Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Don't Call Me Pearly Girly


By: Pearl-of-the-East Freemont
From: Shadow of a Spout
By: Amanda Cooper (aka Victoria Hamilton)
Series: Teapot Collector Mysteries
Pub. Date: April 7th, 2015

I have a fancy for a gentleman who is Siamese. He's handsome, dark and very mysterioso, with an angular bony aristocratic face and narrow eyes. He just moved in next door, so  I've only seen him from the window, but oo la la! If he has seen me, then he will be in love with me, this I know. I am gorgeous, thirteen pounds of fluffy beauty wearing refined white 'gloves'. Birman by birth, I am a royal cat among cats, known as the Sacred Cat of Burma, with a lineage going back to my ancestors, bred as a temple cats in Northern Burma. You could not understand my real name, but my given name is Pearl, and my human is Rose Freemont, the owner of a tearoom, which is a very respectable trade for a lady.

Rose's grand-daughter, Sophie, is not so refined as her Nana, as she calls Rose. Sophie is happy and young and a little noisy, but she cooks divinely. Unfortunately, she has a nickname for me; she calls me Pearly-Girly. I don't like that, but she has some good qualities, so I let it go

Birman photo courtesy of: http://www.birmans.biz/birman-cat.htm
The gentleman next door has an even more unfortunate name. He is called Sweet Pea, and if I chuckle, it is because he is far too handsome to be a Sweet Pea. Perhaps we will arrange a meeting, and I can see if this Sweet Pea truly is fitted to be my consort. He's not royal, as I am, but... even given his deliciously absurd name, he may be fitting, since I understand from the humans' chatter that he is descended from a long line of 'winners', whatever that is.

Gilda, the chattery frizzy woman who works for the demon-woman next door (Thelma Mae Earnshaw) talks constantly about Sweet Pea. I have heard from her (horrifying!) that there are such things as 'cat shows' where cats are displayed, and his parents were both winners of blue ribbons. Who would want a blue ribbon? I suppose I would, if I could play with it.

So... we shall see. I have yet to examine him, but I'm sure I can persuade Rose to schedule a meeting some time soon. Helloooo Sweet Pea!


Giveaway!

I have a lovely Super Package to give away, comprised of: One Grace Teaware teacup and saucer, One package Ginger Honey tea, one sample package of Earl Grey loose leaf, Two Reusable Teabags made by Karen Owen, One Cozy up to a good mystery! Tote bag, and one copy each of Tempest in a Teapot and Shadow of a Spout!

Entries from Canada and the US welcome!

To enter:
1 - Comment on this blog by MIDNIGHT April 21st, 2015.
2 - Leave an email address in your entry where I can reach you. You can phrase it - my name (at) server dot com so the bots don't grab it!


To learn more about Amanda Cooper and the Teapot Collector Mysteries see these pages:

Website: http://www.victoriahamiltonmysteries.com

Victoria Hamilton/Amanda Cooper on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorVictoriaHamilton

Teapot Collector Mysteries on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Amanda-Coopers-Teapot-Collector-Mysteries/296605927102353

Teapot Collector Mysteries on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/vintagekitchenm/teapot-collector-mysteries/

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113 comments:

  1. bookwomenApril 21, 2015 at 5:25 AM

    What a great giveaway. Congrats on the new book. I have been enjoying all of your series. Thanks
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  2. Jen ScottApril 21, 2015 at 6:08 AM

    I enjoyed reading about you Pearl and Sweet Pea. You both sounds delightful.
    What a lovely giveaway! Thank you.
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  3. candace knightApril 21, 2015 at 7:15 AM

    Thank you for the chance. I can't wait to read this book.
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  4. AnonymousApril 21, 2015 at 7:37 AM

    Wow this all looks great and I would love to read it. Thank you for the giveaway.
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  5. BookladyApril 21, 2015 at 7:42 AM

    Thanks for the great giveaway. I hope Pearl gets to meet Sweet Pea soon.

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  6. Karen BApril 21, 2015 at 8:11 AM

    Pearl and Sweet Pea - a match made in heaven?!? Can't wait to read this series.

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  7. AnonymousApril 21, 2015 at 8:35 AM

    Oh, hoping they meet and it works out or them.

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  8. lklebackApril 21, 2015 at 8:52 AM

    Great giveaway! And cats are the best. [email protected]

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  9. MargaretApril 21, 2015 at 9:00 AM

    From a Siamese and Balinese (long hair Siamese) mom, I am always thrilled when these wonderful and inteligent cats get the recognition they deserve. And I love the clever title! Looking forward to reading. Happy writing.
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  10. Daniele KApril 21, 2015 at 9:06 AM

    What a great giveaway! Thank you for the opportunity. dmskrug3 at hotmail dot com

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  11. AbbyApril 21, 2015 at 9:26 AM

    Wow thanks for the great giveaway!!! I have not read any of the books from this series. I have however read all of the vintage kitchen mysteries thus far. I perfer tea over coffee any day.
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  12. Cris SalmonApril 21, 2015 at 9:40 AM

    Thanks for the great giveaway! Love the series. [email protected]

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  13. B J EnglishApril 21, 2015 at 9:41 AM

    Ginger honey tea sounds delicious. Not that the books aren't needed either. Thanks for such a great giveaway.

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  14. Deborah J. BenoitApril 21, 2015 at 9:44 AM

    What a fun giveaway. And I love ginger tea. Thank you!

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  15. Grandma CootieApril 21, 2015 at 9:49 AM

    Is there anything better than the confidence of a cat?? Fun post and terrific giveaway. Thanks!
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  16. Sandy RobertsApril 21, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    I am very happy to have found you as an author....love your books! Thank you for the beautiful giveaways.
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  17. AliciaApril 21, 2015 at 9:56 AM

    Love, love, love this series!
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  18. Elaine KlingbeilApril 21, 2015 at 10:14 AM

    What a great giveaway! I would love to read more about Pearl, and Sweet Pea, too!

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  19. Casey SchillingApril 21, 2015 at 10:17 AM

    What a great giveaway! I haven't read this series yet and would love to!

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  20. Janel FlynnApril 21, 2015 at 10:19 AM

    Great giveaway. Just ordered off amazon the first book. Looking forward to reading it and then the second. Thanks a bunch. lady (dot) janel @ Hotmail (dot) com

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  21. Rhonda J GApril 21, 2015 at 10:19 AM

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  22. bski92April 21, 2015 at 10:20 AM

    Love it!!
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  23. NettieApril 21, 2015 at 10:20 AM

    Thanks for the opportunity and sharing your books! What a great series. nettiesclutter at yahoo dot com.

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  24. Kendra PrinceApril 21, 2015 at 10:22 AM

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  25. Darlene HolleyApril 21, 2015 at 10:22 AM

    this sounds like a great book and what a great giveaway!! Thanks for the chance :) darholley1 (at) aol,com

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  26. Shirley LayneApril 21, 2015 at 10:24 AM

    Love your books and that teacup is [email protected]

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  27. AnonymousApril 21, 2015 at 10:27 AM

    Beautiful! Would love to read sip tea :) [email protected]

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  28. Laura CollinsApril 21, 2015 at 10:32 AM

    Love the cover, I would love to win. [email protected]

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  29. Debra PuksarApril 21, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    I am a big tea drinker. This sounds like my type of mystery. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of this book.
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  30. Robin DriscollApril 21, 2015 at 10:42 AM

    Love the covers and these sound great!! pp92596 at outlook dot com

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  31. Amy2readApril 21, 2015 at 10:42 AM

    Love these books and of course i love tea :) one can't go without the other.
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  32. ClicknerApril 21, 2015 at 10:46 AM

    Love the covers. sclickner at juno dot com

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  33. petiteApril 21, 2015 at 10:49 AM

    Love tea and this wonderful feature and giveaway. elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  34. Taryn LeeApril 21, 2015 at 10:54 AM

    What a lovely giveaway, I love tea. Can't wait to read the book I always look forward to each new one!!!

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  35. travelerApril 21, 2015 at 10:56 AM

    A most delightful giveaway. Tea is my fave. Thanks and best wishes. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

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  36. teabirdApril 21, 2015 at 10:59 AM

    Tea! It's in my name!

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  37. Sue FApril 21, 2015 at 11:03 AM

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  38. BeautifulDarknessApril 21, 2015 at 11:05 AM

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  39. Patricia BallasApril 21, 2015 at 11:09 AM

    Thank you for such a wonderful creative giveaway. Just discovered you and apparently at the perfect time. spunkymidwestgal at that there gmail.com

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  40. ShelApril 21, 2015 at 11:20 AM

    I'm pretty sure my own Siamese male (Sinatra, if you please), would kill me in my sleep if I should dare to call him "Sweet Pea". His preferred nickname is "Handsome", thank you very much! *grin*.

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  41. Penny MarksApril 21, 2015 at 11:20 AM

    Very nice:) love my tea and books. Hi, my name is Penny and email is [email protected]. Thanks for this wonderful giveaway.

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  42. Deb ForbesApril 21, 2015 at 11:22 AM

    What a lovely giveaway. Hope to win.
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  43. Angela HollandApril 21, 2015 at 11:24 AM

    I love my teas and a mystery book and tea together what could be a better combo. Thank you for the chance to win. griperang at embarqmail dot com

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  44. JenniferApril 21, 2015 at 11:25 AM

    Thank you for the chance! J_lo_foxy at yahoo dot com

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  45. Brenda HydeApril 21, 2015 at 11:41 AM

    Tea and books together are my favorite thing! Thank you so much;)

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  46. Mari KrampachApril 21, 2015 at 11:44 AM

    I have not read your books before but I collect teapots and cats and the books sound wonderful. My name is neakers at aol dot com now I'm on my way to visit your other sites.

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  47. AnonymousApril 21, 2015 at 11:47 AM

    I love tea and your new book sounds like a great read! Off to visit your other sites.

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    Misty

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  48. briddieApril 21, 2015 at 11:48 AM

    How have I missed this series? I've collected teapots for years! I can't wait to start exploring these books!

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  49. Kelly HobbsApril 21, 2015 at 11:49 AM

    Thanks for the chance to win. [email protected]

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  50. MelanieApril 21, 2015 at 11:49 AM

    Thanks for the contest! What's better than tea and books? Yarnsnthreads at aol dot com

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  51. Wendy BraddockApril 21, 2015 at 11:51 AM

    What a contest!
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  52. AnneApril 21, 2015 at 11:52 AM

    Looking forward to reading your new book. I would love to win your give away. Thank you for the chance!
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  53. Lisa GeringApril 21, 2015 at 11:53 AM

    What fun! Cats, teapots and reading just go together! geringlisa at gmail dot com. Thanks!

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  54. AnonymousApril 21, 2015 at 11:56 AM

    Thank you for offering the giveaway...I'd love to enter! mychildsclosetbiz at yahoo dot com

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  55. Lynn HallsonApril 21, 2015 at 11:59 AM

    Wonderful giveaway. Thanks
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  56. AnonymousApril 21, 2015 at 12:14 PM

    Another series I have not started yet! I read the other two you write and find them both wonderful! Can't wait to read this one! Thanks for the chance to enter!
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  57. tinatreApril 21, 2015 at 12:14 PM

    How Sweet!!
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  58. AnonymousApril 21, 2015 at 12:35 PM

    A fabulous series. I adore Birmans I was fortunate to have one for 8 years before she died. Thank you for the chance to win. [email protected]

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  59. Sue FarrellApril 21, 2015 at 12:39 PM

    Wow! This is one super giveaway! I'd love to win it and sip tea and read about the adventures of Pearl---and find out if she gets to me Sweet Pea.
    Thanks for the contest.
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  60. Libby DoddApril 21, 2015 at 12:43 PM

    This (both the book and the give away) sounds great!
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  61. DeeApril 21, 2015 at 12:44 PM

    Great give away. Thank you! Love all your books.
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  62. Lin Casteel-ButlerApril 21, 2015 at 12:47 PM

    What a cool giveaway, hope I win! [email protected]

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  63. Lin Casteel-ButlerApril 21, 2015 at 12:47 PM

    What a cool giveaway, hope I win! [email protected]

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  64. NoraAApril 21, 2015 at 12:47 PM

    I love cats, especially long haired ones. My only problem is remembering to take extra allergy meds before visiting homes with cats in them. I'd be thrilled to be your lucky winner, especially for the tea you have in the package. We are very big tea drinkers in my house.

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  65. AnonymousApril 21, 2015 at 12:51 PM

    My flame pointed Siamese mix would probably think Sweet Pea was handsome too. The book sounds great :)

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  66. AnonymousApril 21, 2015 at 12:52 PM

    Super Giveaway!!! thank You! ♥
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  67. Jeannie D.April 21, 2015 at 12:53 PM

    Would love this prize package. Thanks for the chance.
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  68. AnonymousApril 21, 2015 at 1:01 PM

    Thank you for offering this giveaway!!! rd0731 (at) outlook (dot)(com)

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  69. AnonymousApril 21, 2015 at 1:07 PM

    Would love to win this prize. Thank you. crossxjo (at) Hotmail (dot) (com)

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  70. Sandra JohnsonApril 21, 2015 at 1:08 PM

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  71. Stephanie HallApril 21, 2015 at 1:18 PM

    Love your books. And teaspots. Would love to win!!
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  72. Pamela BodineApril 21, 2015 at 1:38 PM

    Love me some cozy mysteries! [email protected]
    My kitties say "Hey"

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  73. Judy WeaverApril 21, 2015 at 1:51 PM

    What a great prize!!
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  74. Paranormal and Romantic Suspense ReviewsApril 21, 2015 at 2:05 PM

    Thanks for the great giveaway and I love ginger tea and reading cozies!

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  75. MonicaApril 21, 2015 at 2:23 PM

    Thanks for the give away, can't wait to read The books..
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  76. KKATApril 21, 2015 at 2:28 PM

    Thanks for the giveaway
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  77. AnonymousApril 21, 2015 at 3:01 PM

    The book sounds great. Thanks for the chance to win and I love the teacup.
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  78. AnonymousApril 21, 2015 at 4:14 PM

    Wow. Wonderful.
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  79. AnnetteApril 21, 2015 at 4:29 PM

    I recently purchased several vintage tea cups and saucers on eBay. My daughter and I have afternoon tea at 4:00 every day. I was recently telling her about this series during one of our tea times. I would love to win this Giveaway to share with my daughter.
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  80. Joan SomersApril 21, 2015 at 4:35 PM

    Lovely giveaway! Thank you. Joan
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  81. Renee WApril 21, 2015 at 4:58 PM

    I love Sweet Pea's name. :) This sounds like a fun series. Thanks for the chance to win such a nice prize! [email protected]

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  82. AnonymousApril 21, 2015 at 5:03 PM

    What a lovely prize, and what a handsome cat! Thanks for the giveaway!
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  83. AnonymousApril 21, 2015 at 5:10 PM

    Thanks for the intro to this series and author which are both new to me. Love your blog ladies!
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  84. KuzlinApril 21, 2015 at 5:11 PM

    Although I have read (and loved) Shadow of a Spout, I would still love to win this wonderful gift package (i would share my copy of the 2nd book with some other lucky person!). I think Sweet Pea is a hysterical name for a boy cat but good luck to Rose if she meets him. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity. kuzlin at aol.com

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  85. Rachael AbramsApril 21, 2015 at 5:45 PM

    Cool!!! rachaelabrams317 (at)gmail (dot)com

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  86. Patricia P.April 21, 2015 at 6:00 PM

    Congratulations on the new book. Sounds terrific. I want to get more acquainted with these characters. choirlady27 (at) hotmail dot com

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  87. Wendy NewcombApril 21, 2015 at 6:08 PM

    What a cute cover! Thank you for hosting such a great giveaway.

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  88. Barbara T.April 21, 2015 at 6:50 PM

    My favorite cat markings are Siamese and especially Birmans. Bobbipad at gmail.com

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  89. jnalpathApril 21, 2015 at 7:07 PM

    Great reads zeta at iwon dot com

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  90. Tami NApril 21, 2015 at 7:13 PM

    Thank you!! So fun, would love this!! [email protected]

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  91. SquennApril 21, 2015 at 7:21 PM

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  92. AnonymousApril 21, 2015 at 7:21 PM

    My goodness! What a delightful giveaway! I would love this!

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  93. Pamela WoodfieldApril 21, 2015 at 7:23 PM

    I thought I entered this already but I don't see it. I would love to win this. I love hot tea! I also have missed this series somehow. I need to put it on my TBR list.
    Pamela
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  94. Michelle F.April 21, 2015 at 7:31 PM

    I like the Birman pictured. Kind of like a Siamese, but with white on the feet. Glad to learn that they were royal temple cats. I thought that was just the Siamese. Sweet Pea is a nice name. In fact, one of my e-mails has sweetpea in it plus the name of a cat I used to have. And last night when my cat Suzie was being loving I was thinking she was a sweet pea (or a sweetie pie). Would love to win! In real life we wouldn't want the cat on the table (on the book cover) while we were having tea. No cat hair in my tea sandwich, please.

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  95. DonnaApril 21, 2015 at 7:42 PM

    Awesome giveaway! Corky200(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  96. DonnaApril 21, 2015 at 7:43 PM

    Awesome giveaway! Corky200(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  97. Joy ScaggsApril 21, 2015 at 7:45 PM

    Wow ! Great giveaway. Would love to win , I know I won't but any way. I do love to read your books

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  98. Carolyn MerwinApril 21, 2015 at 7:55 PM

    Love to read your books wolvie29(at)optonline.net

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  99. kiki wApril 21, 2015 at 7:56 PM

    Looks like a great giveaway.

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  100. ravenApril 21, 2015 at 8:02 PM

    I love mysteries!
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  101. JeanneApril 21, 2015 at 8:20 PM

    What a wonderful giveaway! Jlsbookclub (at) nc (dot) rr (dot) com

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  102. KatreaderApril 21, 2015 at 8:28 PM

    I hope you get to meet Sweet Pea and don't laugh at his unfortunate (for a boy) name. Snag a scone for me!

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  103. cyn209April 21, 2015 at 9:17 PM

    throwing my hat in for this giveaway!!
    thank you!!

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  104. bn100April 21, 2015 at 9:19 PM

    sounds interesting

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  105. KathyApril 21, 2015 at 10:08 PM

    Would love to win.

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  106. SahmyApril 21, 2015 at 10:32 PM

    Oh, I can't wait to read this one! Thank you for the giveaway!
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  107. AnonymousApril 21, 2015 at 10:50 PM

    This sounds like a sassy mystery that is needing to be read. Thanks for your interview. [email protected]

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  108. angelhwk68April 21, 2015 at 10:58 PM

    Love Pearl! Hope all goes well with her and Sweet Pea! Thanks for the chance!
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  109. servedogmomApril 21, 2015 at 11:01 PM

    Amazing giveaway. Thank you for the opportunity. [email protected]

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  110. AllisonApril 21, 2015 at 11:15 PM

    I loved the first book - & Pearly-girly! Looking forward to reading the second book. Thanks for the chance. mackisa at gmail dot com

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    1. Karn JonesApril 22, 2015 at 1:52 AM

      Here's hoping.
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