Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Website Down and Cozy Mystery Book Giveaway

*** Giveaway closed. Congratulations to Cheryl A., the winner! ***

My website is currently down. Not sure what's going on, but I'm hoping to get it resolved soon. I say that having no idea how long it will take or if I submitted the help form correctly (I'm using the term "form" loosely, as the only field on it was a checkbox to make sure I'm not a robot). Ain't technology grand? I rarely use the word "ain't," but I've been practicing my Southern speak as research for Cozy Cat Caper Mystery book 23, Crash in Cherry Hills, which releases today! (And no, the timing of my website fail hasn't escaped my notice.) At any rate, I've set up a temporary page for my Paige Sleuth books. Apologies for any inconvenience, and please email me at marlabradeen@gmail.com if you need further assistance in locating my books.

Now on to the fun stuff! I'm giving one person who comments on this blog post their choice of the following two cozy mysteries:

Cracked to Death by Cheryl Hollon


When a treasure hunt leads to deadly plunder, it's up to glass shop owner Savannah Webb and her trusty investigative posse to map out the true motives of a killer...

It's the dog days of summer in St. Petersburg, Florida, and Webb's Glass Shop proprietor Savannah Webb has an eco-friendly plan to help locals escape the heat--a recyclable bottle-crafting workshop taught by reticent store manager Amanda Blake. Turns out, the class is a bigger smash than expected, thanks in part to a pair of staggeringly old bottles brought in by snorkeler Martin Lane...

Linked to a storied pirate shipwreck, the relics definitely pique Savannah's interest. But intrigue turns to shock when Martin's lifeless body washes ashore the next morning, another glass artifact tucked in his dive bag. With cell phone records connecting Amanda to the drowning, Savannah must voyage through unchartered territory to exonerate her colleague and capture the twisted criminal behind Martin's death...



Find the book: Amazon* | Apple iBooks* | Barnes & Noble | Kobo*

Connect with Cheryl: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads 


Off the Books by Lucy Arlington (aka Susan Furlong)

Lila is showcasing some of her biggest authors at a bridal expo. But when the joyous event turns deadly, she'll have to figure out who penned the perfect crime...

The Novel Idea Literary Agency has planned a wedding-themed week for Inspiration Valley, celebrating not only North Carolina’s best vendors but also some of the agency's most popular bridal books. The fact that Lila can use the event to plan her own impending nuptials is just the icing on the cake.

But wedding bells turn to warning bells when Lila finds a dead man facedown in the frosting. Soon it's discovered that the victim was connected to several Novel Idea authors, all of whom quickly become suspects in the case. It's up to Lila and her fellow agents to find the real killer before one of their clients winds up scribbling stories from behind bars...


Find the book: Amazon* | Apple iBooks* | Barnes & Noble | Kobo*

Connect with Susan: Website | Facebook | Twitter | Goodreads 

(* Please note, I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, the Apple iTunes (iBooks) Affiliate Program, and the Kobo Rakuten Marketing affiliate program, which means I may earn a referral commission when you buy something through one of the links above. This does not affect the price you pay, but if you would prefer to bypass my affiliate links please access your desired retailer website directly instead of using the links found here. Thank you!)


To enter the giveaway, leave a comment below and let me know if you're familiar with either of these authors or if you have your own technology frustrations to share. You must include your name and email address in the body of your comment so I can reach you if you win. If the winner has a United States mailing address, they will receive my used, signed paperback copies of the above two books. If the winner resides outside the United States, they will either receive a new paperback of their choice of one of the two books listed above or, if the Book Depository does not ship to their country, an alternate prize of my choosing. This is where I usually link to the giveaway rules on my website, but since my website is down the general rules are as follows: the winner must be legally allowed to enter based on their country/regional rules in order to collect their prize; the winner will be contacted via email and must respond within 48 hours or their prize is forfeited; I am not responsible for prizes lost or damaged during shipping; and, if I am unable to deliver the above-mentioned prize the winner will receive an alternate prize of my choosing. Giveaway closes at midnight Eastern on June 6, 2018. Good luck!

42 comments:

  1. I am definitely a fan of Susan Furlong, loved her Georgia Peach series. Not so familiar with Cheryl Hollon mama2bulls(at)gmail(dot) com

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    1. One of the books on my to-read list is Susan's Splintered Silence, which I think is a bit of a deviation from her cozies but just as good I'm sure. Thanks for commenting and good luck in the contest!

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  2. I'm not familiar with either of these authors, but I would love to become acquainted with them! ��
    Robin Chase
    RobinChase2010@gmail.com

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    1. Glad I could introduce you to some new authors! Thank you for visiting and good luck!

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  3. Wow, cool--ty for the giveaway! legallyblonde1961@yahoo.com

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  4. I'm new to these authors and the books sound good! Thank you so much!! Sharon Braswell oh_bother88@hotmail.com

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    1. Glad I could introduce you to some new authors, Sharon! Good luck in the giveaway.

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  5. Hi. I'm sad to say I'm not familiar with either author. I'm a big proponent of shop local, so I'm always looking for local cozy authors. And, being a crafter & Floridian,Cheryl Hollon's Cracked to Death really fits the bill.
    Thanks for the opportunity, & introducing me to 2 new series!

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    1. Thank you for supporting your local cozy authors and for stopping by to comment!

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    2. I forgot to leave my info. Sorry!
      Barbara Cameron
      cameronbarbara@ymail.com

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  6. New authors for me, but these books sounds awesome! brichardson0056(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  7. I am familiar with Cheryl Hotton but not the other
    author. Thanks for the chance to win.
    Carol Smith
    penelope223@yahoo.com

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    1. My pleasure, Carol. Thanks for commenting and good luck in the giveaway!

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  8. I just heard about Susan Furlong today, but not Cheryl Hollon.

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    1. And I always manage to forget to leave my info until I've hit send, lol! Jeanine Carlson at somesmartcookle at aol dotcom. cookle has an L, not an i.

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    2. There's something about the act of hitting Send that makes you realize you've forgotten something. For me, it's usually an email attachment. Thanks for stopping by and good luck in the giveaway!

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  9. I'm familiar with both authors, however I haven't read any of their books yet. Would really like to read either book.
    diannekc8(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. Thank you for your comment, Dianne, and good luck in the contest!

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  10. I've never read either of these authors but I love new cozy mysteries so I'd love to try these!
    hollystover13@yahoo.com

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    1. Glad I could introduce you to some new authors, Holly. Good luck in the contest and thanks for stopping by!

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  11. I also want to read Susan Furlongs book Splintered silence! I absolutely love all cozy mysteries not familiar with Cheryl hollon maryh_happygirl@yahoo.com

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    1. Splintered Silence looks so good, doesn't it? If only my to-read pile wasn't already overflowing! Thank you for commenting and good luck in the giveaway!

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  12. I have not read either authors but am now following both. I am very interested in the Cracked to Death as I love treasure hunting!
    Cheryl Arcemont
    teddi1961@arcemont.com

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    1. I love reading about treasure hunting, too. I imagine actually doing it would be more frustrating though. I would probably never find anything! Thanks for visiting and good luck in the giveaway!

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    2. Cheryl, random.org has selected you as my giveaway winner. Congratulations! Please check your email.

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    3. Got the books! Awesome! Thank you so much! ��

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    4. Yay! Thanks so much for letting me know. Hope you enjoy them!

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  13. I am familiar with Susan Furlong, but I am definitely going to check out Cheryl Hollon's books. My technology frustrations are with my computer and when it won't do what it's supposed to. Thank you for the chance. kittygirl15401@yahoo.com

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    1. I share your technology frustration! Computers are great until they develop a mind of their own. Thank you for commenting and good luck in the giveaway!

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  14. I have not read either series although I have seen the names mentioned in various book clubs. Meg85242 at gmail dot com.

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    1. I know about many authors whose series I haven't read yet either. There are just too many books! Thank you for visiting and good luck in the contest!

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  15. thanks for the chance to try new authors

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  16. Yes, I have heard of both authors and have read Cheryl's cozies. I would love to win Susan's book! Thanks for offering this chance! lindaherold999(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. I have a feeling this was Susan's last book written as Lucy Arlington. I haven't been able to find any published since this one, at any rate. Thanks for visiting and good luck in the giveaway!

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  17. Hi, Marlene Ezell here. My tech problem is my phone won't let me comment any way except anonymous. Therefore I just start off with my name.
    I have read some of Susan Furlong's books but none of Cheryl Hollon's. Thanks so much for this giveaway.
    ezellmarlene(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. I've noticed on the blogs that use Wordpress for commenting that my name shows up differently whether I'm on my computer or my laptop. Why that is, I have no clue. And only my computer lets me like comments using my Wordpress account. It's baffling!

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  18. Cheryl A. is the winner of this giveaway. Congratulations, Cheryl, and thank you, everyone else, for taking the time to read and comment!

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