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The Rushworth Family Plot

Jane Austen fans rejoice! Our next Girls of Summer novel is by Claudia Gray: The Rushworth Family Plot —her new book in the Mr. Darcy and...

The Kennedy Girl

It’s a rainy day in Dallas, and what better time for a good book and to meet another of our Girls of Summer. Mia Walker is about to...

The Dark Library

E stella Ecker, or E as she prefers to be called, joins our Girls of Summer courtesy of author Mary Anna Evans and her new suspense...

Pirate Rules of Conduct or Dog Training 101

Photo: Carolyn Tillery I t’s summer, my favorite time to spend with my adored 1800s boy band leader, the handsome rogue Jean Lafitte....

The Queen of Poisons

It’s the perfect time to catch up with the Girls of Summer from the Marlow Murder Club. In the third and latest book in this delightful...

We Solve Murders

Richard Osman was a well-known British television presenter who few in the United States had heard of when his debut novel in The...

Emergency Book Response

I'm so proud to be part of the wonderful organization International Thriller Writers. Our leadership put out a call to members to help...

Ranchlands - From The Land for The Land

Now that Yellowstone has turned the horses out to pasture, many fans are grieving the loss of their weekly dose of modern ranching life....

In My Dallas Kitchen

Easy Weeknight Popovers

Anyone who has ever dined at Neiman Marcus’ Zodiac can attest to the perfection of their popovers served with delicious strawberry...

Southern Chocolate Praline Cake

Pralines are among the most popular candies in the South. So, if the candy is a longtime favorite of yours, after one bite of this rich,...

Chorizo-Infused Meatball Starters

Photo: Carolyn Tillery In America, we love our meatballs. And we’re not alone. If a culture eats beef—or chicken, turkey, pork, lamb, or...

Sipping Pretty With Shades of Pink

Photo: Carolyn Tillery “A good, heavy book holds you down. It’s an anchor that keeps you from getting up and having another gin and...

Victoria Sponge Cake

No afternoon tea party in my home is complete without this royal treat. The Victoria sponge cake is named after Queen Victoria, a monarch...

Creamy Blackened Seafood Pasta

Texas Gulf shrimp and scallops are the perfect seafood for this spicy pasta dish. With 367 miles of coastline, it’s no surprise that...

Haute Lunch

T he bombshell announcement that the Downtown Dallas flagship store of Neiman Marcus would close shocked and angered many. Even the...

Banana Nut Bread With Chocolate Chips and Coconut

Banana bread is a home-made standard and the bread recipe most searched for on the Internet. Thanks to its simplicity, this basically...

Carolyn Tillery

Lover of Mysteries, Writing, Cooking, and Dogs

I’ve been passionate about reading mysteries and writing since I held my first Nancy Drew novel. I became a reporter while I was in college and my entire career has involved journalism. My home is filled with books and dog toys, and there’s almost always something coming out of the oven.

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“Do not open your heart to evil… If you do–evil will come…”

– Agatha Christie