Hello, Cozy Mystery Readers!
I thought it would be fun to get a little personal today and share something near and dear to my heart: my favorite reading spot!
I've got a well-loved leather theater-seat recliner that's basically my happy place. In the evenings during my wind-down-for-bed reading time, I always have a full glass of water beside me. But early mornings are my absolute favorite, when I'm up before the rest of the household and the world is still quiet. That's black-coffee-and-a-book time, and it's pure magic! ☕📚
My aunt gifted me her prized handmade lap quilt, and it's the ONLY thing I use to cozy up in my recliner. It makes it feel extra special every single time.
And of course, my mini schnauzer Daisy Mae and my Devon Rex cat Sandy always have something to say about it! They immediately vie for lap space the moment I sit down, and they especially love it when I'm just reading, so they don't have to share me with my laptop! 🐾🐾
Now I want to hear from YOU! Where and when do you love to read most? Just hit reply and tell me all about it. I'll be featuring the most wonderful responses in my next newsletter!
Love,
Ashley H.
Today's FREE Feature:
A devilish Texas storm. A run- down Armadillo Inn. An archivist and her blonde Labrador Retriever. What can happen when the pair seeks refuge from the storm with five others? Murder.
Retired library archivist and avid observer Stella Gamble is heading to Merced Falls, California, to take on the bookstore she inherited. But before she can get on the road, Dale Fitch, greedy land developer, is found dead in his room. Now Stella must uncover which of her fellow stranded travelers is a murderer.
The Armadillo Inn is not an island of tranquility. It smells. It’s run down. And it’s hiding a murderer. Can Stella ferret out the truth, even with Dixie’s help?
Each suspect has a motive, including the proprietress. For some reason, all want to tell Stella their alibi once the dead man is discovered. As she pieces together their stories, she starts to wonder if the death is as accidental as it seems. Or is something more unsettling at play?
Can Stella find the real culprit before the storm ends?
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NOTE: The books or promos offered in this newsletter, may not fully reflect the opinions of Ashley Hollow, but she's helping other authors of cozy mysteries, by giving their books a bit of exposure. Enjoy!
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