New Dewberry Farm release!

Fowl Play, the ninth Dewberry Farm mystery, is out November 29!

Welcome back to the cozy world of Dewberry Farm, in Buttercup, Texas… where Lucy’s flock has been a victim of chickennapping.  To make things worse, there’s a new tenant, Jo Nesbit, in her historic rental cottage… and Jo’s got her sights set on buying local properties and running some of Buttercup’s most treasured businesses out of town.  But when a killer dispatches Buttercup’s new would-be landlord, Lucy uncovers long-buried secrets involving one her dear friends… secrets that could be deadly.

Here’s what readers are saying about the Dewberry Farm mysteries

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This series just keeps getting better and better. I love all the books by this author but this series is my favorite… And exciting? My goodness yes. — Linda L.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ One of the best series.  So real, you feel like you are farming and learning also about a small farm. (This book will have) you sitting on the edge of your seat. Hope that this series keeps going on for many more books.Mario J.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”Another great cozy mystery by one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to see what Lucy is up to next! A definite page turner, I finished it in 2 days. Highly recommend!” — TTH

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”Makes me want to visit Buttercup! The mystery flows with drama in each chapter. I read all of Karen MacInerney’s books and you can add this one to the list of great reads!” — Jeannie V

Need to get caught up before the next book?

The whole series is FREE for Kindle Unlimited readers.

So tuck into your favorite jammies, grab a cup of hot cocoa, and dive into the cozy world of Buttercup!

Oops! Here’s the new release link!

If you preordered The Lies that Bind, you may have surmised that Amazon deleted the preorder… I didn’t realize that the deadline was Greenwich Mean Time, not Central Standard time, and instead of being five and a half hours ahead of schedule, I was thirty minutes late. Despite my efforts, I couldn’t fix it.  Boo! I am so sorry for the inconvenience. But there IS a silver lining…

The book came out on Amazon three days early!

Welcome back to Snug Harbor!

It’s late summer in Snug Harbor, Maine, and Max has got her hands full of more than books! When a recent transplant goes off a cliff in his fancy convertible, Max’s best friend Denise is the prime suspect. Add in a treasure hunt, a troublesome ex, the challenges of romance after 40, and a potential second killer on the loose, and it’s safe to say things aren’t coming up beach roses at Seaside Cottage Books.

Click here to read Chapter One… and be sure to download your ebook to be one of the first to read Max’s latest adventure!

(Paperback, Kobo, and Barnes and Noble links coming VERY soon!)

Thank you, as always, for all of your support. I feel like a goof and really hope you enjoy the book; I had a blast writing it and can’t wait for you to read it. If, once you’ve read it, you have a moment to leave a review, that would make my day!

Now, it’s off to the dog park with Pippin the puppy. Pics and stories on Facebook… I’d love to see you there!

XXX OOO

Karen

New Release: Peach Clobber!

A Killer Ending is a bestseller! Plus, win the chance to name a character…

A Killer Ending, the first Snug Harbor mystery, came out yesterday, and is already a Barnes and Noble bestseller! Thank you so much to everyone who helped support the new series; it means the world to me!  (Read on to find out how to name a character in the second Snug Harbor book, Inked Out.)

You can be one of the first to read the new series! Grab your copy here:

Amazon ebook

B&N ebook

Amazon paperback

B&N paperback

Early readers are raving about A Killer Ending, Max’s first adventure…

“Loved the book!” — Vicki H.

“A fabulous first book for the new Snug Harbor series. You’ll be hard pressed to put it down. The characters are bright and well developed, creating an irresistible town where you will want to return again and again. And the cookie recipes are to die for!!” — Melissa B.

“I really loved this story and am definitely looking forward to the next!!” — Federica D.

“This is, without a doubt, going to be one of my favorite cozy mystery series and it’s written by one of my favorite mystery writers.” — Tarri F.

If you have a moment to leave a review, that would be amazing… early reviews are the most influential, and go a long way to help out authors! <3 I really hope you enjoy the new book; I had a blast writing it.

I dedicated this book to fellow author Lee Strauss, who inspired me to set a second series in Maine… it just so happens she’s got a new book out herself!  If you haven’t discovered her wonderful books (set in the roaring 20s) yet, you definitely should… be sure to check out her newest Ginger Gold book, Murder at Brighton Beach.

And now… for a chance to name a character in Inked Out, simply send an e-mail with INKED OUT CHARACTER CONTEST in the subject line to [email protected]… and include your pre-order receipt in the e-mail! (You can pre-order on Amazon now; I will have the Barnes and Noble pre-order link shortly.)

if you haven’t read the first chapter of A Killer Ending yet, you can read it here. And here’s the second chapter, as promised!

Check back soon for news on the seventh Dewberry Farm mysterySweet Revenge, and as always, please join me on Facebook for live readings (I’m starting Murder on the Rocks now) and check-ins… and be sure to follow me on BookBub! 🙂

New Series Countdown… First Snug Harbor Mystery Releases in TWO WEEKS!!!!

 

It’s only two weeks until A Killer Ending, the first Snug Harbor mystery, hits the shelves!

Many of you met bookseller Max Sayers in Anchored Inn, the tenth Gray Whale Inn mystery.  The new Snug Harbor: Seaside Cottage Books series is a companion series to the Gray Whale Inn mysteries.  It’s set in bucolic Snug Harbor, Maine… and is chock full of cookies, books, and, of course… murder.

Early readers are raving about A Killer Ending, Max’s first adventure…

“Loved the book!” — Vicki H.

“This is a great book! Max is someone I want to get to know better. She’s on her way forward and she has an interesting cast of characters to travel with her. And I love Snug Harbor, Maine!” — Karen E.

“I really loved this story and am definitely looking forward to the next!!” — Federica D.

“I love the book… I feel like I know Max already and I’m really rooting for her.  And I love that it’s in Maine… it’s a little mental vacation there reading!” — Tyna D.

A KILLER ENDING
Books, beach roses… and bodies.

Bookseller and recent divorcée Max Sayers has risked her life savings to start a fresh chapter with the purchase of Seaside Cottage Books in cozy Snug Harbor, Maine. But she’s barely opened the shop’s doors when her new storybook life takes a dark turn. The morning after the grand opening–featuring a famous author who shows up at the store on the arm of Max’s ex-husband–Max’s rescue dog Winston finds a dead man on the beach behind the shop. The murder weapon? One of the bookstore’s doorstops, an antique flatiron.

Will Max solve the case before the murderer strikes again?

Or will her bright new beginning turn into a killer of an ending?

You can pre-order your ebook on Amazon and Barnes and Noble; for those of you who love the feel of a real book, the paperback will be available on release day (as will the Kobo edition).

if you haven’t read the first chapter of A Killer Ending yet, you can read it here. Check back next week for Chapter Two… and join my Reader’s Circle (at the top of the page) for a chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card!

XOXO
Karen

Anchored Inn is out!

The tenth Gray Whale Inn mystery, Anchored Inn, is out!

Tea, scones… and old bones.

If you’re looking to escape all the craziness (or just struggling with cabin fever), this is the perfect way to lose yourself in the world of Cranberry Island for a few hours.  A sunken U-Boat discovery, a 20-year-old murder mystery, a disappearing island resident, and of course, lots of delicious recipes, including Fudgy Bundt Cake you can probably make from what you have on hand and cranberry muffins to die for.  Oh… and a murder, of course.  Plus a family surprise!

Anchored Inn is available as an e-book from AmazonBarnes and Noble, and Kobo.  You can purchase the paperback from Amazon (Barnes and Noble will have it available soon).

I hope you are all safe, healthy, and finding ways to stay connected and not too anxious.  I’m on the last bit of house painting and am moving boxes of books (so many books!), carload by carload, to my new house in Georgetown.  On the plus side, it’s like free gym workouts? :O

The kids are adjusting to the new “normal” and are both in virtual school; Child #1 is taking a class on identifying plants, so we’re looking forward to field trips to natural areas to look at wildflowers and trees.  (In fact, I just found out we’re doing the first one this afternoon.)  And it’s a gorgeous spring, at least; there are red poppies all over the place in my new town, which cheer me up every time I see them.  Even though I can’t go to coffee shops and get to know my new community, I’ve met several neighbors from my front porch perch, and I’ve really enjoyed walking and taking in the freshness of nature.

I’ve got to move some more books, but I hope you are all doing okay and finding ways to stay connected and peaceful during these challenging times.  We’ll get through it, I know, but the day-to-day can be hard.

Sending joy, peace, and healing (if you need it) your way.  I am thankful for each and every one of you, and hope you are finding ways to thrive despite the craziness.  Come hang out with me on Facebook if you haven’t; I’d love to connect with you there!

XXX OOO
Karen

We made the USA TODAY LIST!!!! Plus a new release and a rare sale!

Thanks to you, we did it!!!!

Six Merry Little Murders hit #76 on the USA Today Bestseller list and #6 on the IndieReader bestseller list! I could NOT have done this without you, and am SO grateful for your support.  If you participated in the Kindle Fire giveaway, I truly wish I could give every one of you a Kindle… but in this case, the winner is Laurie Thornton.

Congratulations, Laurie… and if you didn’t win this time, don’t worry… I’ll be doing another giveaway next week to celebrate the release of Lucy’s Farmhouse Kitchen! To enter, be sure to join my Readers’ Circle if you haven’t (you can do it at the top of this page)… I just sent out an amazing pot roast recipe to members this morning (I’ll post it here in a week or two if you missed it).

Speaking of Lucy’s Farmhouse Kitchen, I’m just putting the finishing touches on the cookbook, which includes not just recipes from the first six Dewberry Farm mysteries, but some bonus recipes, such as yummy Texas Peach Cobbler, the Christmas candy recipes from Slay Bells Ring, and a few of Grandma Vogel’s favorites, including Lavender Bath Salts you can easily make at home.  (I’ll be including a bunch of Lucy’s favorite kitchen tips, too.)  The cookbook, which will be out just in time for Thanksgiving, will also be featured in King’s River Life… I can’t wait!

And now, the rare book sale.

For the first time that I can remember, the Agatha-nominated Murder on the Rocks, the first book of the Gray Whale Inn mysteries (and the one that started it all), is on sale for only 99 cents.  This won’t last long and I really don’t know if it will ever happen again, so grab it while you can!!!!

OH… and before I forget, I’ll be speaking at the November 10 Sisters in Crime meeting in Austin.  It meets Sunday at 2 at the Laura Bush Library… I’ll be talking about writing series! 🙂

On the home front, Child #2 is slogging through college applications (one of the essays included the term “cheesy comestibles;” we have another writer in the family), Child #1 is knocking it out of the park at Oregon, where she’s loving marching band and just joined a service fraternity, and Dog #1 continues to enjoy rifling through my bookshelves until I produce chew toys.  And he and Dog #2 both like to sleep in the middle of the bed.  *sigh*

Check back soon… I’ve had some schedule juggling, and will be announcing a pre-order on not only a new Gray Whale Inn mystery, a BRAND NEW SERIES… I’m so excited!

If you haven’t joined my Facebook community yet, please do… I love getting to know my readers.  And as always, please follow me on BookBub to find out about new releases and sales.

Cheers, I hope you have a wonderful Halloween, and more very soon!

XXX OOO
Karen

I need your help! Plus a sneak peek of Slay Bells Ring.

I have a confession to make: I’m hoping to make the USA Today list! This is something I can’t do on my own with Dewberry Farm because I’ve got the series in Kindle Unlimited.

I know a lot of readers appreciate this, but it means I can’t qualify for a list. (To qualify, a book has to be offered for sale on more than one vendor.)

Will you help me to make USA Today? Grab this cozy Christmas bundle at .99 and if you know of anyone who’d love this deal, make sure to let them know too.  

THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART!

As promised, here’s a sneak peek of Slay Bells Ring… I really hope you enjoy it.

To help get the word out about Six Merry Little Murders, we’re doing an EVERYBODY WINS contest; you could win a 50 dollar gift card! The contest closes soon, so don’t delay.

If you haven’t joined my Readers’ Circle yet, please do; I do Kindle giveaways there all the time (and on my Facebook page, too).  And I’ll be announcing a special book sale next week… stay tuned, and thank you SO MUCH for your help!

 

 

Wicked Harvest Release (and technical glitch)!

The good news? Wicked Harvest came out 3 days early!

The bad news? Amazon’s technical glitch means they lost your preorder… but you can download it now ! Click here to grab your e-book and get into the Oktoberfest mood! (You can order the paperback here.) I am so sorry for any inconvenience; I’ve been working with Amazon, and you should be receiving an e-mail from them soon.   I love you guys and appreciate your support!

Despite the release-day craziness, I want to thank everyone who made Wicked Harvest a #1 new release! It clocked in at #306 overall in the Kindle Store and #1 in two categories (it’s still at the top of the crafts cozies bestseller list as of a few minutes ago) , and I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your support.  🙂

In the sixth installment of the Dewberry Farm mysteries, Oktoberfest has come to Buttercup, with spicy lebkuchen, frothy craft-brewed beer… and, of course, murder.  When a local brewer winds up dead under a bag of barley, everyone in town is on edge… particularly Lucy, whose farm has been hit by bad luck and dangerous vandals.

Add in a dash of Oktoberfest spirit, a dark love triangle, and lots of delicious beer, and you have a perfect cozy fall read. And there are lots of fabulous recipes, too! In fact, here’s a link to a recipe from the book for homemade German pretzels… perfect with a glass of beer (or root beer) on chilly fall nights!

If you’re an early reader and have a moment to review the book on Amazon or GoodReads, I would be eternally grateful… thank you so much for all of your support!)  And if you missed it, here’s a sneak peek of Chapter One!

Several of you suggested names for the furry new arrivals in Wicked Harvest on my Facebook page… I can’t wait for you to see which names they ended up with.  (If you haven’t joined me there yet, please do… I love getting to know my readers, and I am running a Kindle Fire giveaway there through October 3… hurry to enter!)

Have fun, I hope you enjoy the book… and please let me know what you think!

Karen

P.S.  Don’t forget to enter the EVERYBODY WINS contest! Every entry will receive a compilation of our favorite recipes AND  a chance at a $50 cash grand prize! And be sure to pre-order your copy of Six Merry Little Murders! This six-book bundle is a limited-time release for only 99 cents, with a combined value of more than ten times that; I won’t be rereleasing SLAY BELLS RING, the Dewberry Farm Christmas Story,  until next year and possibly at a higher price, so grab it while you can!

Till soon…

P.P.S.

I almost forgot… please follow me on BookBub to find out about new releases and sales! 🙂

 

SIX MERRY LITTLE MURDERS… available for pre-order everywhere!

I’m so excited about this box set coming October 15… for only 99 cents! It’s a great way to check out some new cozy authors (and grab a few recipes for the holiday season).  

Don’t miss this collection of six Christmas cozy novellas by Lee Strauss,  Karen MacInerney (a.k.a. yours truly), CeeCee James, Nancy Warren, Molly Fitz and Addison Moore!  

You can pre-order them here!

 
 
Lee Strauss – MURDER BY PLUM PUDDING

There’s nothing more fun than a festive holiday dinner party and Ginger Reed, the former Lady Gold, has Hartigan House decorated and the gramophone playing. Dressed in her finest Parisian low-waisted gown, feather-topped tiara, and T-strapped Italian leather shoes, Ginger is ready to host the delectable event.

It’s a jolly good time, until someone chokes on the pudding.

Is it an accident or is it murder? And can Ginger unravel the mystery before the church bells ring and New Year’s Day dawns?

Karen MacInerney – SLAY BELLS RING

It’s Christmastime on Dewberry Farm, and homesteader Lucy Resnick is busy bundling mistletoe bunches and cedar swags for the Buttercup Christmas Market when a neighbor’s houseguest keels over right next to her peach orchard. Was it a stray bullet from a hunter that took him out? Or did a guest at the fancy ranch next door decide to scratch somebody off his or her Christmas list? It’s up to Lucy to unwrap the mystery… before the holiday killer strikes again.

CeeCee James – CHRISTMAS AT BAKER STREET

In this Baker Street spin-off, Oscar and Cecelia find themselves and the guests snowed in this Christmas holiday. What should be all sugar cookies and hot cocoa takes a drastic turn when one of the guests turns up cold—as in stone cold dead. With no help in sight, the two hope to find the killer before anyone else gets iced out, including them.

Nancy Warren – CAT’S PAWS AND CURSES

In this classic closed room mystery, someone is murdered during a knitting class. But how was it possible? Lucy Swift and her band of undead knitters must catch the culprit before there’s a second Christmas catastrophe!

Molly Fitz – MEOWY CHRISTMAS MAYHEM

– It’s Angie’s first Christmas as a pet owner, and she can’t wait to celebrate with Octo-Cat, Paisley, and Nan. All it takes is a little finely-crafted trickery to get her crabby tabby into the local pet supply store for a special photo opportunity with Santa. Unfortunately, the jolly old soul is found dead in the stock room before he ever gets the chance to say “cheese.” Angie and her motley crew of sidekicks need to work fast to find the culprit and prevent any further suspicious holiday slaying… Otherwise, the most wonderful time of the year could end up becoming the most murderous season Blueberry Bay has ever seen.

Addison Moore – CHRISTMAS FUDGE FATALITY

My name is Lottie Lemon, and I see dead people. Okay, so I rarely see dead people, mostly I see furry creatures of the dearly departed variety, aka dead pets, who have come back from the other side to warn me of their previous owner’s impending doom.

The holidays have arrived and the Jolly Holly Tree Lot is hosting a special event that has the entire town bustling to get a picture with the jolly old elf himself. And I’m just as anxious as anyone to get to the front of the line, but that body I stumble upon threatens to take the joy right out of the season.

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