Laina Turner, Author
L.C. Turner, Author

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Why I relaunched the Presley Thurman Cozy Mystery Series
Why I relaunched the Presley Thurman Cozy Mystery Series

My longest-running series is the Presley Thurman mystery series with 16 books over 12 years. It’s the one nearest and dearest to my heart and the biggest one I have. It’s also it the worst-performing sales wise which, as a professional author, is kind of important. I published my first book, Stilettos & Scoundrels, a […]

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Why I changed my Publishing Name
Why I changed my Publishing Name

After 10 years of using the name Laina Turner as my author name for my cozy mysteries a couple months ago, I decided to make a switch. Why, you ask? Because I like to make things difficult for myself. I just love a challenge, don’t you? Ok, not really. The name change wasn’t on a […]

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FRIEND FRIDAY - SUSAN WARNER
FRIEND FRIDAY - SUSAN WARNER

This week's Friend Friday book is Silver Destiny by Susan Warner. Find it on Amazon and FREE on Kindle Unlimited.   ABOUT THE BOOK: One had already known love. One thought love wasn't for him. Together they'll find an unconditional love that heals. Robert Parker has been in the army and traveled the world. He […]

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FRIEND FRIDAY - ROSE FRESQUEZ
FRIEND FRIDAY - ROSE FRESQUEZ

This week's Friend Friday spotlights The Doctor's Nanny by Rose Fresquez. Find the book on Amazon.   ABOUT THE BOOK: He’s about to propose to the woman of his dreams when he meets the love of his life. As a successful neurosurgeon about to propose to his gorgeous girlfriend, Ryan Harper has the perfect life. […]

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FRIEND FRIDAY - CHERRY CHRISTENSEN
FRIEND FRIDAY - CHERRY CHRISTENSEN

This week's Friend Friday spotlight is on Cherry Christensen's Secret Angel. Find the book on Amazon and FREE on Kindle Unlimited.   ABOUT THE BOOK: Doctoral student Hannah Wagganer has big dreams of leaving her hometown of Glen Arbor behind to teach at a large university. That is, until Jasper Morgan, the new mail carrier, […]

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FRIEND FRIDAY - TRICIA L. SANDERS
FRIEND FRIDAY - TRICIA L. SANDERS

This week's Friend Friday is Murder is a Dirty Business by Tricia L. Sanders. Find it on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.   ABOUT THE BOOK: Between hot flashes and divorce papers, a middle-aged woman reconsiders her outlook on life when she butts heads with a hot detective during a murder investigation. When Cece Cavanaugh’s […]

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