BOOK: September Solitude, A Cat Collier Mystery by Carol Ann Kauffman

The Cat Collier mystery short story series is described as a cross between Nancy Drew and Mike Hammer. Follow Mary Catherine (Cat) Collier on her journey from small-town obituary writer for the local newspaper to big New York City detective in this series, starting with January Black Ice.

In her latest adventure September Solitude, Cat Collier, now married with two children, questions what she wants to do with the rest of her life, and where she wants to live.
Tracking down a baby girl given up for adoption over twenty years ago meets with disastrous results.

A midmorning bank heist in a nearby city implicates Nola in an armed robbery.

Old cases collide with new ones in the middle of the lobby of the Palazzo Castellano.

A murder. A runaway. Another secret society.

Personal relationships are tested to the limits.

The Skampotti Family shows Cat what ‘All for Family’ truly means.

Cat feels all alone.

Amazon Link:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09FQBL7P1

September Solitude already has an Amazon Review!

"Way too much stuff going on but a great ride that keeps you on the edge of your seat. It reads like a big soap opera. Fun short read. When is the next installment?"

VELLA: 47-O by Carol Ann Kauffman

 Amazon has launched a new way to sandwich some reading into your busy schedule. It's called Vella. Here is what the Kindle Vella Page says: 

Introducing Kindle Vella

Kindle Vella brings you stories released one short episode at a time, available in the Kindle for iOS app and on Amazon.com.

Things to look out for if you're new here:

Follow the stories you like to keep up with the latest from your favorite characters.

When you like an episode, give it a Thumbs Up to let the author and other readers know you liked it.

The first few episodes of every story are always free--after that, purchase Tokens  and redeem them to unlock episodes. Tokens may only be used to unlock Kindle Vella story episodes in the Kindle for iOS app and on Amazon.com.

When you unlock episodes, you will receive one Fave  a week that you can award to the story you're enjoying most that week. We'll feature Top Faved stories so other readers can find them too.

I am a big fan of Amazon Kindle. Will Vella wiggle

it's way into mainstream reading habits? I don't

know. But let's give it a try before we make decision. 

I have two stories completed on Vella, and a third 

one has its premier episode published. 

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NOTE FROM CAROL: The Parapet Bridge, Mill Creek Park

Parapet Bridge in Autumn

Photo by Carol Ann Kauffman

Parapet Bridge in Summer
Photo by Carol Ann Kauffman

I love this bridge! It is gorgeous in all seasons. If you are in the NE Ohio area and have the time, make a point to visit Mill Creek Park in Youngstown, Ohio. It is a breath of fresh air and a personal automatic blood pressure lowering location for me. 

There is something about the graceful arch shape of the bridge and the usage and arrangment of the dark, upright boulders that ignites the imagination. It will transport you back in time.  

Photo by Carol Ann Kauffman

 Link: https://www.millcreekmetroparks.org/visit/places/historic-structures-and-sites/

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BOOK: The Captain and the Ambassador by Carol Ann Kauffman

 

Ambassador Tull Redmond is looking for a quick ride home back to Earth after ending her twenty-year mission as peace negotiator. All she wants is peace, quiet, and to be left alone. She boards the Earth Starship Giuseppe Verdi with its questionable leader, Captain Ben Jacobs anyway. 

It's the fastest way home. Her quarters has a full bath, a space view window, and a large, real bed! How bad could this rule-breaking, authority-defying Captain Casanova be? High Council hates him, true, but his crew loves him. 

Surely, she's too old and tired to be drawn into this bad boy of the quadrant's personal circus. 

Will Ambassador Redmond get the quiet, uneventful ride home she craves?

Some Amazon Reviews:

"If you love Science Fiction, Romance, Adventure and a cliff hanger out of nowhere, then this book is for you. Carol Ann Kauffman writes clean romance and with her details and your own mind, you don’t need hot and sexy, it’s already there. I love that about her romance novels. She allows me to enjoy the true meaning of the story and lets my imagination do the rest.
This is about two people heading home to Earth. Neither expected love to come into play and neither expected huge trouble from an ex. But when you are told on ship that your spouse has passed away, well that gives you permission to move on, even if it is with the Captain of a spaceship.
Well there is a huge change of events with one going to jail, one being shot out of the garage shoot and one who just wants to be happy with a new life on earth. There is love making in front of a huge window looking out at the vast space and stars. There is vengeance and madness and down right evil. But there is a mystery mixed throughout it all and so many surprises along the way, especially the end.
I love Carol Ann Kauffman’s work and highly recommend her books to everyone!"

"'The Captain and The Ambassador' is an enjoyable blend of science fiction adventure, space-travel and lighthearted romance, with some well-developed mystery and drama woven through the story, infusing it with greater depth and tension.Regardless of the fact that the book is largely set beyond earth, Kauffman demonstrates the universal truths of human nature through her characters. It's easy to see that a character in a book is putting other concerns ahead of those of the heart, but on reflection, the reader understands that this is very often the sort of limitation that an individual puts on oneself for one or more different reasons. It takes only a little empathy for the reader to want the heroes of the story to end up happy, but this also carries the reminder that it's important for each individual, reader included, to choose the life that makes them happy, too. Whether it's because they have enjoyed them or because they haven't, everyone understands the value and importance of acceptance, love, personal freedom and justice, and it is those qualities that make 'The Captain and The Ambassador' a satisfying and enjoyable read."

"Kauffman gives a try at sci-fi and it's an amazing story!

I love how Captain Ben Jacobs handles the situations, one of which he loses his ship and is going to get court-martialled. He is a very strong and compassionate man, who is willing to save Ambassador Tull Redmond's husband from certain death; especially since he was reported dead and the Captain and Ambassador fell in love.
You have to read how marvelous this book is written. I highly recommend it!"

Amazon Buy Link:

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BOOK REVIEW: The Case of the Screaming Beauty by Alison Golden

 

The Case of the Screaming Beauty by Alison Golden was a well written British detective mystery with great characters, a lovely little hotel with beautiful gardens, and a surprise ending. There was no shortage of suspects in the murder of a beautiful woman. This book was the introduction to Police Inspector David Graham, who is immediately likable. I highly recommend.
I’m off to start the next mystery.

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SCHEDULE: September 20-24, 2021

 Mon., Sept. 20- BOOK REVIEW:

The Case of the Screaming Beauty

by Alison Golden 

Tues., Sept. 21-  BOOK:

The Captain and the Ambassador

by Carol Ann Kauffman

Wed., Sept. 22 - NOTE FROM CAROL:

The Parapet Bridge

Mill Creek Park, NE Ohio

Thurs., Sept. 23- VELLA:

47-O

by Carol Ann Kauffman

Fri., Sept. 24- BOOK:

September Solitude,

A Cat Collier Mystery

by Carol Ann Kauffman

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