#BlogTour The Surgeon By Leslie Wolfe #booktour #bookblitz

 

The
Surgeon

by
Leslie Wolfe

Genre:
Psychological Thriller 

Trusted
surgeon. Loving wife. Murderer?

Before
my world came crashing down, I had it all. The successful career I
dreamed of. The beautiful red-brick home where I could relax in front
of the fire. The handsome, devoted husband whose blue eyes and
charming smile always made me feel safe.

As I call time of
death, my voice is steady. My colleagues stand hushed around me,
their eyes on me, confused, concerned.

I
have never lost a patient until today.

My
hands tremble inside their gloves. I slide down the cold tiled walls,
my heart racing in my chest.

I
have never hated a patient until today.

But
what choice did I have, once I recognized him?

And
what will I do to protect myself, if someone learns the truth?

A
totally gripping psychological thriller that will have you racing
through the pages, gasping for breath until the final jaw-dropping
twist. If you love Freida McFadden, Shari Lapena and 
The
Girl on the Train
,
you won’t be able to put this down.

See
what readers are saying about 
The
Surgeon
:

“Wow!!!… absolutely
page-turning psychological thriller!!!!
… will
shock you over and over again!!
…
absolutely
addictive.” 
Bookworm86,
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I
was clinging to it word for word!
…
suspense,
intrigue, action, murder, mystery, betrayal, and some crazy twists
and turns!… 
kept
me glued to my Kindle!
… Definitely
don’t miss out on this one!
”
NetGalley
reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“As I write this review, I’m
secretly giggling and giddy! I
have never read such a fantastic thriller in my life!!!!
 I
was 
constantly
in suspense, holding my breath, and keeping an eye on my page count
because I absolutely could not wait to see how the book ended!!!!
… If
I could, this book would be 10 stars!
”
Goodreads
reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“A riveting, fast-paced thriller….
hooks you from the start
,
taking you on a wild and twisted journey… 
I
was able to read this one in like 9 hours because I refused to do
anything else!
… incredibly
suspenseful, absolutely addictive page-turner
 by
this amazing author!” 
@rubie_reads,
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“What
a suspenseful read!
… my
heart is racing!
… from
cover to cover, I was hooked. I devoured 
The
Surgeon
 in
less than 2 days!… 
absolutely
perfect!
” NetGalley
reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I
could not quit reading
… mind
blowing!
” Goodreads
reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I
love Wolfe’s plot twists
.
She’s a master of them… I always give 5 stars to an author who
can trip me up… 
Wolfe
gets all the stars for getting me MORE THAN ONCE!
… I
could go on and on and on about what I loved about this
.”
Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Completely
gripping and intense!
… jaw-dropping
twists, and a blow you away ending
 make
this one you can’t miss.” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I
was hooked right from the beginning; I
started and finished it in less than 24 hours!
 The
suspense was constant and 
the
twists were endless!
… The
ending left me in shock!
”
Goodreads
reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Omg…
had
me thinking about the ending for two days afterwards!!… 
a
twist that I did NOT see coming!
”
Goodreads
reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“You
will not get any sleep until you finish this book
…
The
twists were 
mind
blowing
… will
leave your heart in your mouth. The anticipation of waiting on the
next shoe to drop will 
leave
you glued to the pages of this book until you see the words ‘The
End’
.”
Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“YES!!
YES!! YES!!
… I
was hooked 
and
needed to know more!… Hooked me instantly… Mind-blowing.” 
Heidi
Lynn’s Book Reviews
,
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Had
me hooked from the BEGINNING!!! 
The
twist literally 
had
my jaw in the floor
…
impossible
to put down.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Leslie
Wolfe is a bestselling author whose novels break the mold of
traditional thrillers. She creates unforgettable, brilliant, strong
women heroes who deliver fast-paced, satisfying suspense, backed up
by extensive background research in technology and psychology.

Leslie
released the first novel, 
Executive,
in October 2011. Since then, she has written many more,
continuing to break down barriers of traditional thrillers. Her style
of fast-paced suspense, backed up by extensive background research in
technology and psychology, has made Leslie one of the most read
authors in the genre.

Reminiscent
of the television drama Criminal Minds, her series of books featuring
the fierce and relentless FBI Agent 
Tess
Winnett
 would
be of great interest to readers of James Patterson, Melinda Leigh,
and David Baldacci crime thrillers. Fans of Kendra Elliot and Robert
Dugoni suspenseful mysteries would love the Las Vegas Crime series,
featuring the tension-filled relationship between 
Baxter
and Holt
.
Finally, her 
Alex
Hoffmann
 series
of political and espionage action adventure will enthrall readers of
Tom Clancy, Brad Thor, and Lee Child.

Leslie enjoys engaging
with readers every day and would love to hear from you. 
Become
an insider
: gain early access to previews of Leslie’s new
novels.

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#BlogTour The Puppy Adventures of Porter and Midge Out and About By Jennie Chen & Giselle Nevada #booktour #bookblitz

The Puppy Adventures of Porter & Midge: Out and About

by Jennie Chen & Giselle Nevada

Pictures by Ann Kelble

Genre: Children’s Picture Book, Pets

CJ and Lora are on a mission. They want to ride on a float during the Independence Day Parade with their new puppies. But their camp counselor says puppies need basic puppy training before they can be in the parade. How will CJ and Lora train their puppies to be confident, calm, and open to learning new things? Will they be ready in time to ride the float in the parade?

The Puppy Adventures of Porter and Midge: Out and About is a quick introduction to the idea of early socialization and training for puppies so they can be outstanding canine citizens and wonderful family pets. Kids can follow the puppies’ story and even have a real-life adventure with their own new puppy with the provided checklists.

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Don’t forget the Companion On the Go Journal!

The Puppy Adventures of Porter & Midge: On the Go Journal

Companion Activity Journal

The Puppy Adventures of Porter and Midge: On the Go Journal is here to help you explore new places, discover fun things, and make memories with your four-legged best friend. Read Lora and CJ’s amazing adventure in The Puppy Adventures of Porter and Midge: Out and About – then set off on your own real life adventure! Track all the sights, smells, sounds, and more in this fun-filled journal and memory book.

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Giselle Nevada has owned several mastiffs. Some she acquired from reputable breeders and others she rescued as adults. Fostering rescued mastiffs and helping them work through their issues led to a keen interest in socialization as a means of preventing future issues. She loves working with her dogs and has dabbled in carting, conformation, agility, rally, trick dog, nose work, and many other canine sports. Her puppy Porter is a testament to early socialization – he has achieved many performance dog titles and has done commercial work. He also has a role in a movie called Match Me If You Can directed by Marian Yeager.

Jennie Chen has been active in purpose bred dogs since 2001 earning over 75 titles in conformation, competitive obedience, rally, herding, lure coursing, weight pull, drafting, water rescue, packing, and animal assisted therapy. Her first AKC Champion was a Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Ch Dixieland Blazing Maximus, CGC, HIT, SS, SWET, WETT, HIC, WETX, WTXX, WPD, DD, WWDS, RN, CD, THDA, VGS, 2017 GSMDCA Ambassador of the Breed, “Mouse.” Mouse was the first Greater Swiss Mountain Dog to earn any Water Rescue titles, and he was spokesdog for the Keep Austin Dog Friendly trend for many years appearing in magazines, news clips, and serving the community as an animal assisted therapy dog. Keep Austin Dog Friendly was nominated for a Webby Award in 2016.

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#BlogTour Mission Betrayal By Emily Mims #booktour

 

Mission: Betrayal

Bear’s Brigade Book 2

by Emily Mims

Genre: Contemporary Military Romance 

IGNORANCE IS NOT BLISS
 
Preston Ramos knows most families are dysfunctional, but his has so many layers of messed up even he can’t believe what his father’s asking him to do. Yet, guilt and brotherly love have Preston going to South America with a woman he can’t stand who he wants to bed with a desire he’s never felt before.
 
Sergeant Sabina Kaslov is proud to be a part of Bear’s Brigade. The Special Ops team members are shadows who accomplish the impossible in the face of absolute danger.
 
But she fears this mission will surely see civilian casualties, especially since they have an idiot cop attached to their team. She’s never met a more infuriating, ignorant, biased man who has the face of a vengeful angel and the body of a warrior.
 
Neither can afford to be distracted, but combustible chemistry cannot be denied, and what awaits them at home cannot be ignored.

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Mission: Treachery

Bear’s Brigade Book 1

TREACHERY ON THE BATTLEFIELD OF LOVE

Colonel Angus “Bear” Bustamante lives in the danger zone, never knowing which mission may be his last. Being the leader of an elite task force is his passion, and his son owns his heart.

Until Wildcat, a former one-night-stand, arrives at Fort Sam. Bear’s heart inflates, and he finds he wants more than a roll in the sheets with the sultry, sexy Dr. Felicia Castillo.

Felicia loves her work and is dedicated to doing her best all the time. With a sworn determination to stay away from complicated men, she finds herself paired up with a rugged, tough-spoken, hard-assed soldier on a sensitive operation that could make or break her career.

No, she hasn’t forgotten their night together. She doesn’t think she’d forget that night even after she’s dead.

But Bear is determined, and more than sex is on the table.

When treachery strikes and accusations fly, the breach between them seems irreparable. It takes a near tragedy, and an incredible sacrifice to mend the chasm between them.

No one said the battlefield of love would be easy.

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Emily Mims knows a thing or two about romance. “My husband and I met in 1970 on a college field trip to Mexico when he asked me to smuggle some film across the border for him. The next day he retrieved the film and took me out for the first time. He proposed five days later. I promptly said ‘yes’ and we’ve been a couple ever since. There’s a little bit of Charles, the strong, loving man I married, in every one of my heroes.”

Emily spent many years as a public-school teacher before leaving the classroom to write full time. The author of over fifty romances, she wrote her first book on a dare. “I threw a romance across the floor and swore I could do better. Charles dared me to-fighting words!” She sold her second attempt and has been writing ever since. When she’s not at the keyboard, she sings and plays the ukulele with two musical groups. The mother of two sons and grandmother of six, she makes her home in Texas but loves to travel and especially loves to visit with her grandchildren in Tennessee and Germany.

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#BlogTour Salt Island By Lisa Towles #booktour #authorspotlight

Salt Island
E&A Investigations Thriller Series Book 2
by Lisa Towles
Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense

At the request of an old college chum, former CIA operative and private investigator Mari Ellwyn investigates the blackmailing of a CEO amid a high-profile IPO deal and a motivated witness determined to expose him for corruption and fraud. Mari’s new partner, Derek Abernathy tries to help uncover the truth behind the accidental death of two farm workers in the Central Valley, only to discover that they weren’t accidental and they’re connected to a seamy underworld of illegal drug manufacturing and toxic chemical dumping. Lured by compassion and ties to their former lives, Ellwyn and Abernathy leverage their collective experience in the biggest challenge of their lives – bringing justice and staying alive in the process.

What readers are saying:

“ An intricate, gorgeously written, character-driven page-turner with some shocking twists”
– Prairies Book Reviews

“An Intoxicating read, hugely entertaining”
– The Book Commentary

“An exceptional thriller and a riveting work of espionage, wrongdoing, and discovery”
– Midwest Book Review

“Towles is a master when it comes to parallel storylines. Readers will love the quick pace and snappy dialogue of this thriller, and Mari is a character who jumps off the page and into your heart.”
– Literary Titan

“Likeable, interesting characters and a confident narrative keep the pages turning of this crime thriller, in a series that harkens Evanovich, Grafton, and Millhone.”
– RECOMMENDED, The US Review of Books

“Highly recommended for fans of intricately plotted mystery tales, high-stakes action, and dynamic detectives”
– Reader’s Favorite

“Powerful and entertaining, a harrowing journey into the heart of corporate greed”
– Book Viral Reviews

Book Links:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BW4QLC2R
B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/salt-island-lisa-towles/1143085262?ean=9781644565889
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/122826130-salt-island


Book Trailer:
https://youtu.be/lsjlEOloVyE

Hot House
E&A Investigations Book 1

Who killed Sophie Michaud? Stay up all night reading this award-winning psychological thriller that has readers obsessed.
Shot in the line of duty, ex CIA operative Mari Ellwyn is again chasing adrenaline, when she reinvents herself as a private investigator on a quest to find the killer of college student Sophie Michaud. Every door Mari opens proves to be more perilous than the last, but she’s hell bent on bringing the killer to justice—for Sophie, students, and all women.
Teaming up with seasoned investigator and former detective, Derek Abernathy, the crime-savvy pair discover Sophie’s journal, which is filled with names and controversial secrets—listed among them is Mari’s own father.
What secrets was Sophie hiding?
As they connect the dots leading to Sophie’s death, the blackmailing of a federal judge, and Mari’s own family, Sophie’s murderer is closing in for the next kill. Facing an adversary like none she’s ever experienced before, Mari must find her missing father and reconcile her broken past before she becomes the killer’s next victim.
A multiple award-winning novel, Hot House is a page-turning psychological thriller packed with tension, secrets, suspense, and surprises. If you like Blake Crouch, Harlan Coben, and Lisa Gardner, discover Lisa Towles’ E&A Series today.
•First Place Winner of The Book Fest 2022 Literary Award, Mystery & Crime category
•Literary Titan Gold Award for Fiction
•
Escape into this devious mind mystery by getting your copy of Hot House now, so you can solve the puzzle of who killed Sophie Michaud.

What readers are saying:
“A dark, edge-of-the-seat thriller. Highly recommended!”Chanticleer Reviews
“Memorable characters make for a winsome, absorbing detective tale.” – Kirkus Reviews
“Towles does a fantastic job of pacing the storyline so that the reader hangs on to every clue… I recommend this for fans of crime fiction writers Baldacci, Slaughter, and Gardner.” San Francisco Book Review
“Award-winning author Lisa Towles delivers again and again with her gripping thrillers…” Sarah Lovett, Bestselling author
“The plot is propelled forward by the clever use of suspense, measured action, and ingeniously written conflict. It is a moving and delightful read with cinematic scenes and characters that will stick with readers for a long after they turn the last page.” – The Book Commentary
“Hot House is an intricate maze of blackmail, surprise and suspense delivered by quirky characters, pithy dialog and LOL humor. Another hit by my favorite thriller writer, Lisa Towles.” – Ana Manwaring
“Fans of investigative thrillers and mysteries will be the audience for Hot House, but its ability to craft a sassy, fun series of dialogues and inspections… creates an exceptional read with a powerfully unexpected conclusion… This will attract audiences both within and beyond the thriller and mystery genres.” – Midwest Book Review
“Towles has produced a knockout novel with Hot House. Towles’s plot is as twisted and unpredictable… Nowhere will thriller fans find a more engaging keep-you-on-your-toes read.” – Literary Titan
“This meticulously constructed, remarkable mystery deftly explores people’s darkest flaws while revealing hard truths about the hidden workings of the world. A fast-paced and psychologically astute thriller.” Prairies Book Review

“Hot House is one of those books that pries your eyelids open and doesn’t relent until you’ve reached the end. Good luck getting Mari out of your head!” – Benjamin Bradley

Buy Links
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Hot-House-Investigations-Book-1-ebook/dp/B09R2D22FW/
Apple: https://books.apple.com/us/book/hot-house/id1607582241
B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/hot-house-lisa-towles/1140942933?ean=2940165766688
Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/hot-house-7
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1129151
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/books/hot-house-e-a-investigations-book-1-by-lisa-towles
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59917875-hot-house

Book Trailer:
https://youtu.be/1D2GC1nlmd0

Lisa Towles is an award-winning, Amazon bestselling crime novelist and a passionate speaker on the topics of fiction writing, creativity, and Strategic Self Care. Lisa has nine crime novels in print with a new title, Salt Island, forthcoming in June of 2023. Her latest thriller, The Ridders, was an Amazon #2 Kindle Bestseller and won an American Fiction Award. Her psychological thriller, Hot House (June, 2022) was an Amazon #1 Bestseller (Kindle version) the first place Winner of the 2022 Book Fest Literary Award in Mystery & Crime. Her thriller Ninety-Five was released in November 2021 and won a Literary Titan Award for Fiction. Her 2019 thriller, The Unseen, was the Winner of the 2020 NYC Big Book Award in Crime Fiction, and a Finalist in the Thriller category of the Best Book Awards by American Book Fest. Her 2017 thriller, Choke, won a 2017 IPPY and a 2018 NYC Big Book Award for Thriller. Lisa is an active member and frequent panelist/speaker of Mystery Writers of America, Sisters in Crime, and International Thriller Writers. She has an MBA in IT Management and works full-time in the tech industry.
Read more about Lisa’s book on her publisher’s website.

Author Links
Website: http://lisatowles.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisatowleswriter
Twitter: https://twitter.com/writertowles
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorlisatowles
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisatowleswriter
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/lisa-towles
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Lisa-Towles/e/B001JS7KWI
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16462448.Lisa_Towles



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#BlogTour The Word Of Muse By Bridgette Dutta Portman #authorspotlight #booktour

Blog Tour The Word of the Muse by Bridgette Dutta Portman

This is my post during the blog tour for The Word of the Muse by Bridgette Dutta Portman.

The Word of the Muse, the thrilling conclusion to the Coseema Saga trilogy, is perfect for fans of space opera, portal fantasy, art-based magic, coming-of-age adventures, and novels about mental health, confidence, and finding the hero in ourselves.

This blog tour is organized by Lola’s Blog Tours and the tour runs from 8 till 21 May. You can see the tour schedule here: http://www.lolasblogtours.net/blog-tour-the-word-of-the-muse-by-bridgette-dutta-portman

The Word of the Muse (The Coseema Saga #3)
By Bridgette Dutta Portman
Genre: Science Fiction/ Fantasy
Age category: Young Adult
Release Date: 25 April 2023

Blurb:
A daring rescue. A villain in pursuit. A battle for the suns themselves.

With Coseema off planet, Olive has bought herself some time—but the clock is ticking. After a risky rescue mission, she and her friends make their way to the center of the rebellion against Emperor Burnash, who is desperate to capture Olive and claim her power for his own. Without her journal, Olive must rely on her newfound courage to elude Burnash and help her friends. But that courage is put to the test as she and Coseema clash in a final showdown—one that will decide the fate of a star system.

The Word of the Muse, the thrilling conclusion to the Coseema Saga trilogy, is perfect for fans of space opera, portal fantasy, art-based magic, coming-of-age adventures, and novels about mental health, confidence, and finding the hero in ourselves.

Links:
– Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123251075-the-word-of-the-muse
– Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/books/the-word-of-the-muse-a-ya-space-fantasy-the-coseema-saga-book-3-by-bridgette-dutta-portman
– Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BTRV5TTC

Earlier books in the series:
The Twin Stars: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09871ML97
The Silver Sail: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09Z3R5MF5  
About the Author:
Bridgette Dutta Portman is an author, playwright, and teaching artist. Dozens of her plays have been produced across the United States and overseas. She holds an MFA in creative writing from Spalding University, as well as a PhD in political science from the University of California, Irvine. She is past president of the Playwrights’ Center of San Francisco and is currently a member of Same Boat Theater Collective, the Pear Playwrights’ Guild, and the Dramatists’ Guild. She recently joined the board of the Pear Theatre in Mountain View, CA. The Twin Stars is her debut novel, and the first of a planned trilogy. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband Deepanshu and their two young children.

Author links:
– Website: http://www.bridgetteduttaportman.com
– Newsletter: http://www.bridgetteduttaportman.com/newsletter.html
– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bdportman
– Twitter: https://twitter.com/bdportman
– Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21491632.Bridgette_Dutta_Portman
– Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Bridgette-Portman/author/B0988XBW3V

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#BlogTour The StepFamily By Bonnie Traymore #booktour #authorspotlight

The Stepfamily
Silicon Valley Series Book 1
by Bonnie Traymore
Genre: Psychological Thriller

Laura Foster’s not the type to go looking for trouble. But it seems to be looking for her.

Laura’s on the verge of living the life she’s always wanted. At the age of twenty-seven, she put her career plans on hold, married handsome widower Peter Foster, settled down in his Silicon Valley home, and helped raise his two children.

Twelve years later, it’s her turn to shine. Her career is thriving, the kids are out of the house, Peter’s company is on the verge of an FDA approval that could garner a windfall in stock gains for them, and she’s training for the Ironman world championship in Kona.

But when a series of freak accidents can no longer be chalked up to bad luck, it becomes clear that someone is out to get her. Is it someone from work, jealous of her promotion? Or is it perhaps someone more dangerous? Someone closer to home?

Laura has no enemies that she knows of, but she senses that husband Peter is keeping something from her. And when she starts digging into the family’s past, she ends up with more questions than answers. But with the walls closing in on her, she needs to find out why someone would want to harm her…and what really happened to his first wife.

Before it’s too late.


What readers are saying:

“This book had a bit of everything! It had suspense, intrigue, murder, mystery, and a few crazy twists and turns! The storyline was very interesting and kept me glued to my Kindle!” Netgalley Reader

“I devoured this in a few short hours. Very easy to read and the story keeps you coming back for one more chapter.” Netgalley Reader

“Excellent and gripping – recommended.
The author’s writing style is truly engaging and the plot is well-crafted, with plenty of twists and turns that kept me guessing until the very end….. I def recommend The Stepfamily to anyone who enjoys a really good psychological thriller.” – Amazon Reader

“I read The Stepfamily by Bonnie Traymore in a day and a half; only much-needed sleep had me putting this book down….Some jaw-dropping moments took me by surprise….I will read more by this author. I give this a 5 out of 5 stars. – Amazon Reader

Book Links:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Stepfamily-Psychological-Thriller-Silicon-Valley-ebook/dp/B0C17WZBTK

Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/books/the-stepfamily-a-psychological-thriller-silicon-valley-series-book-1-by-bonnie-traymore

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/126510138-the-stepfamily

 

 

 

How did you come up with the concept and characters for the book?

I lived in Silicon Valley for eight years, and my husband worked in venture capital funded biotech firms. I thought it would be interesting to set the book there. Although it’s predominately a domestic suspense thriller, there are side plots about both the husband and the wife’s workplaces that reflect the region and its high tech, fast-paced culture. The issue of the pros and cons of technological advancement is embedded in the main plot, but I can’t say much more without giving it away. A fun fact is I started writing the book before Chat GPT came out, and I was sort of reacting to it in real time because I’d created a fictitious company for Laura, the protagonist, and the product was made obsolete when Chat GPT was released, so I wrote that into the story line.

Fun Facts/Behind the Scenes:

A fun fact, or perhaps a cautionary tale, is that the part about random vandals cutting people’s brake hoses is true! I found out when I was researching the idea of how hard or easy it is to cut someone’s brake line, and I wrote that into the story, when Laura’s trying to figure out what happened to her car. Turns out, it’s hard to cut the brake line, but not that hard to cut the rubber hose. I have no idea why someone would want to cut the brake hoses of strangers, but be sure and pump your brakes before you start driving.

If you had to do it all over again, would you change anything in your latest book?

There has been some controversy about the choice of POV in the book. I used first person for Laura and third person limited for her husband and the PI. This allows the reader to feel closer to the protagonist but also give some other perspectives to add spice to the story. Some people love it and find it engaging and some people don’t seem to like very much. If I had to do it over, I might rethink it, but then I’ll have to see how it’s received by the wider audience. Michael Connelly did this in The Poet, and that’s where I got the idea. But then, I’m not Michael Connelly! If you read it, let me know what you think.
Bonnie Traymore is an author, educator, and consultant. A world traveler, she loves to include vivid settings in her novels. She is also an accomplished non-fiction writer, historian, and educator with a doctorate in United States History. She has taught at top independent schools in Honolulu, Silicon Valley, and New York City for over 20 years, and she has taught history courses at Columbia University and the University of Hawaii. Originally from the New York City area, she resides in Honolulu with her husband but frequents the Hudson Valley and New York City areas.Author Links
Website: https://www.bonnietraymore.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonnietraymore
Twitter: https://twitter.com/btraymore
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonnietraymore/
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/bonnie-l-traymore
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Bonnie-Traymore/author/B09Y92P6FZ
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22411066.Bonnie_L_Traymore


Giveaway
$20 Amazon giftcard, ebook of Little Loose Ends by Bonnie Traymore – 1 winner each!
Follow the tour HERE for special content and a giveaway!
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