Sunday, May 21, 2017

Tale of Two Titles



By: Jaymie Leighton & Merry Wynter
From: Vintage Kitchen Mysteries & Merry Muffin Mysteries
Titles: Leave It to Cleaver & Muffin To Fear
Publishing dates: Mid-June & July 25th, 2017




Ladies, will you tell us your immediate plans?

Jaymie: (looking a bit shy) Well, some of it is private, for sure, with Jakob - You've met Jakob, right? Yummy looking lumberjack kind of guy, dark hair, dark eyes, beard that grows in in seconds? - but as always, I'm working on several projects including more acquisitions for the Queensville Historic Manor, and a few other jobs.

Merry: (Sighing) Funny how our guys sound a lot alike, Jaymie... yummy, dark haired, dark eyed, broad shouldered... that's my Virgil. As for me, for the foreseeable future I'll be trying to figure out how to keep an enormous American Castle afloat. The electric bill alone... sheesh!

Ladies, ladies! What about murder?

Merry: I don't think that will help keep the castle going. Unless I become a hitwoman?

Hah hah. But seriously... you've both discovered your share of dead bodies. Do you see murder in your immediate future?

Merry: Funny you should say that... like a fortune teller. Janice Grover has decided to pretend to be a fortune teller with this crazy lot of ghost hunting reality show folks who just invaded my castle. I'm just trying to survive their visit - filming things that just won't go bump in the night for them - but Janice has dressed up like some silent movie era circus gypsy.

Jaymie: (Laughing) No dead bodies I hope. I need a distraction right now because I have some exciting stuff coming up (stuff I can't share yet) so Becca and I have agreed to clear out an old house. We get to keep the pick of the vintage and antique stuff. It's a big house halfway between Queensville and Wolverhampton, but I think we're safe there... no dead bodies!

Merry: (with a sideglance) You hope. I think you may just have jinxed yourself.

Jaymie: (looking stricken) Oops. Heavens, I hope not. That's the last thing I need right now with so much else on my plate! I've got to organize my upcoming... yikes! I'd better shut my mouth.

Okay, ladies; so you won't spill the beans about what's really going on?

Jaymie & Merry: Nope.



So... readers? You'll just have to read all about Jaymie and Merry's continuing adventures in Leave It To Cleaver,  (Vintage Kitchen Mysteries #6) coming out in mid-June, and Muffin To Fear, (Merry Muffin #5) coming out July 25th!

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VictoriaHamiltonMysteries.com

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In the meantime... a fun giveaway for commenters! Comment here to enter to win this cozy mystery mug - it says 'Cozy up to a great mystery! - and skull teaspoon!





Guidelines:

1 - Open to US and Canadian addresses.

2 - Comment by Midnight, May 22nd.

3 - Leave a first name and email address (yourname (at) yourserver (dot) com)



89 comments:

  1. I cannot wait to read more! I would love to enjoy my tea with that cozy mug and teaspoon. Thanks for the chance!
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  2. How cute that mug and spoon is...I liked and shared this post. Thank you for the contest.
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  3. I love the mug and spoon. Thanks for the chance. Signing up for your newsletter.
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  5. Thanks for a chance to win this delightful, yet mysterious, cup and spoon.
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  6. So fun to read about Jaymie and Merry together! I am looking forward to reading more of their adventures! The mug and spoon are so cute, thanks for the chance to win! Julia
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  7. This is Lois Rotella and I cannot wait to both book. Love the giveaway. [email protected]

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  8. I've got both books on pre-order and can't wait!!

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  9. Sandra BartlesMay 21, 2017 at 7:28 AM

    Loved this blog!

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  10. Love that mug and spoon, love your books. Thank you for the chance to win

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  11. Linda [email protected]
    The mug is so cute

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  12. i love the Vintage Kitchen Mysteries, the Muffin ones sound good too!
    would love the mug! [email protected]

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  13. I love these two series and cannot wait until the books are out. Such fun reads. Keep up the good work and thanks for all you do. patti (dot) s (at) comcast (dot) net

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  14. Awesome! Thank you! Looking forward to the new books! Love, love love this spoon! [email protected]

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  15. This mug is awesome. Would like to win and read your books while enjoying my coffee.
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  16. Great mug! I can't wait to read the next Merry Muffin Mystery!
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  17. That is quite the spoon. The cup looks more inviting....LOL
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  18. Wrong email
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  19. Oh I need to read both of these. Thank you for the opportunity.

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  20. I love both of these series! The mug is cute. mommatoodle at msn dot com

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  21. amy guillaume lindermanMay 21, 2017 at 8:40 AM

    love to read these series! love the cool mug and spoon!

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  22. Love Victoria's books and I collect mugs :-) What a great giveaway!

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  23. Thanks for the opportunity. [email protected]

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  24. Would love to win! Love the mug and spoon....so cute

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  25. Love that mug and spoon. I'd love to add it to my collection. Haven't read either series yet but they sound interesting so I'll get started on one or both asap.

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  26. I oh so love that mug & spoon, big fan of your books. It would be such a delight to drink out of that cup & stir my hot chocolate with that spoon. I always get excited when I have a new book of yours to read, Thanks as always for your generosity. [email protected]

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  27. So, are there any more dead bodies in the house? Silly question, right?
    Karin
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  28. Love both series! duduerst(at)tds(dot)net

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  29. Yay! More new books for me this summer!
    Cute mug and very cute and unique spoon.
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  30. Enjoyed reading the interview on this cold and cloudy morning. A very cute spoon and mug. dbahn(at)iw(dot)net

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  31. Yvonne GilbertMay 21, 2017 at 9:45 AM

    Thank you! This is a great giveaway! Crossing my fingers.
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  32. Yvonne GilbertMay 21, 2017 at 9:45 AM

    Thank you! This is a great giveaway! Crossing my fingers.
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  33. Jessica ReitmeyerMay 21, 2017 at 9:45 AM

    I love.a good cozy mystery! And the mug is so cute! Jessica [email protected]

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  34. The mug will look perfect for my collection also I love the series. I can't wait. Margarita josmar1520(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  35. Love the mug and spoon. Love the books too. Thank you for the opportunity. pgenest57 (at) aol (dot) com

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  36. love these 2 series! Thank you for the chance to win

    johnna
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  37. Cool spoon.
    Julie
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  38. Love the interview, the ghost hunting group really catches my eye, sounds like it will be fun. I will also chime with everybody that I love that mug and spoon.
    Debbie
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  39. Sharon GuagliardoMay 21, 2017 at 10:38 AM

    Oh these sound so wonderful!! What a fun interview, too. Thank you for the chance. Sharon catwoman-1(at)comcast(dot)net

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  40. Oh these books sound like my cup of tea! And the mug and spoon are just so unique and wonderful.
    Dolores
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  41. Thanks for the post so we can catch up on what is happening with Jaymie and Merry.

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  42. Grandma CootieMay 21, 2017 at 10:49 AM

    What a cute post and love those titles. Can't wait to find out what happens next in these series. And as always a great giveaway. Thanks!
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  43. Fun post.
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  44. Thank you for the interveiw I've enjoyed it, love the titles, thanks
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  45. Autumn TrapaniMay 21, 2017 at 11:03 AM

    I love these mysteries and can't wait to see what Jaymie and Merry are up to! aut1063(at)gmail(dot)com

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  46. Always fun to read these interviews and the books. The cup and spoon are awesome.
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  47. I'm anxious to read that new vintage kitchen mystery. But first I'd like to win that cute cup and spoon.
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  48. Great to see upcoming titles for both series. Can't wait! grace dot koshida at gmail dot com

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  49. I LOVE a great cozy mystery!! These sound fabulous!! Thank you for the chance at this generous giveaway!! I love the mug and spoon! 😀 Fingers crossed! Good luck everyone! ❤
    -Erin 😊

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  50. Wonderful books and enjoyable interview. Thanks for this adorable giveaway. elliotbencan(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  51. thanks for doing the contest. Can't wait to read you work. [email protected]

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  52. Thank you for the fun contest! [email protected]

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  53. Cozy mysteries are captivating. Thanks for your books and this giveaway. Anne. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

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  54. H. I'm Paula. I enjoy the Vintage Kitchen mystery series. I've been waiting for the new one to come out. Please keep them coming. :0)
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  55. What a fabulous mug-teaspoon set! I'm looking forward to reading both Leave it to Cleaver and Muffin to Fear.

    Lisa (llcejka at gmail dot com)

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  56. Sara Goetz-GordonMay 21, 2017 at 11:59 AM

    I love a good cozy and a cup of coffee or tea!
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  57. Sara Goetz-GordonMay 21, 2017 at 11:59 AM

    I love a good cozy and a cup of coffee or tea!
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  58. Adorable cup and spoon!!

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  59. I was so excited to hear about two new books coming out I sooooooooooooo enjoy reading them all, three series. I a big tea drinker and really love your spoon & mug.

    Lori
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  60. Fun post. I love this spoon. Thank you for the chance to win. Dmskrug3 at hotmail dot com

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  61. Alisha CollinsMay 21, 2017 at 1:38 PM

    Can't wait to read more! Love the mug and spoon! Thank You!!
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  62. Elaine RobersonMay 21, 2017 at 1:50 PM

    A fantastic giveaway. Thanks for the chance.
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  63. Joanne KocourekMay 21, 2017 at 2:22 PM

    Love the mug and novel spoon. Perfect for a mystery.. ServedogmomATyahooDOTcom

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  64. Cute giveaway. Lori [email protected]

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  65. Can't wait to read both of these books! I really enjoy both of these series!!! [email protected]

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  66. oneponychick66May 21, 2017 at 3:01 PM

    Both are already on my shelf at Goodreads!!!! Perfect afternoon. Is a cup of tea, good book,and my cats and dog curled up with me!!! Need to make some scones!!!!!
    [email protected]. Sandy

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  67. What a great giveaway. Thank you.
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  68. I can't wait to read both books. Looks like a summer of great reading. Great cover and titled for both books. Great mug and spoon, thanks for the chance.
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  69. I can't wait to read both books. Looks like a summer of great reading. Great cover and titled for both books. Great mug and spoon, thanks for the chance.
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  70. Virgil & Jakob sound like great guys.
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  71. I loved reading about these books and the great giveaway.
    Thank you and Blessings!
    Connie
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  72. I would love to read these two. I have read your books in the past and enjoyed them. [email protected]
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  73. Marilyn MosierMay 21, 2017 at 6:25 PM

    How cute & those books sound great...book run ;)

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  74. Keep looking for the new Vintage book on Amazon, not there yet. Hope it posts soon so I can pre-order it. Thanks for the chance to win this super mug and spoon. kayt18 (at) comcast (dot) net

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  75. I love the title of these books. They look good

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  76. I love the prizes. Thank you for this chance! areewekidding(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  77. Can't wait to read more while having tea in that lovely cup! ioncookbooks(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  78. Awesome mug and spoon!! Perfect for my tea.
    Sheila
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  79. Donamae KutskaMay 21, 2017 at 9:14 PM

    Wow! Amazing mug! The spoon is terrific too. Thank you I enjoy your books. [email protected]

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  80. Thanks for an amazing giveaway. I can't wait to read these new books. doward1952(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  81. I love the Vintage Kitchen sereis, and I am very excited for the release of Leave It to Cleaver. I haven't read any of the Merry Muffin books yet, but I hope to soon. Thank you so much for the chance to win the beautiful mug, and that AWESOME spoon.
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  82. Cool spoon! I love cozy mysteries. Miranda. letyourmindalone (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  83. Didn't realize Jaymie and Merry were such teases! Great books! Thanks for the chance to win! emmasmom69 AT gmail DOT com

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  84. Both those books sound great! I'll have to check them out.
    Thanks so much for the chance!
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  85. Love the cup and spoon. [email protected]

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  86. I'm sooooo excited that the Vintage Kitchen Mystery series is continuing. I can't wait to read Leave it to Cleaver. I haven't had the pleasure of reading the Merry Muffin series, but I'm sure I would love it.

    Thank you so much for the giveaway. I loving drinking tea as I read.

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  87. Love the interview... Cozy Mysteries rule!!
    Cheers-
    Kelly Braun
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