Meet Detective Shepherd Malone

Every cozy mystery needs someone to keep our sleuth on her toes, and for Maxine Gerimatter, that someone is Detective Shepherd Malone. Calm under pressure, sharp-eyed, and a stickler for the rules, Malone is the kind of man who notices more than he lets on.

 

From the moment they meet, Maxine senses he’s not the type to be easily charmed — but that doesn’t stop her from trying. Their conversations are part cat-and-mouse, part verbal fencing match, with just enough begrudging respect to make you wonder which one will crack the case first.

 

Recently, after reading the community’s “Nostalgia Diaries” — heartfelt letters residents had written to their younger selves — Maxine flipped the idea on its head and challenged Malone to write a letter to his future self, thirty years down the line.  

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When I first imagined Knot Before You Enter, I had a picture in my head of what the cover should look like. My original design was simple and sweet. But as the story took shape and Maxine’s personality truly bloomed, I realized the cover needed to capture more than just the setting — it needed to carry her wit, warmth, and a hint of mystery.

 

Fast forward to today, and the new cover does exactly that. It’s brighter, bolder, and gives you a taste of the charm and intrigue waiting inside. Seeing them side by side reminds me how far this story (and I) have come — from the first spark of an idea to the final polish. It’s more than a makeover… it’s a little visual journey of Maxine’s debut into the world.

 

Curious if Knot Before You Enter is your kind of read? Click see exactly who this book is for.

 

 

 

 

 

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A Murder on The Mountain by Ellie Alexander

When an adventurous assignment turns deadly, reporter Meg Reed finds herself on the trail of a killer. 

 

Sent to cover an outdoor event in Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge, Meg witnesses a contestant’s fatal fall from Angel’s Rest summit, and she’s certain it wasn’t an accident. 

 

With her job on the line and danger closing in, Meg must rely on her wits, her trusty notebook, and a strong mocha or two to untangle a web of secrets before the killer strikes again.

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Knot Before You Enter is only weeks away from release, but I’d love for some of you to get a sneak peek before it hits the shelves. 

 

I’m looking for Advance Reader Copy (ARC) readers — folks who will read the book early and, if you enjoy it, share your honest review when it officially launches.

 

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