic attraction collide. This exclusive collection of swoon-worthy stories delivers all the drama, passion, and heart-melting moments you crave—available for a LIMITED TIME only!

Wall Street Titan by Anna Zaires

One high-end matchmaker, one dating app, one mix-up that changes everything… Opposites may attract, but can this last?

Holt: Her Ruthless Scion by Theodora Taylor

Born into one of the wealthiest families in the world, Holt Calson had everything—except me, and what Calsons want, Calsons get. For one blazing summer, we had it all, until….

Billionaire Grump by Misha Bell

A hilariously disastrous elevator ride brings them together. Will their insecurities tear them apart?

Accidental Tryst by Tasha Boyd

Restaurant blogger Emmy accidentally switches cellphones in a busy airport with a grumpy, sexy CEO on the verge of the biggest business deal of his life. Insults and then sparks fly! Can their explosive chemistry translate to real life?

The Director by Renee Rose

After discovering her secret pregnancy, a bratva boss kidnaps a lawyer pregnant with his child.

Royally Bad by Lee Savino

Billionaire. Playboy. Prince. My new boss. Theo Kensington the most eligible—or ineligible—bachelor in the entire world. So what he’s starred in a sex tape…or three? I’m the fixer hired to clean up his image, but this bad boy is more interested in misbehaving…with me.

At Any Price by Brenna Aubrey

Blogger Mia Strong cashes in on her online popularity by selling her virginity to the highest bidder — with no strings attached. But when sexy CEO Adam Drake wins the prize, all bets are off…

The Mistress Contract by Evelyn Austin

Powerful billionaire Evan will stop at nothing to convince college student Madeline to sign a contract to be his possession. But the longer they’re involved, the more entangled they become…

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Mesmerized By Nevaeh Ryn ~ Spotlight and Giveaway

Posted: June 1, 2025 in giveaways, Paranormal or fantasy, Romance
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For the longest time, I believed my grandma could do no
wrong.

But then, puberty hit, my body changed, and I started
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by Nevaeh Ryn

Genre: LGBTQ Paranormal Romance

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Kamika Suzanna LeBlanc’s heart broke when her grandmother
passed away at age 78. With a funeral looming over them, she and her mother
travel from Miami to Gaville, the small Louisiana town her mother grew up in.

As Kamika grieves and reflects on her complex relationship with her
grandmother, she meets up with her ex and first romantic partner, Larissa
Harris, and discovers that she has changed in… unforeseeable ways.

As if grieving her grandmother’s death wasn’t already a challenge, her
situation becomes more complicated when she meets Delaney, Larissa’s charming
older cousin, and a mysterious man known as Beau. Soon, Kamika’s world gets
turned upside down when she unearths the secrets Gaville and her family have
been harboring.

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Since she was young, twenty-one-year-old Nevaeh Ryn has had
a passion for storytelling. Writing is Nevaeh’s escape and platform for underrepresented
literary voices.

Nevaeh’s storytelling shapes her, and she hopes to have a
positive impact. In 2025, she obtained a BFA in Creative Writing at Full Sail
University to hone her craft and intends to pursue further education. When she
isn’t lost in her own world, Nevaeh spends her free time gaming on her  PC, cooking up new recipes, and of course,
reading and writing. She’s an avid Sims player and expresses herself through an
ever-growing collection of tattoos.

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Night Of The Living Bread ~ A Sugar & Spice Mystery By Mary Lee Ashford

Posted: May 31, 2025 in Cozy Mystery, giveaways
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Night of the Living Bread (Sugar & Spice Mysteries)
by Mary Lee Ashford


Night of the Living Bread (Sugar & Spice Mysteries)
Cozy Mystery
4th in Series
Setting – Iowa
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oliver Heber Books (May 27, 2025)
Print length ‏ : ‎ 223 pages
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0F17HPMMT

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Sugar Calloway and Dixie Spicer are up to their aprons in community cookbook projects, but Sugar can’t resist when the Jameson County Historical Society asks for their assistance with a cookbook featuring bread recipes. But they’ve barely begun when suddenly troubles are on the rise. Marla, the board’s president is stabbed with a bread knife, her best friend, Mame, is a suspect & some dough (of the money kind) is missing.

As Sugar and Dixie try to save the cookbook project and help Mame, things take a twist with a second body. But what’s the connection? And who in St. Ignatius has been keeping secrets? And, mostly importantly, will Sugar and Dixie be able to figure out whodunnit before the killer catches up with them and they are toast.

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About Mary Lee Ashford

Mary Lee Ashford is a national best-selling author, a lifelong bibliophile, an avid reader, and a supporter of public libraries. In addition to writing the Sugar & Spice series for Oliver Heber Books, she also writes the Pampered Pets mystery series as half of the writing team of Sparkle Abbey. Prior to publishing, Mary Lee won first place in the Daphne du Maurier contest and was a finalist in Murder in the Grove’s mystery contest and Killer Nashville’s Claymore Dagger contest.

She is the founding president of Sisters in Crime – Iowa and a former board member of the Mystery Writers of America Midwest chapter, as well as a member of Novelists, Inc., and Sisters in Crime Guppies.

She loves encouraging writers and is a frequent lecturer and workshop presenter for writers’ groups. Mary Lee has a long-time interest in creativity and teaches a university-level course on creative management. She also presents workshops and blogs about creativity and the writing craft.

She currently resides in the Midwest with her husband, Tim, and Zoey, her feline coworker. When she’s not writing, her passions are reading, travel, and time with her family, especially her six grandchildren.

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Wheeler-Dealer ~ A Ghost & Camper Kooky Mystery By Rita Moreau

Posted: May 31, 2025 in Cozy Mystery, giveaways
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Wheeler-Dealer – A Ghost & Camper Kooky Mystery
by Rita Moreau


Wheeler-Dealer Ghost & Camper Kooky Mystery
Paranormal Cozy Mystery
1st in Series
Independently published (April 1, 2021)
Paperback: 332 pages
ISBN-13: 979-8676266394
Digital ASIN: B08YP5NJNV

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Solving a murder might raise her spirits. But will it spring her spectral friend from Purgatory?

Mabel Gold still isn’t sure what happened. Traded by her husband for a busty bimbo the same age as their youngest daughter, the feisty sixty-something rejects the retirement community and heads west in a vintage camper. But the RV comes complete with a ghost who needs a good deed to get into Heaven, and cracking open a homicide at their first stop in Savannah could give them both a new lease on life.

Determined to dig up the dirt on the dead wheeler-dealer, Mabel and her phantom companion tackle the crime. But with two rich dudes from Dubai, a Willie Nelson lookalike mobster, and a widow nicknamed The Barracuda all on the suspect list, conjuring up the truth could take a real live miracle.

Can Mabel catch the killer before she’s the next soul crashing the Pearly Gates?

Wheeler-Dealer is the high-spirited first book in the hilarious Ghost & the Camper kooky mystery series. If you like golden-girl sleuths, zany characters, and sardonic humor, then you’ll love Rita Moreau’s witty whodunit.

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About Rita Moreau

Rita Moreau is the author of  two cozy with a lot of kooky mystery series: The Mary Catherine Mahoney series and The Ghost & Camper series.

A workaholic by nature, upon retirement, Rita Moreau began to work on her bucket list, writing a book. Traveling the national parks with her husband, George in a vintage Bluebird motor home (on George’s list), Rita completed her first novel, Bribing Saint Anthony. Back home, she was having so much fun she completed four more novels in the Mary Catherine Mahoney mystery series. The year we entered the twilight zone, Rita decided to put this time to good use and wrote the first two novels in a new Ghost & the Camper mystery series. She kept going. The third in the series – Murder in the Badlands released fall 2021 and Murder in the Rockies released fall of 2022. Murder in Wacky Florida in  2023 and Murder in Wacka-Doodle Florida in 2023.

Rita lives in a postcard called Florida where George, the love of her life, always had fun telling everyone he’s the author’s husband. He was her lightning rod. Rita lost George in December 2021. She honors his memory daily. He lived life to the fullest. When not writing she joins PatZi Gil on the Joy on Paper radio program with Book Buzz Mysteries, or you can find her teaching Silver Sneaker fitness classes and walking the beach. She loves connecting with readers. Visit her at www.RitaMoreau.com and sign up for her newsletters and download a free copy of the Russian & Aunt Sophia.

Visit her at www.RitaMoreau.com or find her on Facebook at facebook.com/RitaMoreauAuthor and say hello.

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Rufus And The Dark Side Of Magic By Marilyn Levinson ~ Peek Inside And Giveaway

Posted: May 30, 2025 in Excerpt, giveaways, middle grade
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Welcome to my stop in the virtual book tour for Rufus And The Dark Side Of Magic organized by Goddess Fish Promotions.

Author Marilyn Levinson will be awarding a Paperback Copy to a randomly drawn winner. Don’t forget to enter!

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The Dark Side Of Magic

By Marilyn Levinson

 

 

Genre: Middle Grade

Synopsis

Fifth grader Rufus is unhappy when he has to attend a Samhain celebration with his mother, Grandma, and Aunt Ruth instead of going Trick or Treat with his friends. He’s thrilled when, later that night, his Uncle Hector shows up outside his window and offers to take him for a ride in the sky. Rufus’s family have told him that his uncle is evil and he should have nothing to do with Hector, but Rufus is enthralled by his uncle’s fabulous realm that includes a small zoo and a stable of horses. He’s less interested in learning about his uncle’s businesses that he, as his uncle’s heir apparent, will inherit one day. Then Uncle Hector tells Rufus he has to do something for him, something Rufus finds impossible to do. Uncle Hector wields his magical powers to force Rufus’s hand, but Rufus’s little sister finds out and encourages him to ask for help. It’s Grandma who decides what they must do, and it’s not something Uncle Hector ever thought would happen.

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Uncle Hector moved the chair he’d been sitting in and dropped onto the couch beside me. “Now Rufus, I think you have to admit that I’ve been very generous to you—teaching you spells; taking you to visit your little girlfriend.”

“I guess.”

“And I have every intention of leaving every penny I’m worth to you when I eventually depart this life.”

He waited until I nodded.

“You will appreciate my generosity more when you are older and realize it takes strength and cunning to make your way in the world.”

“So you’ve told me.”

Uncle Hector pursed his lips. He was clearly not pleased with my lack of enthusiasm. “Anyway, the time has come for you to do something for me.”

“Like what?” The butterflies in my stomach zipped around at top speed, making me dizzy and nauseous at the same time.

Uncle Hector smiled. It made him look scary. “It’s really a small matter, Rufus, or I wouldn’t ask you to do it. Especially since it’s something you can manage very easily.”

I gulped. “What exactly are we talking about?”

“Ah.” Sparks flew as Uncle Hector rubbed his hands together. “There’s a book of spells missing from my library. I’ve searched high and low for another copy—in bookstores all over the world—but I haven’t been able to find one.

“I don’t know what book you’re talking about.”

“Of course you don’t. Very few witches have seen Incantations Extraordinaires, much less own a copy. It contains spells, both extraordinary and horrific. Every spell is complicated and difficult to master.

“Many years ago I found a copy of Incantations Extraordinaires.” Uncle Hector glowered at me. “The very same day I acquired the book, someone stole it from me.”

“Who?” The word shot out before I could think. I hadn’t meant to ask. I knew the answer even before that horrible smile returned to his face.

“Your grandmother, Lavinia Haven. This was many years ago, before my magical powers had fully developed and I could protect it properly. Interfering witch!”

She took it to stop you from casting horrific spells.

“I suppose so,” Uncle Hector said as if I’d spoken aloud. I’d forgotten to shield my thoughts. “And now, when I’m at the top of my form, I require a wondrous spell, a spell that can only be found in Incantations Extraordinaires.”

I shrugged. “Okay, but you just said the book of spells isn’t in Grandma and Aunt Ruth’s shop.”

Uncle Hector tapped my head. “Think, Rufus. If the book isn’t in their shop, where would it be?

“I don’t know. In their . . .?”

His piercing gaze forced me to finish my sentence. “House.”

“Of course! In your grandmother’s house, which is next door to your house. A house you go in and out of with great frequency.”

“You want me to steal the book?”

Uncle Hector shrugged. “To retrieve what is mine.”

“But—” The butterflies that flew around my stomach when I was nervous or afraid zoomed straight up to my brain. “I can’t! Grandma would never forgive me. Besides, I haven’t the slightest idea where it is.”

I suddenly felt a blinding pain in my head. “I think you’ll do exactly as you’re told—if you don’t want bad things to start happening to people you love.”

I slumped in the corner of the limo as Nero drove me to the corner two blocks from my house. What an idiot I’d been! Uncle Hector was everything Grandma had said and worse! He’d used me—showed me a few spells, took me to see Danielle—so I’d be impressed by it all and get him what he was really after—the book of powerful spells that Grandma had taken from him.

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About Author Marilyn Levinson:

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A former Spanish teacher, Marilyn Levinson writes mysteries, novels of suspense, and books for kids. Marilyn’s middle grade novel, Rufus and Magic Run Amok, was an International Reading Association-Children’s Book Council “Children’s Choice.” A new edition, the first book in a series of four, came out in 2023. Rufus and the Witch’s Drudge, the second book in the Rufus series, was released in 2024. Her YA horror, The Devil’s Pawn, came out in a new edition in January, 2024. Soon to be published are new editions of And Don’t Bring Jeremy, which received six state nominees, and Getting Back to Normal.

 

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The MacAteer Brothers Series By ML Nystrom ~ Spotlight And Giveaway

Posted: May 29, 2025 in Contemporary Romance
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When you get your slice of life’s happiness, take it in both
hands and run with it.

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MacAteer Brothers
Series Box Set

Books 1-5

by ML Nystrom

Genre: Contemporary romance, Romantic suspense, Friends to lovers,
Opposites attract

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This box set contains
five delicious brothers all finding their HEAs.

Follow the lives of five handsome, hard-working brothers,
who connect with five incredible, feisty women and discover what it means to
fall completely. Read how these flawed yet lovable men find true happiness
through heartache, forgiveness, and falling in love.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”Loved this series so happy
all the MacAteer brothers got their happy ever afters”.

 

Books Included In
This Box Set:

Book 1: Run With It

Two people building new lives. Two people with no time or
energy for love. Bev and Connor are determined to stick to their plans, but
life has other ideas—now they just have to run with it.

Book 2: Ready For It

A woman who seems to have it all, a shy construction worker
who prefers to keep in the shadows, and news that will blow their worlds wide
open.

Book 3: Hold It Close

A man recovering from a toxic relationship and slowly
healing. A woman recovering from a divorce and seeking a new life. When their
worlds collide, will Garrett and Bertie finally heal and find their happily
ever after?

Book 4: Risk It All

A woman with a painful past, a player who revels in being a
bachelor, and an unlikely agreement that will turn their worlds upside down.

Book5: Give It To Me

A woman with secret desires, an alpha construction worker
who enjoys his darker cravings, and a chance meeting that will change
everything.

 

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Saying About The MacAteer Brothers Series:

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love with the brothers as I read each of their books.”

★★★★★ “Wonderful, laugh-out-loud
book with all the feels!”

★★★★★ “Powerful stories,
perfectly written.”

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I’ve spent most of my life as a performing musician and band
instrument repair technician, but that doesn’t mean I’m pigeon-holed into one
mold. I’ve been a university professor, belly dancer, craftsperson, soap maker,
singer, rock band artist, jewelry maker, lifeguard, swim coach, and whatever
else I feel like exploring. As one of my students said to me once, “Life’s
too short to ignore the opportunities.” I have no intention of ever
stopping so welcome to my story world. I hope you enjoy it!

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The Web Of Time By Flavia Brunetti ~ Author Interview And Giveaway

Posted: May 28, 2025 in giveaways, Interview, YA Fantasy
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Book Details:

​ THE WEB OF TIME

by Flavia Brunetti

Category:  YA Fiction (Ages 13-17),  298 pages
Genre: Grounded Fantasy
Publisher: Blue House Literary
Release date:  May 2025
Content Rating: G + M: While this is fully G, it does touch on matters including physical abuse and trauma. This is done in a very gentle way, but perhaps worth noting.

Book Description:

Far beneath the ground, a web quietly spins. The threads are keeping time, marking history. What’s done is done. Until now.

Protected by the gods and powering the three Great Portals of Art, Language, and Kindness, The Web of Time rearranges itself as humans change their minds, fall in love, or cause empires to rise and fall. When the Great Portals close from the world, time begins erasing itself, histories start to disappear, Earth falls into chaos, and the gods don’t know how to stop it—until Jack meets Anna.

Anna is a passionate and solitary writer who is protected by her companion, Nafusa of Libya, the cat god. When Jack, a young painter harboring a traumatic past, falls through the Great Portal of Art in Tunis, he stumbles into Anna, and his fate.

Helped and hindered by a rotating cast of deities, the two embark on a journey that connects three ancient cities in different times: Rome, Tunis, and Tripoli. They realize that it is Anna’s gift for healing words and Jack’s natural talent for drawing places as they were that can reinstate the Great Portals and restore the world’s balance, but some of the darker gods who thrive on chaos will stop at nothing to derail their quest. As time tears faster than they can heal it, Anna and Jack must come together in time to save history, and the possibility of a future.

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  1. Do you have another profession besides writing?

I do. I’m also a humanitarian aid worker. Part of why I’ve traveled and lived in different countries over the years is because of that job, and those experiences are absorbed into my writing, sometimes not on purpose!

  1. How do you balance your time as an author with your other work?

Balance is something that I often struggle with, not only dividing my time as an author and with a job, but also ensuring I make time to do other things that nourish me, like reading, or spending time with my friends, or taking a long walk along the Aurelian Walls here in Rome.

What works for me is making lists, because that helps me to get everything out of my head and onto a piece of paper, so I don’t feel I have to keep everything at the forefront of my mind. That list also includes things like, take a break, watch a show, finish reading that chapter, have a lovely dinner. And then I have a new rule about not giving myself a hard time when I can’t get through everything! If there are things I have to get through but that I’ll tend to drag my feet about, like editing, I use the advice I got from a friend some time ago: I just start, promising myself that I’ll do it for ten minutes to start with and that’ll be a win. Most of the time, getting started really is the hardest part, as trite as that sounds, and much more often than not once I’m in the swing of things I’ll keep working through it.

  1. Writers often use a computer or laptop. Have you ever written parts of your book on paper? 

I always have a notebook with me and I grew up scribbling, but these days, if I’m honest, I’ll often jot things down in my notes app on my phone because it’s so much faster. Then, I’ll move it to my laptop to expand on the idea. I’ll always read my last version out loud to myself because I think hearing things helps process differently. In all of this, I miss the paper element, and I think paper itself is the most powerful thing, but I have to admit I often fall into the “it’s so much faster to type” category. I do always keep a notebook still with me and my agenda is a physical one I write in, but I’ve even noticed recently my writing hand gets tired much faster these days because I’m less used to physical writing. So I have a commitment to change this back to writing, at least shorter pieces, more on paper!

  1. What is your next project?

When WOT is out, you’ll find me hard at work on the sequel. The book can stand alone, because as a reader, I tend to love series that intertwine but also wrap up their individual storylines, but the world we’re meeting in this first book isn’t done with me yet, and I hope the readers will feel the same!

I’ll be sharing as I start to work on research for the second book (which, right now, is set to take place in Egypt, in a place we already see in this first book, but that’s all I can say!) You can find me on Substack and Instagram to talk WOT, places and how we define ourselves by them, cultural cross-pollination, and the occasional is-curly-hair-better-than-straight-hair convo.

  1. Do you snack while writing? Favorite snack?

I snack all the time! I’m a big proponent of “a little treat”. I love sweets but have some blood sugar issues so I try to always pair protein with it, so my go-to snack is often a piece of parmigiano and some cookies to much on.

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Meet Author Flavia Brunetti:

Born just outside of Rome, Flavia grew up bouncing back and forth between Italy and California and has lived between a myriad other countries, so her writing often revolves around place and identity and is usually written on a plane where she inevitably apologizes to the person sitting next to her for bumping their elbow. She is the author of the novel All the Way to Italy. Her second novel, The Web of Time, a YA grounded fantasy adventure set in Rome, Tunis, and Tripoli, will be published by Blue House Literary in May 2025.

Today, Flavia continues learning about the world while working for a humanitarian organization and getting lost in her Eternal City, writing flash fiction and non-fiction stories, and connecting with other readers, writers, and adventurers (also the armchair travel variety).

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