Summer and the living is easy! What a great time to kick-back, relax and read a thrilling mystery-thriller with a romantic twist.
The Latest News!
A new promotion begins today! Grab your eBook for 99 cents during this limited offer (7/12-16/2021) and learn what the talk is all about!
The Long Road Home by Carolyn Bowen ~ An exciting adventure with an intriguing blend of exotic places, romance, and suspense. Tap the link below to read today!
There’s nothing like summer and the juicy fruits like watermelon, pineapple, and good reads to enjoy during the season. July is a great time to kick-back and let your mind wander. For me, water plays an important part in relaxing. Whether water fountain, a pool, river, waterfalls, or the ocean; it’s a stress relief. You’ll find these in most all my novels, as well.
I received some exciting news today! The Long Road Home is short-listed for the Drunken Druid’s International Mystery Thriller Award. If you haven’t read it, please order your copy today for an entertaining read. Tap the link to get yours today!
We have some exciting news coming up! Several of my books will be featured this month. Follow my newsletter to learn more. Let’s all have a great summer! Wishing you a happy 4th of July! Carolyn Bowen
Cross-Ties
Sail the high seas with Leah as she dares to live her life on her own terms. From the English countryside to familial homes in Antigua to the great American frontier, you can journey with Leah as she and her family immigrates to America.
The Cross-Ties novel is a daring coming of age story filled with aristocratic customs and Native American folklore.
You can read a FREE eBook during our special spring promotion from April 21st to the 25th. There are other editions available including large print, paperback and hardback for your reading pleasure. Order yours today!
I look forward to your reviews and would love to know your favorite character and why. Drop me a message when you get a chance.
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Exciting News!
The book trailer for Primed for Revenge, book 1 in the Sydney Jones is ready to be viewed. A special thank you to Morgan Wright and his team for their collaboration on making a stellar video.
The Sydney Jones Series (trilogy) is complete. You can read from book 1 through 3 without waiting for the next release. I hope you enjoy this mystery series. I look forward to hearing from you soon!
There’s always a fresh story brewing and you can be the first to review it and give feedback. If you’d like to become a beta reader for future books, please leave your contact information below. Thank you! Carolyn Bowen
Today is the 4th of July and many will be celebrating at home this year due to the COVID-19 virus. If you do go outside for fireworks displays or picnics in the park, please remember safe distancing and to wear your mask. Wishing you a fun and relaxing holiday weekend.
This has been a strange year and the unbelievable happenings continue postulating into our once predictable and steady lifestyles. These times will likely produce new horror fiction by creative authors from around the world.
Look to the sky for a holiday treat
A full moon referred to as a ‘Buck Moon’ occurs tonight after 11 p.m. EST along with a combo of a lunar eclipse. The night of the 4th and the morning of the 5th will make sky gazers happy.
Today’s Featured Mystery Read
The Long Road Home
Low country suspense about family and secrets. You can download and read FREE today from Amazon. Happy 4th of July! Carolyn
Quote of the Day: “In March winter is holding back and spring is pulling forward. Something holds and something pulls inside of us too.” Jean Hersey
Today is March 1st and I can feel a tugging of something wonderful, an expectation of things to come. These last few months have been exciting for my new Sydney Jones Series. The mysteries are catching the wind and I’m grateful. I am completing the final in the series and expect to share some great news soon. Follow now to be kept in the loop!
If you’re a book reviewer or book blogger, please let me know if you’d like to be one of the first to read my new novel. And, if you haven’t read books 1 & 2, they, too, will be made available to you.
Sydney Jones Series – Books 1 & 2
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Quote for Today: “There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved.” George Sand
A simple definition for Valentine’s Day: A holiday for expressing love to the one you have an intense feeling of deep affection. This translates to one of the busiest days of the year for restaurants, florists, and chocolate makers.
The auspicious beginning of this holiday has been filtered through the ages. The lasting legacy is about Saint Valentine. It is the story about a romantic priest who defied Roman Emperor Claudius II’s order that all marriages and engagements be canceled so he could fill his army.
The ruler believed the difficulty in recruiting soldiers was because the men were married. When he discovered that Valentine was secretly marrying couples, he was beaten and put to death on February 14 (circa 270 A.D.). The priest was proclaimed Saint Valentine after his death.
Through the ages, Valentine’s Day celebrations have changed and some would argue its luster has been lost. Yet, love never fails. Share your love with someone special this Valentine’s Day.
Novels by Carolyn M. Bowen
Cross-Ties – Adventure/Romance
“Great epic story of love, life, and loss.” Amazon Reviewer
Follow my blog for my latest writing news! Thank you, Carolyn Bowen
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Quote of the Day: “There is no friend as loyal as a book.” Ernest Hemingway
Chance A-Novel is now available at Amazon and you can read FREE with Kindle Unlimited. For mystery lovers who enjoy reading paperbacks, order yours here.
Thank you to all the readers and fans that supported this new release. You made the birthday celebration for Chance A-Novel a wonderful success. Your support is greatly appreciated!
You can download and read this new mystery-thriller, Chance A-Novel today, and be ready for some juicy conversations during the holiday season.
Walker didn’t plan to fall in love with Sydney. He blamed their closeness in proximity, horrid circumstances in her life, and no friends but a paid confidant to comfort her. There was no one to hold her in their arms, and that’s what the lady needed–to cry and release the pain in her life. Sydney struck a chord in his heart. Her beauty, along with her spark to keep going through the hell in her life, enamored him even more. Did he love her? Yes! The government had him now. It didn’t take him long to realize they’d framed him for Roxanne’s murder, then got his case dismissed when he agreed to become their agent. The problem was, Sydney may still think him guilty of murder. The agency didn’t give him time to discuss the dismissal of charges against him. All he could tell her was the government needed him and he was catching an early morning flight. When Sydney Jones’s bodyguard and lover, Walker, is framed by the CIA for the murder of a has-been rock star he once guarded, he has to leave the only woman he ever truly loved and go undercover for them or be found guilty and thrown in jail for life. He’s not even allowed to tell Sydney where he’s going or what he’s doing; he just has to…disappear.
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Quote of the Day: “Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.” Norman Vincent Peale
We are busy getting ready for the launch of Chance – A Novel. Don’t forget to join me on Twitter for Chance’s birthday party, November 5th at 9 a.m. EST.
We’ll be giving away some cool prizes for mystery lovers. From a signed copy of this latest thriller to t-shirts, and a Kindle edition of Chance – A Novel, many goodies are up for grabs. Follow the Twitter Chats for details about how to win your favorites in the giveaway @cmbowenauthor.
Download and read book 1 in the Sydney Jones Series, Primed For Revenge now for just 99 cents. You’ll be ready for more action coming November 5th. Preorder Chance – A Novel today!
Mark your calendar for October 14th, 4-6 p.m. EST to join me and fellow guest authors on Blog Talk Radio. I’m sure there’ll be plenty of juicy comments to take you behind the scenes of the authors’ lives.
Thank you for following my writing life and leaving notes of encouragement. I am particularly grateful for the many people who’ve reviewed and promoted my latest novel. A special thank you to PromoNation for today’s cool YouTube Video. Thank you all for your support. You are appreciated! Carolyn
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Quote of the Day: “First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, and then you win.” Mahatma Gandhi
30 Days to the release of Chance – A Novel.
Today we are exactly one month away from the release of Chance – A Novel, the 2nd in the Sydney Jones Series. Preorder your copies today!
Primed For Revenge, the 1st novel in the Sydney Jones Series has been reduced for a limited time to just 99 cents to introduce you to Sydney Jones. Check it out and download yours today from Amazon or your favorite online store here (U.S. U.K.)
We’ve planned a Twitter Party to celebrate Chance’s birthday. I hope you’ll join us at 9 a.m. EST here. Watch for giveaways on Facebook and Instagram to welcome Sydney’s next adventure.
ATTN: Book Clubs
Please let me know if your group is planning on reading the Sydney Jones Series. We have special rates for you.
Let us know of your interest in a book signing, and we’ll visit when in your area, if possible. Thanks for supporting my writing life. You are appreciated! Carolyn
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Carolyn M. Bowen, Author 