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Dug to Death by Gianetta Murray – Book Tour and Giveaway

11 Thursday Dec 2025

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Dug to Death: A Vivien Brandt Mystery

by Gianetta Murray

About Dug to Death

Dug to Death: A Vivien Brandt Mystery

Cozy Mystery

2nd in the Series

Setting – South Yorkshire, England

Publisher : Catmom Press

Publication Date : October 28, 2025

Print length : 294 pages

Paperback

ISBN-10 : 1739547330

ISBN-13 : 978-1739547332

Digital

ISBN-13 : 978-1739547325

ASIN : B0DZ3PV2SP

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“Wicked stepmother” wasn’t something Vivien wanted on her resume (or CV!).

But six months after moving from California to join her British husband in a quiet Yorkshire village, Vivien and her cat Sydney are confronted with a volatile 24-year-old stepdaughter and the sparks begin to fly.

It certainly doesn’t help when they join a local protest and a body turns up.

In this sequel to Moved to Murder, Vivien must once again work with her enterprising neighbors to solve a murder and clear her family’s name. Which isn’t easy when you’re dealing with people who “Ear all, see all, and say nowt”!

About Gianetta Murray

Gianetta Murray grew up in California in the heady days of Silicon Valley, but for the last twenty years has lived a slightly more peaceful existence in England with her husband and a minimum of two cats. She enjoys rewatching Hollywood musicals and Buffy the Vampire Slayer, plays guitar and ukulele, and stresses about using all the pears provided by the tree in her back garden. She dreams about one day being spit on by Jonathan Groff.

Author Links

Website Gianetta Murray – Author – Website for mystery and short story author Gianetta Murray, featuring her books, blog, and events.

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/p/Gianetta-Murray-Author-100095221600878/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gianettamurray/

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Purchase Links – Amazon – B&N – Kobo – More Stores

TOUR PARTICIPANTS

December 8 – Guatemala Paula Loves to Read – SPOTLIGHT

December 9 – Books, Ramblings, and Tea – SPOTLIGHT

December 9 – Jody’s Bookish Haven – SPOTLIGHT

December 10 – Sneaky the Library Cat’s Blog – CHARACTER INTERVIEW

December 10 – Baroness Book Trove– SPOTLIGHT

December 11 – Elizabeth McKenna – Author -SPOTLIGHT

December 12 – Cozy Up With Kathy – REVIEW, CHARACTER GUEST POST

December 13 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – AUTHOR GUEST POST

December 14 – Christy’s Cozy Corners – AUTHOR INTERVIEW

December 15 – Maureen’s Musings – SPOTLIGHT

December 16 – Ascroft, eh? – AUTHOR GUEST POST

December 17 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT WITH MUSIC PLAYLIST

December 18 – Sarandipity’s -AUTHOR INTERVIEW

December 18 – Books1987 – SPOTLIGHT

December 19 – Boys’ Mom Reads! – REVIEW

December 20 – Sapphyria’s Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

December 21 – fundinmental – SPOTLIGHT

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The Cherry Trees of Rosings by Morgan Blake – Book Blast and Giveaway

08 Monday Dec 2025

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The Cherry Trees of Rosings: A Pride & Prejudice Variation
(The Lizzy Darcy Chronicles)
by Morgan Blake

About The Cherry Trees of Rosings

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The Cherry Trees of Rosings: A Pride & Prejudice Variation (The Lizzy Darcy Chronicles)
Austenesque, Regency Romance
1st in Series
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ria Majumdar
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 30, 2025
Paperback
Print length ‏ : ‎ 178 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9334402857
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9334402858
Digital
Print length ‏ : ‎ 180 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9334395068
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0FVSJWM92
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A Pride & Prejudice variation with a slightly paranormal, mainly comic twist!

When Elizabeth Bennet visits her newly-married friend, Charlotte Collins, at the Hunsford parsonage, she has no idea that Mr. Darcy (he of the arrogant demeanor and perpetual cause of annoyance!) shall turn up to ruin her blissful, idyllic days.

Only, Mr. Darcy is not himself.

And then Elizabeth stumbles straight through him one day… like one would an apparition! Goodness gracious!
“Mr. Darcy, I do not know what you mean, but I would appreciate it if you would desist from haunting me!”

“I apologize, Miss Bennet, for scaring you,” Mr. Darcy said, almost regretfully.
To solve her haunting problem, Elizabeth must team up with Mr. Darcy to find out what happened to him, and along the way discover that maybe he is not all that he seemed at first. And that maybe…she doesn’t hate him after all.
“You wish to write the letter now?” he asked as she moved past him with the candle.

“Well, to be honest,” she glanced at him. “I would prefer to sleep. But since you are here, I do not see why not.”
From the antics of Lady Catherine de Bourgh to the hilarity of Mr. Collins’ advice on staying fit, The Cherry Trees of Rosings shall make you laugh and cry in equal measure. And wonder: Will our favourite couple find their happy ever after?

Spoiler: Yes, they will!
This Pride and Prejudice variation features our favourite Regency romance couple from Jane Austen’s original classic in a somewhat spooky setup. But fear not, dear readers! This story is not scary in the least. Prepare for a chuckle fest and abundant cups of tea!

About Morgan Blake

morgan blake

Morgan Blake writes Regency romance novels and Austenesque variations of Pride & Prejudice that are sometimes steamy, sometimes not. Satire is the name of the game and happy ever afters the goal!

Morgan loves exploring themes of personal identity, inner strength, social discourse, and hope alongside enduring love in her stories.

She also believes that strong heroes and heroines are not enough to make a tale worth telling. They need a supporting cast of good and not-so-good characters that add more punch and vibrancy… and some dramatic ridiculousness!

Morgan is a cat friend, tropical girl who prefers winter clothes, perennial fantasy/historical fiction nerd, and a night owl.

Author Website: https://morganblakeauthor.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganblakewriter/

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563826174842

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/58275585.Morgan_Blake

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BOOK BLAST PARTICIPANTS

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Books, Ramblings, and Tea

Cozy Up With Kathy

Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book

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December 9 –

Christy’s Cozy Corners

Salty Inspirations

Maureen’s Musings

Sarandipity’s

Sapphyria’s Book Reviews

December 10 –

FUONLYKNEW

Boys’ Mom Reads!

Books1987
StoreyBook Reviews
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Whine and Dine by Marc Jedel – Book Tour and Giveaway

01 Monday Dec 2025

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Whine and Dine: A Redwoods Country Mystery
by Marc Jedel

About Whine and Dine


Whine and Dine: A Redwoods Country Mystery
Cozy Mystery
2nd in Series
Setting – California’s Redwoods Country
Publisher ‏ : ‎ BGM Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 27, 2025
Print length ‏ : ‎ 237 pages
Paperback
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8989814411
Digital
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0FXY8CN7H
Audiobook
ASIN B0FXG1TGXS
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A reclusive innkeeper. A murder in wine country. Can his nitpicky eye for detail uncork the truth before it’s too late?

Andy Shirley just wants peace and quiet. But owning a quaint B&B means he encounters needy guests, nonstop small talk, and the occasional corpse that piques Andy’s sense of justice. When his plumber-turned-sidekick tempts him with discounted work to help her accused friend, he reluctantly digs into the case.

Andy combs through clues and suspects. But every discovery reveals more motives, more lies, and more danger than Andy ever bargained for. Though the Agatha Christie-loving sleuth longs to try his hand at a grand reveal, he worries the slew of suspects are too slippery and a killer will walk free.

Can Andy unearth the truth before this case buries his hopes of a successful business and a quiet life?

Whine and Dine is the laugh-out-loud second book in the Redwoods Country cozy mystery series. If you like grouches with golden hearts, unlikely friendships, and quirky small towns, then you’ll love Marc Jedel’s lighthearted misadventure.

Buy Whine and Dine to put this puzzle to bed (and breakfast) today!

About Marc Jedel

Marc Jedel writes funny, feel-good murder mysteries filled with quirky characters, twisty plots, and the kind of humor that goes down easy with a cup of tea—or a glass of wine. After years of writing marketing copy in Silicon Valley, Marc finally started crafting fiction people actually wanted to read. He’s the author of multiple cozy mystery series, including the Silicon Valley Mystery, Ozarks Lake Mystery, and Redwoods Country Mystery series. His books have earned thousands of glowing reviews.

Like Andy from the Redwoods Country Mysteries, Marc keeps getting older and sincerely hopes retirement doesn’t involve running a B&B. Like Marty from the Silicon Valley Mystery series, he lives in tech-heavy California, has worked in high-tech, and proudly wields bad puns. Like Jonas and Elizabeth from the Ozarks Lake Mystery series, Marc grew up in the South and spent many a summer in and around Arkansas.

He lives with his endlessly patient wife and a sweet, neurotic dog who remains deeply unimpressed by Marc’s jokes. When not writing, Marc can be found hiking, plotting murders (on the page, officer, really!), or avoiding whatever home improvement project he’s been putting off.

Visit marcjedel.com for free content, updates, and more!

Author Links

  • Website and mailing list: www.marcjedel.com
  • Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Marc-Jedel/e/B07H7MVKJL
  • Facebook: www.facebook.com/MarcJedel.Author
  • BookBub: www.bookbub.com/profile/marc-jedel?follow=true
  • Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/author/show/18403497.Marc_Jedel
  • LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mjedel/

Purchase Links – https://mybook.to/WhineandDine
Series – mybook.to/RedwoodsCountry

TOUR PARTICIPANTS

December 1 – Elizabeth McKenna – Author – SPOTLIGHT

December 2 – Jody’s Bookish Haven – SPOTLIGHT

December 3 – Books, Ramblings, and Tea – SPOTLIGHT

December 4 – Christy’s Cozy Corners – REVIEW, AUTHOR GUEST POST

December 4 – Sapphyria’s Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

December 5 – Salty Inspirations – CHARACTER GUEST POST

December 6 – Guatemala Paula Loves to Read – REVIEW

December 7 – Books 1987 – SPOTLIGHT

December 8 – Novels Alive – REVIEW

December 8 – Storied Conversation – AUTHOR GUEST POST

December 9 – Sarandipity’s – CHARACTER INTERVIEW

December 9 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT

December 10 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – REVIEW

December 11 – Ascroft, eh? – AUTHOR INTERVIEW

December 12 – Maureen’s Musings – SPOTLIGHT

December 13 – Boys’ Mom Reads! – CHARACTER GUEST POST

December 14 – Cozy Up With Kathy – CHARACTER GUEST POST

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