Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Comment-to-Win Release Party (with Recipes!) for Krista, Sheila, and Peg


I always enjoy announcing new releases from my fellow crime-writing cooks, and today it's a trifecta! Please join me in celebrating new releases from Krista Davis, Sheila Connolly, and Peg Cochran.


Win Their Books!

Our comment-to-win contest is now over and our three winners will receive a new release from our authors featured below, courtesy of our very kind publisher Penguin. To see the winning announcement click here.

And now...let's review the CASE FILES of these new releases and the delicious recipes the authors brought to share with us for today's release party refreshment table.


Read with joy, my friends!

~ Cleo 





CASE FILE #1

SUBJECT: Krista Davis

GUILTY OF: Sweet Revenge 

DETAILS: Revenge is sweet indeed in this delicious new release from Krista, the 7th in her Agatha Award-nominated Domestic Diva Mysteries series...


The Diva Frosts a Cupcake

THE STORY: Sophie Winston and her BFF, Nina Reid Norwood, share a sweet spot for animals. So Sophie is delighted to help when Nina cooks up Cupcakes and Pupcakes—a fundraising event for animal shelters.  All the local bakeries will be selling treats, with the profits going to pups and kitties in need. But Old Town is in for a whole batch of trouble when a cupcake war erupts between two bakeries… 


Tongues wag and tempers rise when a partner leaves Sugar Baby Bakery and unveils her competing cupcakery, Sugar Mama, precisely as the fundraiser gets under way. Just as it seems nothing else can go wrong, Sugar Baby’s sole remaining employee is found dead. Suspicion falls on the feuding owners, but the scrumptious new guy in town is also raising some eyebrows. Now Sophie and Nina have to sift through the clues and discover who isn’t as sweet as they seem…

ALL UNITS, APB: Includes recipes and entertaining tips and rumor has it this author will be guilty of launching a 2nd mystery series later this year...


Need More Data
for your investigation?
Visit Krista's website
by clicking here.



Krista's Refreshment Table
Contribution:
 




Rrroaring Cupcakes!


Click here to get Krista's recipe for these adorable spice cupcakes with caramel frosting and see her step-by-step photos on creating this kid-pleasing creation.




CASE FILE #2

SUBJECT: Sheila Connolly

GUILTY OF: Doing in Do-Gooders

DETAILS: In this intriguing new release from Sheila, the 4th in her Museum Mysteries series, Nell Pratt, president of the Pennsylvania Antiquarian Society in Philadelphia, relies on the generosity of philanthropists. But when someone starts killing benefactors, it’s Nell’s turn to come to their aid...


Monument to the Dead

THE STORY: When Nell reads the obituary of a former board member, Adeline Harrison, she makes a mental note to send flowers and doesn’t think twice about it—until FBI agent James Morrison shares his suspicions about the nature of Adeline’s death. It turns out that a number of other members of the local cultural community have died in the last few months, under similar circumstances. 

Soon Nell uncovers what seems to be a plot to rid Philadelphia of harmless, elderly philanthropists—but why? If she can figure out the killer’s motive, she has a chance of stopping the misanthropic murderer before another do-gooder is done in.


ALL UNITS, APB: Sheila is also guilty of writing the Orchard Mysteries, County Cork Mysteries, and more...


Need More Data
for your investigation?

Visit Sheila's website
by clicking here.


Sheila's
Refreshment Table
Contribution: 


Peppermint Ice Cream Pie!

Click here to get Sheila's recipe for this amazing summer cooler of a pie. According to Sheila, this recipe is fast, easy, pretty, and it tastes great. "I was describing it to the check-out woman at the grocery store when I was buying the ingredients," says Sheila, "and she was ready to make it on the spot. Yes, it's that good." 




CASE FILE #3

SUBJECT: Peg Cochran

GUILTY OF: Turing up the Heat

DETAILS: In this tasty new release from Peg, the 2nd in her Gourmet De-Lite Mystery series, gourmet health food caterer Gigi Fitzgerald is used to helping dieters drop a dress size. But when her clients start dropping dead, she’s ready to switch her chef’s hat for a detective’s cap and track down a killer... 


Steamed to Death

THE STORY: Aging soap star Felicity Davenport is looking to revamp her image, and she’s using Gigi’s Gourmet De-Lite to help her shed a few of those unwanted pounds. Having such a high-profile client is definitely good for business, but when Felicity is found murdered in her sauna, things start getting too hot for Gigi to handle.

The list of suspects is a mile long, and Gigi’s best friend, Sienna, is at the top. Refusing to let her friend get blamed for a crime she didn’t commit, Gigi is determined to hunt down the real killer. But, as the case reaches a boiling point, Gigi will have to be careful or she could be the next one getting burned.

ALL UNITS, APB: Includes delicious--and healthy--recipes. Peg is also guilty of writing a second mystery series under the name Meg London.



Need More Data 
for your investigation?
Visit Peg's website 



Peg's 
Refreshment Table
Contribution:

Peach Kuchen!

Click here to get Peg's recipe for this mouth-watering dessert. "This is one of my husband’s favorites," says Peg, "I made it for him while we were dating. (Yes, the way to a man’s heart IS through his stomach!)"




Join Our
Release Party!

Leave a comment on this
post and you will be entered
to win one of the books above.
(3 winners in all!)

Contest now closed.

To see our blog's
announcement
of winners,

click here

Winners were chosen by a
Random Number Generator.

Happy reading,
everyone!

80 comments:

  1. All of these books are on my TBR list and I can not wait to read them

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  2. All of htese books look so delicious.

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  3. I just found your blog after reading one of Jenn McKinley's cupcake store mysteries. Can't wait to check out all the authors and recipes. I already read Krista Davis, so this will be fun! wouldn't it be great if the first time I comment, I win???

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  4. Gold stars for you Cleo for thinking up such a clever post! Happy release day friends--so glad to be a part of a talented, generous, food-loving group of women! xo

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  5. thank you for the introductions of these new releases!!!!
    i look forward to reading them!!!

    good luck & congrats to the authors!!!

    thank you for the giveaway opportunity!!!

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  6. Yummy recipes! Looking forward to the contests....

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  7. Have ordered one of the books. Look forward to the others and the recipes.

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  8. Congrats on all your releases! And, Krista, that cupcake is too too cute.

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    1. Thanks, Barb. They're so easy to decorate that you wouldn't believe it. I think they'd be a very big hit with little kids!

      ~Krista

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  9. Now I need to go add books to my to read list. And recipes to my to be made list.

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  10. I just bought Krista Davis's new book, "The Diva Frosts A Cupcake" yesterday. Love the Diva Series!! I didn't realize Sheila Connolly and Peg Cochran had new books out as well! Back to the bookstore!!!

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    1. Thanks, Cathy! I hope you like it! Better pick up some cupcakes when you go to the bookstore . . .

      ~Krista

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  11. Congrats to all!! Looks like a great crop of new books, and I think my husband has a new project in that Peppermint Ice Cream Pie! :-)

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    1. I want that ice cream. I love peppermint ice cream but it's not easy to find.

      ~Krista

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  12. Each book looks and sounds like they will be wonderful to read.
    CABWNANA1@bellsouth.net

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  13. Congratulations and happy release day. I'll have a small helping of all of the offerings! Peppermint ice cream pie-how refreshing!

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  14. Happy release day! Wow, that peach kuchen looks yummy!

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  15. Just the words "peach kuchen" brought back good memories of my grandmother. These all sound like perfect summer reading.

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  16. A winning trifecta! The very best wishes to all of you. Champagne will go nicely with all those yummies.
    Yes, Cleo, this is any expression of your creativity. Well done.

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    1. Wasn't Cleo clever? She didn't tell us she was going to do this. It came as a complete surprise!

      ~Krista

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  17. I would love to win! I'm excited to read these!

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  18. I love this series - would love to win a book!

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  19. I have added all three to my must read list. Posting three great recipes was a great idea, but a bad one for me since I am trying to drop pounds....oh well a few 1000 more miles of walking should take care of it. :D

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    1. You sound like me, Cricket! My dogs force me to walk, which is a very good thing!

      ~Krista

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  20. Downloaded Steamed TO Death before I left home this morning. THe other 2 books sound great too. I love it when puppies and kitties are in the books too. THey have personality too.
    Sandy Smith

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  21. Absolutely love how this page is set up! Makes things fun and now I'm even more excited to read these books!

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  22. These books are on my wish list. They all sound so good!!!!

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  23. Thanks for coming to the party, everyone! Hope you enjoy the recipes and the books! Some great summer desserts. I always think summer is a wonderful time for dessert because generally our main courses are lighter--salads and cold soups--so of course we've earned our just desserts!

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  24. This is a really neat contest, I would be thrilled to win!

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  25. WOW ---n I think I gained a dress size just reading the recipes.

    Thanks though...they sound wonderful.

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  26. All of these books sound amazing. I can’t believe I haven’t heard of them before. Thanks for the chance to win!

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    1. Isn't it fun to discover new mystery series?

      ~Krista

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  27. Congrats on all the book releases today. All sound like great reads. Krista I have a friend that has started a pit bull rescue. I gave her a link to Linda O Johnson blog about the cupcake pupcake party. Told her she should think about having one.

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    1. Your friend must be a wonderful person. I'm so sad for pit bulls. They tell me that an overwhelming percentage of the dogs in shelters are pit bulls. It's tragic.

      ~Krista

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    2. Yes, she is a very dedicated person to the cause. Her first dog was a rescued bait dog Thea. Now she devotes her time saving others. In some states they get an automatic death sentence. They don't even try to save them. very sad.

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  28. Cleo, what an absolutely adorable post! Congrats to Krista, Peg & Sheila. May you sell a ton of books and make lots of readers happy!

    Best,

    Daryl / Avery

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  29. Love the book blurbs & the recipes! Thanks for sharing ladies! Congratulations on your upcoming releases!
    RW620 AT aol DOT com

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  30. Love the Rroaring cupcakes & can't wait for the newest releases=)
    Lethea B
    Luvdaylilies at bellsouth dot net

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    1. Those cupcakes are so easy to decorate. You can even do it with store bought cupcakes.

      ~Krista

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  31. I was thrilled to find out about a couple of the new releases, and for one, didn't realize that Sheila had a new book out. The recipes are great, and the cupcakes might be something that will work out well for a summer birthday party for my grandchildren. Love Cleo's recipes all the time and it is great to see other mystery writers adding to them. I thought I would never need another recipes with all that I have collected for 50 years, but I still include "just one more" and "one more" and now I need to take a whole weekend to make all the new favorites.
    Thank you for the great webpage committed to the mystery writers. Love it.

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    1. Ceblain, I know just how you feel. But there's always something new to try. The applesauce spice cupcakes with caramel frosting in my book have been a big hit. I bet your grandchildren would love them.

      ~Krista

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  32. All of these books look great!

    ChaoticKarma23 at gmail dot com

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  33. Loved the County Cork Mystery. Hope to see another soon!

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  34. The books all sound like great summer reads!!

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  35. Thank you so much for all your lovely comments. And thanks to Cleo for writing such a very clever post!

    ~Krista

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  36. All of these look great! =) Im anxious to read them!
    Thanks for the chance to win.

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  37. I don't even like peppermint but the ice cream pie looks sooo good!

    Best wishes to all.

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  38. I love having new titles to add to my book list.... and new recipes to add to my recipe file! Congratulations on the triple release! And now I must go see if I have all the ingredients for that delicious peppermint ice cream pie. Perfect for a hot day in Texas!

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  39. All these books sound good! Thanks for having this giveaway!

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  40. All the books look and sound good. So glad I came across cozy mysteries.

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  41. Love the recipes. All of the books sound wonderful!

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  42. Three cozy books and three yummy desserts. Weekend's worth of enjoyment!

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  43. Great recipes from wonderful books to be added to my to be read pile. Congrats ladies for your releases this week!

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  44. Great new releases from 4 of my favorite author's. Thank you for the opportunity to win and the fantastic recipes. Sheila that pie will be a new staple in my kitchen! Yummy.

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  45. Two of the three books arrived at my house this week!!! Yippee. Delightful. Thanks for the contest.

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  46. Congrats to everyone on their new releases! Can't wait to read them all! :)

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  47. Love all three of these series - they are definitely on the TBR list. Thanks.

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  48. I just got Krista and Peg's new books. I just have to get Sheila's book. Can't wait to dig into these books and these recipes!

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  49. All those recipes look delicious. I can imagine eating all of them while reading one of those books too! Thanks for the chance to win a book.

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  50. I also got Krista and Peg's books. I love Shelia's Orchard series and want to get to the Museum series this summer.

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  51. Argh! I need someone to give me a bookstore gift card. Maybe on payday I can go buy them.

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  52. I need more time to read LOL. All three look delicious - I mean they look like good reads! How many calories per book?

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  53. All the food items look amazing, I became allergic to chocolate last year so it is great to find new desserts without coco :), even ones with coco look amazing, and I enjoy making them for those who can eat it. Do you have any substitue suggestions on the pepermint ice cream pie? Adding your books to my to read list.

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  54. All three of these books sound so good! Can't wait to read them.

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  55. Besides being cozy reads, culinary cozies keep me inspired to cook. It's a hot summer here, I need all the inspiration I can get! and these sound like fun reads.

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  56. I love all the recipes and the wonderful cozy mysteries. I am a avid reader of your books. Keep up the good work.

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  57. Love cozy mysteries and yummy recipes

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  58. Looking forward to reading these books. You are the best Cleo :)
    Mary from Pittsburgh

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  59. The stories are always fun. And the recipes are fabulous!

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  60. All 3 books are on my to read list, so would be very happy for any one of them. Me Please :)

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  61. Love all 3 series. SO excited about the new releases. :)

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  62. I've read some of Peg's stories. Excited about the new one.

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  63. Okay, after I sit for hours reading these books (all of which I love), filling my face with the goodies made from your recipes, what do I do about my thunder thighs? One of you needs to include exercises instead of cookies! LOL.

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  64. Mmmm, yummy! Especially kuchen! Okay, I have to go find something to eat now...

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  65. These comments are wonderful! Thanks to everyone who stopped by our book release party this week.

    The comment-to-win book giveaway contest is now officially closed. The three winners will be announced this evening (Saturday evening) right here so come on back to see if you've won. In the meantime, happy cooking, eating, and reading!

    ~ Cleo

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  66. We have heard from all three winners and it's now official. To see our Saturday announcement of the randomly drawn winning comments, click the live link here: Click here to see our Saturday announcement.

    They are: Stacie, mskayz, and Charlotte.

    Congrats to all three winners and congrats again to our authors with new releases: Krista, Sheila, and Peg.

    Thanks to all of you who entered our contest, and stay tuned for new ones this summer.

    Happy reading, everyone!

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