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07 June 2024

Over the Edge: A Novel by Kathleen Bryant Book Tour!

About Over the Edge

Over the Edge: A Novel

Traditional Mystery

Setting - Sedona, Arizona

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Crooked Lane Books (June 4, 2024)

Hardcover‏: ‎ 304 pages

ISBN-10‏: ‎ 1639107541

ISBN-13‏: ‎ 978-1639107544

Digital ASIN‏: ‎ B0CH9KTJ6C

In Sedona’s red rock canyons, a former reporter must piece together her shattered memories in time to stop a killer in this cat-and-mouse thriller, perfect for fans of CJ Box and Anne Hillerman.

After a disastrous mistake ended her career as a crime reporter, Del Cooper returns to Sedona and takes a gig with a down-on-its-luck tour company while she rebuilds her life. Her peaceful small-town escape ends when, hiking in a remote red rock canyon, she finds the broken body of a murdered man.

At first, she believes the murder is connected to a proposed land trade that will pave the way for a luxury development on the edge of town, but it seems money isn’t the killer’s only motive. As she digs deeper, she uncovers the small town’s darkest secrets, all leading her to Lee Ranch, a former filming location for Western movies.

Two women disappear after Del interviews them, and rumors begin to spin faster than Sedona’s famed energy vortexes. But she knows the truth: Someone is watching her from the shadows.

About Kathleen Bryant

Kathleen Bryant turned her boots-first exploration of the West’s landscapes and cultures into a career as a travel writer and novelist. Her publishing credits include romance novels, travel guides, magazine articles, an award-winning children’s picture book, and a cookbook highlighting National Parks.

An avid hiker and history buff, she’s led tours of ancient rock art sites, participated in field school digs, and guided yoga experiences in the red rocks of Sedona. Today, Kathleen lives with her musician husband in California, where she continues to seek out new adventures.

When she’s not writing or researching her next book, you might find her on a hiking trail taking photos of wildflowers or driving down a country lane to visit a dairy farm or vineyard.

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06 June 2024

The Beginning of Forever (The Beaumont Series: Next Generation Book 6) by Heidi McLaughlin Visit @heidimclaughlinauthor to #preorder your copy! #BAPpr #HeidiMcLaughlin #excerptreveal

Title

The Beginning of Forever

(The Beaumont Series: Next Generation Book 6)

Author

Heidi McLaughlin

Genre

Contemporary Romance

Release Date

June 30, 2024

Peyton Westbury is determined to make her dreams of motherhood come true, even as she faces the physical and emotional toll of the IVF process. With hormonal ups and downs and the strain it places on her relationship with her husband Noah, Peyton must find the strength to persevere.

Meanwhile, Noah Westbury, a talented quarterback facing trade rumors and uncertainty about his future, grapples with the pressure of his growing family. As the offers from other teams pour in and the waiting game continues with his current team, Noah finds himself questioning his career and the impact it has on his marriage.

Amidst the difficulties, Peyton and Noah find solace in their close knit family, and their unwavering support, they discover the power of love and the importance of being there for one another.

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Peyton finally opens her baby blues. They sparkle as she looks at me. Another smile, a wider one this time, spreads across her face. “You can’t wear those sweatpants to the clinic.”

I look down at them, looking for any stains or holes. “Why not?”

She laughs, stands, and stretches. Doing so highlights her figure. She used to be tiny, sometimes too thin, and she read that eating a balanced diet of whole grains, healthy fats, and proteins would help her body get ready for pregnancy. Honestly, I like not seeing her hip bones or her ribs showing.

Peyton turns, bends over, and looks at me through the space between her legs. The sight of her plump ass in those tight ass pants does something to me. I feel the stirring, the beginning throb of my growing erection. I clear my throat and change my stance.

She smirks and giggles. “That’s why,” she says. Peyton rights herself and comes toward me. “No one in the office needs to see what my husband’s packing.”

Heidi McLaughlin is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling author of The Beaumont Series, The Boys of Summer, and The Archers.

Originally, from the Pacific Northwest, she now lives in picturesque Vermont, with her husband, two daughters, and their three dogs.

In 2012, Heidi turned her passion for reading into a full-fledged literary career, writing over twenty novels, including the acclaimed Forever My Girl.

Heidi's first novel, Forever My Girl, has been adapted into a motion picture with LD Entertainment and Roadside Attractions, starring Alex Roe and Jessica Rothe, and opened in theaters on January 19, 2018, and is now available on DVD & Digital.

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In This Moment Heart of Vallantine Book 1 by Kelly Moran Book Tour! @SilverDaggerBookTours @AuthorKellyMoran

With the gossip mill a-buzzin,’ how is she supposed to

keep her cool amid all the southern Georgia heat?

In This Moment

Heart of Vallantine Book 1

by Kelly Moran

Genre

Small Town Romantic Comedy

Southern drawls & y'alls. Come fall in love in the Heart of Vallantine!

It’s been ten years since Rebecca Moore left idyllic small town Vallantine for the big city and even bigger dreams of becoming an award-winning journalist. Her career a puff of smoke in her wake, she returns home for her grandmother’s funeral, grieving and with her life at a standstill. But her two childhood besties have a plan to restore the historic library to its former glory and convert part of it into a bookstore.

It seems like so long ago residents had named their trio the “Bookish Belles,” yet nothing cures troubles like good friends and a purpose. The problem is, she needs a job until the renovations are complete, and just her luck, the new editor of the local newspaper is a Yankee. He’s also sullen, sanctimonious, and sexy. And with the gossip mill a-buzzin,’ how is she supposed to keep her cool amid all the southern Georgia heat?

Graham Roberts hasn’t exactly acclimated to the south. Yet, he moved for a purpose, and there’s no reason why he can’t help an old friend with a favor by hiring someone who is more than qualified. They could work side-by-side without complications. Right? Wrong. Bless her heart, Rebecca is the feistiest female on two legs with an innate ability to crawl under his skin faster than a hot knife through butter. Not to mention, she’s gorgeous as all get-out. Beneath her sass, though, is a girl who’s striving for acceptance and love.

He’s just not certain he’s the right man. Plus, she’s given no promises to stick around. Worse, he’s starting to think falling for her may not even be a conscious choice. The heart wants what the heart wants. And between all of Vallantine gunning for their ever-after and Rebecca’s alluring charm sucking him in—again…and again—what chance does a guy stand?

Fans of Sweet Magnolias by Sherryl Woods and Virgin River by Robyn Carr will

enjoy Heart of Vallantine.

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Kelly Moran is an international bestselling author of enchanting ever-afters. She gets her ideas from everyone and everything around her and there's always a book playing out in her head. No one who knows her bats an eyelash when she talks to herself.

She is a RITA® Finalist, RONE Award-Winner, Catherine Award-Winner, Reader's Choice Finalist, Holt Medallion Finalist, Book Excellence Award Finalist, Amor Book Award-Winner, and landed on the "Must Read" & "10 Best Reads" lists in USA Today's Lifestyle section. She is a former Romance Writers of America® member, where she was an Award of Excellence Finalist. Her books have foreign translation rights in Germany (where she is a Spiegel Bestseller), France, the Czech Republic, Romania, Russia, and the Netherlands. She also writes horror as Kelly Covic. In 2024, she founded her own publishing company for fiction called Rowan Prose Publishing.

Her interests include: scary movies, all kinds of art, driving others insane, and sleeping when she can. She is a closet coffee junkie and chocoholic. Tell no one. She's originally from Wisconsin, but she resides in South Carolina with her significant other, her three sons, their wily dogs, a bearded dragon, tree frogs, and their sassy cats. She loves hearing from her readers.

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05 June 2024

Coming Full Circle by Budd Titlow Book Tour!

Following the fortunes and foibles of a multi-generational American family, this book explains how we took our country to the brink of both the Climate Crash and the Sixth Extinction and then back again. Chock full of tall tales—liberally blended with historic facts—the engaging text provides an entertaining and enlightening description of how our Nation’s natural history unfolded from colonial days through the present.

As an aside to the main story, readers will get to know the myriad “natural resource heroes” who spawned and nurtured our Nation’s bold conservation movement.

People like John Muir, Harriett Hemenway, Roger Tory Peterson, Marjory Stoneman Douglas, Ding Darling, Aldo Leopold, Rachel Carson, Bob Marshall, David Brower, and Gaylord Nelson—who instilled within us the courage and will power to do the right things.

The end of the book will also feature the current leaders of the environmental battles against the climate crisis and biodiversity loss—including such luminaries as Bill McKibben, Al Gore, James Balog, Mark Jacobson, Elizabeth Kolbert, Naomi Klein, Naomi Oreskes, Katherine Hayhoe, Reverend Sally Bingham, and—yes—even Pope Francis.

Praise:
"An adventurous, passionate historical novel about an eco-friendly balance between humans and nature." – Kirkus Reviews

"Using a blend of historical fiction and poignant truths, the (book's) narrative delivers a spirited discourse on conservation, our environment, oneness, and chiefly, the concept of coming full circle.

Overall, the authors' expertise in the topic of conservationism and their knack for storytelling is on full display, making for a highly recommended read." – US Review of Books

“I recommend Coming Full Circle to fans of issues-focused fiction who also enjoy family sagas and tales of growth, learning, and self-discovery." – Readers’ Choice

For the past 50 years, professional ecologist and conservationist Budd Titlow has used his pen and camera to capture the awe and wonders of our natural world. His goal has always been to inspire others to both appreciate and enjoy what he sees. Now he has one main question: Can we save humankind’s place within nature’s beauty, before it’s too late?

Budd’s two latest books are dedicated to answering this perplexing dilemma. Protecting the Planet, a non-fiction book, examines whether we still have the environmental champions among us needed to accomplish this goal. Next, using fact-filled and entertaining story-telling, his latest book — Coming Full Circle — provides the answers we all seek and need.

Having published five books, more than 500 photo-essays, and 5,000 photographs, Budd Titlow lives with his music educator wife, Debby, in San Diego, California.

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The Sand Vines By Michèle Callard Blog Tour! @cathiedunn Instagram @thecoffeepotbookclub

Book Title

The Sand Vines

Series

The Vine Saga

Author

Michèle CALLARD

Publication Date

01 May 2024

Publisher

Millefeuille Press

Page Length

400

Genre

Historical fiction

Bordeaux 1870 – Life is hard on the moor.

If Flore, a shepherd’s daughter, is not married by autumn, she must go into service and lose everything she holds dear.

Back form the French army, the dashing Ricar has set her heart and body on fire. Will he propose to her before it is too late?

Martial the viscount’s son adores Flore from afar. Aware that she can never be his. When a betrayal and a forest fire put Flore in danger, Martial seizes his chance, grabs her hand and takes her to safety far away in the north of France, hoping they might start afresh, but war looms. . .

Will it bring them together or tear them apart?

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Life on the moor

They had reached Noirac. In the shade of the common barn, women were threshing wheat to the slow rhythm of a song, hitting the ears over a cloth spread on the ground. Dripping with sweat under the midday sun, two men held winnowing fans at head height, rhythmically shaking the grain against the wind and pouring it at their feet in a steady trickle while the chaff naturally settled a few feet away.

‘They never get to eat any of that wheat.’ Martial could not keep the bitterness from his voice. ‘It just goes to us. They stick to rye.’

Hugo shook his head. ‘Father’s right. This world is too harsh for the likes of you.’

‘You can’t have it both ways, Hugo. We talk of the future, and yet here in Les Landes we still have serfs.’ Martial reined in his mare. ‘The problem with Father is that he won’t stand dissent. If you’re not with him, you’re against him. He’ll force me to buy plots of common land, and damn me if I refuse.’

‘But why would you refuse? The emperor made the land available by law in 1857, Martial. That was years ago. We’re not actually stealing it.’

They led their mounts to the little church set in a far corner of the airial, its thick walls of whitewashed cob and gingerbread stone a cool refuge.

Flore stepped out of an outbuilding, slender and proud, an oblong basket resting against her hip.

Martial’s mouth went dry.

She curtsied and cast them a shy glance from beneath the sun hat she wore over her bonnet.

A shower of stars burst inside Martial’s chest.

‘Adishatz, Father. Would you like some grapes? They are from our sand vines.’ She tore a piece from a cluster and handed it to him.

‘Thank you.’ He swallowed hard. ‘Flore, meet Hugo, my brother.’

Hugo pointed to her basket. ‘Your family makes the sacramental wine, am I right?’

She nodded and handed him a bunch of grapes. ‘We’ll be harvesting soon.’

‘I might come around and help.’

Flore blushed, curtsied and walked away, taking Martial’s heart with her.

Hugo’s gaze remained glued to the basket swaying against her hip. ‘The Esmeralda of Noirac. What a beauty! She has more poise than our empress.’ His eyes crinkled. ‘How do you cope with your vows of chastity?’

‘Some days are easier than others,’ Martial said honestly. ‘Don’t get ideas now; the girl is spoken for.’

‘I’m sure she is.’ Hugo popped a grape into his mouth. ‘Who’s the lucky fellow?’

‘The tallest of the brutes you saw winnowing the wheat. He’s the one our engineer is proposing to take as his assistant.’ Martial said in a growl, ‘I hope he stands by her.’

His brother’s laugh rang out in the morning air. ‘Uncle is right. It’s high time he found you a plush little parish in Bordeaux. We can’t have a Boyer de Pagny siding with the serfs, upsetting the system that has served us so well for centuries.’

‘But that’s just it. We’re in 1870. The Revolution eradicated serfdom eighty years ago, and yet for some reason we have kept it going! I preach poverty and dine on wild boar and white bread, while those people make do with corn gruel every single day of their miserable lives.’ Martial gathered his reins and prepared to dismount. ‘I just can’t understand why Uncle doesn’t abolish the tithe once and for all. He’s a bishop, isn’t he? All he has to do is—’

‘Ah, Uncle loves foie gras. Why would he stop his parishioners from giving him fattened geese?’

‘Because—’

‘A disciple of Epicurus as well as Lord Jesus, our good uncle loves everything life has to offer. He even has a mistress tucked away in Bordeaux.’

‘A mistress!’ Mouth open, Martial slid down from his mare in slow motion.

‘Oh, Martial.’ Hugo chortled. ‘What an innocent you are.’

Michèle Callard grew up in France. A country girl at heart, she swapped her Paris flat for a cottage in rural England where she lives with her Irish husband and the youngest of her three sons.

She writes fast-paced novels set in different regions of France, bursting with authentic characters, colours, flavours and history.

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