Showing posts with label Wild Rose Press. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wild Rose Press. Show all posts
Friday, August 29, 2025
Mrs. Spinney's Secret at NN Light's Book Heaven!
Monday, July 17, 2023
RELEASED TODAY: The Wishing Tree: Love, Lies, and Spies on Chincoteague Island
RELEASED TODAY:
Love, Lies, and Spies on Chincoteague Island
Will the wind whip her token from the Wishing Tree and
make her wish come true?
Addison Steele dreams of the day
her husband—lost at sea—returns to her. Instead, she meets Nick Savage, whose
every word may be a lie. She is soon embroiled in mystery, all related to the
top-secret science station at Wallops Island, Virginia.
After a Belarusian scientist at
Wallops is murdered, the questions multiply. Was it because he caught the
person stealing classified documents or because he wanted to defect? Is Nick
the spy—or is it his brother? How can she trust the man who is slowly claiming
her heart when his story keeps shifting?
368 pages of fabulous cozy murder mystery and romantic
suspense, all for the very affordable digital price of $3.99.
The Wishing Tree is available in ebook and print-on-demand
at all fine on-line stores, including ITunes, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon.
Saturday, November 19, 2022
Coming 2023: The Wishing Tree: Love, Lies, and Spies on Chincoteague Island
Wait for it!
Contract signed! Edits in progress! The Wishing Tree, a new romantic suspense/murder mystery, is coming soon to an online bookstore near you!
Here's the story:
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| Wallops Island Flight Facility |
Check back here for regular updates!
Monday, April 4, 2022
Five Plus Plus Stars for Hidden Gem!
Five Plus Plus Stars for Hidden Gem!
N. N. Light loved my book! This is my first review for
Hidden Gem: the Secret of St. Augustine, and it’s a doozy. Here’s a quote:
“Hidden Gem: the Secret of St. Augustine is a
romantic adventure rolled up into a mystery that is one of the best books I've
read this year. It has all the components I crave in an unputdownable read and
then some. M.S. Spencer writes an addictive mystery with quirky characters, a
treasure hunt, all taking place in one of the oldest cities in America.”
You can read the whole review here:
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
The Pit & the Passion new graphic
How do you like the new graphic for my mystery romance The Pit and the Passion: Murder at the Ghost Hotel? I love it!
At midnight, in the darkness of
a deserted hotel, comes a scream and a splash. Eighty-five years later, workmen
uncover a skeleton in an old elevator shaft. Who is it, and how did it get
there? To find out, Charity Snow, ace reporter for the Longboat Key Planet,
teams up with Rancor Bass, best-selling author. A college ring they find at the
dig site may prove to be their best clue.
Although his
arrogance nearly exceeds his talent, Charity soon discovers a warm heart
beating under Rancor’s handsome exterior. While dealing with a drop-dead
gorgeous editor who may or may not be a villain, a publisher with a dark
secret, and an irascible forensic specialist, Charity and Rancor unearth an
unexpected link to the most famous circus family in the world.
Charity, despairing of unearthing any charm in her prince charming, has an unexpected suitor.
Excerpt (G): The Frog Prince
As she trudged up the stairs, rain began to
fall, sparking a chorus of cheeps from the tiny native treefrogs. It seemed to
grow louder and louder. When she reached her door, she found out why. A huge
green bullfrog sat in a small wooden cage on the mat. A tag attached to it
said, “Kiss Me.” When she picked up the cage, a guttural voice croaked, “If you
don’t kiss me, you won’t get your present.” She looked around but couldn’t see
anyone. The voice came again. “Down here.”
The frog regarded her solemnly, its large eyes
unblinking. She spoke to the air. “I am not going to kiss a frog.”
“Ah, but I’m a special frog. A prince of a
frog. Kiss me.”
She had to admit she was tempted. “If I let
you out, you’ll hop away.” Why the hell
am I talking to an amphibian?
“Then you’d better kiss me quick.”
She shrugged. The rain turned into a downpour,
and she moved under the shelter of the overhang. With hesitant fingers, she
opened the little door. The frog hopped out. Quick as a flash, she bent down
and touched her lips to its back. Surprisingly, it was neither slimy nor wet.
She resisted the urge to wipe her mouth. The frog croaked once but remained
crouched on its haunches, gazing at her. She shook her head. “No sense in
asking. I’m only doing it once.”
“Wait.”
“Wait for what?” “Wait for it…” There was a
flash of purple smoke. When it cleared, the frog was gone, and Rancor sat on
the step. “Your prince. As ordered.”
“How did you do that?”
“A magician never divulges his secrets.” He
opened his palms to reveal a bouquet of gardenias. “For you. Will you be my
valentine?”
She held the flowers and inhaled deeply.
“They’re my favorite—how did you know?”
“I made inquiries. Jane is delightful by the
way. Didn’t care much for Darryl.”
“Find
out why he only sees her once a month, and she’ll be your slave for life.”
“That
would make a refreshing change.”
“More
than you deserve. Coming in?”
“Yes. I have to watch you change into
something more suitable for Michael’s on East.”
“Rancor! I can’t afford that.”
“You don’t have to—I have secured a source of
funding.”
“I don’t want to know.”
“No. You don’t.” He closed the door behind
him. “Now, you haven’t answered my question.”
Busy with the flowers, Charity didn’t reply.
He took the vase from her and set it down. Then he took her in his arms. “Will
you be my valentine?”
At that, something broke inside her, and the
tears flowed.
He dried them. “Should I take that as a ‘yes,’
or a ‘get out of my sight, you ogre’?” She kissed him, unable to talk.
“Go then. Put on that pearly white dress you
wore in Paris. And leave your hair down this once.”
She obeyed, savoring the prospect of a
Valentine’s Day that just might turn out to be the best ever.
The Wild Rose Press, January 22, 2018 (Crimson Rose)
Mystery,
Humorous/Romantic Comedy
Rating: PG13
418 p.; 97370 words
Buy Links:
Monday, March 21, 2022
Artful Dodging: the Torpedo Factory Murders--New Graphic!
Milo Everhart isn’t ready for love. Nor is she ready to find a dead body
in the tower of the Torpedo Factory Art Center that snowy December night. She
doesn’t have time for the handsome lawyer who wants to destroy the Art Center.
Nor does she have time to worry about who has murdered whom and why. She has
needlepoint to do.
The
Torpedo Factory Art Center in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia, is a hulking
former munitions factory right on the waterfront. Since the 1970s it has been
host to art studios, a museum, and an art school. It’s never been renovated and
is still a vast open central space surrounded by meandering corridors and rooms
tucked away here and there. It is topped by a tower reached by hidden stairs.
So you can imagine how our heroine, Milo Everhart, felt when she found herself
alone in a dark, empty building. Alone, except for the murderer, that is.
“Hello! Hello? 911?”
“Please
state the nature of your emergency.”
“A
body. There’s a b…b…body.” The word came out as a gurgle.
“Yes,
ma’am. Now tell me where you are.”
Milo
looked wildly around the darkened corridor. “Second floor. No lights.”
“Ma’am?
Second floor of what?”
“Oh,
er, the Torpedo Factory. I ran downstairs. I…”
“The
Torpedo Factory? You mean the building at 105 North Union Street?”
Milo
almost snapped, “How many torpedo factories do you know?” but thought better of
it. “Yes.”
“All
right, ma’am. Now, you say you’ve found a body? Is it dead?”
“Don’t
be ridiculous. Of course it’s dead. Dead. A dead body. In the office.”
“The
office?”
“The
tower. Look, can you send the police? I’m all alone in the building. Except for
the body, of course. I mean, it’s pitch black in here. Please?” She knew she
sounded less than rational, but weren’t 911 operators trained to weed out the
gibberish and cut to the chase?
“I’ve
already sent out a call. The police should be arriving any minute. Now, will
they be able to enter the building?”
“Oh!
Er. I don’t know. Archie’s already locked up.”
“Archie?”
“The
super. He’s long gone, though.”
“Can
you get to a door to let them in?”
Milo’s shoes must have found bubble gum on the floor all by themselves, since they appeared to be stuck. “I…uh…I can’t get to the doors.” Nothing but silence on the other end. She must think I’m lazy. Or a coward. I’ll bet she knows how to wait people out, to force them to do her bidding. “I’m not lazy, miss. I’m just…I’m wondering. What if the murderer is hiding somewhere, still in the building?”
“Murderer? You think the victim was murdered?”
The Torpedo Factory in Old Town Alexandria
You can find Artful Dodging here:
Artful Dodging: the Torpedo Factory
Murders
Wild Rose Press, 7/20/2016;
Imprint Crimson Rose
Theme(s): Mystery/Cozy
Mystery
Contemporary romantic Suspense, M/F, 2 flames
Ebook, 66,830 words; Print 268
p
Rating: Hot (R)
Friday, March 4, 2022
Griffin Tate hero of The Penhallow Train Incident Interviewed
Griffin
Tate, hero of The
Penhallow Train Incident, graciously agreed to an interview, which really
gives you an idea of who (what?) he is. The Penhallow Train Incident is ON SALE
at Amazon for 99 cents through March 18—so get your copy now! It is currently featured at the 2022 Winter Readers Challenge as well.
Questions:
Where are you from?
Hard to
say. Growing up we traveled a lot—lived in Europe, the Middle East, and lots of
U. S. States. I didn’t really settle down until after graduate school when
University of Chicago hired me as an assistant professor. Went from there to
Queenstown University in New Jersey and now happily ensconced in Maine.
Tell us a bit about The Penhallow Train Incident.
I
sure enjoyed being part of the story, although I’d never admit it aloud. The
Penhallow Train Incident is a
funny, romantic, murder mystery set in Maine.
Rachel Tinker, director of the
Penhallow Historical Society, meets her match in Griffin Tate, curmudgeonly retired professor (that’s me).
Together we wade through a scene awash in red herrings to solve not one, but
three murders. If, in fact, they are murders (I was never convinced, but don’t
tell Rachel—she’ll just scoff). Along the way we deal with ancient rumors,
ancient crime, and ancient tragedy, as Rachel—poor besotted soul--gropes nearer
and nearer to love.
What did you think the first time you saw Rachel Tinker?
One more
thing I’ll never admit, although she guessed, but I fell for her the first time
I saw her on campus at Queenstown, surrounded by young acne-scarred, snot-nosed
whippersnappers.
What was your second thought?
That she’d never give me a second glance.
Did you feel it was love at first sight?
Nah, she
was way too chilly—you know how those female academics are. Besides, like I
said, it wasn’t worth even approaching her—she was always surrounded by
pimply-faced, weak-chinned undergrads.
What do you like most about her?
Do I have
to say it? Sheesh, nosy little bugger, aren’t you. I suppose I’d have to say
her curiosity, and of course her willingness to agree with everything I say. Oh
wait, that’s my dog.
How would you describe her?
Well, she
is rather beautiful, in a sensible
way. She doesn’t seem to mind my occasional moods. She’s very bright for a
girl, and willing to learn. Yes, I’d give her an A.
How would she describe you?
You’d
have to ask her. Whatever I say she’ll dispute.
What made you choose Middle East history as a career?
I lived
in the Middle East in my youth and naturally veered toward it in school.
What is your biggest fear?
Losing
Rachel—and having her know that’s my greatest fear.
How do you relax?
Nap.
Beer. Sail. Chase after stolen artifacts.
Who is your favorite fictional character and why?
The Queen
of Sheba—if in fact she’s fictional. If not, Indiana Jones.
What is the best piece of advice you ever received?
Sit down
and shut up.
Thursday, September 16, 2021
Coming Soon! Hidden Gem: the Secret of St. Augustine
Approved! The official blurb for my upcoming mystery from The Wild Rose Press, Hidden Gem: the Secret of Saint Augustine:
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| Aviles Street, St. Augustine, where Philo lives. |
Barnaby Swift is in St. Augustine, Florida, to teach a college seminar in historic methodology and plans to use The Secret, a treasure hunt book, as a framework for his class. He enlists Philo Brice, owner of an antique map store, to aid him in seeking clues in the historic sites of the ancient city.
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| The Secret: a Treasure Hunt by Byron Preiss |
Together they face murderers, thieves, thugs, and fanatics, heightening their already strong attraction to each other. Can they solve the puzzle and unearth the treasure before the villains do? Philo and Barnaby must follow several twisting paths and false leads before arriving at a startling conclusion.
Sound intriguing? I'll keep you posted on publication date!
Friday, June 11, 2021
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Friday, January 22, 2021
Inspiration for Mrs. Spinney's Secret at Alicia Dean's Today
Do drop by
Alicia Dean’s wonderful blog, where I’m talking about the inspiration for my
new Maine mystery romance Mrs. Spinney’s Secret. Here’s the link: https://aliciadean.com/2021/01/22/mrs-spinneys-secret-by-m-s-spencer/
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Amber Daulton’s new romantic suspense has a cover!
Wait for it....
And Now: Cover Revealed!
Amber
Daulton’s brand new romance, Arresting Jeremiah—coming October 14
from the Wild Rose press—has a cover.
When threats escalate, will Jim and Calista
succumb, or fight for a love they can’t deny?
Arresting Jeremiah
is Book 2 of the Arresting Onyx series. Here’s the story:
Injured Parole Officer Jeremiah “Jim”
Borden never expected Calista Barlow, the sassy blonde waitress he’s craved for
months, to ring his doorbell. She slips into his heart—and his bed—but he’s
obsessed with a gangland investigation that threatens his career and maybe even
his life.
Calista doesn’t trust easily, not with a daughter to protect and the stalker
who keeps calling her. After her violent ex-boyfriend returns, she finds solace
in Jim’s arms.
Jim may have to forego his need for answers to protect the ready-made family he
adores, but how will he and Calista escape an unseen enemy that is always one
step ahead of them?
Arresting
Jeremiah is a
romantic suspense novel (98,000 words) with a heat rating of five flames.
Monday, September 14, 2020
Mrs. Spinney’s Secret—Cover Revealed!
Mrs. Spinney's Secret Cover Revealed
How about them apples! This is the new, approved cover for my upcoming release, Mrs. Spinney’s Secret. Isn’t it fabulous?
What do you do when Hollywood takes over your tiny Maine
village to make a movie?
Cassidy Beauvoir, chair of the board of overseers of Amity
Landing, is ready to throw the bums out; that is, until she meets Jasper
MacEwan, the director of American Waterloo: the Rout of the Penobscot
Expedition. It’s instant attraction until a series of deadly incidents
threatens their budding romance. Are the attacks directed at the movie crew or
the townspeople?
As the two search for answers, the trail leads them to
long-held secrets of the worst naval defeat of the American
Revolution—including betrayal, murder, and a lost hoard of English gold.
Check back often for a release date!
Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Great stories; Great Cause: Wild Rose Authors Anthology Fundraiser for Australia Fires
The greatest anthology ever! From the authors of The Wild
Rose Press.
February 14 is not just for Valentines—it’s also the release
date for Australia Burns: Show Australia Some Love.
This is a three-volume
book of stories by more than forty authors at the Wild Rose Press. Romance, thrillers,
mystery—whatever you like, in one easy package. The best part is this: we are
donating all proceeds to the Australia Red Cross, to be distributed as needed
to help rebuild, rehabilitate, and help the thousands of people and animals
affected by the horrible fires sweeping across Australia.
My contribution is
Che Gelida Manina: a Story of Second Chances. It will be in the second volume.
Here’s the blurb:
Since Jack died,
Grace has lost all desire for romance, but she’s lonely and joins a dating
site, stipulating companionship only. Edward answers her post, agreeing to the
terms. He is true to his word, but Grace soon finds herself wanting more. Can
she convince him she’s changed her mind? Will he feel the same?
Australia Burns: Show Australia Some Love will be available at all online stores. Please
help us raise funds to help in this tragedy. It is now available on Amazon and The Wild Rose Press.
NOTE: If you buy the
print from the Wild Rose Press it will bring in more money to send. https://www.thewildrosepress.com/product/australia-burns-volume-one
Think of it this way: instead of a T shirt or commemorative
mug, you get forty wonderful stories to enjoy and you’re supporting relief
efforts in devastated Australia.
Wednesday, December 26, 2018
All My Ebooks 40% Off at Wild Rose Press
DON'T FORGET--ALL EBOOKS ARE 40% OFF AT THE WILD ROSE PRESS
FROM NOW THROUGH NEW YEAR'S DAY! THAT INCLUDES:
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