Review: Snowcaps, Skiing, & Sabotage by Tonya Kappes

Goodreads Blurb

The small town is buzzing as Normal, Kentucky, hosts the Southeast Olympic ski trials for the first time, drawing elite athletes and sponsors to the usually peaceful Happy Trails Campground. But whispers of sabotage and broken equipment soon cast a dark shadow over the competition—and all clues seem to lead back to Mae’s campground, where one of the competitive skiers is found dead.

With ruthless sponsors, jealous rivals, and old grudges coming to light, Mae finds herself on a slippery slope of secrets and lies. Alongside her trusty friends, the Laundry Club Ladies, Mae digs into the lives of the skiing elite, uncovering motives as sharp as the winter chill.

As Mae races to uncover the truth, she’ll have to tread carefully through snowy trails and hidden dangers. Because in Normal, where everyone knows everyone, the killer might be closer than she thinks.

Perfect for fans of small-town charm, sassy amateur sleuths, and mysteries that keep you guessing, Snowcaps, Skiing, & Sabotage will have cozy readers flipping pages well into the night. Grab a mug of hot cocoa and settle in for a thrilling ride through the heart of winter in Normal, Kentucky—where the temperature’s low, but the stakes have never been higher.

My Review: Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Skiing is an accelerating sport with many dangers. This time, Tonya takes her readers to Normal, Kentucky, at Happy Trails Campground that Mae owns. I have never skied in my life and would probably roll down the bunny slope just like Mae graciously did. The Southeast Olympic Ski trials will take place for the first time in this quaint small town. When you have people competing for thar number one spot, you will see how aggressive people can be, that even murder can be a possibility. Cyril Downing was the professional skier everyone wanted to be, but with success, they is jealously, and Cyril is found dead by Mae.

Nothing can ever stop Mae from sleuthing and working with the Laundry Club Ladies to figure out who murdered Cyril. These ladies have read enough murder mysteries to decipher who the murder suspects are. As you can only imagine, there were many suspects who didn’t like Cyril. Mae goes on a wild goose chase on a snowmobile and sneaks into hotel rooms to find evidence while walking right into danger. You will be thrilled and chasing the villain down these slopes with Mae. Who do you suspect is the murderer?

Author Biography

Tonya Kappes has written more than 180 southern cozy mysteries, all of which have graced numerous bestseller lists, including USA Today . Best known for stories charged with southern charm, emotion and humor and filled with flawed characters, her novels have garnered reader praise and glowing critical reviews. She lives with her husband in northern Kentucky. Now that her four boys have flown out of the nest, Tonya writes full-time in her camper!

You can find her all over social media and at Tonyakappes.com .

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Book Event With Ryan Matthew Cohn and Regina M. Rossi

I was so excited to meet Ryan and his wife Regina. If you are a fan of the show, Oddities, or love collecting the weird and unsual, well, you will enjoy reading their new book. The event took place at the Westport Library in CT, which is a beautiful library.

We were lucky that they brought the witch’s door to the event. If you look closely, you will see a spooky figure and words. You can read more about the door in their book.

Cover Reveal: Faking the Face Off by Anne Kemp

BOOK DETAILS:

Faking the Face Off

by Anne Kemp

Publication date: January 29, 2025

Genres: Adult, Comedy, Contemporary, Romance

Synopsis:

There’s a reason you shouldn’t fake date a friend—because the biggest mistake you’ll ever make might just be falling for them… and NEVER ever wanting to let them go.

Anna: As the assistant to the coach of the River City Renegades, my life is a whirlwind of schedules, crisis management, and saving the day when things go sideways. I love my job, but sometimes I wonder if there’s more for me out there.

Then, I discovered my dad needs help. I’ll do anything to support him—even if it means stepping out of my comfort zone. So when the team’s publicist decides Ollie Decker, my long-time friend and the Renegades’ star defenseman, needs a fake girlfriend to boost his image, I volunteer. After all, it’s just pretend, it pays, and who knows Ollie better than me? But as the lines blur, I start to realize there’s more to Ollie—and us—than I ever let myself see.

Ollie: Being on the ice is easy. Off the ice? Not so much. Apparently, I’m not “relatable” enough, and the team wants me to soften my tough guy image with a fake relationship. When Anna Denault offers to step in, I figure this’ll be a breeze. But somewhere between staged date nights and late-night strategy sessions, I stop seeing Anna as just my rock and start noticing the spark that’s been there all along.

Now I’m wondering if the biggest risk of my career isn’t losing her as a friend but losing her entirely.

She could be the biggest mistake I’ve ever made…but also the only one I’ll never regret.

Faking the Face Off is a closed door hockey romcom that includes tropes like fake dating, friends to lovers, forced proximity, and found family. This is the first book in a closed door hockey series with sizzling chemistry and swoony kisses.

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/219046445-faking-the-face-off

Pre-order: https://amzn.to/49zAav8

AUTHOR BIO:

Anne Kemp is a bestselling author of romantic comedies. She loves reading (and she does it ridiculously fast, too!), gluten-free baking (because everyone needs a hobby that makes them crazy), and finding time to binge-watch her favorite shows. She grew up in Maryland but made Los Angeles her home until she encountered her own real-life meet-cute at a friend’s wedding where she ended up married to one of the groomsmen. For real.

Anne now lives on the Kapiti Coast in New Zealand, and even though she was married at Mt. Doom, no…she doesn’t have a Hobbit. However, she and her husband do have a terrier named George Clooney and when she’s not writing, she’s usually with them taking a long walk on the river by their home.

You can find Anne on her website – come say hi! She’d love to hear from you: www.annekemp.com

Author links:

https://www.annekemp.com/

@annekempauthor

https://www.instagram.com/annekempauthor/

https://www.facebook.com/missannekemp/

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5805725.Anne_Kemp

Cover Reveal: Baked by Isobel Reed

BOOK DETAILS:

Baked

by Isobel Reed

(Love Burns Series, #3)

Publication date: January 21, 2025

Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

Synopsis:

When danger comes to the small town of Woodvalley Pines, Hunter vows to become the protector of local bakery owner, Rachel. But when things heat up, can this firefighter handle the burn?

Rachel was finally happy. She had a place to call home, amazing friends, and a successful bakery. Then her past found her. Now Hunter Campbell was in her kitchen, acting like a caveman. After months of only grunting at her, one little incident, and he has the audacity to tell her she’s not allowed out without him. She couldn’t decide what terrified her more about her new bodyguard – the giant hulk scaring off her customers, or the fire in her belly that made her heart race every time he was near.

Local firefighter Hunter was a man of few words. But if ever there was a time to talk, it was now. Rachel was in danger and there was no way he was going to let anything happen to his stubborn little fairy. It didn’t matter that he’d spent months keeping his distance. Or that she had the power to shatter his heart and then stab him to death with the shards. This was happening. She could bang as many baking pans as she liked. He wasn’t going anywhere. She was stuck with him.

Fighting fires was nothing new to Rachel or Hunter, but surrendering to the heat of the flames was a battle neither of them were prepared for.

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/220684754-baked

Pre-order: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0DKMCVDWN

AUTHOR BIO:

Isobel was born and raised in London. She still lives along the River Thames with her husband and her substantial book collection. Ever the hopeless romantic, she fell in love with the genre from a young age and was inspired to write her own stories. When she’s not feasting on romantic comedies or binge reading her hoard of contemporary romance novels, Isobel is writing.

Author links:

https://www.isobelreed.net/

@isobelreedbooks

https://www.instagram.com/isobelreedbooks/

https://www.facebook.com/isobelreedbooks

https://www.bookbub.com/authors/isobel-reed

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21372915.Isobel_Reed

Currently Reading: Snowcaps, Skiing, & Sabotage by Tonya Kappes

Goodreads Blurb

With ruthless sponsors, jealous rivals, and old grudges coming to light, Mae finds herself on a slippery slope of secrets and lies. Alongside her trusty friends, the Laundry Club Ladies, Mae digs into the lives of the skiing elite, uncovering motives as sharp as the winter chill.

As Mae races to uncover the truth, she’ll have to tread carefully through snowy trails and hidden dangers. Because in Normal, where everyone knows everyone, the killer might be closer than she thinks.

Perfect for fans of small-town charm, sassy amateur sleuths, and mysteries that keep you guessing, Snowcaps, Skiing, & Sabotage will have cozy readers flipping pages well into the night. Grab a mug of hot cocoa and settle in for a thrilling ride through the heart of winter in Normal, Kentucky—where the temperature’s low, but the stakes have never been higher.

Author Biography

Cover Reveal: Forgive Me, Father by Erica Jaden

BOOK DETAILS:

Forgive Me, Father

by Erica Jaden

(The Don Series, #1)

Publication date: June 30, 2025

Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Mafia, Romance

Synopsis:

Camilla Santore was born with Don Traditions.

She is the eldest daughter to Don Santore and has been betrothed to Philip Solomon since the age of ten.

On the day of her marriage she catches her future husband in bed with her best friend and decides to run away from her wedding day, a grave mistake, as the merger that would’ve advanced her family inside the Don clan solely rested on this marriage.

Alberto Pontisello, also known as the White Rabbit, has reached more than his hundred kills and will take over the Don clans after his father.

However, he just discovered that the woman that was set to be his wife since before his birth broke a very sacred tradition. Refusing to marry her is not an option, but he is the White Rabbit and breaking rules is something Alfonso is really good at.

Camilla and Alberto met by luck on both their wedding days and went into a business agreement to marry each other.

Will the Pontisellos accept Alberto’s new wife, and will Camilla be able to handle the Pontisellos as a Don leader’s wife and Alberto’s very dark erotic fantasies?

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/220910176-forgive-me-father

Pre-order: https://books2read.com/u/mY2a2w

AUTHOR BIO:

Erica Jaden is born and raised in South Africa where she’s married to her first real love, a wonderful, supportive husband.

She adores crafting worlds and creating soulless male characters who are remorseless and relentless when it comes to love, and the unfortunate heroines who fall for them.

When she is not writing, you can find her either cuddled up on her reading chair with a good story wishing she could jump into one of her morally grey worlds, or doing something highly creative.

Her stories do come with at least two pages of CW’s, TW’s & kinks. Lot’s and lot’s of kinks, so you are warned.

Author links:

https://ericajaden.com/

@ericajadenauthor

https://www.instagram.com/ericajadenauthor/

https://twitter.com/ericajadenautho

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Coming Soon! Snowcaps, Skiing, & Sabotage by Tonya Kappes

A Camper & Criminals Cozy Mystery Series is now in development for a television show!

Welcome to Normal, where nothing is normal.

SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY WITH A SMIDGEN OF HOMICIDE

Perfect for fans of small-town charm, sassy amateur sleuths, and mysteries that keep you guessing, Snowcaps, Skiing, & Sabotage will have cozy readers flipping pages well into the night. Grab a mug of hot cocoa and settle in for a thrilling ride through the heart of winter in Normal, Kentucky—where the temperature’s low, but the stakes have never been higher.

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Cover Reveal and Giveaway: The Danger in the Damage by JA Huss

BOOK DETAILS:

The Danger in the Damage

Sacred Trinity #4

Dark Romantic Suspense

By JA Huss

Publishing April 11, 2025

Synopsis:

OBSESSION TAKES NO PRISONERS

A soldier searching for redemption.
A man addicted to control.
And the woman caught between them…

Ean Shephard knows trouble when he sees it and Olive Creed is the kind of trouble that can burn his whole world down. As Collin Creed’s baby sister, she’s completely off-limits. But her quiet strength, combined with her sad vulnerability, keeps pulling him closer. Shep came to Edge Security to escape his past, but falling for Olive could ruin his second chance and the fragile peace he’s fought so hard to find.

Brose Sinclair has always played the long game. He and Olive are more than just partners inside the shadow organization they both work for, they’re lovers. His absolute authority keeps her on track and Olive likes it that way. But her sudden attraction to their target threatens everything they’ve worked for and for the first time, Brose finds himself questioning whether control is enough to keep Olive by his side.

Olive Creed has spent her life learning to play her role perfectly. She can’t afford to mess up. Not with Brose watching her every move, looking for mistakes. Mistakes she sometimes makes on purpose just to spur on his titillating punishment. But as she starts to fall for her target and her world begins to crumble beneath her feet, Olive finds herself wondering—which one of these two men would truly be there in her darkest hour?

Brose—the one who owns her mind?

Or Shep—the one who wants her heart?

The Danger in the Damaged is a battlefield of betrayal and control, where loyalty is a weapon and obsession takes no prisoners. It’s a best-friend’s-little-sister romance caught in the crossfire of dark secrets and mind games—and this time, Collin Creed isn’t the one calling the shots.

Inside the pages you’ll find…
Enemies to Lovers
Best Friend’s Sister
Power Dynamics
Forbidden Love
Dark Protector
Forced Proximity
Possessive Love
Morally Gray Characters
Damaged Heroes
Redemption Arc

Pre-order:

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AUTHOR BIO:

JA Huss is a New York Times Bestselling author and has been on the USA Today Bestseller’s list 21 times. She writes characters with heart, plots with twists, and perfect endings. Her books have sold millions of copies all over the world. Her book, Eighteen, was nominated for a Voice Arts Award and an Audie Award in 2016 and 2017 respectively. Her audiobook, Mr. Perfect, was nominated for a Voice Arts Award in 2017. Her audiobook, Taking Turns, was nominated for an Audie Award in 2018. Her book, Total Exposure, was nominated for a RITA Award in 2019. She lives on a ranch with her family, dogs, cats, birds, chickens, horse, donkeys, and goats in Colorado.

Author links:
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Website: https://www.jahuss.com
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Giveaway link: https://wp.me/p2C2YB-3zP

Vote Now: Santa Steals Christmas

Santa Steals Christmas by Eve Nairn-Magnante illustrated by Nicholas Child

VOTE NOW: 5th December

Genre: Children’s Fiction

Age: 4 – 10

Pages 32

Santa Steals Christmas! has been showcased by The People’s Book Prize, a book award which is decided exclusively by the public!

As the youngest to be shortlisted, Eve is the only child author in her category and a trailblazer in the making, ready to make her mark on the literary world.

Eve is an extraordinary young author who wants to redefine the landscape of children’s literature by crafting books that are not only imaginative and engaging, but also inclusive and empowering for readers with dyslexia, visual and hearing impairments. Eve adapted her story with the support of Dyslexia Scotland, Scottish Autism, Deaf Action and Seescape in what Calibre Audio describe “might be the most accessible book… ever!”. Her work is a beacon of creativity and compassion, using the magic of storytelling to connect with children and adults alike.

From a young age, Eve understood the transformative power of stories. Through her unique voice, Santa Steals Christmas! does more than entertain – it inspires a love for reading in children who might otherwise feel excluded from its joys. Her writing is a testament to the power of inclusion, imagination, and the enduring magic of storytelling.

Santa Steals Christmas! is available to watch for FREE here: https://bit.ly/SSX-BSL

Please vote for it here: https://peoplesbookprize.com/2024-books/santa-steals-christmas/

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Review: Holly Homicide by Tonya Kappes

Goodreads Blurb

Local journalist and amateur sleuth Violet Rhinehammer planned to cover the town’s cozy festivities at the lodge, not investigate a chilling crime. But when a renowned artist is found dead, the Merry Maker’s magic is overshadowed by secrets, lies, and a stolen ornament design that could hold the key to a killer’s identity.

As the suspect list grows—complete with bitter rivals, suspicious relatives, and gossipy Southern Charm reporters—Violet finds herself drawn into the heart of the mystery. With charming lawyer Darren Strickland offering both help and holiday distractions, Violet uncovers long-buried secrets hidden in the lodge’s tunnels. But with the killer still at large, the snow-covered streets of Holiday Junction may not be so merry after all.

Can Violet untangle the twisted motives and solve the case before the tree lighting ceremony—or will this Christmas end with a deadly surprise?

My Review: Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Let’s ring in the holiday season with this cozy mystery that will give you a front-row seat to the magic that the holiday season brings each year, plus a little murder mystery to add a little spice to your gingerbread latte. Tonya is an outstanding storyteller. This novel describes Christmas in all its glory. I felt like I was in this magical story, getting all the Christmassy feelings and trying to figure out the murder mystery with Violet. As a lover of old buildings and mansions, I had the best time reading through the holiday magic of the town and the lodge. I’m hoping future novels will go in-depth about other locations, as Tonya does a great job of being descriptive with the details.

I was swooning with the romantic gestures by Darren. Darren is the prince charming we all long for. I was captivated by his creativity and how much he does to make Violet happy. He is husband material if you ask me. Now let’s talk about the way Lionel got murdered because that was the first time I heard of a murder by an icicle. It was a brilliant idea since no murder weapon would be available by the time help arrived. This holiday-themed murder mystery will leave you singing “Feliz Navidad” while sleuthing through the snow for clues. Can Violet figure out who murdered Lionel?

Author Biography

You can find her all over social media and at Tonyakappes.com .