New Books Publishing Week 6 of 2024

Posted February 4, 2024 by karenbaron in Upcoming Book Releases / 0 Comments

The Baroness’ Choices of New Books Publishing This Week

2024, Week 6’s New Books

My choices for this week include Cozy Crafts and Hobbies Mystery, Cozy Culinary Animal Mystery, Cozy Animal Mystery, Sweet Royal Romantic Comedy, Cozy Paranormal Culinary Animal Mystery, and Cozy Culinary Mystery.

It’s February already, folks! I am excited. Groundhog Day already passed; now we have Mardi Gras and Valentine’s Day back to back this year. Be careful about what you decide to give up.

Jen and I are both reading a book this week.

Here are my choices for New Books Publishing Week 6 of 2024!

A Killer Romance by Maggie Blackburn

Beach Reads Mystery #3

Publication Date: February 6, 2024

Genre: Cozy Crafts and Hobbies Mystery

Love and murder are in the air this Valentine’s day in Maggie Blackburn’s third Beach Reads mystery, perfect for fans of Eva Gates and Miranda James.

When Beach Reads bookshop hosts a Valentine’s Day event, “Romance by the Sea,” bookseller Summer Merriweather has no idea that the guest author is under investigation for her own husband’s murder. When that same author is found dead at the local bed and breakfast, nobody assumes it’s natural causes–there were plenty of people who wanted her dead.

As Summer searches for the truth about the author’s stranger-than-fiction life, Summer finds suspicious indications of shady behavior in the author’s belongings. But the casual sleuthing is quickly derailed when Summer’s friend Glads gets hauled in for the murder, and they launch a full-blown investigation to clear her name.

As Summer and company pick through the scant clues to solve the case, they may find more treachery and heartbreak than they bargained for.

A Pie to Die For by Gretchen Rue

Lucky Pie Mystery #1

Publication Date: February 6, 2024

Genre: Cozy Culinary Animal Mystery

For fans of Sofie Kelly and Joanne Fluke, it’s the end of the tourist season in Split Pine– but a murder at the Lucky Pie Diner stirs up trouble for the sleepy town in this series debut.

Este March runs the family-owned Lucky Pie Diner on Split Pine Island in Northern Michigan. The pies at Lucky Pie aren’t just good, they’re magical, with a family recipe that grants certain customers their greatest hopes and dreams when they eat the pie. The remote island is closed to outsiders over the winter months, but on the last day of the season, the unpopular new produce vendor, Jeff, turns up dead on his boat, and Split Pine Island’s peace goes up in smoke.

Tom Cunningham, the local sheriff, casts suspicion onto Este, who may have been the last person to see Jeff alive. Not to mention several people witnessed her getting into an argument with the rude vendor in some of his final hours. Este decides to clear her name and her diner’s reputation by launching her own investigation, which means she must turn suspicion on her friends and neighbors, because only a local could have murdered the victim.

As Este investigates, she uncovers a deeper web of secrets, finding that many of the locals had reason to either frame her, or kill the victim. The clock is ticking to figure out the killer, and the clues in the case are flakier than an apple pie. Este will have to uncover the killer before her future crumbles.

Fur Love or Money by Sofie Ryan

Second Chance Cat Mystery #11

Publication Date: February 6, 2024

Genre: Cozy Animal Mystery

Secondhand shop owner Sarah Grayson and her rescue cat, Elvis, sniff out the suspect in this new, delightful Second Chance Cat Mystery from New York Times bestselling author, Sofie Ryan.

Sarah Grayson is taking a break from her bustling secondhand shop in small-town Maine to spend time with a friend and her dog. But their purr-fect visit comes to an end when the dog leads them to a storm cellar on a nearby property, where they discover a dead body.

The deceased turns out to be a sticky-fingered financial adviser who swindled millions from investors and who has been presumed dead for almost three years. Unfortunately, suspicion falls on the owner of the property where the body was found—and that owner is a good friend of Charlotte’s Angels’, the senior citizen sleuths who work out of Sarah’s shop. It’s all paws on deck, as the Angels are determined to clear his good name. But with a tight-lipped widow, a possibly shifty sister, and a slew of unhappy investors in the mix, the list of murder suspects seems endless. Sarah, Elvis, and the Angels have a lot of webs to untangle before they can catch the culprit.

Royal Rumble by Holly Kerr

Love in Laandia #1

Publication Date: February 6, 2024

Genre: Sweet Royal Romantic Comedy

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Prince Odin of Laandia and Lady Camille of Saint Pierre are getting married. The story of their whirlwind romance is sweet and swoon-worthy and completely made up.

Camille
I need a husband and the second son of the King of Laandia just proposed.
Sort of.
Because of some archaic, idiotic 18th-century French rule, I need to be married before I take over as ruler of my tiny island nation. And after Prince Odin’s quick exit from The Suitorette reality romance show, it’s obvious he’s looking to make a match.
The only problem? Ten years ago, Prince Odin broke my heart. And he just told the world all about it.
I’ve got to marry him, but I’m not in the mood to forgive him.

Odin
On paper, Lady Camille is the perfect choice for a royal bride. Smart, beautiful, ready to rule—but it’s the sharp-tongued temper and the tendency to hold grudges that has me worried.
Yes, we have a past, but it only lasted one night, ten years ago. And several—hundred—letters. I thought she would have gotten over it.
I thought I might have gotten rid of her letters before now too.
When I suggested Lady Camille as my bride, it was a good PR move after my reality romance humiliation. But seeing her again brings back memories I thought I’d forgotten

The wedding will be in six weeks, but will Camille forgive me before it happens? And what kind of marriage will we have if she doesn’t?

Royal Rumble is an arranged royal marriage, enemies-to-lovers, closed-door sweet romantic comedy full of missed opportunities and adorable dogs, sword fighting and snowballs.

Honeymoon Homicide Hijinks by Maggie March

Lucy McGuffin, Psychic Amateur Detective #10

Publication Date: February 8, 2024

Genre: Cozy Paranormal Culinary Animal Mystery

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Lucy is a human lie detector. Her little rescue dog Paco is a ghost whisperer. Together, they solve crime in this laugh-out-loud cozy mystery series!

When Lucy and Travis set off for a honeymoon at Green Acres Glamping Ranch they expected romance, relaxation, and s’mores by the campfire. What they didn’t bargain for was stumbling upon a grisly murder scene during their moonlit stroll around the lake.

When the local bumbling sheriff writes off the killing as a pesky bear attack, Lucy and Travis can’t shake the feeling that something more sinister is afoot beneath the charming glamping community. Determined to get to the truth, they decide to investigate. Luckily, they have their trusty dogs Paco and Ellie to lend out a paw and help sniff out the clues.

As danger looms, they must race against time to uncover the identity of a cunning murderer. Will they outsmart the killer or will their honeymoon end in doom?

Filled with humor, unexpected twists, and a dash of romance, Honeymoon Homicide Hijinks is the perfect cozy mystery for anyone who enjoys a good laugh and loves playing detective!

Pour-Over Predicament by Tonya Kappes

Killer Coffee Mysteries #14

Publication Date: February 8, 2024

Genre: Cozy Culinary Mystery

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SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY WITH A SMIDGEN OF HOMICIDE

Welcome back to Honey Springs, a town as warm and inviting as a fresh cup of coffee on a chilly morning.
Voted one of America’s best places, it’s the perfect blend of Southern charm and scenic splendor. But when a high-profile murder steeps the town in scandal, the picturesque becomes the mysterious.

Loretta Bebe—socialite, schemer, and the Southern belle of the Southern Women’s Club—is at the heart of the hullabaloo, accused of a crime that could spill the beans on her perfect life. With no one else to turn to, she calls on Roxy Bloom, the clever owner of The Bean Hive coffee shop with a knack for solving the most perplexing puzzles.

Roxy, whose legal know-how is as perceptive as her palate for espresso, finds herself brewing over clues and questioning the town’s most colorful characters. But in Honey Springs, every favor is a clue, and every sweet smile could sour to a motive.

Can Roxy filter through the lies before the true culprit grounds her investigation for good? Pour yourself a cup of intrigue with “Pour-Over Predicament” and follow Roxy as she uncovers that in Honey Springs, the truth can be as slippery as black ice.

Recipes included so you can enjoy the tastes of The Bean Hive while you lose yourself in the mystery of Honey Springs. Discover why everyone’s craving the latest installment of the Killer Coffee Mystery Series by USA Today Bestselling Author Tonya Kappes. Get your copy today and indulge in a mystery that will perk up your senses and warm your heart!

Killer Coffee Cozy Mystery is a series about small town gossip, family, friends, and putting differences aside when troubles brews.
Do you love to read about family and friendships?
Do you enjoy holidays, festivals, and celebrations?
What about when life isn’t always rosy?
This series has all of that and more along with twisty turn mysteries that will have you rooting for the entire town of Honey Springs.

Well, that’s it for the New Books Releasing Week 6 of 2024

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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