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Dolly All the Time: A GMA Book Club Pick by Annabel Monaghan #Review @annabelmonaghan @penguinusa

As soon as I saw the title of this book, I had to read it! Dolly All the Time: A GMA Book Club Pick Contemporary Women's Fiction/Romance/Comedy Setting - Rhode Island Publisher ‏ : ‎ G.P. Putnam's Sons Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 26, 2026 Print length ‏ : ‎ 400 pages Hardcover ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8217185054 ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0FQH54TN1 Paperback ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0593853970 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593853979 Kindle ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0593853986 ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0FNVHX96C Audiobook : ASIN B0FPGMSSQK If they start by pretending, can they end with something real? Dolly Brick has never met a problem she couldn’t solve. Not when her mom left when she was twelve, and not at thirty-nine when she moves with her son back to Whitfield, Rhode Island, for the summer to keep her dad and brother from losing the family home. So when she comes across Stewart Whitfield—annoyingly handsome scion of the Whitfield family—with a flat tire and at the wrong end of a very public, very humiliating breakup, it’s in her nature to help. But Stewart’s proposed arrangement ends up being more than either of them bargained for, because as public dinners and high-society benefits turn into sunset boat rides and kisses that hit her bloodstream like a ghost pepper, Dolly starts to feel something more than helpful. She’s never relied on anyone besides herself—can she really start now? Dollycas's Thoughts Dolly Brick is a problem solver. She has been handling a lot since mom left their family behind when she was 12-years-old. Now she is thirty-nine, and she needs to return home, Whitfield, Rhode Island, with her thirteen-year-old son, Gus, to help her dad and brother following a house fire. They usually make monthly trips, but this is going to take time to handle. Stewart Whitfield is the powerful heir apparent to the CEO role at Whitfield Industries. He rarely spends time in Whitfield, but when Dolly sees him on the side of the road with a flat tire, she is surprised, and she offers to help. She deals with a classroom of kindergartners; surely, she can handle Stewart Whitfield and his ignorance in changing a tire. He soon tells her about his headline-making breakup with his fiancée. When Stewart and Dolly meet again, he makes a very interesting proposal. It could help her do a lot for her family. It's a complicated arrangement that takes a fun twist. It starts out with Dolly accompanying him to high-society events and public business dinners, but the romantic tension is thick. Soon, it's sunset boat rides and some ultra-hot kissing sessions. Can this be progressing into a true relationship? Or will it crash and burn like all her romantic relationships? _____ I usually read mysteries, but this book was the change of pace I needed last week. Dolly is a strong, down-to-earth, working three jobs. She is a kindergarten teacher in Boston, the call center operator for a small sporting goods company, and when she is home, she steps in where needed in the family business, Brick Fish House. She is a mom to Gus, a sister to Patsy and Christopher. Patsy is busy with her own family and rarely visits. Christopher suffered a head injury when he and our mom were in a car accident when he was eight. He needs many medications to "even out his disposition. " Dolly feels responsible to fix and take care of everything and everyone. Money is always tight, so she needs to be extra resourceful. I enjoyed that she kept her head and stayed true to herself from beginning to end. Gus is a terrific young man. He grew throughout the story. The family dynamic, sans Patsy, is heartwarming and relatable. Stewart Whitfield's life appears to be publicly imploding. He thinks the idea he presents to Dolly will right the ship to help him secure the coveted CEO position he has been working tirelessly toward for a long time. I loved his sister, Busy. His mother had some genuine caring moments, too. Busy is the only member of his family who knows his arrangement with Dolly. I don't want to give too much away. Ms. Monaghan has created characters with depth and put them in believable situations. This story could have come off as cheesy or campy, but the author's treatment of the plot and theme made it so much more than a typical romcom. This Dolly found Dolly All the Time to be fabulous! A Perfect Escape! It would be an outstanding beach read or a smashing rainy weekend read. This is the first book I have read by Annabel Monaghan, but it won't be the last. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Thank you to G.P. Putnam's Sons and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC. Your Escape Into A Good Book Travel Agent About the Author Annabel Monaghan is the New York Times bestselling and Library Reads Hall of Fame author of It’s a Love Story, Summer Romance, Same Time Next Summer, and Nora Goes Off Script, as well as two young adult novels and Does This Volvo Make My Butt Look Big?, a selection of laugh-out-loud columns that appeared in The Huffington Post, The Week, and The Rye Record. After twenty-five years in the suburbs of New York City, she now splits her time between Connecticut and Florida. Her novels have been translated into twenty-three languages. Find out more on her Website. Also Written by Annabel Monaghan Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. Receiving a complimentary copy in no way reflected my review of this book. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” “As an Amazon Associate, I earn a commission from qualifying purchases.” I am also an affiliate of Bookshop.org, and I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.” These funds are often used for gift cards and other giveaways. Read the full article

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My Reading Itinerary Monday! – Week #23 – 2026

Welcome to My Reading Itinerary Monday! Where are your books taking you this week? I will be traveling to Maine, North Carolina, and a private island! Here’s what I read and what I have planned for this week. Escapes Completed Death by Chocolate Ladyfingers (A Death by Chocolate Mystery) by Sarah Graves Release Date - April 28, 2026 Setting - Maine My Review will be up tomorrow! Sconed to Death (A Crochet and Crumpets Mystery) by Betty Hechtman Release Date - June 2, 2026 Setting - Indiana The Great Escapes Book Tour stops here this week for Cozy Wednesday! Dolly All the Time: A GMA Book Club Pick by Annabel Monaghan Release Date - May 26, 2026 Setting - Rhode Island My Review will be up Thursday! Scheduled Escapes The Chowder House Murder (A Downeast Maine Mystery) by Lee Hollis Release Date - May 26, 2026 Setting - Maine For Review Whose Body in the Library: A Lighthouse Library Mystery by Eva Gates Release Date - June 9, 2026 Setting - North Carolina I will feature this book next week on Cozy Wednesday! Safari Murder Party by Rachel Moore Release Date - May 19, 2026 Setting - Private Island For Review Possible Future Escapes May 31 - June 6, 2026 Happy Reading!! Your Escape Into A Good Book Travel Agent Remember – This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase using my links, I will receive a small commission from the sale at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting Escape With Dollycas. Read the full article

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The Corpse by the Creek: A Succulent Sleuth Cozy Mystery by Iris March #Spotlight #Giveaway #GreatEscapesBookTour @irismarchbooks

I recently read and reviewed the first book in this series. I hope to get caught up and read this one soon. For now, I am delighted to shine the spotlight on The Corpse by the Creek: A Succulent Sleuth Cozy Mystery by Iris March About The Corpse by the Creek The Corpse by the Creek: A Succulent Sleuth Cozy Mystery Cozy Mystery 3rd in Series (plus 2 short stories) Setting - Ohio Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wandering Gingko Press Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 2, 2026 Number of Pages ~200 pages Digital ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8998642616 ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0GS6S4HB6 Paperback ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8998642623 ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0GY65QP19 Volunteer water sampling. Development deals. A dead businessman in the woods. While volunteering with a local stream restoration group, Molly and her husband, Scott, expect to end the day with nothing more to show for it than muddy hiking shoes and water samples. Instead, they stumble upon a dead body left in the woods behind the Buckeye Trail. The victim turns out to be Upton North—an unpopular developer with business ties to half the town and enemies to match. As Molly starts asking questions, she uncovers a web of grudges involving tenants, activists, and business owners. She’ll have to follow clues from forest trails to forgotten basements—and confront just how far greed and intimidation pushed the wrong person too far. With a busy garden center to manage, and a beloved black and white cat occasionally underfoot, Molly digs into another Succulent Sleuth case where the roots of the crime run deep. Great Escapes Praise for The Corpse by the Creek: A Succulent Sleuth Cozy Mystery by Iris March The small-town setting and the plant shop backdrop made the book cozy and inviting. The mix of mystery, family, and nature gave it a refreshing vibe. This cozy mystery was such an enjoyable read. ~bibliophile_foodie 5-STARS The Corpse by the Creek blends humor, a dogged amateur sleuth, and her feline companion for a delightful cozy read. ~Novels Alive About Iris March Iris March has a reputation for killing house plants, and now she’s killing people off in books? Coincidence? Perhaps not. Iris has spent two decades working in the sustainability field and is usually either reading a book or on a trail. She lives in Ohio with her husband, son, and three cats. Author Links Blue Sky    Instagram    Facebook    Website Purchase Links- Amazon - Books 2 Read TOUR PARTICIPANTS - Please visit all the stops.  May 25 – Books1987 – SPOTLIGHT May 25 – Sarandipity's – CHARACTER INTERVIEW May 26 – Christy's Cozy Corners – AUTHOR INTERVIEW May 26 – Sapphyria's Book Reviews- SPOTLIGHT May 26 – @bibliophile_foodie - REVIEW May 27 – Jody's Bookish Haven – SPOTLIGHT   May 27 – Salty Inspirations – AUTHOR GUEST POST May 28 – Novels Alive – REVIEW May 28 – Books, Ramblings, and Tea – SPOTLIGHT May 29 – Ascroft, eh? – CHARACTER GUEST POST May 29 – Twirling Book Princess – SPOTLIGHT May 29 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – SPOTLIGHT May 30 – Reading Is My SuperPower - REVIEW May 30 – Elizabeth McKenna - Author – SPOTLIGHT May 30 – fundinmental – SPOTLIGHT May 31 – Boys' Mom Reads! – REVIEW May 31 – FUONLYKNEW - SPOTLIGHT June 1 – Cozy Up With Kathy - REVIEW June 1 – deal sharing aunt - AUTHOR INTERVIEW ______ Have you signed up to be a Tour Host? Click Here to Find Details and Sign Up Today! Want to Book a Tour? Click Here Your Escape Into A Good Book Travel Agent This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase using my links, I will receive a small commission from the sale at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting Escape With Dollycas. Read the full article

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The Cold Case and the Corpse (A Food Blogger Mystery) by Debra Sennefelder #Review @debrasennefelder

The Cold Case and the Corpse (A Food Blogger Mystery) Cozy Mystery 8th in Series Setting - Connecticut Publisher ‏ : ‎ Beyond the Page Publishing Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 19, 2025 Print length ‏ : ‎ 230 pages Paperback ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1966322429 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1966322429 Kindle ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1966322412 ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0G15X98ZV When foul play pays a visit to a snowy mountain retreat, Hope Early will have to battle the elements to catch a cold-blooded killer . . . With her first cookbook about to be published, food blogger Hope Early decides it’s the perfect time to attend a weekend retreat with a life coach and take her career to the next level. Her hopes for a life-changing experience are soon dashed, however, when she realizes the woman’s wisdom is nothing more than buzzwords and hollow clichés. Suspecting she’s a fraud, Hope discovers the woman is a longtime con artist and is even linked to an unsolved murder. But before she can learn more, someone puts an end to the life coach’s scam—permanently. News of the murder has put everyone at the retreat on edge, and the stakes are raised when a fierce snowstorm threatens to strand them all there with the killer. With everyone a suspect and at least one other person pretending to be someone they’re not, Hope’s determined to unearth any clues that link the victim’s sordid past with someone at the retreat. But the killer is dead set on stopping Hope in her tracks, and what started as a weekend to build an exciting future turns into a struggle to survive another day . . . Includes mouthwatering recipes! Dollycas's Thoughts Food Blogger Hope Early's first cookbook will be published soon. Thinking this will send her career in a new direction, she decides to attend a life coach's weekend retreat at a nearby lodge to help her make the transition. Traveling there was quite an adventure in a snowstorm. Hope picks up her sister Claire and her best friend, Drew, who is covering the event for the Gazette. Mayor Maretta Kingston is also attending the Limitless Living retreat. A few others round out the group. Sadly, during the first session, Hope realizes the retreat is basically a scam, with the same old buzzwords and platitudes. It isn't long before she uncovers the woman's shady past, including being linked to a cold case murder. Unfortunately, before she can reveal more, she finds life coach, Maisie Cox, dead. As the snowstorm rages on outside, roads get shut down and power lines are falling, everyone realizes they are trapped in the lodge with a killer. But who? Is it someone on the lodge's staff? The deceased assistant? Another retreat attendee? Hope is determined to find out, and the killer is determined to make sure she doesn't. _____ Hope is very down-to-earth and always busy. She treasures the time she spends with her fiancee, ex-police chief Ethan, and his daughters, Molly and Becca. She left her dog Bigelow, Poppy the chicken, and Princess the cat in Ethan's care while at the retreat. He worries about Hope and does all he can to keep her safe. Mayor Maretta is fit to be tied throughout most of the story. She doesn't trust the town's employees to do their jobs unless she is right there or on the phone to supervise. Claire has something on her mind she is not willing to share. Drew is missing his puppy Trixie, but hopes to pen a major exposé about all the weekend's happenings. Amy has a true-crime podcast whose investigation has turned up more dirt on the deceased. All of Ms. Sennefelder's character continues to develop in realistic ways. I enjoy the tight friendships that have grown across the series. I thought revealing the killer would be pretty straightforward, as it was a closed-room (lodge) mystery. Still, it was complicated by suspects and the deceased hiding their true identities, and by the fact that, aside from our core characters, everyone was hiding something. Also, there were a plethora of secrets that needed to be revealed. Hope really pressed to get answers, but the case was not solved when they were rescued from the snow and returned home.  Hope was not giving up, but she let her guard down at the wrong time, and it could have cost her dearly. There is "never a dull moment on Fieldstone Drive," and Hope sure gave everyone something to talk about. The Cold Case and the Corpse was an entertaining read with fun characters and a well-plotted mystery. Winter in Jefferson, Connecticut, reminds me of the winters in Wisconsin. They can be a great time, right up until you're stuck somewhere you don't want to be. I did enjoy the ending, and an announcement made me very happy. The 9th installment of this series, A Cultivated Corpse, will be released on June 16, and I will be featuring it on an upcoming Cozy Wednesday. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Thank you to Beyond the Page Publishing and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC. Your Escape Into A Good Book Travel Agent Debra Sennefelder is the acclaimed author of charming and suspenseful cozy mysteries set in small towns filled with intriguing characters and delightful pets. Based in Connecticut, Debra shares her home with her family and a lovable, slightly spoiled Shih Tzu. Her passion for mystery fiction, particularly cozy mysteries, inspires her to create engaging stories that blend crime-solving with delicious recipes and stylish fashion. She is the author of the Food Blogger Mystery series, the Resale Boutique Mystery series, and the Cookie Shop Mystery series. When she’s not plotting her next whodunit, you’ll find her baking sweet treats or indulging in a good book. When she’s not reading, she enjoys cooking and baking and as a former food blogger, she is constantly taking photographs of her food. Yeah, she’s that person. Born and raised in New York City, where she majored in her hobby of fashion buying, she now lives and writes in Connecticut with her writing companion, Connie. Author Links Amazon    Barnes & Noble    Website  Newsletter   Facebook    BookBub   Goodreads   Instagram Find all of Debra Sennefelder's books HERE.  Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. Receiving a complimentary copy in no way reflected my review of this book. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” “As an Amazon Associate, I earn a commission from qualifying purchases.” I am also an affiliate of Bookshop.org, and I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.” These funds are often used for gift cards and other giveaways. Read the full article

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Cozy Wednesday featuring The Diva Hosts a Murderer (A Domestic Diva Mystery) by Krista Davis #Review #Giveaway #Recipe #GreatEscapesBookTour @KensingtonBooks @KristaDavis

Welcome to Cozy Wednesday! I am happy to share my thoughts today about The Diva Hosts a Murderer by Krista Davis! The Diva Hosts a Murderer (A Domestic Diva Mystery) by Krista Davis About The Diva Hosts a Murderer The Diva Hosts a Murderer (A Domestic Diva Mystery) Cozy Mystery 19th in Series Setting - Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kensington Cozies Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 26, 2026 Print length ‏ : ‎ 336 pages Hardcover ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1496743482 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1496743480 Digital ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1496743503 ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0FP7LXJ8C Audiobook ASIN B0FVW9XKRW Old Town Virginia’s entertaining guru and occasional sleuth Sophie Winston – a young Martha Stewart in the making – juggles Fourth of July fireworks, a houseful of guests, and homicide in the latest Domestic Diva culinary mystery from New York Times bestselling author Krista Davis. With a big crowd descending on her Northern Virginia home, it’s a good thing event planner Sophie Winston is an expert at entertaining. Whipping up patriotic pastries is as easy as pie for her, though meeting the man her widowed Aunt Melly just impulsively married in Las Vegas is a little more awkward. Especially when Melly’s longtime, now-heartbroken secret admirer is there too, which could lead to some fireworks. But the house party really gets explosive when Sophie’s favorite tour guide falls victim to a killer—and evidence points to Sophie’s own father. Will DNA really incriminate her dad? And what’s the real story with her new uncle-by-marriage and the mysterious pal he’s brought along with him? Some of the secrets Sophie’s discovering are raising flags—and while the police department casts suspicion on her father, she has to declare her independence as a detective to find the real culprit, and serve justice along with her red, white, and blue cupcakes . . . Includes delicious recipes, fabulous decorating tips, and easy entertaining hacks! Dollycas's Thoughts Fourth of July in Old Town, Virginia, brings several family members and their friends to event planner Sophie Winston's home. Her parents, her Aunt Melly, and her new husband, Gus, her sister, Hannah, and family friends, Roscoe O'Brien and Cyril Chevalier, who has been sweet on Melly forever. Gus's friend, Stan, came to town as well, but is staying elsewhere. Newcomer Gus makes everyone a little uncomfortable. His marriage to Melly was very spur-of-the-moment. Sophie rented a tour bus with a driver/guide to keep everyone entertained sightseeing around Washington D.C. Tony Fontana had plenty of stories to share and made sure everyone had a good time. When Tony's dead body is found on a neighbor's lawn, everyone is shocked. Even more shocking, Sophie's dad, Paul, is hauled in when his DNA is found on Tony's body. Sophie is not going to stand for that. She is going to start by looking into her new uncle and his friend, and go from there. Determined to remove the police's target from her dad's back, she is going to find the true murderer and serve him his just desserts. ____ Nineteenth book in the series, and these characters are all going strong. I looked forward to each new installment of this series to catch up with Sophie, Mars, Nina, Bernie, Humphrey, and Natasha. There is always trouble brewing in Old Town, but there is plenty of fun along the way, too. The character development feels natural, and the relationships continue to ring true. Each chapter opens with Sophie or Natasha responding to a letter asking for advice, and those exchanges highlight just how different the two women still are, even as they have learned to tolerate each other better. I also liked that Sophie's house was full of family for the holiday. Sophie has to look at suspects staying under her roof and those staying elsewhere as she tries to find a connection between her tour guide and others in her sphere. Neighbor, Dollie Peabody, swears she hears and sees things in her house, but by the time the police arrive, they find nothing. Gus is really sketchy. Could he be involved? Someone is leaving gifts for Melly, and it's not Gus. Hannah is staying out late with no explanation, but Sophie has some ideas. She knows her sister has nothing to do with Tony's death. When another dead body is found, it shakes up everything. Sophie has a houseful and a handful as she tries to juggle everything going on in and around her house, but her friends are always ready to help. Ms. Davis throws in some wonderful twists and red herrings that keep the mystery moving. Not to be left out, Natasha throws a holiday party, "the most coveted event of the year," with the theme of 1826 and proper period attire required. Even then, Sophie has solving the murder on her mind. Holiday gatherings always come with a little drama, and having family and friends move in for the season only adds to the chaos. Sophie handles it all with remarkable patience. She cooks, cleans, plans sightseeing outings, helps Aunt Melly through a difficult time, shows up for her neighbor when needed, and somehow still manages to track down a murderer. Honestly, we could all use a Sophie in our lives, but they are not easy to find. The Diva Hosts a Murderer is a sensational addition to this series from New York Times Bestselling Author Krista Davis. Engaging characters with warmth, grace, and wit, a wonderful area rich in history, a terrific whodunit, and some tempting summertime recipes perfect for your 4th of July celebrations, check every cozy mystery box.  Whether you are a long-time fan, have just read a few books in the series, or are brand new to The Diva . . . series, you will love these characters. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Thank you to Krista Davis, Kensington Cozies, and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC. Your Escape Into A Good Book Travel Agent About Krista Davis New York Times bestselling author Krista Davis writes the Domestic Diva Mysteries, the Paws & Claws Mysteries, and the Pen & Ink Mysteries. Krista lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia with two cats and a brood of dogs. Her friends and family complain about being guinea pigs for her recipes, but she notices they keep coming back. Author Links Website      Facebook     Instagram     GoodReads     Pinterest     Delicious Mysteries        Twitter/X    BookBub   Kensington Cozies Purchase Links Amazon   Apple     Barnes & Noble   Books A Million   Bookshop   Hudson Booksellers  Indigo   Rakuten Kobo    Tantor Audio    Target     Walmart The Rest of the Series Find All of Krista's Books HERE. TOUR PARTICIPANTS - Please visit all the stops. May 25 – Christy's Cozy Corners – CHARACTER GUEST POST May 26 – Jody's Bookish Haven – SPOTLIGHT May 27 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – REVIEW May 27 – Socrates Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT May 28 – Ascroft, eh? – AUTHOR INTERVIEW May 29 – Books, Ramblings, and Tea - SPOTLIGHT May 29 – FUONLYKNEW - RECIPE May 30 – Reading Is My SuperPower – RECIPE May 31 – Books1987 – SPOTLIGHT June 1 – @bibliophile_foodie - REVIEW June 2 – Cozy Up With Kathy – REVIEW, CHARACTER GUEST POST June 3 – Reading, Writing & Stitch-Metic – REVIEW June 4 – @review_thick_and_thin – REVIEW June 5 – Sarandipity's – CHARACTER INTERVIEW June 5 – Sapphyria's Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT June 6 – Guatemala Paula Loves to Read - SPOTLIGHT June 7 – Melina's Book Blog – REVIEW _________ Have you signed up to be a Tour Host? Click Here to Find Details and Sign Up Today! Want to Book a Tour? Click Here Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. Receiving a complimentary copy in no way reflected my review of this book. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.” “As an Amazon Associate, I earn a commission from qualifying purchases.” I am also an affiliate of Bookshop.org, and I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.” These funds are often used for gift cards and other giveaways. Read the full article

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My Reading Itinerary Monday! – Week #22 – 2026

Welcome to My Reading Itinerary Monday! Where are your books taking you this week? I will be traveling to Maine, Indiana, and Rhode Island! Here’s what I read and what I have planned for this week. Escapes Completed Sinner's Prayer (A Dan Randolph/Greg Zhu Mystery) by Dwain Lee Release Date - March 25, 2026 Setting - Kentucky The Great Escapes Tour stops here tomorrow! The Diva Hosts a Murderer (A Domestic Diva Mystery) by Krista Davis Release Date - May 26, 2026 Setting - Virginia The Great Escapes Tour stops here this week for Cozy Wednesday! The Cold Case and the Corpse by Debra Sennefelder Release Date - December 9, 2025 Setting - Connecticut My Review will be up on Thursday! Second Act (Later in Life Love Stories) by Diana Xarissa 2nd in Series Release Date - June 19, 2020 Setting - New York My #FlashbackFriday Read and My Alphabet Soup Author Edition Reading Challenge. Scheduled Escapes Death by Chocolate Ladyfingers (A Death by Chocolate Mystery) by Sarah Graves Release Date - April 28, 2026 Setting - Maine For Review Sconed to Death (A Crochet and Crumpets Mystery) by Betty Hechtman Release Date - June 2, 2026 Setting - Indiana The Great Escapes Book Tour stops here next week on Cozy Wednesday! Dolly All the Time: A GMA Book Club Pick by Annabel Monaghan Release Date - May 26, 2026 Setting - Rhode Island For Review Possible Future Escapes May 24 - 30, 2026 Happy Reading!! Your Escape Into A Good Book Travel Agent Remember – This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase using my links, I will receive a small commission from the sale at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting Escape With Dollycas. Read the full article

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Saturday Giveaway - Death by Irish Coffee (A Bookstore Cafe Mystery) by Alex Erickson #Spotlight #Giveaway @KensingtonBooks

Welcome to Saturday Giveaway! Death by Irish Coffee (A Bookstore Cafe Mystery) Cozy Mystery 15th in Series Setting - Ohio Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kensington Cozies Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 27, 2026 Print length ‏ : ‎ 320 pages Mass Market Paperback ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1496759214 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1496759214 Kindle ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1496759221 ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0F7CL2P8R In Pine Hills, Ohio, the bars are hopping—and bodies are dropping—as bookstore-café owner Krissy Hancock gets drawn into a deadly St. Patrick’s Day mystery . . . Krissy is ready to provide one of the essential ingredients for Irish coffee this St. Patrick’s Day—though without a liquor license, she’ll have to team up with a local bar owner to complete the recipe. It’s a perfect chance to distract herself from her upcoming wedding . . . and her worries about how her beloved cat will get along with his new canine stepsiblings. As she doles out some much-needed caffeine the day after the festivities, she learns that the town is dealing with something worse than a hangover: homicide. Like many a reveler before him, the bar owner ended up green around the gills, but after he passed out, he never woke up. Now, between brewing, bookselling, and house-hunting, Krissy is reviewing a whole parade of suspects . . . About the Author Alex Erickson is the author of the Bookstore Cafe Mystery Series, the Furever Pets Mysteries, and the Cat Yoga Mystery Series. He lives in Ohio with his family and resident felines, who provide endless amounts of inspiration. When he’s not writing, he enjoys spending his time gaming or playing music. Visit him online at Facebook and his Website. Thanks to the publisher, I have 1 Mass Market Paperback copy to give away! The contest is open to individuals 18 years of age or older. with a US or Canadian mailing address. Duplicate entries will be deleted. Void where prohibited. You do not have to be a follower to enter, but I hope you will find something you like here and become a follower. Followers Will Receive 2 Bonus Entries For Each Way They Follow. Plus 2 Bonus Entries For Following My Facebook Fan Page. Subscribe to Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book via Email for 3 Bonus Entries. Add this book to your WANT TO READ shelf on GoodReads for 3 Bonus Entries. Follow Kensington Books on Threads for 2 Bonus Entries! Follow Kensington Publishing on Facebook for 2 Bonus Entries!  Pin this giveaway to Pinterest for 3 Bonus Entries. If you share the giveaway on Threads, Facebook, etc., you will receive 5 Bonus Entries For Each Link. The  Contest Will End on June 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM CST The Winner Will Be Chosen Using Random.org The Winner will be notified by email and posted here in the sidebar. Click Here For Entry Form Your Escape Into A Good Book Travel Agent This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase using my links, I will receive a small commission from the sale at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting Escape With Dollycas.   Read the full article