A Vintage Death by Mary Ellen Hughes- Great Escapes Tour

 

About the book 

As the new music box store owner and resident of Keepsake Cove, a quaint town full of collectible shops on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Callie Reed is eager to get more involved in her community. She volunteers to plan the Fall street decorations and welcome a visiting author who’s come for a special book signing. But the celebratory mood is cut short when the local B&B owner is found dead, killed by a pair of vintage scissors.

Suspicion is cast on the victim’s estranged wife, Dorothy, who owns Keepsake Cove’s vintage sewing shop. Callie is sure Dorothy is innocent, and the visiting author agrees. Together, they begin their own investigation, only to discover that many people in Keepsake Cove have secrets. Secrets that are worth killing to keep quiet.

And I thought

A fun and cozy read that will draw you in making you wish you were there.  Well at least until there's another murder in town and hidden secrets are exposed.  

Is this a cozy little town or not?  

The read will journey along with Callie as she tries to settle in and 

enjoy her inheritance and become a member of this sweet and cozy town.  But murder follows murder and we are once again on a twisty ride to discover the truth and clear the name of a sweet woman.  

Mary Ellen Hughes in this 2nd installment of the A keepsake Cove

Mysteries gives us charming characters and a good 'ole mystery that will have you turning the pages to figure it out.   

Each book is written as a stand alone so you can jump in anywhere along the way.  But beware you might get hooked. 

I received a complimentary copy. 

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Book Spotlight-Wreath Between The LInes by Daryl Wood Gerber

About the book 

The Agatha Award–winning author of Pressing the Issue returns to the Cookbook Nook, where Jenna Hart is busy decking the halls and ducking a killer . . .

The holidays are Jenna Hart’s favorite time of year, but just as she’s decorating the Cookbook Nook for all the festive events, her imperious older sister makes a surprise visit, anxious that her husband’s been more naughty than nice. To make matters worse, her father’s good friend Jake shows up on her doorstep with a frantic report that his friend has been murdered—trussed with Christmas lights and impaled with a tree star.

Worried that Jake was the intended victim, Jenna makes a list of suspects and checks it twice. Swapping her Santa’s hat for a sleuthing cap, she gets busy investigating Jake’s long-lost sister, his Grinch of a neighbor, and a stamp collector who covets Jake’s most treasured piece. When Jake himself is poisoned and nearly dies, Jenna knows she’ll have to do whatever it takes to corner the culprit before it’s lights out for Jake . . .

Includes tantalizing holiday recipes!

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At First Glance-Contemporary Inspirational Romance-Review-Tour w/ Giveaway

About the book 

When it comes to love and matters of the heart, she’s got a lot to learn.

​Estate planner Penny Thornton loves dusting off items others gloss over, especially since she relates to feeling tossed aside for the “bright and shiny”. When her younger sister’s approaching wedding launches Penny back into the throes of her dysfunctional family, she decides to use the festivities to close the gap in their relationships—even if it means appeasing them and finally losing the few pounds they’ve hounded her about for years. But she doesn’t expect to meet two very different men in the process. East Fisher, the personal trainer who personifies everything she believes she could never attain, and Jonah Black, a man who reminds her so much of herself. Both men are more than they appear at first glance, and both seem interested in her romantically. As Penny uncovers their hidden layers, she discovers when it comes to love and matters of the heart, she’s got a lot to learn about estimating value.

And I thought 
There are a few words that come to mind to describe this one. 
Remarkable for one.  A super great read!  I really enjoyed it!

Susan Tuttle gave us a sweet romance with a plot(s) that kept this reader turning the pages.  There were a couple places that I did predict what was going to happen at least I hoped.  I figured out who the 'best guy' was and I was rooting for him almost to the very end.  

Not only is this a romance there is an additional layer of plot with Penelope's family that makes for an interesting read.  I went from 
really disliking her sister Bella to sort of liking her to wanting to read the rest of her story.    I would love to see what happens next to Bella and Micah.  

The story revolves around the upcoming wedding of Penelope's sister Bella there's a bit of drama going on and some attempted matchmaking.  

The other plot is the relationship of the groom and his best man 
Jonah they are cousins and their family is going through some struggles that impact them both.  

Jonah and his sister Rachel become good friends with Penelope when the hire here to help them with their grandmothers estate. 

A First Glance was in my opinion exceptional.  I will be suggesting it at my library.  I would like to see it available at Christian book stores also.  

My review will appear on retail sites and Good Reads.
I received a Complimentary Copy.

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beliefs with two small sentences.

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You look great.

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after her shower

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something she rarely forgot. That very mark was the reason

she hadn

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remained Mom

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s belle. Without it covered, how could anyone pay her an h

onest compliment?

She followed him to his car where he unlocked her door and held i

t open, his gaze

snagging hers again.

“

Our scars are a part of us, Penelope. Being vulnerable enough to

show

them only makes you more beautiful.

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the driver

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s seat.

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beliefs with two small sentences.

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Meet the author    

Susan L. Tuttle  lives in the Mitten State where she’s a homeschooling mom of three and happily married to her best friend. Between raising her teens and leading the women’s ministry at church, she finds time to write. She’s firmly convinced that letters were meant for words, not math, and loves stringing them together into stories that inspire and encourage. Romance, laughter, and cookies are three of her favorite things, though not always in that order. Connect with Susan at http://www.susanltuttle.com.

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Happy Homemaker in Texas

Welcome to 

Happy Happy Homemaker

linking with Sandra to share a few plans for the new week

and a few 'happenings' from last week

The weather

Perfectly nice weather for awhile.  Low's in upper 60's and high's in upper 70's most days with sun and a few clouds.  It is a beautiful time of year here in Texas.

On the breakfast plate

I have some blackberries so I think I will cook a pancake my stomach is already growling!

I am wearing

Dressed for work today.  Jeans and a ratty t-shirt.  I am planning to work in flowerbeds and chop down some shrubs.  

I am thinking

I need a yardman.  But that's in my dreams.  One of mothers friends told me something really wise the other day.  Don't expect someone to help you.  If you can't do it yourself don't get involved.  We were talking about yards and gardening.  It is a big job for 1 person. 

As I look around the house

Halloween is still up.  I didn't even get in photo's.  

Today's 'To Do' List

Take down the Halloween
Take pics.
Work outside
Clean kitchen and maybe bake bread 
Buy/plant Pansy's

My 'TaDa Moment

Not mine but mother's she walked from the rehab gym to the lobby and back.  She has never done that before. She was not participating last week so they asked me to come. (another thing on my plate)  but the good news is she is doing what they ask when I am there.  We've begun telling her she has to do her rehab so she can come to my house for Thanksgiving. 

Currently reading

A fun, funny, quirky read for review and a tour.  I'll finish it this afternoon and then start a nice sweet romance.  I have a few waiting on the tablet.  I got an email for some free books and took advantage.  Here's what I'll be reading next.
 
A little romance and a rich Texas Cowboy a page turner for sure.

On the reading pile 
Too many to list.  Go over to My Reading Journey.  I am posting 
reviews daily.  Yes I do read alot not much t.v. around here. 

Something fun to share

A 'link up' party over here. 

This week's menu 
Monday Burgers and Pasta Salad
Tuesday Fajita's, Guacamole and Rice
Wednesday  Pasta Primavera, Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs, Salad
Thursday  Mongolian Beef and Fried Rice (from the leftovers)
Friday Chicken Tostada's and Guacamole 

Last week's menu
A 'bust'  not even gonna bother copying  here.  
The only thing I did make was the Taco's on Tuesday.
I am clueless what I cooked the rest of the week.
I can tell you what we had last night.  We had Chinese 
delivered at my M.I.L.'s.
Tonight we are going back over to M.I.L.'s and order Chicken Fried Steak. 

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Every link is 'Pinned'

From the camera

I am a proud MaMa and had to share today.  As of  the 1st he is
the proud owner of this 'dirt'.  A few weeks ago our son lost his 
job at a training facility.  A couple weeks later he was offered to purchase the smaller training facility where he worked part time.  He doesn't actually own the 'dirt' (but that sounded good)  he bought the lesson business with his son.  There will be lots and lots more to share!  It's a Blessing to them and us.  This is more of a 'family run' lesson barn as opposed to a 'Show Barn'.  The family 
will spend alot more time together our D.I.L. now has the chance to be involved.   They are truly excited and Grateful.

Scripture/Devo.

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Hello November

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Have A Good Day

Happy Halloween

Wordless Wednesday

Welcome

That's all the words you get today! 

It's Wordless Wednesday

Well just a few words.  

Come back Friday for the story.

Tuesday This/That

Hello.  Welcome to a late post.  I thinking about this post and was 
going to write it on the Tablet and practice a bit but it needed to 
be charged! 

That's how I roll; always needing to charge something or put gas in!

It's usually me needing the charging!

Things are slowing down a bit for me.  But I've got tons of chores around the house to catch up on.  Our mothers are both just rocking along as well as they can be.  The each have different illnesses. 

 Mainly both need something to do.   They are bored and lonely and have no desires to change their circumstances.  I am working hard with my mother to encourage her to go to activities at her new residence. 

She is in a very nice skilled nursing center.  They don't use the old term of nursing home.   Friends and family ask me alot how is she doing?  They are really asking 'Is she better?'  She won't get better.  

She is 93 with congestive heart failure and she is mad.  I encourage

but she isn't real open to anything.  

I/we; the Cowboy and I think my exhaustion stems from dealing with both moms.  I hope that is the case.  

Since things are settling down I am trying to get back to posting more regularly.  

I am also trying to make menus for our dinner and sticking to them.

And I am trying to cook more. 

And I have decided to do something new here on the blog.  Starting 

next Tuesday I will be featuring a recipe from a book that I've read recently.  Most of you know I read all the time.  I mainly read cozy 

mysteries.  I post reviews over on another blog My Reading Journey.  I would love a visit! Click here leave me a comment please.  

I've tried the last few months not to post alot of reviews here 

at My Journey Back.  And I will still post most of my reviews over at My Reading Journey but I'll be choosing a few books to feature here.  

I am planning on getting back to making plans for traveling and I'll be posting about places we want to visit someday. 

 

So that's a little This and a little That and a few plans.  I hope you'll be a regular visitor and leave me a comment too.  I love to know you've been here.  About that.  I still can't read comments on my computer but I can read them on my phone.  I am clueless what is up with that.  Blogger is well it's blogger!  

Tomorrow is Wordless Wednesday come over and see a post with no words!

Happy Homemaker in Texas

Welcome

Today is Saturday and that means Happy Homemaker

I link my post on Monday over at Family Corner

The weather

We've a had a few days of sunshine.  Yea.  Not much rain in the forecast.  Just sunny fall weather mostly 70's low 80's.  Fall 

is so nice in Texas. 

On the breakfast plate

I think I'll scramble an egg to go with some fruit. I have 

blackberries and green grapes in the fridge. 

What I'm wearing 

Jeans and a ragged t-shirt will be going outside soon and do some 

work on beds, moving more rock.  I've decided to put rock in the front bed and just a couple plants.  I tend to let it go. 

On the reading pile

  

This weeks menu

Monday-One Potato Two Potato Soup, BLT's

Tuesday- Taco Tuesday

Wednesday - Beef Stroganoff, Noodles, Green Beans

Thursday - Ham, Navy Beans, Fried Okra

Friday- Pasta Primavera, Salad

Last Week's Menu
I never did get a menu done but this is what we ate.
Monday- Don't remember
Tuesday-Went to M.I.L.'s but didn't stay for dinner stopped 
and got a 7.99 pizza at Domino's.  It was nice for a change.
Wednesday -Hamburgers, Potato Skins
Thursday- Bacon Carbonara.  The recipe is here.  It was so good.
Friday -Grilled Cod, Fried Shrimp, Twice Baked Potatoes.
I had bought cabbage for slaw and never did make it!

Today's To Do List

Go to hardware store

Buy Pansy's

Laundry/clean house

Read and maybe some crochet

Finish 'Falling Up' the greenhouse room

My 'Ta Da' Moment

Brought my new painted white shelf in from outside.  It was lot heavier than I thought.  Actually I drug it through the wet yard. 
Later the Cowboy wondered what the tracks were!  It looks so 

good!

Fabulous Party Feature

A great post over at Dona's on blended families.  Check this one out over here. 

Loved this one.  A mom oasis.  We all need one! Read it here. 

The Fabulous Party run every week, all week.  You can link anytime over at Our Holiday Journey.

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The party will be back here on Sunday November 4th 

A few garden plans

Add 
I bought a couple small mums the other day at Walmart.  I like 
the smaller ones.  I'll leave them in the greenhouse for a bit then 
plant outside. 
I will be picking up bulbs and getting them out. I want to add to my flower garden for next year. 
The Zinnias are still making me smile. 

These all came up from the earlier planting.  I didn't dead head or cut any blooms I was hoping they would go to seed.  There are some tiny ones.  Maybe they will bloom before it gets to cold. 
I plan to plant 2x's next spring what I did this year.  The butterflies have found my garden. 

From the camera

Poinsettia's from last Christmas.  Two small $1.00 ones I bought at the grocery store.  I wonder if the color change on the leaves is the start of changing to red?    Just like Walmart I have Halloween Pumpkins and Christmas Poinsettia.

Scripture/Devo