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February 2024

It's hard to believe that Valentine's Day is coming up fast. With that in mind, I felt compelled to cover romance scams in this month's scam tip. But this time, there's a twist! What if you're not dating? Are you still a target? According to the experts, you don't need to be dating to become the target of one of these scams. So hop on over to the scam tip and check out, "Not That Into You: Avoiding Romance Scams, Even If You’re Not Dating.

On the book front, the eighth Seaside Cove Bed & Breakfast Mystery, The Secret Ingredient to Murder, will launch on March 28. I'd suggest preordering so you get your copy as soon as it becomes available because, as Alex would say, "It's gonna be epic!"

Seaside Cove #8

In Seaside Cove, every truffle has a dark side.

Bed-and-breakfast owner Rick Atwood agrees to help investigate the theft of a secret chocolate recipe. But the investigation takes a turn when a man with a shady past who wanted to buy the recipe is murdered.

To Rick's chagrin, his daughter Alex launches her own shadow investigation before the crime scene has been cleared. When the official investigation stalls for lack of evidence, and Alex comes up with a new clue, Rick realizes solving a murder is easier than parenting a teenager!

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Scam Tip

Not That Into You: Avoiding Romance Scams, Even If You’re Not Dating

In a world where the next swipe or click holds a blend of opportunities and risks, online encounters aren't just for singles. Have you ever considered that you could be…

Calling All Puzzle People!

For you jigsaw puzzle aficionados out there—yes, I'm looking at you, the ones who discern the corner pieces from a mile away—how does a fresh jigsaw challenge each Friday sound? Picture this: A beautiful, new online jigsaw puzzle with just the right level of challenge drops into your inbox while you're sipping your morning coffee.

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Fabulous Photos and Puzzles

Yosemite and a Half Dome jigsaw puzzle

A virtual tour through Yosemite National Park, home to stunning landscapes and geological wonders. Discover the majestic Half Dome's geological history while you put together a stunning jigsaw puzzle.

The Magic of Hot Springs National Park

Escape the monotony of your daily routine and immerse yourself in the natural wonders of Hot Springs National Park with this jigsaw puzzle post.

Grand Canyon — geological grandeur

Journey through time at the Grand Canyon! Today's post and jigsaw puzzleunearth the captivating geological history etched into every layer of this awe-inspiring National Park.

Writing and Contest News

Seaside Cove News

Hey everybody. It's me, Alex. I've got some awesome news. My eighth adventure in Seaside Cove is ready for preorder. My author's been working hard to get the book out and making it a super good read. I don't know if Bound to Please, that's our Seaside Cove bookstore, is gonna carry it, but it's totally on Amazon and ready for preorder.

February Booklovers Bench Contest

We’re running our February contest over at Booklovers Bench. This month, we're giving away seven books, one from each of our authors, plus a Booklovers Bench logo mug. Be sure to stop by and enter at bookloversbench.com

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