Day Two of 5x5x5 Giveaway Means Your Second Free Book
A Literal Literary Loser Gets Something Off Her Chest
Please read the below description of today’s FREE giveaway book, then stay tuned for a mini-rant from me (I know you love those):
Today’s FREE book is Living the Vida Lola by author Melissa Bourbon.
Meet Lola Cruz...novice detective with a knack for trouble and a taste for adventure.
As she delves deeper into her first solo investigation, she uncovers a web of deception that stretches from a seedy tattoo parlor to the cutthroat world of local politics. With danger lurking around every corner, Lola must rely on her sharp wit, martial arts prowess, and a few well-mixed margaritas to stay one step ahead of the game. But when her personal life collides with her professional duties, Lola realizes that the stakes are higher than she ever imagined.
Join Lola on a wild ride as she fights to uncover the truth, protect her loved ones, and maybe even find a little romance along the way. With twists and turns at every corner, Lola Cruz is not your average detective—she's a force to be reckoned with.
Get your FREE copy of this P.I. caper at: https://amzn.to/3wRjNL5
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OK. Ahem. Books like Bourbon’s, which are frequently slotted into the “chick lit” ghetto, are often labeled as “frivolous” and “lightweight.”
Sure, there’s a mystery, danger, and political corruption which affects multiple lives but, you know, the sleuth also enjoys a cocktail or two. Plus, she allows herself to be distracted by non-serious pursuits like… love (blech).
You know what is serious, however? World-weary, cynical detectives who, sure, drink - but serious drinks like bourbon and whiskey, not cocktails. And, yes, they are all bleary-eyed from past traumas, that may have involved a lost love, but, hey, they put all that nonsense in the past. So now they are serious men, doing serious work with serious stakes. You know, mystery, danger, and political corruption which affects multiple lives.
You see where I’m going with this.
As a reader, I prefer hanging out with fun people who don’t wallow in self-pity, but still get the job done. I prefer those people in real life, too. Which is why, give me a “chick lit” mystery over one where the sleuth is constantly whining. But passing the whining off as being “real.”
Now here’s more about Melissa:
Melissa Bourbon is the national bestselling author of more than thirty-five novels, including the Book Magic Mysteries, the Magical Dressmaking Mystery series, and the Bread Shop Mysteries, written as Winnie Archer. She is the founder of WriterSpark Academy, an online school for aspiring and new writers seeking to hone their craft, and WriterSpark Book Covers. Learn more about Melissa at her website, www.melissabourbon.com. Learn about about WriterSpark at www.writersparkacademy.com, and www.writersparkbookcovers.com.
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Enjoy Tuesday’s fun freebie! Tell all your friends about this FREE deal, and be sure to check your inbox tomorrow when I’ll notify you of the next FREE book!
ICYMI, yesterday’s free book was Busted by Diane Kelly. You can get it free for just 3 more days at: https://amzn.to/49CXFCb