Welcome to the Christmas Book Fair where I will be featuring all the authors currently on the shelves of the Cafe and Bookstore.
The first author today is Mary Anne Edwards with a review for the first book her mystery series and a look at the new covers for the books – Brilliant Disguise: A Charlie McClung Mystery (The Charlie McClung Mysteries Book 1)
About the book
Are you sure you could tell the difference between murder and suicide?
Having had more than enough of the big city, Detective Charlie McClung moves to a small town looking for a simpler life.
Turns out his first case is the most complicated of his career.
A young woman is found shot and while everyone is telling him suicide, his gut, and the dead woman’s beautiful neighbor, are telling him something quite different.
How far can he dig before he uncovers secrets never meant to be unearthed? Throw in a shady police chief and an unexpected love interest and McClung quickly finds himself with more trouble than he ever imagined.
One of the recent reviews for the book
This is a fantastic first book by an author I had not read before. It is a story that keeps you guessing to the very last chapter. The two protagonists Charlie McClung and Marian are very realistic and you can feel the bond between them. This book could be have been written by Agatha Christie with its twists and turns, touches of humor, and added clean romance. Certainly one of the best murder mysteries I have read. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good whodunnit.
Read the reviews and buy the book: Amazon US – And: Amazon UK
Also by Mary Anne Edwards
Read the reviews and buy the books: Amazon US – and: Amazon UK Follow Mary Anne on: Goodreads – Website: Mary Anne Edwards – Twitter: @maedwards58
The next author is a recent edition to the Cafe and Bookstore with her books D.L. Finn with her most recent release, a paranormal thriller – This Last Chance.
About the Book
Six months after Amber’s sister is brutally murdered, she’s still looking for answers, and now someone is stalking her and no one believes her. Home alone with a powerful snowstorm approaching, Amber is determined to take control of the investigation by hiring a private detective, but her plans are disrupted when she finds herself snowed in with people she may not be able to trust. Meanwhile, Nester the evildwel, whose entire existence has been feeding on fear and pain, is seeking help from the angel who’s protecting Amber. Nester and Amber need answers. Can Amber figure out what’s going on with some subtle help from an angel? Will Nester find what he needs from his enemies? The worlds of good and evil clash, and the outcome will determine not only Amber’s and Nester’s fate but life as they know it.
One of the recent reviews for the book
This Last Chance by D.L. Finn explores a unique connection between Angels, evildwels and humans. The story underlines the fact that love eventually vanquishes evil. I marvel at the descriptive details about the Angels and their efforts to protect us from those who might harm us. Finn builds up suspense right in the beginning; it continues to grow and a nagging tension keeps you riveted to hear the outcome. A snowy and cold backdrop adds another dimension to the murder of Amber’s sister and her own safety.
Amber’s character is admirable, as she is observant, amiable and brave. She resolves to solve the mystery of her sister’s murder despite all the scary signs of being followed. Her patience and grit in the moment of crisis is remarkable. Even Angels love her. Nester too is drawn to Amber, he struggles to communicate with the winged ones but is scared of being overheard by an evildwel. His transformation is another amazing aspect of the story. I wonder how Finn could convert it into a feel good story despite the anxious moments. Highly recommended.
Read the reviews and buy the book: Amazon US – And: Amazon UK
A selection of other books by D.L. Finn
Read the reviews and buy the books: Amazon US – And: Amazon UK – Follow D.L. Finn: Goodreads – Website: D.L. Finn Author – Facebook: D.L. Finn Author – Twitter: @dlfinnauthor
The next book today is Telling Sonny by Elizabeth Gauffreau, a wonderful novel about Vaudeville in the 1920s and the story of life and love on the road. One I can highly recommend.
About Telling Sonny
At nineteen, pretty, vivacious Faby Gagne is still waiting for her life to begin. The time is 1924, the place Enosburg Falls, Vermont. With school over, her time is now occupied with mundane chores and avoiding the crossfire of resentment between her mother and her grandmother.
As the time approaches for the annual vaudeville show to arrive in the village, Faby watches the posters go up with increasing excitement. She is the best kind of audience for the Small Time: she does not discriminate.
When the show comes to the Opera House at last, Faby catches the eye of charming hoofer Slim White, who sets a course for her life that she never could have imagined.
A recent review for the book
Author Elizabeth Gauffreau resurrects the forgotten childhood fantasy of running away to join the circus with a twist in her novel, Telling Sonny.
Set in America’s idyllic early 20th century, a time of outwardly polite courtesies and thoughtfulness, Telling Sonny follows a young girl’s tragic fall from respectability to a life of white-knuckled survival among society’s counter-culture of traveling vaudeville entertainers.
Young Faby Gauthier, fresh out of high school wonders what’s to become of her life when the annual vaudeville show comes to her home town of Enosburg, Vermont.
Despite the drab setting in the Enosburg’s Opera House, Faby, accompanied by her sister and best friend, Josephine, is captivated by that year’s cavalcade of acts especially a song and dance number done by ‘America’s Favorite Hoofer,’ a tall, lanky fella known by his stage name, Slim White.
Read the reviews and buy the book: Amazon US – and : Amazon UK – follow Elizabeth: Goodreads – Website/blog: Liz Gauffreau – Family History: Liz Gauffreau – Facebook: Liz Gauffreau – Twitter: @lgauffreau
Thanks for dropping in today and I hope you have enjoyed this latest selection of books in the Christmas Book Fair.. thanks Sally.
Wonderful showcase, Sally. I love Denise’s writing and have read almost all of her books. I’m looking forward to getting to know Elizabeth and Mary Ann. Congratulations to each of the authors! ✨🎇✨
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Thank you very much Gwen and you have some great reading ahead of you..hugsx
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Thank you, Gwen. I hope you enjoy the journey of Charlie and Marian McClung.
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Thank you, Gwen xo
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I’m enjoying these Christmas updates, Sally. They feel so festive!! Congrats to Mary Anne, Denise, and Liz on the wonderful reviews. ❤ Hugs
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Thanks Diana… I am enjoying sharing them…have a lovely week.♥
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Thank you!
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Thanks, Diana!
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Thanks, Diana 🙂
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Thank you, Sally! You are a treasure. I hope you have a peaceful, happy, and healthy holiday season. Thank you for your support.
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Pleasure Mary Anne.. and enjoy your week..hugsx
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Thank you for featuring Telling Sonny, Sally!
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Pleasure Liz.. have a good week..xx
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You, too, Sally!
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Omg, these books are too good. Now have all 3 on my TBR. Congrats to all! ❤
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Thanks Debby…I can hear your TBR cheering from here lol… happy reading ♥
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I’m sure you can! Lol 🙂 xx
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Super authors and reviews, Sally. I read Denise’s book but need to get the other two.
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Thanks John.. and great reading ahead..hugsx
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Thanks, John 🙂
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Thanks for sharing Angie..hugsx
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You’re welcome. 😊
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Thanks so much Judith..hugsx
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Lovely books, Sally. I’ve read and enjoyed Telling Sonny.
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Thanks Robbie.. Liz’s book is brilliant..xx
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A wonderful selection for today’s Christmas book fair! I have read and loved “This Last Chance.” Thank you for sharing, Sally!
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Thank you Jan and for adding your recommendation… glad you enjoyed the selection..hugsx
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Thank you, Jan xo
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Some more great books!!
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Thanks Darlene..hugsx
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Thanks, Sally for having “This Last Chance” here today xo
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Three fabulous authors to bring some festive cheer, Sally. Congratulations to all of them on their reviews. Toni x
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Thanks very much Toni….hugsx
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A wonderful showcase of Mary, Denise, and Liz and their books and reviews. I love Denise’s and Liz’s writing. Thanks, Sally. 🙂
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Thank you Miriam… I am enjoying sharing everyone in the cafe as it is a reminder to me of how many fantastic books there are…♥
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You must have more than a thousand books on your shelf alone. 💞😊
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About that many Miriam… the more the merrier…♥
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I like the sound of all these as well. Thanks for the recommendations and good luck to all the authors.
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