Congratulations to the winners of the last contest. The copies of Bound for Murder will go to Teresa W. from Ida, MI and Joni W. from Nappanee, IN. Patty T. from Dillsburg, PA won Careless Whiskers. The books will go out in the mail tomorrow.

This week, I’m giving away suspense novels featuring “First”s. Judy Melinek and T.J. Mitchell join forces for First Cut. Dr. Melinek herself was an assistant medical examiner in San Francisco for nine years, so she brings her expertise to this novel about Dr. Jessie Teska, San Francisco’s newest medical examiner. She’s making a fresh start in a new city. But, an opioid-overdose case contains hints of something more sinister. Her surgeons urge her to close the case, but as more bodies land on her autopsy table, she uncovers deaths that point to an elaborate plot involving drug dealers and Bitcoin brokers.

Or, maybe you want to win Sandie Jones’ First Mistake. “The first mistake could be her last. Alice has a wonderful life with her second husband, a successful business, two children, and a beautiful house. Life might have been different if her first husband had lived, but Nathan’s arrival in her life gave her back her happiness. Then, when she met Beth, her best friend, it was the icing on the cake. But soon, she begins to wonder if her trust has been misplaced.

Which “First” would you like to win? You can enter to win both, but I need separate entries. You can email me at Lesa.Holstine@gmail.com. Your subject heading should read either “Win First Cut” or “Win First Mistake.” Please include your name and mailing address. The giveaway ends Thursday, Feb. 20 at 5 PM CT. Entries from the U.S. only, please.