The Baroness’ Choices of New Books Publishing This Week
2023, Week 14’s New Books
My choices for this week include International Mystery, Cozy Animal Mysteries, Cozy Culinary Mysteries, Magical Realism Fantasy, Sweet Rom-Com, Cozy Crafts and Hobbies Culinary Mystery, and Middle Grade Mystery.
It’s April already?! Time is flying by, it seems like this year. Jen and I have so many amazing books that we are reading this month. Did you find any books that you think I should have put on this list? Jen has a book that she is reading this time.
Here are my choices for New Books Publishing Week 14 of 2023!
An American in Scotland by Lucy Connelly
Scottish Isle Mystery #1
Publication Date: April 4, 2023
Genre: International Mystery
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The small idyllic town of Sea Isle, Scotland, harbors some dark secrets, and Dr. Emilia McRoy is determined to uncover all of them—no matter what the diagnosis in this charming cozy, sure to enchant fans of Sheila Connolly and Charlene O’Connor.
Sea Isle was supposed to be the fresh start Dr. Emilia McRoy dreamed of. Far from the busy emergency room across the Atlantic in Seattle, she hoped to settle down and begin this new chapter as a small-town doctor to the quirky residents who immediately welcomed her. When she stumbles across a dead body, she starts to think that she may not be as Scot free of the drama and intrigue as she initially thought.
Emilia soon learns she has bigger issues at hand. It starts with realizing she’ll work closely with the less than helpful local constable, Laird Ewan Campbell. Her luck continues when she discovers that part of her new responsibilities includes being the coroner for the very body she found. Finally, when the body goes missing before she can even begin the autopsy, Emilia must convince the townspeople that a crime did, in fact, occur. The deeper she digs into the picturesque town, the more suspicious she becomes. And then there are her sleep issues. It may be due to the ever-growing list of suspects, a number of threatening letters, or the surprise visitor who breaks into her house at night. But she’s never backed down before, and she doesn’t intend to start now.
Someone doesn’t want this doctor to treat the ailments of Sea Isle, but Emilia McRoy is determined to find the murderer before they kilt again.
Digging Up Daisy by Sherry Lynn
Mainely Murder Mystery #1
Publication Date: April 4, 2023
Genre: Cozy Animal Mystery
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In a fresh new Maine-set cozy from author Sherry Lynn, Kinsley Clark must root out a killer before the killer roots out her.
At twenty-nine, Kinsley Clark is living the dream life she always envisioned for herself. She’s the proud owner of SeaScapes, a thriving landscaping company in wealthy Harborside, set on the rugged coast of southern Maine. Kinsley’s veins are filled with salty air, a myriad of colors, and the fragrance of fresh blooms. But one afternoon, while working at her aunt Tilly’s bed-and-breakfast, the Salty Breeze Inn, Kinsley digs up more than she bargained for—a high-heeled shoe. The once sparkly shoe, now caked in mud, is linked to a case the police had appropriately dubbed the “Cinderella Murder.”
Kinsley panics. Does this mean that her aunt and the inn are somehow connected to this murder? Will it scare away potential guests? Will it subject the inn to a rush of bad press? With Aunt Tilly’s reputation, and possibly her safety, on the line, Kinsley digs deeper into the crime to find out what the shoe was doing on her aunt’s property and who murdered Cinderella, whose real name is Daisy. As she investigates, more suspects rise to the surface, and eventually, Kinsley has to weed out a killer.
Eat, Drink and Drop Dead by T.C. LoTempio
Tiffany Austin Food Blogger Mystery #1
Publication Date: April 4, 2023
Genre: Cozy Culinary Mystery
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A former chef gets mixed up in murder when she moves back to her Southern home town in the first Tiffany Austin food blogger mystery – a culinary cozy that will make your brain work and your stomach rumble!
Food critic and blogger Tiffany Austin has the best job in the world: she gets to eat for a living. At least, she hopes she has a job. Her trial period at Southern Style magazine is up – and rumors are swirling that management are making a choice between Tiffany and a rival columnist: the ambitious Jenny Lee Plumm.
Former chef Tiffany knows she has a battle on her hands . . . but she didn’t realize it was to the death! When her rival’s body is discovered after the two have a very public argument, Tiffany finds herself the prime suspect in a murder investigation. The lead detective might be very hot – but Tiffany’s definitely not ready to go down for a crime she didn’t commit.
Ably assisted by Hilary, her best friend and partner in (non) crime, and bolstered by the unconditional love of her Siamese cat Lily and King Charles Cavalier puppy Cooper, Tiffany plunges into an investigation of her own. After all, she has a degree from the CIA – the Culinary Institute of America – and she’s not afraid to use it. But can she find the real killer before she’s served up to the cops on a silver platter?
Eat, Drink and Drop Dead is a great pick for fans of delicious culinary cozies by Joanne Fluke, Lucy Burdette, Krista Davis and Jenn McKinlay – if you like smart, savvy female sleuths, twisty mysteries and delicious food, why not give it a try!
Fateful Words by Paige Shelton
Scottish Bookshop Mystery #8
Publication Date: April 4, 2023
Genre: Cozy Animal Mystery
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In Fateful Words, the eighth Scottish Bookshop Mystery from beloved author Paige Shelton, bookseller Delaney Nichols stakes her reputation—and her life—when a literary tour turns deadly…
When Edwin, Delaney’s boss at the Cracked Spine bookstore, leaves town on secret business, Delaney is called upon to guide his yearly literary tour around Edinburgh. But on the first night of the tour, at the inn where the tour group is staying, the inn manager falls—or is pushed—off the roof of the inn, and killed. Then, one of the tour members disappears, leaving a trail of puzzles in her wake.
In a race against the clock, Delaney sets out on the expedition of her life, following clues around Edinburgh to get to the bottom of this mystery. Exploring sights from Greyfriars Bobby to the Royal Mile to the Sir Walter Scott Monument, she’ll have to put the pieces together quickly, or the bookstore’s survival could be on the line…as well as her own.
Fiddling with Fate by Diane Kelly
Southern Homebrew Mystery #3
Publication Date: April 4, 2023
Genre: Cozy Culinary Mystery
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When a local bluegrass musician disappears and a jug of her shop’s corn liquor is implicated, moonshiner Hattie Hayes must stop further trouble from brewing in this delightful cozy mystery series.
It’s August in Chattanooga, Tennessee and moonshiner Hattie Hayes has collaborated with a nearby vineyard to serve her moonshine at a Wine and ‘Shine event. Not only is this an opportunity for Hattie to gain more moonshine fans, but she’s also excited to hear the Bootlegging Brothers, a popular bluegrass band. But not every attendee is looking for harmony. When one of the brothers disappears and is presumed dead, Hattie realizes her grace note gathering has suddenly turned more sour than her mash.
Unearthing what happened to the missing musician is more difficult than Hattie first expected. Hattie’s moonshine is tied to the crime and there’s no time to fiddle around—she has to step up to solve the case. Luckily, Hattie’s cool head and quick mind help her understand that when investigating a musical crime, always stay sharp.
Includes Recipes!
In the Twilight Kingdom by Jeff Wheeler
Publication Date: April 4, 2023
Genre: Magical Realism Fantasy
A family’s tragic fall from power. A young woman’s shattered hope. But is all truly lost? Enjoy more of the mythology of Muirwood in a stand-alone novella by Jeff Wheeler, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the Muirwood and Kingfountain novels.
Elle Demont is the youngest of Earl Sevrin Demont’s children, his only daughter. An alliance with the kingdom of Pry-Ree will secure borders and stabilize both kingdoms. Elle agrees to the match but when her cousin, the ruthless prince of Comoros, decides to overturn her family’s fate, her future is anything but certain.
Enter a world of Leerings, majestic abbeys, and brimming with the awesome power of the Medium once more in a singular stand-alone tale set during the era of The Legends of Muirwood series. One woman’s triumph over darkness and despair will wrench the world and provide hope for the future.
It Happened One Night by Melinda Curtis
Summer Kisses #5
Publication Date: April 4, 2023
Genre: Sweet Romantic Comedy
USA Today Bestseller Melinda Curtis delivers another installment of Summer Kisses, an irresistibly funny, reunion, sweet romantic comedy about the Summer family, featuring Grandma Dotty. Only this time, it’s Grandma Dotty’s grandsons who find romance.
A chance meeting…
Four years ago, Nora and Chad were strangers. Each fleeing family drama, they met on a remote beach in the Hamptons, shared a drink, their frustrations, and their dreams.
A silent goodbye…
Without exchanging contact information, Nora slipped away, convinced that Chad wouldn’t see her the same in the light of day. Meanwhile, Chad can’t forget Nora. He’s been searching for her ever since.
And a grandmother who can’t mind her own business…
Just when Chad is about to give up the search and devote himself solely to the family diamond business, his matchmaking, bucket-list loving grandmother hires him a health coach – Nora. Now they both have a second chance to turn one night into something that can last forever.
If you enjoy secret identity movies like Sweet Home Alabama or Serendipity, you’ll enjoy this full-length, sweet romantic comedy with an HEA and no cliffhangers.
Sail Away Patsy by Leena Clover
Meg Butler Cruise Ship Mysteries #1
Publication Date:April 4, 2023
Genre: Cozy Crafts and Hobbies Culinary Mystery
A summer cruise. Horseplay and hijinks. And DEATH on the high seas!
Starry eyed intern Meg Butler has embarked on her dream job, only to be thwarted at the first step. No, she didn’t mean to poison the guests at the Sail Away party. Her boss thinks otherwise and is ready to send her back home.
When a healthy young man is found dead in his cabin, Meg thinks its murder! But who will believe her?
Flanked by a motley group of interns and crew members, Meg stumbles her way across Alaska, separating the clues from the red herrings, determined to find the guilty passenger.
Meanwhile, things are going wrong across the ship and Meg is blamed for them. Can she save her own neck while hunting down a cold blooded killer?
Sail Away Patsy is the first in a humorous, action packed cruise ship cozy mystery series featuring a daredevil amateur sleuth. She speaks before she thinks and can be a bit too smug at times but she gets the job done. Get ready to travel the world with Meg Butler.
To Catch a Thief by Martha Brockenbrough
Publication Date: April 4, 2023
Genre: Middle Grade Mystery
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Urchin Beach isn’t the sort of place where bad things happen. The little seaside town is too lucky for that. But then one day, a thief steals something precious―the town’s dragonfly staff, which is the source of all its good fortune and the most important part of the upcoming Dragonfly Day Festival.
Amelia MacGuffin is no detective. She’s eleven, quiet, and unlike her four younger siblings, she has no special talents. But Amelia loves her town. Her family has lived there forever. Her parents run the Pacific General Store, and she and her best friends, Birdie and Delphine, are about to start middle school. If Amelia doesn’t find the staff, the Dragonfly Day Festival will be canceled .
The town needs that tourist money to survive. Unless she cracks the case, Amelia’s family will lose everything–including the adorable stray dog they’ve fallen in love with. She only has seven days to solve Urchin Beach’s crime of the century. It’s not a lot of time, but Amelia has her list of suspects. It might be the new kids next door. Or the grumpy mystery writer who lives in the town’s creepiest mansion. Or perhaps even someone closer to home.
Amelia wants to save the town. She wants to save the dog. She wants both, so much.
But first, she has to catch a thief.
Well, that’s it for the New Books Releasing Week 14 of 2023
Drop a comment if you like one of the books above or if you have one to recommend.
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Happy Reading!
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