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4/10/2023

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Killer Motives
Hudson Valley Series Book 1
by Bonnie Traymore
Genre: Mystery, Thriller 

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What readers are saying about Killer Motives:
"Fantastic page-turner!" "Great, fast-paced read!" "A great, fun read."

Victoria’s life isn’t as perfect as it seems. But with two homicide detectives on her doorstep, it's about to get a lot worse.

Still reeling from the shocking discovery that her husband is having an affair, Victoria struggles to process the mind-blowing news that Nick’s lover is dead—murdered in cold blood on the very same evening she uncovered the truth.

And now two detectives are on her doorstep, waiting to question both of them. Is she a suspect?

With little hard evidence and no shortage of suspects with ‘killer motives,’ Detectives Jack Stark and Lexi Sanchez are under intense pressure to solve the high-profile murder case that rocks the picturesque village of Tarrytown just as the town is gearing up for the area’s annual Halloween festivities and an influx of tourists.

As Victoria sets out to clear herself and find out the truth, she’s faced with two terrifying possibilities--
either her husband is a murderer or someone is out to get them.

Conflicted and emotionally raw, she sets out to find the truth about what happened that night.

But does she really want to know?



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​Nick was driving to his office in Tarrytown when his cell buzzed, an unknown caller. He was still reeling from the night before. He hesitated for a moment and almost didn’t answer it, but that was considered bad practice in his business. It might be a potential client. All he wanted was for things to go back to normal. He picked up. “Hi, this is Nick.” A click and a pause.
“Nick Mancusio?”
“Yes, Nick Mancusio.” Another longer pause. What the hell. Say something. “Hello? Hello?” He was about to hang up. Probably a scam call. Then he heard the phone cutting in and out and someone talking. For such a swanky neighborhood, they sure had crappy cell phone reception. The caller spoke up again, louder this time.
“This is Detective Jack Stark with the Tarrytown Police Department. Are you there?”
“What? Yes, I’m here. What is it?” He felt his heart race as his hands gripped the steering wheel a little tighter.
“Do you know an Angela Hansen? I think she was your client in a recent real estate transaction?” The detective’s tone was neutral, not threatening, but there was something about the way he disclosed the fact that he already knew something about him and their relationship that made Nick more nervous.
“Yes, yes I know her. We just closed on a property, up on Shady Hill Lane. Why?” What could he say? He couldn’t lie about that.
“She was found dead in her home this morning. I’m a homicide detective. We’d like to talk to you as soon as possible. See if you can shed some light on this." He slammed on the brakes to avoid running a stop sign, although his was the only vehicle at the intersection. Coffee spilled on the console and his folders on the passenger seat went flying. His mind was blank. It’s not like he couldn’t think of anything to say. It was more that he couldn’t find his words. This was a detective trained to pick up on cues. He didn’t have time to mull over how to play it. He was taking way too long. Finally, he spoke.
“Dead? What? Oh my God. What happened?” The car behind him honked. He turned right and pulled over.
“I can’t get into that right now. I can explain more when I see you. We could come to you or you could come down to the station.” Down to the station? That sounded ominous.
“Can you give me half an hour? I have to rearrange my schedule. I can call you in thirty minutes with a time and place.”
“I'll call you. Be sure to pick up.” The detective hung up.
Nick dialed another number. It went to voicemail. “Jeff, it’s Nick. Call me. It’s an emergency.”

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Little Loose Ends
Hudson Valley Series Book 2 

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A stand-alone sequel to the hit page-turner Killer Motives: A Hudson Valley Mystery.

"Kept me on the edge of my seat." "Strap in and hold on!" "Wow!"

After a year that turned her world upside down, Victoria Mancusio’s seemingly perfect life is back intact—except for one looming loose end. And Victoria doesn’t like loose ends.

After a series of events that would have put anyone over the edge, all Victoria wants is for her life to go back to normal. In the aftermath of her husband’s infidelity, his lover’s murder, and the harrowing moments when her life flashed before her eyes, she just wants to focus on her perfect baby daughter, Lila, and live a simple, peaceful life.

But given her family’s wealth and notoriety, a simple life has never really been possible for Victoria. And with a sensational murder case and their names splashed all over the media last year, a threat from her past has resurfaced. Are the taunting text messages he’s sending a genuine threat, or is it just his way of playing with her head?

She takes it upon herself to find out, determined to protect herself and her daughter. But the more she uncovers, the more the fabric of her life begins to unravel, and Victoria soon realizes he’ll stop at nothing to get back at her.


But not if she can get him first.



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​She hadn’t laid eyes on Sutton since that night over ten years ago when he was curled up in a ball on his apartment floor as she raced to get out before he could recover from the kick to his groin. She could still hear his threat in that low rumble of his. If you tell anyone about this, you’re dead!
Then his front door started to open, and she froze. A moment of self-doubt hit her like a ton of bricks. Her heart started to race. Could he see her over in the shadows? This was dangerous. Crazy dangerous. Foolish. A big mistake. What if he had a weapon too? Many people did in this state. It wasn’t New York. What was I thinking?
He came into view as he stepped down from his stoop and into the wash of the streetlights. He’d lost the hipster look and the ponytail. His hair was cropped, and he looked neat. Clean-shaven. A bit thinner, but he had the same gait. She’d know it anywhere, like on their security tape. He paused for a moment, taking in the fresh air, and it suddenly dawned on her that she had a clean shot.
She felt for her gun, tucked safely in its holster. It would be so easy. This wasn’t the plan, to kill him now. But what if this was the only chance she would get? She’d left all the important numbers with the note she’d left the nanny: I should be back in an hour or so. If she didn’t come back, they’d figure it all out. Sutton would be dead. And Lila would be safe. It wasn’t such a big sacrifice, was it? Prison? Maybe she’d even get away with it. It was tempting. So very tempting.
She’d imagined this moment many times. Wondered if she could actually pull the trigger. Now she was pretty sure she could. But she wouldn’t. Not yet. She’d give the wheels of justice a chance first. But she kept her hand resting on her weapon for a few moments, just in case.
Then he cocked his head in her direction, and she felt a rush of panic. Had he sensed her? Smelled her? She stayed still. Very still. Her heart was beating so hard that she wondered if he could hear it pounding in her chest. Sweat beads formed at her temples. She pulled out her Glock 43 and kept it by her side.
Her nose got itchy, and she felt like she was going to sneeze. She forced herself to stifle it, wiggling her nose ever so slightly. Sutton stood there, his head tilted toward her but not looking in her direction. She didn’t dare to move a muscle.
Then, just like that, he turned and walked away from her and out of sight. She breathed a small sigh of relief. Then she holstered her gun, scratched her itchy nose, and made a mental note to take some allergy meds if she ever decided to stalk someone in the desert again.


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Bonnie Traymore is an author, educator, and consultant. A world traveler, she loves to include vivid settings in her novels. She is also an accomplished non-fiction writer, historian, and educator with a doctorate in United States History. She has taught at top independent schools in Honolulu, Silicon Valley, and New York City for over 20 years, and she has taught history courses at Columbia University and the University of Hawaii. Originally from the New York City area, she resides in Honolulu with her husband but frequents the Hudson Valley and New York City areas.
 

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30 Comments
Rita Wray
4/10/2023 08:16:19 am

Sounds like a great series.

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Bonnie Traymore link
4/10/2023 08:41:04 am

Good morning, everyone! Thanks for being involved in my book tour. Let me know if you have any questions about the series, me, etc. Have a great week!
Bonnie Traymore

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Marcy Meyer
4/10/2023 01:24:53 pm

The cover looks great. Sounds like a good series.

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wendy hutton
4/10/2023 01:41:36 pm

sounds great congrats on the release

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Beyond Comps
4/10/2023 02:19:50 pm

Great cover!

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Bonnie Traymore
4/10/2023 05:16:49 pm

Thank you !!

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Jamie Martin link
4/10/2023 04:52:23 pm

Do you have any advice for new writers?

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Bonnie Traymore link
4/10/2023 05:16:33 pm

Hi Jamie,
Yes! My best advice is write regularly, read widely in your genre and try to understand what works and why you like it, and find someone you can trust to read your drafts and give you feedback. It's impossible to write well in isolation, so a writing group or writing partner, or trusted friend or spouse can really help. When you get better and need more, find good beta readers. Taking workshops or buying "how to" books in your genre can help too.

And don't give up! James Paterson was rejected by over 30 publishers for his first book! And then it went on to win an Edgar with it. Hope that helps!

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Danielle Day
4/10/2023 05:14:43 pm

Looks good!

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Terri Quick
4/10/2023 06:41:27 pm

Great cover

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Sherry
4/10/2023 07:41:03 pm

The books sound good.

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bn100
4/10/2023 10:09:16 pm

intriguing

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lynn clayton
4/11/2023 07:09:50 am

looks good

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Valerie Seal
4/11/2023 09:02:22 am

Looks OK

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Bea LaRocca
4/11/2023 01:55:37 pm

Thank you for sharing your bio and books' details and for offering a giveaway, I grew up in the Hudson Valley area so this thrilling series is a must read for me

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Ann Fantom
4/12/2023 09:47:46 am

This sounds like an interesting book and I also like the cover.

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Bonnie
4/12/2023 10:07:28 am

Thanks to all of you for the positive feedback and I'm glad you like the cover. Truth be told, my first cover wasn't working at all so I had it redone. Freida Mc Fadden (whose books you probably already know as they are awesome and she's a rock star author) was kind enough to write back to me when I emailed her for advice and tell me I needed a new cover. I was shocked that she took time out of her day to even answer me, let alone help me. Check out her thrillers if you haven't already.

Bea, I have roots in that area too, and it was great to revisit it. I love the Hudson Valley. I hope you enjoy the seriesI I had to be quite careful about all the details, especially about the history of the region. As you probably know, people are very into the local history there. I lived there for four months as I was finishing up the first book and it was so much fun. Tarrytown is a great place to live or visit.

-Bonnie

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Wendy Jensen
4/12/2023 11:28:14 am

I love a great mystery and the book details suggest this is one.

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Debbi Wellenstein
4/13/2023 08:08:28 pm

I enjoyed the excerpt. Thank you for the giveaway!

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Karin
4/14/2023 09:20:07 pm

Nice excerpts

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Calvin
4/15/2023 01:34:42 am

Looks like a neat tour.. great theme to your book.

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Alma C Fisher
4/16/2023 06:54:02 pm

this looks like a great read

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Bonnie
4/17/2023 02:35:14 pm

Thanks to everyone for stopping by my tour and to Maia for being a great host. Look for my new release, The Stepfamily: A Psychological Thriller, out May 2. Book tour to come!

Much Aloha
Bonnie

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Jennifer Donelow
4/17/2023 02:47:33 pm

Sounds like a great read that is hard to put down

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Anita Jude
4/17/2023 05:05:33 pm

I love the book details and the cover is awesome!

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Candie L
4/17/2023 08:28:12 pm

I like the cover It looks very intriguing. Thank you

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Rajee Pandi
4/17/2023 08:57:32 pm

Looks interesting

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4/17/2023 10:21:38 pm

Sounds good!

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4/18/2023 12:04:07 am

The book sounds very intriguing. Love the cover.

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