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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

November 17 – Elizabeth McKenna – Author – SPOTLIGHT

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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The Well-Kept Secret by Kari Lee Townsend – Book Tour and Giveaway

02 Sunday Nov 2025

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The Well-Kept Secret (A Wishville Mystery)
by Kari Lee Townsend

About The Well-Kept Secret


The Well-Kept Secret (A Wishville Mystery)
Cozy Fantasy Mystery
1st in Series
Setting – Wishville, Vermont
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oliver Heber Books
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 28, 2025
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0FL8TQXPB
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A Spring Festival. A Magical Murder. A Secret Buried Beneath the Well.

Wishville, Vermont looks like a storybook postcard—complete with forest festivals, quirky locals, and a centuries-old wishing well that allegedly grants one wish each season. But for Lyra Wells, the magic isn’t just folklore—it’s her full-time job. As the half-human, half-Dweller Guardian of the Well, Lyra must keep the peace between the mortal world and the magical realm of Elarion. That means overseeing every seasonal WishFest, keeping tourists entertained, and pretending her glowing cat sidekick isn’t judging everyone.

But when an all-too-nosy antique dealer is found mysteriously dead by the well—and a rare memory crystal is discovered at the scene—the fragile treaty between worlds begins to unravel, and the ethereal Dweller chief enforcer isn’t happy. As the townsfolk whisper about curses and coincidences, something ancient stirs beneath the surface—and it’s not ready to stay hidden.

About Kari Lee Townsend

National Bestselling Author, Agatha, RT Reviewers Choice & Golden Duck Award Nominee. Kari lives in Central New York with her husband & 3 Samoyeds. She’s a lover of wine & travel (especially cruising), obsessed with reality TV, loves to try new things, and thinks there’s nothing better than getting lost in a good book with at least some element of mystery, romance & humor. She writes cozy mysteries & upper middle grade as Kari Lee Townsend, as well as suspense, romance, romantic comedy & women’s fiction as Kari Lee Harmon. She’s most known for her Sunny Meadows Mysteries, Kalli Ballas Mysteries, and a crossover series featuring Sunny, Kalli, their detectives, and their crazy families! The Tasty Trio and Greek Mamas are her favorite characters to write about. Granny Gert is based on her late grandmother, and Great Grandma Tootsie is based on her husband’s late grandmother, who lived to be nearly 109 years old!

Author Links

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  • Amazon
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  • Kari Lee’s Newsletter

Purchase Link – Amazon

TOUR PARTICIPANTS

October 28 – Jody’s Bookish Haven – SPOTLIGHT

October 28 – Wine Cellar Library – REVIEW

October 29 – Angel’s Book Nook – AUTHOR INTERVIEW

October 30 – Boys’ Mom Reads! – REVIEW

October 31 – Maureen’s Musings – SPOTLIGHT

November 1 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – AUTHOR INTERVIEW

November 2 – Elizabeth McKenna – Author – SPOTLIGHT

November 3 – Christy’s Cozy Corners – CHARACTER GUEST POST

November 3 – Novels Alive – REVIEW

November 4 – Sarandipity’s – AUTHOR GUEST POST

November 4 – Jane Reads – CHARACTER GUEST POST

November 5 – Sapphyria’s Book Reviews – REVIEW

November 6 – Cozy Up With Kathy – REVIEW, AUTHOR INTERVIEW

November 7 – MJB Reviewers – SPOTLIGHT

November 8 – Sneaky the Library Cat’s blog – CHARACTER INTERVIEW

November 9 – Socrates Book Review – REVIEW

November 10 – Salty Inspirations – CHARACTER GUEST POST
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