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STAY HOME with this BOX SET [NEW RELEASE]

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Hello everyone! How are you? Hope you are staying home, staying strong and staying positive. I know it can be kind of tough, especially for people who are used to leaving their homes at a certain time every day and interacting with a large number of people.

Let’s all help each other by staying home and keeping some physical distance. That doesn’t mean you can’t think of someone or have them in your heart!

NEW RELEASE

I have yet another new release to help you escape the harsh reality we are all facing right now. This is a 4 book set of the Pelican Cove mysteries. Some of you have already read these. But why not read them again?

Even at $9.99, this set is a steal at almost 30% off.

This is the highest I have ever priced anything at release. You are my special peeps so I will let you in on a secret. I really want to encourage you to borrow this via Kindle Unlimited. Why? Because it is FREE via Kindle Unlimited.

Amazon is offering two months free for a KU subscription right now.

If you want to know more about this program, here is the post I wrote about it.

ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET FOR BOOKS – KINDLE UNLIMITED

Some of the other books I have on right now are the SHORT STORY COLLECTION which is a FREE download. I hope you have taken advantage and 1-clicked it.

If you are eagerly awaiting the next Pelican Cove book, don’t forget to preorder the latest.

That’s all from me for now. I am back to writing the next Dolphin Bay book. Hope you all have a happy Easter.

New Release: CRANBERRY SAGE MIRACLE is Live

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Hello and Happy Leap Year. I’m happy to announce the first release of 2020 and indeed this decade.

Cranberry Sage Miracle takes us back to Dolphin Bay and the Butler ladies. This is a holiday themed book which can be enjoyed through the year.

Lots of new stuff is coming your way soon. Until then, I hope you will check out the new book and give it a chance.

CRANBERRY SAGE MIRACLE

Dolphin Bay Philanthropist Strangled in Bed! 

Christmas is around the corner and café owner Anna Butler has big plans for the holiday season. When a beloved local philanthropist is murdered in his sleep, Anna is shocked and sad but decides she is too busy to go sleuthing this time. Then an odious stranger turns up at the café and makes her an offer she cannot ignore. Anna plunges into the investigation against the wishes of her family.

Interviews with the victim’s family reveal they all had an equal opportunity to commit the crime. But none of them appear to have a motive. The situation worsens when the very man she is supposed to vindicate becomes the top suspect of the police. Can she keep up her end of the bargain?
Meanwhile, Anna’s mother is home for the holidays, trying to cope with the big secret Anna kept from her.

Cranberry Sage Miracle is a fast paced holiday themed cozy mystery that can be enjoyed any day of the year. Book 4 in the Dolphin Bay series will compel you to work those grey cells, trying to figure out whodunit. The Christmas cheer will warm your heart and remind you to count your blessings.

If you like cozy mysteries with strong women, friends and family, yummy food and a dash of romance, you will love this book.

Buy your copy now and start reading.

The book is currently on sale at 99c for a limited time.

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.

BIG Paperback SALE

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Hello and Happy New Year to all of you. In case you missed my last email, there’s a new Pelican Cove book out there, set on a cruise ship. Have you checked it out yet?

BIG PAPERBACK SALE

Paperbacks are on sale! The Pelican Cove and Dolphin Bay paperbacks have been heavily discounted for the month of January. You save almost 40%. That’s almost at cost to me.

All paperbacks are now $7.99.

This special paperback price is valid for January 2020. This is a great opportunity to add some of your favorite books to your collection. You can also spread the word among your friends, or tell your local librarian and request they get them for your local library.

Where do you find the paperbacks?

Amazon generally links the ebook and paperback pages for a book together. So you should see a tab for paperback next to the Kindle version. But I am providing all the links below 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

I’m busy working on the next Dolphin Bay book. It might just have a Christmas theme but the mystery will be as mind boggling as ever and can be enjoyed any day of the year.

Looking for a new cozy series this year? I have something coming up for you. Stay tuned!

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!! 🙂

Trick or Treat? FREE Book inside

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Halloween is approaching fast. I have a special treat for you this Halloween.

No, it’s not candy. I am sure you are stocking up on that candy corn by yourself. Or M&Ms or Skittles or whatever your favorite candy is.

It’s a copy of my Halloween based short story – Hazelnuts and Halloween.

This is a cozy story set in Pelican Cove and has been very popular with readers.

The book is free from October 16 to October 20. So grab your copy before it is too late.

Halloween Celebrations End With a Washed Up Corpse

Pelican Cove is celebrating Halloween in style. The annual Halloween party at the Boardwalk Cafe brings out the witches and superheroes in full strength. Old timers share Pelican Cove’s legends of haunted houses and ghost ships. The unidentified body washed up on the beach, however, dampens the mood the very next morning. 

The town hires Jenny to solve the murder. With a town full of people dressed in costumes, Jenny finds it hard to narrow down a suspect. 

If you like clean cozy mysteries and books in the Pelican Cove Cozy Mystery Series, you will love this cozy short story that celebrates the spirit of Halloween. 

If you are new to Pelican Cove, Hazelnuts and Halloween is a great  introduction to the series. If you already love the Pelican Cove cozy mystery series, this is a bite sized installment you can enjoy.

Another Treat –

One of my favorite authors Lee Strauss is holding a big cozy mystery sale. It’s called the Read Your Heart Out Sale and features plenty of 99c mysteries from top cozy authors. This sale is on from October 15 to October 21. I hope you go check it out.

VISIT COZY MYSTERY SALE

That’s it from me for now. Lots of exciting stuff coming up soon. Stay tuned!

Ooops…I forgot! [New Release]

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Hello there! It’s been a while since I posted anything. I have been busy writing the third book in the Dolphin Bay series. It’s being really temperamental!

I hope you got the email announcing the first book, Raspberry Chocolate Murder. I suddenly realized something. I never told you about the release of Book 2, Orange Thyme Death.

Orange Thyme Death went live on August 12 and readers have been loving it. Here is the blurb and cover for your reference. I hope you will go check it out. Just click on the link below to go to the book page.

Raspberry Chocolate Murder and Orange Thyme Death are both available in paperback!

No rest for the wicked so I’m going back to my writing desk. Working on Book 3 (Apple Caramel Mayhem). Also doing some work on the next Pelican Cove book.

Enjoy the crisp, cool fall air until next time, eat lotsa apples 🙂

Body at Bookstore Baffles Dolphin Bay

When a local man is found dead at Bayside Books, Anna Butler becomes implicated in a second murder. Her past connection with the victim raises a red flag the police cannot ignore. The Firecrackers start working to clear Anna of the ridiculous allegations.

Anna’s daughter Cassie isn’t making things easy. Mother and daughter argue over how to deal with the unexpected visitor, Anna choosing trust and emotion over Cassie’s more practical approach. Meanwhile, Mayor Lara, Anna’s nemesis, continues to breathe down her neck, promising dire consequences.

The Butler women are immersed in turmoil as the grand opening of Anna’s café is postponed and her dreams are threatened once again. As the murder investigation takes a bizarre turn, a certain ex-police chief provides the only bright spot in Anna’s life.

Orange Thyme Death is a sensational pageturner that will keep you guessing and leave you amazed at an ending you didn’t see coming.

If you like cozy mysteries with fearless heroines, high drama, beach settings and yummy food, you will love this second book set in Dolphin Bay.

It’s all good!

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Hello everyone! Hope you are all enjoying the summer and reading some nice juicy cozy mystery.

I have plenty of news to share. As you might know, I have been hunkered down working on a new cozy mystery series. It is now ready for release and will be coming your way soon. More on that later.

Let’s talk about what’s happening in Pelican Cove. I am thrilled to see how interested and invested readers have become in Jenny’s life. Thank you so much for all your messages and emails. Many of you firmly side with either Jason or Adam. I say it’s all good.

Pelican Cove is still going strong and Book 10 will be here sometime in the fall. At least that’s the plan. There will be some changes in Jenny’s life. No matter what happens, she will take it in her stride and soldier on.

The Pelican Cove Box Set received tremendous love from you. Thousands of readers are enjoying it now. The price went up to $3.99 this month but it is a steal even at that because you get 50% off. If you are a Kindle Unlimited subscriber, you can of course borrow it for FREE.

So if you haven’t read the Pelican Cove series yet, this is your chance. Go ahead, subscribe to KU, and borrow the box set.

The Box Set is celebrating 50 reviews today. It reached many heights, being a #1 bestselling cozy culinary mystery in several countries since its release. Thank you so much for all the love and appreciation.

About the New Cozy Series

I know you must be eager to learn more about this one. I will be doing a cover reveal soon. Until then, here is what you can expect from it.

— set in a small scenic beach town in Northern California

— featuring bold, fearless heroines

— juicy mystery with twists and turns that will keep you turning pages

— plenty of yummy, delicious food and lotsa cupcakes

— clean content with no graphic scenes or gore

Does that sound like something you want to read? Please do leave a comment below and let me know.

If you read till here, there is a bonus. I am currently accepting some new members in my ARC team or Advanced Reviewer team. These are the people who get first dibs on all my books, read them before or as soon as they are published. If you are interested in joining, please write to me at leenaclover[at]gmail[dot]com. There is some basic criteria for joining but we can sort it out.

Thank you all once again for being here. I really appreciate it.

Counting down to the new series now!

Summer Plans and Thanks :)

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It’s official! Summer is here.

Time to eat out on the patio, go for long walks in the woods, plan that long awaited cruise or trip to the beach, grill in the backyard…the list is endless.

I would love to know what you have been looking forward to doing this summer season. If you are a book lover like me, you already have a long reading list. Keep a place on it for my upcoming new series (wink).

The set continues to top the charts in multiple countries. Many thanks to all those of you who bought or borrowed it. In case you haven’t got it yet, what are you waiting for? The special introductory price will expire soon (although you can always borrow it for free if you are a Kindle Unlimited subscriber.)

It’s the end of the month and that means it is time for the monthly cozy mystery sale. Many of my fellow authors come together each month and discount one of their books for your reading pleasure. Click on the image below to go check it out. You are sure to find some book you like.

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

Heading back to my writing desk now so I can finish that book and get it to you soonest. I wish you a happy, fun filled summer 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!

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!