Tag Archives: cozy mysteries

We Could All Benefit from a Little More Mma Ramotswe Today

Posted on May 7, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Doesn’t it just feel like we could all use a big hug from a warm and sunny person from a warm and sunny place? That’s what I thought too, so today’s Raves n Faves is … Continue reading →

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The Whole Danged Family

Posted on April 21, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Everyone hanging in there? Well, I’ve been a busy bee, mixing, mingling and making new friends and readers, too! That makes yours truly giddily happy. So for this week we’re going to do things just … Continue reading →

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Oh the Romance, Oh the Suspense

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! One of my favorite days is here. Why, that would be Raves n Faves Thursday, of course. This week I’ve got some great reads by one of the best 20th century authors, Mary Stewart. Now … Continue reading →

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Miss Silver is such an Interesting Gal

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there guys and dolls! Say, Thursday just crept up like that, and I’ve got a great Raves n Faves blog for you today. I can’t think of a better thing to do on the weekend than curling up with … Continue reading →

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Weekends are Made for Intrigue

Posted on October 10, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Already Thursday’s here. My goodness, I just got over Monday. With the next weekend almost upon us, it’s time for my Raves and Faves, and this week I’m so excited to talk about the Lane … Continue reading →

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A Flaming Disaster

Posted on September 30, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! My girls have asked of me to share my misshapen adventures in life. Starting today, I’ll be posting regularly, basically a “dear diary,” about my dating and social swirl, the neighborhood gossip that I shouldn’t … Continue reading →

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New Season, New Changes

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Yes, it has been a while, hasn’t it? Lordy, I’ve missed being out and about in the social swirl. My girls have been so busy, but not forgetting me. Yes, they are at work on … Continue reading →

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Susan Takes 5 with Barbara Jean

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Well, look at that. Another month is passing before our very eyes. Being that it’s almost Halloween, I think we’re all due for a treat rather than a trick, don’t you? For yours truly, that … Continue reading →

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Fall into a Good Book

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Look no further for a good book. I’ve got five that I recommend to you for whiling away the longer evenings.  GRANNY FORKS A FUGITIVE by Julie Seedorf – Granny has a new weapon – … Continue reading →

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Andrea and Heather Take 5 with Barbara Jean

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Barbara Jean Coast

Hi there, guys and dolls! Well, if you told someone you’d ‘See You in September,’ you’d better do it lickety split, because the month’s almost over. Wasn’t that a fast one? Yours truly cannot believe how fast the days fly. … Continue reading →

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