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Fall headfirst into July’s hottest stories—danger, desire, and happily-ever-afters await.

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When duty to his kingdom meets desire for his enemy!


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Always remember when playing for keeps to look before you leap!


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?? Lost Memories. A Mystery Baby. A Mountain Ready to Explode. ??


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One Rodeo. Two Rivals. A Storm That Changes Everything.


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Reviews

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Vibrizzio
by Nicki Elson
"Just when Lyssa has sworn off real men, she finds that two AAs are not nearly enough. "
Posted April 4, 2015

I had my expectations on what a novel would be like that is about a woman who brushes off men for her vibrator, but never did I think such a novel would turn out to be one of my favorite romances for the year! VIBRIZZIO by Nicki Elson is a Read more...


Captive
by Brighton Walsh
"Madison might have been captive in more than one way losing her heart in the end."
Posted March 29, 2015

The novel CAPTIVE did just that with me as the reader. It held me captive through each suspenseful page. With breath taking chapters that keep you hooked, Brighton Walsh knows how to write a suspense novel with the right amount passion that makes this a book that I will recommend Read more...


Less Than Hero
by S.G. Browne
"New York is never lacking heroes that come with the strangest powers."
Posted March 25, 2015

In the novel LESS THAN HERO written by S.G. Browne, the beginning gets you hooked right away! It is one of those novels that make you think "Can this really happen?" or "What if...?" A lot happens in this book but I never got lost and found that I Read more...


Arsenic And Old Books
by Miranda James
"Who Knew That Diaries Could Be Deadly?"
Posted March 6, 2015

I enjoyed reading ARSENIC AND OLD BOOKS by Miranda James. It is packed with suspense throughout which will leave it hard for you to put down. With loveable characters that you would feel at home with, this novel is a must to put on your list to read. Miranda James Read more...


An Early Wake
by Sheila Connolly
"Maura learns that even music can live on years later."
Posted February 24, 2015

I love reading fiction that is based in Ireland and it is a plus when it is a mystery novel! AN EARLY WAKE written by author Sheila Connolly is one of those novels that I could not resist reading. The main character has inherited this little pub in Ireland that Read more...


Love, Lattes, and Mutants
by Sandra Cox
"Piper finds that sometimes hiding who we really are can risk everything that we really love."
Posted February 24, 2015

The first in a series, LOVE, LATTES AND MUTANTS by Sandra Cox will sure be a hit with the young adults. If you love a little bit of romance, and some science fiction, then this is the book that you will enjoy as well. I am not a big reader Read more...


Ghost Killer
by Robin D. Owens
"With her new gift, can Clare stop a ghost before it stops her?"
Posted February 23, 2015

GHOST KILLER is the new novel in the Ghost Seer series by Robin D. Owens and it is completely everything you ask for in a paranormal romance. Writing that has the hot steamy love attraction and suspense all balled up into one novel that will be sure to Read more...


Lost & Found
by Brooke Davis
"One can continue to live even when they feel they have lost all that they have had."
Posted February 21, 2015

LOST & FOUND written by Brooke Davis is one of those stories that left me thinking about life, death, and growing old. This novel covers the lives of three people, two elderly adults and one seven year old child that come together and learn a little something about living and learning Read more...


Cookie's Case
by Andy Siegel
"Cookie's Case is another tough case for Tug Wyler to solve."
Posted February 21, 2015

COOKIE"S CASE is the second in the Tug Wyler series but the first that I have read of Andy Siegel's and it is wonderful! Written about an injury lawyer who also solves a mystery dealing with one of his new clients, this novel does not only Read more...


Mulled Murder
by Kate Kingsbury
"Kate Kingsbury's last mystery in the Pennyfoot series is a great ending to her beloved story."
Posted January 27, 2015

In the Pennyfoot Hotel mysteries, MULLED MURDER written by Kate Kingsbury is the last book in this series that will leave the reader with a warm feeling for the road ahead for all the characters. Kate Kingsbury has left a beautiful closing to such a beloved series Read more...


Snow Way Out
by Christine Husom
"Snow Way Out is a wonderful first in a new cozy mystery series!"
Posted January 4, 2015

The first in a new mystery series, SNOW WAY OUT by Christine Husom is everything I love in a cozy mystery. The characters are a close group that looks out for each other even in the darkest of hours. Being the first in the Snow Globe Shop MysteryRead more...


Feta Attraction
by Susannah Hardy
"Georgia Nikolopatos may be boating on unfamiliar territories, but can she keep her head out of water"
Posted January 4, 2015

I always love finding a new cozy mystery to read that has the most vibrant characters that you cannot put down and FETA ATTRACTION by Susannah Hardy is one of them! With this novel being the first in a series, Susannah Hardy has a great beginning to the Greek Read more...


Boardinghouse Stew
by E.E. Smith
"Boardinghouse Stew is about a summer where 7 young lives will change in some way."
Posted December 29, 2014

BOARDINGHOUSE STEW by E. E. Smith is different from her other two novels I read, but it is just as captivating. This is more of a story about her childhood and growing up in 1943 during World War II. Though the names she used were fictional the storyline is based Read more...


Once Upon a Grind
by Cleo Coyle
"Can Clare Cosi make this Fairy Tale have a happy ending before her own Prince Charming gives up?"
Posted December 29, 2014

Cleo Coyle did it again with the latest cozy mystery novel ONCE UPON A GRIND from the Coffeehouse Mystery series! The writing duo and husband and wife, Alice Alfonsi and Marc Cerasini use a pseudonym, Cleo Coyle to write and with every story they bring their characters alive Read more...


Macdeath
by Cindy Brown
"In Macbeth comes a curse that leads to MACDEATH!"
Posted December 14, 2014

MACDEATH by Cindy Brown is a new mystery novel series that has a great start with lively characters and an interesting plot. It is about an actress, Ivy Meadows, who has a part in the local theater in the production of Macbeth. With playing a part in Macbeth, there always Read more...


What Strange Creatures
by Emily Arsenault
"A mystery that leaves you amazed to the end."
Posted December 7, 2014

No wonder Emily Arsenault is considered as New York Times Notable Author when she writes novels like WHAT STRANGE CREATURES. It has a strong storyline with firm characters that make up this amazing read! Her writing style informs you just enough about each one without giving too much away. In Read more...


The Legend Of Sleepy Harlow
by Kylie Logan
"Who knew ghost hunting could be so deadly?"
Posted November 27, 2014

Kylie Logan is now in the category as one of my favorite cozy mystery writers! I love THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HARLOW! Her novel has a mixture of a supernormal storyline that I totally love and suspense that kept me turning the pages. She took an old classic story and Read more...


Tim Cratchit's Christmas Carol
by Jim Piecuch
"Can Tim Cratchit bring Christmas joy to those in needs as it was once brought to him?"
Posted November 22, 2014

Have you ever wondered what happened to Tim Cratchit after Scrooge came to his senses and changed his life and the life of the Cratchits forever? Jim Piecuch takes this beloved classic and shows Tim's future. I didn't think anyone would ever be able to do justice to Read more...


Harbor Island
by Carla Neggers
"When an old art heist leads to murder, will Emma Sharpe be able to put the clues together?"
Posted November 21, 2014

I love reading books with the setting in places like Ireland as well as reading mysteries. So I had to read Carla Neggers' novel HARBOR ISLAND. This is my first time reading one of her novels which is part of her Sharpe and Donovan series. I must say Read more...


Christmas at Tiffany's
by Karen Swan
"Christmas At Tiffany's leaves a girl never knowing where she will find true happiness."
Posted November 2, 2014

CHRISTMAS AT TIFFANY'S is one of those novels that a reader can fall into and leave their own life behind, visiting places in their imagination that one may not get to experience as easily in real life. Written by Karen Swan, this is one of the best novels you Read more...


Teresa Cross


My name is Teresa Cross and I am a single mom of two grown children. Amber 29, and James almost 26. I teach First Grade to a class of active 6 and 7 years old. When I am not teaching I have a book in my hands every where I go. I will read almost anything but have a big love for mystery and suspense. I love to write as well and hope to soon write my own mystery novel within this next year.

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1 comment posted.

Re: A Brew To A Kill (3:36pm August 7, 2012):

I just got your new book and I can't wait to read it. I connect with your
characters on so many levels of both your Coffeehouse Mysteries and your
Haunted Bookshop Mysteries!!! Please keep writing them!

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