• Mystery

    A fun read by Karen Cino #Mystery Bridal Shop Chaos @KarenCino #RLFblog #CozyMystery #Romance

    A fun read by Karen Cino #Mystery Bridal Shop Chaos @KarenCino #RLFblog #CozyMystery #Romance

    Shopping for a bridal gown turns into a murder mystery in Karen Cino's new contemporary cozy mystery.

    Will the wedding take place without a hitch?

    This is the last book in the Cookie Cutter Series.

    Karen, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I'm Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog.

    Happy to have you here!

    We're excited to find out more about your hero, but first, tell us about Bridal Shop Chaos.

    Bridal Shop Chaos (Cookie Cuter Mystery Book 7 by Karen Cino

    Genre Cozy Mystery Romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG17

    A routine shopping trip to a local bridal shop is disrupted when the bridal shop owner gets murdered while Connie and Sara are in the dressing room. As the investigation unwinds, secrets about the owner are discovered, as the list of suspects continue to grow.

    Sara Mazza and her boyfriend continue to have problems in their relationship, stemming back to the cruise they had taken the month before.

    As Connie's wedding day approaches, will they solve the case and not get themselves in harms way again?

    Where to buy Bridal Shop Chaos

    Publisher Mandolay Press

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097XH43H7

    Karen Cino Social Media

    Karen Cino is a multi-published author who has been writing since she was fourteen years old. She started her career by writing poetry, short stories and writing articles for her high school newspaper. After reading Jackie Collin's Lovers and Gamblers and Jacqueline Susann's, Valley of the Dolls, Karen found her niche. Karen loves writing about local places that people can relate to.
    Karen loves the summer, loves the beach. Her previous books were written and took place in various locations in Staten Island. Her Cookie Cutter Cozy Mystery Series takes place at the New Jersey Shore.
    Karen is a member of Women's Fiction Writers Association and Sisters in Crime and Romance Writers of America.
    Karen has two adult children, Michael Giordano, singer, songwriter and producer, and Nicole Giordano who works in Retail Management and is also a photographer. In 2015 Karen moved to the Jersey Shore.
    Website http://karencino.com
    Blog http://karencinobooks.com
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B008LCG31Y
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4444484.Karen_Cino
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  • Know the Hero,  Mystery

    Read the #Mystery Bridal Shop Chaos by Karen Cino @KarenCino #RLFblog #CozyMystery #Romance

    Read the #Mystery Bridal Shop Chaos by Karen Cino @KarenCino #RLFblog #CozyMystery Romance

    Shopping for a bridal gown turns into a murder mystery in Karen Cino's new contemporary cozy mystery.

    Will the wedding take place without a hitch?

    This is the last book in the Cookie Cutter Series.

    Karen, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I'm Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog.

    Happy to have you here!

    We're excited to find out more about your hero, but first, tell us about Bridal Shop Chaos.

    Bridal Shop Chaos (Cookie Cuter Mystery Book 7 by Karen Cino

    Genre Cozy Mystery Romance

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG17

    A routine shopping trip to a local bridal shop is disrupted when the bridal shop owner gets murdered while Connie and Sara are in the dressing room. As the investigation unwinds, secrets about the owner are discovered, as the list of suspects continue to grow.

    Sara Mazza and her boyfriend continue to have problems in their relationship, stemming back to the cruise they had taken the month before.

    As Connie's wedding day approaches, will they solve the case and not get themselves in harms way again?

    Know the Hero from Bridal Shop Mystery

    Here are some fun questions to help us know your hero.

    It's late, he's bored. What does he do?

    Brett goes through the case files of cold cases.

    What kind of food would he impulse buy if hungry?

    McDonalds

    Describe the kind of clothes he prefers to wear.

    When Brett isn't in a suit, he wears jeans in the winter and shorts in the summer.

    Does he know how to fix things?

    Yes. Brett has an extensive collection of tools.

    He tried to do something and it went badly. Tell us about it.

    He'd keep trying to fix it or the situation. He hates when his cases go wrong, with missing evidence. He'll go back to the paperwork and evidence going through it again, making sure he didn't miss anything. Of course with some cursing along the way.

    How does he act around children he doesn't know?

    He talks to them and depending on the age will talk about ways to stay safe and not get bullied.

    What is he like first thing in the morning?

    Brett jumps right out of bed and goes into the kitchen for his morning espresso.

    Can he use chopsticks?

    Always uses chopsticks when he eats Chinese food.

    Does he drink coffee? If so, how does he take it? If not, what does he drink instead?

    First cup is espresso, black with a half of espresso spoon of sugar. After that he drinks coffee, dark with half and half and a spoon of sugar.

    What apps would he have on his phone?

    MLB. He's a huge New York Mets fan, TD Bank, Stop & Shop, iHeart Radio, Walgreens and of course Home Depot and Lowes

    Android or iPhone?

    iPhone

    Beard or clean-shaven?

    Clean Shaven

    Earrings/piercings/tattoos or unadorned skin?

    Unadorned skin

    Personal vehicle or public transport?

    A jeep or the undercover sedan when he's working.

    Recycle or toss?

    A recycle nut. He even recycles toilet paper and paper towel holders.

    Thanks for helping us get to know your hero!

    Where to buy Bridal Shop Chaos

    Publisher Mandolay Press

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097XH43H7

    Karen Cino Social Media

    Karen Cino is a multi-published author who has been writing since she was fourteen years old. She started her career by writing poetry, short stories and writing articles for her high school newspaper. After reading Jackie Collin's Lovers and Gamblers and Jacqueline Susann's, Valley of the Dolls, Karen found her niche. Karen loves writing about local places that people can relate to.
    Karen loves the summer, loves the beach. Her previous books were written and took place in various locations in Staten Island. Her Cookie Cutter Cozy Mystery Series takes place at the New Jersey Shore.
    Karen is a member of Women's Fiction Writers Association and Sisters in Crime and Romance Writers of America.
    Karen has two adult children, Michael Giordano, singer, songwriter and producer, and Nicole Giordano who works in Retail Management and is also a photographer. In 2015 Karen moved to the Jersey Shore.
    Website http://karencino.com
    Blog http://karencinobooks.com
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B008LCG31Y
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4444484.Karen_Cino
    Newsletter http://us8.campaign-archive1.com/home/?u=372e9cad72e3faf1c0a8b9a4e&id=9ac84ba873
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/karencino
    Facebook Author Page https://www.facebook.com/Karen-Cino-296585170371401/

  • Book Release,  Mystery

    Bridal Shop Chaos (Cookie Cutter Cozy Mystery #7) by Karen Cino @karencino #RLFblog #NewRelease #ContemporaryRomance #Cozy

    Bridal Shop Chaos (Cookie Cutter Cozy Mystery #7) by Karen Cino @karencino #RLFblog #NewRelease #ContemporaryRomance #Cozy

    Shopping for a bridal gown turns into a murder mystery in Karen Cino's new contemporary cozy mystery. Will the wedding take place without a hitch?

    Karen, welcome to Romance Lives Forever. I'm Kayelle Allen, author and owner of this blog. Happy to have you here!

    Please tell us about Bridal Shop Chaos (Book 7 in the Cookie Cutter Cozy Mystery Series.

    Bridal Club Chaos by Karen Cino

    Genre Contemporary romance cozy mystery

    Book heat level (based on movie ratings): PG17

    A routine trip to a local bridal shop is disrupted when the bridal shop owner gets murdered while Connie and Sara are in the dressing room. As the investigation unwinds, secrets out the owner are discovered, as the list of suspects continue to grow.

    Sara Mazza and her boyfriend continue to have problems in their relationship, stemming back to the cruise they had taken the month before.

    As Connie's wedding day approaches, will they solve the case and not get themselves in harms way again?

    Why did you write this book?

    Writing is my passion. Since I moved from Staten Island, New York to the New Jersey Shore. I love the beach, so having my series take place at the Jersey Shore was a blast.

    What is your favorite genre to read?

    I am a big reader. I love reading Women's Fiction and Cozy Mysteries, but give me a good Stephen King novel and I'm in heaven.

    Who is your favorite character from fiction (not including your own)?

    I love Stephanie Plum. She's a multi dimensional character, with a definite laugh out loud read.

    What are you working on at the moment?

    I'm working on a Women's Fiction romance and a new contemporary cozy mystery.

    What books will we see from you in coming months?

    Moving forward I will be releasing Down at the Shore, book 1 in the Five Beach Road Series.

    Where to buy Bridal Shop Chaos

    Publisher Mandolay Press

    Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097YYVBGR

    Karen Cino Social Media

    Karen Cino is a multi-published author who has been writing since she was fourteen years old. She started her career by writing poetry, short stories and writing articles for her high school newspaper. After reading Jackie Collin's Lovers and Gamblers and Jacqueline Susann's, Valley of the Dolls, Karen found her niche. Karen loves writing about local places that people can relate to.
    Karen loves the summer, loves the beach. Her previous books were written and took place in various locations in Staten Island. Her Cookie Cutter Cozy Mystery Series takes place at the New Jersey Shore.
    Karen is a member of Women's Fiction Writers Association and Sisters in Crime and Romance Writers of America.
    Karen has two adult children, Michael Giordano, singer, songwriter and producer, and Nicole Giordano who works in Retail Management and is also a photographer. In 2015 Karen moved to the Jersey Shore.
    Website http://karencino.com
    Blog http://karencinobooks.com
    Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B008LCG31Y
    Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4444484.Karen_Cino
    Newsletter http://us8.campaign-archive1.com/home/?u=372e9cad72e3faf1c0a8b9a4e&id=9ac84ba873
    Facebook https://www.facebook.com/karencino
    Facebook Author Page https://www.facebook.com/Karen-Cino-296585170371401/