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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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Blue Sky Gianetta Murray – Author (@gianettamurray.bsky.social)

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

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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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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

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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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A Pantomime of Peril – Book Tour and Giveaway

17 Monday Nov 2025

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A Pantomime of Peril: A British Cozy Murder Mystery
(A Cotswold Antique Mystery)
by Victoria Tait

About A Pantomime of Peril

A Pantomime of Peril: A British Cozy Murder Mystery (A Cotswold Antique Mystery)
Cozy Mystery
3rd in Series
Setting – Cotswold, England
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kanga Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 14, 2025
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1917168335
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DNLG8M1J
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It’s pantomime season in the Cotswolds… but this year’s performance is a real killer!
Winter has settled over the Cotswolds, and Dotty Sayers and her friends are in the spotlight as part of the local amateur dramatics pantomime production of Jack and the Beanstalk. With costumes to sew, lines to memorise, and rehearsals to juggle, the village is buzzing with excitement.

But on opening night, the show comes to an abrupt halt when a cast member dies on stage. As whispers of foul play sweep through the audience, Dotty and her friend Keya are drawn into a mystery that’s anything but make-believe.

With suspects lurking in the wings and a tangle of alibis to unravel, the pair must tread carefully to uncover the truth. Can they solve the case before the final curtain falls, or will the killer steal the show?

Take your seat for a charming performance of A Pantomime of Peril today!

About Victoria Tait

Victoria Tait was born and raised in Yorkshire, England, where she developed a lifelong love of tea and British traditions. Inspired by the works of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, and Murder, She Wrote, she writes cozy mysteries infused with her signature British charm.

Her determined and hard-working female sleuths are joined by colourful but realistic teams of helpers, and her settings are vivid and evocative. With intrigue, surprises, and gentle humour, Victoria’s page-turning stories are the perfect blend of mystery and charm, best enjoyed with a cup of tea and a slice of cake.

You can find Victoria at VictoriaTait.com 

Author Links

Website: https://victoriatait.com/

BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/victoria-tait

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

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/VictoriaTaitAuthor/

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20373879.Victoria_Tait

Purchase Links. Books2Read – Amazon

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November 15 – Jody’s Bookish Haven – SPOTLIGHT

November 15 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT

November 16 – Storybook Lady – AUTHOR INTERVIEW

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November 17 – Deal Sharing Aunt = AUTHOR INTERVIEW

November 18 – Ascroft, eh? – CHARACTER GUEST POST

November 18 – Boys’ Mom Reads! – REVIEW

November 19 – Books, Ramblings, and Tea – SPOTLIGHT

November 20 – Christy’s Cozy Corners – REVIEW

November 20 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – REVIEW

November 21 – Sarandipity’s – AUTHOR GUEST POST

November 22 – Maureen’s Musings – SPOTLIGHT

November 23 – Sapphyria’s Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT

November 24 – Salty Inspirations – CHARACTER GUEST POST
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