Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Christmas Hideaway by Wendy Davy

Christmas Hideaway by Wendy Davy


A person wears a blue hoodie and holds a knife behind their back while standing in front of a house.


If you are looking for a quick, fun, romantic, and suspenseful read, try Christmas Hideaway. If you enjoy witty banter between male and female protagonists (think Castle or Moonlighting), you should enjoy this story. (Hint: I'm a huge fan of witty banter myself). 

Mandi struggles between her own fear and doing what is right, something with which I think all readers can relate. While suspenseful, Christmas Hideaway had a fun, playful mood at times as well. As with all the Christmas Extravaganza titles I've read thus far this year, the story contained a short devotional moment at the end.

Blurb:

Material witness Mandi Foster is running. And for good reason—if she testifies her family will pay the ultimate price. With no choice but to hide until the trial is over, she finds an isolated cabin to ride out Christmas alone—except she isn't alone.

A mysterious stranger follows her through a treacherous winter storm into the Blue Ridge Mountains, and then saves her from a potentially fatal accident. But as coincidences pile up, Mandi suspects her handsome rescuer is harboring dangerous secrets.

Security Specialist Rylan Copeland is hunting. And for good reason—he has witnessed murderers walk away unpunished. He isn't about to let that happen again—not when he can do something to stop it. But as he catches up to Mandi, danger comes in ways he hadn't anticipated.

Will he convince her to testify in time? Or will another killer get away with murder?

Author Bio:

Wendy Davy is an award-winning inspirational romance writer who enjoys outdoor activities and small-town charm. As you read her books, you will visit special places close to her heart. No matter where her characters come from or where they take you, it will always be an exciting journey, page after page. Ms. Davy enjoys traveling and searching for new places to include in her stories.

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Monday, December 20, 2021

Blue Christmas by Clare Revell

Blue Christmas by Clare Revell 

A man and woman are shown at the top in the foreground. Boats containing lights are shown in a marina in the background. Cornwall at the Holidays. Beautiful. Festive. Deadly. When four are found dead, all tidings of comfort and joy seem far away.



        If you enjoy mystery, suspense, and romance, try Blue Christmas by Clare Revell. Most of the stories I read are set in America, so it was refreshing to read a story set in a different locale. As a writer and reader, I enjoy learning about different cultures. 

        Clare's settings are very descriptive. As I read, I felt as if transported to the UK. Also, I appreciate the character of the protagonist--the way he treated his female coworkers. The mystery of the missing girls will keep readers guessing until the end. Also, readers will enjoy the romance between Jenica and Aidan. 


           Blurb:

St. Morien, Cornwall. Beautiful. Peaceful.

Deadly.

Detective Inspector Aidan Urquhart has a mystery on his hands. Three young women  reported missing back in the summer have been found dead; all still wearing the clothes in which they vanished; all frozen solid on the cold shore.

When Jenica Zimmerman realises her sister is missing, she heads to the Cornish coast where the police have few clues. The DI leading the case warns her not to take chances, to go home and leave the case to his team. Determined to stay, Jenica takes a room at a local inn and attempts to find her sister herself.

With Christmas fast approaching, all she wants is a happy ending. But when a fourth body is discovered, all tidings of comfort and joy seem far away.

Author Bio:

Clare is a British author. She lives in a small town just outside Reading, England with her husband, whom she married in 1992, two of their three grown children, unfriendly mini-panther, aka Tilly the cat and newest member Ty the dog. Clare is half English and half Welsh, which makes watching rugby interesting at times as it doesn’t matter who wins.

        Writing from an early childhood and encouraged by her teachers, she graduated from rewriting fairy stories through fan fiction to using her own original characters and enjoys writing an eclectic mix of romance, crime fiction and children's stories. When she's not writing, she can be found reading, crocheting or doing the many piles of laundry the occupants of her house manage to make.

        Her books are based in the UK, with a couple of exceptions, thus, although the spelling may be American in some of them, the books contain British language and terminology and the more recent ones are written in UK English. 

        The first draft of every novel is hand written.

        She has been a Christian for more than half her life. She goes to Carey Baptist where she is one of four registrars. 

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Thursday, December 2, 2021

Contemporary Tales Giveaway: Heroism, Adventure, and Romance

I’m giving away a CD that contains thirteen Pelican Book Group stories, including my suspense novel, Dog Tags. The CD contains three electronic formats of each story so you can enjoy the books on almost any device. *The giveaway is open to U.S. and Canadian residents only.


Three people shown on the cover, shown from the torso down (from right to left): a woman wearing a blue sweater over a gray dress and holding a purple book; a man wearing a denim shirt and olive green pants and holding a yellow book; and a man wearing a plaid shirt and jeans.  Text is as follows: Contemporary Tales: Modern Stories of Heroism, Adventure, and Love


To enter the giveaway, leave a comment on this blog post by December 16, 2021 and include your email address. You may spell it out: yournameatgmaildotcom. On December 17, 2021, I will choose a winner randomly and then announce the winner.

·         A Texas Christmas Mystery—Anne Greene

·         After the Fire—Clare Revell

·         Christmas Ivy—Judy Ducharme

·         Clear as Ice—Penelope Marzec

·         Dog Tags—Heidi Glick

·         From Scratch—C.E. Hilbert

·         Girls of Summer—C.E. Hilbert

·         Island Charm—Audrey Wick

·         Just One Kiss—Wendy Davy

·         Rose in the Desert—K.M. Daughters

·         Rose of the Adriatic—K.M. Daughters

·         Someone to Trust—Lesa Henderson

·         The Inheritance—Pamela S. Thibodeaux