Gifting Headaches & a Possible Solution

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Something I don't like about Christmas is the pressure to find the perfect gift for everyone. No one I know needs another sweater, scarf, or relaxing foot massager. If they did, they'd go buy it. What do I buy that my loved one will actually like, so I don't get that glazed look that says "This is going in a closet and never coming out again"?

Shopping for readers is a little easier, because they're always looking for a good book.  If a book is a great gift, why not 3 books? Where else can you buy someone hours of entertainment for such a reasonable price?
With a little diligent searching, I found sturdy boxes that can serve as both mailers and gift wrap, so here's the deal:

3 Historical Mysteries for $53.00 (Left side of pic above)
   Her Highness' First Murder
   Poison, Your Grace
   The Lady Flirts with Death
The Simon & Elizabeth series is critically acclaimed and comes in beautiful hardcovers with dust jackets. The fourth book will be out in June of 2015, just in time for your reader to be ready for another Tudor era adventure!

3 Loser Mysteries (complete set) for $33.00 (Right side)
   Killing Silence
   Killing Memories
   Killing Despair  
Loser's story (in trade paperback) unfolds in 3 books that trace her return to a (somewhat) normal life after months spent living on the streets of Richmond, Virginia. As Loser solves crimes for others, readers learn why she's homeless. In the end we cheer her on as she faces her demons and solves the crime at the heart of her own tragedy.


Each book in the set will be signed, and if you want a personal inscription, just say so and give an idea of what you'd like. For example: Merry Christmas, Uncle Jack, Love Millie. 
Payment may be Paypal or by check.
Price includes shipping; please tell me which series you choose and include the address where you'd like them sent.
Email address is below where it says Contact Peg. Please don't delay: time is short! 


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