Hey First name / y'all,

 

The countdown is on—TROUBLE'S TURN TO LOSE releases April 7th, and I cannot wait for you to get your hands on it! If you haven't preordered yet, now is the perfect time. Early orders make a real difference and I am so grateful for every single one.

 

The advance reviews have been pouring in, and I have to say—it is pure joy to see how much readers are already loving the return of Hadley and Cash. Here's a small sample of what people are saying—oh my stars, y'all, this review sent me dancing around the room!

 

“This book could be Susan Boyer's best book ever!! I did not want it to end!! There's tears, laughter, SUSPENSE, family relationships, private investigations, ghosts, chickens, cats (yes, cats), all wrapped up into one bundle of fun!!” 

- Jamie, Goodreads reviewer

I would love to see you at the pre-launch celebration! Here are the details:

 

As The Page Turns Books

3 Plaza Drive, Travelers Rest, SC 29690

(864) 834-8100

 

It's a free, drop-in party, but please reserve a ticket so we know how many goodies to prepare. Click HERE to reserve your spot. Come whenever you can, stay as long as you like, get your signed copy of TROUBLE'S TURN TO LOSE, and enjoy some festive beverages and appetizers. I would truly love to see you there!

I'll also be joining M. Judson Booksellers on Friday, April 2, for a pre-launch Lunch & Lit at Soby's in Greenville. I've used Soby's as a setting in at least two previous books, and it's one of my very favorite Greenville restaurants. I hope you'll be able to join us! Please click HERE to grab your ticket.

 

Florence area friends! I'm coming to see you on April 16 for a luncheon hosted by the Friends of the Florence County Library. This is a ticketed event and tickets are selling quickly — please click HERE to grab yours today!

 

I'm also thrilled to be returning as a guest author at The Moveable Feast at Pawleys Island on April 8. This event will be at the Hot Fish Club, which is another of my personal favorites! Grab your ticket HERE.

 

I do want to apologize in advance to friends I've promised a visit — I won't be venturing far from home with this release. My next book is due out October 27, 2026, and I have to pivot quickly back to writing after launch. I hope to do a bigger tour with the next one!

Winner's choice of any title from a 2026 Book of the Month author, or a $25 gift card to Susan's store!

 

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2. Be a subscriber to my newsletter. (If you're reading this, you're all set!)

3. Join the discussion by posting your review, thoughts, or questions in the group during the month — OR comment on someone else's post or the author interview post during the month.

 

The door prize drawing takes place on the last day of each month. Prizes must be claimed within one week.

"Frank." Mamma pushed him aside. "Come in the house, children, I've made pot roast."

 

Pot roast was Mamma's ultimate comfort food dish. She usually made it in cooler months. But that day, she knew I'd need comfort food. Perhaps she did too.

 

Merry and Joe and Blake and Poppy were in the foyer behind Mamma and Daddy. We walked through and I stopped to hug every one of the people I love most and thought I might never see again.

 

Mamma gentled us all to the table laden with melt-in-your-mouth pot roast and gravy, mashed potatoes, carrots, butter peas, fried okra, squash casserole, deviled eggs, and biscuits.

 

When we were all in our places, she prayed extra hard, and extra long. Then we all dug into the feast she'd prepared.