★.¸¸,.•°´★Big Announcements★.¸¸,.•°´★

Apologies for the long over-due blog post but I think you might find my quietness has been very beneficial for you and me both. Providing you enjoy reading my books of course. This week I hit a mile stone with my writing and I come with important announcements I'm sure you'd be pleased to hear so shall we get on?

★•**•★ How to Catch A Jewel Thief (Maxwell Mysteries #2) ★•**•★

For those of you who enjoyed my first murder mystery, you might be pleased to hear that book #2 is finally coming. Join April as she embarks on a new adventure and cracks another case. Coming August 1st 2015. Pre-order links coming soon. Book #3 Death at the chocolate factory is already in motion. 

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As the sun sets across London, DI April Maxwell arrives back from three week's leave but she's barely through her front door when she receives a phone to say a top notch jewellers has been robbed in piccadilly.

Abounding her unpacking because there's always tomorrow, April jumps back in her car and races across London to where she is needed. Before she knows it, she finds herself knee deep in another case and the closest she thinks she gets to solving it, the further away she becomes.

With a forever thickening plot and too many suspects to get her head around, April finds herself distracted by a sexy fireman, a stalking cat and who the hell keeps parking in her space outside her flat? There's only so much April can take but not before she catches a jewel thief. 

★•**•★ Free Promo Offer ★•**•★

To celebrate the up and coming release of book #2, book #1 April's Busman Holiday will be FREE for the first time ever, to download between Monday 27th and Friday 31st July. Alternatively, you can purchase book #1 in paperback from Amazon for £5.95.

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DI April Maxwell is like a dog with a bone especially when there’s a case to solve or a criminal to catch. She lives for her job and she’s bloody good at it so when she is forced to take leave she can’t think of anything worse. After the first day, she’s bored and it seems her one and only solution is to, well, actually take a holiday. 

April packs a bag and heads to the New Forest to visit her family but when a boy band member turns up murdered, it isn’t long before she’s on the case. April makes it her mission to find out who killed Kai Williams whilst dealing with her over opinionated mother, a grieving teenage niece and gorgeous ex-boyfriend living next door. 

As she closes in on the killer, the killer closes in on her and the rivalry between April and her perfect little brother heats up. It becomes survival of the fittest but there’s just one problem – April has never been very fit but she hasn’t let a thing beat her yet. 

★•**•★ Birthday Cake & Sandy Beaches ★•**•★

Calling all Cocktails & Tattoos fans. It's finally complete. Two years in the making but book #5 in the Cocktails & Tattoos series is here. Well almost. This new novel is so crammed packed, it will leave you totally exhausted from Harley's antics. I'm sure you'll find it's been worth the wait. 

Coming summer 2016.

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Harley and Spike are back for a fifth book in the Cocktails & Tattoos series. 

Spike is turning forty and what better way to celebrate then taking all the family off to Bora Bora for a fortnight. It sounds like the perfect plan but of course, whilst the location is every bit perfect, it's going to be anything but, as trust is broken, tempers fly, secrets are revealed and family bonds destroyed. They are sure to be in for one hell of a fortnight and will there be any going back for Harley or has she burnt her bridges forever. 

   

The Cocktails & Tattoos books #1 to #4 can be downloaded from Amazon and books #1 and #2 are also available in paperback. This is a complete series and all books should be read in the following order ~

Cocktails & Tattoos #1 UK / US 

The Blog of Travelling & Mishaps #2 UK / US 

Ex's & Shotgun Weddings #3 UK / US

Swollen Bellies & Tiny Feet #4 UK / US

Birthday Cake & Sandy Beaches #5 ~ coming summer 2016

Book #1 and #2 just 99p 

Book #3 and #4 £1.99

Or read sample for free

Free on Kindle Unlimited

★•**•★ What's next? ★•**•★

Well as always I have so many things in the pipeline. There's book #3 in the Maxwell Mysteries to be getting on with as well as book #2 in Hattie's Adventures. I also fancy writing a stand alone romcom with some ideas in mind and I still need to make up my mind whether Birthday Cake & Sandy Beaches will be the last of Harley and Spike. I'm not sure whether I'm ready to put them to bed yet because I love hanging out with Harls. 

Either way, there's still heaps to come from me and remember, when I'm quiet it means I'm busy writing! Also, more free summer reads coming your way so keep your eyes peeled. 

Keep up to date using my Facebook page, Goodreads and Twitter. 

★•**•.★WINNERS★•**•.★NEW COMPETITION★•**•.★

★•**•.★WINNERS★•**•.★

I was overwhelmed with the participation for my competition. So much so, it was so hard choosing a winner, I decided to add two Kindle copies of The Poisoned Pie to the prize fund. I thank everyone for liking my page and sharing the competition. The winners are ~

   ★•**•.★Titian Smith★•**•.★

Congratulations. You've won a signed paperback copy.

★•**•.★Louise White★•**•.★

★•**•.★Jane Willis★•**•.★

Congratulations. You've both won Kindle copies.

Please contact me to claim your prize. I hope you enjoy reading The Poisoned Pie and will be kind enough to leave a review once you have finished it. 

I have received two 5★ reviews so far and I couldn't be happier. Check them out ~

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You can download The Poisoned Pie right now from Amazon for just £1.99/$2.97. It's also available in paperback for £5.95/$9.95

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★•**•.★NEW COMPETITION★•**•.★

To celebrate P&W hitting 5K likes, I have donated 5 Kindle copies of April's Busman Holiday to give away. All you have to do is ~

1. Give my page a like 

2. Share the competition picture with your friends on Facebook

3. Leave a comment on the picture when 1 & 2 are done. 

It's that simple. Winners with be chosen at random. 

***COMPETITION EXPIRES 27/05/15***

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DI April Maxwell is like a dog with a bone especially when there's a case to solve or a criminal to catch. She lives for her and she's bloody good at it so when she is forced to take leave she can't think of anything worse. After the first day, she's bored and it seems her one and only solution is to, well, actually take a holiday.

April packs a bag and heads to the New Forest to visit her family but when a boy band member turns up murdered, it isn't long before she's on the case. April makes it her mission to find out who killed Kai Williams whilst dealing with her over opinionated mother, a grieving teenage niece and gorgeous ex-boyfriend living next door.

As she closes in on the killer, the killer closes in on her and the rivalry between April and her perfect little brother heats up. It becomes survival of the fittest but there's just one problem ~ April has never been very fit but she's hasn't let a think beat her yet.

Maxwell Mysteries #2 ~ How to catch a jewel thief ~ coming summer 2015 

As the sun sets across London, DI April Maxwell arrives back from three week's leave but she's barely through the front door when she receives a phone call to say a top notch jewellers has been robbed in Piccadilly. 

Abounding her unpacking because there's always tomorrow, April jumps back in her car and races across London to where she is needed. Before she knows it, she finds herself knee deep in another case and the closest she thinks she gets to solving it, the further away she becomes. 

With a forever thickening plot and too many suspects to get head around, April finds herself distracted by a sexy fireman, a stalking car and who the hell keeps parking in her space outside her flat? There's only so much April can take but not before she catches a jewel thief. 

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★•**•.★COMPETITION TIME★•**•.★

★•**•.★New Release ★•**•.★

Pre-order your Kindle copy between now and Friday 24th April and get The Poisoned Pie half price ~ just 99p/$1.48. 

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Paperback available right now on Amazon. Spend £10 or more and receive FREE delivery. 

★•**•.★COMPETITION TIME★•**•.★

1. Like my Facebook fan page

2. Like the competition post

3. Share the competition post with your friends

4. Leave a comment under the competition post when you've done all the above.

It's that simple. I will run the competition until the end of the week. A winner will be chosen at random. Remember, you have to be in it to win it. 

★•**•.★REVIEWERS★•**•.★

If you are interested in reviewing my book first hand, please send me your Kindle email address and preferred format (Mobi, PDF, Docx) and I will send you a free copy. Reviews to be posted on Amazon and Goodreads. 

  

☆★☆It's Out☆★☆

The Poisoned Pie (Hattie's Adventures #1) is out now. Sorry for no pre-warning but once it was done, I just went ahead and clicked that button! I'm sure you like the surprise.... after all, I have been telling you all its coming soon right?

The paperback is ready and waiting for you on Amazon for just £5.95/$9.95 and if you spend £10 or more, delivery is FREE.

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A special pre-order Kindle edition price is available for just $1.48/£0.99 until April 24th so if you prefer that to paperback get pre-ordering.

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Alternatively, I am willing to offer you a FREE Kindle copy sent directly to your Kindle email account in return for a honest review. If you are interested then please contact me on my Facebook page with your email address and preferred document (Mobi, PDF, Docx). Reviews to be posted on Amazon and Goodreads. 

Blurb

Hattie Carter was in the wrong place at the wrong time. She witnessed something she shouldn’t have and it changed her life overnight.

Now it’s time for Hattie to move on except it's not that easy when she's receiving death threats. On the advice of the DCI in charge, she finds herself in the exquisite village of Castleford in Wiltshire where the cottages are cosy, the locals friendly and never mind the charming Lord Ethan Parks and local sexy but grumpy DI Joe Walsh. Hattie starts to think maybe it's not so bad after all. 

There's no sirens, smog or traffic and even the birds seem chirpier but when there’s a murder in the village, Hattie finds herself curious as to who poisoned Hillary Bishop.  She has her suspicions but can she prove who did it all the while DI Walsh is keeping a very close eye on her?    

☆★☆Read all about it☆★☆

Hattie's Adventures #1 ~ The Poisoned Pie paperback proof copy is on its way and should be here by next week, which means it could be with you VERY soon. I know, exciting! I just loved writing this one and it took no time at all. Two weeks in fact! I love all the characters and I'm sure you will too. This is the start of a series so you will get to see more of Hattie, Joe, Charlie and the rest of the residents of Castleford. 

Here's the blurb ~

Hattie Carter was in the wrong place at the wrong time. She witnessed something she shouldn’t have and it changed her life overnight.

Now it’s time for Hattie to move on except it's not that easy when she's receiving death threats. On the advice of the DCI in charge, she finds herself in the exquisite village of Castleford in Wiltshire where the cottages are cosy, the locals friendly and never mind the charming Lord Ethan Parks and local sexy but grumpy DI Joe Walsh. Hattie starts to think maybe it's not so bad after all. 

There's no sirens, smog or traffic and even the birds seem chirpier but when there’s a murder in the village, Hattie finds herself curious as to who poisoned Hillary Bishop.  She has her suspicions but can she prove who did it all the while DI Walsh is keeping a very close eye on her?  

So, this week, while I was at a loose end (I always feel at a loose end when I finish writing a book; it's that feeling of what to do next), I decided to jump right in and re-edit How to catch a jewel Thief (Maxwell Mysterious #2). Tomorrow I am ordering the paperback proof copy so I am hoping to give you a release date for the summer very soon. I loved re-reading it and catching up with April since she's been back in London. 

As the sun sets across London, DI April Maxwell arrives back from three week’s leave but she’s barely through her front door when she receives a phone call to say a top notch jewellers has been robbed in Piccadilly.

Abounding her unpacking because there’s always tomorrow, April jumps back in her car and races across London to where she is needed. Before she knows it, she finds herself knee deep in another case and the closest she thinks she gets to solving it, the further away she becomes.

With a forever thickening plot and too many suspects to get her head around, April finds herself distracted by a sexy fireman, a stalking cat and who the hell keeps parking in her space outside her flat? There’s only so much April can take but not before she catches a jewel thief.     

Accents and British spelling are used for this book.

Then once I'd done that, I found myself at another loose end. The choices; 

1) Write.

2) Read.

3) Write.

4) Watch TV.

5) Write.

I decided to write of course but then it was a case of what? The choices;

1) Finally complete Birthday Cake & Sandy Beaches (Cocktails & Tattoos #5)

2) Get on with Maxwell Mysteries book #3 ~ Death at the chocolate factory

3) Make a start on Hattie's Adventures #2

I went with Maxwell Mysteries book #3. I thought while that's fresh in my mind and because I was already three chapters in, it was my best bet so while I wait for all the proof copies to arrive, that's what I will be doing. I don't have any other details on book #3 yet like the blurb but it's pretty much in the title ~ Death at the chocolate factory. It picks up a couple of weeks after book #2 and you will get to see April do what she does best ~ make a wally of herself whilst solving crime.

I am considering a Q&A time but I'm worried no one will ask me anything. If you think this sounds like a good idea, then send me a question. 

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☆☆☆New book coming soon☆☆☆

Firstly, I would just like to inform you that I have decided to put my new Easter book, Issy's Easter Surprise on the back burner. I've not met the deadline and now I will never have it ready in time. It is a shame because I am almost finished it but what can you do when something just isn't clicking. I don't want it to be rubbish so I'd rather put it to one side and finish it when the time is right. Hopefully, I will be able to release it for next Easter.

Do not fear though. Just because one book doesn't click, doesn't mean another one won't and I am pleased to announce my new romcom mystery right here, right now.

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Hattie's Adventures #1 ~ The Poisoned Pie 

Meet Hattie Carter, artist, a bit scatty, strong willed and alive.

Blurb

Hattie Carter was in the wrong place at the wrong time. She witnessed something she shouldn’t have and it changed her life over night.

Now it’s time for Hattie to move on except it's not that easy when she's receiving death threats. On the advice of the DCI in charge, she finds herself in the exquisite village of Castleford in Wiltshire where the cottages are cosy, the locals friendly and never mind the charming Lord Ethan Parks and local sexy but grumpy DI Joe Walsh. Hattie starts to think maybe it's not so bad after all.

There's no sirens, smog or traffic and even the birds seem chirpier but when there’s a murder in the village, Hattie finds herself curious as to who poisoned Hillary Bishop. She has her suspicions but can she prove who did it all the while DI Walsh is keeping a very close eye on her?

Coming Soon!

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New ideas

I've been quiet lately but that's because I've been busy. I've not been doing what I'm meant to be doing but still, I've been busy all the same.

I'm struggling with Issy's Easter Surprise. I still have no blurb and even though I'm only a chapter and a half away from finishing it, I have nothing. I'm so close yet so far so I'm going to have to postpone the release. I mean I can't release it if it's not finished can I? Fear not though, I will keep at it until I reconnect and complete it.

On a happier note, I was struck with a new story so I went with that and two weeks later, it's complete. Yep, you heard me right. I'm astonished it's taken me just two weeks to complete a book I am so happy with! It even has a blurb! I still need to name it and naming a book is like naming your child but I have a few in mind. It still needs to enter proof reading/editing stage but let me tell you, I am so pleased with it. I love it and can't wait to read it back. It's a romcom murder mystery.

Finally, today is the last day to get my first murder mystery half price. You can download April's Busman Holiday (Maxwell Mysteries #1) for just 99p/99c until midnight tonight. Book #2 How to catch a jewel thief coming summer 2015.

☆☆☆SALE ALERT☆☆☆LAST DAY☆☆☆

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