by Kassandra Lamb
Some people like to change things up occasionally, to add a little spice to their lives. Others like things to stay pretty much the same. They feel more secure if they know what to expect.
One of the things I love about the mystery genre is that we can have it both ways, because there are so many sub-genres—cozy, historical, noir, detective, paranormal, psychological suspense, even steampunk!
To celebrate the New Year, we have a fabulous giveaway for you: 7 FREE MYSTERIES for 7 DAYS!
There’s something for every mystery lover, so pick your favorite sub-genres or grab up one of each.*
Here’s the list and the links to claim these free ebooks. But hurry! They’re only available through January 10th!
To Kill A Labrador, A Marcia Banks and Buddy Mystery #1 (cozy)
by Kassandra Lamb
Marcia (pronounced Mar-see-a, not Marsha) Banks likes to think of herself as a normal person, even though she has a rather abnormal vocation. She trains service dogs for combat veterans with PTSD. And when the former Marine owner of her first trainee is accused of murdering his wife, she gets sucked into an even more abnormal avocation—amateur sleuth.
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Never Sleep, The Chronicles of a Lady Detective #1 (historical)
by K.B. Owen
An old flame…an assassin’s bullet…the event of the season.
Lady detectives were far and few between in 1885, but Penelope Hamilton is determined to join their ranks, which is why she agrees to help her estranged Pinkerton husband prevent the assassination of a wealthy industrialist. Events soon prove more complicated, however, when she encounters another old flame, who is looking more and more like the prime suspect.
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Bound, A Witches of Doyle Mystery #1 (paranormal cozy)
by Kirsten Weiss
Bound by magic, bound by love, bound by murder…
The Bonheim triplets live seemingly ordinary lives, hiding their magic from the neighbors in the small, mountain town of Doyle, California. But when a body is found in big sister Jayce’s coffee shop, Karin, the practical one, is determined to prove Jayce innocent.
Spells included at the back of the book! Click HERE to claim your free ecopy!
Karma’s A Bitch, A Pet Psychic Mystery #1 (paranormal cozy)
by Shannon Esposito
Darwin Winters, reluctant pet psychic, is determined to leave her family’s paranormal past behind and lead a normal life. So she strikes out on her own and opens up a new pet boutique in St. Pete, Florida. When a local homeless man she befriends is found dead, and the police assume it’s a suicide, Darwin has no choice but to use her gift to help collar the killer.
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One Tough Cookie, A Carol Sabala Mystery #2 (amateur sleuth turned P.I.) by Vinnie Hansen
Carol Sabala’s boss sends the baker and amateur sleuth on a mission: find out who tampered with a teacher’s cookie dough and sickened the faculty. Eager to hone her investigative skills, Carol seizes the opportunity, but she gets much more than she bargained for when a talented student is found dead on the high school’s stage.
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Steam and Sensibility, A Sensibility Grey Mystery #1
(steampunk) by Kirsten Weiss
California Territory, 1848. Gold has been discovered, emptying the village of San Francisco of its male population. Steam-powered technology is still in its infancy.
At 19, Englishwoman Sensibility Grey has spent her life tinkering in her father’s laboratory and missing the finer points of proper British life. When her father dies in penury, she’s shipped to San Francisco and to the protection of an uncle she’s never met. But the California Territory may hold more dangers than even the indomitable Miss Grey can manage.
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Missing on Maui, A Kate on Vacation Mystery #4 (cozy
travel) by Kassandra Lamb
Soon after her arrival on Maui for her niece’s wedding, Kate Huntington discovers that young women are going missing on the island, and Amy’s maid of honor is hanging out with a notorious local player. Is he involved in the disappearances?
Hawaii is supposed to be a relaxing paradise, but Aunt Kate is kept busy chasing down errant wedding party members and refereeing between Amy and her mother… Oh, and facing off with a psychopath.
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How about you? Do you like variety, or the sense of security of knowing what to expect?
Either way, may you have a wonderful

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Thank you very much. All new books, (to me) with enjoyable plotlines and characters.
Hapoy New Year from a grateful reader!
You’re welcome, Jodi, and Happy New Year back to you!
What a wonderful collection of books you presented today! I wanted to follow you on Facebook, but it brought up my husband’s page and not mine. He would not appreciate it, as our reading tastes are so different. Just know that I enjoyed your choices.
Thanks, Nancy. Happy reading!
I love those mysteries. They are well written and don’t use vulgar language every other word…. That drives me nuts!
Thanks, Carolann. I’m thrilled that you love our books!!
Well, my books do contain bits of bad language, but as Kassandra said, there’s “something for every mystery lover” here. 🙂
Hi Vinnie,
I believe “vulgar language every other word” is different than “contain bits of bad language” is totally different. :-). I do not mind your kind and would love to read something you wrote anytime!
I agree, Julie! A huge difference. I have two series, one cozy in which I avoid bad language completely (that’s what that audience expects), but in my other series, I do have “bits” here and there, in the interest of being realistic. People just don’t think “Dang” when facing down a killer. 😀
Thank you for the opportunity to try new authors. I love mysteries and this is great.
You are very welcome, Babs! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. 🙂
i love mysteries and thank you so much for this selection.
You are most welcome, Vera!
Great assortment of books! I already had some of them, but did manage to grab a couple new ones! Winner winner!!!
Glad we could introduce you to a couple of new authors, Beverlee. Thanks so much for stopping by!
Thanks for this opportunity to read these books.
You’re very welcome, Mary Ellen!!
Thank you so much for the free ebooks.
I have added 3 to my collection. My Kindle app must be getting full.
I wish you all a Happy New Year, and looking forward
to reading your books.
I read 3-4 a week.
You’re welcome, Denise, and Happy New Year to you!
Thank you for introducing several new authors. I hope to find someone to follow for a long time!
We hope so too, Lori. Thanks for participating!
I have been amazed by type of really good new authors that I have been introduced to through this type of site. The authors must be very pleased with the response to their efforts. Of course I don’t think any of them (or their readers) would object to a donation towards the writer;s costs and also as a form of encouragement to continue developing their work?
We have had a really great response to this giveaway, Alan! I’m pretty impressed with instaFreebie and its ability to get readers and authors hooked up with each other. 🙂
I am a little late wishing you a Happy New Year, but I do mean it. And I want to thank you very much for sharing the books with us. They are wonderful and I appreciate it.
Mona
Nah, I’m still wishing people Happy New Year, Mona. Thanks and enjoy the books!
Looking forward to some new authors. Thanks for the giveaway to welcome a new year. Chris
You’re welcome, Chris. Enjoy!
I was so pleased to see Shannon Esposito’s first book in her Pet Detective series. I had read the entire series on KU a year ago and enjoyed them so much but couldn’t afford to purchase them. So, I immediately pounced on book 1 offered here. Fellow readers, if you love books with a pet theme, some slightly wacky characters, a sweet, developing romance and a good murder mystery thrown in, you will enjoy this series.
Thank you also to all the new authors I am going to becoming acquainted with over this winter while waiting for spring to return.
Thanks for letting me know you enjoyed the Pet Psychic series, Anita. You made my day! Hope you enjoy the works of our other fabulous authors as well. 🙂
I love Shannon’s series too. Happy winter reading, Anita!
Just finished “To Kill a Labrador”. Totally enjoyed it, especially the attention to our Vets and their companion dogs’ training.
This was my first of your books.
Thanks so much, Phyllis. You really made my day!!