Launch Day Giveaway

Kathi Fall Trees [7081640]

 

Today is launch day for book 2 in my new Sand and Sea Hawaiian Mystery Series so I am going to give away 5 copies of the book (paperback or Kindle – Non US Kindle only). I’m really loving this new series and this particular book in the series was a super fun one to write.

Murder at Sunrise Facebook

The story begins at a sunrise ceremony for the summer solstice. Lani is attending with her neighbor Elva, a senior citizen who can no longer drive. When one of the seniors in attendance turns up dead, Elva and some of her friends decide to investigate. Lani doesn’t want any of her senior friends to put themselves in dangers way, so against her better judgement, she decides to help them out. Here is a clip of one of the scenes with the seniors:

The minute we walked into the diner the women who were already there descended on Luke. Four seniors had arrived early. Janice was sitting at the head of the table and seemed to have been leading a discussion that had ended the moment we walked in. Sitting to Janice’s right were regulars Diane and Beth, and to her left was a woman I had only met a few times, Emmy Jean Thornton.

“There’s my cowboy,” Wilma Goodwin exclaimed as she waddled over to Luke and demanded he give her some sugar.

Luke hugged Wilma and politely greeted each woman in turn, making sure a hug was returned with a hug and a kiss to the cheek returned with the same. There weren’t many men who would be so gracious to a group of women twice his age. By the time our drinks were served Luke had a long list of honey do’s from the senior honeys in his life.

Once all the women had gotten their fill of attention from their cowboy, the topic of conversation moved from rain gutters to murder. It seemed this small contingent of senior women had gathered early specifically for the purpose of discussing the situation. If the head nods were any indication, it seemed Janice spoke for all of them when she announced that they were tired of waiting for answers and had decided to help.

“You’re all going to investigate?” I confirmed.

“We are,” Janice answered. “And because we don’t have all the resources you and Luke have, we hoped both of you would be willing to help us.”

“Help you do what exactly?”

“Find the killer.”

I looked at Luke, who simply shrugged. Fat lot of help he was.

“I get why you’re growing impatient, but Janice, you have that new granddaughter I’m sure you want to spend time with, and Beth, you have a husband and kids to think about. Investigating could be dangerous.”

“We’ve got our minds and our wits and most of us still have our original body parts,” Janice answered.

“What about Diane’s new hip?” I asked.

“Doesn’t slow her down any more than Emmy Jean’s new boobs,” Janice pointed out.

I glanced at Emmy Jean, who only attended senior events sporadically, and it did appear she’d had a boob job. She worked on herself more often than any woman I’d ever met. She was one of the younger group members at sixty-two, but already she’d had a face-lift, a tummy tuck, and now new boobs to round out the package.

“Maybe we can discuss your ideas and then Luke and I can check some things out and get back to you,” I suggested.

“The girls and I want in on the action,” Emmy Jean insisted.

While I preferred they didn’t get involved at all, I certainly wasn’t going to let them investigate on their own. I looked at Luke with an expression that I hoped communicated that I needed his help with this.

Based on his next comment, he either didn’t understand or didn’t agree. “I think if the ladies want to help we should let them, although I’m not sure this is the best venue for discussing the matter. What do you say we all meet at my house later this afternoon for a BBQ and strategy session?”

Luke’s announcement was met with applause from everyone present. I wished I could say I was equally thrilled, but I couldn’t help but wonder if this whole thing would end badly.

 

If you want to find out how it end up here is the link to buy Murder at Sunrise in Either Kindle or Paperback.

http://amzn.to/1ThjfjG

http://amzn.to/1UDKBRE

 

To be entered to win one of 5 copies of the book comment below. Winners will be chosen and posted on June 18.

 

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50 thoughts on “Launch Day Giveaway”

  1. Does look like a great read. Perhaps Luke intends to let them be in on the strategy sessions only and Lani need not worry But I doubt the ladies will settle for that. They are elderly. Not senile. Not dead. Just slowed down some I am looking forward to reading this book. So I am hoping sooner. Rather than later

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  2. Alice says:

    Can’t wait to binge read both books in the series. They are sitting here waiting for me to finish the one I am reading. Never seem to time it quite right!

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  3. Cathie Dewey says:

    Kathi, you are so amazing! I love everything you have written. Reading them allows me to get away from my life here and enjoy where ever you take me.

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  8. Paula Hambrick says:

    Thank you for having such a nice giveaway! It looks like it is going to be a good book. Can’t wait to check it out! 🙂

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  9. MaryAnn Forbes says:

    Congrats on another new release!!💐
    Murder at Sunrise sounds great; my interest is definitely piqued. Thanks so much for the chance to win it.📚

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  23. sb8857 says:

    These Senior Ladies are going to make this one a hoot! I don’t doubt their wisdom for one moment, but they might be in over their heads on this one! Lani’s plate at the barbecue is gonna be full!! Congratulations on Release Day and another winning book!! 🙂

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  24. Debbie S says:

    The honey do list from the seniors had me giggling, I could just picture him with a notepad scribbling furiously, LOL. This sounds great, love the cover! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  25. peggy clayton says:

    Happy Release Day Kathi! Also I can;t wait to get my hands on a print copy so that I can read and also review on a few sites.

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  32. Kathleen Costa says:

    Happy Book Day! I do like this series, and would love to continue my Sand and Sea Hawaiian Mystery journey… Thanks, Kathi! My summer reading is so much more fun with your books in the queue.

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  35. Elaine N Robinson says:

    I enjoyed the first book and the character of Kailani. She is strong and is a great lead character for this series. Since I cannot travel to Hawaii, this book is like taking a vacation and I am looking forward to the second installment of Kailani’s adventures.

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  36. Linda Herold says:

    Hi! I would love to win a print copy of your book! Thank you for always offering great giveaways! I keep hoping to win one day!!

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  38. Peggy Hyndman says:

    I love everything you have written. I loved the first book in this series and can’t wait to start reading this one. Thank you for this chance!

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  39. Congratulations on your release day. I’m a new reader to you or your a new author to me. Whichever I love cozy mysteries and yours sound awesome. Looking forward to a long relationship.

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  43. Lynne Moody says:

    Totally loved the first book ! Your my Favorite Author that writes my Favorite Cozy mysteries , I thank you you for that 👍💟👍 Thank you for a chance to win a hand held book ( paperback lol ) 🙂 Have a Great Night Kathi 🙂

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  46. I love cozy mysteries. I would love to win the print copy of Murder at Sunrise. That would be another one of my treasures. I would then buy the eBook to read. My treasures are all put up safely. You are one of my favorite authors. Thank you for this chance !!! 😃🌷

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    • Elaine N Robinson says:

      This is such a fun series, love the feel of being in Hawaii. Thanks for The Great Catsby, it came in the mail today, a lovely surprise!

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