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Tinsel, Trials, & Traitors (Katie and Maverick Cozy Mysteries Book 3)

July 15, 2025
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Tinsel, Trials, & Traitors (Katie and Maverick Cozy Mysteries Book 3)

I have never seen a dog’s expression that I so immediately identified as “Kill me now”…

 

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Home: A Cycle of Poetry Vol. 7

July 15, 2025
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Home: A Cycle of Poetry Vol. 7

Ah yes, the European alleyway that I call home. (h/t PJ)

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Intoxicated: A True Story of an ADD Relationship (Toxic Thoughts Book 3)

July 15, 2025
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Intoxicated: A True Story of an ADD Relationship (Toxic Thoughts Book 3)

Explains a lot.

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The Trials of Dogman: Poetry & Short Story Pocketbook Vol. 2

July 14, 2025
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The Trials of Dogman: Poetry & Short Story Pocketbook Vol. 2

Sad Keanu approved! (h/t PJ)

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My Dreams and Travels (The Light and Dark Tales of Rabbit Warren)

July 14, 2025
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My Dreams and Travels (The Light and Dark Tales of Rabbit Warren)

From the author of My Dreams of Adequacy.

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Knights Villains & Sorcerers: Adventure Stories Vol. 1

July 13, 2025
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Knights Villains & Sorcerers: Adventure Stories Vol. 1

The dark forces are both nefarious *and* evil?! (h/t PJ)

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At Any Cost (D’Accio Investigations Book 1)

July 13, 2025
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At Any Cost (D’Accio Investigations Book 1)

Eh. Three ninety-five, tops.

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Carly – The Good Witch: Tales of Horror and Fantasy (Fabulous Fantasy 5 Series Book 1)

July 13, 2025
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Carly – The Good Witch: Tales of Horror and Fantasy (Fabulous Fantasy 5 Series Book 1)

I don’t mean to disappoint you, but according to my searches, “Fabulous Fantasy 5 Series” is NOT actually a registered trademark. (h/t PJ)

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