Killer Deadline By Lauren Carr Nicki Bryant blew it years ago with her first love - the one she always thought was THE ONE. But she left home following her career dreams and to not see The One fall for someone else. But now she's heading home and who knows what the future holds for reconnecting with Ryan. But before she can figure out just where she and Ryan stand a murder rocks her world and Pine Grove, Pennsylvania. Nicki finds the body of her childhood rival and naturally, that looks just a tad suspicious. But why would anyone kill Ashley Addison? Could she truly have discovered who was responsible for Nicki's father's murder? Or was Ashley's big scoop something else? Nicki is determined to find out before someone else at the station ends up dead. This was a fun read and I really loved Elmo - who couldn't love a rescued boxer with a social media following most influencers would die for? Let's just say Elmo totally rivals Lauren Carr's other canine creations (if you've read her other books) but Elmo is the perfect housekeeper! Nicki's an intense individual who makes the perfect investigative journalist. She wants answers yesterday and she is willing to dig in to get them. She might get it wrong at the beginning but with the help of her family and close friends, she'll get the answers she wants and needs. And all this while trying to figure out how to let The One know that he is the one for her, with somewhat humorous results, I might add. Hoping that this is the start of a new series starring Nicki, Elmo, Ryan, and the rest of Pine Grove, PA! If you love cozy mysteries this one is for you. I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own. Join us for this tour from April 20 to May 22, 2020! Book Details: Book Title: Killer Deadline (A Nikki Bryant Cozy Mystery) by Lauren Carr Category: Adult Fiction (18 +), 232 pages Genre: Mystery/Cozy Mystery Publisher: Acorn Book Services Release date: April 23, 2020 Content Rating: G. This is a true cozy mystery. No sex. No on-stage violence. No swearing. Just good clean fun! "Lauren Carr's books are never boring, that's for sure. They entertain, give us a good mystery to dig into, keep the reader guessing, give us a few good laughs and make us eager for the next book. Warning: Lauren Carr's series are addictive, so be ready to read more than just one book!" - Laura Fabiani, Library of Clean Reads "Here we go! Carr is a master storyteller who always offers a plot full of twists and turns, a bit of humor to offset the dark, and a unique cast of characters. In Killer Deadline that cast includes - handsome Ryan, her first love (who is now her step-brother); a mysterious social media friend called Nerdy Guy; Elmo, a super smart dog, a boxer, she rescued who has become a social media star and has a penchant for cleaning; a TV station full of suspicious employees; and more. "This book is a wonderful read to pick up at the end of a long day. It truly is a "cozy murder mystery." I promise, it'll draw you in right from page one and keep you turning the pages until you reach the very last page. I can't wait for the second book in this series." - Marilyn R. Wilson, Olio by Marilyn Book Description: Folks in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania, claim that where Nikki Bryant goes, trouble is not far behind. Her refusal to back down from a challenge has made Nikki Bryant a top investigative journalist. When an online friend nudges her to join him in a pact to reconnect with their first loves, Nikki and her boxer dog Elmo leave the bright lights of Las Vegas for the charming town of Pine Grove. There, she must face the biggest challenges in her career and life—the first love she had left behind and her father’s unsolved murder. But before she has time to unpack her car, Nikki stumbles upon the dead body of local news anchor, Ashleigh Addison, her childhood rival. Could Ashleigh’s death be connected to an explosive news story that she had teased about airing live? Did that explosive story have anything to do with the murder of Nikki’s father? With the clues in her father’s cold case hot again, Nikki intends to chase down the story of her life until she catches his killer—no matter what it takes. Order Your Copy Today! Amazon.com Add to Goodreads Meet the Author: Lauren Carr is the international best-selling author of the Mac Faraday, Lovers in Crime, Chris Matheson Cold Case, and Thorny Rose Mysteries—over twenty-five titles across three fast-paced mystery series filled with twists and turns! Killer Deadline marks Lauren's first venture into mystery's purely cozy sub-genre with a female protagonist. Book reviewers and readers alike rave about how Lauren Carr’s seamlessly crosses genres to include mystery, suspense, crime fiction, police procedurals, romance, and humor. ​A popular speaker, Lauren is also the owner of Acorn Book Service, the umbrella under which falls iRead Book Tours. She lives with her husband and two spoiled rotten German Shepherds on a mountain in Harpers Ferry, WV. ​Connect with the author: Website ~ Twitter ~ Facebook ~ Instagram ~ Pinterest Tour Schedule: April 20 – Olio by Marilyn – book review / giveaway April 20 - Working Mommy Journal – book review / giveaway April 21 - Rockin' Book Reviews – book review / guest post / giveaway April 21 - The avid reader – book spotlight / giveaway April 22 - Thoughts in Progress – book spotlight / giveaway April 22 - Brooke Blogs – book spotlight / giveaway April 22 - Mystery Suspense Reviews - book spotlight / author interview / giveaway April 23 -My Journey Back – book review / author interview / giveaway April 23 - Christa Reads and Writes – book review / giveaway April 23 - Sefina Hawke's Books – book spotlight April 23 - Books for Books – book spotlight April 24 -Jazzy Book Reviews – book review / giveaway April 27 -Cassidy's Bookshelves – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway April 28 - It’s All About the Book – book review / giveaway April 29 - Book Corner News and Reviews – book review / giveaway April 29 -Lamon Reviews - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway April 29 - Laura's Interests – book review / guest post / giveaway April 29 - 411 on Books, Authors, and Publishing News - book spotlight / guest post / giveaway April 30 - I'm Into Books – book spotlight / giveaway April 30 - Stephanie Jane – book spotlight / giveaway April 30 - Booksandsunny - book review / giveaway May 4 - La libreria di Beppe - book spotlight / giveaway May 5 - She Just Loves Books – book review / giveaway May 6 - A Madison Mom – book review / giveaway May 7 - Locks, Hooks and Books – book review / giveaway May 8 – Adventurous Bookworm – book review / giveaway May 11 – Literary Flits – book spotlight / giveaway May 12 – Bound 4 Escape – book review / giveaway May 12 - Leels Loves Books – book review / giveaway May 13 – FUONLYKNEW – book review / giveaway May 14 – fundinmental – book review / giveaway May 15 - Splashes of Joy – book review / author interview / giveaway May 15 – Adventurous Jessy – book review / giveaway May 18 – Mowgli with a book – book spotlight / author interview May 18 - Blooming with Books - book review / giveaway May 19 – Pause for Tales – book review / giveaway May 19 - Library of Clean Reads - book review / giveaway May 20 – Peaceful Pastime – book review May 20 - eBook Addicts – book review May 20 - My Fictional Oasis - book review May 21 - JBronder Book Reviews - book review / guest post / giveaway May 21 – Books and Zebras – book spotlight / giveaway May 22 - Sahar's Blog – book review Enter the Giveaway: a Rafflecopter giveaway