From Daryl: Although this is typically my day to post, I've ceded it to my darling friend Sofie Ryan. She has a new book coming out, and you shouldn't miss it! For those who don't know...
Sofie Ryan is the author of the New York Times bestselling Second Chance Cat
Mystery series, featuring re-purpose store owner Sarah Grayson; Charlotte’s
Angels, a group of senior sleuths; Mr. P, the world’s oldest computer hacker;
and Elvis, a black cat with an uncanny ability to sniff out a lie.
Giveaway below...keep reading...
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About the Second Chance Cat Mystery series
When Sarah Grayson opened a secondhand shop
in the quaint town of North Harbor, Maine, she was expecting peace and quiet.
Then she was adopted by a rescue cat named Elvis and a kooky group of senior
sleuths known as Charlotte’s Angels.
In Telling Tails, Sarah’s friend and employee Rose is delivering a customer’s purchase when the quick errand turns deadly. Rose arrives just in time to see the customer murdered by his wife, but before she can call the police, she is knocked out cold. When she wakes up, no one believes her, especially after the woman claims her husband is very much alive and has left her for someone else—and has a text message and empty bank account to prove it. Despite the woman’s convincing story, Sarah is sure something is fishy—and she, Elvis and and the Angels are soon on the case.
In Telling Tails, Sarah’s friend and employee Rose is delivering a customer’s purchase when the quick errand turns deadly. Rose arrives just in time to see the customer murdered by his wife, but before she can call the police, she is knocked out cold. When she wakes up, no one believes her, especially after the woman claims her husband is very much alive and has left her for someone else—and has a text message and empty bank account to prove it. Despite the woman’s convincing story, Sarah is sure something is fishy—and she, Elvis and and the Angels are soon on the case.
From Sofie:
At this point in the holidays I’ve
overindulged in stuffing, gravy, and gingerbread cookies and I’m looking for
something that’s a little lighter and a little healthier. So I make Apple
Carrot Salad. Most of the time I have all the ingredients in the house.
Enjoy!
Apple
Carrot Salad
Ingredients:
1 large firm flesh apple
2 medium carrots
½ celery rib*
2 T. lime juice
2 T. apple cider vinegar
1T. honey
½ t. sunflower or canola oil
Whisk the lime juice, vinegar, honey, and
oil together in a small bowl.
Peel and quarter the apple. Remove the
seeds and coarsely grate. Pour half the lime juice mixture over the apples and
mix well. Peel and grate both carrots. Finely chop the celery. Add the carrots
and celery to the apple mixture with the rest of the dressing. Mix well.
Makes 4 servings. (You could eat the entire
bowl yourself for lunch. Or so I’ve heard.)
*I usually use the one or two left over
celery sticks from our Boxing Day veggie plate.
This recipe is very flexible. If you like
more apple or more carrot use more. You can even leave out the celery if you
don’t have any.
GIVEAWAY
Sofie is going to give away 2 copies of A WHISKER OF TROUBLE,
so leave a comment below with your email address in case you win and
tell her if you or anyone you know has ever gotten a second chance.
No second chances here. The book looks awesome, I want to read it. Donamaekutska7@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteOh yes - second chances are a blessing and make you appreciate life that much more, I believe. Great salad recipe and book! EMS591@aol.com
ReplyDeleteI have a second chance career - went back to school at age 45 to become a nurse.
ReplyDeleteI had a second chance at love and it worked.
ReplyDeletekaren(dot)kenyon(at)rogers(dot)com
I love carrot salad and will be making this recipe soon. My second chance came 6 years ago, when my youngest daughter and I moved to a new place. Thank you for this contest.
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oh yes second chances are wonderful - i got a second chance with my husband (of now 20 yrs) we both married other people and it did not work out but found each other again. thanks for the contest
ReplyDeleteI don't have any second chance story to tell. This series & the salad look good. turtle6422(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteSecond Chances make life special and are meaningful. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012 and have survived and thrived. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteThe recipe sounds awesome. My second chance comes every morning when I wake up and realize that I am still in remission from Lupus. I know that a flair may come along but I will persevere to live life to my fullest.
ReplyDeleteI believe in second chances since they bring hope which is important. After surgeries for arthritis this year I was told I have RA. Definitely not expected but a challenge. elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteOh yes I had a second chance and thank God every day for it. I would love to read your book! Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy.
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Nicely done cover.
ReplyDeletelibbydodd at comcast dot net
I think we all have a second chance every day to do better! Love this series,
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I think I would enjoy your characters and your salad. suefoster109 (at) net zero.net
ReplyDeleteI got a second chance at a career I have wanted for a long time...would love to read your book..sherryanne70@att.net
ReplyDeleteI have the first two books and really enjoyed them. I'd be thrilled to be one of the Lucky Two winners to be able to add it to my home library.
ReplyDeleteNoraAdrienne (at) gmail (dot) com
I have had several second chances at life and your series makes me think of the second chances my sweet rescue cats, Grover, Ellie, and Jasmine have received. My mom has read the first 2 books of this series and I can't wait to follow suit and, also, to post reviews. I know already that this will be a new favorite series :) thank you for the recipe and giveaway!
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ReplyDeleteMy own favorite second chance story is probably my dad's story. He was standing in line with a group of his army buddies. My mom was in the same line with her friends. The guys were goofing off and almost knocked my mother into the busy street. They tried to make amends but the girls were having none of it. Then Dad--who it turned out had noticed Mom the moment she'd gotten in line--asked for a second chance to make a better first impression. I'm glad she gave it to him!
ReplyDeleteI know people who have had second chances. It's a time to reflect and do better. Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy of your book. crossxjo @hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteNo second chance yet, but who knows what the future holds centraleast2 at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteI think everyone had got a second chance at something.mama2bulls(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteYes I have had 2nd, 3rd and more chances. Would love to win. annstanley1418@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteAnn, you're one of the winners! Sofie (Darlene) will be in touch. Congrats. ~ Daryl
DeleteI was able to tweak my career right when I thought I'd lost it. That was almost 14 years ago, and I'm still working. teenlibn at hotmail dot com
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