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Cat on a Cold Tin Roof is an easy read

August 5, 2014 By Terry

In "Cat on a Cold Tin Roof,” private investigator Eli Paxton may be down on his luck, but he's not out. When Eli gets a phone call requesting his presence at a murder crime scene in a very affluent area of Cincinnati, he's certain the job will give him the money he needs to buy a new transmission and repair his old Ford.Eli learns the murder victim was a financial advisor … [Read more...] about Cat on a Cold Tin Roof is an easy read

Avoiding the credit email scams

August 3, 2014 By Terry

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A man walks into a bar with a dog, orders a drink, and tells the bartender he wants to sell him a life insurance policy. The bartender chases the man out. The next day, the man returns with two dogs. The result is the same. When the man returns with three dogs the following day, the bartender asks why the man keeps coming back with more dogs each day. The man thinks for a … [Read more...] about Avoiding the credit email scams

Shooting hoops – polar bear style

August 1, 2014 By Terry

In May 2009, I started this website. At that time, I used it mostly to put up pictures for family so they could follow us on trips. In 2010, I started providing tips on how to avoid scams and cons and did some author interviews. Today, those scam tips reach a broad audience and I’ve been fortunate to interview many of today’s top authors including Lisa Gardner, Phillip … [Read more...] about Shooting hoops – polar bear style

Behind the story of The Lemon Orchard with Luanne Rice

July 29, 2014 By Terry

Luanne Rice is the author of thirty-one novels, including several New York Times bestsellers, such as “Cloud Nine.” Her books have been made into movies and miniseries and adapted to the stage. The latest release from Rice, “The Lemon Orchard,” was reprinted in May 2014.For this interview, Rice said her reasons for writing the book were, “Love, family, moving from one place … [Read more...] about Behind the story of The Lemon Orchard with Luanne Rice

Email health scams are on overload

July 27, 2014 By Terry

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If my email inbox is any indicator, my health is in jeopardy. I’m in need of male-enhancement pills, female-enhancement remedies, disease relief from a physician who is currently in jail, cures for my diabetic and neuropathy pain, and aromatherapy products. In addition, I’ve received tips about buying cheap drugs from online-med stores, how to have my blood sugar levels … [Read more...] about Email health scams are on overload

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Seaside Cove Bed & Breakfast Mysteries

Welcome to Seaside Cove, a small town on the California coast that has earned its reputation as the place where murder meets the sea.

Beachtown Detective Agency

After taking over her father's detective agency, Jade Cavendish finds herself dealing with murder and much, much more.

Trouble in Paradise Mysteries

Former skip tracer McKenna moved to Hawaii to escape drama, but ever since he arrived, all he's found is trouble in paradise.

License to Lie

A con artist and a former criminologist are forced to work together and fight for their lives in this thrilling series.

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