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Icing on the Murder by Valerie Burns – Book Tour and Giveaway

26 Saturday Jul 2025

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Icing on the Murder (A Baker Street Mystery)
by Valerie Burns

About Icing on the Murder


Icing on the Murder (A Baker Street Mystery)
Cozy Mystery
4th in Series
Setting – Michigan
Publisher: ‎ Kensington Cozies
Publication Date: ‎ July 29, 2025
Print length: ‎ 272 pages
ISBN-10: ‎ 1496753402
ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1496753403
Digital ASIN: ‎ B0DLQY8DSF
ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1496753410
Audiobook ASIN: B0F2WJLDVZ
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Influencer-turned-bakery-owner Maddy Montgomery has sold plenty of wedding cakes before, but before she turns one out for her and her fiancé’s wedding, she’ll have to solve a little case of murder . . .

Aunt Octavia would be so proud! Maddy has turned Baby Cakes Bakery—named for her 250-pound English Mastiff, Baby—into a runaway success, and she’s marrying the love of her life, veterinarian Michael Portman. #DreamWedding! Plus the timing couldn’t be better: the country’s biggest bridal expo has come to New Bison, Michigan, and Maddy has secured a spot for Baby Cakes to showcase their cakes. She’s also entered a contest for an all-expenses-paid wedding extravaganza offered by world-renowned wedding planner Serafina.

Unfortunately, supremely nasty Serafina truly takes the cake—she makes the worst bridezilla seem like a shy flower girl. But there’s one thing the wedding planner didn’t plan on—being impaled by one of the skewers Baby Cakes uses on their tiered wedding cakes.

While Maid of Honor Sheriff April Johnson rounds up suspects at the expo, Maddy and her aunt’s friends, the Baker Street Irregulars, and even Baby join forces to unveil a killer hiding in plain sight . . . before wedding bells start to chime.

About Valerie Burns

Valerie (V. M.) Burns is an Agatha and Edgar Award-nominated author. She is the author of the Mystery Bookshop, Dog Club, RJ Franklin, and Baker Street Mystery series. As Kallie E. Benjamin, Valerie writes the Bailey the Bloodhound Mystery series. She is an adjunct professor in the Writing Popular Fiction Program at Seton Hill University in Greensburg, PA, and a mentor in the Pocket MFA program. Born and raised in northwestern Indiana, Valerie now lives in Northern Georgia with her two poodles. Connect with Valerie at vmburns.com.

Author Links

BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/v-m-burns

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vmburnsbooks/

GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16534140.V_M_Burns

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

Website: vmburns.com

Purchase Links : Amazon – Apple – Books A Million – Barnes & Noble – Bookshop. Org – Google Play – Hudson Booksellers – KOBO – Target – Walmart –

TOUR PARTICIPANTS

July 18 – Jody’s Bookish Haven – SPOTLIGHT

July 18 – Books, Ramblings, and Tea – SPOTLIGHT

July 19 – fundinmental – SPOTLIGHT

July 19 – Reading Is My SuperPower – REVIEW

July 20 – Cozy Up With Kathy – REVIEW, CHARACTER GUEST POST

July 20 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT

July 21 – Socrates Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

July 21 – Storybook Lady – REVIEW

July 22 – Christy’s Cozy Corners – RECIPE

July 22 – Sapphyria’s Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

July 23 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – REVIEW

July 24 – Ascroft, eh? – AUTHOR GUEST POST

July 24 – Baroness Book Trove – REVIEW

July 25 – Angel’s Book Nook – SPOTLIGHT

July 25 – Sarandipity’s – AUTHOR INTERVIEW

July 26 – Elizabeth McKenna – Author – SPOTLIGHT

July 27 – Boys’ Mom Reads! – SPOTLIGHT

July 28 – Maureen’s Musings – SPOTLIGHT

July 28 – Read Your Writes Book Reviews – CHARACTER INTERVIEW

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Murder on the Books by Toni LoTempio – Book Tour and Giveaway

15 Tuesday Jul 2025

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Murder on the Books (A Cozy Bookshop Mystery)
by Toni LoTempio

About Murder on the Books


Murder on the Books (A Cozy Bookshop Mystery)
Cozy Mystery
1st in Series
Setting – Pennsylvania
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Severn House
Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 1, 2025
Hardcover Print length ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1448315263
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1448315260
Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DTYF8XYF
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1448315277
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Newly retired mystery writer Charley James returns to her small hometown only to find herself amidst a real-life murder mystery in this first book in the brand new Cozy Bookshop mystery series by award-winning and national bestselling author T.C. LoTempio.

Thirty-year-old Charlotte James, better known to her mystery fans as C.J. Barrett, decides to take a break from writing her popular Steve Sheppard mystery series. Leaving New York City, she moves back to her hometown of Austin to wind down, recuperate, and maybe come up with some new ideas for her books.

Settling into her new life, Charley reunites with her long-term friend and baker Zane who is about to open a charming double store front. But while Zane is ready to open her café, her business partner Sheila unexpectedly departs town, bailing on her bookshop and leaving nothing but a note behind.

Charley is more than happy to take over, but when she finds Sheila’s body in a chest in the store’s basement, things take a dramatic turn. Now Charley has to juggle the opening of her bookshop, a stoic but attractive Philadelphia detective, and a stray cat, all while solving Sheila’s murder Sheppard-style before the killer can strike again!

Fans of Jenn McKinlay, Ellery Adams, Lucy Connelly, Lauren Elliott, and Ellie Alexander will love this cozy mystery “featuring a plucky, likable heroine, plenty of suspense [and] unexpected twists” (Booklist).

“I was hooked from start to finish!” Laura Childs, New York Times bestselling author of the Tea Shop mysteries, on Eat, Drink and Drop Dead

About Toni LoTempio

  • T.C. LoTempio is the award-winning, nationally bestselling author of the Nick and Nora Mysteries, the Urban Tails Pet Shop Mysteries, and the Cat Rescue Mysteries. Born in New York City, she now resides in Phoenix, Arizona, with her two cats, Maxx and Rocco. Rocco prides himself on being the inspiration for her Nick and Nora series! For more information, check out her and her cat Rocco’s blog at www.catsbooksmorecats.blogspot.com and visit her website at www.tclotempio.net.
  • FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/toni.lotempio.5
  • TWITTER/X: ROCCOBLOGGER
  • WEBSITE: https://www.tclotempio.net/
  • Purchase Links – Amazon – B & N – Bookshop.org – Kobo –

TOUR PARTICIPANTS

July 1 – Ascroft, eh? – AUTHOR INTERVIEW

July 2 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – REVIEW

July 2 – StoreyBook Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

July 3 – Jody’s Bookish Haven – SPOTLIGHT

July 4 – OFF

July 5 – Sarandipity’s – AUTHOR INTERVIEW

July 5 – fundinmental – SPOTLIGHT

July 6 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT

July 7 – Sapphyria’s Book Reviews – REVIEW

July 8 – Christy’s Cozy Corners – SPOTLIGHT

July 9 – Reading Is My SuperPower – REVIEW

July 9 – Jemima Pett, Author – AUTHOR INTERVIEW

July 10 – Salty Inspirations – CHARACTER GUEST POST

July 11 – Boys’ Mom Reads! – REVIEW

July 11 – Cozy Up WIth Kathy – REVIEW

July 12 – Socrates Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

July 13 – Baroness’ Book Trove – SPOTLIGHT

July 14 – Sneaky the Library Cat’s Blog– CHARACTER INTERVIEW

July 14 – Maureen’s Musings – SPOTLIGHT

July 15 – Elizabeth McKenna – Author – SPOTLIGHT

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Serves You Right by Orion Gregory – Book Tour and Giveaway

09 Wednesday Jul 2025

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Giveaway, Mystery, Thriller

Book Details:
Book Title:  Serves You Right by Orion Gregory
Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 300 pages
Genre: Mystery / Thriller
Publisher:  Publish Authority
Release date:   July 8, 2025
Content Rating:  PG-13 + M: No explicit sex scenes, a couple of f-words, one suicide.
Book Description: Rookie detective Sydney Livingstone thought she’d left the chaos of her tennis career behind when she joined the small Walsh County Police Department. But a shadowy figure known as “The Enforcer” has other plans. On the dark web, a vigilante is waging their own brand of justice, pushing Sydney to confront a force that threatens to unravel everything she holds dear.As she investigates a disturbing series of events, including a stalker targeting a seasoned officer, Sydney must navigate the twisted maze of corruption, deception, and a growing conspiracy within her own department. With the media spotlight on Walsh County and danger closing in, will Sydney uncover the truth—or become its next victim?

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Meet the Author: Orion Gregory spent the early part of his career as a writer in the newspaper, magazine, and advertising industries, where he was the recipient of several prestigious awards. The latter part of his working career consisted of more than 25 years in the marketing/sales industry. He never forgot his love of writing during that time, and always vowed to return to his roots. Presently, Orion spends the majority of his time writing mystery/thriller novels when he’s not coaching or teaching tennis. He finds great pleasure in mentoring young people and improving the conditions of animals in need. His life revolves around his wife and two daughters, as well as the wonderful friends he has made along his journey. He subscribes to the theory that the only bad pun is the one left unsaid.Connect with the author: website ~ x ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ goodreads

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