Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Murder on the Page (A Literary Dining Mystery) by Daryl Wood Gerber Review and Giveaway

Murder on the Page (A Literary Dining Mystery) by Daryl Wood Gerber

About Murder on the Page

Murder on the Page (A Literary Dining Mystery)

Cozy Mystery 1st in Series 

Setting - North Carolina

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kensington Cozies 

(October 22, 2024)

Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 336 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1496748174 

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1496748171 

Kindle ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CTDKHJ4G 

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Featuring twin hooks that cozy readers can’t get enough of—classic books and delicious food—this new series from the Agatha Award-winning, nationally bestselling author of several much loved series, including the Fairy Garden Mysteries and the French Bistro Mysteries, is a delicious treat for mystery lovers, especially fans of Ellery Adams, Krista Davis, and Lauren Elliott.

It’s a truth universally acknowledged that a genuinely top-notch party must be in want of a theme. Allie Catt, caterer and personal chef in the beautiful mountain community of Asheville, North Carolina, has devised a winning formula by using her clients’ favorite books as inspiration. Her first themed event is based on Pride and Prejudice (Allie’s cat, Darcy, approves), and it’s so popular that soon she has grand ideas for future parties based on Rebecca, The Great Gatsby, Babette’s Feast and more.

Business is booming, and a rival catering company is fuming. But there’s a sting in the tale when the aunt of one of Allie’s clients and best friends, Tegan, is murdered. Tegan is the victim’s sole heir, and quickly becomes the main suspect. Allie has no doubts about her friend’s innocence, but how to prove it?

Once again, her love of literature comes to the rescue, and with some guidance from her favorite fictional detectives, including Hercule Poirot and Sherlock Holmes, Allie sifts through the clues.

With a little luck—and the kind of pluck that would make Elizabeth Bennett proud—she may be able to stop a killer from serving up a second course of murder . . .


My Review: 

I really enjoyed this story, It was a great mystery that kept me guessing. Even as I thought I knew who it was, I thought it could not be. I loved that each chapter opened with a quote. This book had a lot to do with Pride and Prejudice. I wish that all the quotes were from that book. However, the quotes made me smile and reminded me of the Bennets! I also really liked that Allie is a caterer and there is a whole other subplot about her job. There were definitely fun characters to like, and one particular character to hate, The author had a lot of fun with names, like Allie Cat, passwords like prejudice, and plenty of other Pride and Prejudice Easter Eggs. There is even a friendly, and very helpful, cat, with a great name! I loved how the victim spoke from beyond the grave and showed her loved ones how much she cared about them. The banter between the main characters was also fun to read. I am giving this book a 4/5. I was given a copy to review, however all opinions are my own.  

About Daryl Wood Gerber

Daryl Wood Gerber is the Agatha Award-winning and nationally bestselling author of the Literary Dining Mysteries, the Fairy Garden Mysteries and the Cookbook Nook Mysteries. As Avery Aames, she penned the popular Cheese Shop Mysteries. In addition, Daryl writes suspense including the well-received The Son’s Secret, Girl on the Run, and the popular Aspen Adams suspense novels. Recently Daryl, who loves a challenge, published a Christmas romance, Hope for the Holidays. Fun Tidbit: as an actress, Daryl appeared in “Murder, She Wrote.” She loves to cook, garden, read, and walk her frisky Goldendoodle. Also she has been known to jump out of a perfectly good airplane. You can learn more on her website: httsp://darylwoodgerber.com

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THE NIGHTMAN'S ODYSSEY by Tony-Paul de Vissage Excerpt & Giveaway

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the THE NIGHTMAN'S ODYSSEY by Tony-Paul de Vissage Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

 

About The Book:

Title: THE NIGHTMAN'S ODYSSEY

Author: Tony-Paul de Vissage

Pub. Date: December 19, 2023

Publisher: Epic Publishing

Formats: Paperback, eBook

Pages: 397

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“He wanted to continue his existence . . . to be with his Antoinette . . . to live and love with her . . .”

Sacrifice. Love. Loyalty. Damien is willing to sacrifice anything to save his love, Antoinette. He makes a deal with the undead, and while he gains immortality, he is rejected by Antoinette. He swears off humans and dives into the adventure of the New World. Damien is at a crossroads, he wants to write off humanity, but that was all before he met…her. She makes him want to love again, to belong. Damien must decide, will he risk it all again?

“Perhaps it’s true we have to suffer to deserve what we receive.”

“In that moment, I understood why my search was never successful. I had been looking for love in the wrong places.”

 

Excerpt:

 

About Tony-Paul de Vissage:

A Southerner of French Huguenot extraction, one of Tony-Paul de Vissage's first movie memory is of being six years old, viewing the old Universal horror flick, Dracula's Daughter on television, and being scared sleepless. That may explain his lifelong interest in vampires and why he's now paying back his too-permissive parents by writing about those who walk the night.

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Kiss of Blood and Sin by M Guida Recipe & Giveaway



Dark Cherry Blood Pastries

These Dark Cherry Blood Pastries are perfect for Halloween, combining the tart sweetness of dark cherries with a buttery, flaky pastry. The rich red color of the cherry filling gives a fun and eerie twist, making them a delightful treat for humans at your Halloween gathering. Enjoy the hauntingly delicious flavors as you celebrate the spooky season!


Ingredients:

• Pastry Dough:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup ice-cold water

• Filling:

 2 cups fresh or frozen dark cherries, pitted
 1/4 cup granulated sugar
 2 tablespoons cornstarch
 1 tablespoon lemon juice
 1/4 teaspoon almond extract

• Topping:

1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar (for sprinkling)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Pastry Dough:

-In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
-Add the chilled butter cubes and use a pastry cutter or your hands to mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
-Gradually add the ice-cold water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough comes together.
-Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

2. Prepare the Cherry Filling:

-In a medium saucepan, combine the cherries, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice, and almond extract.
-Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens and the cherries release their juices (about 5-7 minutes).
-Remove from heat and let the filling cool completely.

3. Assemble the Pastries:

-Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
-On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8-inch thickness.
-Use a round cookie cutter or a glass to cut out circles from the dough.
-Place a small spoonful of the cherry filling in the center of each dough circle.
-Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and press the edges together with a fork to seal.

4. Bake the Pastries:

-Place the pastries on the prepared baking sheet.
-Brush the tops with the beaten egg and sprinkle with a little granulated sugar.
-Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastries are golden brown.

5. Serve and Enjoy:


-Allow the pastries to cool slightly before serving.
-For an extra spooky touch, drizzle with a bit of red icing or syrup to resemble dripping blood.



Kiss of Blood and Sin
M Guida

Genre: Dark Paranormal Romance

Publisher: Buffalo Mountain Press 
Date of Publication: September 25, 2024
Number of pages: 300
Word Count: 80,776
Cover Artist: Jacqueline Sweet

Book Description: 

I never wanted to be a mafia princess. But I wasn't given that choice when my brother turned me. 

Now he's the mafia king and his enemies want me dead. His magical mirrors shows my impending murder without revealing the assassin. It could be anyone, and I trust no one. Until I meet Dimitri Dragan. 

My brother would never agree for me to claim a born vampire with a sketchy past. But I'll fight to make him mine. I didn't have a choice in becoming a vampire, but I have a choice in who I love.


About the Author:

M Guida has always loved fantasy and romance, especially dragons. Growing up, she devoured fantasy books and all kinds of young adult books. And then she found romance and a whole new world opened up to her.

Now as an adult, she fell in love with academy romance and has blended all of her past loves into one compelling series. Dragons, vampires, elves, demons, and wolves all live in her world.

When she's not writing, she lives in the colorful Rocky Mountains with her fur baby, Raven, and enjoys taking her for walks.

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You can also join her private Facebook page–M Guida's Legacy Academy. You'll become a Legacy and find out about your special power and maybe even find some romance!

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Monday, October 14, 2024

ARMORED HOURS by Stephanie Hansen

Stephanie Hansen’s ARMORED HOURS is out now! Check out the historical-inspired romantasy and be sure to grab your copy today!

Title: ARMORED HOURS

Author: Stephanie Hansen

Genre: Historical Romance

About Armored Hours:

Cable Girls meets Peaky Blinders meets Titanic   The girls had forged a bond together like iron that could not be broken. Claudia, Kiersten, Lina, and Florian were on the brink of making history with their powerful feminist movement, but then they suddenly disappeared without a trace.   Alexander was a desperate bootlegger who was willing to risk it all to search for them. Not only were they in cahoots with him to help smuggle feminist contraband and forbidden booze, but Claudia had also unknowingly captivated his heart. He vowed to find them at any cost, but little did he know that their disappearance was part of a much bigger and sinister plot from the upper echelons of society.   Set in 1920s Paris of the Plains, Armored Hours is a thrilling tale of love and mystery interwoven with hints of magical realism.

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About the Author:

Stephanie Hansen is a PenCraft and Global Book Award Winning Author as well as an Imadjinn finalist. Her debut novella series, Altered Helix, released in 2020. It hit the #1 New Release, #1 Best Seller, and other top 100 lists on Amazon. It is now being adapted to an animated story for Tales. Her debut novel, Replaced Parts, released in 2021 through Fire & Ice YA and Tantor Audio. It has been in a Forbes article, hit Amazon bestseller lists, and made the Apple young adult coming soon bestsellers list. The second book in the Transformed Nexus series, Omitted Pieces, releases in 2022. Her debut spicy paranormal romance, Ghostly Howls, released 2023. She is a member of the deaf and hard of hearing community, so she tries to incorporate that into her fiction.  

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Murder on the Page (A Literary Dining Mystery) by Daryl Wood Gerber Review & Giveaway

Murder on the Page (A Literary Dining Mystery) by Daryl Wood Gerber

About Murder on the Page

Murder on the Page (A Literary Dining Mystery) 

Cozy Mystery 1st in Series

Setting - North Carolina

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kensington Cozies (October 22, 2024) 

Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 336 pages 

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1496748174 

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1496748171 

Kindle ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CTDKHJ4G

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Featuring twin hooks that cozy readers can’t get enough of—classic books and delicious food—this new series from the Agatha Award-winning, nationally bestselling author of several much loved series, including the Fairy Garden Mysteries and the French Bistro Mysteries, is a delicious treat for mystery lovers, especially fans of Ellery Adams, Krista Davis, and Lauren Elliott.

It’s a truth universally acknowledged that a genuinely top-notch party must be in want of a theme. Allie Catt, caterer and personal chef in the beautiful mountain community of Asheville, North Carolina, has devised a winning formula by using her clients’ favorite books as inspiration. Her first themed event is based on Pride and Prejudice (Allie’s cat, Darcy, approves), and it’s so popular that soon she has grand ideas for future parties based on Rebecca, The Great Gatsby, Babette’s Feast and more.

Business is booming, and a rival catering company is fuming. But there’s a sting in the tale when the aunt of one of Allie’s clients and best friends, Tegan, is murdered. Tegan is the victim’s sole heir, and quickly becomes the main suspect. Allie has no doubts about her friend’s innocence, but how to prove it?

Once again, her love of literature comes to the rescue, and with some guidance from her favorite fictional detectives, including Hercule Poirot and Sherlock Holmes, Allie sifts through the clues.

With a little luck—and the kind of pluck that would make Elizabeth Bennett proud—she may be able to stop a killer from serving up a second course of murder . . .

Review:

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About Daryl Wood Gerber

Daryl Wood Gerber is the Agatha Award-winning and nationally bestselling author of the Literary Dining Mysteries, the Fairy Garden Mysteries and the Cookbook Nook Mysteries. As Avery Aames, she penned the popular Cheese Shop Mysteries. In addition, Daryl writes suspense including the well-received The Son’s Secret, Girl on the Run, and the popular Aspen Adams suspense novels. Recently Daryl, who loves a challenge, published a Christmas romance, Hope for the Holidays. Fun Tidbit: as an actress, Daryl appeared in “Murder, She Wrote.” She loves to cook, garden, read, and walk her frisky Goldendoodle. Also she has been known to jump out of a perfectly good airplane. You can learn more on her website: httsp://darylwoodgerber.com

Author Links WEBSITE:https://darylwoodgerber.com FACEBOOK:https://facebook.com/darylwoodgerber

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October 16 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT
October 17 – Christy's Cozy Corners – SPOTLIGHT WITH EXCERPT
October 17 – Sapphyria's Book Reviews – REVIEW 
October 18 – View from the Birdhouse – REVIEW
October 18 – Sarah Can't Stop Reading Books – REVIEW
October 19 – Books, Ramblings, and Tea – SPOTLIGHT
October 19 – StoreyBook Reviews – REVIEW
October 20 – Ruff Drafts – SPOTLIGHT
October 20 – Boys' Mom Reads! – REVIEW
October 21 - Jody's Bookish Haven – SPOTLIGHT
October 21 - Cozy Up With Kathy – REVIEW
October 21 – Melina's Book Blog – REVIEW
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