Release Blitz, Exclusive Excerpt & Giveaway:
Honey Mead Murder
By Dahlia Donovan
Honey Bear Cosy Mysteries, Book 1
Get ready for a charmingly quirky murder mystery with a twist of romance in
Honey Mead Murder!
Follow the heart-warming story of George Bernard Sheth, a devoted pug and bee lover, who has been secretly crushing on a local mead brewer. But when a customer dies during a mead tasting, Murphy Baird, the brewer, finds himself at the centre of a police investigation.
As the two navigate the murder mystery, they find themselves falling deeper in love, all while trying to stay alive long enough for their first date. With meddling friends and unexpected plot twists, “Honey Mead Murder” is a must-read for anyone who loves a good MM romance and a thrilling mystery.
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Exclusive Excerpt:
Honey Bear Brewery had an almost stereotypical Scottish pub attached to it. Wooden panels on the walls and soft lighting made for a warm, cosy atmosphere. Small round tables were littered around the room.
The bar itself took up most of the wall across from the door. They only stocked mead, so glasses lined the shelves instead of the usual liquor bottles. Stools at the counter were already filled with the regulars who came to tastings.
People came to Murphy’s place to try the mead on tap that evening and for stories. His grandda and da brought guitars with them. They’d sing and weave tales about the village and other local lore.
Tonight had been different so far. Half of the crowd were the usual locals. The rest were acquaintances of the Donelsons, none of whom seemed thrilled to be there.
The sneering and tittering laughter had begun to rattle George’s nerves. He reached up to raise the level of his noise-cancelling headphones. It helped a little, though not much.
“All right, Buzz?” Maisie waved him over. She was pouring water into one of the bowls containing dry ice. “Thought we’d add a bit of atmosphere to the evening.”
“Nice.” George watched the bubbling, creeping clouds burbling up out of the bowl. “Careful it doesn’t get into the mead. Dry ice can be deadly.”
Moving across the room, George tried to find Murphy. For a tall bear of a man, he could vanish in the crowd. Instead, he heard someone behind him, though the voice was too muffled to understand.
“How dare you ignore me.” Ronald Donelson snatched the headphones off George’s head, yanking his long hair in the process. “I asked a question.”
“Oi.” Murphy thundered his way across the room, shouldering through people who parted like the Red Sea. “Leave him alone, or I’ll toss you out on your arse. And keep your bloody hands to yourself.”
“I beg your pardon.”
“Good. You should.” Murphy led George away from Ronald. He paused to grab the headphones before continuing across the pub. “Are you okay?”
George reached up to rub his head, which still smarted a bit from his hair being yanked. “I’m fine. Margo did warn me they were a loathsome duo.”
“How about you hide out in my office? I’ve got a book I’ve been meaning to share with you. Tasting should wrap up soon enough.” Murphy guided him through the door behind the bar, which led them into the brewery. “Maybe not an ideal first date.”
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About the Author:
Dahlia Donovan wrote her first romance series after a crazy dream about shifters and damsels in distress. She prefers irreverent humour and unconventional characters. An autistic and occasional hermit, her life wouldn’t be complete without her husband and her massive collection of books and video games.
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