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I wanted to share a few more books I found on Amazon that can be read on a Kindle for free. If you do not have a Kindle but you have a Tablet you can download the app from your paly store to your Tablet and read these new books.
Beach Plum Lane: Romantic Women’s Fiction (Isabel Island Book1) by Ellen Joy (Author)
Amazon #1 Best-Selling Author, Ellen Joy, begins her next series with an inspiring later in life, second chance romance full of forgiveness, healing, friendship, and love.
Sophia and Crissy had been the best of friends until a teenage dispute tore them apart. Now, decades later, they live their separate lives and do their best to avoid each other, despite living on a small town Island.
It’s been easy enough for Sophia, the Island physician, who has been withdrawn from everyone since losing her husband several years ago. Now, the single mother is just trying to keep her head down and raise her teenage daughter, which becomes more difficult when an old flame moves in across the street.
Crissy, on the other hand, the wife of a high-profile public figure, is now a mother herself and is living the life she always dreamt about – in the spotlight.
But, as Sophia battles with mixed emotions about moving on from her husband and a scandal turns Crissy’s world upside down, the unlikely pair reunite and begin to piece their shattered friendship together to help each other heal.
A Beautiful Start to a New Series. “Wow—now that’s the way to start a new series.
Beach Plum Lane by Ellen Joy pulled me in right away. From the very first page, I was completely drawn into Sophia and Crissy’s world. Their childhood friendship, once so strong, made me reminisce about my own and how life can take people in different directions.
Their decades-long rift added so much depth to the story, making their journey toward healing feel incredibly real. Sophia’s struggle with grief and new beginnings, combined with Crissy’s unraveling perfect life, kept me hooked. Throw in an old flame moving in across the street, and I knew I wasn’t putting this book down.
The mix of friendship, forgiveness, and second chances made this one of those rare reads that I devoured in a single sitting. Ellen Joy has a way of creating characters that feel like old friends, and I loved how naturally the emotions unfolded—nothing felt rushed, and every moment mattered.
The small-town Island setting was the perfect backdrop, making the story feel even more immersive. I found myself rooting for both women, hoping they’d find their way back to each other and to the happiness they deserved. I’m already so invested in these characters and can’t wait to see what’s in store for them in future books. If the rest of the series is anything like this, we’re in for something truly special. Beach Plum Lane is a great addition to any book lover’s collection.
Meet the Author: Ellen Joy
Ellen Joy lives in a small town in New England, between the Atlantic Ocean and the White Mountains. She lives with her husband, two sons, and one very spoiled puppy.
Ellen writes in the early morning hours before her family wakes up. When she’s not writing, you can find her spending time with her family, gardening, or headed to the beach. She loves summer and flip-flops, running on a dirt Country road, and a sweet love song.
All of her stories are clean, heart-warming, romantic women’s fiction, with characters that will feel like friends and settings that will feel like home.
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A Valentine To Die For: A Sadie Stewart Cozy Mystery Kindle Edition by L. B. Dayton (Author). This is Book 8 of 8: A Sadie Stewart Cozy Mystery
Sadie Stewart arrives in Manhattan on a professional high, her artwork featured in an exclusive Valentine’s Day showcase at a chic Chelsea gallery. Between putting the final brushstrokes on her personal collection and savoring a budding romance with investigative journalist Hugh Hartley, Sadie is ready to enjoy a rare picture-perfect moment.
That rosy glow fades fast when a powerful art broker collapses outside the gallery, poisoned by a drink meant for someone else. As whispers flutter through the crowd and Cupid’s aim goes wildly off course, Sadie scrambles to keep the truth from being erased.
Between charming gallery owners with polished smiles with secrets to spare, and a volatile artist nursing a public vendetta, Sadie has no shortage of suspects.
But if she can’t uncover the truth in time, this Valentine’s Day won’t just break hearts, it will cost her everything she loves.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A feel-good cozy mystery that is a must-read. Well-written, with great characters. I could not put the book down until the very end.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great Valentines Mystery I was pulled right into the Mystery it’s well written with great characters some twists and drama that kept me interested and guessing.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An interesting plot with familiar characters that was hard to put down. Lots of twists and turns to find the murderer! Can’t wait for the next book!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Superb story and series that I enjoyed reading and highly recommend that you read.
Meet the Author: L.B. Dayton
Cozy mysteries with clever heroines, sharp wit, and just enough danger to keep the coffee brewing.
L.B. Dayton writes page-turning cozy mysteries filled with strong women, quirky side characters, loyal animal companions, and puzzles that unfold in deliciously stylish settings. Her stories blend humor, heart, and suspense, delivering whodunits where intelligence and intuition matter as much as courage.
A classically trained artist, L.B. holds a BFA in Painting, Drawing, and Graphics from The Ohio State University and a BAE in Art Education. She taught art for ten years before turning her creative focus toward fiction. She is also an E-RYT 500 yoga teacher with over twenty-five years of teaching experience, bringing mindfulness and movement into every story she tells.
L.B. Dayton. has lived in Chicago, Dallas, and Houston, experiences that shape the vibrant backdrops of her books. When she is not writing, she teaches yoga and competes in ballroom dancing.
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Murder at the Maplewood Tea Room: A Maplewood Cozy Mystery (The Ivy Sinclair Cozy Mystery Series Book 3) by Erin Macy (Author)
A Killer Creeps…But Ivy and Watson Move Quicker
Threatening notes appear on the teacups at the Tea Room’s grand reopening, and one of them leads to murder.
Ivy Sinclair, a former Chicago journalist, now writes columns for The Maplewood Bulletin. She expected quiet days and long walks with Watson, her loyal beagle. Instead, Mrs. Osgood—the town’s nosiest gossip—collapses after sipping from a poisoned cup.
Officer Roberts brushes off her concerns. Ivy turns instead to Watson’s keen nose and to her neighbor Alice, who can get anyone talking.
The vanishing notes cause panic. Soon, there are many suspects. Clara Pettigrew argued with Mrs. Osgood, and Les Buckley had a feud with her over his baked goods.
And when the newest note names her, Ivy rushes to stop the killer before they strike again.
Meet the Author: Erin Macy
Erin Macy is a cozy mystery author who delights in creating small-town settings, quirky characters, and puzzling whodunits that keep readers turning the pages. When she isn’t plotting murders on paper, she enjoys curling up with a good book, a hot cup of tea, and her loyal beagle by her side. Erin believes every mystery should come with a dash of charm, a touch of humor, and plenty of heart.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
