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Teddy Bears and Ghostly Lairs by Heather Weidner – Book Tour and Giveaway

11 Wednesday Feb 2026

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Teddy Bears and Ghostly Lairs: A Jules Keene Glamping Mystery
by Heather Weidner

About Teddy Bears and Ghostly Lairs


Teddy Bears and Ghostly Lairs: A Jules Keene Glamping Mystery
Cozy Mystery
5th in Series
Setting – Virginia
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Level Best Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 9, 2025
Print length ‏ : ‎ 244 pages
Paperback
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8898200756
Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0G87WV2C1
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The town of Fern Valley, in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, has overdosed on cuteness for its first teddy bear and toy festival. Adorable bears have taken over every inch of the town, and Jules Keene can barely keep up with all the guest check-ins at her glamping resort. To add to the fun, a team of paranormal investigators set their sights on her vintage trailers and the new treehouse as they investigate the local haunts.

It quickly becomes evident that things aren’t all sweet and cuddly when someone absconds with collectible toys. Then, to make matters worse, Jules and her friends trip over something not so other-worldly at an abandoned motel during a paranormal investigation. The very real corpse is the prickly vendor who raised a ruckus about his stolen merchandise and the weird things that were afoot in the cozy, one-stop light town.

Jules has to calm frayed nerves and solve the mystery before there are any other thefts or grisly murders.

About Heather Weidner

Heather Weidner

Through the years, Heather Weidner has been a cop’s kid, technical writer, editor, college professor, software tester, and IT manager. She writes the Pearly Girls Mysteries, the Delanie Fitzgerald Mysteries, the Jules Keene Glamping Mysteries, and the Mermaid Bay Christmas Shoppe Mysteries.

Her short stories appear in the Virginia is for Mysteries series, 50 Shades of Cabernet, Deadly Southern Charm, Murder by the Glass, First Comes Love, Then Comes Murder, and Crime in the Old Dominion, and she has non-fiction pieces in Promophobia and The Secret Ingredient: A Mystery Writers’ Cookbook.

She is a member of Sisters in Crime: National, Central Virginia, Chessie, Guppies, and Grand Canyon Writers, International Thriller Writers, and James River Writers, and she blogs regularly with the Writers Who Kill.

Originally from Virginia Beach, Heather has been a mystery fan since Scooby-Doo and Nancy Drew. She lives in Central Virginia with her husband and a crazy Mini Aussie Shepherd named Cooper.

Author Links

  • Website and Blog: http://www.heatherweidner.com
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeatherWeidnerAuthor
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heather_mystery_writer/
  • Threads: https://www.threads.net/@heather_mystery_writer
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  • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heather_weidner_author
  • Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8121854.Heather_Weidner
  • Amazon Authors: http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00HOYR0MQ
  • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/HeatherBWeidner/
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-weidner-0064b233?trk=hp-identity-name
  • BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/heather-weidner-d6430278-c5c9-4b10-b911-340828fc7003
  • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyBjyB0zz-M1DaM-rU1bXGA?view_as=subscriber
  • Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/HeatherWeidner1
  • Purchase Links – Amazon – B&N – Bookshop.org

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February 10 – Books, Ramblings, and Tea – SPOTLIGHT

February 10 – From the TBR Pile – SPOTLIGHT

February 11 – Elizabeth McKenna – Author – SPOTLIGHT

February 11 – Deal Sharing Aunt – AUTHOR INTERVIEW

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February 13 – View from the Birdhouse – REVIEW

February 14 – Reading Is My SuperPower – REVIEW

February 14 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – SPOTLIGHT

February 15 – Boys’ Mom Reads! – SPOTLIGHT

February 16 – Christy’s Cozy Corners – REVIEW

February 16 – Sapphyria’s Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

February 17 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT

February 17 – Salty Inspirations – AUTHOR GUEST POST

February 18 – Ascroft, eh? – AUTHOR GUEST POST

February 19 – Ruff Drafts – RECIPE

February 20 – Baroness Book Trove – REVIEW

February 21 – MJB Reviewers – SPOTLIGHT

February 22 – Cozy Up With Kathy – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
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Case of the Curved Staircase by S.K. Derban – Book Tour and Giveaway

28 Wednesday Jan 2026

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Case of the Curved Staircase: A Macaroni on Wheels Mystery
by S.K. Derban

About Case of the Curved Staircase

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Case of the Curved Staircase: A Macaroni on Wheels Mystery
Cozy Mystery
2nd in Series
Setting – Little Italy, San Diego, and San Diego Bay
Publisher ‏ : ‎ S.K. Derban
Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 27, 2025
Paperback
Print length ‏ : ‎ 302 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 196318811X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1963188110
Digital
Print length ‏ : ‎ 273 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1963188103
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0FHM8HSH4
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ASIN B0FW1BJKX1
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The Little Italy entertainment continues in this second book of the Macaroni on Wheels series. Case of the Curved Staircase has more twists and turns than Terza can handle. And, Detective Nicholas Garza is not on the case. Say it isn’t so, Nico!

Staircases can be fatal, especially on Halloween. After catering a surprise birthday party on the evening of October 30th, Terza returns to the scene of the celebration on the following morning. Instead of being greeted by the happy, party hosts, Terza discovers a dead body at the bottom of the curved staircase. Not again! And this time, Terza’s amateur detective skills are landing her directly into personal danger. She would rather be using her chef’s knife than having one pointed at her face!

As the feisty Italian caterer continues to fill her free time solving crime, she runs head first into a new detective. Unlike Nicholas Garza, the detective now in charge considers Terza a hinderance instead of a help. Fortunately, Jacob Radovan, the medical examiner, continues to be Terza’s ally.

There is also an unexpected wedding in Case of the Curved Staircase. Readers of Uneven Exchange just might cheer out loud. The almost perfect weather in San Diego allows the bride and groom to take a carriage ride from the wedding venue to the reception ballroom. It’s a fairytale come true.

Fans of cozy mysteries will revel in solving another murder along with Terza, and will continue to appreciate her zest for life. Readers will be spending more time with the animated Tiepolo family, and especially Terza’s father. Ezio’s Halloween costume is a moo-ving choice! The Tiepolo’s celebrate their loving, family bond as they join together each Sunday. Food, family, and fun! Once again, you may consider this your personal invitation…

About S.K. Derban

S.K. Derban resides with her husband in Southern California. Although born in the United States, she moved to London within the first three months and remained in England until the age of five. Her father, an American citizen, was a decorated veteran of the Second World War. Her British mother was involved with the London Royal Ballet Company, and a great fan of the arts. After returning to the United States, Derban’s life remained filled with a love of the theatre and a passion for British murder mysteries.

S.K. Derban’s personal travel and missionary escapades are readily apparent as they shine through into her characters. Readers are often transported virtually across the globe. She has traveled to Hong Kong on five separate occasions to smuggle Bibles into China and has been to Israel on seven missionary trips. Derban’s other adventures include visits to Bangkok, Greece, Egypt, Italy, and the Caribbean.

Beginning with her faith in the Lord, S.K. Derban relies on all aspects of her life when writing. She hopes her books will allow readers to go on holiday without having to pack!

Author Links

Website – https://childofthecarpenter.com/

The Latest Blog – https://childofthecarpenter.com/the-latest/

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/awriterofmystery/

X – https://x.com/skderban

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/s.k.derban/

Pinterest – https://www.pinterest.com/sderban/

BookBub –https://www.bookbub.com/profile/s-k-derban

Purchase Links
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January 29 – Books, Ramblings, and Tea – SPOTLIGHT

January 30 – Boys’ Mom Reads! – REVIEW

January 30 – Christy’s Cozy Corners – REVIEW, CHARACTER GUEST POST

January 31 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT

January 31 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – AUTHOR GUEST POST

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February 1 – Sarandipity’s – CHARACTER INTERVIEW

February 2 – Guatemala Paula Loves to Read – SPOTLIGHT

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February 3 – Salty Inspirations – RECIPE

February 3 – Maureen’s Musings – SPOTLIGHT

February 4 – Reading, Writing & Stitch-Metic – CHARACTER GUEST POST

February 5 – MJB Reviewers – SPOTLIGHT

February 6 – Ascroft, eh? – AUTHOR GUEST POST

February 6 – Cozy Up With Kathy – REVIEW, CHARACTER GUEST POST

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Her Last Best Friend by Nellie H. Steele – Book Tour and Giveaway

21 Wednesday Jan 2026

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Her Last Best Friend (Shadow Lake Ranch Murders)
by Nellie H. Steele

About Her Last Best Friend


Her Last Best Friend (Shadow Lake Ranch Murders)
Psychological Thriller
1st in Series
Setting – Shadow Lake Ranch, a working ranch in Montana
Publisher ‏ : ‎ A Novel Idea Publishing, LLC
Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 23, 2025
Print length ‏ : ‎ 316 pages
Paperback ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8891151017
Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0F1M1C92D
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A friendship. A betrayal. A body. Welcome to Shadow Lake Ranch…where friendships come to die.

Quiet Lindsey isn’t sure about spending twelve weeks at Shadow Lake Ranch. Her best friend, Mel, swears the luxury retreat will be the perfect escape—horseback riding, yoga, emotional bonding. A killer summer.

But from the moment they arrive, something feels off. Lindsey can’t shake the dread curling in her stomach. And when she meets Travis—the charming cowboy who seems to only have eyes for her—things get even more complicated.

Especially when it seems Mel has set her sights on him, too.

As the lines between truth and paranoia blur, Lindsey begins to question everything—her friendship, her relationship, even her own mind.

And when Mel turns up dead, Lindsey becomes the prime suspect.

Was she the jealous best friend who finally snapped? Or is someone else hiding a much darker secret?

At Shadow Lake Ranch, nothing is what it seems. And there’s only one truth: You can’t trust anyone.

Her Last Best Friend is a twisty psychological thriller perfect for fans of Colleen Hoover’s Verity, Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl, and Ruth Ware’s The It Girl.

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“I was left guessing what was coming next, and kept flipping through page after page.” — Readers’ Favorite

Read now—if you don’t mind losing sleep.

About Nellie H. Steele

nellie h steele author image Nellie H. Steele is a storyteller who doesn’t just write books—she writes the stories her characters tell her. With distinct voices and minds of their own, her characters often take over, guiding her through tales of romance, mystery, adventure, and suspense.

A lifelong bookworm, Nellie vividly recalls sitting on the concrete floor of her childhood library, eagerly devouring Nancy Drew books and dreaming of solving mysteries of her own. Now an award-winning author, she spends her days crafting immersive worlds and unforgettable characters that feel like old friends. Her house is a zoo—literally—thanks to her rescue animals who seem perfectly happy napping while she writes.

Nellie’s writing process often involves background TV she never actually watches because she’s too wrapped up in her characters’ antics. When she’s not spinning stories, she works as a professor of statistics, where students who know her as an author are often surprised to find she really does teach math.

If you love twisty mysteries, soap-opera-style romance, and thrilling adventures, dive into Nellie’s books today and discover worlds you won’t want to leave. Connect with Nellie on Facebook at @NellieHSteele—she loves chatting with readers about characters, stories, and more!

Author Links
Website: https://nelliehsteele.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NellieHSteele/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nelliehsteele
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19769743.Nellie_H_Steele
YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC8dBA76D9ZRmZqadbn6XPNQ

Purchase Link: Amazon

TOUR PARTICIPANTS

January 20 – Ascroft, eh? – CHARACTER INTERVIEW

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January 22 – Jody’s Bookish Haven – SPOTLIGHT

January 23 – Novels Alive – REVIEW

January 23 – Christa Reads and Writes – SPOTLIGHT

January 24 – StoreyBook Reviews – REVIEW

January 24 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT

January 25 – Boys’ Mom Reads! – REVIEW

January 25 – Reading Is My SuperPower – AUTHOR GUEST POST

January 26 – Maureen’s Musings – SPOTLIGHT

January 27 – Christy’s Cozy Corners – CHARACTER GUEST POST

January 28 – Sarandipity’s – AUTHOR INTERVIEW

January 28 – Salty Inspirations – AUTHOR GUEST POST

January 29 – Socrates Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

January 29 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – REVIEW

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