On tour with Goddess Fish Promotions - Her Timeless Gamble by Nancy Fraser #timetravel #Romance @nfraserauthor @GoddessFish

 

Once again I am on tour with Goddess Fish Promotions. I am really enjoying meeting all the authors and their books! Check this one out!

Her Timeless Gamble

By Nancy Fraser

When Matthew McAlister pulls a nearly-drowned woman from the mucky waters of the Mississippi, he has no idea what's in store for him. Or, how easily he'll willingly give up his carefree, love-em-and-leave-em lifestyle for a chance at real happiness.

Kathryn (Kate) Lowell can't believe her bad luck. Or the fact she's somehow been transported from the twenty-first century back to the post Civil War south. Worse yet, into the arms of the one man she grew up hating. The man she blames for her father's recent demise.

Can these two off-kilter and infinitely stubborn individuals fight their mutual attraction? Or, will they give in to the inevitable? And, when the time comes, will Kate choose to stay with Matt in the past, or return to her former life?

Kate moaned softly, and lifted a heavy hand to her aching forehead. “Where am I?”, she wondered aloud.

“Just rest. You’re safe, everything is fine.”

The muffled sound of a man’s voice penetrated the throbbing in her head and she struggled to open her eyes, to identify the source. A dim light shone on the man’s handsome features and Kate realized she’d come face to face with the devil. His intense expression, an expression she felt certain could stop rush hour traffic in Times Square, seemed to mock her. Haunt her.

I must be dreaming. That’s it, I’m dreaming. I didn’t really drown, I’m just asleep.

Kate closed her eyes and waited, certain that at any moment she’d awaken. Until then, she’d allow this ridiculous dream to run its course. She’d let this man who looked suspiciously like Matthew McAlister sit at her bedside without so much as a single complaint. After all, it was only a dream, a dream most likely resulting from the trauma of her father’s death. A dream in which her subconscious had conjured up a man who’d been dead himself for nearly a hundred years.

Cautiously, she reopened her eyes and met the man’s darkened gaze.

“Oh my gosh, it is you. And just like my father’s sketches, and the way he described you, right down to the scar above your left brow.”

Unconsciously, Kate suspected, he reached up and ran his finger across the scar. “Someone described me?”

As soon as he spoke, Kate recognized the voice from her dreams. Either she had totally lost her mind or, like Matthew McAlister, she was dead. “I’ve got to be dreaming. This can’t be real. And, you can’t possibly be Matthew McAlister.”

Nervously she scanned her surroundings, taking in the beamed ceiling, the heavy wooden furniture and the brocade coverings. The dim light, she realized, came from an oil lamp on the bedside table.

“Lady, I don’t know who you are, or where you came from, but I can assure you, I am definitely Matthew McAlister.”

She shook her head in disbelief, regretting the quick motion when a shooting pain radiated from back of her head forward. “Where am I? Never mind, don’t answer that. I’m dead. I must be dead because that’s the only way I could be seeing you.” She scrambled for the edge of the bed, saying, “I’ve got to get out of here. I can’t…”

Rather than free herself, her legs tangled in what seemed like yards of bed linens. In her haste to get away, Kate slipped unceremoniously off the edge of the bed and landed flat on her backside, the thick carpet cushioning her embarrassing attempt at escape.

“Are you all right?”, he asked.

Bracing himself on the foot rail at the end of the bed, he reached out and offered his free hand. His gaze settled on her bare legs. A man’s shirt, most likely his Kate realized, rode high on her thighs, exposing far more than she was willing to show.

“All right?”, she repeated nervously. If being insane is all right, then I’m fine.

“Are you hurt?”

“No, I’m not hurt. I’m just in a room that looks like something off the set of Maverick, and any minute now a young and rakish Mel Gibson will burst through that door with someone shooting at him, and I’m talking to Matthew McAlister. Other than that, I’m fine.”

Matthew McAlister looked positively baffled by her insane rambling. Yet, when he spoke, his voice held firm conviction rather than confusion. “First of all, you are not dead. And second, who is this Mel Gibson fellow who’s going to burst into my stateroom at any moment?”

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NANCY FRASER—Jumping Across Romance Genres with Gleeful Abandon—is an Amazon Top 100 and Award-Winning author who can’t seem to decide which romance genre suits her best. So, she writes them all.

Like most authors, Nancy began writing at an early age, usually on the walls and with crayons or, heaven forbid, permanent markers. Her love of writing often made her the English teacher’s pet which, of course, resulted in a whole lot of teasing. Still, it was worth it.

Published in multiple genres, Nancy has published over thirty-five books in full-length, novella, and short format.

When not writing (which is almost never), Nancy dotes on her five wonderful grandchildren and looks forward to traveling and reading when time permits. Nancy lives in Atlantic Canada where she enjoys the relaxed pace and colorful people.

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Book Review: She Sees Ghosts by David Fitz-Gerald #HistoricalFiction #Supernatural #SheSeesGhosts #CoffeePotBookClub @AuthorDAVIDFG @maryanneyarde

 I am one again taking part in a virtual blog tour with The Coffee Pot Book Club. Today, I am welcoming David Fitz-Gerald and his fabulous book, She Sees Ghosts, onto my blog.

She Sees Ghosts―The Story of a Woman Who Rescues Lost Souls

(Part of the Adirondack Spirit Series)

By David Fitz-Gerald

A blazing fire killed her family and devoured her home. A vengeful demon haunted her. Ghosts of the Revolutionary War needed help that only she could provide. A young woman languished, desperate to survive, and teetered on the edge of sanity.

Mehitable grew up in a freshly tamed town, carved from the primeval forest. Family, friends, and working at the mercantile filled her days and warmed her heart. For Mehitable, life was simple and safe, until tragedy struck. When her family perished in their burning home, she retreated into a world of her own making.

As a young girl, she had seen glimmers, glimpses, and flickers of the spirit world. She closed her eyes. She turned her back. She ignored the apparitions that she never spoke of, desperately hoping they would leave her in peace. She was mistaken.

Grief-stricken, Mehitable withdrew from the human world. Ghosts were everywhere. They became bolder. She could no longer turn her back on the spirit world. Her friends feared for her survival. Nobody understood her. She would have to find her own way.

Fans of TV’s Ghost Whisperer and Long Island Medium will especially love She Sees Ghosts. This historical novel features memorable characters and delivers bone-tingling, spine chilling goosebumps. It stands on its own and it is the next installment in the Adirondack Spirit Series by the award-winning author of Wanders Far―An Unlikely Hero’s Journey. David Fitz-Gerald delivers a historical novel with a bittersweet ending that you won’t see coming.

Would she save the spirits’ souls, or would they save her? Only time would tell.

Before I start, I would like to say that one of the main reasons I wanted to read this book was because of the wonderful book trailer that I was sent. It was simply amazing and I knew, after watching it three or four times, that I had to read the book!

(watch the trailer before you carry on reading the review and you will see what I mean - YouTube)!

I have read the occasional book in the supernatural genre, but this one does not blend in with the others in my mind. Mehitable seemed like a very strong woman to be able to face the ghosts that she sees as bravely as she does. There was one ghost in particular that I liked, who just stood and rambled about his life as Mehitable smiled along with the story. It reminded me very much of a child talking about nonsense and then asking their mother if she agrees, while the mother just smiles along, not really understanding anything her child is saying! (And before you ask, yes, I know that feeling very well)!!

There is one thing in particular that I think everyone should learn from this book; if you ask a girl out and she says no, don’t get drunk, sit on her doorstep, and light a match next to a bottle of whiskey. You will fall asleep, due to the drunkenness, spill the whiskey and drop the match, which will lead to a fire (gasp, who knew!) If a girl says no, she probably doesn’t like you and getting drunk does not make you more attractive, despite what your brain may be telling you at the time. You do not suddenly get biceps when you are drunk, the girl will not like you any better. 

The animals in this book greatly amused me, especially the names. I would love to get a rooster and call him Dinner, but unfortunately I like sleep and, if I can help it, I don’t like getting up earlier than I have to (although my offspring seems to love getting up much too early for my liking!)

Even if you don’t usually read supernatural books in a historical setting, or any variation of those two genres, don’t overlook this book. I greatly enjoyed reading it and Mehitable was a very interesting character to follow.

I received my copy from The Coffee Pot Book Club but you can grab yours from Amazon (Universal Link).

David Fitz-Gerald writes fiction that is grounded in history and soars with the spirits. Dave enjoys getting lost in the settings he imagines and spending time with the characters he creates. Writing historical fiction is like making paintings of the past. He loves to weave fact and fiction together, stirring in action, adventure, romance, and a heavy dose of the supernatural with the hope of transporting the reader to another time and place. He is an Adirondack 46-er, which means that he has hiked all of the highest peaks in New York State, so it should not be surprising when Dave attempts to glorify hikers as swashbuckling superheroes in his writing. She Sees Ghosts―A Story of a Woman Who Rescues Lost Souls is the next installment in the Adirondack Spirit Series.

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On tour with The Coffee Pot Book Club, Rebecca’s Choice by Heidi Gallache #BookReview #HistoricalFiction @HeidiGallacher @maryanneyarde

  I am so excited to introduce you to what could very well be one of my favourite authors, Heidi Gallacher. A huge thank you to The Coffee Pot Book Club for giving me the opportunity to review Heidi's fabulous book!

Rebecca’s Choice

By Heidi Gallacher

‘Can Rebecca find the love and passion she craves within a Victorian world that seems to be conspiring against her?’

It is 1887 and Queen Victoria is on the throne. Businessman and meteorologist Geoffrey de Roussier is passionate about his weather station and railways, yet little of his passion seems to filter through to his shy, naïve young wife, Rebecca. 

Following his tragic demise, Rebecca discovers that Geoffrey’s railroad investments have failed, leaving her penniless. As the past threatens to engulf her, Rebecca realises she has to make a choice. Gwilym Llewellyn, Geoffrey’s trusted friend and advisor, has an emotional debt to repay to Geoffrey and meets Rebecca to offer her a solution. Meanwhile Rebecca has found passion in another direction … 

One man will save her from destitution, the other will offer her the love and excitement that she aches for. Whom will she choose?  

This book has a beautiful setting in Cardiff, South Wales. If you like a good mix of an evocative depiction of the Victorian era and a modern-thinking heroine then Rebecca’s Choice is the novel for you. 

This is Heidi Gallacher’s debut novel, a compelling historical Victorian romance. Pick up ‘Rebecca’s Choice’ today to lose yourself in this wonderful story! 

Praise for Rebecca’s Choice

Rebecca’s Choice was awarded 5 stars and is a Recommended Read by The Coffee Pot Book Club. The book was awarded a Bronze Medal for Debut Novel 2020 by The Coffee Pot Book Club.

‘This is a story that is utterly beguiling from the opening sentence to the very last full stop.’ - Author Mary Anne Yarde

‘The historical details are so skilfully woven in that the reader steps with ease into the late 19th century.’ - Author Liz Harris

Okay, I admit that cover really grabbed my attention and when I read the blurb, I was convinced that this was a novel that I had to read, and I am so glad I did! Let’s start this review with some top tips to get the most out of this novel:

• A couple of hours of uninterrupted reading.

(If you are like me and find it hard to read in the day because of little ones demanding your attention, I suggest your forego sleep to read this book - that’s what I did, well, sort of. I got up half an hour earlier than normal).

• Tea, copious amounts of tea.

• A cosy blanket.

But back to the review…

Rebecca is a rather, dare I say it, ordinary woman, there is nothing extraordinary about her, which I think is why I found her so appealing. She agrees to marry Geoffrey so that she can be financially secure, which is a theme that runs throughout the length of this novel. However, she soon realises that for a marriage to be truly successful, then one really needs to love the person you are married to. Unfortunately, Geoffrey will give Rebecca everything and anything, apart from his love, and Rebecca is resigned to the fact that she has made her bed, so she must lie in it. Rebecca is determined to make the best out of the situation, and she does live in a very beautiful house, which is enough for her until she discovers the infamous turret-room. Previous to this discovery, Rebecca thinks that her husband is incapable of love, which is not the case at all. Her husband chooses not to love because he never wants to put himself in any sort of emotional situation where he is vulnerable to hurt. I really felt for Rebecca when she discovered her husband’s secret past, but she hides her disappointment behind a calm facade.

The historical backdrop of this novel is wonderfully depicted. I was shocked to learn that it was more dangerous to give birth in a hospital back then, than it was to stay at home. You would think that doctors would know to wash their hands between patients, what were they thinking? Therefore there are some really distressing scenes in this book, but I think the author has really captured the very essences of this era.

A great deal happens within this novel, and I don’t want to give away any spoilers, but it suffices for me to say that this novel was unputdownable and is simply brilliant from beginning to end. Therefore, I am really looking forward to reading more books from this very talented author in the future.

I was given a copy of Rebecca's Choice by The Coffee Pot Book Club, but you can grab yours from Amazon UK or Amazon US (depending where you live)!

Heidi Gallacher was born in London in the Sixties. She grew up in Cardiff and Swansea, South Wales. She jumped at the chance to move to Paris in her twenties to learn a new language and culture. 

Following the arrival of her first son she moved to sunny Switzerland where she has lived ever since. 

She completed her Masters in Creative Writing in 2018 and her first short story Changing Places was published in September of that year. Rebecca's Choice is her first novel.

When not writing, Heidi writes and performs music, swims in Lake Zürich and fundraises for a school in Tanzania. 

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#BookReview, The Other Cipher: Soli Hansen Mysteries Book 2 by Heidi Eljarbo #HistoricalFiction #BogTour @HeidiEljarbo @maryanneyarde

 

Once again I am on tour with The Coffee Pot Book Club. I am really enjoying meeting all the authors and having a chance to read their books. Today I am welcoming Heidi Eljarbo and her wonderfully addictive book, The Other Cipher: Soli Hansen Mysteries Book 2.

The Other Cipher

Soli Hansen Mysteries Book 2

By Heidi Eljarbo

In the captivating second book of the Soli Hansen Mysteries, two women—separated by more than three hundred years—are connected through their love of art.

1613. Fabiola Ruber is been wed to a man she does not know and must live in a country with a new language and different customs. The memories of a lost love in her hometown Malta haunt her, and she sets out to find an artist who can do her portrait and recapture the feelings she had when she once modeled for a renowned Italian master painter.

1944. Four years into World War II, art historian Soli Hansen works with the Norwegian resistance to locate significant artwork and safeguard the pieces from the Nazis. When she finds out the Germans are after a hidden baroque depiction of a seventeenth century woman, she must muster all her courage and skills to decipher encrypted codes and preserve the mysterious art before it’s too late.

Both women are determined to do what they can to bring healing and redemption to their otherwise ominous future. Through tangled, bewildering clues and an eye for detail, Soli’s bond to Fabiola grows closer by the day. She must find the missing painting before the enemy does.

Ranging from a privileged life in seventeenth century Antwerp to Oslo during the German occupation of the second world war, this dual timeline is a historical mystery thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end.

Oh my, that cover! You know what I am like for a striking cover—I am a bit like a magpie in that sense, I like pretty things, and that cover is certainly pretty!! But you know what they say, “don’t judge a book by the cover” but in this case, I am afraid I did! But enough about the cover, I should really be talking about the inside, you know, the story!

Confession time, I thought the Resistance was all about blowing things up, helping the allies and causing chaos and confusion, I did not realise they were also into stealing artwork to stop the Nazis from stealing it first! Whether they did, or whether they did not, it does not matter for that is what this novel is about, and I don’t have the time to research what they Resistance did and didn’t do. Anyway, I am going off the point, there is this painting which the Nazis really want, but the Resistance is determined to find it first and hide it. It all sounds rather simplistic, but no one knows where the painting is, and the one person who does know so happens to be Jewish, and he and his family were taken by the Nazis to goodness know where – the only clue he has left is a cypher. It is all very Dan Brown!

Alongside this fast-paced, energetic story is the story of the origins of the painting, so we also spend some time in the seventeenth century, where a young woman commissions a portrait of herself with her young daughter and their two dogs, but she doesn’t want any old painter to do it, she wants Rubens (you know, the artist with the cool hat and wicked moustache)! I really enjoyed this part of the book, I have been a fan of Rubens for a long old while, and I racked my brains trying to remember this particular portrait only to realise the author had used a bit of creative licence. Yes, I admit it, there was a facepalm moment on my part. Not that this made any difference to how much I enjoyed this novel. My only complaint, is that I would have liked to have spent a little more time in the seventeenth century, but I think that was because I would have loved to have read more about Rubens.

What I really liked about this story was the length. I know that sounds totally mad. But so often historical fiction novels are massively long books, and it takes me so long to get through them. This novel is compact, filled with non-stop action, and I read it in under three hours. Perfect!

I have not read the first book in this series, but it did not take me long to figure out who everyone was and what their role in the story was. My favourite character was definitely Heddy who, despite her own circumstances, is determined to see the Nazi occupation come to an end in Norway.

I really enjoyed this novel, and I will be certainly reading more books by this author in the future.

I received my copy of this book from The Coffee Pot Book Club but you can grab yours on Amazon Uk or Amazon US (depending where you live)!

Heidi Eljarbo is the bestselling author of historical fiction and mysteries filled with courageous and good characters that are easy to love and others you don't want to go near.

Heidi grew up in a home filled with books and artwork and she never truly imagined she would do anything other than write and paint. She studied art, languages, and history, all of which have come in handy when working as an author, magazine journalist, and painter.

After living in Canada, six US states, Japan, Switzerland, and Austria, Heidi now calls Norway home. She and her husband have a total of nine children, thirteen grandchildren--so far--in addition to a bouncy Wheaten Terrier.

Their favorite retreat is a mountain cabin, where they hike in the summertime and ski the vast, white terrain during winter.

Heidi's favorites are family, God's beautiful nature, and the word whimsical.

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The Danish King’s Enemy (The Earls of Mercia) by MJ Porter is only 0.99 on #Kindle for a Limited Time!! #HistoricalFiction #BookBlast #CoffeePotBookClub @coloursofunison @maryanneyarde

 

You know what they say "Always be yourself, unless you can be a Viking, then be a Viking". Well, there are not that many opportunities to actual be a Viking, but I think the next best thing is reading about them! You have to check out MJ Porter's book (details below).

The Danish King’s Enemy

(The Earls of Mercia)

By MJ Porter

Every story has a beginning.

Leofwine has convinced his king to finally face his enemies in battle and won a great victory, but in the meantime, events have spiralled out of control elsewhere.

With the death of Olaf Tryggvason of Norway, England has lost an ally, and Leofwine has gained an enemy. And not just any enemy. Swein is the king of Denmark, and he has powerful resources at his fingertips.

In a unique position with the king, Leofwine is either honoured or disrespected. Yet, it is to Leofwine that the king turns to when an audacious attack is launched against the king’s mother and his children. But Leofwine’s successes only bring him more under the scrutiny of King Swein of Denmark, and his own enemies at the king’s court.

With an increase in Raider attacks, it is to Leofwine that the king turns once more. However, the king has grown impatient with his ealdorman, blaming him for Swein’s close scrutiny of the whole of England. Can Leofwine win another victory for his king, or does he risk losing all that he’s gained?

The Danish King’s Enemy is the second book in the epic Earls of Mercia series charting the last century of Early England, as seen through the eyes of Ealdorman Leofwine, the father of Earl Leofric, later the Earl of Mercia, and ally of Lady Elfrida, England’s first queen.

Doesn't it sounds brilliant, and it is all yours for only 0,99 on #Kindle for a Limited Time over on Amazon UK / Amazon US (depending where you live)! Go on, treat yourself, you deserve it!!

M J Porter  

I’m an author of fantasy (Viking age/dragon-themed) and historical fiction (Early English, Vikings and the British Isles as a whole before the Norman Conquest), born in the old Mercian kingdom at some point since AD1066. 

I write A LOT. You’ve been warned!

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The House of the Red Duke Book One: A Phoenix Rising: LOVE & WAR AT THE CANDLELIT COURTS! By Vivienne Brereton #BookReview #HistoricalFiction #Tudors @VivienneBreret1

 

The House of the Red Duke Book One: 

A Phoenix Rising:

 LOVE & WAR AT THE CANDLELIT COURTS! 

By Vivienne Brereton

Be dazzled by the dancing, drama and display in Tudor England, Stewart Scotland, Valois France, and The Habsburg Empire.

Heady places of power, intrigue and lovers’ trysts. Where plans are equally likely to be drawn up for a bloody war, as for an extraordinary event such as the fabled 1520 Field of Cloth of Gold.

Meet Thomas Howard. Soldier. Statesman. Courtier. Head of one of the most powerful families in England. A phoenix rising from the ashes at the magnificent court of Henry VIII.

“If I have anything to do with it, we Howards will live forever.”

After a calamitous period of disgrace, Thomas’s family is once more riding high at court due to his intelligence and perseverance, and the part played by his middle son, Edward, a royal favourite known for his good looks, swagger and charm.

Thomas is a keeper of secrets on both sides of the Narrow Sea separating England from France. Mystery swirls around the lives of Tristan, Cecily,

Valentine, and Nicolas.

But there are no secrets that time does not reveal….

You would think that surviving six very different kings would be something of an achievement in itself. But no, Thomas Howard was determined to bring more glory and riches to his House. The only problem was old Tom Wolsley annoyingly had the ear of the king. And things never go exactly the way you had planned them.

First off, there are recipes in this book, and it isn't a recipe book, it's historical fiction. Recipes such as Thomas Wolsey's Hyppocras (which included two bottles of red wine - I like his thinking)! and La Colombe Cameline Sauce. No, I kid you not, there are recipes, I did not make this up. It is indeed a novel idea to include recipes and one that I have not come across before.

Secondly, there is a huge cast of characters, and I mean huge. If you don't know your Tudors from your Stuarts and your Habsburg from your Valois, then you may want a pen and pencil close at hand because although the author has included an extensive cast list at the beginning of the book, I loath having to flip back through the pages to find out who everyone is.  So, my notebook is filled with my scribbles - it looks a little like an elaborate family tree, only it isn't my family, I am pretty sure I don't have any Tudors hiding in my closet. Umm...?!

The story itself was fabulously delicious, much like some of those recipes, especially the ones that include wine. It is packed to bursting with over-inflated egos,  and those desperate to do anything to gain position and power. It also takes the reader on an intimate journey of discovery of Henry VIII early years.

There are several viewpoints in this novel, but I have to admit, my favourite was Thomas Howards. Although I am not sure he meant to, he really did amuse me, especially with his spats with Thomas Wolsey (the Snake). Thomas Howard may be old, but he is not quite ready to be put out to pasture. I think he was by far my favourite character in this novel as he was just so pig-headed and determined to see his family rise in station. He is the phoenix determined to rise again.

I thought this was a really well-crafted novel, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. Now, where did I put those bottles of wine, I have a Hyppocras to make! If it is good enough for Wolsey it is good enough for me!

I was kindly given a copy of this book by the author but you can find your copy over on Amazon.

Vivienne Brereton

Born in historic Winchester, England, Vivienne has been passionate about the Tudors for as long as she can remember. This led to a degree in Medieval History and a growing desire to write a historical novel. Words have always played an important part in her life, whether writing, editing, teaching English, or just picking up a good book.

In preparation for her Tudor series, she did an enormous amount of research: reading, visiting historic buildings, art galleries, with the odd joust or two thrown in! She even mastered several Tudor recipes which are included in her novel. Seeing 'A Phoenix Rising', Book One of 'The House of the Red Duke' in print for the first time was a moment of great joy for her. She hopes that anyone reading it will enjoy the end result as much as she enjoyed writing it.

On tour with Goddess Fish Promotions - Without A Head by M. Glenda Rosen @GoddessFish

 

Please give a lovely, warm welcome to M. Glenda Rosen who is on tour with Goddess Fish Promotions. Scroll down and check out the fabulous Giveaway!

WITHOUT A HEAD

by M. Glenda Rosen

Jenna Preston is used to investigating cheating spouses, fraud, and even a murder or two in her role as a private investigator. But she’s never consulted on a case quite like the one at Darcy’s Salon in East Hampton. A killer has struck and left behind a woman’s head in the upscale salon’s shampoo sink.  

As Jenna struggles to make sense of the what’s happened, she comes up against entitled and badly behaved beach dwellers, greedy parties with motives all their own, and the billion dollar beauty industry. With her loyal dog Watson at her side, Jenna pieces together clues and tracks down a killer who claims victims that are dying to be beautiful.

As a Private Investigator, Jenna Preston had been hired to help solve murders, insurance fraud, cheating spouses and more. This was a new one for her.

She received what could only be described as a hysterical call from Darcy Monroe, owner of a popular, upscale hair salon in The Hamptons. 

A head without its body was rolling around in one of her shampoo basins. 

Almost five-feet, five-inches tall, always looking taller in her two or three-inch heels, Jenna had long red hair, blue eyes and was often seen driving around the East End in a white jeep, and in recent years, with her Irish Setter sitting next to her.  

As a well-respected private investigator in the area, she told the salon owner, “I’ll be right there, and don’t touch anything until the police arrive.”

Jenna knew they needed to secure the business as a crime scene and Coroner Doc Bishop and Head of Forensics Lara Stern had to be brought in as well.

“Troy, someone left a head, without the body, in a shampoo bowl at Darcy’s Salon. I’ll be there in about ten minutes.”

”Damn it, Jenna, I nearly spilled my coffee listening to this bizarre message.  I’ll be there within the half hour. Meantime, I’ll ask Lara to get over there to check the crime scene for prints and other possible evidence and for Doc to arrange to bring the head to the morgue. We’ll want to look at it there, after he’s had a chance to determine how it was cut off and anything else he might find.”

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Marcia Rosen (aka M. Glenda Rosen) is author of ten books including The Senior Sleuths and Dying To Be Beautiful Mystery Series and The Gourmet Gangster, Mysteries and Menus (with her son Jory Rosen). She is also author of The Woman’s Business Therapist and award-winning My Memoir Workbook.  Marcia was owner of a successful national marketing and public relations agency, received numerous awards for her work on behalf of business and professional women and has given many presentations, now as Zoom Events, such as: Encouraging the Writer Within You, Writing A Mystery...Not A Mystery, Book Marketing with Zoom and Podcasts, Writing From Your Soul, Memoir Writing and The Senior Sleuths & Dying To Be Beautiful Mysteries. Member of Sisters In Crime, Southwest Writers, Central Coast Writers and Public Safety Writers Association. Board Member, 2021, National Association of Independent Writers and Editors.

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