Thursday, February 12, 2015

First in a Cozy Series and Giveaway!

It's time for a First in a Cozy Series and this week's book is By Book or by Crook by Eva Gates! Just released on Feb. 3rd. Answer this question for a chance to win a copy of her book. What would you like to see on the menu at Josie's Cozy Bakery?


Book Description

Publication Date: February 3, 2015
Get bound up in murder in the first Lighthouse Library mystery!

For ten years Lucy has enjoyed her job poring over rare tomes of literature for the Harvard Library, but she has not enjoyed the demands of her family’s social whorl or her sort-of-engagement to the staid son of her father’s law partner. But when her ten-year relationship implodes, Lucy realizes that the plot of her life is in need of a serious rewrite.

Calling on her aunt Ellen, Lucy hopes that a little fun in the Outer Banks sun—and some confections from her cousin Josie’s bakery—will help clear her head. But her retreat quickly turns into an unexpected opportunity when Aunt Ellen gets her involved in the lighthouse library tucked away on Bodie Island.

Lucy is thrilled to land a librarian job in her favorite place in the world. But when a priceless first edition Jane Austen novel is stolen and the chair of the library board is murdered, Lucy suddenly finds herself ensnared in a real-life mystery—and she’s not so sure there’s going to be a happy ending.... 


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46 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 12, 2015 at 12:33 AM

    Carrot cupcakes with cream cheese frosting. The book sounds like a great read and I love the setting~the Outer Banks is a beautiful place! Thank you for the review and the contest.

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  2. NoraAFebruary 12, 2015 at 12:41 AM

    My bakery go to is always "Death by Chocolate". I order it for everyone's birthday cakes. Dark chocolate cake, chocolate pudding filling with black cherries on that, and a poured chocolate covering instead of a crisco covering.

    I'd love to win a copy of this new series for my home library.

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  3. Barbara T.February 12, 2015 at 12:43 AM

    Tiramisu, but Nora's suggestion sounds even more wonderful.

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  4. Robin in NCFebruary 12, 2015 at 7:33 AM

    Boston Cream Pie Doughnuts!! Yummy!!
    Robin in NC rw620 at aol dot com

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  5. UnknownFebruary 12, 2015 at 7:44 AM

    I would love to see almond and chocolate croissants.

    raquel36m(at)gmail(dot)com

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  6. Candace knightFebruary 12, 2015 at 7:50 AM

    Cheesecake. It's my favorite.
    Moonbay7399@gmail.com

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  7. Eva GatesFebruary 12, 2015 at 8:11 AM

    Yummy. Everything sounds marvellous!

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  8. UnknownFebruary 12, 2015 at 8:14 AM

    I would like to see anything red velvet...yum :)
    jslbrown2009(at)aol(dot)com

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  9. cyn209February 12, 2015 at 8:18 AM

    Cinnamon Rolls, please!!!

    cyn209 at juno dot com

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  10. MelinaMasonFebruary 12, 2015 at 8:27 AM

    chocolate chip cookie brownies. I am really looking forward to this one.

    MASONCML3@GMAIL.COM

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  11. Carol N WongFebruary 12, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    Chocolate Iced Bavarian Cream Filled Donut is my very favorite. I can resist anything in the bakery display except for that! If I eat one, I have to close my eyes to enjoy the whole taste experience of textures and flavor!

    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

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  12. Daniele KFebruary 12, 2015 at 9:29 AM

    A selection of great big cookies.
    dmskrug3 at hotmail dot com

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  13. KuzlinFebruary 12, 2015 at 9:34 AM

    Brownies with fudgy icing! Kuzlin at aol.com

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2015 at 9:46 AM

    Buttery Flaky Crescent Rolls.

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    Pie! (My favorite...French apple) patucker54 (at aol dot com)

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  16. Shannon M.February 12, 2015 at 9:55 AM

    I would love to see Cream Puffs with different flavored creams; chocolate, strawberry, almond, hazelnut, etc…..The book sounds fantastic! Thanks for the contest!

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  17. AliciaFebruary 12, 2015 at 10:11 AM

    Chocolate Croissants..... afarage(at) earthlink . net

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  18. Robin CoxonFebruary 12, 2015 at 10:17 AM

    One of my favorite items at the bakery is Russian tea cakes. I love the raspberry, nuts, and raisins rolled up in the dough with sugar sprinkled over the top. I want to definitely read this book.

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  19. ElaineFebruary 12, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    We used to get some croissants that seemed to be deep fried and had a light glaze on them at our Sunday morning coffee time at church. I am not really sure how they were made but they were so good! Can she try to make those?

    I am loving "By Book or By Crook"! I will be sad that I have to wait for the next one when I finish.

    ElaineE246atmsndotcom

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    1. Eva GatesFebruary 12, 2015 at 12:14 PM

      Thanks Elaine. Fried croissants sound yummy.

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  20. Becky PrazakFebruary 12, 2015 at 10:22 AM

    Mini Strawberry Rhubarb Pies.

    rjprazak6@gmail.com

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  21. MJB ReviewersFebruary 12, 2015 at 10:40 AM

    Chocolate Gobs.

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  22. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2015 at 10:44 AM

    Brownies...fudgie, rich brownies...iced, of course!!

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  23. petiteFebruary 12, 2015 at 10:59 AM

    What a wonderful feature and book. Scones - blueberry, lemon and cranberry. elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  24. travelerFebruary 12, 2015 at 11:27 AM

    Strawberry Rhubarb Pie. Great book which is a winner. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

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  25. ptclaytonFebruary 12, 2015 at 12:13 PM

    I would love to see a butterhorn a real big one !

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  26. Rita WrayFebruary 12, 2015 at 12:17 PM

    Chocolate cheesecake.

    Kit3247(at)aol(dot)com

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  27. lag123February 12, 2015 at 2:43 PM

    Red Velcet cake with cream cheese pecan frosting.

    lag110 at mchsi dot com

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  28. Eva GatesFebruary 12, 2015 at 3:01 PM

    That sounds great!

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  29. Sue FarrellFebruary 12, 2015 at 3:03 PM

    Pistachio muffins---YUM
    suefarrell.farrell@gmail.com

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  30. skkormanFebruary 12, 2015 at 6:10 PM

    My two favorite bakery goodies are tiramisu and chocolate-filled croissants!

    skkorman AT bellsouth DOT net

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  31. UnknownFebruary 12, 2015 at 8:31 PM

    Cream cheese brownies.
    dotkel50@comcast.net

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  32. Di RichardsFebruary 12, 2015 at 8:50 PM

    Everything sounds so good! I like a good basic chocolate chip or brownie (the cream cheese brownies are good too!) and a cake I used to make called Chocolate Intrigue
    dm_richards@yahoo.com

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  33. Darkand StormynightFebruary 12, 2015 at 10:27 PM

    I recently had the gastric sleeve surgery so I would love to see some low-fat/low-sugar offerings, although I know it's really difficult to find anything in that category that also tastes yummy - *sigh*. But the book sounds dellicious! I can't wait to tuck into it!

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    1. Darkand StormynightFebruary 12, 2015 at 10:28 PM

      Sorry - forgot my email - londonandlisa@gmail.com

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    2. Eva GatesFebruary 13, 2015 at 3:57 PM

      Unfortunately that's the problem with delicious baking isn't it. So not good for you!

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  34. Kaye KillgoreFebruary 13, 2015 at 2:00 AM

    Soft chocolate chip cookies.

    kaye dot killgore at comcast dot net

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    1. Eva GatesFebruary 13, 2015 at 3:57 PM

      Warm and straight out of the oven :)

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  35. bookwomenFebruary 13, 2015 at 2:55 AM

    cupcakes or fresh pie.

    gibsonbk at hiwaay dot net

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  36. Eva GatesFebruary 13, 2015 at 4:50 PM

    Pie is my choice!

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  37. UnknownFebruary 13, 2015 at 5:00 PM

    Winner is Carol Wong!! Congratulations!!

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