Aloha to Joanne Fluke and CINNAMON ROLL MURDER

Today is my oldest son's birthday.  He loves cinnamon rolls.   So I am giving away a print copy of Joanna Fluke's CINNAMON ROLL MURDER:

April is a busy time for Hannah Swensen and her bakery; the warm weather makes folks in Lake Eden, Minnesota go wild for something sweet. When Hannah hears that the Cinnamon Roll Six jazz band will be playing at the town's Weekend Jazz Festival, she's more than happy to bake up a generous supply of their namesake confections to welcome the band to town. Before the festival even begins, tragedy strikes when the tour bus overturns. Among those injured is Buddy Neiman, the band's beloved keyboard player. Buddy's injuries appear minor, until his condition suddenly takes a turn for the worse - as in dead. Hannah's no doctor, but she suspects that the surgical scissors someone plunged into Buddy's chest may have something to do with it. Hannah isn't sure just how she'll unravel the mystery, but one thing's for sure: nothing's sweeter than bringing a killer to justice.

To enter the giveaway,

1.  Leave a comment about your favorite bakery breakfast treat!  I love sour creme donuts!

2.  This giveaway is open to all readers.

3.  Comments are open through Saturday, September 14, 10 pm in Hawaii.  I'll post the winner on Sunday, September 15.

Mahalo,

Kim in Baltimore

Aloha Spirit in Charm City

To learn more about Joanne and her books, check out her website at murdershebaked.com.

Here's the birthday cake!

RWA Spotlight: Aloha to Cathy Maxwell and MARRIED IN HASTE

I'm glad it's your birthday
Happy birthday to you.

- The Beatles 

The RWA National Conference is now underway in Atlanta.   Keynote speaker Cathy Maxwell is celebrating her birthday today ... she'll be laughing with her fans at the "Readers for Life" Literacy Autographing (link).  I wish I was there to deliver a birthday cake with one big candle!  Cathy is always ready to celebrate life.  Her can do attitude is reflected in her historical romances, such as her recent re-release, MARRIED IN HASTE, Book 1 in the Marriage series,

New York Times bestselling author Cathy Maxwell’s classic romance Married in Haste is a fan-favorite marriage-of-convenience tale that resonates with unforgettable passion and love.

Brenn Owens, The Earl of Merton, has come to London to choose a bride. A sexy war hero, he has his pick of the season’s debutantes, and once he spies beautiful Tess Hamilton no other will do.

But Tess has a dark secret she’s desperate to hide—she has no choice but to marry quickly before her family’s ruin becomes grist for the gossip mill. She accepts Brenn’s sudden proposal without telling him the truth, but can she really marry him without feeling she’s betrayed him—especially when he offers ecstasy beyond her wildest dreams? And will he see her subterfuge as a lie?

Cathy Maxwell’s Married in Haste is a historical romance to fall in love with.

I loved this book!  Tess applies her own "can do attitude" to survive the unexpected challenges in this delicious Regency Romance.   To celebrate the re-release of MARRIED IN HASTE, Cathy is giving away a special set of measuring spoons to four winners.   To enter the giveaway,

1.  Leave a comment about birthday cake - what's your favorite?  

I love Tiramisu even though it is not quite the traditional birthday cake.

2.  Cathy's giveaway is open to US residents from Cathy's Birthday, July 17, to my birthday, August 23.

3.  I am giving away a copy of MARRIED IN HASTE to one international reader - winner's choice of title and format.    My giveaway is also open from July 16 - August 23.

4.  I'll post the winner on Sunday, August 25, here at SOS Aloha.

Mahalo,

Kim in Hawaii

To learn more about Cathy and her books, check out her website at cathymaxwell.com.

Check out her recent guest post with the Rockville 8 at this link.