Summer Book Deals

Summer reading provides a welcome escape from life’s turmoil. Here are some suggestions for you to replenish your reading basket while the hot sun beams down and storms stir on the horizon.

MYSTERY MARATHON GIVEAWAY

Searching for your next favorite mystery? Look no further! A group of bestselling authors is offering a FREE selection of books, available for a limited time. This includes my Bad Hair Day series starter, Permed to Death. Get your free books now while the offer lasts: https://books.bookfunnel.com/mysterymarathon/py0y0ec2i7

BEACH READS BOOKISH EVENT

I’m excited to join the Beach Reads Bookish Event sponsored by N. N. Light’s Book Heaven. Check out all the fun titles July 23-28, including my book Killer Knots that’s on sale for $0.99, AND enter to win a $20 Amazon gift card at https://www.nnlightsbookheaven.com/post/killer-knots-brbe

DID YOU KNOW?

If you’re a KoboPlus subscriber, you can read the Bad Hair Day Mysteries for free at https://www.kobo.com/us/en/series/the-bad-hair-day-mysteries

My first four titles are available as Audiobooks. Start listening here: https://www.audible.com/author/Nancy-J-Cohen/B000APL5DG

What are some of the books you’ve read so far this summer that you would recommend?

Killer Knots On Sale

Killer Knots, #9 in the Bad Hair Day Mysteries, is On Sale for $0.99 for a limited time.

Set sail for murder and mayhem when hairstylist Marla Shore and her fiancé cruise to the Caribbean with a killer on board in this cruise ship cozy mystery.

Author’s Edition published by Orange Grove Press
Digital ISBN: 978-0-9997932-2-0
Print ISBN: 978-0-9997932-3-7

Hairstylist Marla Shore is looking forward to a romantic interlude with her fiancé, Detective Dalton Vail, on their first Caribbean cruise. Her excitement hits a snag when she discovers his parents have come along for the ride. It isn’t how she might have chosen to meet her future in-laws, but she hopes they’ll have smooth sailing ahead.

The first sign of trouble is a threatening note she receives on her cabin door. It’s addressed to Martha Shore, which she assumes is a mistake. But when she meets her dinner companions and learns they’ve received similar notes, she suspects something isn’t kosher and it’s not the lobster on the menu. Their tablemates are all colleagues from an art museum, where an artist died recently under strange circumstances. She’s just getting to know them when they begin to disappear one-by-one. Realizing the killer may be on board, she musters her sleuthing skills to expose the culprit before her next excursion turns into a trip to Davy Jones’s locker.

“Fans of vacation mysteries will enjoy watching Marla find her way through this light whodunit.” Publisher’s Weekly

“Overeating isn’t the only danger when a Florida hairdresser and her fiancé take a Caribbean cruise. As passengers start to disappear, Marla suspects lobster thermidor isn’t the only thing aboard that’s not kosher.” Kirkus Reviews

“Killer Knots lures you with balmy breezes, exotic ports of call, and an intriguing mystery. Kick back with your favorite tropical libation and enjoy the sailing.” Reader To Reader

This title is perfect for cozy mystery fans, vacationers, and cruise ship enthusiasts.

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What’s in your reading basket for this summer?

Get These Book Bargains While They Last!

Are you getting ready to stock your summer reading basket? I’m pleased to offer you two book deals for your reading pleasure. Buy them for yourself or as a Mother’s Day gift for someone special.

ON SALE – BOX SET ONE

The Bad Hair Day Mysteries Box Set Volume One: Books 1-3 is on sale May 1-14 for only $0.99. In this humorous series starter, hairstylist Marla Shore finds the culprit when her client dies in the shampoo chair, saves a gala fundraiser from sabotage, and gets a workout while solving a murder at a sports club.

“A delightful box set that I blazed through in less than a week! The believable characters and plausible situation drew me in from page one. Author Nancy J Cohen has me wrapped around her series’ perm rods.” Muddy Rose Reviews

“Cozy mystery readers will fall in love with the wacky characters in this series. Hairstylist Marla Shore reminded me of Lucille Ball. A fun series!” Lois Winston, Bestselling Author of the Anastasia Pollack Crafting Mysteries

“Marla Shore is a delightful protagonist. If you’re looking for a cozy series that teases you with plenty of fun, the Bad Hair Day Mysteries are sure to satisfy!” Terry Ambrose, Author of the Seaside Cove Bed & Breakfast Mysteries

Grab a Copy Now

ON SALE – KEEPER OF THE RINGS

Romantasy is the new term for a blend of romance and fantasy. Just in time for your summer reading basket, I’m putting Keeper of the Rings on sale at $0.99 May 12-22. Embark on a new adventure with this action-packed tale.

It’s Indiana Jones meets Romancing the Stone when an archaeologist and her mysterious protector search for a stolen sacred artifact on a faraway world. “This complex multi-level story captures the reader with intrigue, adventure and mystery. Prepare yourself for exotic locales, evildoers galore, and two splendid romances!”

Join the Adventure

GIVEAWAY

Enter Here to win two free books at Booklovers Bench May 1-22. While you’re there, check out our blog posts, characters/authors on the bench, and weekly puzzles.

P.S.

Have you seen the 5-star review by N.N. Light’s Book Heaven for The Bad Hair Day Mysteries Box Set Volume Six: Books 16-18: “What a brilliant cozy mystery box set! Featuring three full-length cozy mysteries, this box set is a feast for cozy mystery lovers. The plots move at a fast pace. The dialogue is witty, sharp, and hilarious. The characters are so funny, especially Marla. The descriptive narration is intricate, and the writing is superb… If you’re looking for a good laugh, pick up this box set right now. Even though this is box set six, it can be read out of order or as a standalone.” Read the Full Review

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Book Deals and Steals

November is my birthday month—I’m a Thanksgiving baby—and to celebrate, I have various special book deals to offer you for a limited time.

KOBO 30% DISCOUNT – Nov. 10 – 21

The Bad Hair Day Mysteries Box Sets Volumes 1 – 5 are on sale at Kobo for 30% off in Canada, U.S., U.K., Australia, & New Zealand. Use promo code 30NOV at checkout. Meet Marla Shore, a Florida salon owner and amateur sleuth with a knack for styling hair and solving crimes. Get started on this humorous cozy mystery series now! https://www.kobo.com/us/en/series/the-bad-hair-day-mysteries-box-set or https://www.kobo.com/us/en/p/november-sale

Don’t own a Kobo device? No problem! Click Here to download the free app – https://www.kobo.com/us/en/p/apps

FREE BOOK – Nov. 11 – 15

Want something new and exciting to read? CIRCLE OF LIGHT, #1 in the Light-Years Trilogy, is FREE on Amazon for 5 days only! This title was my first published book and won the HOLT Medallion Award.

Attorney Sarina Bretton is kidnapped from Earth to become the legendary Great Healer and save the galaxy from a devastating plague. But on the way to meet the nobleman she must marry, she falls in love with the dashing starship captain instead. Get your copy here – https://amzn.to/3kY1BoP

ON SALE

DEAD ROOTS is on Sale at Amazon for $4.37 ebook (reg. price $4.99) and $4.37 print edition (reg. price $14.99) at https://amzn.to/2YoH1m9

Hairstylist Marla Shore is eager to introduce her fiancé, Detective Dalton Vail, to her extended family over Thanksgiving weekend at Sugar Crest Plantation Resort. Their festive turkey dinner turns into a serious bad hair day when she finds her aunt suffocated in bed. Aunt Polly isn’t the only ghost at this haunted hotel. Marla uncovers secrets that should have stayed buried. It’ll take all her sleuthing skills to untangle the clues and root out the killer, even if it means exposing her family’s unsavory past.

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OTHER NOTICES

Booklover’s Bench Giveaway
Enter Nov. 1 – 18 to win a free book at Booklover’s Bench

Author Interview
In case you missed it, I am interviewed over at Feed My Reads

Perish by Pedicure On Sale

Looking for a fun Beach Read or a new book for the holiday weekend? Grab a copy of PERISH BY PEDICURE on sale for only 99 cents! Limited time offer.

Salon owner Marla Shore finds herself fixing more than just hair at a Fort Lauderdale beauty show. When the much‑disliked director of Luxor Beauty Products is murdered, Marla jumps into sleuth mode. Suspects include her former college roommate, a pompous celebrity stylist, an ambitious company sales rep, and an aspiring hairdresser to the stars.

“Find your favorite beach chair and a tall glass of lemonade to enjoy another Marla Shore mystery amidst the fashionistas! The perfect read for a beach chair.” Nancy Martin, author of the Blackbird Sisters mystery series

“Perish by Pedicure is filled with hair-splitting humor, unexpected nail-biting twists, and a bad hair week caused by former in‑laws while Marla cuts to the roots of the case.” Midwest Book Review

“Nancy J. Cohen leads readers into the world of beauty shows, where salon owner and amateur sleuth Marla Shore finds things more tangled than a model’s tresses.” Miami Herald

“Perish by Pedicure is a suspenseful and enjoyable read… the perfect gift for your hairdresser.” Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore

“If you want something lighthearted to pick up and just laugh, then this is great.” Fashionable Maven

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If you enjoy the story, please leave a review at your favorite online bookstore.

PERISH BY PEDICURE is on sale for 99 Cents. Get your copy now! #mystery #beachread Share on X

More July Mysteries on Sale!

Check out the full list here: https://books.bookfunnel.com/endsjuly31st_mtssales/1wnh2p92ik

Booklover’s Bench Giveaway

Enter Here July 1-18 to win a free book from Booklovers Bench in our monthly giveaway

On Sale – Permed to Death

PERMED TO DEATH, #1 in the Bad Hair Day Mysteries, is on sale for only 99 cents! Special deal available Nov. 14 – 30, so hurry and place your order now! Get one for yourself and send another as a gift to a friend.

Hairstylist Marla Shore is already having a bad hair day when one of her clients dies in the shampoo chair at her salon. Then Detective Dalton Vail accuses her of putting poison in the woman’s coffee creamer. Grumpy Bertha Kravitz might not have been Marla’s favorite customer, but she wouldn’t have murdered the lady. With her reputation at stake, Marla decides it’s up to her to unmask the killer.

Combing the woman’s privileged world for clues, Marla discovers the town is crawling with potential suspects. Bertha’s son is resentful about being written out of her will. Her shady business partner has secrets to hide, and then there’s the niece, who inherits Bertha’s fortune. But Marla might have to look closer to home for the culprit. Her janitor has vanished without a trace, and one of her stylists leads an upscale lifestyle that doesn’t match her income.

As the case grows more snarled, Marla determines to unravel the clues. She’d better hurry before the smart detective discovers her scandalous secret, or he’ll pin her with a motive and lock her away in a place where a bad hair day will become permanent.

“Marla the beautician is a delight!” Tamar Myers, author of the Pennsylvania Dutch Mysteries

“Fast-paced and jaunty.” Publishers Weekly

“A plot with more tangles than an uncombed perm.” Kirkus Reviews

“Permed to Death is a beauty of a read. The characters are believable, the mystery is well-plotted, and the suspense is a real manicure-ruiner.” I Love a Mystery

“An amusing tale, buoyed by a likable amateur sleuth and enhanced by the South Florida atmosphere.” Sun-Sentinel

“Permed to Death is a good book to start reading while waiting at your favorite salon for your hair appointment.” Cozies, Capers, & Crimes

Get Your Copy Here:

Amazon Kindle – http://amzn.to/21WIzxi
Apple: http://books.apple.com/us/book/id1092922954
BN Nook: https://bit.ly/3kC4Tzq
Kobo: http://bit.ly/1TDZxRH
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=3LU8EAAAQBAJ
Books2Read: https://books2read.com/PermedtoDeath

On Sale for 99 cents - PERMED TO DEATH, #1 in the Bad Hair Day Mysteries #cozymystery #onsale #firstinseries Share on X

Follow my Virtual Book Tour to celebrate the Nov. 16 release of STYLED FOR MURDER with Reviews, Excerpts, Giveaways, Interviews and Recipes

GIVEAWAYS

Enter Here Nov. 14 – 24 to win my box set collection

Enter Here Nov. 1 – 18 to win a free book from Booklover’s Bench – Last Day!

On Sale Permed to Death

The Open Road Media ebook edition of Permed to Death (Bad Hair Day Mystery #1) is on sale TODAY ONLY for $1.99. This edition is based on the original version published by Kensington.

If you want my revised Author’s Edition instead, also available in print and audiobook, Go Here.

Booklover’s Bench Anniversary Giveaway, Feb. 1 – 18
Enter Here to win a Galaxy Tablet from Booklover’s Bench in our anniversary contest

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