The winner of an ARC of Let’s Fake a Deal is donamaekutska7. Watch for an email from me!
One of the most exciting days in the whole publishing process is the day I first see my book cover! Lou Malcangi and the team at the Kensington art department did an amazing job with the cover for Sell Low, Sweet Harriet the eighth book in the Sarah Winston Garage Sale mysteries! Look for a giveaway at the end of the post.
Here is the back cover copy:
ONE WOMAN’S TRASH . . .
Sarah Winston’s garage sale business has a new client: the daughter of a couple who recently died in a tragic accident while away on a trip to Africa. Their house is full of exotic items from around the world that need to be sold off. When Sarah learns that the deceased were retired CIA agents, the job becomes more intriguing—but when an intruder breaks in and a hidden camera is found, it also becomes more dangerous. And Sarah has enough on her plate right now since she’s investigating a murder on the side at the nearby Air Force base, where her status as a former military spouse gives her a special kind of access.
. . . IS ANOTHER WOMAN’S TROUBLE
With so much work piling up, Sarah decides to hire some help. But her assistant, Harriet—a former FBI hostage negotiator—has a rare talent for salesmanship. Which is good, because Sarah may have to haggle for her life with Harriet’s assistance . . .
So many items on the cover of this one play into the story! Sell Low, Sweet Harriet comes out on December 31, 2019. Here’s a link to the Kensington page for the book: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com/book.aspx/39094
And in other exciting news I just got the Advance Reader Copies of Let’s Fake a Deal which comes out on July 30, 2019! I’m going to give away a copy to someone who leaves a comment.
Readers: If you could own one thing from the cover of Sell Low, Sweet Harriet what would you pick?
One of the swords.
I like the swords too!
That’s easy! The kitty. And like most things, I need another cat like I need another hole in my head.
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Ha! That made me laugh!
Very tough choice. The step tansu would be a wonderful purchase but so would the wooden scholars desk. But I’d probably go with the sword and scabbard on the left.
Very interesting!
How exciting, Sherry – and I love the cover!
Thank you.
Congratulations, Sherry, on a great new cover. It is so wonderfully sinister. I would definitely want the mask on the left as I collect masked and it’s a beauty. Two great books to look forward to.
I love the masks too! And thank you.
Love the cover! I would choose the beer steins. I don’t drink beer but they remind me of my trip to Germany years ago.
Thank you! I’ve never been to Germany. I hope I make it some day.
Nice cover! I want the cat. 🙂
Thank you! The cat is so cute!
Yessss! Go Miss Sherry! Also… the title is pretty amazing😂😁
Thank you, Grace! My editor came up with the title.
Love the cover! I would pick.the globe, it would look great in my living room.
I love the globe too. I may have to start hunting for one!
I would pick the steins as they remind me of the three years we spent in Germany. Love your books and reading them reminds me of the three years we spent at Fort Devens, MA. That was one of our favorite assignments – loved the area.
Isn’t it a great area! I’m so glad the books make you think of a favorite assignment. Thank you for your service!
It would have to be the kitty who could be a friend to our neighbor’s look-alike kitty named Snickerdoodle! Two new books from you to look forward to and read…that is the best thing of all!
That’s amazing that the cat looks like Snickerdoodle! I’m so glad you are looking forward to the books.
Not counting the cat, I’d go for the guillotine. The cover is wonderful, once you know that so many of the items there are clues (or at least references) from the book.
I loved the guillotine too!
I think I would go with the mask. It seems like something fun to be able to display in my house. I can’t wait to read both new books!
I love the mask and the bright colors! I hope you like the books!
I would want the German steins, because they might be worth something. Legallyblonde1961@yahoo.com
Oh, a very interesting thought!
The pitcher that is peeking out behind the block or one of the coffee pots or whatever they are! They look silver and i would maybe use them for a flower arrangement! I love this series!
I didn’t even notice the pitcher or vase — whichever it is! I’m so glad you love the series!
I’d take the globe. I had one years ago and got rid of it, but they’re fun to study. Love the cover, can’t wait to read it!
I love the globe too. We had one when our daughter was in elementary school and they are cool. Thank you!
I love the cover! What’s the mini guillotine? Sort of need to have that. Congratulations!
The mini guillotine is a hoot! Thank you!
Great cover, Sherry. Is that thing in the back a hutch of some kind, or a desk? Maybe that – or the globe.
Congrats!
Vida called it a scholar’s desk. I love it too! Thank you, Liz!
I would love to have the mask on the lower left side. Thanks for the giveaway.
You are welcome, Doward. I love the mask too!
Great cover. Brings up a lot of questions about the story! Even though I’m not a scholar 😉 I think it would have to be the scholar’s desk (if that’s what it is hiding in the back on the right). I’m sure I could find a way to use it for books, paper products and coffee. Great title, too.
I love the desk too and I’m also not a scholar. My editor came up with the title!
Is that a little guillotine? I met Sherry at Murder & Mayhem Chicago and would love to start reading her books.
It is a little guillotine! It surprised me! Thanks for stopping by. Murder & Mayhem was so much fun!
I would take the kitty too.
The kitty is very popular!
Hi Sherry,
Congratulations on the great cover and the excellent title. Do you write your own titles, or are they bestowed on you by your publisher. I love the puns inherent in the titles of your books (and Donna Andrews’ books as well).
I’d take the kitty, but a) I’m seriously allergic to cats (and unfortunately, my Jack Russell mix would regard the cat as something to be hunted). However, I have fallen in love with the dog in the photo, and if you ever decide you don’t want him or her, give me a call right away!
Since I can’t have the cat, I guess I’d go for the globe. I don’t have a globe at the moment, and I miss being able to look at it and see where something I’ve just heard mentioned on the news lies. I’ve always envied Nero Wolfe his huge globe. Alas, I’ve no room for such a wonder (not to mention lacking the substantial funds I’m sure such a monstrosity costs).
I’m definitely looking forward to getting reacquainted with Sarah Winston, and having two books in the pipeline is wonderful.
Again, congratulations!
Thanks, Lee! I love the globe too. My editor came up with this title. It’s been about half and half with him choosing some and me others. I look forward to seeing you at Malice!
I would like on of the tankard with lids for my collection.
What a fun thing to collect, Candy!
wants to know where the books are because that is what I always go for at garage sales, but I think the globe would look nice in my library
It is interesting that there aren’t any books! I love the globe too.
Those masks are so intriguing. Can’t wait to read this one to find out what is happening.
Thanks, Mark! I hope you like it!
I would really want the mini guillotine. it’s too fun!
It is so funny! Maybe one could chop vegetables with it!
I’ve seen mini guillotines sold as cigar end choppers. Maybe that is what it is. Or maybe it’s for creepy dolls!
The masks my daughter collects them. Creative cover and title. The book looks so good!
That’s such a fun thing to collect!
I think I would pick the wooden tall thing on the back right. Someone called it a “Scholar’s Desk”?
Or perhaps, the red step looking thing on the back left.
All of the items look interesting, but I’m thinking most would not impress hubby or daughter [ lol ] .
Ha! I hear you about the family!
I would pick the two chairs in garage. I have an enamel top table that they would go perfect with. I’m looking forward to reading your new books!
I love those two chairs too! I had an opportunity to buy a red set with the enamel top table years ago but the place we lived in was way to small. I’ve always regretted it!
If I couldn’t have the cat, I’d take the bier steins. I lived in Germany for a bit and would love more for my collection.
They are popular things to collect!
Great cover and awesome title! I really like the antique camera 📷!
Kensington did a fantastic job! I didn’t even notice the camera until you mentioned it.
The cat, but then you don’t really “own” a cat, they own you 😉 – thanks for the contest
You are so right about cats!
I would buy the curio cabinet at the back, looks really interesting.
I love it too!
Either the desk or the sword with the scabbard.
Excellent choices!
Love the cover. Just put this on my tbr list. I would like a beer stein for my husband. He collects them
Thank you! Lots of people collect beer steins!
Your titles and covers are always so eye ctching. I would like the globe and I love old maps.
Thank you, Ruth. I love old maps too.
LOVE THE COVER!!! It would have to be the face mask. They are sooo cool!
They did a fantastic job with this cover!
I’d probably pick the cat! Lol. But the highboy (bookshelf) in the back is pretty too.
There are a lot of cat lovers here!
I love cats so it would be a no-brainer for me to choose the cute kitty.
The kitty is cute!
Love the cover and there are so many great things there, but the kitty sitting on the step tansu would hold a lot of books to occupy her if used as shelves and the drawers would hold scrapbooking things…besides the owner will not let the kitty leave…
I love the step tansu. I’ve always wanted one!
I would take the cat, too! Or if kitty isn’t up for sale, the little globe. Some of the things are creepy! Thanks for the chance to win!
A few of them are creepy!
Since I don’t have one — the miniature guillotine! Love the cover AND the title, Sherry!
Thank you, Vicki!
I love the steins!
The steins and the cat are the most popular!
Oh I definitely would take those 50’s blue and white chairs in the garage!! LOVE THEM!!
I love those too, Janet!
The cat, though something so independent can never be owned. I like the coffee pots too.
Ha! That is so true!
I think this title is my favorite! I would probably leave this garage sale with the globe. While an antique globe would be quite a find, I think I’d like a more modern one that showed all the new countries that used to make up the Soviet Union ~
Thank you, Celia!
Oh my! 2 books this year! I’ve died and gone to hog heaven! Lol
Oh, thank you!
I’d choose the sword, both of my sons have collected a few.
Oh, that is interesting!
My first choice would be the cat, but I also like the step tansu. Great cover, can’t wait to read the book.
The coffee pot because my son would love it.
It’s lovely that you are thinking of your son!
I love the step tansu too!