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Cursed with the ability to communicate with the dead, Elizabeth Reilly travels to the Clemente Vineyard to help a man’s spirit return home. Once she arrives, she discovers bringing him home is only the beginning.

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November 22 is the 62nd anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. THE END OF CAMELOT, Book 3 of my New York Saga, is a murder mystery set around the events leading up to and following this tragedy.
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Today, D.V Stone is joining me on Dish the Pie with Monique & Guest. We're talking lightning cake and a sweet Christmas story. Come join us! moniquedevere.blogspot.com/2025/11/dish... #AuthorSpotlight #ReadingCommunity #ChristmasStory #BookSky #WritersLife

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It's Book Quote Wednesday and the word of the day is COLOR.

Elizabeth's memory of that final goodbye is an excerpt from THE PASSENGER, a 1940s ghost story about love, self-discovery, and second chances set amid the vines of California's wine county...

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Book Cover: Christmas Rekindled by Sadira Stone, 99¢ Text: He wrapped her in his burly arms and pulled her against his rock-wall chest. “Christmas is funny that way. Makes us homesick for something we maybe never had.” But I did have it, for a little while. A memory pierced her—making Christmas cookies with Mom, colored icing, sprinkles, and gumdrops scattered over the kitchen counters in a glorious, happy mess. Another tear dribbled down her cheek. Jojo released her. “River looks like he wants to smash my face.”

#BookQW COLOR
Don't you love that moment when the grumpy romance hero realizes how much he hates seeing the FMC in another guy's arms?
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#BookQW is from DECEITFUL PROMISES
(A Letters to Santa Story)
This Christmas promises may deceive, but love could be the miracle they never expected.

The sun rose on the Eastern horizon, bringing light into the dark.… #CONTINUEREADING: bit.ly/48XVzQu

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ADAM: Her Deal Maker: a co-workers-to-lovers romantic comedy (Pleasure Flights romantic comedy series Book 1) ADAM: Her Deal Maker: a co-workers-to-lovers romantic comedy (Pleasure Flights romantic comedy series Book 1) - Kindle edition by DeVere, Monique. Contemporary Romance Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

💕Free for a Limited Time: ADAM: Her Deal Maker. Book 1 in the Pleasure Flights RomCom Series. Grab a FREE copy before November 5th.
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Here it is, the Monday after Halloween and there isn’t a candy bar. . . . Continue reading: bit.ly/4opglNQ
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Earlier today, I clicked the "publish" button on a story that was started and stopped, and changed more than once, per the characters whose story they entrusted me to tell. But here it is ready for pre-order and will be available on #KU as well on 11/25/25.
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Read my Pushcart Prize nominated short story RELEASE in Scribeworth, a literature and arts magazine.

Sometimes dying isn't the hardest part—it's the letting go.

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The paperback has been released! Ebook or hardcover, too.
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#Halloween #Horror #Horrorshorts #shortstories #revenge #Fridaythe13th How about a quick read this Halloween? "Broken" will send a shiver up your spine! Featured today at N. N. Light's Book Heaven:
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It's Book Quote Wednesday and the word of the day is MISS.

Elizabeth's conversation with the ghost Paolo is an excerpt from my 1940s ghost story, THE PASSENGER.

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Now, there are lots of noises on an offshore rig—machinery, wind, crashing surf, shouting voices, but I’d never heard anything like this.” Even now, six years later, that ominous sizzle haunted his dreams, the sound of a malevolent sea serpent bent on devouring the victims it missed on that hellish day.

#BookQW MISS
Kieran's Light: A ghostly encounter sparks love between a military doctor suffering PTSD and a lighthouse keeper traumatized by an oil rig disaster.
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#BookQW is from WINDS OF CHANGE
Men of the Double K, Book 2
She came to heal a child’s heart…but it’s the grieving father who needs her most.

“Wonder if it smells different here as well,” she thought aloud, remembering the acid odor of the. . . Continue reading: bit.ly/49pjs3p

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I’m so grateful for my daughter!! She posted this! I love that she’s supporting me!!

Available in paperback, ebook, and audiobook
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Before the journey truly began, two best friends met for one final goodbye. Reluctant goodbyes are heartbreaking yet, sometimes, necessary. For these two characters, it's about knowing when to let go.... TikTok video by Joie Lesin

Two best friends meet for one final goodbye.

"A stunning blend of heartache and hope, masterfully weaving love, loss, and healing into an unforgettable journey."
– Reader Views

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At the Edge | poetry in motion

In THE PASSENGER, Elizabeth waited and watched for a ship carrying her best friend—her husband—home. . .

▪️Poem and photos by Joie Lesin

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I’m the author of THE PASSENGER, a 1940s ghost story set amidst the vines of California’s wine county. I’m currently busy at work on a series set in the same story universe. BREAKING NEWS: I’m excited... TikTok video by Joie Lesin

An introduction and some BREAKING NEWS: I’m excited to share that I’ve been nominated for a Pushcart Prize for my short story, RELEASE!

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Graphic for Monique DeVere’s “Dish the Pie with Monique & Guest” blog segment. The image shows a golden pumpkin pie on a cream plate beside the book cover of Fakin’ It by Diana Rubino. Text on the image reads: “This Week: Diana Rubino. Featuring: Pumpkin Pie & Romantic Comedy.” The warm beige background and elegant brown script create a cozy, inviting feel.

🍰Dish the Pie with Monique & Guest is back! This week, I'm speaking with Diana Rubino about Pumpkin Pie and Fakin' It, her Romantic Comedy. Join us! 🍁 moniquedevere.blogspot.com/2025/10/dish... #AuthorSpotlight #RomCom #writerslife #readerscommunity

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Like so many people I know, I was a bit under the. . . . Continue reading: bit.ly/4oDLVqM
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“Lesin’s writing style balances a romantic tone with the curiously paranormal. Some chapters are filled with sweet romantic moments while others come with some genuine frights... THE PASSENGER is a mu... TikTok video by Joie Lesin

She’s a 1940s ghost whisperer.

Sometimes, they scare her.

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We’d like to apply to be your favorite authors!

Men In Books Aren’t Better
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#bookqw the word is "Self" in my #paranormalmystery -Terrabyte Security - "Should I stay, explain myself, and ask for help, or take flight as I have these many months? #Mystery #romance #PNR #Readercommunity #bookboost buff.ly/H7qcZzz

#TeaserTuesday SECURITY FORCE OF TWO - A former CIA agent & a Special Forces vet return to their small hometown only to discover a murder complicates their lives. buff.ly/Uh8z1sj #mystery #bookboost #readerscommunity #romance #PNR

#BookQW is from WINDS OF CHANGE
Men of the Double K, Book 2
She came to heal a child’s heart…but it’s the grieving father who needs her most.

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#readersky #americanhistorical #griefjourney #newbeginnings #bookclub #kindleunlimited

The Book Nirvana Complete Series Bundle is Live! 😍📚 Woot woot! It's release day for my Book Nirvana Complete Series Ebook Bundle! Are you the kind of reader who waits to dive in until the entire series is out? Well, wait no more! You'd pay 14.97 for the three individual ebooks, but starting today, you can nab the whole series for just 8.99 and binge these three interconnected, steamalicious love stories!

Now you can binge the whole Book Nirvana Romance series for less than the price of two books! #NewRelease #RomanceBooks #SteamyReads #Bookstore

#ThursdayThrowback-A Witch's Journey. Pepper McKay comes from a long line of powerful #witches. She learned the love of wildlife rescue & rehab from her Aunt. buff.ly/j03XE6M Order your copy now! #Readerscommunity #AHAgrp #fantasy #animialrescue #readersofinsta #magic #Bookboost #Bookstagram #PNR