𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐏𝐄𝐒 – 𝐀 𝐃𝐄𝐖𝐁𝐄𝐑𝐑𝐘 𝐅𝐀𝐑𝐌’𝐒 𝐌𝐘𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐘
𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟗.𝟑𝟎.𝟐𝟓

A toast to murder… with a bitter aftertaste.

As autumn settles over Buttercup, Texas, the buzz is all about the grand opening of the new local winery—but when the winemaker is found dead in the barn after a disastrous debut dinner, the celebration turns somber.

Was it despair over a bad batch of wine… or something more sinister?

Dewberry Farm’s own Lucy Resnick uncorks a tangled web of secrets and lies that could lead to more than one fatality—unless she can stop the killer before the harvest turns deadly.

Pre-Order it Now: https://books2read.com/Sour-Grapes-A-Dewberry-Farm-Mystery

Praise for the Dewberry Farm mysteries…

“Now that I’ve gotten to know the residents of Buttercup, I can’t wait to visit them again. Killer Jam is filled with a good mystery, delightful characters, and a fun setting that will bring cozy readers back for many more visits.” —Carstairs Considers…

“I’m excited to see more from Karen MacInerney…I look forward to reading more about Lucy and her escapades in Buttercup, Texas, and hope we see a lot more of a certain fine lookin’ veterinarian!” —Bubble Bath Books

“Killer Jam is a great first book in the new Dewberry Farm series. Highly recommend! Looking forward to the second one already!” —MysteriesEtc

“I give Killer Jam 5 out of 5 stars. I liked the characters and the humor in the book. I also loved the paranormal element (or the possibility of a ghost)! I look forward to the next book in this series.” —The Avid Reader

“This is a great story; it will quickly grab your attention and keep you turning the pages. There are several laugh out loud moments, particularly a few involving the cow and her antics…I think this is going to be another great series!” —A Cozy Booknook

Fatal Fiction the 4th book in the Snug Harbor Mysteries is Live!

Old bones and a twisty new mystery make for a delicious pageturner! 

The air at Seaside Cottage Books is tinged with autumn, and bookseller Max Sayers is helping her friend Denise Wilmington start a new chapter by turning the abandoned shop next door into a cozy coffee house. But when the two women dig up a decades-old rhododendron by the front walk, they uncover a grisly secret entwined with the bush’s roots: a woman’s skeleton, buried with a gold ring.

But Max doesn’t have time to dig up dirt on old bones. The next day, a famous Maine author’s bequest to the Snug Harbor library vanishes within hours of arriving. Then Max’s assistant Bethany and her boyfriend Devin discover the head librarian—and Devin’s new boss–strangled with a phone cord behind the circulation desk.

Suspicion quickly darkens the crisp fall air. Was Bethany’s boyfriend, who had no love lost for his new boss, behind the library director’s untimely death? Or is a darker, older plot hidden in Snug Harbor’s leafy streets? When a curious Max finds herself the subject of the next attack, the plot arc becomes terrifyingly clear. It’s up to Max to find the villain, and fast… or her next chapter may be her last.

Grab this Best-Seller today!

Amazon: https://geni.us/FatalFiction 

B&N: https://geni.us/bnff

Apple: https://geni.us/appleff

Kobo: https://geni.us/koboff

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

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 mystery, Sweet 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! 🙂

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 Amazon, Barnes 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

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!