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…

Excerpt from Murder on THE WIDOW’S WALK Copyright © 2022 by Christine Knapp   As we pulled into the drive, I was struck once more by the beauty of both the house and the location. Oakhurst sat overlooking the bay and the ocean beyond. The main house had three stories, complete with a turret. There was a carriage house and a four-car garage off to the right. A massive white covered porch stretched along the front of the estate. A forest of thick pine trees surrounded the house. The mighty Atlantic stretched out as far as the eye could see. One could easily imagine a sea captain of old overseeing the building of this manor. There was a late-model, black Mercedes parked in front of the garage. The license plate read BUYOUT. “That’s odd. Why would Monty be here? He told me that he was flying back to Manhattan for his daughter’s play today, and Pippa insisted on leaving last night to be there in case she needed to make last-minute arrangements.” “Maybe it got postponed,” I said. We quickly walked around the mansion to the front entrance. Facing the massive black door, Meg used the bronze knocker in the…

1–What is the title of your latest release? MURDER AT THE WEDDING, Modern Midwife Mysteries book #1 2–What’s the “elevator pitch” for your new book? A modern-day nurse-midwife living in coastal New England witnesses the death of the chief obstetrician at his daughter’s lavish wedding and races against time to clear the name of an old family friend. 3–How did you decide where your book was going to take place? Where’s a better place for a murder mystery? A coastal New England town with rocky shores, a magnificent oceanfront, and a mix of old and new citizens is ripe for murder. 4–Would you hang out with your sleuth in real life? Absolutely! Maeve O’Reilly Kensington has the qualities I would want in a friend, and life would never be boring. 5–What are three words that describe your sleuth? Intelligent, compassionate, family-oriented 6–What’s something you learned while writing this book? Write an outline but be prepared that your characters may decide to veer off course. 7–Do you edit as you draft or wait until you are totally done? I write the first draft entirely without editing, but I note things I want to add. 8–What’s your favorite foodie indulgence? Ice cream….