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Since I spent hours creating a floor plan for the Sunset Elderly Living Facility in the next book, Cocktails at Sunset, I thought it might be fun to share it. Then since I was sharing that, I decided to also include a few images I used when writing the scenes. You'll just have to read the book to find out where these are used. Happy Trails, Leslie Visit my website

Here are a few new mysteries released on Amazon in October which feature an amateur sleuth for you to peruse. And Then She Was GONE by Christopher Greyson. This book has already received more than 300 reviews. I'm adding it to my 'to read' list. Paws and Effect (Magical Cats) by Sofie Kelly.  The name intrigues me, and as a cat lover, I might have to take a peek. This book is part of the Magical Cats Mystery series and the author is a New York Times bestseller. A Terrible Beauty: A Lady Emily Mystery by Tasha Alexander. This is part of a New York Times best selling series. Killing Thyme (A Spice Shop- Mystery) by Leslie Budewitz. This author has written a number of cozies and this is the third book in this series. A Most Novel Revenge: A Mystery (An Amory Ames Mystery) by Ashley Weaver. I've not read any of this author but this book is the third in the series. Masking for Trouble (A Costume Shop Mystery) by Diane Vallere This book is the second in the series

I struggle to write this story.  Although a work of fiction, it is unbearably difficult for me to imagine what Tilly's life may have been. Researching puppy mills leaves the imprint of their distress on my heart and in my head. So the good news for you, my reader, is that after this installment I must move on her with story to a more positive place. As Tilly grew her coat became long and where it should have been silky it was matted. Her vision was sometimes blurry from eye infections and her tummy was always empty.  Eventually, she was moved out of the pen where she had made friends with the other pups into a new space. She could see row after row cages with dogs, some small like her and others like monsters. They howled until her ears hurt. She knew they were tired and hungry just like her. Each day when the man came and dumped food into the little dish she shared with two other dogs, she pounced and gobbled every morsel she could. Despite her small size, her heart was big an

This guy has stopped by a few times to take a drink in our backyard bird bath. We keep it on the ground so that all of the animals can have access to water year round. He's evasive and does move fast so I have to have camera on hand when he pops up. Happy Trails, Leslie Visit my website. https://twitter.com/leskellerbooks https://instagram.com/lesliekellerbooks https://www.facebook.com/lesliekellerbooks?ref=hl https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-keller-92345052 https://plus.google.com/u/0/104594873863387176091/posts/p/pub https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/LeslieKellerBooks Books2read - universal link:  books2read.com/u/bP1x8d

I recently traveled to Las Vegas just to review this restaurant. Truth be told, there was another purpose, but the side benefit was dining in Casa Di Amore. This restaurant is off the strip about five miles and with traffic and stop lights it took us about fifteen minutes. We weren't sure about the neighborhood when we pulled up. It doesn't have the most inviting exterior and there were no cars visible in the parking lot - however our fault because we parked on the wrong side and had to climb down over a half brick wall. The food was fantastic, the service excellent. I had the crostini with prosciutto/mozzarella and the Baked Mostaccioli - yummy. The proscuitto was perfect and the crostini crisp but not too hard and crumbly. The Mostaccioli with marinara sauce was amazing as leftovers the next day too. I did ask for extra marinara which I think helped offset the abundance of cheese.  My friend had the house salad and Eggplant Parmigiana.  Both delicious. I will absolutely

This book moves away from my regular cozy mystery into historical women's fiction. It's the first book I've read by this author. The Valley is the first book in a trilogy set in colonial times Virginia. The setting grabbed my attention since that is the state I grew up in and love dearly. This review does have some spoilers and the book has a large cast so take notes. Sophia Grafton is a wealthy and spoiled child with homes in London and the countryside. She is raised by her adoring father who lavishes everything on her and allows her to run wild. As she reaches the marriageable age of sixteen it becomes apparent she needs a firmer hand. After no prospect is agreed upon by Sophia and her father, he moves her to their country home while he recovers from illness, in the hope that a local lad will catch her eye. Despite a marriage proposal Sophia remains single until her father's death. She soon finds she is penniless with no option but to travel to the new world and

I didn't have a really good cocktail recipe for Thanksgiving so I'm borrowing one from Tyler Florence of the Food Network. I've included a link in case you want to want a video of how to make it.  As with most cocktails, this isn't rocket science! 1 OZ Cranberry Juice 1 wedge Lime Champagne or Sparkling Wine Cranberries - frozen In a chilled Chapagne flute, add cranberry juice and a squeeze of lime (this helps cut the sweetness of the juice). Top off the glass with sparkling wine Garnish with 3 or 4 frozen cranberries Personally I think this migh be lovely with a twist or wedge of orange http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tyler-florence/cranberry-champagne-cocktail-recipe.html Cheers and Happy Thanksgiving, Jayne Visit Leslie's website https://twitter.com/leskellerbooks https://instagram.com/lesliekellerbooks https://www.facebook.com/lesliekellerbooks?ref=hl https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-keller-92345052 https://plus.go