#MidweekMystery: The Time for Murder is Meow by T. C. LoTempio, Death on the Half Shell by Donna Walo Clancy, and Ring-A-Ding Dead! a 1920s mystery by Claire Logan

Shell and her two furry sidekicks must cat-ch a killer to save their pet shop

Crishell “Shell” McMillan sees the cancellation of her TV series as a blessing in disguise. The former actress can now take over her late aunt’s pet shop, the Purr N’ Bark, and do something she loves.

The Time for Murder is Meow

While getting the shop ready for re-opening, Shell is asked to loan her aunt’s Cary Grant posters to the local museum for an exhibit. She finds the prospect exciting—until a museum board member, who had a long-standing feud with Shell’s aunt, votes against it. When she discovers the board member dead in the museum, Shell becomes suspect number one. Can she, her Siamese cat Kahlua, and her new sidekick—her aunt’s Persian Purrday—find the real culprit, or will her latest career go up in kitty litter?


About the Author

Toni Lotiempo

While Toni Lotempio does not commit – or solve – murders in real life, she has no trouble doing it on paper. Her lifelong love of mysteries began early on when she was introduced to her first Nancy Drew mystery at age 10 – The Secret in the Old Attic.  She and her cat pen the Nick and Nora mystery series from Berkley Prime Crime and the Cat Rescue series from Crooked Lane.  Her latest, the Pet Shop Mysteries, makes its debut August 8 with The Time for Murder is Meow.

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You can cat-ch up with them at ROCCO’s blog, www.catsbooksmorecats.blogspot.com or her website, www.tclotempio.net

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Death on the Half Shell by Donna Walo Clancy

It’s the dead of winter on Anchor Point and most places are closed for the off season. Even the Shipwreck Café is closed Monday through Wednesday. Jay has used the extra days off to his advantage. The Tunnel of Ships Museum is ready to open to the public when the families descend on Cape Cod for school vacation in April and to Roland’s displeasure, Jay has started to hunt for the ghost’s hidden treasure. A Saint Patrick’s Day party has been announced and most of the locals have responded that they will be attending. To Jay’s dismay, some of those attending the celebration fall ill. In the chaos that breaks out, Robbie, Jay’s younger brother, disappears.

One minute he was tending bar and the next he was gone. Several days pass and no one has seen or heard from him. Jay must find out what has happened to Robbie.

Could the same person who sent the threatening letter to Jay be responsible for his brother’s disappearance? Are the Peterson siblings finally getting even with Jay? Is Robbie even alive?

Find out by visiting Anchor Point. Where ghosts roam freely, and family is everything.


About the Author

Donna Walo Clancy lives on Cape Cod, Massachusetts in the U.S.A. She is a single mom of three grown children and happily divorced.

Her first passion is writing. She also loves to read, all kinds of crafting and attending live concerts. Flea markets and yard sales can hold her attention for hours.
In her down time, she loves to walk the beach with her dog, Zumiez, and her metal detector searching for lost treasures.

Not holding herself to a single genre, she writes whatever story she feels needs to be worked on at the time. Her favorite genre is cozy mysteries and she has two series on Amazon at the present time; The Jelly Shop Mysteries and The Shipwreck Café Mysteries. She also releases a new standalone Christmas story each year and dabbles with romance and thrillers.

Author Links

Website –  https://www.facebook.com/dwaloclancy

BookBub – https://www.bookbub.com/profile/donna-walo-clancy

Amazon – https://www.amazon.com/Walo-Clancy-Donna/e/B00C401RS8?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1561489331&sr=8-1

Twitter – https://twitter.com/dwaloclancy

GoodReads – https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/20379439-donna-walo-clancy

Purchase Links – Amazon


On Kindle and Kindle Unlimited: Ring-A-Ding Dead by Claire Logan

Just married! It’s time for a … murder?

When checking into the posh Myriad Hotel on their honeymoon, Hector and Pamela Jackson discover a dead body!

This is the first of The Myriad Mysteries – a clean, mild murder mystery set in a fictional hotel in 1920’s Chicago.

No graphic violence, sex, or foul language 
No animals are harmed. 
The books are diverse and friendly to all of good cheer.

A dessert recipe and a sweet deal for Valentine's Day

Cozies With Heart: 9 Sweet Valentine Cozy Mysteries

Cozies with Heart
Grab a cup of cocoa and get ready to spend Valentine’s Day with a heart-warming collection of ten Valentine’s themed Cozy Mysteries from some of the most popular authors in the genre: Jodi Rath,
Stephanie Damore, Summer Prescott, Karin Kaufman, Gretchen Allen, CeeCee James, and Donna Walo Clancy. There are short stories, novellas and full-length books in the set, all of which are sure to grab you from the first page and take you on a thrill-filled ride through the sweetest holiday of the year.


Valentine’s Day Berry Cake from author Jodi Rath


Use a mini cast iron when baking for one or two!
Recipe adapted from: https://toasterovenlove.com

Ingredients

 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
 1 tablespoon + 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar, divided
 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
 A pinch of salt
 2 tablespoons milk
 1/8 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
 1 teaspoon mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
 1/4 cup frozen berries (do not thaw)
Optional Toppings
 Ice cream, melted chocolate chips, whipped cream, yogurt

Instructions

1. Preheat toaster oven to 350 F and lightly oil a 3.5 inch cast iron skillet.
2. In a small bowl mix together the flour, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, baking powder, and
salt. Stir in the milk, vanilla, and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil until well combined, and no
oil is sitting on the top. Stir in mini chocolate chips.
3. Pour batter into prepared skillet. Top with frozen berries and sprinkle remaining brown
sugar over fruit.
4. Bake at 350 F for 17 to 22 (times may vary depending on your oven) minutes until the
cake is lightly golden and the fruit is bubbly. Allow cake to cool 5 to 8 minutes and serve
warm with your favorite toppings.
Enjoy!


About Jodi

Jodi Rath
 
Moving into her second decade working in education, Jodi Rath has decided to begin a life of crime in her Cast Iron Skillet Mystery Series. Her passion for both mysteries and education led her to combine the two to create her business MYS ED, where she splits her time between working as an adjunct for Ohio teachers and creating mischief in her fictional writing. She currently resides in a small, cozy village in Ohio with her husband and her seven cats.

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