The Baroness’ Choices of New Books Publishing This Week
2023, Week 12’s New Books
My choices for this week include Cozy Animal Mysteries, Cozy Culinary Mysteries, Sweet Rom-Com, Cozy Mysteries, Sweet Romance, Cozy Holiday Mystery, and Cozy Crafts and Hobbies Mystery.
Can you believe that tomorrow is the first day of Spring? How did transitioning into Daylight Saving Time work for you? Here not so great. The animals are so confused.
I found some more books that I thought were awesome when I read their descriptions. I have a review for one of these books.
Here are my choices for New Books Publishing Week 12 of 2023!
Emily Lickenson’s The Stillness in the Room by CeeCee James
Emily Lickenson Cozy Mystery #2
Publication Date: March 19, 2023
Genre: Cozy Animal Mystery
Donna shows up again! And this time it’s less than picture-purrfect. Donna’s claim to fame was photographing rich cats. Well, at least cats of rich owners! She knew sneaking onto wealthy estates to snap photos of their cats in the window was a little risky but it could pay off in a big way.
Turns out, too big. When she snaps a photo of someone who doesn’t want to be seen, the game turns deadly. Emily thinks she has her sights on the bad guy but before she can prove her case, a series of threats throws her off track. Can Emily track down the incriminating photograph before anyone else gets hurt?
Of course, Shakespeare, the cat is along for the ride, both sweet and sassy, and with nine lives!
In this quirky whodunnit you’ll find twists and turns, red herrings served with a slice of puzzle pie, and surprises that’ll have you turning the pages to find the killer before they find Emily. Perfect for those who love cozy animal mysteries with a pinch of humor, lots of clues, and a fun small town feel.
A Midsummer Night’s Scheme by Harper Kincaid
Bookbinding Mystery #2
Publication Date: March 21, 2023
Genre: Cozy Animal Mystery
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All the world’s a stage, but it may be curtains for bookbinder Quinn Caine’s brother if she can’t bring the lights down on an actor’s killer, in this mystery perfect for fans of Jenn McKinlay and Kate Carlisle.
Just when everything is returning to the calm that Quinn Caine and her sidekicks, Ruff Barker Ginsburg and Sister Daria, are used to in their beloved town of Vienna, a Broadway star crash-lands into their peace and quiet. Former ‘player’, Chad Frivole, is Vienna’s prodigal son—the once notorious lothario has returned a Broadway star, ready to make a different kind of mark on his hometown.
Not everyone is celebrating the Tony-award-winner’s return. Chad’s a triple threat—with a cast of characters lining up to seek their revenge on him. So, when he turns up dead in his car, trapped with a sack full of snakes, Quinn can’t say she’s surprised—but promises handsome detective Aiden Harrington that she’s staying out of this local mystery.
That is, until someone starts threatening her brother’s life. It’s true, Sebastian ‘Bash’ Caine used to be a womanizer, just like Chad. And the killer doesn’t seem to care that he’s not that man anymore. Bash Caine is in the killer’s sights, and unless Quinn and her crew can find the killer in time, whoever it is will drag her brother into his final act on this mortal coil.
Beer and Loathing by Ellie Alexander
Sloan Krause Mystery #6
Publication Date: March 21, 2023
Genre: Cozy Culinary Mystery
Amateur sleuth Sloan Krause is back to brewing in this latest installment of Ellie Alexander’s popular cozy mystery series, Beer and Loathing. Includes recipes and a travel guide to Leavenworth!
It’s ski week in everyone’s favorite Bavarian village of Leavenworth, Washington. Sloan Krause and her brewing partner in crime Garrett Strong are pouring pints of their deliciously decadent obsidian IPA and serving up slices of peanut butter chocolate pretzel bars. The mid-winter has everyone buzzing with excitement, especially Garrett. His family is arriving for a long overdue visit to Nitro. He can’t wait to show them around the village, spend afternoons skiing the surrounding alpine slopes, and curling up in front of a crackling fire with a hearty evening stout. But the cozy vibe takes a dark turn when a young doctor has a fatal fall from the ski lift. At first, everyone assumes it was a terrible accident, but Sloan isn’t convinced. Hazel Anders had insider information on medical research that could be worth killing for. Now barstool sleuth Sloan is on the case and using her nose for hops to sniff out the murder.
Perfect After All by Cece Louise
Happily Ever After #2
Publication Date: March 21, 2023
Genre: Sweet Romantic Comedy
I would do anything for my best friend’s sister—except tell her how I really feel.
Rob
I’ve been secretly in love with my best friend’s younger sister for years. And does she have a clue? Nope.
Maybe I would’ve made a move if she ever hinted she felt anything for me besides platonic friendship. But she hasn’t. And in addition to being smart, funny, and beautiful, she’s another thing—loyal to her on-again off-again jerk-extraordinaire boyfriend.
Only this time when they break up, things seem different. Do I risk our friendship by telling her how I feel, or is this one secret best kept?
Kelsey
When my boyfriend of eight years dumps me for another woman, my take-charge coworker convinces me it’s time for me to get back out there.
But searching for the perfect man in the online dating world is no picnic. Especially when I have no clue who I am or what I want.
And most confusing of all? Circumstances keep throwing me together with my brother’s longtime best friend, and suddenly, I’m feeling things for him I have no business feeling. As if that wasn’t complicated enough, we also work together—a recipe for disaster.
But what if the perfect guy is the one who’s been there all along?
A friends-to-lovers sweet romantic comedy featuring a he-falls-first workplace romance with laugh-out-loud moments and swoony kisses without any explicit content!
Note: Every book in the Happily Ever After All series is a standalone read and can be read in any order, however, the books are numbered chronologically.
Strike Out 4 Murder by J.C. Eaton
Sophie Kimball Mystery #11
Publication Date: March 21, 2023
Genre: Cozy Animal Mystery
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When softball fever overtakes Sun City West, foul balls and foul play add up to murder . . .
When a member of the local pinochle club rallies everyone in the community to come cheer on the softball team he’s joined, Sophie “Phee” Kimball can’t imagine a worse way to spend a free afternoon. But before anyone can take them out to the ball game, her mother’s friend Shirley spots a dead body, only to have it vanish before anyone else sees it. Soon Shirley and her friends can’t decide whether she’s losing her marbles or being stalked by the living dead—until an attempt is made on her life.
Wondering if the body Shirley saw belongs to a missing ballplayer who may have been murdered, Phee begins to suspect that Shirley’s in danger from a menacing killer. Following the clues at the ball park and eyeing the crowd for a likely perpetrator, she devises a clever scheme to sniff out the culprit, but she’ll have to act fast before she strikes out for the last time!
The Raven Thief by Gigi Pandian
Secret Staircase Mysteries #2
Publication Date: March 21, 2023
Genre: Cozy Mystery
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Multiple award-winning author Gigi Pandian is one of the best locked room mystery writers working today. Her newest heroine, Tempest Raj, returns in The Raven Thief, where sliding bookcases, trick tables, and hidden reading nooks hide something much more sinister than the Secret Staircase Construction crew ever imagined.
One murder. Four impossibilities. A fake séance hides a very real crime.
Secret Staircase Construction just finished their first project with Tempest Raj officially a part of the team—a classic mystery novel-themed home interior. Their client is now ready to celebrate her new life without her cheating ex-husband, famous mystery author Corbin Colt. First up, a party, and Tempest and Grandpa Ash are invited to the exclusive mock séance to remove any trace of Corbin from the property—for good. It’s all lighthearted fun until Corbin’s dead body crashes the party.
The only possible suspects are the eight people around the séance table—a circle of clasped hands that wasn’t broken. Suspicion quickly falls on Grandpa Ash, the only one with actual blood on him. To prove her beloved grandfather’s innocence, Tempest must figure out what really happened—and how—or Ash will be cooking his delectable Indian and Scottish creations nevermore.
Concerts Can Be Deadly by Cindy Bell
Sage Gardens Cozy Mystery #16
Publication Date: March 22, 2023
Genre: Cozy Culinary Mystery
Who said retirement is boring?
Samantha can’t believe her luck when she wins tickets to a concert to see one of her favorite bands. Not only does she get front row seats, but a backstage pass as well. Her best friend, Jo, is joining her, and they are looking forward to letting their hair down and having a night out together, enjoying the show.
But the performance comes to a grinding halt when someone is murdered onstage. Samantha and Jo find themselves right in the middle of the murder mystery. Along with Eddy and Walt, the four unlikely friends join forces and use their varied skills to investigate the murder.
The ‘Sage Garden Sleuths’ find themselves heading straight toward trouble. Will they be able to stay alive long enough to find the murderer? Or has their luck finally run out?
Concerts Can Be Deadly is the sixteenth novel in the fast paced Sage Gardens Cozy Mystery Series by USA Today and WSJ Bestselling Author Cindy Bell. If you like astute amateur sleuths, strong friendships and quirky characters, you’ll love this page-turning cozy mystery that will keep you glued to the page.
A Sprinkle of Spring by Melissa McClone
Silver Falls #4
Publication Date: March 23, 2023
Genre: Sweet Romance
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She’s finally put down solid roots, but his are far away…
L.A.-based surgeon Flynn Andrews may be arrogant and overprotective, but he’ll do anything for his family. When his pregnant sister asks him to be her baby’s godfather, Flynn’s touched. Though he’s unhappy that the godmother will be his sister’s best friend and employee, Anna Kent. Flynn doesn’t trust her. Anna’s sunshine attitude and easy smiles must be an act.
Dog groomer Anna Kent dreams of falling in love and living happily ever after. She cherishes the life she’s built in the small town of Silver Falls, a world away from her painful childhood, but she’s missing a life partner. Her overly hyper dog, three spoiled cats, and two rescue fosters don’t count. Anna can’t wait to be a godparent, but she’s not thrilled to share the honor with grumpy Flynn.
He doesn’t like her. She’s not impressed with him. Somehow, they’ll have to find a way to plan a baby shower together. But as unexpected feelings spark and tensions escalate, the party might be the least of their problems.
Chocolate Bunny Betrayal by Tonya Kappes
Holiday Cozy Mystery #5
Publication Date: March 23, 2023
Genre: Cozy Holiday Mystery
If y’all love holidays, small towns, undying relationships, southern food, animals, and a smidgen of homicide, THIS cozy mystery series is for you.
CELEBRATE GOOD CRIMES When amateur sleuth and town journalist, Violet Rhinehammer, stumbles upon a dead body during the Hip Hop Hurray Easter Festival, she knows she has to get to the bottom of things.
As she delves deeper into the mystery, she discovers that one of the bunnies auditioning for the top spot was seen running away from the scene of the crime. With the added pressure of keeping her identity as the town’s Merry Maker a secret, Violet must work quickly to uncover clues and find the killer before they strike again.
But the investigation takes a delicious turn after some clues turn up at bake-off competition. Could one of the baking contestants have motive to commit murder over a prize-winning dessert?
Is this a case of chocolate bunny betrayal, or is there something even darker at play?
Violet encounters a cast of colorful characters, including rival bunnies competing for the top spot, a demanding Easter Bunny, and a group of mischievous bakers vying for the top baker spot. With twists and turns at every corner, Violet must use all of her skills and wit to solve the case before the killer hops away.
Purls Before Swine by Rebecca McKinnon
Clear Creek Mysteries #3
Publication Date: March 23, 2023
Genre: Cozy Crafts and Hobbies Mystery
Autumn has arrived in the Rocky Mountains. The resort that was almost the death of the small town of Clear Creek is trying to mend relations by hosting a local artisan show.
Jemma has been asked to create a display showing beginner projects all the way up to expert. Hoping to knit up attention for the shops in Clear Creek, she agrees. The last thing she expects is to trip over a body in the middle of the exhibits.
Curiosity piqued, she wants to know how someone was killed under the watchful eyes of the resort’s security staff — headed by the man she loves.
Even though her past experiences have taught Jemma she doesn’t want to be anywhere near a killer, when Deputy Chase surprises everyone by asking for her help she can’t bring herself to say no. Because if the killer isn’t bound off before the resort guests leave, someone will get away with murder.
Hotcakes and Homicide by Wendy Meadows
Snow Falls Alaska Cozy Mystery #5
Publication Date: March 25, 2023
Genre: Cozy Culinary Mystery
This winter wonderland is hiding a dangerous killer…
Amateur sleuth Bethany Lights is eager to enjoy a cozy Thanksgiving with her family and settle into her new home in the beautiful town of Snow Falls, Alaska. But when her crazy Uncle Riley appears on her doorstep, a holiday headache quickly turns into a deadly cat-and-mouse game when a body turns up in the snow.
Determined to solve the mystery, Bethany’s simple investigation soon sends her tumbling down a sinister rabbit hole into a world of sharp secrets and painful truths that all seem to revolve around her crazy uncle. With the town crippled by a vicious snowstorm and a ruthless murderer on the prowl, Bethany finds herself embroiled in a battle of wits that could have devastating consequences.
And after her best friend and uncle are kidnapped, Bethany is forced out into an icy world where a deadly snowman is waiting for her…
Will Bethany survive Thanksgiving and save the day? Or will she end up as frozen leftovers on the plate of an unseen killer?
Well, that’s it for the New Books Releasing Week 12 of 2023
Drop a comment if you like one of the books above or if you have one to recommend.
Thank you for stopping by,
Happy Reading!
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