Friday, August 29, 2025

Murder Most Eastern ~ Great Escapes Book Tour First Lines Spotlight & Giveaway!

 

MURDER MOST EASTERN
Great Maine Mysteries, Book One
by NELLIE H. STEELE

Cozy Mystery / Psychics / Series Starter
Setting – Maine
Publisher ‏ : ‎ A Novel Idea Publishing, LLC
Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 28, 2025
Print length ‏ : ‎ 210 pages

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About Murder Most Eastern

A seaside Victorian. A skeptical artist. A cat with secrets. And a murder that won’t stay buried…

When struggling artist Emily Harper inherits a charming but creaky Victorian on the rugged coast of Maine, she expects a fresh start—what she doesn’t expect is cryptic notes, eerie visions, and a cat with an uncanny sense for trouble.
But nothing unsettles her more than the bracelet. A striking piece of tourmaline jewelry left behind in the house, it sends shivers up her spine whenever she wears it. At first, she chalks it up to stress—until she visits West Quoddy Head Lighthouse and is struck by a chilling vision of a man begging for his life. The next day, his body is found.

With a storm brewing, long-buried secrets rising to the surface, and a killer who will do anything to keep the past hidden, Emily must embrace the unexplainable—or risk becoming the next victim.

Fans of Ellery Adams and Carolyn Hart will love this twisty, atmospheric paranormal cozy mystery full of seaside charm, ghostly intrigue, and a heroine who refuses to back down—no matter how haunted her past may be.

Read now and sleuth the clues today.

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About Author Nellie H. Steele

Nellie H. Steele is a storyteller who doesn’t just write books—she writes the stories her characters tell her. With distinct voices and minds of their own, her characters often take over, guiding her through tales of romance, mystery, adventure, and suspense.

A lifelong bookworm, Nellie vividly recalls sitting on the concrete floor of her childhood library, eagerly devouring Nancy Drew books and dreaming of solving mysteries of her own. Now an award-winning author, she spends her days crafting immersive worlds and unforgettable characters that feel like old friends. Her house is a zoo—literally—thanks to her rescue animals who seem perfectly happy napping while she writes.

Nellie’s writing process often involves background TV she never actually watches because she’s too wrapped up in her characters’ antics. When she’s not spinning stories, she works as a professor of statistics, where students who know her as an author are often surprised to find she really does teach math.

If you love twisty mysteries, soap-opera-style romance, and thrilling adventures, dive into Nellie’s books today and discover worlds you won’t want to leave. Connect with Nellie —she loves chatting with readers about characters, stories, and more!

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ONE WINNER receives the first four eBooks in the Great Maine Mysteries series: Murder Most Eastern, Murder Most Scenic, Murder Most Quiet, and Murder Most Wild
(US only; ends midnight 9/5/2025)

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VISIT THESE OTHER GREAT TOUR PARTICIPANTS' BLOGS:

August 28 – Books, Ramblings, and Tea – SPOTLIGHT
August 28 – Jody’s Bookish Haven – SPOTLIGHT
August 28 – Sapphyria’s Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
August 29 – Hall Ways Blog – REVIEW
August 29 – Salty Inspirations – AUTHOR GUEST POST
August 30 – Socrates Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
August 30 – Sarandipity’s – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
August 31 – Sarah Can’t Stop Reading Books – REVIEW
August 31 – Cozy Up With Kathy – REVIEW, CHARACTER GUEST POST
September 1 – StoreyBook Reviews – AUTHOR GUEST POST
September 1 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT
September 2 – Sneaky the Library Cat’s Blog – CHARACTER INTERVIEW
September 2 – Christy’s Cozy Corners – REVIEW
September 3 – Baroness Book Trove – REVIEW
September 3 – Ascroft, eh? – CHARACTER GUEST POST
September 4 – The Avid Reader – REVIEW
September 4 – Novels Alive – REVIEW
September 5 – View from the Birdhouse – REVIEW
September 5 – Boys’ Mom Reads! – REVIEW
September 6 – Elizabeth McKenna – Author – SPOTLIGHT
September 6 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – SPOTLIGHT

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Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Pleats and Poison: A Craft and Ghost Cozy Mystery ~ Great Escapes Book Tours Spotlight & Giveaway!

PLEATS & POISON
A CRAFT AND GHOST COZY MYSTERY
A Dress Designer Cozy Mystery Series
Book Three
by LUCINDA RACE

Cozy Mystery / Paranormal / Suspense
Publisher ‏ : ‎ MC Two Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 6, 2025
Page Count‏ : ‎ 222 pages

About Pleats & Poison

Enjoy this humorous, small-town, psychic, cozy mystery by best-selling and award-winning Lucinda Race.

A fashion-savvy psychic, one haunted Thanksgiving, and a pleated skirt that’s dressed to kill.

Hosting Thanksgiving dinner for seven guests—and one ghost—is all in a day’s work for Claudia Grant. Between whipping up her famous mac and cheese and debuting her boutique’s latest fall fashion, Claudia’s ready to impress her visiting mom and stylish grandmother. Her cozy coastal town of Drakes Bay is the perfect backdrop for family, food, and fresh starts—especially when Gram falls in love with a pleated skirt and sweater ensemble from Claudia’s shop.

But when a spilled glass of orange juice leads to a shocking discovery—a guest at the neighboring Whistlers Inn is found dead, and the very same pleated skirt wrapped around her neck—Claudia’s holiday cheer unravels fast.

Now, with her best friend Beth and a ghostly sidekick in tow, Claudia must piece together a tangled mystery before the killer skips town… and before the secrets hidden in the folds come back to haunt them all.

She’d rather be sewing hemlines than following clues—but if Claudia can’t stitch together the truth in time, someone else might be the next to check out… permanently.

Pleats & Poison is the third book in the A Dress Designer Cozy Mystery series from award-winning author Lucinda Race. Cozy up, settle in, and prepare to be haunted… in the best possible way!

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About Lucinda Race 

Award-winning and best-selling author Lucinda Race is a lifelong fan of fiction who fell in love with cozy mysteries and romance novels as a young girl. While her childhood friends dreamed of becoming doctors and engineers, Lucinda was already dreaming of crafting captivating novels filled with heart, hope, and happily ever afters.

Though her writing journey began with nonfiction, her passion for storytelling never wavered. She returned to her true calling—creating the beloved McKenna Family Romance series and the Paranormal Cozy Nook Bookstore Series—writing the kinds of stories she loves to read. Whether she’s weaving a heartwarming romance or a cozy mystery, her fingers practically fly across the keyboard.

Lucinda lives in the rolling hills of western Massachusetts with her little dog— a shih tzu mix rescue—who is always by her side. When she’s not immersed in writing mystery, suspense, or romance, she’s curled up with a book, devouring everything she can get her hands on.

CONNECT WITH THE AUTHOR:
Lucinda’s Heart Racers Reader Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/118597305361578

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ONE WINNER receives a print copy and swag bag!
(U.S. Only; giveaway ends midnight, EDT, 9/9/25)


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TOUR PARTICIPANTS
Visit the Great Escape Tour Page or go directly to the blogs below:
August 26 – Read Your Writes Book Reviews – CHARACTER INTERVIEW
August 26 – Hall Ways Blog – SPOTLIGHT
August 27 – Ascroft, eh? – CHARACTER GUEST POST
August 27 – Books1987 – SPOTLIGHT
August 28 – FUONLYKNEW – SPOTLIGHT
August 28 – Deal Sharing Aunt– AUTHOR INTERVIEW
August 29 – Jody’s Bookish Haven – SPOTLIGHT
August 29 – Angel’s Book Nook – SPOTLIGHT
August 30 – Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – SPOTLIGHT
August 31 – Boys’ Mom Reads! – SPOTLIGHT
September 1 – Books, Ramblings, and Tea – SPOTLIGHT
September 2 – Cozy Up With Kathy – AUTHOR INTERVIEW
September 2 – Baroness Book Trove – SPOTLIGHT
September 3 – Christy’s Cozy Corners – AUTHOR GUEST OST
September 3 – Sarah Can’t Stop Reading Books – REVIEW
September 4 – Socrates Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
September 5 – MJB Reviewers – SPOTLIGHT
September 6 – Salty Inspirations – CHARACTER INTERVIEW
September 7 – Sarandipity’s – AUTHOR GUEST POST
September 7 – Sapphyria’s Book Reviews – SPOTLIGHT
September 8 – Maureen’s Musings – SPOTLIGHT
September 8 – Novels Alive – REVIEW

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