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Bloodstone Series #4


Historical Suspense

Date Published: 11-10-2025

Publisher: Books to Go Now




Henrietta Newell stormed into the detective bureau. She claimed her adult son was missing and feared for his safety. The detectives attempted to reassure her that the absence of a bachelor in his thirties, in a city like London, wasn’t extraordinary. Despite their efforts, she insisted an investigation be conducted, reminding them of her political connections.

Detective Rudyard Bloodstone and his partner were told to look into the matter. Their investigation reveals evidence of suspicious and unusual activity but no clues regarding the man’s disappearance. The few leads they develop take them from the world of wealthy families and into the secret society of sexual peculiarities.

The detectives discover the victim didn’t simply disappear. He was murdered. They have the evidence except for one problem, they’re missing is the victim’s body.


About the Author


I was born and raised in Chicago. My father was a history professor and my mother was, and is, a voracious reader. I grew up with a love of history and books.

My parents also love traveling, a passion they passed onto me. I wanted to see the places I read about, see the land and monuments from the time periods that fascinated me. I’ve had the good fortune to travel extensively throughout Europe, the Near East, and North Africa.

I am a retired police detective. I spent twenty-five years in law enforcement with two different agencies. My desire to write came in my early teens. After I retired, I decided to pursue that dream.

I’m currently working on the Bloodstone Series, which is historical suspense stories set in Victorian London. I’ve also written two World War 2 romances: The Ack Ack Girl and Moonlight Serenade.

My past series include my historical/time travel romance series is called, Knights in Time. My romantic thriller series is Dangerous Waters.

Each series has a different setting and some cross time periods, which I find fun to write.

I currently live in the Pacific Northwest with my husband and three wild and crazy rescue dogs.

 

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Cover Reveal: Miss Fortune by Ashley Bustamante @XpressoTours

Miss Fortune
Ashley Bustamante
Publication date: March 31st 2026
Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult

The moonlight gave her luck…love might take it away.

Since childhood, eighteen-year-old Nia has relied on the fortune stone—a gift from a boy who once saved her from drowning. Its magic, tied to the phases of the moon, brings her extraordinary luck… at the cost of a life spent in hiding from those who would exploit her.

But on the night of the dark moon, Nia is attacked by a nightmare creature and left for dead—only to awaken in an enchanted castle ruled by the enigmatic Neilos. He offers her a bargain: he’ll heal her damaged lungs, but only if she remains within the castle’s walls until the next dark moon.

There, Nia discovers the boy from her past, Enitan, now serves as Neilos’s guard. In stolen moments with Enitan, Nia uncovers a devastating truth: whenever he is near, her fortune stone falls silent. She can have her luck or Enitan… never both.

As Nia uncovers the castle’s twisted secrets, she realizes the cost of staying may be more than she’s willing to pay. Nia must choose: keep the magic that has protected her, or risk everything for love.

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Author Bio:

Ashley Bustamante has created stories from the moment she could scribble and staple sheets of paper together. She simply cannot recall a time when writing was not a force in her life. When not running through lines of dialogue in her mind, she enjoys taking photographs and spending time with her husband, three children, and any furry, feathered, or scaly creature she can find.

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Review: Bundle Up, It's Murder Out There (A Claire Hastings Cozy Mystery) by Bonnie Blume

Bundle Up, It's Murder Out There

(A Claire Hastings Cozy Mystery)

by Bonnie Blume

Published: April 14, 2025

Publisher: Beaches and Trails Publishing

Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Short Read, Cozy Animal Mystery, Cozy Mystery

 

Blurb:


Snowed In with Secrets… and a Killer

All museum educator Claire Hastings wants is to get to her ailing grandmother. But a snowstorm grounds her in postcard-perfect Willow Haven, forcing her to take shelter at a cozy local inn.

Victor Brandt was charming, conniving… and despised by nearly everyone. When he’s found murdered outside, the guest list shrinks—and every remaining name is now a suspect.

With the roads closed and phones down, Claire’s dry wit and sharp instincts kick in. She teams up with Tom, the innkeeper’s dependable son, and his pup, Snoopdog, to unravel the mystery.

They uncover a tangled web of clues—hidden ledgers, strange codes, and many nervous glances over lukewarm coffee.

Then Claire finds a threatening note on her pillow… and ends up locked in a giant cooler!

Now it’s personal.

Claire must outwit and expose the killer—before her unexpected layover becomes her final stop.

A clever, cozy debut full of wit, charm, and suspense. Don’t miss the start of the Claire Hastings Cozy Mysteries series by Bonnie Blume!

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My Review:

Bundle Up, It’s Murder Out There is an excellent introduction to this new series, A Claire Hastings Cozy Mystery, by Bonnie Blume. The story presents Claire Hastings, a museum educator en route to visit her ailing grandmother, who gets delayed by a snowstorm and finds herself staying at a local inn in Willow Haven.

The following morning, one of the guests, Victor Brandt, is discovered in the snow. Claire soon realizes she is confined with several intriguing suspects at the inn. She partners with Tom, the reliable son of the innkeeper, along with his dog, Snoopdog, to solve the mystery. Claire and Tom need to uncover what transpired with Victor before she ends up lying in the frigid, wet snow herself.

Bundle Up, It’s Murder Out There offers a delightful and cozy reading experience that will keep you entertained for some time. Just grab a warm, snug blanket and settle by a cozy fire with a cup of hot chocolate for an hour or so to uncover the fate of poor Victor Brandt.

I’m confident that all you cozy mystery enthusiasts will enjoy this one, which is why I strongly suggest picking up a copy of Bundle Up, It’s Murder Out There today to kick off this delightful new series!


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