Get the first book in the Accidental Detective humorous #mystery series on sale for #99cents for a limited time! #CozyMystery #BookBuzz #BookTwitter

“This is a remarkably enjoyable start to a brand new cozy mystery series.” ~Books a Plenty Book Reviews

SomethingShady at Sunshine Haven, the first book in the Accidental Detective humorous mystery series, is on sale for 99 cents until 9/8!

War correspondent Kate Tessler has followed the most dangerous news stories around the world. But can she survive going home?

Injured in a bombing, Kate returns to her hometown in Arizona to recover. For the first time in her life, she’s starting to feel her age (49), even though she’s living like a teenager again: staying with her father, trying to understand why her sister resents her so much, and running into people who still think of her as Kitty.

Seeing her mother in an Alzheimer’s unit is the hardest part – until an old friend asks her to investigate suspicious deaths at that nursing home. Is a self-appointed “Angel of Mercy” killing patients to end their suffering? Are family members hastening their inheritance? Is an employee extorting money and removing the witnesses? Kate uses her journalism skills to track clues, but the puzzle pieces simply won’t fit.

If Kate can’t uncover the truth, her mother could be next on the killer’s list.

Learn more about the Accidental Detective humorous mystery series with links to all retailers.

“A great start to a new series... Readers will enjoy this new cozy mystery and eagerly wait for more sleuthing with Kate and the Coffee Shop Irregulars!” ~Reading is my Superpower

“This is a fast-paced book that keeps you thinking. It’s a great jump start for this new series. I will anxiously await the second book.” ~Socrates’ Book Reviews

Quick Peek: 

My childhood home had faded in the harsh Arizona sun and now showed its age—rather like me. I’d never dreamed of living here again after thirty years of traveling the world. But I needed to rest and heal, and where better to do that than in my parents’ house? In a few weeks—I promised myself weeks, not months, and definitely not years—I would be well enough to return to journalism. “How’s Mom?” I asked.

“Good,” Dad said. “Well, you know. She’s settled in. She can’t wait to see you.”

I didn’t ask if she’d remember me. I hadn’t noticed signs of Alzheimer’s on my last visit, but that had been a year ago.

“Hey, a friend of yours runs the care home. She gave me a message for you. Said it was urgent.” Dad shuffled through the mail on the little table by the door.

I couldn’t think of any friends in Arizona. I hadn’t had any here since my childhood. My friends were scattered around the world, wherever news was happening.

Dad handed me an envelope. I propped my cane against the table so I had two hands to tear open the envelope. The handwritten message inside was brief:

Kitty—Please come see me ASAP. I need your help.

—Heather Garcia

“She sounded . . .” Dad hesitated. “She asked about your journalism and begged me to bring you in as soon as possible.”

“Something Shady at Sunshine Haven by Kris Bock grabbed me from the first page to the last.” ~Novels Alive

“Kris Bock is my new favorite cozy mystery writer. I loved this book so much! I so related to Kate and her struggles to get back to her regular life. Can’t wait for the next book in this series!” – BookBub Review

Kris Bock writes novels of romance, mystery, and suspense. In the Accidental Detective series, a witty journalist solves mysteries in Arizona and tackles the challenges of turning fifty. This humorous series starts with Something Shady at Sunshine Haven. 

Kris’s Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series features the employees and customers at a cat café. In the Accidental Billionaire Cowboys series, a Texas ranching family wins a fortune in the lottery, which causes as many problems as it solves Learn more at the Kris Bock website. Get a free cat café novella, mystery stories, and more when you sign up for the Kris Bock newsletter. 

Kris also writes a series with her brother, scriptwriter Douglas J Eboch, who wrote the original screenplay for the movie Sweet Home Alabama. The Felony Melanie series follows the crazy antics of Melanie, Jake, and their friends a decade before the events of the movie.

Taking to the air for The Billionaire Cowboy's Proposition - research for this #romance series led to new heights. #ReadzTule #BookTwitter #BookBuzz

In the Accidental Billionaire Cowboys series, Cody Tomlinson flies small planes as a crop duster before his family wins a huge lottery. 

To research The Billionaire Cowboy's Proposition, I went up in a friend's small plane. Why? Well, let's start with a quick description of the book: Cody Tomlinson and Mallory Moore have struck sparks off each other since high school theater. A decade later, prickly Mallory is working to save the Last Stand, Texas movie theater and convert it for live performances.

Thanks to his family’s enormous lottery win, former crop-dusting pilot Cody has plenty of money to help, but Mallory refuses to be one more person begging for the sexy, scarred cowboy’s attention. Instead, she offers a deal: if Cody invests in the theater, she’ll play the part of his fiancée to ward off fortune hunters. But is Mallory a good enough actor to hide her true feelings? And will Cody plant his feet in Last Stand or get back in his plane and fly away?

The female lead, Mallory, had never been in any kind of plane before Cody took her up in his. I wanted to capture what it would feel like to experience flying this way for the first time. 

Here I am in the back seat of this two-seater plane at the small local airport.

“This whole series has been fun, but this story really made me think.” – author Sinclair Jayne

I took pictures of everything so I had them for reference when I was describing Mallory's experience. (It was very hot on the ground, so my hiking pants are unzipped. It got cooler once we were in the air.) 

“All of these books have been marvelous, but The Billionaire Cowboys Proposition has something just a little extra. My favorite book of my favorite series by Kris Bock. I would give it more than five stars if I could.” – BookBub review

I also took some scenic pictures. This is in central New Mexico, not Texas an hour from Austin where the Last Stand books are set, but it gave me an idea of her perspective on things from the air.

“I had fun with this story and if you love a well-written, realistic, and believable romance between two people who aren’t always perfect but right for each other… then you’ll love this one.” – Happily Ever After Romance 

I've been on at least a hundred commercial flights, but a tiny plane is different. You really notice every movement, like when the plane is tilting in this photo! 

I tend to get a little queasy, but it still an amazing experience. My favorite part was seeing clouds right overhead. I'm incredibly lucky that I had a friend with a small plane like this who enjoys taking up passengers! If you ever get a chance to go up in a small plane, give it a try.

“I love returning to this little Texas town and the Tomlinson family. It’s like reconnecting with old friends.” – BookBub review

Who wouldn't want to be a billionaire? Turns out winning the lottery causes as many problems as it solves.

In the Accidental Billionaire Cowboys sweet romance series, a Texas ranching family struggles to maintain their privacy and work ethic after an enormous lottery win. Can they build new dreams and find love amidst the chaos?

Reader Praise for the books: 

“What a wonderful book! I loved every word of this book and highly recommend it.”

“Kris has created a beautiful family with special significant others. I highly recommend this book and series.” 

“Kris has a winning series here.” 

“I was hooked from the start. This book series just keeps getting better.” 

Kris Bock writes novels of romance, mystery, and suspense. Her Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series features the employees and customers at a cat café. Watch as they fall in love with each other and shelter cats. Get a free 10,000-word story set in the world of the Furrever Friends cat café when you sign up for the Kris Bock newsletter. You’ll also get a printable copy of the recipes mentioned in the cat café novels, plus fun content about cats, announcements of new books, sales, and more.

Kris also writes mystery and suspense novels. In the Accidental Detective series, a witty journalist solves mysteries in Arizona and tackles the challenges of turning fifty. This humorous series starts with Something Shady at Sunshine Haven. 

If you love romantic suspense by Mary Stewart or Barbara Michaels, try Kris Bock’s stories of treasure hunting, archaeology, and intrigue in the Southwest. Learn more at www.krisbock.com or visit Kris Bock’s Amazon US page or Amazon UK page. (For other countries click here.)

Kris is also writing a series with her brother, scriptwriter Douglas J Eboch, who wrote the original screenplay for the movie Sweet Home Alabama. The Felony Melanie series follows the crazy antics of Melanie, Jake, and their friends a decade before the events of the movie. Sign up for the romantic comedy newsletter to get a short story preview, or find the books at Amazon US or All E-book retailers.

"This runaway bride needs a fresh start." A Baby for the Billionaire Cowboy: A #SweetRomance #NewRelease out now! #romance #BookTwitter

In the Accidental Billionaire Cowboys series, a Texas ranching family wins a billion-dollar lottery. They’re advised to go into hiding, but they have animals needing care. They'll have to stay and fend off envious friends, scammers, and fortune hunters. Can they build new dreams and find love amidst the chaos?

“This has been one of my favorite cowboy series to read as it is so unexpected.”

A Baby for the Billionaire Cowboy is Book 4 in the series

This runaway bride needs a fresh start.

After falling unexpectedly pregnant, Daisy Taylor barely had a moment to think. The baby’s father proposed, her parents rushed the wedding, and Daisy fled the altar. She runs away to Last Stand, Texas, to stay with her aunt and arrives in time for a fundraising ball—where her wedding dress blends in—and dances with a handsome stranger. He seems sweet and kind, and when Daisy later secures employment as an assistant at a nearby ranch, she’s pleased to see the man again. But he doesn’t even recognize her now that she's visibly pregnant.

The youngest of his siblings, Xander Tomlinson is still uncomfortable with his family’s unexpected lottery win. He prefers a quiet and peaceful life on the ranch caring for creatures in need. When his mother hires an office assistant, Xander is immediately protective of Daisy and her growing belly.

Daisy won’t take charity and Xander struggles to fight his attraction to Daisy who, as an employee, is off-limits. As their friendship teeters on the edge of becoming more and the baby’s father starts making demands, will Xander learn that some things are worth fighting for?

“I was hooked from the start. This book series just keeps getting better.” – BookBub Review

Quick Peek:

He spun her again and shifted so they were facing each other. Daisy felt like she was floating. The music, the soft night air, the semidarkness, the cicadas singing—they all combined to turn the moment into a dream. Maybe she was dreaming—she’d fallen asleep and she would awake to find—

“Daisy Mae!” The voice boomed from the building entrance.

Daisy flinched. She’d never gotten Auntie Rhonda to remember that she no longer went by Daisy Mae. Oh well, it was a small price to pay.

She smiled at the man, even though he might not be able to see her expression in the darkness. “Thank you for the dance.”

He gave a small jerk of a bow and headed back inside. Rhonda watched him go with a considering look as Daisy gingerly walked toward her great-aunt.

Rhonda turned the considering look on Daisy. “Oh, honey, you look like chewed twine. Here now, child.” She held out her arms.

Daisy fell into them with a shudder of relief.

“This was an amazing read from the moment Daisy and Xander first meet, and during their slow building romance till the heartwarming ending.” – BookBub Review

Find the Accidental Billionaire Cowboys series at all retailers.

Kris Bock writes novels of romance, mystery, and suspense. Her Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series features the employees and customers at a cat café. Watch as they fall in love with each other and shelter cats. Get a free 30-page story set in the world of the Furrever Friends cat café when you sign up for the Kris Bock newsletter. You’ll also get a printable copy of the recipes mentioned in the cat café novels, plus fun content about cats, announcements of new books, sales, and more.

Kris also writes mystery and suspense novels. In the Accidental Detective series, a witty journalist solves mysteries in Arizona and tackles the challenges of turning fifty. If you love romantic suspense by Mary Stewart or Barbara Michaels, try Kris Bock’s stories of treasure hunting, archaeology, and intrigue in the Southwest. Learn more at www.krisbock.com or visit the Kris Bock Amazon US page or Amazon UK page. (For other countries click here.)

Kris is also writing a series with her brother, scriptwriter Douglas J Eboch, who wrote the original screenplay for the movie Sweet Home Alabama. The Felony Melanie series follows the crazy antics of Melanie, Jake, and their friends a decade before the events of the movie. Felony Melanie and the Prank War is on sale for 99 cents until Aug 12. Sign up for the romantic comedy newsletter to get a short story preview, or find the books at Amazon US or All E-book retailers.

It's International Cat Day! Read books for #catlovers plus other ways to celebrate! #internationalcatday #romance #contemporaryromance #sweetromance

"International Cat Day is a celebration which takes place on 8 August of every year. It was created in 2002 by the International Fund for Animal Welfare. It is a day to raise awareness for cats and learn about ways to help and protect them." 

"The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) is one of the largest animal welfare and conservation charities in the world. The organization works to rescue individual animals, safeguard populations, preserve habitat, and advocate for greater protections." - wikipedia

How to celebrate? 
Donate to your favorite feline rescue! 
Adopt a new kitty.
Feed feral cats.
If you have a cat, shower it with love.
Read cat-centric books!

The Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series features the workers and customers at a small-town cat café, and the adorable cats and kittens looking for their forever homes. Each book is a complete story with a happy ending for one couple (and maybe more than one rescued cat). 

Coffee and Crushes at the Cat Café: a Furrever Friends Sweet Romance #1 is only 99 cents! Visit the Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series on Amazon US, Amazon UK, or B&N/Nook.

Check out the Furrever Friends Cat Café with a free sweet romance novella complete at 35 pages. Get Lions and Love at the Cat Café free when you sign up for the Kris Bock emailnewsletter.

Coffee and Crushes at the Cat Café: a Furrever Friends Sweet Romance: 

What do you do when you meet the guy of your dreams? Set him up with your sister, of course.

Kari doesn't have time for love when she's opening her new cat café. She’s busy hiring employees, fighting with the health inspector – oh, and welcoming 16 shelter cats. She's doing this for the cats, the community, and her family. The café will give her sister, Marley, a job worthy of her baking skills.

Then a tattooed military vet wanders in claiming he’s a master baker. Surely Marley will fall for a guy this sweet, this sexy, this tasty.

Colin has other ideas. It's Kari who makes him want to turn up the heat. But he's spent the last two years recovering from physical and psychological wounds. Is he really ready for a relationship? He's not even sure he should commit to Samson, the sweet Siamese cat who steals his heart.

“A sweet romance, with cats, kittens, yummy pastries (and recipes for some of them), and a hunky hero.”

“A heartwarming story of two cautious people learning to love each other. The cats and cakes were an added bonus.”

“I loved this book so much and absolutely loved the concept of the café.”

Kittens and Kisses at the Cat Café: A Furrever Friends Sweet Romance

He’s loved her forever. She still sees him as the neighbor kid. Can five desperate kittens bring them together?

Marley is a baker at the new Furrever Friends Cat Café, which is still trying to find its footing. Her nine-year-old son, Brian, desperately wants a kitten, but they can’t have pets where they live. Who has the time to date? Just as well that she’s protected her heart since the father of her child disappeared.

Adam has loved Marley since he was 13, and she was his best friend’s free-spirited older sister. Back then, he fantasized about rescuing her from bandits or dragons. Now he’s 24, and the five-year age gap isn’t so serious. He wants nothing more than to become a family with Marley and her son. But will she ever see him as a man?

When someone leaves a box of week-old kittens at the café, Adam jumps at the chance to be a hero. But herding kittens might be tougher than fighting dragons, especially when two of them fail to thrive. Can Adam, Marley, and Brian save the kittens and find a future together?

“I absolutely love this heartfelt series.”

“It's fabulous watching the bond developed between Adam and Marley. 5 stars for sure!”

“Kittens and Kisses was a feel-good story that left me with a smile.” 

Tea and Temptation at the Cat Café – book 3: Can two lonely people get a second chance at finding love?

Romance and Rescues at the Cat Café – book 4: Can getting stranded in a creepy house full of abandoned cats turn these enemies into friends—or even something more?

Christmas Cookies at the Cat Café – book 5: Christmas isn’t the same since Diane’s kids grew up and her husband died – so when her high school sweetheart comes back to town, maybe it’s time for some cozy new holiday traditions.

Cupcakes and Confessions at The Cat Café – book 6: A chance meeting connects Fiona to the daughter she gave up for adoption 23 years ago. Sean steadies Fiona through this emotional roller coaster, but she doesn’t have room for romance – does she?

“The Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series is one of my favorite series of all time… I read this book in one sitting and loved it!” – Nicole 

Visit the Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series on Amazon US, Amazon UK, or B&N/Nook.

Felony Melanie and the Prank War - Meet the characters from the movie Sweet Home Alabama as rowdy teens! #RomanticComedy #romcom #Romance #books

You met her in the movie Sweet Home Alabama. Now see what Melanie Smooter was like before she became hot fashion designer Melanie Carmichael.

Visit the Amazon series page for Felony Melanie: Sweet Home Alabama romantic comedy novels or find the books at other retailers. 

In high school, Melanie Smooter is known as Felony Melanie, the teenage troublemaker of Pigeon Creek, Alabama. Aching to escape the boredom of small-town life, her restlessness sparks many reckless adventures. Her boyfriend, Jake, is always by her side – and the local sheriff is usually close behind.

This week, everyone in town is looking forward to the big football game against Greenville, Pigeon Creek’s hated rivals. Jake is more excited than most – as the new quarterback, he’s poised for stardom. But the lead up to the game becomes as exciting as the game itself when pranksters from Greenville steal Pigeon Creek’s pig mascot. Then Jake’s playbook goes missing, which could get him kicked off the team. Could the pranksters have stolen it as well? Melanie, Jake, and their friends embark on an undercover mission to recover the stolen mascot and find Jake’s playbook before the team is disgraced in front of the whole town.

Head back in time to the early 1990s for this laugh out loud rom com based on one of the best rom com movies of all time. Readers love the series:

“Laugh out loud funny with high school hi-jinx.” – ReadingForRelaxation

“If you liked the movie Sweet Home Alabama, you’ll love the books that tell the stories leading up to the movie.” – Roger F.

“Fun loving, laugh out loud read!!!!” – Christina D.

“It’s a hoot reading about the teenage adventures of Melanie’s that she was teased about in the movie. A must read for Sweet Home Alabama fans.” – Kerri W.

“The author did a great job of capturing the characters we know and love from the movie. Great read!” – SMM

“Here goes Melanie again. Up to her usual antics and taking her friends with her. She is such a joy to read about.” – Carolyn V.

Visit the Amazon series page for Felony Melanie: Sweet Home Alabama romantic comedy novels or find the books at B&N, Apple/iTunes, Kobo, or digital libraries. 

Douglas J. Eboch is a screenwriter and author who wrote the original screenplay to the movie Sweet Home Alabama starring Reese Witherspoon. He is also the author of Totally Rad Wormhole: Two nerds from the eighties accidentally open a wormhole to today, go to their high school reunion, and meet their future selves. Horrified at what they’ve become, they set out to change their fate. Get the book on Amazon or in a variety of e-book formats on Smashwords.

His sister is the author of over 100 books under the names Kris Bock, M.M. Eboch and Chris Eboch.

Kris Bock writes mystery, suspense, and romance. Sign up for the Kris Bock newsletter and get a sweet romance novella, Lions and Love at the Cat Café for free, plus recipes, mystery short stories, and more!

In The Accidental Detective humorous mystery series, a witty journalist solves mysteries in Arizona and tackles the challenges of turning fifty.

The Furrever Friends Sweet Romance series features the workers and customers at a small-town cat café, and the adorable cats and kittens looking for their forever homes. Each book is a complete story with a happy ending for one couple (and maybe more than one rescued cat).

In the Accidental Billionaire Cowboys sweet romance series, a Texas ranching family struggles to maintain their privacy and work ethic after an enormous lottery win. Can they build new dreams and find love amidst the chaos? 

Learn more at www.krisbock.com or visit Kris Bock’s Amazon US page or Amazon UK page. (For other countries click here.)