Upcoming Releases for October 2019

Posted September 29, 2019 by karenbaron in Upcoming Book Releases / 1 Comment

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The Baroness’ Choices for Upcoming Releases for October 2019

I don’t know about you, but I love autumn. The colorful mums, turning leaves, pumpkins, and the pleasant scent of fall baked goods. Then we have Halloween and Thanksgiving, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves.

Halloween is one of the best holidays. Seriously, you get to dress up and walk around with people giving you candy. Ok, now that I am an adult, there are fantastic Halloween parties. It’s all so much fun. Next weekend, we will be decorating for the holiday. Yay!

The Books

So, back to books. October has so many brilliant books coming out. It seems that the book world has jumped right to the Christmas holiday. But, I am finally over all of that and plan to embrace whatever comes my way. As I said before, so many fabulous books are coming out, I found a few, but there are so many more.

Below are some romances, RomCons, cozy mysteries, paranormal cozies, young adult and teen, historical fantasy and historical romance, steampunk, a children’s book, plus lots of holiday reads in there, too. Oh, I also have a mermaid detective, a black cat detective, and Tonya Kappes’new series is debuting in October. I will be reviewing some of the books below, some are part of upcoming blog tours, and others are just books that look to good to pass up.

Take a look and let me know what you think of my choices for Upcoming Releases for October 2019.

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A Ranch Between Them by Jeannie WattA Ranch Between Them by Jeannie Watt

Sweet Home, Montana #1

Publication Date: October 1, 2019

Genre:  Romance, Contemporary, Clean & Wholesome, Sweet, Holiday

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He needs time to heal…

…but is she willing to wait?

Injured former rodeo star Brady O’Neil is looking for solitude in his Montana hometown when he takes a job at his best friend’s ranch. Then he finds out he’ll be living with Katie, his friend’s sister and the woman he fell for years ago. His recent failures make him feel unworthy of love, so Brady tries to keep Katie at arm’s length. But is this girl next door exactly what he needs?

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Belinda Blake and the Wolf in Sheep's Clothing by Heather Day GilbertBelinda Blake and the Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing by Heather Day Gilbert

An Exotic Pet-Sitter Mystery #2

Publication Date: October 1, 2019

Genre:  Mystery, Cozy

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Exotic pet-sitter Belinda Blake is nervous about her new job at the White Pine Wolf Preserve, but it turns out that the care and feeding of wild carnivores may be the least dangerous part of the gig . . .
 
Pet-sitter Belinda Blake is no stranger to dealing with wild animals, but she’s wary when the owner of the Greenwich, Connecticut, preserve asks her to help out with her “fluffy darlings.” Her caution seems justified on her very first day, when she discovers a tour guide—dead, bloodied, and surrounded by wolves in the enclosure.

Was it death by predator or something more sinister? The body count rises, but something’s not adding up. As she gets to know the rescued wolves and wolf-dog hybrids better, Belinda realizes that her human colleagues are not above suspicion. With help from her own “pack”—her pregnant sister, Red the chauffeur/bodyguard, and hunky farmer Jonas—Belinda is hot on the killer’s tail, but if she doesn’t find him soon, he’ll do more than muzzle her to keep the truth from escaping.

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Handmade Ho-Ho Homicide by Lois WinstonHandmade Ho-Ho Homicide by Lois Winston

An Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mystery #8

Publication Date: October 1, 2019

Genre:  Mystery, Cozy, Arts & Crafts, Holiday

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Two and a half weeks ago magazine crafts editor Anastasia Pollack arrived home to find Ira Pollack, her half-brother-in-law, had blinged out her home with enough Christmas lights to rival Rockefeller Center. Now he’s crammed her small yard with enormous cavorting inflatable characters. She and photojournalist boyfriend (and possible spy) Zack Barnes pack up the unwanted lawn decorations to return to Ira. They arrive to find his yard the scene of an over-the-top Christmas extravaganza. His neighbors are not happy with the animatronics, laser light show, and blaring music creating traffic jams on their normally quiet street. One of them expresses his displeasure with his fists before running off.

In the excitement, the deflated lawn ornaments are never returned to Ira. The next morning Anastasia once again heads to his house before work to drop them off. When she arrives, she discovers Ira’s attacker dead in Santa’s sleigh. Ira becomes the prime suspect in the man’s murder and begs Anastasia to help clear his name. But Anastasia has promised her sons she’ll keep her nose out of police business. What’s a reluctant amateur sleuth to do?

Christmas craft projects included.

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Keeping Her Close by Carol RossKeeping Her Close by Carol Ross

A Pacific Cove Romance #3

Publication Date: October 1, 2019

Genre:  Romance, Contemporary, Clean & Wholesome, Sweet

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Hired to protect her

…unable to resist her

The job sounds simple: teach a businessman’s daughter how to stay safe. But former navy SEAL turned bodyguard Kyle Frasier has a personal motive, too. Harper Jansen is his late best friend’s fiancée. Loyalty demands he protect her, not that Harper looks in need of rescuing. In fact, it’s Kyle who needs help—balancing duty with his desire to build a life with the one woman he shouldn’t want…

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Rescued by the Perfect Cowboy by Melinda CurtisRescued by the Perfect Cowboy by Melinda Curtis

Mountain Monroes #3

Publication Date: October 1, 2019

Genre:  Romance, Contemporary, Clean & Wholesome, Sweet

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She came to Second Chance

…he took a chance on love

Art curator Sophie Monroe is overwhelmed with starting a new business and raising four-year-old twins. Needing help, the divorced mom hires cowboy Zeke Roosevelt as her interim nanny! French lessons and bookish pursuits give way to riding and roping. And scholarly Sophie falls hard for the strong, practical cowboy. Until Zeke reveals a secret that may prevent this temporary posse from becoming a permanent family.

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Royally Abandoned by Kelsey McKnight and Sarah FischerRoyally Abandoned by Kelsey McKnight and Sarah Fischer

Publication Date: October 1, 2019

Genre:  Romance, Contemporary, Holiday

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A seat on the throne or a place in her heart?

Greyson Montgomery dreams of a simple life, but as the crown prince of Aldora, simple is not in his future. Before ascending the throne on Christmas Eve, Greyson is given one month to explore how the other half lives. Armed with a few hundred dollars and a fake backstory, Greyson flies to Savannah, Georgia, to see if he has what it takes to chase the American Dream.

Scarlett Calhoun is a Southern Belle with a heart as big as a Georgia peach. When she meets the charming construction worker, Greyson, it isn’t long before she is embracing the holiday cheer. Soon, she’s teaching him how to cook, falling for his exotic accent and soulful eyes, and joining him on picnic lunches where they talk for hours.

With Christmas Eve nearing, Greyson must fly back to Aldora and either abdicate the throne, or take his rightful place as king. Will he ignore his birthright to remain with Scarlett or will she be royally abandoned?

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The End and Other Beginnings by Veronica RothThe End and Other Beginnings by Veronica Roth

Publication Date: October 1, 2019

Genre:  Young Adult, Teen, Short Stories

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No world is like the other. Within this masterful collection, each setting is more strange and wonderful than the last, brimming with new technologies and beings. And yet, for all the advances in these futuristic lands, the people still must confront deeply human problems.

In these six stories, Veronica Roth reaches into the unknown and draws forth something startlingly familiar and profoundly beautiful.

With tales of friendship and revenge, plus two new stories from the Carve the Mark universe, this collection has something for new and old fans alike. Each story begins with a hope for a better end, but always end with a better understanding of the beginning.

With beautifully intricate black-and-white interior illustrations and a uniquely designed package, this is the perfect gift for book lovers.

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The Other Better Me by Antony JohnThe Other Better Me by Antony John

Publication Date: October 1, 2019

Genre:  Children’s book, 8 – 12 years old

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Lola and Momma have always been a team of two. It hasn’t always been easy for Lola, being one of the only kids she knows with just one parent around. And lately she’s been feeling incomplete, like there’s a part of herself that she can’t know until she knows her dad.

But what will happen—to Lola, to Momma, to their team of two—if she finds him?

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Twins Under the Tree by Leigh RikerTwins Under the Tree by Leigh Riker

Kansas Cowboys #6

Publication Date: October 1, 2019

Genre:  Romance, Contemporary, Clean & Wholesome, Sweet, Holiday

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He never stayed put…

…until she gave him a reason to

Rebel cowboy Hadley Smith had never been one to stick around. Then he suddenly became a single father—to twins. Hadley doesn’t need Jenna Moran looking over his shoulder, but he grudgingly starts to fall for her compassion and strength. When faced with an impossible choice, can Hadley prove to Jenna he’s willing to put down roots?

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The Daemon Device by Jeri WestersonThe Daemon Device by Jeri Westerson

Enchanted Chronicles Trilogy: Book 1

Publication Date: October 2, 2019

Genre: Historical Fantasy and Steampunk

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London, 1891. Dirigibles, like dark leviathans, surge through the sooty skies of London. Steam powers the engines that supply electricity to the new lights along the Thames. And strange murder appears on the seamy streets.

Someone is killing women and gutting them for their body parts. Is it Jack the Ripper returned, or a far more sinister plot afoot than murder?

Magician Leopold Kazsmer, the Great Enchanter, ashamed of his Jewish-Gypsy blood, has fashioned himself into a proper English gentleman, though he harbors a carefully guarded secret; he has learned the dangerous art of summoning daemons and through it, performs real magic.

With the help of Raj, a tarot-reading automated man, and Eurynomos, a shrewd Jewish daemon, Leopold must discover what is behind the revolting murders that suddenly seem to involve tight-lipped German scientists, Golems in a plot of world domination, ghosts, demons, and the beautiful Scotland Yard Special Inspector, Mingli Zhao. Is she truly from the secret depths of Scotland Yard or is she instead a heartless spy and murderess?

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Snowflakes and Sparks by Sophie-Leigh RobbinsSnowflakes and Sparks by Sophie-Leigh Robbins

Old Pine Cove #1

Publication Date: October 3, 2019

Genre:  Romance, Contemporary, RomCom, Holiday

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One small town. One hot neighbor. One second chance at love.

The best fake snow decorations in L.A.? Done by Suzie.

About to get a promotion? Also Suzie.

Sent to a sleepy small town right before Christmas to save a bookstore? Unfortunately, Suzie again.

Old Pine Cove was the one place on earth Suzie had sworn she’d never return to. Then Suzie’s boss asked her to manage one of their bookstores there. She wanted to tell her no way, but that would definitely lower her chances of being promoted once she returned to L.A. So she sucked it up. Besides, it was only supposed to be temporary. What could possibly go wrong?

Gosh, how naïve of her.

Alex Denverton opening the door with that smoldering look of his, that’s what went wrong. It had been ten years since Suzie had crashed his truck and made a run for it. And now he was back in her life. How was she supposed to focus on work knowing he was right next door? And why did she ever agree to organize the annual Winter Walk with him?

One thing was certain, though. If Suzie wanted to have a magical Christmas, she couldn’t ask Santa to make it happen. It was up to her to decide: go big or go home.

Snowflakes and Sparks is a standalone, small-town Christmas romance in the Old Pine Cove series, full of humor and heart.

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Southern Wishes by Amy BoylesSouthern Wishes by Amy Boyles

Sweet Tea Witches #14

Publication Date: October 6, 2019

Genre:  Mystery, Cozy, Paranormal

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Pepper Dunn’s life couldn’t be more perfect. In a few short weeks she’s set to marry the man of her dreams, Axel Reign. All she has to do is tick a few more boxes and the wedding will be on.

When her cousin Cordelia introduces Pepper to a wishing stone that can alter reality, Pepper doesn’t think much of it. But when she and her cousins each make a wish out of frustration, they are thrown quite literally into a very different Magnolia Cove.

In this Magnolia Cove, Pepper’s life is completely different. Everything she knows to be true is false, and her world is upside down. Now she and her cousins must find a way to return to their lives—and Pepper’s true love—before they’re trapped forever in a Magnolia Cove they don’t recognize, living lives that aren’t theirs.

Can they do it? Or will they be trapped forever?

Find out now!

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Trouble Most Faire by Jaden TerrellTrouble Most Faire by Jaden Terrell

Familiar Legacy #11

Publication Date: October 7, 2019

Genre:  Mystery, Romance, and a Black Cat Detective

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CASTLES, CUDGELS—AND MURDER!

After the worst breakup in human history, Robbi Bryan needs a carefree summer and a place to fly her falcon. To give her wounded heart time to recover, she joins the Sherwood Renaissance Faire. But the faire holds much more than jugglers, archers, and a chance to reenact the days of yore. Robbi finds herself entangled in a web of secrets, lies, rivalries, and murder. The last thing she has time for is a handsome Scotsman with some hefty baggage of his own.

Mal McClaren has found a haven and a retreat among the permanent residents of Sherwood, Tennessee’s year-round Ren Faire. When a murder threatens his home, the brawny Scotsman comes up with a risky plan to find the killer and save the faire. He didn’t count on falling for a feisty falconer with a troubled past.

Trouble, the famous black cat detective, has never lost a human in his charge. He’s also never had—or wanted—a sidekick. But with a killer on the loose and the future of the faire in jeopardy, Trouble must work paw-in-hoof with Tuck, an incorrigible potbellied pig, to unmask the killer and show two wounded people that love is a risk worth taking.

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A Witch For Mr. Holiday by Deanna ChaseA Witch For Mr. Holiday by Deanna Chase

Witches of Christmas Grove #1

Publication Date: October 8, 2019

Genre:  Romance, Paranormal, RomCom, Holiday

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Welcome to Christmas Grove, where holiday magic and matchmaking is in the air.

When Rex Holiday walks into the charming town of Christmas Grove, all he plans to do is to spend the season helping out at his buddy’s Christmas tree farm. What he doesn’t expect is for an overzealous matchmaker to slip a love potion into his cider. But the joke’s on the resident matchmaker, because not even a potent love spell can break through the walls he’s built around his heart. But when the girl next door catches his eye, some of his barriers start to crumble. Still, Rex Holiday’s time in Christmas Grove is only temporary. He can’t afford to fall in love. Or can he?

Holly Reineer is a powerful spirit witch who can see the future for everyone. Everyone but herself that is. And when Rex Holiday walks into her life, she sees his, too. He’s destined for a big corporate job all the way across the country. So when he starts to show interest in her, she knows it’s only temporary, and Holly’s not interested in a fling. She wants her happily-ever-after. But he’s very hard to resist… Can a love spell rewrite the future? If so, Holly will need to learn to follow her heart and, for once, trust what she can’t see.

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Cookies and Curses by Rosie PeaseCookies and Curses by Rosie Pease

The Matchmaker’s Grimoire #1

Publication Date: October 10, 2019

Genre:  Mystery, Cozy, Paranormal

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Heartwood Hollow is full of secrets, from the living and the ghosts.

Joanie Sunevall has never been wrong when it comes to love. Since moving to Heartwood Hollow four years ago, she’s gotten twelve couples together. Her knack for matchmaking is only one reason why rumors swirl through the small town about her being a witch. The other is the belief she bakes magic into her treats. If only the townspeople knew about her ability to see ghosts, but that’s one secret Joanie doesn’t want discovered.

Joanie’s not a witch, at least she doesn’t think so, although she plays into the rumors to sell more baked goods. And she loves helping people find who they’re meant to be with. When spirits interfere with the blossoming romance between Rich and Ashley, two of her regular customers, Joanie is put to the test.

She must decide what’s more important, fighting for true love or protecting her secret.

Ghosts, it’s time to meet your baker.

Cookies and Curses is the first full novel in the Matchmaker’s Grimoire series.

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Against the Rules

Against the Rules by Laura Heffernan

Gamer Girls #2

Publication Date: October 15, 2019

Genre:  Romance, RomCom, Chick Lit

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RISK EVERYTHING . . .

Holly has taken herself out of the dating game since breaking up with her cheating, thieving ex. She barely notices Marc, who comes into the game store every week, hoping to get her attention. Her friends insist it’s time to take on a new role, to leave Quiet Holly behind and embrace her inner flirt. And on paper, Marc’s great: cute, funny, and a hardcore gamer just like Holly is.

Then there’s Nathan. He’s everything twenty-eight-year-old Holly wants…except he’s also her friend’s father. Absolutely off-limits. But as she and Nathan playtest a new legacy game together, they’re growing closer. The game is complex and intriguing, and there’s no way to know how choices will pan out. What seems like a good idea could lead to disaster…or sweet victory. But in gaming, as in love, sometimes you have to roll the dice and take your chance . . .

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Better Watch Out by Christina FreeburnBetter Watch Out by Christina Freeburn

A Merry & Bright Handcrafted Mystery #2

Publication Date: October 15, 2019

Genre:  Mystery, Cozy, Holiday, Crafts & Hobby, Culinary

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Making a list. Merry’s life is Christmas chaos. Her divorce is still in question. She’s behind on crafting orders. Ebenezer is an escape artist. And with one day left, she hasn’t completed the line-up for the annual Christmas parade, thanks to one grinch. Once Merry knows the Christmas secret, she realizes Santa isn’t what’s coming to town.

Checking it twice. Santa’s naughty list, courtesy of Jenna Wilcox, will roll down Main Street with names of residents who deserve a lump of coal in their stocking. Saving the parade won’t be easy, but Merry is up to task. Or so she thinks until she discovers Jenna’s body stashed in Santa’s sack.

Going to find out. As facts are unwrapped, Merry finds the line blurred between who’s naughty and nice. As threats are aimed at her and those she loves, Merry dashes for the truth before the murderer puts her on the naughty list and crosses her off for good.

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Sophie Kimball Mystery #5

Publication Date: October 15, 2019

Genre:  Mystery, Cozy, Crafts & Hobby

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A view to a kiln …
 
Sophie “Phee” Kimball enjoys working as a bookkeeper for a private investigator. If only her mother Harriet could enjoy her retirement at Sun City West in Arizona—instead of constantly getting involved with retirees being prematurely put out to pasture. This time Quentin Dussler, a prominent member of the clay sculpting club, was found dead, clutching a piece of paper scrawled with Phee’s mother’s name.

Terrified she’s been targeted by assassins, Harriet begs Phee to investigate. What Phee uncovers is a complicated scheme that only the most diabolical of murderers would ever devise. And as she chisels away at confusing clues and potential suspects, Phee unearths something far more precious and valuable than she could imagine. Eager for answers, she takes a bold step—placing herself in the crosshairs of a stonefaced killer …

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What Heals the Heart by Karen A. WyleWhat Heals the Heart by Karen A. Wyle

Publication Date: October 15, 2019

Genre:  Romance, Historical

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Can they help each other heal?

Joshua Gibbs survived the Civil War, building on his wartime experiences to become a small town doctor. And if he wakes from nightmares more often than he would like, only his dog Major is there to know it.

Then two newcomers arrive in Cowbird Creek: Clara Brook, a plain-speaking and yet enigmatic farmer’s daughter, and Freida Blum, an elderly Jewish widow from New York. Freida knows just what Joshua needs: a bride. But it shouldn’t be Clara Brook!

Joshua tries everything he can think of to discourage Freida’s efforts, including a wager: if he can find Freida a husband, she’ll stop trying to find him a wife. Will either matchmaker succeed? And is it Clara, despite her own scars, who can heal the doctor’s troubled heart?

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The Wipeout Affair by Rachel Neuburger ReynoldsThe Wipeout Affair by Rachel Neuburger Reynolds

A Red Frog Beach Mystery #2

Publication Date: October 17, 2019

Genre:  Mystery, Cozy

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There’s trouble in paradise, in the hilarious second book of the Red Frog Beach Mystery Series.

Ready to go back to the beach?

Lexie Milano left her heart in Bocas del Toro, and the new and improved New Yorker makes the big choice to move to the laid-back Caribbean island permanently. Piña coladas, white sand beaches, and a little cabin of her own on the edge of the rainforest complete her picture of the perfect tropical future awaiting her. But if it looks too good to be true, it usually is. . . .

When the body of a beautiful wealthy local is found at an isolated surf camp, the owner calls on Lexie to help him figure out who did it in this delicious whodunit. Reluctant sleuth Lexie first turns to the police, but her sudden access to a treasure-trove of island secrets convinces her it’s time to solve another murder on her own.

Favorite characters from Drowning Lessons return to grace the pages of this comedic mystery, including Migs, the handsome photographer; Lloyd, the genius with the cryptic past; and Lexie’s new best friend, Detective LaGuardia. Between old friends, new associates, and the added potential of shark attacks, The Wipeout Affair will leave you laughing and guessing until the very end.

This is the second in the series but can be read as a stand alone novel.

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These Wicked Waters by Emily LayneThese Wicked Waters by Emily Layne

Publication Date: October 22, 2019

Genre:  Young Adult, Mermaid Detective

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A centuries-old curse plagues the island of Viaii Nisi and an ancient enemy lurks beneath the depths of the surrounding water. Annie Mayfield has heard all the stories and rumors about the island that is now home to the brand new Mayfield Villa resort, and she is definitely not psyched about having to spend her summer working there. The island s name alone Viaii Nisi, or violent island is enough to make any sane person seriously reconsider it as a vacation destination. Then there are the mysterious deaths of every previous owner! It s a history Annie s mother is quick to shrug off, but when a guest goes missing on opening night, Annie really starts to get the creeps. And then Annie makes a truly terrifying discovery: ruins filled with bones and one skeleton that seems to be half human and half fish. Intrigued by the strange remains and determined to help find the missing guest, Annie channels her inner Nancy Drew minus the skirt and pearls, of course in an attempt to uncover the truth about Viaii Nisi. But that truth is beyond anything she could ever have imagined. With her mother in complete denial and local officials unconcerned, Annie finds she ll have to face her biggest fears if she s to attempt to save everyone she loves.

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Pretty Little Fliers by Erin JohnsonPretty Little Fliers by Erin Johnson

Magic Market Mysteries #1

Publication Date: October 25, 2019

Genre:  Mystery, Cozy, Paranormal

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She talks to the animals. But when they witness a murder, who will squawk first?

Cursed and almost powerless, Jolene’s definitely down on her magical luck. Forced to disguise her taboo shifter abilities, she barely makes ends meet by working as a pretend pet psychic. So she eagerly says, “Oui,” to a job securing testimony from a parakeet that watched a woman’s fatal fall.

Teaming up with a true blue police officer and his lie-sniffing German Shepherd, Jolene works hard to hunt down suspects. But with an after-hours affair, a disgruntled neighbor, and risqué photos all seemingly connected to the crime, untangling the truth is bound to get hairy.

Can Jolene protect her cover and pluck out the clues before she falls from grace?

Pretty Little Fliers is the first book in the delightful Magic Market paranormal cozy mystery series. If you like charming characters, picturesque French settings, and spellbinding twists and turns, then you’ll love Erin Johnson’s pet-friendly tale.

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Not Guilty by C. Lee McKenzieNot Guilty by C. Lee McKenzie

Publication Date: October 29, 2019

Genre:  Young Adult

Watch for Not Guilty at your favorite booksellers.

The evidence points to Devon Carlyle. He was there when it happened.
Everyone knows he had it in for Renzo Costa. And Costa says Devon was the one. In the judge’s rap of a gavel, Devon’s found guilty of assault. The star of the Oceanside High’s basketball team loses his shot at the one thing he’s worked so hard for—the championship game where college scouts could see how good he is.
Now he makes his great shots in Juvenile Hall with kids far different from those that have always been in his life.
Angry? Hell, yes.
He’s bent on finding who did the crime. He’s bent on making them pay because he’s Not Guilty.
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A Mail Carrier Cozy Mystery #1

Publication Date: October 29, 2019

Genre:  Mystery, Cozy

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Discover the southern life of Bernadette Davis, along with the eccentric and lovable citizens, along with all the fur babies, who live in Sugar Creek Gap in this NEW southern cozy mystery series by USA TODAY Bestselling Author Tonya Kappes.

Everyone in Sugar Creek Gap has tried to fix up widow and beloved mail carrier, Bernadette Davis on several dates. They say she has to be lonely. What they don’t know is how Bernadette’s life is filled…filled with everyone’s hidden secrets and obsessions. After all, she does deliver their mail and hears all the dirty laundry southern folks love to sweep secrets under the rug. While on her route, Bernadette finds one of her clients dead and suspects foul play even though the local police aren’t convinced. Bernadette discovers she’s got a penchant for discovering clues that just might help STAMP OUT a killer who is on the loose.

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Taking Wing by Clemency Crow

Feather Down Book #1

Publication Date: October 29, 2019

Genre:  Middle School, Fantasy

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Twelve-year-old Freya enjoys karate and is the only one in her class who’s trusted with a part-time job. But everything changes when she meets a boy with yellow eyes. She learns about the guardians, and how an age-old fight has prevented them from fulfilling their purpose.

Freya finds new friends in the Crow tribe, but not everything in the castle is blissful. A destructive shadow lies within her and all she needs to do to release it is close her eyes.

But as the guardians’ war rages on, Freya realises that, although the shadow’s power can be useful, it can’t create peace. To do that, Freya and her friends must solve the mysterious crime that began the war. Can they bring the guardians together before they destroy each other?

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Three Widows and a Corpse by Debra SennefelderThree Widows and a Corpse by Debra Sennefelder

A Food Blogger Mystery #3

Publication Date: October 29, 2019

Genre:  Mystery, Cozy, Culinary

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Food blogger Hope Early finds one item not on her scavenger hunt list—a dead husband . . .

Between developing her food blog, Hope at Home, and choosing low-cal recipes for a feature in Cooking Now! magazine, Hope has a full plate. Still, she’s never too busy to compete in a Jefferson, Connecticut, tradition—the town’s annual scavenger hunt.

But as she races with her team to check off the next item, Hope discovers a grisly surprise—the body of shady real estate developer Lionel Whitcomb, shot in a parking lot. His wife Elaine, who’s also in the hunt, gasps and nearly faints. But two other women on the scene cry out that their husband is dead.

It turns out this louse of a spouse was more than a little lax in legally divorcing his former wives. Did one of them put a bullet in the bigamist? Number one suspect and number three wife Elaine begs Hope to investigate. Now Hope is on a new kind of hunt—for a cold-hearted killer and triple widow-maker . . .

Includes Recipes from Hope’s Kitchen!

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The Healing Summer by Liz FlahertyThe Healing Summer by Liz Flaherty

Publication Date: October 30, 2019

Genre:  Romance, Contemporary, Clean & Wholesome, Sweet

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When Steven Elliott accidentally rides his bike into Carol Whitney’s car at the cemetery, the summer takes on new and exciting possibilities. Long friendship wends its way into something deeper when their hearts get involved. Feelings neither of them had expected to experience again enrich their days and nights. But what happens when the long summer ends? When Carol wants a family and commitment and a future, Steven isn’t so sure. He’s had his heart broken before—can he risk it again?

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Well, that’s it for the Upcoming Releases for October 2019

Drop a comment if you like one of the books above or if you have one to recommend.

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