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Pelican Cove

Got PAPERBACKS?

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Hello there! Have you got your paperbacks yet?

We are firmly in 2020 with January on its last legs. This is the time when new year resolutions begin to drop off and we fall into the drudgery of our regular lives. But if you made a resolution to read more this year, I’m going to help you keep it.

I reduced all my paperbacks by almost 40% and put all of them on sale in January. Surprisingly, you bought less paperbacks this month than you do at full price. So I thought I would remind you gently before the prices go back up next week. You have a few grace days until I actually get down to doing it.

The picture above is me admiring my paperbacks after a hard day. They give me great inspiration to keep writing.

COZY MYSTERY WINTER SALE

I’m always looking around for cozy mystery sales for you. This one features top cozy authors. The books are either 99c or FREE. You will have to click on the book to check the price though.

Sale ends on FEB 2 – so you will have to hurry!

http://stephaniedamore.com/mystery-sale

PAPERBACK LINKS

I am providing all the paperback links again for your ready reference.

Strawberries and Strangers https://www.amazon.com/dp/1791638694

Cupcakes and Celebrities https://www.amazon.com/dp/1791690556

Berries and Birthdays www.amazon.com/dp/1791752853

Sprinkles and Skeletons https://www.amazon.com/dp/1791753272

Waffles and Weekends https://www.amazon.com/dp/1791788289

Muffins and Mobsters https://www.amazon.com/dp/1791788726

Parfaits and Paramours https://www.amazon.com/dp/1791970389

Truffles and Troubadours https://www.amazon.com/dp/1090809824

Sundaes and Sinners https://www.amazon.com/dp/1676966617

Croissants and Cruises https://www.amazon.com/dp/1675785384

Raspberry Chocolate Murder https://www.amazon.com/dp/1087360129

Orange Thyme Death https://www.amazon.com/dp/1686456786

Apple Caramel Mayhem https://www.amazon.com/dp/1698218141

WRITING UPDATE

The next Dolphin Bay book, Book 4, is almost ready to go to my editor. I am hoping to release it by the middle of next month. This is a Christmas themed book. I am not sure how many of you will want to read it in Feb. But it is the right time for Christmas in Dolphin Bay. The book got delayed because I got sick in November and December.

Next on the calendar is new covers for my Meera Patel series. I may also lightly edit it or give it a onceover. This will take time and delay the next Dolphin Bay book so I’m in two minds. This series is heavy on diversity and food! Some of the readers felt there was too much food. More about it soon.

That’s all for now. Hope you have a great weekend and have something great planned for February.

Welcome 2020 (New Book Inside)

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Hello there!

Wish you a Happy New Year. Hope this year brings you peace and good health. It’s the dawn of a new decade and I eagerly await what lies ahead.

Mystery fans got some sad news this week with the demise of M. C. Beaton. She’s one of my favorite authors and truly an inspiration. May she rest in peace. I have no doubt she will continue to entertain readers forever.

NEW RELEASE ALERT

Big News! I have a new release.

The book went live on December 10 and many of you have already enjoyed reading it. But I know it must have been hard to find time to read amidst all the holiday frenzy. So I waited to tell you about it.

Pelican Cove fans will be happy to reunite with Jenny and the Magnolias.

MURDER AND MAYHEM ON THE HIGH SEAS

Jenny and her friends embark on the trip of their lifetime, a nine day Caribbean cruise aboard the Glamour of the Seas. It’s Betty Sue’s 86th birthday and the girls are determined to enjoy everything the ship has to offer, starting with the Sail Away party. But stormy seas lie ahead!

When a high stakes poker game turns deadly, Betty Sue is detained as a suspect. A cold blooded killer lurks in the shadows under the warm tropical sun. Jenny steps up to investigate, aided by her trusted sidekicks. Can she apply her sleuthing skills to this alien environment and clear Betty Sue of blame?

Jenny wades through the ship’s underbelly, uncovering a web of lies and secrets as she tries to catch the elusive murderer. Wooed by admirers old and new, she must make peace with her past in order to be happy in her personal life.

If you like cruise ship adventures and fast paced mysteries with a dash of romance, you will love this cozy cruise ship mystery from the Pelican Cove series.

Join Jenny and the Magnolias this Christmas season for a nonstop, action packed adventure on the high seas. There’s plenty of delicious food and drink to keep you busy, along with quirky characters and red herrings.

COMING SOON

I am eager to know how you like this new book, especially the cruise ship setting. Would you like to read more such books? Please leave a comment, a review or let me know by email. I might just create a new cruising series ;).

Paperbacks are going on SALE soon. This will be exclusive for January only. This is a great opportunity to add your favorite books to your permanent library. So stay tuned for more.

Have a great day, year, decade ahead!! 🙂

Happy Mother’s Day!

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Mother’s Day is almost here and I already have plans for it. What are you doing this Sunday?

Lee Strauss, one of my favorite authors, has put together a special sale of cozies for Mother’s Day. Many good books are being offered for FREE in this sale, not the least of which is a box set of the first three Ginger Gold Mysteries (I Love those!).

So click the link below and head over. You are sure to find something you like.
https://www.leestraussbooks.com/mothersday/

In other news, the continues to be a top international bestseller. Readers are just loving it. If you haven’t read the Pelican Cove Cozy Mystery Series yet, this is a great way to get started. You can either save 80% and buy it outright or just check it out for free via Kindle Unlimited.

Book 9 is currently being offered at a special price of 99c. Some of you have written in about the latest happenings in Jenny’s life. Thank you so much for your feedback. I really appreciate that you are taking the time to let me know what you think.

The new series is progressing steadily. You might be happy to know it is set in another beach town. I will let you know a few more tidbits as we get close to the finish line.

Pelican Cove Cookbook

Some of you have asked about it. It’s on the list. I’m just not sure when though. Most of the recipes are in my head.

Would you be willing to test them for the book? Your name will (if you want) appear in the book as a recipe tester or taster. I can put up a form on the website where people who are interested can sign up. What do you think about it? Please leave a comment and let me know, or write to me directly.

Back to my writing desk. Here’s a big shout out to all mothers. What would we do without them?

Happy Mother’s Day!

New Release: Sundaes and Sinners is LIVE :)

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Hello there! Hope you are having a great Sunday!

I am happy to announce that Sundaes and Sinners, Book 9 of the Pelican Cove Cozy Mystery Series is now LIVE on Amazon. Yay! 🙂 The book has already scaled the charts and is in the top 1000 books in the Amazon store.

If you are a Kindle Unlimited subscriber, you can borrow or check it out immediately.

Here is a brief blurb about the book.

Sundaes and Sinners

Murder Suspected in Homecoming Queen’s Fatal Accident

Isabella Worthington, a teen millionaire heiress, is a popular figure in Pelican Cove. Her sudden death shocks the town and plunges Jenny and the Magnolias in grief.

The open-and-shut case turns into a murder investigation when a witness comes forward and asks Jenny to investigate foul play. Determined to seek justice for her newest friend, Jenny sets on a mission to find out why someone would want to kill the generous and much loved girl.

As secrets tumble out of the shadows, Jenny realizes that the victim was surrounded by sinners. Who among them could have gone far enough to kill her? Faced with multiple suspects and baffled by several false leads, Jenny has a tough task ahead of her.

Meanwhile, the town of Pelican Cove is getting ready for the spring festival as Jenny tries to rebuild her life.

If you like clean cozy mysteries with plenty of red herrings, yummy food and strong women, you will like this latest installment in the Pelican Cove Cozy Mystery Series.

Buy now and start reading this fast paced mystery.

Until next time, Happy Reading!

Work on the new series is progressing at a steady pace. I should have some more news on it soon.

Have you saved 80%?

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Hello everyone!

Just a brief update from me today. I am pleased to tell you that the Pelican Cove Cozy Mystery Box Set seems very popular with readers. At 99 cents for the first four books in the series, it is available at over 80% discount. This is a great opportunity for those of you who want to get started with the series.

The price will go up to $3.99 pretty soon. If you are a Kindle Unlimited subscriber, you will be able to check out all four books as one and read it at your leisure. But readers are loving the deal so much that most are choosing to keep it with them forever rather than borrow it. It’s a keeper!

I couldn’t be more surprised by the reception this book received. It is a bestseller in countries other than the US. It has also been sporting an orange ‘Bestseller’ tags for the last 12 days in a row. This tag is assigned every hour so keeping it for so long is big. It may not matter in the scheme of things, but these are the small things that motivate us authors. So thank you very much for giving me some proud moments. It wouldn’t have been possible without you.

Giveaway Results

The winer of the ‘Win a Paperback’ giveaway is Teresa Williams!

Give her a big round of applause. She gets a copy of Strawberries and Strangers.

Get ready for the next giveaway – it’s coming your way soon.

Book Update

Sundaes and Sinners, the next book in the Pelican Cove Cozy Mystery Series is now on preorder. It goes live on April 27. Get your copy now so that you will be one of the first to read it as soon as it is released.

Hundreds have already booked their copy. Why should you be left behind?

Work on the new series is progressing at a rapid pace. I know the name of the series now and where it is set. I also know who the main characters are. I will be releasing small bits of information about them over the course of the next month or two.

Wrapping up –

My author friends have come together to bring you the Mega Cozy Mystery Sale. Click on the banner below to see the bunch of 20+ books that are reduced to 99cents for this week.

There is also a Kindle Fire to be won!

http://www.fairfieldpublishing.com/cozy-mystery-sale-apr-2019/
cozy mystery sale

Be sure to click on the image – it will lead you to a fresh load of books every month.

That’s it from me for now. Hope you all have a wonderful week ahead.

New Release: Pelican Cove Box Set

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Hello everyone!

I have a big SURPRISE! As you must have guessed from the title of this post, I just released the first ever Pelican Cove Cozy Mystery Box set. This anthology contains Book 1 to 4 and is currently being offered at over 80% discount. That spells big savings for you, the reader.

Many of you must have already read the first four books, but in case you missed any of them, this is a great opportunity to catch up. You can pick up all four books at just 99c for a limited time. A great way to get started on the series and binge read.

Pelican Cove Cozy Mystery Series Box Set: Books 1-4 in the Pelican Cove Cozy Mysteries

‘This is truly the Best Cozy Series around!’
This cozy mystery anthology brings you FOUR fast paced murder mysteries with twists and turns and plenty of suspects and red herrings. Every book in this set has been a bestseller and has entertained thousands of readers. 

If you like reading about strong women, small town life, friendships that endure and yummy food with a side of murder, you will love the Pelican Cove Cozy Mystery series.

Dumped by her cheating husband, 44 year old Jenny King arrives in the remote island town of Pelican Cove. At her aunt’s urging, Jenny starts working at the Boardwalk Cafe, slowly rebuilding her life. Her delicious cakes and muffins make the town famous, drawing tourists from far and wide.

Jenny will form lifelong friendships with the local women. And she might even dare to love again.

Buy or borrow with Kindle Unlimited now and start reading.

If you love the Pelican Cove series and have already read any of these books, I request you to leave a brief review at the above link. It can just be a simple line or two or just a few words. Reviews help others discover my books and make a big difference to me. If you have read only one or two of these books, it will be okay to just reference them.

Giveaway Results

Do you want to win a free paperback of Strawberries and Strangers? This is your last chance. Head over to my blog post for the giveaway and leave a comment to enter.

I will be announcing the giveaway results very soon in a week or so. I have kept the giveaway open for a long time so that more people can participate.

Other new releases

I have come upon a couple of interesting new releases from fellow authors. The Pineapple Port series has grabbed my attention because of the quirky covers and the name (big pineapple fan here). Check out Pineapple Jail Bird, the latest of the series.

I grew up reading Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys books. I feel so nostalgic about those summer vacations spent devouring a book a day, swapping books with friends and rushing to the library to get a fresh load of books.

Dianne Harman has come up with a new YA series inspired by Nancy Drew. I can’t wait to read it myself.

Book EIGHT of the hilarious Pineapple Port mystery series from Wall Street Journal and USA TODAY Best-Selling author Amy Vansant has Charlotte awaking to find Mariska and Bob gone, kidnapped from their home. Their disappearance is a message from a familiar killer: Help me or your friends will disappear.

To save her loved ones, Charlotte must find a way to clear her boyfriend’s crazy ex of a killing. It may be the only crime the woman didn’t commit…but things don’t get any easier when someone mistakes Charlotte as a traitor and sends a madman with a distinctive “tattoo” and unusual gang of deadly pets to stop her. 

Fans of comedic mysteries like The Thin Man, Moonlighting, Monk and Elementary will fall in love with the charming, funny and thrilling world of Pineapple Port!

Family secrets. A murdered mother. An estranged aunt. A diary. A vandalized high school.

Holly knows nothing about her biological family living in Missouri. When her aunt invites her to stay with them for two weeks after her mother’s murder, she has mixed feeling but decides to accept the invitation.

Once she’s there, she’s determined to find out why her mother chose to live alone and at a distance from her family. What happened, and why won’t her aunt talk about it? Does the diary she finds hold the key?

And who’s been vandalizing the high school? Her cousin’s friend has been accused, but is she guilty? Holly has to use her skills solving mysteries both at the high school and in her family.  
If you loved Nancy Drew, you don’t want to miss the debut novel in the Holly Lewis series by two-time USA Today Bestselling Author, Dianne Harman.

Back to my writing desk … hope you have a great weekend!

COVER REVEAL: Sundaes and Sinners – Book 9 Pelican Cove

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Sundaes and Sinners! That’s the 9th book in your favorite Pelican Cove Cozy Mystery series.

Many of you have been waiting patiently for this one. I am touched by all the interest the book generated. So this is much more than a cover reveal!

The book is currently on PREORDER on Amazon and gotes live on April 27. This means you can book your copy right now and start reading as soon as the book goes live.

Here is the cover and a brief description. Don’t miss the preorder link at the bottom in case you wanted to check this out on Amazon :).

Sundaes and Sinners

Murder Suspected in Homecoming Queen’s Fatal Accident

Isabella Worthington, a teen millionaire heiress, is a popular figure in Pelican Cove. Her sudden death shocks the town and plunges Jenny and the Magnolias in grief.

The open-and-shut case turns into a murder investigation when a witness comes forward and asks Jenny to investigate foul play. Determined to seek justice for her newest friend, Jenny sets on a mission to find out why someone would want to kill the generous and much loved girl.

As secrets tumble out of the shadows, Jenny realizes that the victim was surrounded by sinners. Who among them could have gone far enough to kill her? Faced with multiple suspects and baffled by several false leads, Jenny has a tough task ahead of her.

Meanwhile, the town of Pelican Cove is getting ready for the spring festival as Jenny tries to rebuild her life.

If you like clean cozy mysteries with plenty of red herrings, yummy food and strong women, you will like this latest installment in the Pelican Cove Cozy Mystery Series.

Buy now and start reading this fast paced mystery.

That’s it from me for now. Have a great week ahead! 🙂

Pelican Cove Book 9 coming soon!

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Hello everyone! Hope you are all doing well.

the eighth book in the Pelican Cove Cozy Mystery series ended unexpectedly. Many of you wondered if the series had ended. I have been flooded with emails and messages asking me if and when the next book is coming. I know only a small percentage of people actually write in (thank you for doing that). I am sure plenty of you who haven’t written in must be wondering the same. So I thought I would write a brief note to put all your concerns to rest.

Book 9 is coming, and coming soon. You can expect a cover reveal in a week or two. I am planning to put this book on preorder. It will be released around the end of April or in early May. This will be the first time I do a preorder for the series.

The paperback giveaway is still on. I will keep it going for another week or ten days. All you have to do to enter is talk to a friend or family member about my books and leave a comment saying you did so. That’s it! You stand to win a paperback copy of Strawberries and Strangers.

In other news, the Truffles and Troubadours paperback should be up soon.

Work on the new series is progressing at a steady pace. But it’s too early to tell you anything more about it.

With the Pelican Cove series, we have found that many people are either for Adam or against Adam. Some people are also against Jason. So which camp are you in? Adam or Jason? Or neither? Or you don’t care?

Please leave a comment below and let me know.

Until next time then!

New Release: TRUFFLES AND TROUBADOURS is now Live! :)

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Hello everyone! I am so pleased to announce that the much awaited 8th book in the Pelican Cove Cozy Mystery Series is now Live. Early readers are calling it a great addition to the series.

Many of you loved the cover. Now here’s what’s inside the cover.

Truffles and Troubadours: A Cozy Murder Mystery – Book 8

Truffles and Troubadors Cover

Troubadour Turf Wars Escalate to Murder!

Summer in Pelican Cove brings a horde of tourists along with a couple of traveling musicians. The rivalry between the troubadours turns deadly when one of them is found strangled to death.

When Jenny puts on her sleuthing cap against Adam’s wishes, she is determined to prove that the police have the wrong man. She must dig deeper into the victim’s past to search for a motive and identify possible suspects to solve the mystery.
Pelican Cove is electing a new mayor after fifty years and the overzealous candidates have opposite agendas that polarize the town.

Meanwhile, Jenny’s big day is just around the corner and the Magnolias are excited about planning the perfect wedding for her. Jenny tries to tackle the various demands on her time while trying to solve the mystery of the young troubadour’s murder.

If you like fast paced cozy mysteries that keep you guessing, strong heroines and yummy food that makes your mouth water, you will love reading Truffles and Troubadours.

Buy now and start reading Jenny’s eighth adventure in Pelican Cove.

I am so eager to find out what you think of this new book. So head over to Amazon and check it out. Sneak Peek is coming up soon.

COVER REVEAL: Truffles and Troubadours – Book 8 Pelican Cove

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Truffles and Troubadours! That’s the 8th book in your favorite Pelican Cove Cozy Mystery series.

Many of you have been waiting patiently for this one. The book was delayed a bit due to the holidays and other life related things that manage to disrupt schedules. But it is finally ready to be sent on to Amazon. Expect a release in the next day or two. I will keep you posted, of course.

Watch this space by signing up for my newsletter or follow me on Facebook at https://facebook.com/leenaclovercozymysterybooks to be the first to know when the book goes live.

Here is the cover! Or the #CoverReveal 🙂 Ta da!

Truffles and Troubadors Cover

Blurb and sneak peek are coming soon. I hope you have a great week ahead!

SNEAK PEEK: Parfaits and Paramours and Cozy Mystery Sale

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Have you read Parfaits and Paramours yet? Readers are loving it. It’s full of twists and turns that will keep you guessing. Here is a sample excerpt from the book. I hope you enjoy it.

And oh yes, there’s a cozy mystery sale going on where a bunch of authors have come together to bring you 99c cozies. Go check it out and grab a few for the long weekend.

http://www.cozymysterydeals.com/2018/11/late-november-cozy-mystery-sale.html

I hope you have a great Thanksgiving week ahead. Happy Thanksgiving!

Pafaits and Paramours Sneak Peek

Jenny King maneuvered her van around a steep curve and climbed over a small hill. She was still in awe of this exclusive part of Pelican Cove. The island’s wealthy residents had their estates in this part of town. Sprawling mansions, extensive grounds and private beaches were the norm here. So were sparkling swimming pools and an army of domestic staff.

“Can you turn the heat on, please?” Jenny’s friend Heather Morse asked with a shiver.

Spring had come early to Pelican Cove, bringing warmer days. Flowers were beginning to bloom along Main Street, promising a riot of color in the coming weeks. But the temperature dropped as the sun crept closer to the horizon. A large mosaic of pinks and mauves was scattered across the March sky, heralding sunset.

Jenny fiddled with the temperature knob and muttered an oath. The van was a relic, rarely used unless Jenny had any deliveries or catering jobs. Jenny didn’t remember the last time she had paid for a full tank of gas for the rundown vehicle.

“We’re almost there, Heather,” she said in a chiding tone. “I told you to wear a warm sweater.”

“Why don’t you fix the heat?” Heather asked with a pout. “At least get an estimate from the auto shop.”

“I did that,” Jenny sighed. “I need to replace the thermostat. It’s going to cost more than this pile of junk is worth.”

The two friends bickered as the sky darkened and the sun set on the horizon.

“Give it a rest, Heather,” Jenny pleaded. “I need to catch my breath before Ada Newbury launches her list of complaints.”

Ada Newbury was one of the richest women in Pelican Cove. The Newburys belonged to an elite class of the island’s population, the Pioneers. Their ancestors had come to the island hundreds of years ago and had been one of the first settlers. People still murmured about how the Newburys had become rich overnight, thanks to sunken treasure. But no one could deny that the Newburys were now rich as Croesus.

“She won’t,” Heather dismissed. “She loves your food. Why do you think she’s paying double to have you cater this party?”

Jenny’s face broke into a smile. Her life had taken an unexpected turn. She couldn’t believe people from far and wide came to Pelican Cove to visit her café and gorge on her delicious food.

Jenny King had been a suburban soccer mom for most of her life. One day, her husband of twenty years had come home with devastating news. He was going out with a much younger girl who was now in the family way. He asked Jenny to clear out.

Jenny had sought shelter on the remote island of Pelican Cove. Her aunt, Star, had welcomed her warmly and opened her house and heart to Jenny. After letting her mope and sulk for a few weeks, Star had cajoled Jenny into starting work at her friend Petunia’s café. The rest, as they said, was history.

Jenny had started working her magic in the kitchen and now the whole town of Pelican Cove was singing her praises. People lined up to taste her food. Jenny didn’t disappoint, coming up with delicious new recipes every few days, using the area’s abundant local produce and fresh seafood.

She had built a new life for herself on the island. She had made lasting friendships and found something she had never imagined she would have in her life again. Jenny King was in love.

Instead of settling into the mid forties’ drudgery she thought was her lot in life, Jenny was writing a new chapter in her life.

“Do you think we have enough food?” Jenny asked Heather worriedly.

Ada Newbury had been too busy to go over the menu with Jenny. She had just wanted it to be fresh and modern. Jenny wondered what that meant. She just hoped the dishes she had come up with would pass muster with the old harridan.

“Everyone’s going to be licking their fingers, Jenny,” Heather said loyally. “Just wait and see.”

Jenny pulled up outside a set of massive iron gates. A security guard came out of a small cabin and waved at them.

“Are you from the Boardwalk Café?” he asked. “You are late.”

He spoke curtly into his phone and the gates swung open.

“It’s two minutes past six,” Jenny cursed. “Plenty of time to set up.”

Ada Newbury was throwing a party for her grandson. He was recently engaged to a girl from the city. Their impending nuptials were the talk of the town. No expense was being spared and the locals were vying for an invitation to the country club extravaganza the wedding promised to be. Ada had arranged the party in lieu of a wedding shower. She called it a meet and greet for both sides of the family.

Jenny drove her van to the back of the house. A marquee had been set up on the lawn and linen covered tables stood ready for the food. A life sized ice sculpture depicting an embracing couple graced the centre of the lawn. Fairy lights were woven through the trees and large paper lanterns swayed in the breeze.

“This place looks beautiful,” Jenny gushed.

“Ada hired a party planner from the city,” Heather supplied. “The planner works with a city based caterer but Ada stuck to her guns. She wanted your food for this party.”

A tall, slim woman stepped out on the porch before Jenny had a chance to reply.

“You’re late,” she complained. “I hope you got everything?”

Loving Parfaits and Paramours? It’s on sale for a limited time. You can go grab it here.

COVER REVEAL: Parfaits and Paramours – Book 7 Pelican Cove

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Parfaits and Paramours! That’s the 7th book in the Pelican Cove Cozy Mystery Series. The one you have all been eagerly waiting for.

Many of you have posted on Facebook and written to me asking about the latest update around the next book. It’s coming soon. Today, I have a cover reveal for you. You can drool on it for a few days until the book is released.

I hope you enjoy this cover. Parfaits and Paramours is coming your way soon. Promise!

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Without further delay, here is the cover!! Ta da!

Blurb and Sneak Peek are coming soon. Can you guess what this book is about? 🙂

Have a great week ahead!