Win a Free Copy of the Bestselling Pleating for Mercy!

Sometimes, I have an un-booked week on Books on the House, but I still want to give away books!  This is one of those weeks. Pleating for Mercy has been on the Barnes & Noble bestselling mystery list, on Bookscan’s bestselling ranks, has been spotted in grocery stores, and continues to be an Amazon bestseller. [...]

Fitting Sewing into My Busy Life Thanks to Mom

ENTER TO WIN a copy of PLEATING FOR MERCY! I was in elementary school when my mother taught me to sew.  The first big project I made completely on my own–a dress– was hard, definitely, but I am nothing if not dogged and focused when I put my mind to something.  The pattern had the [...]

Congratulations to the Winners of Pleating for Mercy!

Congratulations to the winners of Pleating for Mercy, book 1 in A Magical Dressmaking Mystery Series! Your books will be shipped out to you! Carol Luiano Patsy Hagen Patricia Barraclough Helen Keeler Debra Carmichael

About I Scream, You Scream

ENTER TO WIN one of five copies of I Scream, You Scream in celebration of the next Mystery A la mode! ____________________ Recently divorced Tallulah Jones is mortified when she’s stuck scooping sundaes for her two-timing ex-husband-and his bodacious new girlfriend, Brittanie-at his company luau. But when Brittanie drops dead, Tally is suddenly the prime suspect [...]

Dear Reader, from Wendy Lyn Watson

ENTER TO WIN one of five copies of I Scream, You Scream in celebration of the next Mystery A la mode, Scoop to Kill, coming out in September! ____________________ Dear Reader: I love ice cream.  I mean I really, really love ice cream.  Not only does it taste wonderful, decadent, luscious . . . but [...]

About The Long Quiche Goodbye

Enter to win one of 3 copies of Avery Aames’s The Long Quiche Goodbye! Welcome to the grand opening of Fromagerie Bessette. Or as it’s more commonly known by the residents of small-town Providence, Ohio-the Cheese Shop. Proprietor Charlotte Bessette has prepared a delightful sampling of bold Cabot Clothbound Cheddar, delicious tortes of Stilton and [...]

A Letter to Readers from Avery Aames

Enter to Win one of 3 copies of Avery Aames’s The Long Quiche Goodbye! Books on the House Chats with Avery Aames Click to Listen: Dear Reader: “Life is good.  Cheese makes it better.” I’ve fallen in love with cheese.  I love to research it, taste it, and try out new recipes.  And now I’ve [...]