Remember when we used to travel? - by Judith Hudson

I'm big on escapist reading these days so I'm indulging in a little armchair travel.


Do you enjoy reading mysteries? The fun, the action, the exotic locations. With a dash of romantic tension between the two protagonists thrown in. (When it's a series you can't rush the romance.)


Welcome to my new series, the Rocky and Bernadette travel mysteries! In the first book, Temple of the Jaguar, (did I mention it's out May 1?)  travel photographer Rocky Falconi and novice travel writer Bernadette Mallow are sent to a remote village in the Yucatan jungle to cover a Mayan Cultural tour and, of course, murder and mayhem ensue!



Just for fun, (and don't we all need a bit of fun these days?) I made this book trailer.

You can also watch it here on youTube

What readers say about Temple of the Jaguar:
"A fun fast paced murder mystery that takes you on a tour of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico!"
"[an] entertaining murder mystery ... I look forward to more travel adventures with Bernadette and Rocky."

 

The blurb:
Former archaeologist and single mother Bernadette Mallow is on her first assignment with Let’s Travel magazine, covering a Maya Cultural Tour deep in the Yucatan jungle. After years of transcribing her former professor’s dry academic notes, this is her dream job, but she has to do a good job if she wants more work with the magazine.
Her new partner, photographer Rocky Falconi, is difficult to win over and, to make matters worse, her annoying second sight acts up, warning her something is terribly wrong. A gift from her Irish granny, it never gives her any real insight— just always seems to get her into trouble.
When bodies start turning up in the lagoon, being in the wrong place at the wrong time draws unwanted attention to Bernadette from the Mexican police. That's when Rocky decides it's time to step in.
Bernadette has to get “granny’s gift” under control before someone else gets hurt—or dies.

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A Little Bit of Bloomin' Luck by Nora LeDuc #RomanceGems

I'm a fortunate person. No doubt about it. After graduating from college, I rethought my career choice. While pondering, I decided to take a teacher's aide position in Brattleboro, Vermont. I had one acquaintance in the town. She gave me the number of a local dentist who had a great apartment for rent. So sight unseen, I took it, thinking I'd be like Mary Tyler Moore (MTM). I'd make it on my own.

Brattleboro

I quickly found out that I'd rented a third floor, two-room attic space and wasn't a clone of MTM but of her unlucky in-love sidekick, Rhoda Morganstern. I earned $200 a month. My rent was $100. I stretched my check to pay my electric bill, my groceries, and a little entertainment. I had no car, cable, or phone since they would be too expensive. Internet was in the future. But I enjoyed working with the kids and had landed in a hip town. If you're familiar with Bratt, you know this is true. Main Street is composed of unique stores. An artsy vibe permeates the atmosphere. I was there for the opening of one of the first vegetarian restaurants. When people visited, this is where we ate. They loved it. We sat at community tables. Large potted plants decorated the corners. Waiters with long hair (the style then) waited on us with a smile. Throw in the night life of bands and dancing, the downtown movie theater, with cheap rates, a beautiful library, and all was good.

My downstairs neighbors were a couple from New York. They often invited me to watch TV with them. They also introduced me to a handsome, six-foot young man. He'd recently moved to Brattleboro and was waiting for his rental to open up. Our first official date was at the Winter Carnival. We cheered for the ski racers and jumpers on Harris Hill. We've been together ever since. 

Often I wonder what if I hadn't taken that job, or if I hadn't moved out of state, or if I hadn't rented the attic nook? Sometimes, My Friends, you take the path with the curve in the road, and you are blessed with luck.


Please stay safe. If you're feeling lonely, I'm on Facebook. I would love to hear from you! And keep reading.
Love, Nora

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