Instead of trying to find your perfect match in a dating app, we bring you the “Author-Reader Match” where we introduce you to authors you may fall in love with. It’s our great pleasure to present CLEO COYLE! Writes: As Cleo Coyle, my husband and I write the New York Times bestselling Coffeehouse Mysteries, an endearing series of witty, suspenseful murder mysteries that will make you laugh and make you feel. They’re set in a landmark coffeehouse in New York’s picturesque Greenwich Village, where our smart, single-mom amateur sleuth oversees the shop and a quirky crew of baristas who help her solve perplexing crimes. Our newest Coffeehouse adventure, BULLETPROOF BARISTA, is a real showstopping entry, which makes this a great time to visit our Coffeehouse world.   About: We always strive to give our audience uplifting, page-turning reads, and we’d love the chance to make you smile and touch your heart. As devoted writing partners as well as married partners, we draw from our own experiences to portray the highs and lows of the relationships in our novels with a unique blend of wit, wisdom, and (at times) raw honesty. Take our amateur sleuth, coffeehouse manager and master roaster Clare Cosi……

Most likely to be cautious   Patrick O’Reilly, the deputy police chief of Langford and Maeve and Meg’s older brother likes to have all the facts before he acts. He trusts Maeve and Meg but worries about their safety. Most likely to have everything running smoothly behind-the-scenes Will Kensington, Maeve’s husband, and the owner of A Thyme for All Seasons catering business. He manages his business and family life with seemingly ease. Most likely to trust their instincts   Zeena, the curly haired, velvet clad mystic who sees the future and knows the score. Most likely to be most protective Fenway, Maeve’s faithful dachshund. She may be small in size but has the heart of a lion. Most likely to lead with their heart   Maeve O’Reilly Kensington, our modern nurse midwife, who always leads with compassion and empathy. Most likely to make a plan come together   Meg, Maeve’s older sister. She may be acerbic but can mobilize whatever forces she needs at any time. Most likely to see through a façade   Mary Margaret Callahan O’Reilly, Maeve, and Meg’s mother, is no one’s fool. She can spot a fake a mile away. Most likely to surprise everyone   Olivia O’Reilly, Patrick’s wife, who keeps…

1–What is the title of your latest release? HALLO-WAIIAN MURDER MYSTERY, #20 of the Aloha Lagoon Mysteries. 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? It’s Halloween in Aloha Lagoon, and dive tour leader Kiki Hepburn is hot on the trail of a killer – a trail which takes her to gardens of flowering poisonous plants, an animal shelter, and a zombie themed “Hallo-wedding”, with something stalking her every move… 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? It is part of the Aloha Lagoon series, so it is set at the Aloha Lagoon resort. I decided to make it at Halloween so I could have even more fun writing it! 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? Yes, I would definitely go diving with Kiki! 5–What are three words that describe your protagonist? Smart, resourceful, and underestimated. 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? Poisonous plants. I was shocked to see how many plants I grew up playing with in my mom’s garden are actually poisonous! 7–Do you edit as you draft or wait until you are totally done? I do a little as I write, but usually try to just…

Book Title: RUTHLESS ENFORCER Character Name: Atlas   How would you describe your family or your childhood? Some of my family, like my parents and grandfather, suck rocks, but I trust my brothers with my life. My childhood made me what I am. I became Dimios the day my brothers and uncle rescued me from the Golubev Bratva. Becoming a made man at the age of 11 meant shutting down all emotions except anger and the need for revenge…until I met Lucia.   Significant other? Lucia thinks there’s still some kind of choice to make, but she is mine and I am hers. If it takes getting her pregnant with my baby to convince her, we’ll both have fun in the process.   Biggest challenge in relationships? Showing softer emotions. Normal people would probably say I’m not a great communicator too, but I don’t see the point of making explanations. They are too close to excuses and I’m an enforcer for the Greek mafia. I don’t need those.   Where do you live? My brothers and cousins and I have moved recently to Portland, OR from Las Angeles, CA. The weather and the city vibe are different here, but we…

Book Title: DATING CAN BE DEADLY Character Name: Millie Fisher   How would you describe your family or your childhood? I had a happy childhood. I grew up in a lively Amish home with many brothers and sisters. My daed provided well for us, and our mother cared for each and every one of us like each one was her only child. She even did this for my best friend, Lois, who lived in the Englisch farm next door.   What was your greatest talent? I have a knack for matchmaking. I can see two young people together and know if they are meant to be. I like to believe this is my special gift from Gott.   Significant other? I am sixty-eight-years-old and have been a widow over twenty years. An old friend has shown some pointed interest in me, but it is difficult to be open to love again after all this time. At least it is for me. Lois has been married four times and has no problem falling in love over and over again.   Biggest challenge in relationships? I believe the biggest problem in relationship is willingness to be vulnerable. I have this issue myself….

1–What is the title of your latest release? ACT LIKE A LADY, THINK LIKE A LORD 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? ACT LIKE A LADY, THINK LIKE A LORD is set in 1815 England and introduces Lady Petra Forsyth—four and twenty years of age, the daughter of the Earl of Holbrook, and having recently (and scandalously) announced that she will remain unmarried after the death of her fiancé. But when she discovers a presumed-dead friend may have been relegated to an asylum run by a dangerous, sham physician—and was sent there by her husband, no less—Lady Petra does the most unladylike and dangerous thing she can:  she begins asking questions. After all, a true lady always follows her instincts, never the rules. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? London was a given with my setting of Regency-era England, but when it came to the country seat of Lady Petra’s father, I chose Newmarket, in Suffolk. First, because Petra’s father, the Earl of Holbrook, is also a racehorse trainer and Newmarket is the historic center of English horseracing. But second was because I read about Newmarket many times in Dick Francis novels,…

Intrepid Encounter, Book 5, Cyborg Unity Series by Cynthia Sax Christmas Reunion, Book 2, Christmas Reunion Series by Ana Linden Grounds for Murder, Book 2, Coffee & Cream Café Mysteries by Lena Gregory Hope for the Holidays by Daryl Wood Gerber A Thirst for Franc by Theresa Paolo By The Light Of The Full Moon by Addison Acres Panic Switch by Michael DiMercurio Brute’s Revenge by Sam Crescent Unwrapped: Brides of the Kindred 31 by Evangeline Anderson Ball Boy by Raquel Riley     Each Monday the Smashwords store lists the top ten most highly anticipated indie fiction ebooks based on the previous week’s preorder accumulations. Each title on the list is scheduled to release within the next week. To help the talented authors on this list accumulate even more preorders, click the title of the book. The hyperlink will bring you to a Books2Read page where you can order from your preferred ebook retailer. If the preorder is part of a series, click the hyperlinked series title to learn about the other books in the series. Be sure to check back Friday for a list of the Top 25 Bestselling Indie Ebooks.

1–What is the title of your latest release? THE MIDNIGHT GARDEN 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? From debut author Elaine Roth comes a hopeful and heartfelt story about a young widow who uncovers the magic of everyday life―and the power of second chances. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? I set my book in a fictional small town because I wanted to show the joys and struggles of living in a small town after a traumatic event. It’s based on my experience, with a bit more exaggeration. 4–Would you hang out with your protagonist in real life? I absolutely would hang out with both Hope and Will. Hope is sweet with a little sass. Also, she’s a widow and I tend to get along very well with other young widows—there’s a language we innately know how to speak that many don’t. And Will…well, he’s a writer who loves his family, who’s suffered loss and setbacks and still keeps a dry sense of humor—of course I’d want to hang out with him! 5–What are three words that describe your protagonist? I’d say both Hope and Will are empathetic, dreamers, and loyal. 6–What’s…

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Instead of trying to find your perfect match in a dating app, we bring you the “Author-Reader Match” where we introduce you to authors you may fall in love with. It’s our great pleasure to present Ashley Wilda!   Writes: Hey there, Wildling! I write young adult fiction and poetry, but especially stories about the raw heart of the human experience along with a whiff of magic. My debut novel, THE NIGHT FOX, is a YA magical realism tale in prose and poetry about mental health, magic, and lost love. When Eli is shipped off to Raeth, a wilderness retreat in the mountains, the last thing she’s looking for is magic, carrying with her freshly-broken heart. But Raeth has other ideas, introducing her to versions of herself and the potential path toward healing.   About: A Virginia local, I’ve lived in one city all my life but love to travel any chance I get–even spending a semester abroad in New Zealand! From bungee jumping to rock climbing, my favorite activities are ones with a side of adrenaline. As a neurodivergent, disabled human, I’m an advocate for folks who find themselves at the intersections of marginalized identities and aim to create…