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Book Details:
Book Title: The Prickly Problem: Dr. Pete the Porcupine by Cheryl DaVeiga Category: Children’s Fiction (Ages 3-7), 44 pages Genre: Children’s Picture Book Publisher: Waterhole Productions LLC Release date: January, 2021 Content Rating: G. This children’s book is for everyone.
Book Description:
Quirky, magic-potion-making Dr. Pete the Porcupine finds himself in a sticky situation, perplexed by a terribly tricky case. Beloved by his desert neighbors for always fixing their prickliest problems, has Dr. Pete finally found a prickly problem he can’t solve? Follow Dr. Pete through this heartwarming tale as he and his desert friends learn the power of compassion, kindness, and friendship.
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Book Title: Hope…And The Hedgehog by Tom Vaughan Category: Adult Non-Fiction (18+), 100 pages Genre: Philosophy/Spirituality/New-Age Publisher: Choir Press Release date: May 2022 Content Rating: G. It has no swearwords or sex scenes.
Book Description:
Hope…. And The Hedgehog is a ‘pocketbook philosophy for the present age’, a digestible exploration of the meaning of life which aims to unpick the big questions most of us spend our lives avoiding: how did life begin, how does it end, and what happens to us after we die?
Is there life after death? Is there a higher power? Or, is life one big cosmic accident; a clash of particles and atoms and one big bang? Tom looks instead at the power of faith and spirituality which he separates from religion. While he does not attempt to present any definitive argument, he looks at all sides, gathering thoughts from history’s most influential philosophers and scientists.
He makes the proposition that, between only two possible explanations for the existence of life, there is a greater likelihood of the one over the other. He believes in the importance of opening up our minds and finding more of a sense of purpose and direction in life – a view that, as we look towards a post-lockdown future, will resonate with many people.
“I chose the book’s title Hope … and the Hedgehog because hope is one of the principal drivers we resort to as human beings when confronted with a challenge to which there is no obvious solution. In the case of this book, that challenge is a very prickly issue: how we came into existence. It is an issue that we are all drawn to, but at the same time we do not want to handle or investigate too closely. Like the proverbial elephant in the room, we know that little hedgehog is there, we just prefer to leave it be – even if, in the end, there is no avoiding it.” – Tom Vaughan, May 2022.
Tom’s life has come full circle from his first career as co-founder of the successful chain of Juliana’s discotheques, which he
started in the 60’s and grew to be the world’s largest entertainment group of its type at the time, with offices in London, New York,
Singapore and Sidney. With no scientific, philosophical or theological training and few school qualifications but armed with heaps of life experience as an entrepreneur, Tom switches gear with his latest work Hope…And The Hedgehog to take on the role of ‘everyman philosopher’, creating a new book that makes people stop and think.
A coveted award…a missing Maltese…and a
cheating ex… Can Trisha Campbell survive this year’s dog show competition in
Last Chance Beach, much less walk away without a broken heart?
If there’s one thing vet tech Trisha Campbell
knows, it’s dogs. Men, however, not so much. Especially ever since catching her
ex-boyfriend, Miami P.D. Landon Prescott, kissing her arch-nemesis, Blythe
Baker, at last year’s dog show after Blythe’s pup Princess took home the grand
prize. Needless to say, Trisha’s not looking forward to seeing either of them
again at this year’s competition in Last Chance Beach, even if her beloved
Maltese, Chloe, is a front-runner for the coveted trophy.
Soon after arriving on the island for the week-long
event, Princess goes missing and everyone fingers Trisha as the dog-napper
since her pooch is Princess’ main opponent. With not only the prize money but
also her reputation at stake, Trisha’s willing to join forces with none other
than her cheating ex. Can she and Landon figure out a way to work together to
catch the culprit and find the missing Maltese before the whole competition
goes straight to the dogs? And what happens when they find themselves alone
together at last?
EXCERPT
“I can’t believe this!” Trisha said as Landon steered her
back toward the boardwalk. “Am I really a suspect?”
“No,” he said firmly. “I know you, Trisha. You love animals
and you believe in fairness. I know you’d never steal, much less harm, Blythe’s
dog. I’m sure your name will be cleared officially once Graham has a chance to touch
base with Mrs. Butterworth.”
“Thank you,” she said, relieved. “At least you believe me.”
“Of course,” he said. “Always.”
They walked a little while in silence, processing the turn
of events.
“So, I guess you’ve probably figured out that Blythe and I
are not together?” Landon asked, breaking the silence.
Trisha nodded. “Yes, I got that,” she said. “But I still
don’t want to talk about what happened last year.”
He blew out a breath of frustration. “I really wish you’d
let me explain.”
“Look, I’m suddenly being investigated as a dog-napper!” she
cried, eyes filling with tears. “I’m a veterinary technician! This is my
reputation! And you know the rumor mill – people are going to suspect that I
had something to do with this no matter what until Princess gets found. This
could jeopardize my career!”
“Okay, okay, you win,” Landon said. “I’m sorry. You’re
right, finding Blythe’s dog and clearing your name is the main priority right
now. Please say you’ll least let me help?” His dark eyes were pleading. How
could she resist?
“I think I need all the help I can get right now,” she said.
“Even from you.”
He smiled in response. “You won’t regret this,” he said.
But the pull in her heart told her she already did.
AUTHOR Bio and Links
Author
Annee Jones loves to write all things romance, fantasy, cozy mystery, &
more. She is passionate about writing stories where dreams come true, and love
wins in the end!
Professionally,
Annee works as a disability counselor where she helps her clients navigate
through complex medical and legal systems while rediscovering their wholeness
in Spirit.
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Penny Nicols brings her “gift” to
Billington. Searching for her sister, she’s determined to stand her
ground. One woman holds the keys to Penny’s link between her past and
the present.
When is history better left buried?
When the Raven is the one telling the story.
Dinah, Penny’s old advocate, is struck down before her eyes.
Penny’s long-distance friend T.C.
continues to help her trail the whereabouts of her long-lost sibling and
solve the mystery. Musical clues and manic relationships crowd the
distracted Penny as T.C. supports her from afar.
Spades, the cat, charms the suspects as Penny untangles her omens.
Dinah may be victim number one, but Penny fears the Raven is just warming up.
You’ll love the sixth book in this binge-worthy paranormal mystery
series because Penny and her sleuthing sidekicks dig deep to uncover the
Raven’s evil plans.
About Sarah Hualde
Sarah lives in California, in a home
that brings her happiness and hay fever. She loves God, loves her
family, and loves freshly brewed coffee. She has a husband who cooks, a
son who stop animates, a daughter who loves animals, a dog that follows
her everywhere, and a turtle who scowls at her condescendingly.
Her mother raised her on Mary Higgins
Clark, Diane Mott Davidson, and Remington Steele. Her grandmother shared
True Crime stories with her as they plotted how to get away with the
perfect murder. It’s no surprise that Sarah became an award-winning
spinner of suspenseful tales brimming with quirky characters. Mysteries
are in her blood. Not that she could survive one of her own stories. She
confesses, “I’d be snuffed out by chapter two.”
Join Sarah’s Super Sleuth Squad and follow her on YouTube for behind-the-scenes insider info.
Shell McMillan and her feline friends must unravel a mystery where everyone’s a suspect and no one’s to blame . . .
With the grand re-opening of her Urban
Tails Pet Shop just days away, Shell McMillan has her hands full
planning entertainment for the festive event, including a
fortune-telling parrot. But her jubilant mood is soon threatened by
ominous rumors of the return of Johnny Draco, a former investment guru
who swindled money from most of the residents of Fox Hollow and then
vanished without a trace. And when the parrot predicts a dire future for
Draco and his dead body is found just hours later, no one can say
they’re surprised—but no one will say who did it.
With virtually everyone in town a
suspect, the police turn their focus on a good friend of Shell’s who was
seen arguing with the victim shortly before his death. Determined to
clear her friend’s name, Shell begins investigating Draco’s past, his
former employer, and everyone who lost money to him. And when the trail
of clues suggests there may have been a completely different motive for
the murder, Shell suddenly realizes she’s uncovered a secret someone
would kill to keep hidden—and that if she’s not careful, the parrot may
be predicting she has no future at all . . .
About T.C. LoTempio
T. C. LoTempio
is the award-winning, nationally bestselling author of the Nick and
Nora Mysteries, the Urban Tails Pet Shop Mysteries, and the Cat Rescue
Mysteries. For more information, check out her and her cat Rocco’s blog
at www.catsbooksmorecats.blogspot.com and visit her website at www.tclotempio.net.
What
happens when your entire identity revolves around a way of life that is
becoming obsolete?
In the 1920s, as Canada
progresses through the Industrial Revolution, horses are still the rural
engines of survival. As a child Adam lives this reality on his family’s farm in
the Ottawa Valley, planning to take over one day and have a family of his own.
When his parents die during the Great Depression, nineteen-year-old Adam is
disinherited in favour of his brother and is forced to move to the city to find
work. Without a formal education his choices are few, yet he finds a place to
use his horsemanship skills in the dwindling forces of the Canadian cavalry
based near Montreal. There he finds pride in being a mounted soldier, and
friendship with his fellow dragoons. But the cavalry units are mechanized by
the beginning of World War Two, and when Adam is sent to Europe, he must
abandon his equine partners for trucks and tanks. In the catastrophic
experience of war, he will lose everything once again.
Broken in body and
spirit, he returns to Canada where he must confront the question of survival in
a world that doesn’t seem to have a place for an injured soldier. Full of
poetic reflections on what it means to work with horses, horse/man is a
powerful story about a man searching for dignity and connection in the face of
a rapidly shifting world.
EXCERPT
“Trot on, Jack! Git up, Pete! Git UP! Good.”
The driver called out orders and sounded gruff, even in
praise. The reins slapped the broad chestnut backs lightly, then loosened. It
was the end of May, and planting had finished. Today, they were going to town.
Freed from their heavy collars and the deep wet soil, the horses danced down
the dirt road, shaking their heads as they pushed through the harnesses. Their
efforts were rewarded with an easy silence.
Seven-year-old Adam sat in the back of the wagon, his skinny
legs anchoring the sacks and baskets his mother had given him for dry goods. He
was small for his age but wiry and strong. His face was still childish,
heart-shaped and snub-nosed, with sandy brown hair and eyes. His father,
Ciaran, was alone on the front seat, driving the horses with his back to Adam.
Adam was grateful for the rest.
The horses picked up speed, and Adam bounced from side to
side on the planks. The percussion of the horses’ hooves and the squeak of the
wagon on its struts was all he could hear. The wind from the wagon’s movement
had a chill. He turned his head to face it, letting the tears from his watering
eyes stream along his cheeks. He inhaled the sharpness of spring, undercut by
the heaviness of soil and vegetation that was not quite yet alive. Travelling
along, further details unfurled — the patches of mud in the potholes, the
freshly tilled soil in the fields, the shades of green emerging from the
ditches and the trees.
AUTHOR Bio and Links
ulia Merritt has been captivated by horses ever since she could see out of the car window. Then she grew up and became a public library CEO and certified animal bodyworker. She lives in Ontario, Canada, with her thoroughbred horses and smooth collie dogs. This is her first novel.
Today we are excited to share the release of Rescued. This anthology from New York Times and USA bestselling authors delivers a collection of contemporary romances filled with heat, heart and dog treats! The authors have rescue dogs and came together because of their beloved pups. They are donating release day sales to Roxanne St. Claire’s rescue charity.
What happens when 10 dog-loving romance authors get together and brainstorm? Why, books with rescue dogs, sexy heroes, dirty talking, and lots of dog treats, of course.
From Cynthia D’Alba – Hot Assets– A Dallas socialite must team up with a cop to save her rescued dog from a determined dognapper From Donna Alward – Doggie on her Doorstep When Emily’s flighty cousin leaves her dog on Em’s doorstep, she enlists the help of the sexy grouch next door. From Jenna Bayley-Burke – The Guy Next Door –Fourth grade teacher has the naughtiest dog, the punniest jokes, and perfect washboard abs…and now an angry neighbor with a busted fence thanks to his dog. From Mandy Harbin– Rescuing Orion – When undercover FBI agents foster a dog to investigate a money launderer, ignoring their attraction becomes difficult with playing house with a cute pooch. From Cindy Kirk – For the Love of Ivy – A city girl and the dog she rescues turns a sexy rancher’s life upside down From Melissa Schroeder – Last Love – A single mom tries to avoid her one-night stand, but her dog, Houdini, keeps leading her to his door. From Lexxie Couper – Who’s A Good Boy? – After meeting a feisty dog trainer and a 3-legged dog, the future PM of Australia questions his future and his life. From Shana Gray – Dogs on A Plane- A heavy snow strands a bush pilot and socialite with a pack of love hungry pups. Who saves who? From Laura Trentham –Nobody’s Hero – An ex-con tries to persuade an abandoned puppy and an innocent romance author he’s nobody’s hero. From Tamlyn Black – Nobody But You – A grumpy cowboy has his world upended by his sister’s new BFF and the stray dog she brings to his door
Teaser from A Dog on Her Doorstep
Emily Janssen stood at the bottom of her driveway and stared at her front step. Even from fifty feet away, she could see that the black and-brown lump blocking her front door was a dog.
A big dog.
A big, hairy dog.
She wasn’t afraid of dogs, though she always took care when approaching one she didn’t know. That was just responsible. She was just… confused. Why on earth would a dog choose her front step? There was nothing to entice a pup to her townhouse. No other dogs—or cats, for that matter—or treats or toys or kids looking to play.
More was the pity, but who had time for all that, anyway?
The dog finally noticed her, sat up, and let out a deep woof accompanied by a swooshy, waggy tail.
She sighed, but couldn’t help but be charmed.
“Well, hello to you too,” she said starting up the driveway. “And who might you be? Aren’t you pretty?”
The swishy tail swished faster as the dog stood, and its back end started to wiggle. She recognized the breed easily. Bernese Mountain Dogs were lovely, but large. If this guy decided to jump up to say hello, she’d find herself on her butt. – Excerpt from Doggie on Her Doorstep by Donna Alward
I always dreamed of being a part of my
favorite show, Parking Lot Potluck, but I never expected them to ask me
to help solve a murder.
Someone poisoned a dish on the popular
cooking competition. The host is dead and my favorite judge is in
critical condition. The only one who witnessed the crime was Great Dane,
Chloe.
Persephone and I are off to Seattle to
solve the crime, but things are much different behind the scenes. Have
the cast and crew been working on a recipe for deception, or was it a
contestant with a case of sour grapes who’s brought production to a
halt?
Whatever I do, I have to keep my inner fangirl in check, or my favorite show could get eliminated for good.
About Bailey Booth
Bailey Booth is an animal lover, travel enthusiast, and avid reader.
She drinks way too many soy lattes and will probably laugh at your
jokes.
She also likes long walks on the beach and candlelit dinners…oh wait.
Wrong profile.
Bailey’s been writing and amateur sleuthing since she was a kid. Fun
fact: Spy Kitty in the City came to her in a dream. Follow your dreams!
Jack Wellington moves from the big city to make a new start. He jumps at the opportunity to become a detective in Summerville.
A peculiar case is assigned to him as artwork has been stolen and a dog is missing. Fellow detective Charlie Finch, a man adorned with decades of service, uncovers clues with Jack. They become intrigued by the words and actions of a neighborhood boy and wonder how much he might know.
Clues are followed but it’s the kids in the neighborhood who provide the most relevant clues. As the detectives get closer to them with their questions, the pressure of the kids struggle unfolds.
Kids, dogs, thieves, and a detective who meets a gal named Sally in the little town of Summerville.
Book Details:
Genre: Mystery Published by: Amazon Publication Date: November 1, 2021 Number of Pages: 200 ISBN: 979-8677929410 Series: The Little Town of Summerville, 1 Purchase Links:Amazon
Read an excerpt:
Jack poured a coffee and reached the back door with mug in hand. He stepped onto the screened-in porch as the twilight of morning brightened the yard. He enjoyed the peaceful surroundings of the porch. It was completely different from the small apartment he left behind a few months ago. He had worked in the Saint Louis police department for five years and jumped at the opportunity to work in Summerville.
He settled into an old wicker chair he’d found at a garage sale and grabbed the tablet lying next to it to get caught up on sports and local news. He was on his second mug when the phone hummed away on the table. He noticed the number was from the police station.
“Hello, this is Jack.”
“Hi Jack, this is Captain Ottoman. I need you to get over to 28 Little Creek Lane. Someone was in the house during the night and the homeowner is very upset.”
The captain sounded tired and cranky with no patience for conversation, so Jack didn’t bother explaining it was supposed to be his day off.
“Yes sir. I can get over there right away.”
“Thank you,” and the captain ended the call.
Jack got back inside, buzzed the electric shaver over his face, jumped into some clean clothes, and was out the door quickly. He thought about the history of the town as he drove to the location.
Summerville had been founded during the railroad days of long ago. It was a crossroads of railway tracks built by the Summers Rail & Cargo Company. John Summers became so impressed with the area he established the town and moved his family to the beautiful location with its wide valley and soft hills. Blueprints were drawn for the town which included shops, neighborhoods, and parks, which would enjoy the modern luxuries of the era, and of course, the ability to travel by railway.
Today Summerville still enjoyed the shops of the downtown area, its many parks, and the atmosphere of its small college. A group of businessmen and a strong town council maintained the town with its modest Midwest economy. At times, a getaway for some of the city dwellers to get refreshed by the small-town charm. It was a pretty town, safe and friendly, and Jack Wellington intended to keep it that way.
Jack pulled up to 28 Little Creek Lane as the sun cast its long early morning shadows. Each lawn had its own style, with a tree or two in the front yard and shrubs along the side that acted like a fence. There were sidewalks on the narrow residential street which had gas streetlamps that would shine day and night.
He got out of the car and checked his dark hair in the reflection of the car window. He was above average height with a lean and strong build for a mid-twenties guy, but his collar was crooked. He shook his head, rebuttoned his shirt, and hoped no one was watching as he tucked it back into his pants. A quick check to make sure he had pen and notepad in his back pocket, and he took the walkway across the yard to the front porch entrance. Up the stairs, across the porch, and a few taps on the door. The homeowner opened the door.
“Hello. I’m Jack Wellington from the Summerville police department. Captain Ottoman asked me to come over this morning.”
The homeowner tried to smile, but her eyes were swollen with a sunken tainted darkness around them. Her sterling gray hair looked a bit out of place with a sadness upon her face.
“So, you’re a policeman?”
“Yes, I’m a detective,” and Jack showed her his credentials.
She gave a soft grasp of Jack’s hand, “I’m Elizabeth Ashley,” and she invited him into her home. They walked down the entrance hallway and dropped into the living room. Two couches and a couple of chairs formed a horseshoe with a coffee table in the center. The couches faced each other, and the chairs sat on the end with a straight view to a fireplace. She sat on the couch and Jack took a chair.
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Excerpt from The Little Town of Summerville – A Dog Named Chubby by Robert Douglass. Copyright 2021 by Robert Douglass. Reproduced with permission from Robert Douglass. All rights reserved.
Author Bio:
Robert has an AAS in Microsoft Networking Technology from Glendale Community College and is a Microsoft Certified Professional.
He likes reading, writing, and exploring natural wonders. His favorite pastime is telling tall stories around the campfire.
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Book Details:
Book Title: MIA AND THE HUMMINGBIRD by Nancy Carlisle Category: Children’s Fiction (Ages 4-9), 34 pages Genre: Juvenile fiction/social themes or animals/birds Publisher: Sage Green Press Release date: March, 2021 Tour dates: November 17 to November 30, 2021 Content Rating: G. There is nothing that even comes close to PG.
Book Description:
“An inspirational story! The juxtaposition of the hummingbird’s struggle with Mia’s struggles is unique and I feel that kids will be able to relate to it.” – Reader in a 5-Star Review
Mia and the Hummingbird is the story of a young girl who immigrates to a new country and learns to accept a new life.She sees the hummingbird building her nest for her babies and thinks that she and the bird are similar as they learn to adapt to their new homes. Mia and the Hummingbird includes information about environmental and social reasons for immigration, the struggle to adapt to a new home and information about hummingbirds.
Included is a glossary about these issues, a bibliography, and references.
Nancy Carlisle is an author, illustrator and retired architect and manager. She writes hopeful books for kids that interweave facts and fiction about the environment and global responsibility.
During her 38 year career, as an architect and researcher, her focus was on the environment. She led work nationally and internationally on sustainable and energy efficient buildings and communities and won awards for collaboratively designing award-winning sustainable buildings, a laboratory campus, and as part of a team to develop a program to improve the energy efficiency of laboratories in the U.S.
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