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Congratulations, Joan Hall!

1/1/2024

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Hello, blog friends!

​Today I have the extraordinary pleasure of welcoming
 author ​Joan Hall to my blog. Her novella, A Death at the Inn, is the seventh book in the Harbor Pointe series, and today is Release Day. I've already turned it's pages and can attest that this is an entrancing, 5-Star read. 

Most of you know Joan, but here's a few brief facts about her. She lives in the great State of Texas, and since retirement, her focus is writing. All of her nine books were well-received, earning her the respect of readers everywhere. 

Joan is an avid reader, and she attributes her interest in writing to her love of stories. At the age of ten, she wrote short stories and even dabbled in poetry. Her primary interest is mystery and suspense. 

In her official bio, Joan confesses to being a fan of classic rock music and explains that songs often serve as the inspiration for her books and stories. She also likes full moons, exploring old cemeteries, taking ghost walks, and learning about legends and folklore.


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BLURB:
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After an argument with her fiancé, up-and-coming actress Leah Myers booked a room at the Harbor Pointe Inn. Near the end of her stay, someone found her body at the bottom of the nearby cliff. The police ruled her death a suicide.


Five years later, four people from Leah’s past visit the inn on the anniversary of her death. Her fiancé, her brother, her psychologist, and her close friend, Adele, who was a guest at Harbor Pointe the night Leah died.

Deputy Brad Sherman, assistant to the lead detective, has always believed something was amiss with the investigation. When he learns Leah’s former acquaintances are staying at the inn, he decides to look at the old case file.

The four guests soon learn each other’s identity and begin to discuss the events leading up to Leah’s demise. But someone doesn’t want them to know the truth. When Adele confesses she is haunted by the possibility she saw something important that fateful night, it puts her in grave danger.

Now it’s a race against time before she becomes the killer’s next victim.

For more information about A Death at the Inn and about the series, please go to the links below: 
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PURCHASE LINK: Amazon 
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Harbor Pointe Series 

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27 Comments
CS Boyack
1/2/2024 04:46:25

Sounds wonderful, Joan.

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Gwen M. Plano
1/2/2024 05:11:18

Thank you, Craig, for adding your congratulations. It is a great read.

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Karen Ingalls
1/2/2024 04:50:43

I am anxious to read this book of the Harbor Pointe series by Joan Hall. Thank you for the blurb and review, and for the interesting bio about Ms. Hall.

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Gwen M. Plano
1/2/2024 05:12:25

Thank you, Karen, for the cheers. It's an exciting, suspenseful story. 😊

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Liz Gauffreau link
1/2/2024 05:07:17

A big congratulations to Joan for her contribution to the Harbor Pointe series! Sharing to help spread the word.

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Gwen M. Plano
1/2/2024 05:15:06

Thanks so much, Liz. It's a wonderful story and sharing it with the reading world is much appreciated. 😊

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Dan Antion link
1/2/2024 05:41:26

This is such a great series. (I have much catching up to do). Congratulations to Joan!

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Gwen M. Plano
1/2/2024 06:30:15

Thank you, Dan. When eight women join forces, it's a surprising journey - maybe deserving of its own book. 😊 Joan's novella is wonderful. I loved it.

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Staci Troilo link
1/2/2024 07:39:07

I love book birthdays. Thanks for celebrating Joan's here so festively! I really enjoyed her story and wish her much success with it. Thanks, Gwen.

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Gwen M. Plano
1/2/2024 11:29:12

Thank you, Staci, for the cheers. I totally enjoyed Joan's new book and wish her all the best. 🎉🎉🎉

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John Howell link
1/2/2024 08:25:49

Congratulations to Joan. Thanks for hosting, Gwen.

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Gwen M. Plano
1/2/2024 11:29:43

Thank you, John. It's a happy day for Joan. 😊

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Jacqui link
1/2/2024 08:46:53

I've read all the others in the series and have this one queued up. I just know it will be great.

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Gwen M. Plano
1/2/2024 11:30:17

You'll love it, Jacqui. Thank you for adding your good cheers. 😊

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Joan Hall link
1/2/2024 11:21:48

Thank you for sharing the news, Gwen, and the lovely introduction. It's been so exciting to see this series come to life.

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Gwen M. Plano
1/2/2024 11:30:58

I'm so happy for you, Joan. Happy Book Birthday! ❤️

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Yvette M Calleiro link
1/2/2024 11:38:03

Congrats to Joan on her new release! I hope to read this series soon. Thanks for sharing, Gwen!

Yvette M Calleiro :-)
http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com

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Gwen M. Plano
1/2/2024 12:37:07

Thank you for sending Joan the good cheer, Yvette. May blessings abound in the New Year! ❤️

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Priscilla Bettis link
1/2/2024 11:56:15

I'm exciting to read this!

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Gwen M. Plano
1/2/2024 12:37:44

You'll be pleased when you do, Priscilla. I very much enjoyed the story. 😊

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Tim Dittmer link
1/2/2024 12:10:54

Congratulations to Joan for the intriguing addition to the Harbor Pointe series.

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Gwen M. Plano
1/2/2024 12:38:34

Thank you, Tim. Joan has added suspense to the series and it's powerful. 😊

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Mae Clair link
1/2/2024 14:00:23

Congratulations to Joan. I positively loved this clever whodunit!

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Gwen M. Plano
1/2/2024 14:39:49

As did I, Mae. It is a great whodunit! Thanks for adding to the excitement today. ❤️

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Jan Sikes
1/4/2024 08:58:39

I am so far behind in supporting Joan's new release, but am thrilled to see it here. It's such a good mystery! Congratulations to Joan, and thank you, Gwen, for sharing!

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Gwen M. Plano
1/4/2024 10:35:42

Cheers are timeless and there's no such thing as late. 😊 Thank you for your support of Joan and welcome back from the holiday celebrations, Jan. ❤️

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Roberta Eaton Cheadle
1/9/2024 22:32:13

Another gorgeous post, Gwen

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