We Wish You a Messy Christmas by Melody Carlson

We Wish You a Messy Christmas

Book Summary

This Christmas, the perfect gift might just be learning to let go and love the chaos.

It's Christmastime, and Olivia Bradshaw is dating her childhood neighbor, veterinarian Malcolm McEntire. Life should be merry, but Olivia is worried about her mother Jane's reaction to this budding romance. Their families couldn't be more different. Perfectionist Jane cannot tolerate the unorganized, messy, fun-loving McEntires, and the thought of being permanently linked as in-laws will surely send her over the edge.

Desperate to save both Christmas and her romance, Olivia and her dad concoct an intervention to turn Jane's holidays into a big mess. But they barely launch their plan before fate intervenes with a serendipitous mess of its own.

In this delightful Christmas novella full of faith and hope, Melody Carlson delivers small-town charm, family dynamics, and a sweet contemporary romance perfect for the holiday season.

My Thoughts

Jingle bells, messy halls, and a heartwarming lesson or two make We Wish You a Messy Christmas by Melody Carlson a delightful holiday treat. I always look forward to Carlson’s yearly Christmas novella because I know I can count on festive fun, heartfelt moments, and a meaningful takeaway. Her friendly, engaging writing style makes the story easy to settle into, while the humor sprinkled throughout keeps the tone light and cheerful even as the novel thoughtfully explores OCD and the way it affects both an individual and a family.

 I especially enjoyed how the story reminds readers that Christmas does not have to look the same for everyone. There is no single right or wrong way to celebrate—only the way that best fits your family. I also appreciated seeing the story unfold from different perspectives, along with the gentle thread of faith woven throughout. We Wish You a Messy Christmas is charming, hopeful, and full of holiday heart, with an ending that left me smiling. So, grab a mug of cocoa, ignore the stray tinsel, and enjoy this sweet seasonal story.

Grab a cozy mug and settle in—this week’s bookish sleigh is jingling with treats! We Wish You a Messy Christmas is available from Amazon, along with the author’s other delightful Christmas stories. Melody Carlson also has The Sweet Life Goes On coming out February 16, 2027. Today’s new releases offer a cheerful little treasure hunt: Amy Matthews brings us the entertaining and heartfelt The Treasure House, Linda Byler delivers the uplifting A Christmas Surprise, Kate Westbury adds sparkle and mischief with the clever and intriguing The Oxford Guide to Scandal and Lies, and Mindy Steel rounds things out with the delightful Murder, Plainly Written. There truly is something for everyone in this merry batch of book releases. 

I’ll be featuring Sarah Addison Allen’s Paper Ghosts on Wednesday, September 2. Until then, may your day be bright, your reading stack be tempting, and your bookmark always easy to find!

Kris

The Avid Reader

*I voluntarily read an advanced copy of this book.  I am not required to leave a review.  The comments and opinions expressed are strictly my own.

These Ancient Bones by Heather Graham

These Ancient Bones

Book Summary

The X-Files meets Dan Brown in this suspenseful tale of dark magic, ancient curses, and modern murder, as two agents with unusual talents investigate a series of sensational crimes in the historic city of St. Augustine, Florida.

The case is sensational. Whistle-blower investigative journalist George Maynard has been killed in his St. Augustine home, his body so badly burned the morgue is needed to verify his identity. Paranormal investigator Shelly Mahoney has been transferred to a special unit to help law enforcement. Off the books, the unit is called the Krewe of Hunters and deals with “strange” cases.

At the murder scene with federal agent Grant Markham, Shelly makes an odd discovery: a stone etched with what appears to be a curse that invokes flames. If Shelly can use her ability to summon the dead—providing they have remained behind—she may unearth what happened.

Grant, too, has an unique ability. By holding the hand of the recently deceased, he can see what has happened to them. Yet in this case, neither of their gifts is of any help. As they set out to question those who might have had a motive, they also study ancient “curse tablets”—often used in the Greco-Roman world to cause death or warfare.

What ensues is a shocking discovery by the medical examiner and a search that takes the team to Italy where a similar murder may reveal the creators of the mystical tablets—made deadly with a little human assistance. But soon, the danger is closer than ever—because the target is Shelly . . .

My Thoughts

Beware: These Ancient Bones may lure you into the shadowy streets of St. Augustine and keep you happily haunted until the final page. Heather Graham delivers a wonderfully atmospheric mystery filled with ancient curses, creepy old cities, helpful ghosts, and a twisty murder investigation. The setting comes vividly to life through rich descriptions, city history, and recognizable landmarks, giving history-loving readers plenty to savor while adding depth and texture for anyone who enjoys an immersive backdrop. 

A murdered journalist, a mysterious stone etched with an ancient curse, and two investigators with special abilities make for an irresistible setup. The investigation moves along with steady momentum, offering twists, turns, and multiple suspects that kept me guessing. The supernatural elements add an extra shiver of charm, while the quick-blooming romance brings a lively spark to the suspense. As the second book in The Crows series, These Ancient Bones still works well as a standalone, making it easy for new readers to jump right in. Fans of atmospheric history, ghostly chills, and twist-filled mysteries will find plenty to love here. Step carefully—once this ghostly mystery has you in its grip, you may not want to escape.

Ready to curl up with These Ancient Bones and maybe keep one light on? You can find it on Amazon and at other major booksellers. If you’re new to The Crows series, the first book, The Witching Hours, is available to read for free with Kindle Unlimited—perfect for a little spooky binge-reading. And if your book stack could use a cozy, crafty detour with plenty of seaside charm, be sure to check out Danger Looms by Betty Hechtman. I’ll be back on Tuesday, September 1, with Sarah Addison Allen’s Paper Ghosts. Until then, grab a cozy blanket, guard your bookmarks, and may your next read rattle the teacups in all the best ways!

Kris

The Avid Reader

*I voluntarily read an advanced copy of this book.  I am not required to leave a review.  The comments and opinions expressed are strictly my own.

Safehouse Under Seige by Virginia Vaughan

Safehouse Under Seige

Book Summary

Deep in the heart of Texas,

he’s her only chance for survival.

US Marshal Wyatt Briggs will risk his life for his job—but when Emily Matthews’s WITSEC identity is compromised, keeping her safe becomes personal. Once engaged to Wyatt’s deceased brother, Emily is like family, yet now she means even more. Both find themselves targets on a drug kingpin’s revenge list, forced to flee from one compromised safe house to another. With a mole lurking in the Marshals Service, Wyatt and Emily must risk everything to protect each other. Emily’s testimony brought the criminal down once, but now they’ll have to work together to deliver justice again, all while staying one step ahead of deadly threats.

My Thoughts

From the very first page, Safehouse Under Siege by Virginia Vaughan pulls readers into a fast-paced blend of danger, mystery, suspense, and second chances. Emily and Wyatt are likable, well-developed characters with real depth, and their shared history adds emotional weight to the nonstop action. I especially enjoyed how quickly the story begins and how the twists keep coming as they work to stay one step ahead of the danger surrounding them. The mystery of the mole kept me guessing, and I found myself eager to solve it before the truth was revealed. 

I also appreciated the faith element, particularly the way Emily gently helps Wyatt begin seeking God again. Although this is the fifth book in the Lone Star Defenders series, it works well as a standalone; that said, I highly recommend reading the entire engaging series. Warm, suspenseful, and hard to put down, Safehouse Under Siege is a compelling page-turner from beginning to end.

Looking for your next page-turner? You can pick up Safehouse Under Siege on Amazon, along with the other novels in the Lone Star Defenders series. Be sure to follow Virginia Vaughan on Amazon, too, so you’ll be the first to know when her next book releases. If romantic suspense is your kind of read, don’t miss the intriguing Vanished in Montana by Jenna Night. Prefer a charming cozy mystery? Add A Little Latitude by Johnnie Alexander to your list. I’ll be back on Thursday, August 27, with the ghostly mystery These Ancient Bones by Heather Graham. Until then, happy reading—may your bookmarks be busy and your TBR pile joyfully out of control!

Kris

The Avid Reader

*I voluntarily read an advanced copy of this book.  I am not required to leave a review.  The comments and opinions expressed are strictly my own.

Taken Without a Trace by Hope Welborn

Taken Without A Trace

Book Summary

A missing person case…

or a deadly cover-up?

Georgia Special Agent Cash Brenner gets an anonymous tip on a cold case that’s haunted him for years—but following the lead has him walking into a deadly ambush. He’s saved by his ex, private investigator Maya Reid, who is on a mission to find her missing sister. As eerie similarities between their investigations emerge and Cash grapples with memory loss from the attack, they must put their rocky past aside to find answers. With danger lurking at every turn, Cash and Maya need to act quickly to solve the case and locate Maya’s sister—or risk losing everything they hold dear.

My Thoughts

Taken Without a Trace by Hope Wellborn grabs readers from the very first page and does not let go. This fast-paced, suspenseful story delivers an exciting ride filled with danger, intensity, and unexpected twists. I really liked Maya Reid and Chase Brenner, and I enjoyed following them on their sleuthing journey as the mystery grew more intriguing with each new clue. The suspect list kept expanding, leaving me wondering right up to the end who was truly responsible. I also appreciated the second-chance romance between Maya and Chase, which developed slowly and naturally, along with the light thread of faith woven throughout the story. With its shocking ending and engaging characters, Taken Without a Trace is a thrilling read that kept me eagerly turning the pages until the final reveal.

Ready to fill your reading list? You can pick up Taken Without a Trace on Amazon and be sure to visit Hope Welborn’s website to learn more about her and her books. There are also so many wonderful new releases out today, including the charming The Dog Park Murders by Angela Barker, the heartfelt A Cowboy to Remember by Melinda Curtis, the imaginative and mysterious Portrait of a Witch Undone by K.S. Shay, the heartwarming A Secret Worth Protecting by Susan L. Tuttle, and the deliciously autumnal mystery Apple Pies and Poisoned Lies at the Cider Falls Festival by Traci Hall. Then stop back on Wednesday, August 26, when I’ll be featuring the suspenseful Safehouse Under Siege by Virginia Vaughan. Happy reading, friends—may your coffee be cozy, your TBR stack be tall, and your next chapter be irresistible!

Kris

The Avid Reader

*I voluntarily read an advanced copy of this book.  I am not required to leave a review.  The comments and opinions expressed are strictly my own.

Board to Death by J.C. Eaton

 Board To Death

Book Summary

With loose cattle and a murderer hiding in plain sight, Katie’s got to think fast before making her next move, or it will be her last

Charcuterie chef, Katie Aubrey, is all agog, having been selected to cater a spectacular dining experience at The Pinnacle, a prestigious five-star senior residence. With twenty distinct charcuterie boards for the individual residents, Katie is certain this event will give her the publicity she needs to move up in the culinary world. But things don’t go as planned. A number of loose cattle block Cave Creek Road and the word sabotage is on everyone’s lips. To make matters worse, Edith Ellroy, former food critic and intolerable ghost, who occupies Katie’s residence, creates additional havoc at Katie’s Char-Board restaurant. Still, Katie and her crew manage to have everything in order for the event. But just as they think all will go well, she and one of her employees, discover the lifeless body of The Pinnacle’s manager under a date palm tree at the residence.

The situation turns dicey when the pocket knife belonging to Katie’s sous chef, who was creating the charcuteries at the Pinnacle, is found at the murder scene. Fearing that he will be arrested based on circumstantial evidence, Katie has no choice but to do some sleuthing on her own. Unfortunately, Edith decides to take part as well. Katie finds a way into the victim’s room to see what information may be on her computer, but before she can investigate, another resident walks in and tells Katie that she believes she knows who the murderer is. To get to the bottom of it, the woman holds a dinner in her suite and invites Katie to join a few trusted residents who want the murder solved ASAP.

Unfortunately, the plan doesn’t materialize because another victim from The Pinnacle is found dead. This time it’s one of the housekeepers, a young woman. Katie is certain that the first murder was premeditated but the recent one was not. In spite of Edith’s hindrance, Katie solicits the help of her boyfriend and snoops around the house belonging to the owner of the Pinnacle. And just as she thinks she’s on to something, The Pinnacle is sabotaged when its refrigerant line is cut. Katie knows she’s close to an answer but so is the sheriff’s office who now have more evidence against Javie. Undaunted, Katie continues to poke around, only to discover a clever connection between the loose cattle and the two murders. But when she tries to pull the threads together, she finds herself at the end of the rope.

My Thoughts

Grab your crackers, cheese, and clue notebook—Board to Death by J.C. Eaton serves up a mystery platter with plenty of laughs. The cast is delightfully quirky, from Katie Aubrey, a charcuterie chef trying to keep life neatly arranged, to Edith Ellroy, a chaos-creating ghost who seems determined to garnish every situation with trouble. I could not help feeling for Katie, because it seems Edith may be sticking around until she finally sashays into the hereafter. 

The mystery is fun and lively, packed with twists, turns, red herrings, and lots of humor. Edith and the other ghosts manage to be helpful, hindering, and hilarious—sometimes all at once. I do wish the ending had been a little clearer, but it still delivered a comical finish. While Board to Death is the fifth book in A Charcuterie Shop Mystery series, it can be enjoyed as a standalone. That said, I recommend sampling the whole series, because this entertaining crew is worth coming back for. Consider this one a tasty little whodunit with extra ghostly seasoning.

Calling all cozy mystery lovers—grab your favorite snack board and get ready to nibble your way into a delicious whodunit! Board to Death by J.C. Eaton is available now on Amazon, along with the other tasty titles in A Charcuterie Shop Mysteries. Be sure to follow J.C. Eaton on Amazon so you never miss a fresh new release. I’ll be back on Tuesday, August 25 with the thrilling Taken Without a Trace by Hope Welborn. Until then, keep your clues close, your snacks closer, and your TBR pile happily towering!

Kris

The Avid Reader

*I voluntarily read an advanced copy of thi book.  I am not required to leave a review.  The comments and opinions expressed are strictly my own.

The Last Noel by Kimberley Woodhouse, Sarah Hamaker, & Jayna Breigh

 The Last Noel

Book Summary

Christmas novellas from three award-winning suspense authors

The Last Noel is a riveting Christmas novella collection with suspense, intrigue, and second-chance romance.

"Do you See What I See?" by Sarah Hamaker

Oakleigh Wright's estranged foster sister reappears late one night desperate to hand off her children. Oakleigh agrees to bring them to their aunt out of state, but her travels are intercepted by a ruthless gang. She turns to her ex, Joseph, for help. Will they rekindle their love as they uncover what the gang seeks?

"Do You Hear What I Hear?" by Jayna Breigh

Trial lawyer Elise Sinclair resigns herself to a lonely Christmas reviewing legal documents—until her renegade fiancé, Jack, reappears. He is jobless, broken, and seeking forgiveness. Can two battered hearts overcome secrets and restore their love?

"Do You Know What I Know?" by Kimberley Woodhouse

When Faith Thibodeaux returns to her Cajun-style food truck in Alaska after an accident, the last thing she expects is to find out that her ex-boyfriend is the executive chef of a new restaurant. When they return to their hometown over the holidays to fundraise, will the "friendly" competition restore their love or rip them apart forever?

My Thoughts

The Last Noel is a festive treat for readers who like their holiday romance served with a dash of danger and a generous helping of heart. Sarah Hamaker, Jayna Breigh, and Kimberley Woodhouse deliver three entertaining romantic suspense novellas set against the warmth and wonder of the holiday season. Each story offers romance, suspense, and danger, along with likeable, relatable main characters who are easy to cheer for. I especially enjoyed the second-chance romances and the way faith is thoughtfully woven into each novella, with forgiveness serving as a meaningful thread throughout. While I would have loved the suspense to be ramped up another notch or two, I still found the collection satisfying and engaging. These three romantic holiday suspense tales make for a diverting, faith-filled read that will leave readers reaching for a cozy blanket and one more chapter.

Looking for a little holiday suspense to curl up with? The Last Noel is available now from Amazon and Barnes & Noble, and it’s ready to add a delightful shiver to your reading list. I’ll also be featuring a tasty cozy mystery, Board to Death by J.C. Eaton, on Thursday, August 20. Wishing you a bright, book-filled day—and until next time, happy reading and keep those pages turning!

Kris

The Avid Reader

*I voluntarily read an advanced copy of thi book.  I am not required to leave a review.  The comments and opinions expressed are strictly my own.

The Secret in the Sampler by Abigail B. Hartwell

The Secret in the Sampler

 

About The Secret in the Sampler

The Secret in the Sampler: A Plain Truth Mystery 

Amish Adjacent Cozy Mystery with Slow-Burn Romance 

1st in Series

Setting - Ohio 

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Plain Truth Press 

Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 31, 2026 

Print length ‏ : ‎ 358 pages 

Digital ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0GX372D82 

Paperback Coming Soon!

What would you do if the family heirloom hidden in your aunt’s estate could expose a stolen inheritance—and make you the next person someone needs silenced? Two years after losing her husband, Nora Bell returns to the quiet Ohio Amish-country town of Briar Creek to settle her late aunt’s estate. She expects dusty type drawers, unpaid bills, and enough sympathy casseroles to survive a minor siege. Reopening The Bell & Quill, Aunt Lenora’s old letterpress and stationery shop, is supposed to be a temporary project—not the beginning of an entirely new life. Then Nora discovers an antique hand-stitched sampler concealed inside a cedar trunk. Its mismatched initials, reversed border, and nearly invisible name suggest that the sampler is more than a family keepsake. It may be the only surviving record of a child erased from Briar Creek’s history—and an inheritance quietly stolen decades ago.

Before Nora can uncover what her aunt knew, a local estate appraiser is found dead. He had been asking questions about the sampler, searching for a missing auction ledger, and meeting privately with someone determined to keep an old land transfer from being examined too closely. Now Nora is following a trail of altered records, old letters, disputed property, and carefully guarded family secrets.

Her unexpected ally is Eli Yoder, a reserved Amish widower and auction clerk who knows Briar Creek’s family histories almost as well as he knows when people are refusing to tell the truth. Eli’s dry humor and steady presence make him useful. The grief he recognizes in Nora makes him dangerous in an entirely different way. As suspicion spreads through the Amish farms, antique shops, auction houses, and polished tourist businesses surrounding Briar Creek, Nora realizes the sampler does not simply reveal what happened in the past. It threatens someone’s money, reputation, and future. And the person who killed to keep its secret hidden may already know Nora has begun to unravel the pattern.

Readers will discover:

• A clever, emotionally grounded amateur sleuth whose knowledge of printing, paper, handwriting, and design helps her notice what others overlook.
• An atmospheric Amish-country setting filled with rural roads, estate auctions, quilt work, family businesses, and small-town secrets.
• A layered, low-gore cozy mystery involving an antique sampler, a hidden heir, altered records, and a disputed inheritance.
• A clean, chaste slow-burn romance between two widowed people rebuilding their lives through trust rather than instant attraction.
• Warm community characters and lightly witty dialogue without turning the mystery into slapstick.
• A satisfying standalone investigation that opens the door to more secrets from The Bell & Quill.

The Secret in the Sampler is the first novel in The Plan Truth Mysteries, a gentle Amish-adjacent cozy mystery series about old objects, hidden histories, rural grudges, and the truths people leave behind on paper and cloth.  Perfect for fans of Amanda Flower's Assaulted Caramel, Laura Bradford's Hearse and Buggy, and Vannetta Chapman's Falling to Pieces. 

About Abigail B. Hartwell

Abigail B. Hartwell, known to friends and readers as Abby, writes warm Amish-country-adjacent cozy mysteries set among the small towns, wooded backroads, and quiet rhythms of rural Ohio. Though she is not Amish, she lives near Amish communities and draws inspiration from the region’s close-knit families, handmade traditions, old stories, and plainspoken women who know that even the smallest clue can bring a buried truth into the light.

Abby shares a modest home on five wooded acres with her long-haul truck driver husband. They have two grown daughters and three grandchildren, and when she is not writing, she enjoys church activities, family time, and the peaceful beauty of the Ohio countryside. Her stories grow from the same things she treasures most: faith, family, small-town kindness, and the promise that every mystery has a way of finding its way home.

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My Thoughts

What a delightful little mystery to tuck into! The Secret in the Sampler by Abigail B. Hartwell transports readers to Briar Creek, Ohio, a charming town in Amish country that makes an inviting backdrop for the story. I especially enjoyed the details surrounding The Bell & Quill, the letterpress shop Nora Bell inherits from her late aunt, from the antique press to the type that gives the setting such character. Nora is easy to root for, and Eli Yoder’s steadiness and dry humor make him a wonderful partner as they begin unraveling the puzzle together. The mystery builds nicely from the start, with secrets, hidden objects, a hand-stitched sampler, and a mysterious trunk all adding to the intrigue. As the first book in The Plain Truth Mysteries, this is a warm and promising beginning, and I’m already looking forward to untangling the next mystery—needle, thread, and all!

Excerpt

Nora moved the packet of letters aside without opening it. Beneath the linens was another layer of tissue, more brittle, folded around something flat. She touched it and felt fabric beneath.  Not quilt batting. Not linens.  Embroidery.

She lifted the bundle carefully and set it on the floor between them. The tissue sighed as she unfolded it. 

A sampler emerged in muted colors, cream linen browned with age, stitched borders, tiny flowers, a verse from Scripture, initials placed at odd intervals, and a date worked in thread so faded she had to bend close to read it.

Rain tapped the glass. Somewhere in the shop, water dripped into a bucket with slow, patient plinks.

Nora forgot to make a joke.

The sampler was beautiful in a restrained, deliberate way. Not showy. Not decorative only. The stitches were small and even, though one side of the border seemed wrong. Reversed, perhaps. Turned inward where the others opened out. Near the lower right corner, a set of initials had been worked in pale thread almost the same color as the ground cloth.

Nora traced the air above them without touching.  “A.K.,” she whispered. Eli did not answer. She looked up. He was staring at the sampler. “You recognize the initials,” she said. “I recognize the name they could be.” “Keim?”  His jaw tightened. “That careful silence again,” Nora said.  “This is not my history to speak first.” “No, it’s my aunt’s trunk in my shop.”  “It may be more than that.” “Everything in Briar Creek seems to be more than that.”

“Yes.”

The simple agreement irritated her. It also steadied her, which was inconvenient.  Nora lifted the last fold of tissue.  A slip of paper slid free and landed face down on the floor. Eli saw it at the same moment she did. Neither moved for half a second. Then Nora picked it up.

The handwriting struck her before the words did. Aunt Lenora’s hand. Firm, slanted, precise, with the capital D shaped like a half-open door. Nora had seen it on birthday cards, recipe notes, Christmas labels, and once on a stern letter to a utility company that had overcharged her by twelve dollars and learned regret.

She turned the note over.  Do not sell until the initials are understood. Nora read it once. Then again. The words seemed to draw the cold from the brick walls and lay it directly along her spine. Eli rose slowly.

“What does it say?” he asked. Nora held the note out. He did not take it. He leaned close enough to read, hands at his sides, careful even now not to claim what was not his. His face changed.

Not much. Eli Yoder did not appear to be a man who allowed his face to conduct town meetings. But the stillness in him sharpened.  “You know something,” Nora said. “I know enough to say you should not show that to Vernon Pike.”  “The appraiser?”  “Yes.”  “Why?”

Eli looked at the sampler, then the trunk, then the locked cabinet across the room. “Because Vernon admires old things most when someone else does not understand their value.” “You still have not told me why Vernon matters.”  “It is the answer I can give now.”

Nora stood, the note trembling slightly in her hand. She disliked the trembling. Her body had taken liberties since Daniel died, expressing things before she had approved them.

Outside, the rain thickened, turning the windows silver. The shop lights hummed overhead. The sampler lay between them like something quiet that had waited years to be found and had not forgiven anyone for taking so long.

Nora looked again at Aunt Lenora’s note.  Do not sell until the initials are understood. Aunt Lenora had not left her a keepsake.  She had left her a warning.

You can find The Secret in the Sampler on Amazon, along with the other books in The Plain Truth Mysteries series. Even better, the entire series is available to read for free with Kindle Unlimited. If you follow Abigail B. Hartwell on Amazon, you’ll be notified whenever she has a new release. If you’d like a chance to win a digital copy of The Secret in the Sampler, you can enter using the form below, the widget in the sidebar, or click here. Good Luck! I’ll be back on Wednesday, August 19, with the festive and suspenseful The Last Noel by Sarah Hamaker, Jayna Breigh, and Kimberley Woodhouse. Until then, I hope your day is filled with good books, cozy moments, and a little mystery worth savoring.

Kris

The Avid Reader

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